NASM Assessment & Client Intake

Question 1

Which assessment is used by NASM to identify postural deviations and movement compensations?

Accepted Answer

Overhead Squat Assessment (OHSA)

Answer

Sit-and-reach test

Answer

Bioelectrical impedance analysis

Answer

VO2 max test

Question 2

During the PAR-Q (Physical Activity Readiness Questionnaire), a 'yes' answer to any question indicates the client should:

Accepted Answer

Consult a physician before beginning exercise

Answer

Begin with low-intensity training only

Answer

Complete a body composition test first

Answer

Postpone training indefinitely

Question 3

What does NASM's resting heart rate classification consider 'excellent' for an adult male aged 18–25?

Accepted Answer

Below 56 bpm

Answer

56–65 bpm

Answer

66–75 bpm

Answer

76–85 bpm

Question 4

Which of the following is a pushing assessment used to identify upper-extremity movement compensations?

Accepted Answer

Pushing Assessment

Answer

Loaded Movement Assessment

Answer

Davies Test

Answer

Closed Kinetic Chain Upper Extremity Stability Test

Question 5

Body mass index (BMI) is calculated using which two measurements?

Accepted Answer

Weight and height

Answer

Weight and waist circumference

Answer

Body fat percentage and weight

Answer

Height and waist-to-hip ratio

Question 6

Which girth measurement site is considered a primary indicator of cardiovascular disease risk?

Accepted Answer

Waist circumference

Answer

Hip circumference

Answer

Chest circumference

Answer

Thigh circumference