INTERNAL MEDICINE COACHING EXAM
2026 FINAL PAPER FULLY SOLVED FOR TOP
PERFORMANCE
◉provider well-being. Answer: Which element is being advocated as
an addition to the "triple aim" of healthcare, making it a "quadruple
aim"?
◉physical therapist. Answer: A client with a history of back pain
that often "flares up" and limits activity should be referred to which
licensed professional?
◉inspiring and supportive. Answer: Using the DISC model , a client
described as people-oriented would MOST likely display which two
personality types?
◉feedback from another health coach. Answer: Which resource may
be MOST helpful for an ACE Certified Health Coach to improve his or
her emotional intelligence traits?
◉statements of understanding about the client's message. Answer:
Which BEST describes reflections made by a coach to a client?
,◉maintenance. Answer: Reinforcing the need for a transition from
external to internal rewards would be MOST appropriate at which
stage of change?
◉create opportunities to increase self-efficacy. Answer: A client with
a history of emotional eating has shared the desire to stop this
behavior. How can an ACE Certified Health Coach BEST support this
client?
◉encourages clients to explore their ambivalence. Answer: Why is it
best to implement a guiding style of communication?
◉goal, reality, options, will. Answer: What are the four stages of the
GROW model?
◉verify that he is under medical care and has been compliant with
his medical evaluations. Answer: A client notes on a lifestyle and
health-history questionnaire that he has been actively living with
type 2 diabetes, osteoarthritis, and hemochromatosis for the past
five to ten years. How should an ACE Certified Health Coach
proceed?
◉directing clients in the process of change. Answer: How would an
ACE Certified Health Coach fall into the "expert trap?"
,◉defending. Answer: Which of the following signs of discord is
characterized by deflecting blame?
◉to affirm a client's experience. Answer: When is it most
appropriate for an ACE Certified Health Coach to share a personal
experience?
◉choosing to embrace the fluidity of being present without
attachment to any aspect of an experience. Answer: One of the
pillars of mindfulness is letting go, which involves...
◉refer the client to a clinical professional in the health coach's
network. Answer: If a health coach has a client who is exhibiting
symptoms of severe depression, the health coach should...
◉the elicitation of the relaxation response. Answer: The
underpinning of most mindful practices is...
◉oranges. Answer: What is a good source of folate?
◉3 cups. Answer: The Dietary Guidelines suggest adults consume
____ of milk.
, ◉potassium, magnesium, and calcium. Answer: The Dietary
Approaches to Stop Hypertension Eating Plan is rich in what
minerals?
◉family history. Answer: What is a non-modifiable risk factor of
atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease?
◉by preventing the brain fluids from removing harmful substances.
Answer: How do sleep problems affect cognitive functions and
dementia?
◉improvements in psychophysiological state. Answer: What is one
of the reasons that exercise has a positive effect on sleep quality?
◉helping the client to identify his or her antecedents and
consequences of the tobacco use behavior. Answer: What is the best
way a health coach can help a client who is trying to quit smoking?
◉1 in 5. Answer: According to the US Dept. of Health and Human
Services, how many deaths in the US are related to smoking?
◉lack of knowledge. Answer: What is a provider barrier when it
comes to addressing alcohol use in a patient?
2026 FINAL PAPER FULLY SOLVED FOR TOP
PERFORMANCE
◉provider well-being. Answer: Which element is being advocated as
an addition to the "triple aim" of healthcare, making it a "quadruple
aim"?
◉physical therapist. Answer: A client with a history of back pain
that often "flares up" and limits activity should be referred to which
licensed professional?
◉inspiring and supportive. Answer: Using the DISC model , a client
described as people-oriented would MOST likely display which two
personality types?
◉feedback from another health coach. Answer: Which resource may
be MOST helpful for an ACE Certified Health Coach to improve his or
her emotional intelligence traits?
◉statements of understanding about the client's message. Answer:
Which BEST describes reflections made by a coach to a client?
,◉maintenance. Answer: Reinforcing the need for a transition from
external to internal rewards would be MOST appropriate at which
stage of change?
◉create opportunities to increase self-efficacy. Answer: A client with
a history of emotional eating has shared the desire to stop this
behavior. How can an ACE Certified Health Coach BEST support this
client?
◉encourages clients to explore their ambivalence. Answer: Why is it
best to implement a guiding style of communication?
◉goal, reality, options, will. Answer: What are the four stages of the
GROW model?
◉verify that he is under medical care and has been compliant with
his medical evaluations. Answer: A client notes on a lifestyle and
health-history questionnaire that he has been actively living with
type 2 diabetes, osteoarthritis, and hemochromatosis for the past
five to ten years. How should an ACE Certified Health Coach
proceed?
◉directing clients in the process of change. Answer: How would an
ACE Certified Health Coach fall into the "expert trap?"
,◉defending. Answer: Which of the following signs of discord is
characterized by deflecting blame?
◉to affirm a client's experience. Answer: When is it most
appropriate for an ACE Certified Health Coach to share a personal
experience?
◉choosing to embrace the fluidity of being present without
attachment to any aspect of an experience. Answer: One of the
pillars of mindfulness is letting go, which involves...
◉refer the client to a clinical professional in the health coach's
network. Answer: If a health coach has a client who is exhibiting
symptoms of severe depression, the health coach should...
◉the elicitation of the relaxation response. Answer: The
underpinning of most mindful practices is...
◉oranges. Answer: What is a good source of folate?
◉3 cups. Answer: The Dietary Guidelines suggest adults consume
____ of milk.
, ◉potassium, magnesium, and calcium. Answer: The Dietary
Approaches to Stop Hypertension Eating Plan is rich in what
minerals?
◉family history. Answer: What is a non-modifiable risk factor of
atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease?
◉by preventing the brain fluids from removing harmful substances.
Answer: How do sleep problems affect cognitive functions and
dementia?
◉improvements in psychophysiological state. Answer: What is one
of the reasons that exercise has a positive effect on sleep quality?
◉helping the client to identify his or her antecedents and
consequences of the tobacco use behavior. Answer: What is the best
way a health coach can help a client who is trying to quit smoking?
◉1 in 5. Answer: According to the US Dept. of Health and Human
Services, how many deaths in the US are related to smoking?
◉lack of knowledge. Answer: What is a provider barrier when it
comes to addressing alcohol use in a patient?
