a client confides that she is taking laxatives to help her lose weight.
what is the best course of
action?
refer to a certified eating disorder specialist
where should client files be kept to ensure client confidentiality?
in a locked & secure location
to ensure the client is retaining any shared information, its important that the content
presented is highly relevant and what other quality?
practical
to ensure the client is retaining any shared information, its important the content presented is
perceived to be important and what other quality?
based on prior experience
with which client would it be most appropriate for the CNC to work?
overweight client who wants to train for a 10k
a new client just moved into the area. she states she occasionally suffers from anxiety & panic
attacks and needs to renew her prescription medication. which professional should you refer?
psychiatrist
according to the scope of practice for a CNC, which is an example of an appropriate resource
for determining daily caloric intake?
dietary guidelines for americans
which statement best describes the healthcare continuum?
the many disciplines that make up the healthcare system
with which client would it be most appropriate for the CNC.to work?
clients with inconsistent/consistent weight loss and weight gain
one of the roles of a CNC is to help facilitate weight loss. which of the following would be most
appropriate to recommend for the overweight client?
refer to a CPT for a resistance training program
a CNC is sitting down with a new client for her initial evaluation. she noted on her HHQ that she
has diabetes and she has trouble keeping her blood glucose controlled. what is the best
course of action?
refer her to a certified diabetes educator
any research article on diet and nutrition should be scrutinized for which of the following?
reliability and validity
it is not uncommon for clients to confide in the CNC. which client conversation would be
grounds for a referral to a licensed healthcare professional?
daily panic attacks
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
identify the 3 components of evidence based practice
weight of evidence, field observations, individual client needs/preferences
order the steps of the scientific method
identify a problem, form a hypothesis, design a study/test method, collect
data/synthesize/interpret, discard unsupported hypothesis/continue testing
scientists identify what is most likely to be true by demonstrating what is not true
true
a scientific theory is just a guess
false
which of the following ranks highest in terms of quality
randomized control trials (RCTs)
which of the following best describes an empirical scientific approach?
controlled observation
which of the following represents a weakness of observational studies?
correlation does not equal causation
which of the following best represents a weakness of interventional designs?
small number of subjects
which of the following is the best source of information?
peer reviewed scientific journals
scientific evidence is fixed and immutable
false
the uncertainty of science is a strength, as nothing is ever 100% certain
true
