Health Coach Final (Chapters 13-18) Questions With
Complete Solutions
A client has fasting plasma glucose level of 99 mg.dL. What
kind of diabetes does the client have?
a. Type 2 diabetes
b. Type 1 diabetes
c. Prediabetes
d. Gestational diabetes mellitus Correct Answer d
A health coach attends a networking event for the first time.
What is the BEST tip for getting the most out of attending
networking events?
a. To ask for an introduction or referral at the event
b. To be genuinely interested in the people he or she meets
c. To build on one's social network by networking
d. To send a friend request to all new contacts immediately after
the event Correct Answer b
Because of the role of stress in hypertension, what kind of
intervention is recommended by national hypertension
guidelines to prevent or delay the onset of hypertension?
a. Dietetic intervention
b. Psychosocial intervention
c. Neurohormonal intervention
d. DASH intervention Correct Answer b
Contributory negligence occurs _________________.
a. When a client and health coach share the responsibility of the
injury
b. When a client does not act prudently and gets injured
,c. When there is a complete recklessness and disregard for
safety of others
d. When a health coach does not have a disclaimer about the
services that are offered Correct Answer b
Essential hypertension is the result of ___________.
a. Some identifiable cause
b. Cardiovascular disease
c. Excess body fat
d. Genetic and environmental factors Correct Answer d
For anxiety to be diagnosed, _________________.
a. The symptoms must interfere with daily activities,
relationships, and/or work
b. The cause of the anxiety needs to be identified
c. The patient must exhibit maladaptive behaviors of coping
with the anxiety
d. The symptoms must last six months or longer Correct
Answer d
For what is the 10-item Perceived Stress Scale used?
a. To identify is stress levels are normal over the preceding
month
b. To diagnose stress, anxiety, or other related disorders
c. To gauge the level of stress a person has been experiencing
over the past month
d. To identify whether a complete assessment for anxiety by a
mental health professional is indicated Correct Answer c
Health coaching in a clinic or medical office can increase
__________________.
, a. The development and adherence to a dietary plan for clients
with diabetes
b. A client's medication concordance and adherence
c. The reimbursement for coaching services from insurance
companies
d. The referral network available to the client Correct Answer
b
How can a health coach create a compelling blog?
a. Keep titles short and pithy, with a word count of 5 to 7 words
b. Use other experts' how-to blog posts (with permission) to
build up the blog posts
c. Write blog posts that are less than 1,600 words
d. Write blogs to post to social networks, as well as the health
coach's website Correct Answer d
How can a health coach foster an inclusive environment?
a. Sit in a chair with a desk between you and the client to give
him or her space
b. Assure the client you are the expert and you are here to help
c. Educate the client about the ways you are supporting
inclusivity
d. Use open-ended questions when talking with a client Correct
Answer d
How can values be used to motivate a client with depression,
anxiety, or chronic stress?
a. For the health coach to remind the client what his or her
values are to motivate the client to make lifestyle changes
b. For educating the client about the value of exercising on
mood, as well as on weight loss and exercise goals
Complete Solutions
A client has fasting plasma glucose level of 99 mg.dL. What
kind of diabetes does the client have?
a. Type 2 diabetes
b. Type 1 diabetes
c. Prediabetes
d. Gestational diabetes mellitus Correct Answer d
A health coach attends a networking event for the first time.
What is the BEST tip for getting the most out of attending
networking events?
a. To ask for an introduction or referral at the event
b. To be genuinely interested in the people he or she meets
c. To build on one's social network by networking
d. To send a friend request to all new contacts immediately after
the event Correct Answer b
Because of the role of stress in hypertension, what kind of
intervention is recommended by national hypertension
guidelines to prevent or delay the onset of hypertension?
a. Dietetic intervention
b. Psychosocial intervention
c. Neurohormonal intervention
d. DASH intervention Correct Answer b
Contributory negligence occurs _________________.
a. When a client and health coach share the responsibility of the
injury
b. When a client does not act prudently and gets injured
,c. When there is a complete recklessness and disregard for
safety of others
d. When a health coach does not have a disclaimer about the
services that are offered Correct Answer b
Essential hypertension is the result of ___________.
a. Some identifiable cause
b. Cardiovascular disease
c. Excess body fat
d. Genetic and environmental factors Correct Answer d
For anxiety to be diagnosed, _________________.
a. The symptoms must interfere with daily activities,
relationships, and/or work
b. The cause of the anxiety needs to be identified
c. The patient must exhibit maladaptive behaviors of coping
with the anxiety
d. The symptoms must last six months or longer Correct
Answer d
For what is the 10-item Perceived Stress Scale used?
a. To identify is stress levels are normal over the preceding
month
b. To diagnose stress, anxiety, or other related disorders
c. To gauge the level of stress a person has been experiencing
over the past month
d. To identify whether a complete assessment for anxiety by a
mental health professional is indicated Correct Answer c
Health coaching in a clinic or medical office can increase
__________________.
, a. The development and adherence to a dietary plan for clients
with diabetes
b. A client's medication concordance and adherence
c. The reimbursement for coaching services from insurance
companies
d. The referral network available to the client Correct Answer
b
How can a health coach create a compelling blog?
a. Keep titles short and pithy, with a word count of 5 to 7 words
b. Use other experts' how-to blog posts (with permission) to
build up the blog posts
c. Write blog posts that are less than 1,600 words
d. Write blogs to post to social networks, as well as the health
coach's website Correct Answer d
How can a health coach foster an inclusive environment?
a. Sit in a chair with a desk between you and the client to give
him or her space
b. Assure the client you are the expert and you are here to help
c. Educate the client about the ways you are supporting
inclusivity
d. Use open-ended questions when talking with a client Correct
Answer d
How can values be used to motivate a client with depression,
anxiety, or chronic stress?
a. For the health coach to remind the client what his or her
values are to motivate the client to make lifestyle changes
b. For educating the client about the value of exercising on
mood, as well as on weight loss and exercise goals
