ACLM BOARD REVIEW QUIZ: HEALTH BEHAVIOR CHANGE
(SECTION 2)EXAM QUESTIONS WITH 100% CORRECT VERIFIED
ANSWERS A COMPLETE SOLUTION COVERS 2024/2025 BEST
RATED A+ FOR PASS
A patient says, "As much as I love to run, I am really struggling to find time to do it
because it takes from what little time I have with my kids." You respond saying,
"You value your time with your kids and you wish you could find more time to
enjoy the benefits of running." What kind of reflection was this?
a) Double-sided
b) Prescriptive
c) Amplified
d) Basic - CORRECT ANSWERS a) Double-sided
During a follow-up visit, a 31-year-old patient with obesity shares that she has
been consuming more vegetables and whole-grains for the past 2 weeks, resulting
in feeling more energized and her clothes fitting more comfortably. Upon
recognizing and celebrating their progress, the patient appears discouraged and
says, "I've lost weight initially with the other diets I've tried, but then I gain it right
back. I know that's going to happen this time, too." Which of the following is the
best response to support reframing this nonproductive thinking?
a) "Besides gaining all the weight right back, what are some other possible
outcomes of your health changes?"
b) "Who will be your support system this time?"
c) "How important is it to you to lose weight?"
d) "What would be a good next step toward long-term weight loss?" - CORRECT
ANSWERS a) "Besides gaining all the weight right back, what are some other
possible outcomes of your health changes?"
, ACLM BOARD REVIEW QUIZ: HEALTH BEHAVIOR CHANGE
(SECTION 2)EXAM QUESTIONS WITH 100% CORRECT VERIFIED
ANSWERS A COMPLETE SOLUTION COVERS 2024/2025 BEST
RATED A+ FOR PASS
During a previous visit, a 49-year-old patient with cardiovascular disease
developed an action plan to pack a lunch for work 3 days a week. In reviewing this
action plan, the patient states that they have not been able to adhere to this plan
because their spouse recently started a new job, and they are now in charge of
getting the kids ready for school in the morning. They share that they were able to
pack a healthy lunch a couple of days last month, and this helped them feel more
focused and energized at work. But they are just too busy to prepare food with
the new household responsibilities. Which of the following is the best example of
a double-sided reflection based on what the patient has shared?
a) "You don't have time to pack a lunch and, when you eat healthy, you feel more
energized during the workday."
b) "It sounds like even though you tried you weren't able to follow through on the
goal you set for yourse - CORRECT ANSWERS a) "You don't have time to
pack a lunch and, when you eat healthy, you feel more energized during the
workday."
During an initial visit with a patient, you learn that they are upset about their
recent type 2 diabetes diagnosis. What is the most effective first reaction in
supporting the therapeutic alliance?
a) "It really isn't that scary. We have a lot of information about diabetes, and I can
provide you with everything you need to know"
b) "I hope that you will finally take my advice about your eating habits now.
We've been talking about this for a long time."
(SECTION 2)EXAM QUESTIONS WITH 100% CORRECT VERIFIED
ANSWERS A COMPLETE SOLUTION COVERS 2024/2025 BEST
RATED A+ FOR PASS
A patient says, "As much as I love to run, I am really struggling to find time to do it
because it takes from what little time I have with my kids." You respond saying,
"You value your time with your kids and you wish you could find more time to
enjoy the benefits of running." What kind of reflection was this?
a) Double-sided
b) Prescriptive
c) Amplified
d) Basic - CORRECT ANSWERS a) Double-sided
During a follow-up visit, a 31-year-old patient with obesity shares that she has
been consuming more vegetables and whole-grains for the past 2 weeks, resulting
in feeling more energized and her clothes fitting more comfortably. Upon
recognizing and celebrating their progress, the patient appears discouraged and
says, "I've lost weight initially with the other diets I've tried, but then I gain it right
back. I know that's going to happen this time, too." Which of the following is the
best response to support reframing this nonproductive thinking?
a) "Besides gaining all the weight right back, what are some other possible
outcomes of your health changes?"
b) "Who will be your support system this time?"
c) "How important is it to you to lose weight?"
d) "What would be a good next step toward long-term weight loss?" - CORRECT
ANSWERS a) "Besides gaining all the weight right back, what are some other
possible outcomes of your health changes?"
, ACLM BOARD REVIEW QUIZ: HEALTH BEHAVIOR CHANGE
(SECTION 2)EXAM QUESTIONS WITH 100% CORRECT VERIFIED
ANSWERS A COMPLETE SOLUTION COVERS 2024/2025 BEST
RATED A+ FOR PASS
During a previous visit, a 49-year-old patient with cardiovascular disease
developed an action plan to pack a lunch for work 3 days a week. In reviewing this
action plan, the patient states that they have not been able to adhere to this plan
because their spouse recently started a new job, and they are now in charge of
getting the kids ready for school in the morning. They share that they were able to
pack a healthy lunch a couple of days last month, and this helped them feel more
focused and energized at work. But they are just too busy to prepare food with
the new household responsibilities. Which of the following is the best example of
a double-sided reflection based on what the patient has shared?
a) "You don't have time to pack a lunch and, when you eat healthy, you feel more
energized during the workday."
b) "It sounds like even though you tried you weren't able to follow through on the
goal you set for yourse - CORRECT ANSWERS a) "You don't have time to
pack a lunch and, when you eat healthy, you feel more energized during the
workday."
During an initial visit with a patient, you learn that they are upset about their
recent type 2 diabetes diagnosis. What is the most effective first reaction in
supporting the therapeutic alliance?
a) "It really isn't that scary. We have a lot of information about diabetes, and I can
provide you with everything you need to know"
b) "I hope that you will finally take my advice about your eating habits now.
We've been talking about this for a long time."
