PMK-EE E7 Q&A ACTUAL EXAM
PAPER 2026 QUESTIONS WITH
ANSWERS GRADED A+
◍ At which stage of change would it be best to explore best experiences with
change in the past and identify positive reasons for behaving a particular
way in the future?.
Answer: Contemplation
◍ Normal blood pressure is.
Answer: less than 120/systolic and less than 80 diastolic mm Hg
◍ When is it important to focus on strengths, past accomplishments, values,
and vision in TTM?.
Answer: Contemplation
◍ What are some things a coach can do when a client is in pre contemplation?.
Answer: -Use reflective listening skills-Show empathy and unconditional
positive regard-Respect the client's emotions and needs-Help the client find
a strong positive source of motivation once they are ready and identify other
behaviors they are ready to change *It helps when clients connect to
something they really want
◍ High blood pressure, also called__________is blood pressure that is higher
than normal..
Answer: hypertension
◍ What stage of change would it be beneficial for a client to write down a
formal statement of what they are committing to?.
Answer: Preparation
◍ At what stage is it important for the client to engage in social connections or
, develop relationships with people with common interests or behavioral
goals?.
Answer: action
◍ During the _____ phase, it is important to keep strengths and values at top
of mind.
Answer: action
◍ High blood pressure is consistently at or above.
Answer: 130/80 mm Hg or higher
◍ Elevated blood pressure is between.
Answer: 120-129 systolic and less than 80 diastolic
◍ When do we need to reconnect clients to their strengths, values, visions,
goals, resources, and motivators and increase motivation to prevent boredom
or relapse?.
Answer: During maintenance
◍ High Blood pressure can be caused by.
Answer: unhealthy lifestyle choicesnot enough physical activity
◍ Which conditions increase the risk of high blood pressure?.
Answer: diabetesobesitypregnancyprolonged stress, depression,
anxietyptsdenvironmentfamily history
◍ High blood pressure can damage your arteries by.
Answer: making them less elastic
◍ High BP decreases the flow of blood and oxygen to your heart and leads
to....
Answer: heart disease
◍ What is the most common type of heart disease?.
Answer: Coronary artery disease (CAD)
◍ During the maintenance phase, if a client experiences a lapse, what can the
coach do to assist?.
Answer: Refocus- set new goals if needed. Reconnect them to their visions,
, purpose, strengths, etc. Possible sign up for an event or take on a challenge
related to the goal (signing up for a 5k, etc.)
◍ CAD is caused by.
Answer: plaque buildup in the walls of the arteries that supply blood to the
heart (called coronary arteries) and other parts of the body.
◍ If left untreated, high blood pressure can lead to.
Answer: heart attack and/or stroke
◍ What are the signs and symptoms of high bp?.
Answer: None, Silent killer
◍ according to the CDC, what are they key risk factors for heart disease.
Answer: -high blood pressure-high cholesterol-tobacco use
◍ What health conditions increase the risk for stroke?.
Answer: -high blood pressure-Cardiovascular disease -high cholesterol
-diabetes-obesity -sickle cell disease(family hx, genetics, age, gender, and
race also increase the risk)
◍ In what ways can you keep your blood pressure in a healthy range?.
Answer: Physical activity each week (about 30 minutes a day, 5 days a
week)Not smokingEating a healthy diet, including limiting sodium (salt)
and AlcoholKeeping a healthy weightManaging stressGetting enough sleep
◍ What CDC dietary guidelines will promote a healthy blood pressure?.
Answer: eating a variety of foods that are rich in potassium, fiber, and
protein and lower in salt (sodium) and saturated fat.
◍ What is the DASH diet?.
Answer: The DASH (Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension) eating plan
is a healthy diet plan with a proven record of helping people lower their
blood pressure (and cholesterol)
◍ What behaviors increase the risk for stroke?.
Answer: -smoking -excessive alcohol -physical inactivity-poor diet (high in
sat fat, trans fat, cholesterol, sodium)
, ◍ According to the CDC, what are the 7 major chronic conditions.
Answer: Heart disease, stroke, cancer, lung disease, diabetes, Alzheimer's,
chronic kidney disease
◍ According to the CDC, insufficient sleep has been linked to these 4 health
conditions.
Answer: -obesity-diabetes-heart disease-depression
◍ Wellness, as a concept,includes.
Answer: all aspects of physical, psychological, spiritual and social
well-being; it is multi-dimensional and holistic.
◍ conditions that increase the risk for heart disease.
Answer: -high blood pressure-high cholesterol and LDL, low
HDL-diabetes-overweight/obesity
◍ behaviors associated with an increased risk for heart disease.
Answer: smoking, drinking, poor diet, and physical inactivity
◍ What is one of the key pathophysiological processes that underlie most
chronic diseases?.
Answer: Inflammation
◍ what is the role of inflammation in disease?.
Answer: According to the CDC, the role of inflammation in disease is
complex: it is a necessary initial response to clear pathogens, damaged cells,
and irritants, but it becomes harmful when it becomes chronic, leading to a
"double-edged sword" effect where prolonged inflammation damages
healthy tissues.
◍ What is diabetes?.
Answer: The CDC states diabetes is a chronic health condition where the
body can't properly process food for energy, resulting in too much sugar in
the blood.
◍ Diabetes can lead to serious health problems like.
Answer: heart attack, stroke and kidney failure, blindness and amputations
PAPER 2026 QUESTIONS WITH
ANSWERS GRADED A+
◍ At which stage of change would it be best to explore best experiences with
change in the past and identify positive reasons for behaving a particular
way in the future?.
Answer: Contemplation
◍ Normal blood pressure is.
Answer: less than 120/systolic and less than 80 diastolic mm Hg
◍ When is it important to focus on strengths, past accomplishments, values,
and vision in TTM?.
Answer: Contemplation
◍ What are some things a coach can do when a client is in pre contemplation?.
Answer: -Use reflective listening skills-Show empathy and unconditional
positive regard-Respect the client's emotions and needs-Help the client find
a strong positive source of motivation once they are ready and identify other
behaviors they are ready to change *It helps when clients connect to
something they really want
◍ High blood pressure, also called__________is blood pressure that is higher
than normal..
Answer: hypertension
◍ What stage of change would it be beneficial for a client to write down a
formal statement of what they are committing to?.
Answer: Preparation
◍ At what stage is it important for the client to engage in social connections or
, develop relationships with people with common interests or behavioral
goals?.
Answer: action
◍ During the _____ phase, it is important to keep strengths and values at top
of mind.
Answer: action
◍ High blood pressure is consistently at or above.
Answer: 130/80 mm Hg or higher
◍ Elevated blood pressure is between.
Answer: 120-129 systolic and less than 80 diastolic
◍ When do we need to reconnect clients to their strengths, values, visions,
goals, resources, and motivators and increase motivation to prevent boredom
or relapse?.
Answer: During maintenance
◍ High Blood pressure can be caused by.
Answer: unhealthy lifestyle choicesnot enough physical activity
◍ Which conditions increase the risk of high blood pressure?.
Answer: diabetesobesitypregnancyprolonged stress, depression,
anxietyptsdenvironmentfamily history
◍ High blood pressure can damage your arteries by.
Answer: making them less elastic
◍ High BP decreases the flow of blood and oxygen to your heart and leads
to....
Answer: heart disease
◍ What is the most common type of heart disease?.
Answer: Coronary artery disease (CAD)
◍ During the maintenance phase, if a client experiences a lapse, what can the
coach do to assist?.
Answer: Refocus- set new goals if needed. Reconnect them to their visions,
, purpose, strengths, etc. Possible sign up for an event or take on a challenge
related to the goal (signing up for a 5k, etc.)
◍ CAD is caused by.
Answer: plaque buildup in the walls of the arteries that supply blood to the
heart (called coronary arteries) and other parts of the body.
◍ If left untreated, high blood pressure can lead to.
Answer: heart attack and/or stroke
◍ What are the signs and symptoms of high bp?.
Answer: None, Silent killer
◍ according to the CDC, what are they key risk factors for heart disease.
Answer: -high blood pressure-high cholesterol-tobacco use
◍ What health conditions increase the risk for stroke?.
Answer: -high blood pressure-Cardiovascular disease -high cholesterol
-diabetes-obesity -sickle cell disease(family hx, genetics, age, gender, and
race also increase the risk)
◍ In what ways can you keep your blood pressure in a healthy range?.
Answer: Physical activity each week (about 30 minutes a day, 5 days a
week)Not smokingEating a healthy diet, including limiting sodium (salt)
and AlcoholKeeping a healthy weightManaging stressGetting enough sleep
◍ What CDC dietary guidelines will promote a healthy blood pressure?.
Answer: eating a variety of foods that are rich in potassium, fiber, and
protein and lower in salt (sodium) and saturated fat.
◍ What is the DASH diet?.
Answer: The DASH (Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension) eating plan
is a healthy diet plan with a proven record of helping people lower their
blood pressure (and cholesterol)
◍ What behaviors increase the risk for stroke?.
Answer: -smoking -excessive alcohol -physical inactivity-poor diet (high in
sat fat, trans fat, cholesterol, sodium)
, ◍ According to the CDC, what are the 7 major chronic conditions.
Answer: Heart disease, stroke, cancer, lung disease, diabetes, Alzheimer's,
chronic kidney disease
◍ According to the CDC, insufficient sleep has been linked to these 4 health
conditions.
Answer: -obesity-diabetes-heart disease-depression
◍ Wellness, as a concept,includes.
Answer: all aspects of physical, psychological, spiritual and social
well-being; it is multi-dimensional and holistic.
◍ conditions that increase the risk for heart disease.
Answer: -high blood pressure-high cholesterol and LDL, low
HDL-diabetes-overweight/obesity
◍ behaviors associated with an increased risk for heart disease.
Answer: smoking, drinking, poor diet, and physical inactivity
◍ What is one of the key pathophysiological processes that underlie most
chronic diseases?.
Answer: Inflammation
◍ what is the role of inflammation in disease?.
Answer: According to the CDC, the role of inflammation in disease is
complex: it is a necessary initial response to clear pathogens, damaged cells,
and irritants, but it becomes harmful when it becomes chronic, leading to a
"double-edged sword" effect where prolonged inflammation damages
healthy tissues.
◍ What is diabetes?.
Answer: The CDC states diabetes is a chronic health condition where the
body can't properly process food for energy, resulting in too much sugar in
the blood.
◍ Diabetes can lead to serious health problems like.
Answer: heart attack, stroke and kidney failure, blindness and amputations
