NASM CPT FINAL EXAM BRAND NEW
ACTUAL EXAM WITH ANSWERS.
The *Purpose* of asking an *Open-ended* *question* during a
clients *Initial* *session* is to....? - correct answer -Understand a
Clients *True* *Motivation* & *Invite* *discussion*
Which of the following is the best example of a directive question
(yes or no answer) - correct answer -Is it important for you to
reach your goal by this summer
An individual exercises regularly but has not yet maintained the
behavior for 6 months in which of the following sections of the
stages of change model is this individual - correct answer -Action
An individual has a gym membership and visits sporadically but
not frequently enough to maintain a well rounded exercise
program In which of the following sections of the stages of change
model is this client - correct answer -Preparation
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In which of the following scenarios is a trainer encouraging a
client to practice self monitoring - correct answer -Have a client
keep an exercise log on a calender to help keep him motivated
A Client is Losing Motivation to Exercise so his Trainer
*recommends* *spending* *15* *min.* *before* his *next*
*session* *thinking* *about* the *Feelings* *of*
*Accomplishment*, *Sounds* & *Smells* experienced during his
last session. This is an example of which of the following...? -
correct answer -*Imagery*
A client is considering starting an exercise program in the next 6
months which of the following is the best strategy a personal
trainer can use to help her progress into preparation section of the
stages of change model - correct answer -Provide the client with
easy to read education materials about the benefits of exercise
Which of the following is an example of an open ended question -
correct answer -Why do you want to lose 20 pounds
A new client tells the personal trainer that although he exercises
occasionally he is now ready to try a different approach to
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become a regular exerciser this is an example of which section of
the stages of change model - correct answer -Preparation
A personal trainer provides his client with step by step instructions
on how to perform a ball squat to shoulder press and later asks
the client if she was able to perform the exercise this is an
example of what type of support - correct answer -Informational
Which of the following exemplifies professional service and client
care according to the code of professional conduct - correct
answer -Referring a client with hypertension to a cardiologist
A 70 year old client goes to see a personal trainer to regain
cardiovascular fitness after a recent heart attack the trainer has
not received written clearance from the clients doctor prior to the
1st training session but the client has already completed 10
training sessions with a different trainer what is the appropriate
course of action for the trainer to take - correct answer -Postpone
training sessions until written clearance is received from the
doctor
What of the following is outside of the personal trainers scope of
practice according to the code of professional conduct - correct
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answer -Provide nutritional counseling for a client who exhibits
signs of an eating disorder
Which of the following actions falls within a personal trainers
scope of practice regarding a clients nutrition - correct answer -
Discuss food preparation methods
Which of the following actions *falls* *OUTSIDE* a *Personal*
*Trainers* *Scope* *of* *Practice* - correct answer -Counsels a
client w/ Anorexia about the Health Benefits of a Well-Balanced
Diet
Which of the following requirements is necessary for a Personal
Trainer to Re-certify his NASM-CPT Certification - correct answer
-Earn *2* *CEU*'s (Continuing Education Units)
Which of the following falls w/in a Personal Trainers Scope of
Practice regarding Nutrition? - correct answer -*Discuss*
*Relationship* b/t/n *Chronic* *Disease* + *SPECIFIC* *Nutrient*
*Deficiencies*