NASM CNC Final Exam with 100%
Correct Answers 2023
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. - Correct answer-C. Refer her to a chiropractor.
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 - Correct
answer-C. Clients with inconsistent weight loss and gain
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. - Correct
answer-C. Dietary Guidelines for Americans
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. - Correct
answer-D. Advise him to make an appointment with his personal physician.
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 - Correct answer-D. Psychiatrist
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. - Correct answer-C. Refer to
a certified personal trainer for a resistance training program.
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 - Correct answer-D. In a locked and secure
location
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. - Correct answer-B.
Informally question her about common eating disorder traits/habits.
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 - Correct answer-B. 2
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 meals. What is the best
course of action?
A. Refer her to a clinical psychologist.
B. Tell her she has bulimia and refer her to a Certified Eating Disorder
,Specialist.
, C. Tell her she may have anorexia and refer her to a Certified Eating
Disorder Specialist.
D. Move forward with the client sessions but monitor her closely for any
more self- induced vomiting. - Correct answer-A. Refer her to a clinical
psychologist
With which client would it be most appropriate for the Nutrition Coach to
work?
A. Overweight client who wants to train for a 10K
B. Client who wants nutrition therapy for cancer
prevention C. Pre-pubescent teenager who is
overweight
D. Client who wants accountability during a 9-week extreme calorie-
restricted diet - Correct answer-A. Overweight client who wants to train
for a 10K
Which of the following can a Nutrition Coach provide?
A. Nutritional advice and behavioral
modification B. Nutritional advice and
behavioral counseling C. Nutritional
advice and behavioral prognosis
D. Nutritional advice and behavioral prescriptions - Correct answer-A.
Nutritional advice and behavioral modification
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?
A. Easy to understand
B. Based on prior
experience C. Delivered
slowly
D. Reviewed several times - Correct answer-B. Based on prior experience
Any research article on diet and nutrition should be scrutinized for
which of the following?
A. Reliability and
validity B. References
and values C.
Resources and volume
D. Recall and verbiage - Correct answer-A. Reliability and validity
To ensure the client is retaining any shared information, it is important that
the content presented is highly relevant and what other quality?
A.
Pertinent
B.
Correct Answers 2023
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. - Correct answer-C. Refer her to a chiropractor.
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 - Correct
answer-C. Clients with inconsistent weight loss and gain
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. - Correct
answer-C. Dietary Guidelines for Americans
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. - Correct
answer-D. Advise him to make an appointment with his personal physician.
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 - Correct answer-D. Psychiatrist
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. - Correct answer-C. Refer to
a certified personal trainer for a resistance training program.
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 - Correct answer-D. In a locked and secure
location
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. - Correct answer-B.
Informally question her about common eating disorder traits/habits.
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 - Correct answer-B. 2
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 meals. What is the best
course of action?
A. Refer her to a clinical psychologist.
B. Tell her she has bulimia and refer her to a Certified Eating Disorder
,Specialist.
, C. Tell her she may have anorexia and refer her to a Certified Eating
Disorder Specialist.
D. Move forward with the client sessions but monitor her closely for any
more self- induced vomiting. - Correct answer-A. Refer her to a clinical
psychologist
With which client would it be most appropriate for the Nutrition Coach to
work?
A. Overweight client who wants to train for a 10K
B. Client who wants nutrition therapy for cancer
prevention C. Pre-pubescent teenager who is
overweight
D. Client who wants accountability during a 9-week extreme calorie-
restricted diet - Correct answer-A. Overweight client who wants to train
for a 10K
Which of the following can a Nutrition Coach provide?
A. Nutritional advice and behavioral
modification B. Nutritional advice and
behavioral counseling C. Nutritional
advice and behavioral prognosis
D. Nutritional advice and behavioral prescriptions - Correct answer-A.
Nutritional advice and behavioral modification
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?
A. Easy to understand
B. Based on prior
experience C. Delivered
slowly
D. Reviewed several times - Correct answer-B. Based on prior experience
Any research article on diet and nutrition should be scrutinized for
which of the following?
A. Reliability and
validity B. References
and values C.
Resources and volume
D. Recall and verbiage - Correct answer-A. Reliability and validity
To ensure the client is retaining any shared information, it is important that
the content presented is highly relevant and what other quality?
A.
Pertinent
B.
