ACE Practice Exam 3 Questions With Complete Solutions
________ and _________ fat lead to clogging of the arties,
increased risk for heart disease, and myraid other health
problems Correct Answers saturated and trans fats
_______________ and _____________ fats are heart healthy
and excellent sources of essential nutrients (though still calorie
dense) Correct Answers mono- and polysaturated fats
________________ involves offering an interpretation of what
the health coach heard. "I wonder if you considered..." Similar
to "validating" in active listening, this collaborative, non-
directive step focuses on opening the client's mind to other
possibilities based on what the coach believes makes sense
given the client's current thoughts and goals. Correct Answers
explaining
________________ keeps the client's thoughts connected with a
simple, "and then" or "please continue." Correct Answers
linking
_________________ involves the words the speaker uses, the
words the listener hears, what the listener thinks the speaker
means, and what the speaker means. This is a key to
motivational interviewing, and comprises much of the work the
health coach will do in terms of active listening. Correct
Answers relfective listening
_________________ synthesizes what he or she heard the client
say in a sentence or two.
,"So, to summarize, it seems that you are making three important
points. One..."
"What might be some other options for you besides the three
you mentioned?" Correct Answers Summarizing
___________________ The health coach, during all forms of
communication, should always offer supportive comments such
as "good point," "well said," or a simple "uh-huh." Correct
Answers encouraging
______________________ consists of the removal or avoidance
of aversive stimuli following a desirable behavior (i.e.,
removing a negative condition to strengthen a desired behavior),
increases the likelihood that the behavior will occur again.
Correct Answers negative reinforcement
______________________ has the greatest influence over
current self-efficacy levels, so it is important to assess. Correct
Answers past performance experiences
_______________________ gives health coach permission to
perform an activity with clients so that they are aware of the
protocol and procedures and are okay to move forward with it.
For example, a health coach would want to obtain informed
consent prior to administering a skinfold caliper assessment, as
it can be invasive and uncomfortable Correct Answers informed
consent
, _____________________________ makes participants aware of
the risks associated with the activity that they are about to
perform. Because exercise has risks associated with it, it is
important that clients are made aware of these and are
encouraged to move at the pace that is safe for them, as they
know their body best Correct Answers agreement to participate
"On a scale of 1 to 10, how ready do you believe you are to
make this change or adopt this healthy behavior?"
Answers below ________ suggest that client is in the
___________ stage Correct Answers 4; precontemplation
A ____________________ is foregoing any liability of the
fitness professional for damages that could occur. For example,
if a client twists his ankle during jumping jacks, the health coach
would not be liable if the client signed a waiver. Correct
Answers liability waiver
A bill passed by congress in 1994 that sets forth regulations and
guidelines for dietary supplements Correct Answers Dietary
Supplement and Health Education Ace (DSHEA)
A client has started packing an orange and a bottle of water in
her lunch instead of her usual chips and soda. The client claims
to no longer feel bloated, lethargic, and defeated after eating
lunch and plans to continue to exclude chips and soda from her
lunch. This is an example of what type of response
consequence? Correct Answers Negative reinforcement
________ and _________ fat lead to clogging of the arties,
increased risk for heart disease, and myraid other health
problems Correct Answers saturated and trans fats
_______________ and _____________ fats are heart healthy
and excellent sources of essential nutrients (though still calorie
dense) Correct Answers mono- and polysaturated fats
________________ involves offering an interpretation of what
the health coach heard. "I wonder if you considered..." Similar
to "validating" in active listening, this collaborative, non-
directive step focuses on opening the client's mind to other
possibilities based on what the coach believes makes sense
given the client's current thoughts and goals. Correct Answers
explaining
________________ keeps the client's thoughts connected with a
simple, "and then" or "please continue." Correct Answers
linking
_________________ involves the words the speaker uses, the
words the listener hears, what the listener thinks the speaker
means, and what the speaker means. This is a key to
motivational interviewing, and comprises much of the work the
health coach will do in terms of active listening. Correct
Answers relfective listening
_________________ synthesizes what he or she heard the client
say in a sentence or two.
,"So, to summarize, it seems that you are making three important
points. One..."
"What might be some other options for you besides the three
you mentioned?" Correct Answers Summarizing
___________________ The health coach, during all forms of
communication, should always offer supportive comments such
as "good point," "well said," or a simple "uh-huh." Correct
Answers encouraging
______________________ consists of the removal or avoidance
of aversive stimuli following a desirable behavior (i.e.,
removing a negative condition to strengthen a desired behavior),
increases the likelihood that the behavior will occur again.
Correct Answers negative reinforcement
______________________ has the greatest influence over
current self-efficacy levels, so it is important to assess. Correct
Answers past performance experiences
_______________________ gives health coach permission to
perform an activity with clients so that they are aware of the
protocol and procedures and are okay to move forward with it.
For example, a health coach would want to obtain informed
consent prior to administering a skinfold caliper assessment, as
it can be invasive and uncomfortable Correct Answers informed
consent
, _____________________________ makes participants aware of
the risks associated with the activity that they are about to
perform. Because exercise has risks associated with it, it is
important that clients are made aware of these and are
encouraged to move at the pace that is safe for them, as they
know their body best Correct Answers agreement to participate
"On a scale of 1 to 10, how ready do you believe you are to
make this change or adopt this healthy behavior?"
Answers below ________ suggest that client is in the
___________ stage Correct Answers 4; precontemplation
A ____________________ is foregoing any liability of the
fitness professional for damages that could occur. For example,
if a client twists his ankle during jumping jacks, the health coach
would not be liable if the client signed a waiver. Correct
Answers liability waiver
A bill passed by congress in 1994 that sets forth regulations and
guidelines for dietary supplements Correct Answers Dietary
Supplement and Health Education Ace (DSHEA)
A client has started packing an orange and a bottle of water in
her lunch instead of her usual chips and soda. The client claims
to no longer feel bloated, lethargic, and defeated after eating
lunch and plans to continue to exclude chips and soda from her
lunch. This is an example of what type of response
consequence? Correct Answers Negative reinforcement
