NASM CNC CH 2 SCOPE OF PRACTICE
EXAM WITH CORRECT ANSWERS 2025
1. Which statement best describes the healthcare continuum?
The type of alternative health practices that are legitimately
recognized The number of physician specialists that are in the
healthcare system The many disciplines that make up the
healthcare system
The health status of a client from sickness to wellness ( correct
answers ) The many disciplines that make up the healthcare system
2.Where should client files be kept to ensure client
confidentiality? In the manager's office
In an electronic version only
With the client
In a locked and secure location ( correct
answers ) In a locked and secure
location
3.Any research article on diet and nutrition should be scrutinized for
which of the following?
Reliability and validity
Resources and
volume References
and values
Recall and verbiage
( correct answers )
Reliability and
validity
4.Common assessments performed by a Nutrition Coach include height,
weight, body composition, and what other test?
SCOFF test
Blood
pressure
Anthropomet
ric
measuremen
ts
Hydrostatic
weighing
( correct
answers )
Anthropomet
ric
measuremen
ts
5.According to the SCOFF eating disorder assessment, what is the
, Refer her to a Certified Eating Disorder Specialist.
Tell her to eat more fiber as that will help. ( correct answers )
Refer her to a Certified Eating
Disorder Specialist.
7.Which statement is within the scope of practice for a
Nutrition Coach? Design a 5-day meal plan for a healthy client.
Recommend the client discuss supplement usage and dosing with their
pharmacist or physician.
Recommend a diet that contains up to 50% protein.
Provide general advice on a 3-day detox plan. ( correct
answers ) Recommend the client discuss
supplement usage and dosing with their pharmacist or physician.
8.A new client is 6-weeks post-partum. She states that she has very
little energy and feels sadness most of the time. What is the most
appropriate course of action? Closely monitor her situation.
Refer her to a clinical psychiatrist.
Contact her spouse to discuss
options.
Call 911. ( correct answers )
Refer her to a clinical psychiatrist.
9.During a regular meeting, a client is complaining of irregular
gastrointestinal issues, ranging from diarrhea to constipation. What is the
best course of action?
Advise him to make an appointment with his personal physician.
Closely monitor his situation and re-evaluate during the next
meeting. Evaluate his prescription medications to look for
similar side effects.
Advise him to eat more vegetables and drink more water.
Tell her toanswers
( correct follow the
) guidelines of the books Advise him to make an
she read. Refer
appointment herhis
with topersonal
a pharmacist or her
physician.
physician.
Visit10.A clientfood
a health has store
several relatives who have recently been( correct
together. diagnosed
withher
Tell cancer.
to saveSheher
hasmoney
been reading
and staymany
awaybooks about natural
from herbal health)and is
answers
interested in taking herbal supplements that
remedies. Refer her to a pharmacist or her physician. will help prevent cancer.
What
11. is the best
According course
to the of action?
scope of practice for a Nutrition Coach, which is an
example of an appropriate resource for determining daily caloric intake?
Dietary Guidelines for Americans
The Nutrition Coach cannot assist with daily caloric
intake. Body type and cultural preferences
ADA calculations based on age, gender, and ( correct answers )
activity level Dietary
Guidelines for Americans
EXAM WITH CORRECT ANSWERS 2025
1. Which statement best describes the healthcare continuum?
The type of alternative health practices that are legitimately
recognized The number of physician specialists that are in the
healthcare system The many disciplines that make up the
healthcare system
The health status of a client from sickness to wellness ( correct
answers ) The many disciplines that make up the healthcare system
2.Where should client files be kept to ensure client
confidentiality? In the manager's office
In an electronic version only
With the client
In a locked and secure location ( correct
answers ) In a locked and secure
location
3.Any research article on diet and nutrition should be scrutinized for
which of the following?
Reliability and validity
Resources and
volume References
and values
Recall and verbiage
( correct answers )
Reliability and
validity
4.Common assessments performed by a Nutrition Coach include height,
weight, body composition, and what other test?
SCOFF test
Blood
pressure
Anthropomet
ric
measuremen
ts
Hydrostatic
weighing
( correct
answers )
Anthropomet
ric
measuremen
ts
5.According to the SCOFF eating disorder assessment, what is the
, Refer her to a Certified Eating Disorder Specialist.
Tell her to eat more fiber as that will help. ( correct answers )
Refer her to a Certified Eating
Disorder Specialist.
7.Which statement is within the scope of practice for a
Nutrition Coach? Design a 5-day meal plan for a healthy client.
Recommend the client discuss supplement usage and dosing with their
pharmacist or physician.
Recommend a diet that contains up to 50% protein.
Provide general advice on a 3-day detox plan. ( correct
answers ) Recommend the client discuss
supplement usage and dosing with their pharmacist or physician.
8.A new client is 6-weeks post-partum. She states that she has very
little energy and feels sadness most of the time. What is the most
appropriate course of action? Closely monitor her situation.
Refer her to a clinical psychiatrist.
Contact her spouse to discuss
options.
Call 911. ( correct answers )
Refer her to a clinical psychiatrist.
9.During a regular meeting, a client is complaining of irregular
gastrointestinal issues, ranging from diarrhea to constipation. What is the
best course of action?
Advise him to make an appointment with his personal physician.
Closely monitor his situation and re-evaluate during the next
meeting. Evaluate his prescription medications to look for
similar side effects.
Advise him to eat more vegetables and drink more water.
Tell her toanswers
( correct follow the
) guidelines of the books Advise him to make an
she read. Refer
appointment herhis
with topersonal
a pharmacist or her
physician.
physician.
Visit10.A clientfood
a health has store
several relatives who have recently been( correct
together. diagnosed
withher
Tell cancer.
to saveSheher
hasmoney
been reading
and staymany
awaybooks about natural
from herbal health)and is
answers
interested in taking herbal supplements that
remedies. Refer her to a pharmacist or her physician. will help prevent cancer.
What
11. is the best
According course
to the of action?
scope of practice for a Nutrition Coach, which is an
example of an appropriate resource for determining daily caloric intake?
Dietary Guidelines for Americans
The Nutrition Coach cannot assist with daily caloric
intake. Body type and cultural preferences
ADA calculations based on age, gender, and ( correct answers )
activity level Dietary
Guidelines for Americans
