ACLM BOARD EXAM 2026 WITH 100% ACCURATE
QUESTIONS & ANSWERS
1. We discussed a study which looked at providing calorie counts on
restaurant menus. The primary ethical challenge highlighted in that
discussion was...
business income was reduced due to smaller food orders.
the labeling policy appeared to be ineffective.
the labeling policy was implemented without community input.
the label program was enforced only in larger restaurants.
2. If a healthcare team wants to implement a new patient education
program using the PDSA cycle, what would be the first step they should
take?
Study the outcomes of the program before implementation.
Plan the objectives and methods for the new program.
Do a pilot test of the program without any planning.
Act on the program without any prior planning.
3. If only 48% of primary care adults have adequate health literacy, what
strategies could healthcare providers implement to improve patient
understanding of health information?
Increasing the complexity of health information to challenge
patients.
Reducing the number of health education sessions offered to
patients.
Implementing motivational interviewing techniques and
providing tailored health education materials.
Focusing solely on medication prescriptions without patient
, education.
4. Describe the principle of 'Roll with Resistance' in Motivational
Interviewing and its significance in patient interactions.
Rolling with resistance involves acknowledging and accepting
the patient's reluctance to change, which helps to foster a
collaborative relationship.
Rolling with resistance encourages the healthcare provider to
dominate the conversation.
Rolling with resistance is about ignoring the patient's concerns to
focus on treatment.
Rolling with resistance means pushing the patient to change their
behavior immediately.
5. Why is it important to screen patients for risky alcohol use at least once
a year?
To identify and address potential health risks associated with
alcohol consumption.
To ensure patients are following their medication regimen.
To promote healthy eating habits among patients.
To assess patients' physical fitness levels.
6. Which populations are known to be more sensitive to the effects of
melatonin suppression due to light exposure at night?
Elders, Bipolar, and SAD
Seniors, Night Shift Workers, and Insomniacs
Children, Athletes, and Pregnant Women
Adults, Smokers, and Diabetics
,7. What aspect of the Ornish program is considered the 'secret ingredient'
for its effects?
Physical exercise
Stress management techniques
Dietary changes
Group aspect (positive healthy connectedness)
8. In a clinical setting, how might a therapist incorporate positive
psychology into a treatment plan for a patient with depression?
By using techniques that focus on strengths and positive
experiences alongside traditional therapies.
By avoiding any discussions about the patient's strengths.
By solely focusing on the patient's negative thoughts.
By prescribing medication without any psychological support.
9. Positive psychology focuses on developing therapeutic techniques that
increase _____, rather than just reducing the symptoms of _.
the number of friends; personal well-being
psychological disorders; personal well-being
the number of therapy visits; psychological disorders
personal well-being; psychological disorders
10. If a healthcare professional is counseling a patient with a high risk of
breast cancer due to obesity and alcohol use, what lifestyle changes
should they recommend?
Increase alcohol consumption and decrease exercise.
Focus solely on weight loss without considering diet.
, Maintain current lifestyle and focus on medication.
Increase exercise and fruit intake while reducing alcohol
consumption.
11. Children from low-income families tend to be more antisocial and
aggressive due to:
More access to extracurricular activities
Increased parental monitoring
Greater number of stressors experienced
Decreased exposure to neighbourhood violence
12. Discuss why fast food labels may not lead to significant changes in
consumer behavior.
Consumers prioritize price over health information provided on
fast food labels.
Fast food labels may not lead to significant changes in
consumer behavior due to factors like convenience, taste
preferences, and lack of health literacy.
Fast food labels are designed to be very informative and thus
always change consumer behavior.
Fast food labels are only effective when consumers are already
health-conscious.
13. Describe the role of group support in the Ornish program as
emphasized by Dean Ornish.
Group support is only beneficial for individuals with severe
health issues.
Group support is less important than diet and exercise in the
Ornish program.
QUESTIONS & ANSWERS
1. We discussed a study which looked at providing calorie counts on
restaurant menus. The primary ethical challenge highlighted in that
discussion was...
business income was reduced due to smaller food orders.
the labeling policy appeared to be ineffective.
the labeling policy was implemented without community input.
the label program was enforced only in larger restaurants.
2. If a healthcare team wants to implement a new patient education
program using the PDSA cycle, what would be the first step they should
take?
Study the outcomes of the program before implementation.
Plan the objectives and methods for the new program.
Do a pilot test of the program without any planning.
Act on the program without any prior planning.
3. If only 48% of primary care adults have adequate health literacy, what
strategies could healthcare providers implement to improve patient
understanding of health information?
Increasing the complexity of health information to challenge
patients.
Reducing the number of health education sessions offered to
patients.
Implementing motivational interviewing techniques and
providing tailored health education materials.
Focusing solely on medication prescriptions without patient
, education.
4. Describe the principle of 'Roll with Resistance' in Motivational
Interviewing and its significance in patient interactions.
Rolling with resistance involves acknowledging and accepting
the patient's reluctance to change, which helps to foster a
collaborative relationship.
Rolling with resistance encourages the healthcare provider to
dominate the conversation.
Rolling with resistance is about ignoring the patient's concerns to
focus on treatment.
Rolling with resistance means pushing the patient to change their
behavior immediately.
5. Why is it important to screen patients for risky alcohol use at least once
a year?
To identify and address potential health risks associated with
alcohol consumption.
To ensure patients are following their medication regimen.
To promote healthy eating habits among patients.
To assess patients' physical fitness levels.
6. Which populations are known to be more sensitive to the effects of
melatonin suppression due to light exposure at night?
Elders, Bipolar, and SAD
Seniors, Night Shift Workers, and Insomniacs
Children, Athletes, and Pregnant Women
Adults, Smokers, and Diabetics
,7. What aspect of the Ornish program is considered the 'secret ingredient'
for its effects?
Physical exercise
Stress management techniques
Dietary changes
Group aspect (positive healthy connectedness)
8. In a clinical setting, how might a therapist incorporate positive
psychology into a treatment plan for a patient with depression?
By using techniques that focus on strengths and positive
experiences alongside traditional therapies.
By avoiding any discussions about the patient's strengths.
By solely focusing on the patient's negative thoughts.
By prescribing medication without any psychological support.
9. Positive psychology focuses on developing therapeutic techniques that
increase _____, rather than just reducing the symptoms of _.
the number of friends; personal well-being
psychological disorders; personal well-being
the number of therapy visits; psychological disorders
personal well-being; psychological disorders
10. If a healthcare professional is counseling a patient with a high risk of
breast cancer due to obesity and alcohol use, what lifestyle changes
should they recommend?
Increase alcohol consumption and decrease exercise.
Focus solely on weight loss without considering diet.
, Maintain current lifestyle and focus on medication.
Increase exercise and fruit intake while reducing alcohol
consumption.
11. Children from low-income families tend to be more antisocial and
aggressive due to:
More access to extracurricular activities
Increased parental monitoring
Greater number of stressors experienced
Decreased exposure to neighbourhood violence
12. Discuss why fast food labels may not lead to significant changes in
consumer behavior.
Consumers prioritize price over health information provided on
fast food labels.
Fast food labels may not lead to significant changes in
consumer behavior due to factors like convenience, taste
preferences, and lack of health literacy.
Fast food labels are designed to be very informative and thus
always change consumer behavior.
Fast food labels are only effective when consumers are already
health-conscious.
13. Describe the role of group support in the Ornish program as
emphasized by Dean Ornish.
Group support is only beneficial for individuals with severe
health issues.
Group support is less important than diet and exercise in the
Ornish program.
