NASM CNC FINAL EXAM STUDY GUIDE
Questions and Answers
1. When working with a client who has been complaining of low back
pain that has been getting worse, what is the most appropriate
recommendation?
A. Refer her to a certified personal trainer.
B. Tell her to use a heating pad when the pain gets bad.
C. Refer her to a chiropractor.
D. Recommend use of over-the-counter anti-inflammatory medications.:
C. Refer her to a chiropractor.
2. With which client would it be most appropriate for the
Nutrition Coach to work?
A. Elite clients competing in a national Ironman
B. Clients who want testing for vitamin deficiency
C. Clients with inconsistent weight loss and gain
D. Clients trying an elimination diet to identify food sensitivities: C.
Clients with inconsistent weight loss and gain
3. According to the scope of practice for a Nutrition Coach, which is
,an example of an appropriate resource for determining daily
caloric intake?
A. ADA calculations based on age, gender, and activity level
B. Body type and cultural preferences
C. Dietary Guidelines for Americans
D. The Nutrition Coach cannot assist with daily caloric intake.: C. Dietary
Guidelines for Americans
4. During a regular meeting, a client is complaining of irregular
gastrointestinal issues, ranging from diarrhea to constipation.
What is the best course of action?
A. Closely monitor his situation and re-evaluate during the next
meeting.
B. Evaluate his prescription medications to look for similar side
effects.
C. Advise him to eat more vegetables and drink more water.
D. Advise him to make an appointment with his personal physician.: D.
Advise him to make an appointment with his personal physician.
5. A new client has just moved into the area. She states that she
occasionally suffers from anxiety and panic attacks and needs to
renew her prescription medications. To which healthcare
professional should she be referred?
,A. Podiatrist
B. Physiologist
C. Physiotherapist
D. Psychiatrist: D. Psychiatrist
6. One of the roles of a Nutrition Coach is to help facilitate weight
loss. Which of the following would be most appropriate to
recommend for the overweight client?
A. Limit carbohydrates to 35% of the diet.
B. Give up bread and avoid gluten.
C. Refer to a certified personal trainer for a resistance training
program.
D. Drink a protein shake instead of eating lunch.: C. Refer to a certified personal
trainer for a resistance training program.
7. Where should client files be kept to ensure client confidentiality?
A. In an electronic version only
B. With the client
C. In the manager's office
D. In a locked and secure location: D. In a locked and secure location
8. A Nutrition Coach has been working with an overweight client for 6
, weeks. During the most recent weight-in, they discover that she has
lost 27 pounds. What is the best course of action for the Nutrition
Coach?
A. Congratulate her for a job well done.
B. Informally question her about common eating disorder
traits/habits.
C. Add an additional 300-500 calories to her daily intake.
D.Suggest she limit her exercise to twice per week.: B. Informally question her
about common eating disorder traits/habits.
9. According to the SCOFF eating disorder assessment, what is the
minimum number of positive answers which might indicate an
eating disorder?
A. 1
B. 2
C. 3
D. 5: B. 2
10. 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
confides that she has made herself throw up after eating large
Questions and Answers
1. When working with a client who has been complaining of low back
pain that has been getting worse, what is the most appropriate
recommendation?
A. Refer her to a certified personal trainer.
B. Tell her to use a heating pad when the pain gets bad.
C. Refer her to a chiropractor.
D. Recommend use of over-the-counter anti-inflammatory medications.:
C. Refer her to a chiropractor.
2. With which client would it be most appropriate for the
Nutrition Coach to work?
A. Elite clients competing in a national Ironman
B. Clients who want testing for vitamin deficiency
C. Clients with inconsistent weight loss and gain
D. Clients trying an elimination diet to identify food sensitivities: C.
Clients with inconsistent weight loss and gain
3. According to the scope of practice for a Nutrition Coach, which is
,an example of an appropriate resource for determining daily
caloric intake?
A. ADA calculations based on age, gender, and activity level
B. Body type and cultural preferences
C. Dietary Guidelines for Americans
D. The Nutrition Coach cannot assist with daily caloric intake.: C. Dietary
Guidelines for Americans
4. During a regular meeting, a client is complaining of irregular
gastrointestinal issues, ranging from diarrhea to constipation.
What is the best course of action?
A. Closely monitor his situation and re-evaluate during the next
meeting.
B. Evaluate his prescription medications to look for similar side
effects.
C. Advise him to eat more vegetables and drink more water.
D. Advise him to make an appointment with his personal physician.: D.
Advise him to make an appointment with his personal physician.
5. A new client has just moved into the area. She states that she
occasionally suffers from anxiety and panic attacks and needs to
renew her prescription medications. To which healthcare
professional should she be referred?
,A. Podiatrist
B. Physiologist
C. Physiotherapist
D. Psychiatrist: D. Psychiatrist
6. One of the roles of a Nutrition Coach is to help facilitate weight
loss. Which of the following would be most appropriate to
recommend for the overweight client?
A. Limit carbohydrates to 35% of the diet.
B. Give up bread and avoid gluten.
C. Refer to a certified personal trainer for a resistance training
program.
D. Drink a protein shake instead of eating lunch.: C. Refer to a certified personal
trainer for a resistance training program.
7. Where should client files be kept to ensure client confidentiality?
A. In an electronic version only
B. With the client
C. In the manager's office
D. In a locked and secure location: D. In a locked and secure location
8. A Nutrition Coach has been working with an overweight client for 6
, weeks. During the most recent weight-in, they discover that she has
lost 27 pounds. What is the best course of action for the Nutrition
Coach?
A. Congratulate her for a job well done.
B. Informally question her about common eating disorder
traits/habits.
C. Add an additional 300-500 calories to her daily intake.
D.Suggest she limit her exercise to twice per week.: B. Informally question her
about common eating disorder traits/habits.
9. According to the SCOFF eating disorder assessment, what is the
minimum number of positive answers which might indicate an
eating disorder?
A. 1
B. 2
C. 3
D. 5: B. 2
10. 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
confides that she has made herself throw up after eating large
