NASM CNC EXAM LATEST 2024 ACTUAL
EXAM QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
DETAILED ANSWERS (VERIFIED
ANSWERS) |ALREADY GRADED A+
A new client is six weeks postpartum. She states that she has very little energy and
feels sadness most of the time. What is the most appropriate course of action?
call 911
contact her spouse to discuss options
refer her to a clinical psychiatrist
closely monitor her situation - CORRECT ANSWER - refer her to a clinical psychiatrist
To ensure the client is retaining any shared information, it is important that the content
presented is perceived to be important and what other quality?
delivered slowly
based on prior experience
easy to understand
reviewed several times - CORRECT ANSWER - based on prior experience
A client confides that she is taking laxatives to help her lose weight. What is the best
course of action?
tell her to eat more fiber as that will help
refer her to a certified eating disorder specialist
tell her that regular use of laxatives are bad for her digestive tract
refer her to a registered dietitian - CORRECT ANSWER - refer her to a certified eating
disorder specialist
According to the scope of practice for a nutrition coach, which is an example of an
appropriate resource for determining daily caloric intake?
,the nutrition coach cannot assist with daily caloric intake
body type and cultural preferences
ADA calculations based on age gender and activity level
dietary guidelines for Americans - CORRECT ANSWER - dietary guidelines for
Americans
Which statement is within the scope of practice for a nutrition coach?
design a five day meal plan for a healthy client
provide general guidance on a three day detox plan
recommend the client discuss supplement usage and dosing with their pharmacist or
physician
recommended diet that contains up to 50% protein - CORRECT ANSWER -
recommend the client discuss supplement usage and dosing with their pharmacist or
physician
According to the SCOFF eating disorder assessment, what is the minimum number of
positive answers which might indicate an eating disorder?
5
1
3
2 - CORRECT ANSWER - 2
A client has several relatives who have recently been diagnosed with cancer. She has
been reading many books about natural health and is interested in taking herbal
supplements that will help prevent cancer. What is the best course of action?
tell her to save her money and stay away from herbal remedies
visit a health food store together
tell her to follow the guidelines of the books she's read
refer her to a pharmacist or her physician - CORRECT ANSWER - refer her to a
pharmacist or her physician
,Common assessments performed by a nutrition coach include height, weight, body
composition, and what other test?
blood pressure
anthropometric measurements
hydrostatic weighing
SCOFF test - CORRECT ANSWER - anthropometric measurements
A nutrition coach is sitting down with a new client for her initial evaluation. She noted on
her health history questionnaire that she has never been able to maintain permanent
weight loss and combines that she has made herself throw up after eating large meals.
What is the best course of action?
move forward with the client sessions but monitor her closely for any self-induced
vomiting
refer her to a clinical psychologist
tell her she may have anorexia and refer her to a certified eating disorder specialist
tell her she has bulimia and refer her to a certified eating disorder specialist -
CORRECT ANSWER - refer her to a clinical psychologist
It is not uncommon for clients to confide in the nutrition coach. Which client
conversation would be grounds for a referral to a licensed healthcare professional?
stress eating from recent divorce
occasional constipation
daily panic attacks
self proclaimed "sugar addict" - CORRECT ANSWER - daily panic attacks
One of the rules of a nutrition coach is to help facilitate weight loss. Which of the
following would be most appropriate to recommend for the overweight client?
drink a protein shake instead of eating lunch
give up bread and avoid gluten
limit carbohydrates to 35% of the diet
, refer to a certified personal trainer for a resistance training program - CORRECT
ANSWER - refer to a certified personal trainer for a resistance training program
Which of the following can a nutrition coach provide?
nutritional advice and behavioral modification
nutritional advice and behavioral prognosis
nutritional advice and behavioral counseling
nutritional advice and behavioral prescriptions - CORRECT ANSWER - nutritional
advice and behavioral modification
Clients often confide in the nutrition coach. Which client conversation would be grounds
for a referral to a licensed healthcare professional?
late night ice cream binging
occasional sleeplessness
slow weight loss of a half a pound per week
chronic fatigue - CORRECT ANSWER - chronic fatigue
When working with a client who has been complaining of low back pain that has been
getting worse, what is the most appropriate recommendation?
tell her to use a heating pad when the pain gets bad
recommend use of over-the-counter anti-inflammatory medication
refer her to a certified personal trainer
refer her to a chiropractor - CORRECT ANSWER - refer her to a chiropractor
A nutrition coach has been working with an overweight client for six weeks. During the
most recent way in they discover that she has lost 27 pounds. What is the best course
of action for the nutrition coach?
add an additional 300 to 500 cal to her daily intake
suggest she limit her exercise to twice per week
informally question her about common eating disorder traits/habits
EXAM QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
DETAILED ANSWERS (VERIFIED
ANSWERS) |ALREADY GRADED A+
A new client is six weeks postpartum. She states that she has very little energy and
feels sadness most of the time. What is the most appropriate course of action?
call 911
contact her spouse to discuss options
refer her to a clinical psychiatrist
closely monitor her situation - CORRECT ANSWER - refer her to a clinical psychiatrist
To ensure the client is retaining any shared information, it is important that the content
presented is perceived to be important and what other quality?
delivered slowly
based on prior experience
easy to understand
reviewed several times - CORRECT ANSWER - based on prior experience
A client confides that she is taking laxatives to help her lose weight. What is the best
course of action?
tell her to eat more fiber as that will help
refer her to a certified eating disorder specialist
tell her that regular use of laxatives are bad for her digestive tract
refer her to a registered dietitian - CORRECT ANSWER - refer her to a certified eating
disorder specialist
According to the scope of practice for a nutrition coach, which is an example of an
appropriate resource for determining daily caloric intake?
,the nutrition coach cannot assist with daily caloric intake
body type and cultural preferences
ADA calculations based on age gender and activity level
dietary guidelines for Americans - CORRECT ANSWER - dietary guidelines for
Americans
Which statement is within the scope of practice for a nutrition coach?
design a five day meal plan for a healthy client
provide general guidance on a three day detox plan
recommend the client discuss supplement usage and dosing with their pharmacist or
physician
recommended diet that contains up to 50% protein - CORRECT ANSWER -
recommend the client discuss supplement usage and dosing with their pharmacist or
physician
According to the SCOFF eating disorder assessment, what is the minimum number of
positive answers which might indicate an eating disorder?
5
1
3
2 - CORRECT ANSWER - 2
A client has several relatives who have recently been diagnosed with cancer. She has
been reading many books about natural health and is interested in taking herbal
supplements that will help prevent cancer. What is the best course of action?
tell her to save her money and stay away from herbal remedies
visit a health food store together
tell her to follow the guidelines of the books she's read
refer her to a pharmacist or her physician - CORRECT ANSWER - refer her to a
pharmacist or her physician
,Common assessments performed by a nutrition coach include height, weight, body
composition, and what other test?
blood pressure
anthropometric measurements
hydrostatic weighing
SCOFF test - CORRECT ANSWER - anthropometric measurements
A nutrition coach is sitting down with a new client for her initial evaluation. She noted on
her health history questionnaire that she has never been able to maintain permanent
weight loss and combines that she has made herself throw up after eating large meals.
What is the best course of action?
move forward with the client sessions but monitor her closely for any self-induced
vomiting
refer her to a clinical psychologist
tell her she may have anorexia and refer her to a certified eating disorder specialist
tell her she has bulimia and refer her to a certified eating disorder specialist -
CORRECT ANSWER - refer her to a clinical psychologist
It is not uncommon for clients to confide in the nutrition coach. Which client
conversation would be grounds for a referral to a licensed healthcare professional?
stress eating from recent divorce
occasional constipation
daily panic attacks
self proclaimed "sugar addict" - CORRECT ANSWER - daily panic attacks
One of the rules of a nutrition coach is to help facilitate weight loss. Which of the
following would be most appropriate to recommend for the overweight client?
drink a protein shake instead of eating lunch
give up bread and avoid gluten
limit carbohydrates to 35% of the diet
, refer to a certified personal trainer for a resistance training program - CORRECT
ANSWER - refer to a certified personal trainer for a resistance training program
Which of the following can a nutrition coach provide?
nutritional advice and behavioral modification
nutritional advice and behavioral prognosis
nutritional advice and behavioral counseling
nutritional advice and behavioral prescriptions - CORRECT ANSWER - nutritional
advice and behavioral modification
Clients often confide in the nutrition coach. Which client conversation would be grounds
for a referral to a licensed healthcare professional?
late night ice cream binging
occasional sleeplessness
slow weight loss of a half a pound per week
chronic fatigue - CORRECT ANSWER - chronic fatigue
When working with a client who has been complaining of low back pain that has been
getting worse, what is the most appropriate recommendation?
tell her to use a heating pad when the pain gets bad
recommend use of over-the-counter anti-inflammatory medication
refer her to a certified personal trainer
refer her to a chiropractor - CORRECT ANSWER - refer her to a chiropractor
A nutrition coach has been working with an overweight client for six weeks. During the
most recent way in they discover that she has lost 27 pounds. What is the best course
of action for the nutrition coach?
add an additional 300 to 500 cal to her daily intake
suggest she limit her exercise to twice per week
informally question her about common eating disorder traits/habits
