NASM WLS EVALUATION ACTUAL UPDATED
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS SURE A+
✔✔Preceding event - ✔✔During a session, a client tells you that they are having a hard
time keeping up with their fitness routine because they lose track of time when a
notification from their Facebook account pops up on their phone. What type of cue is the
client experiencing?
✔✔They are less likely to be adherent to a weight loss program. - ✔✔How can having
unrealistic expectations about weight loss affect individuals with obesity?
✔✔Even though you had to work late every night, you have made a lot progress adding
green vegetables to your dinner. That shows commitment. - ✔✔Which of the following
statements would be most appropriate for providing a client feedback on their weight
loss efforts?
✔✔Psychological factors can affect how a person with obesity thinks, feels, and acts
when in situations that may lead to unhealthy behaviors. - ✔✔Why are psychological
factors important for weight loss?
✔✔Dietary self-monitoring - ✔✔A client wants to begin a new eating plan before the
holidays begin so they don't gain weight. What strategy would you recommend to the
client to help them adhere with the new eating plan?
✔✔0.5 - ✔✔What percentage of individuals with chronic conditions adhere to
recommended dietary guidelines?
✔✔The number and complexity of the decisions, the individual's coping skills, and if the
decision is emotionally draining - ✔✔Which factors affect decision fatigue?
,✔✔A self-regulation strategy that uses if-then statements to help individuals achieve
goals in the face of obstacles - ✔✔What are implementation intentions?
✔✔Stress is linked to disruptions in proper food and beverage intake. - ✔✔It is
important to assess stress for a weight loss client due to which of the following?
✔✔Provide a specific plan for how weight loss will be achieved, including how much
physical activity will need to occur. - ✔✔For a client who is in the Preparation stage for
change, the Weight Loss Specialist should focus on which of the following?
✔✔Food Frequency Questionnaire - ✔✔Which assessment may not fully capture foods
that are culturally specific?
✔✔Intrinsic Motivation - ✔✔Which of the following refers to the motivation that comes
from within a person, where the process of completing a task or reaching a goal is
valued and enjoyed?
✔✔Continue to make modifications to the program so that the client remains motivated
and engaged. - ✔✔You've been working with a client for 1 year and they have achieved
their goal of losing 50 pounds. What is the role of the Weight Loss Specialist going
forward?
✔✔It has a relatively low burden on the client. - ✔✔Which of the following is a benefit of
using a 24-Hour Recall to assess diet?
✔✔To determine if a client's sleep pattern is a potential barrier to weight loss -
✔✔Which of the following would be a reason to assess a new client's sleep pattern?
✔✔Contemplation - ✔✔Which Stage of Change is described as having an awareness
that there is a need to lose weight and that someone is starting to think about making
lifestyle changes?
✔✔Maintenance - ✔✔During which stage is it important to discuss how to avoid a
relapse back to old habits?
✔✔Having recognition from others as goals are achieved - ✔✔If a client is extrinsically
motivated to exercise, which of the following scenarios would he or she find appealing?
✔✔Clients can brainstorm and identify goals, potential barriers, and support. - ✔✔Which
of the following describes the purpose of the Goal Setting Worksheet?
✔✔Confirm with the client that they do not have any information to share about those
topics. - ✔✔A new client has completed the Lifestyle Health History Questionnaire but
left several areas blank, how should the Weight Loss Specialist proceed?
, ✔✔In a relatively quiet and private location with few distractions to ensure confidentiality
- ✔✔Which type of environment should the intake process occur in?
✔✔Barrier - ✔✔Which term describes the obstacles that routinely get in the way of
successful behavior change?
✔✔Confirm the answers with the client and suggest they follow-up with their physician
about how to improve their overall sleep experience. - ✔✔After reviewing the answers
provided on the Sleep Questionnaire, it appears that a new weight loss client has
trouble falling and staying asleep and may only get a few hours of sleep per night on
average. What should the Weight Loss Specialist do with this information?
✔✔Greater weight loss is achieved when aggressive weight loss goals are set -
✔✔When it comes to setting goals for weight loss, research has demonstrated which of
the following?
✔✔Not being able to exercise outdoors due to poor weather - ✔✔Which of the following
is an example of an intermittent barrier?
✔✔Information gathered should be treated as private and confidential and not shared
with others. - ✔✔Which of the following scenarios accurately describes how to handle
information gathered during the intake process?
✔✔Physical Activity Readiness Questionnaire - ✔✔Which of the following assessments
is self-guided and consists of risk stratification and a decision tree to help determine if
participating in physical activity or a fitness assessment is considered safe?
✔✔To gain insight on where the client is mentally and physically - ✔✔Which of the
following are the main objectives of the client intake process?
✔✔Physical Activity Readiness Questionnaire - ✔✔Which assessment advises to avoid
participating in physical activity if someone currently has a cold or fever and to wait until
symptoms subside?
✔✔Provide information about the benefits of losing weight. - ✔✔When encountering a
potential client who is in the Precontemplation stage, what should the Weight Loss
Specialist do?
✔✔Chronically short sleep durations - ✔✔Which of the following sleep patterns has
been linked to being overweight or obese in both children and adults?
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS SURE A+
✔✔Preceding event - ✔✔During a session, a client tells you that they are having a hard
time keeping up with their fitness routine because they lose track of time when a
notification from their Facebook account pops up on their phone. What type of cue is the
client experiencing?
✔✔They are less likely to be adherent to a weight loss program. - ✔✔How can having
unrealistic expectations about weight loss affect individuals with obesity?
✔✔Even though you had to work late every night, you have made a lot progress adding
green vegetables to your dinner. That shows commitment. - ✔✔Which of the following
statements would be most appropriate for providing a client feedback on their weight
loss efforts?
✔✔Psychological factors can affect how a person with obesity thinks, feels, and acts
when in situations that may lead to unhealthy behaviors. - ✔✔Why are psychological
factors important for weight loss?
✔✔Dietary self-monitoring - ✔✔A client wants to begin a new eating plan before the
holidays begin so they don't gain weight. What strategy would you recommend to the
client to help them adhere with the new eating plan?
✔✔0.5 - ✔✔What percentage of individuals with chronic conditions adhere to
recommended dietary guidelines?
✔✔The number and complexity of the decisions, the individual's coping skills, and if the
decision is emotionally draining - ✔✔Which factors affect decision fatigue?
,✔✔A self-regulation strategy that uses if-then statements to help individuals achieve
goals in the face of obstacles - ✔✔What are implementation intentions?
✔✔Stress is linked to disruptions in proper food and beverage intake. - ✔✔It is
important to assess stress for a weight loss client due to which of the following?
✔✔Provide a specific plan for how weight loss will be achieved, including how much
physical activity will need to occur. - ✔✔For a client who is in the Preparation stage for
change, the Weight Loss Specialist should focus on which of the following?
✔✔Food Frequency Questionnaire - ✔✔Which assessment may not fully capture foods
that are culturally specific?
✔✔Intrinsic Motivation - ✔✔Which of the following refers to the motivation that comes
from within a person, where the process of completing a task or reaching a goal is
valued and enjoyed?
✔✔Continue to make modifications to the program so that the client remains motivated
and engaged. - ✔✔You've been working with a client for 1 year and they have achieved
their goal of losing 50 pounds. What is the role of the Weight Loss Specialist going
forward?
✔✔It has a relatively low burden on the client. - ✔✔Which of the following is a benefit of
using a 24-Hour Recall to assess diet?
✔✔To determine if a client's sleep pattern is a potential barrier to weight loss -
✔✔Which of the following would be a reason to assess a new client's sleep pattern?
✔✔Contemplation - ✔✔Which Stage of Change is described as having an awareness
that there is a need to lose weight and that someone is starting to think about making
lifestyle changes?
✔✔Maintenance - ✔✔During which stage is it important to discuss how to avoid a
relapse back to old habits?
✔✔Having recognition from others as goals are achieved - ✔✔If a client is extrinsically
motivated to exercise, which of the following scenarios would he or she find appealing?
✔✔Clients can brainstorm and identify goals, potential barriers, and support. - ✔✔Which
of the following describes the purpose of the Goal Setting Worksheet?
✔✔Confirm with the client that they do not have any information to share about those
topics. - ✔✔A new client has completed the Lifestyle Health History Questionnaire but
left several areas blank, how should the Weight Loss Specialist proceed?
, ✔✔In a relatively quiet and private location with few distractions to ensure confidentiality
- ✔✔Which type of environment should the intake process occur in?
✔✔Barrier - ✔✔Which term describes the obstacles that routinely get in the way of
successful behavior change?
✔✔Confirm the answers with the client and suggest they follow-up with their physician
about how to improve their overall sleep experience. - ✔✔After reviewing the answers
provided on the Sleep Questionnaire, it appears that a new weight loss client has
trouble falling and staying asleep and may only get a few hours of sleep per night on
average. What should the Weight Loss Specialist do with this information?
✔✔Greater weight loss is achieved when aggressive weight loss goals are set -
✔✔When it comes to setting goals for weight loss, research has demonstrated which of
the following?
✔✔Not being able to exercise outdoors due to poor weather - ✔✔Which of the following
is an example of an intermittent barrier?
✔✔Information gathered should be treated as private and confidential and not shared
with others. - ✔✔Which of the following scenarios accurately describes how to handle
information gathered during the intake process?
✔✔Physical Activity Readiness Questionnaire - ✔✔Which of the following assessments
is self-guided and consists of risk stratification and a decision tree to help determine if
participating in physical activity or a fitness assessment is considered safe?
✔✔To gain insight on where the client is mentally and physically - ✔✔Which of the
following are the main objectives of the client intake process?
✔✔Physical Activity Readiness Questionnaire - ✔✔Which assessment advises to avoid
participating in physical activity if someone currently has a cold or fever and to wait until
symptoms subside?
✔✔Provide information about the benefits of losing weight. - ✔✔When encountering a
potential client who is in the Precontemplation stage, what should the Weight Loss
Specialist do?
✔✔Chronically short sleep durations - ✔✔Which of the following sleep patterns has
been linked to being overweight or obese in both children and adults?
