CN Health & Wellness Coaching 4

Question 1

A coach helping a client anticipate high-risk situations for overeating at holiday parties is applying which strategy?

Accepted Answer

Relapse prevention planning

Answer

Identifying high-risk situations and planning coping responses in advance is the core of relapse prevention.

Question 2

Which behavior change technique involves a client recording everything they eat and drink to increase awareness?

Accepted Answer

Self-monitoring

Answer

Self-monitoring builds awareness of current behavior and is one of the most consistently effective behavior change techniques.

Question 3

A client with prediabetes wants coaching but also asks the coach to adjust his metformin dose. The coach should:

Accepted Answer

Decline to advise on medication and direct him to his prescribing provider

Answer

Medication management is strictly outside coaching and nutritionist scope and must be handled by the prescribing clinician.

Question 4

In active listening, which nonverbal behavior most supports client engagement in an in-person session?

Accepted Answer

Maintaining appropriate eye contact with an open posture

Answer

Eye contact and open posture signal attention and acceptance, reinforcing the therapeutic alliance.

Question 5

A client says, 'I want to eat better, but cooking every night is unrealistic with my schedule.' Which response rolls with resistance rather than confronting it?

Accepted Answer

'Cooking nightly does sound unrealistic for you; what smaller step might fit your schedule?'

Answer

Rolling with resistance means accepting the client's perspective and inviting them to generate workable alternatives.

(CN) Certified Nutritionist Practice Test

(CN) Certified Nutritionist Practice Test

CN Health & Wellness Coaching 4