ACBN Communication & Stakeholder Relations 3

Question 1

A client expresses shame about their eating habits during a counseling session. The most therapeutic response is:

Accepted Answer

Validate their feelings and explore underlying factors non-judgmentally

Answer

Non-judgmental validation builds trust and creates a safe environment for honest disclosure and behavior change.

Question 2

Which communication channel is generally most effective for delivering complex dietary education to a low-literacy patient?

Accepted Answer

Verbal explanation combined with visual aids and teach-back

Answer

Combining verbal explanation with visuals and confirming understanding via teach-back accommodates low-literacy patients most effectively.

Question 3

A nutritionist discovers that a colleague has been providing inaccurate dietary advice to patients. The appropriate first action is:

Accepted Answer

Address the concern directly with the colleague or supervisor through proper channels

Answer

Professional standards require addressing concerns about practice through appropriate internal channels before escalating externally.

Question 4

In motivational interviewing, 'rolling with resistance' means:

Accepted Answer

Avoiding arguments and exploring the patient's ambivalence instead of opposing it

Answer

Rolling with resistance involves acknowledging ambivalence without confrontation to keep the client engaged in the change process.

Question 5

When writing a nutrition assessment for a referring physician, the nutritionist should prioritize:

Accepted Answer

Clear, concise clinical information relevant to the physician's treatment decisions

Answer

Referral communications should be clinically focused and actionable to support the receiving provider's decision-making.

ACBN - Nutritionist Exam Practice Test