Health Coaching Master EXAM QUESTIONS
AND ANSWERS latest 2024
Eating a diet high in _______ fat(s) increases risk for high cholesterol.
a. Trans
b. Unsaturated
c. Saturated
d. A and C - ANSWER>>D
What does it mean for an individual if they have a family history of
high cholesterol?
a. They are more likely to develop high cholesterol given both
environmental and genetic contributing factors.
b. There is no genetic influence, so there is no increased risk.
c. Environmental factors are the only influence.
d. B and C - ANSWER>>A
Total LDL (bad) cholesterol should be:
a. Less than 200 mg/dl
b. Less than 100 mg/dl
c. Greater than or equal to 60 mg/dl
d. Less than 150 mg/dl - ANSWER>>B
HDL is the "good" cholesterol and a lower number is better
a. True
b. False - ANSWER>>B
Complication of fibromyalgia include depression and a higher risk of
death by suicide or injuries.
a. True
,b. False - ANSWER>>A
Rheumatoid arthritis can attack organs as well as joints.
a. True
b. False - ANSWER>>A
A 42-year old man comes to his 5th coaching session eagerly working
toward his goal of improving his relationship with his boss. Client: I
tried to reason with her three times this week but my boss just didn't
get it. She doesn't live in a world with reason and logic. She twice
called me out in front of the group and on Friday told me I needed to
step up my game AFTER I reached a major sales goal. Coach: A lot
happened this week that seems frustrating. What is one thing that
happened during the week between you and your boss that was an
improvement from last month?
The coach is demonstrating the use of what coaching technique?
a. Empathy
b. Amplified reflection
c. Positive psychology
d. Righting reflex - ANSWER>>C
A client comes to their 5th coaching session and has made progress in
improving their sleep but is having trouble with their goal of
increasing their physical activity.
Client: "I really want to feel better...but it's just too hard. I've got two
jobs and I take care of my parents too."
Which of the following coach responses is NOT a response that would
increase change talk?
a. "What makes the protocol feel hard and impossible?"
b. "What changes have you made in your life that felt frustrating and
impossible and yet you achieved them?"
c. "Let's pretend that making this change is possible and that it's not
hard. What might work?"
,d. "What small step might be possible and not feel as hard?" -
ANSWER>>A
A 55-year old woman comes to her first coaching session having
completed several wellness assessments. The coach asked the client
to work on these assessments at the end of their first session for what
purpose?
a. Assessments help the client see what parts of the wellness wheel
she needs to focus on improving
b. Assessments help the coach figure out where to begin with this
client
c. Assessments are a tool coaches use with all clients as part of their
scope of practice
d. Assessments help the client reflect on her life and discover aspects
of her wellbeing
e. The coach can refer to these assessments later in their relationship
to help move the client forward with her goals - ANSWER>>D
Which open-ended question would be best if your client is in the
stage of contemplation?
a. What would have to happen that would signal you that it's time to
start thinking about changing?
b. What would be some pros and cons of making a change right now?
c. What has worked for you in the past?
d. Why make this change? - ANSWER>>B
High blood pressure is often called the "silent killer" because it usually
lacks symptoms.
A. True
B. False - ANSWER>>A
Match the terms with their associated blood pressure measurements:
Hypertension:
, Normal BP:
Prehypertension:
between 120/80 and 139/80 mmHg
140/90 mmHg or higher
120/80 - ANSWER>>Hypertension: 140/90 mmHg or higher
Normal BP: 120/80
Prehypertension: between 120/80 and 139/80 mmHg
Select all of the following that increase risk for high blood pressure:
Poor diet
Excessive thirst
Obesity
Chest Pain
Shortness of breath
Tobacco use
Fatigue
Physical inactivity - ANSWER>>Poor diet
Obesity
Tobacco use
Physical inactivity
Which of the following are symptoms of newly-diagnosed type 1 DM
(T1DM)? (Select all correct ANSWERs)
Nocturnal urination
Jaw and neck pain
Chest pain
Feeling weak
Excessive thirst
Nausea and vomiting
Fatigue - ANSWER>>Nocturnal urination
Excessive thirst
Nausea and vomiting
Fatigue
AND ANSWERS latest 2024
Eating a diet high in _______ fat(s) increases risk for high cholesterol.
a. Trans
b. Unsaturated
c. Saturated
d. A and C - ANSWER>>D
What does it mean for an individual if they have a family history of
high cholesterol?
a. They are more likely to develop high cholesterol given both
environmental and genetic contributing factors.
b. There is no genetic influence, so there is no increased risk.
c. Environmental factors are the only influence.
d. B and C - ANSWER>>A
Total LDL (bad) cholesterol should be:
a. Less than 200 mg/dl
b. Less than 100 mg/dl
c. Greater than or equal to 60 mg/dl
d. Less than 150 mg/dl - ANSWER>>B
HDL is the "good" cholesterol and a lower number is better
a. True
b. False - ANSWER>>B
Complication of fibromyalgia include depression and a higher risk of
death by suicide or injuries.
a. True
,b. False - ANSWER>>A
Rheumatoid arthritis can attack organs as well as joints.
a. True
b. False - ANSWER>>A
A 42-year old man comes to his 5th coaching session eagerly working
toward his goal of improving his relationship with his boss. Client: I
tried to reason with her three times this week but my boss just didn't
get it. She doesn't live in a world with reason and logic. She twice
called me out in front of the group and on Friday told me I needed to
step up my game AFTER I reached a major sales goal. Coach: A lot
happened this week that seems frustrating. What is one thing that
happened during the week between you and your boss that was an
improvement from last month?
The coach is demonstrating the use of what coaching technique?
a. Empathy
b. Amplified reflection
c. Positive psychology
d. Righting reflex - ANSWER>>C
A client comes to their 5th coaching session and has made progress in
improving their sleep but is having trouble with their goal of
increasing their physical activity.
Client: "I really want to feel better...but it's just too hard. I've got two
jobs and I take care of my parents too."
Which of the following coach responses is NOT a response that would
increase change talk?
a. "What makes the protocol feel hard and impossible?"
b. "What changes have you made in your life that felt frustrating and
impossible and yet you achieved them?"
c. "Let's pretend that making this change is possible and that it's not
hard. What might work?"
,d. "What small step might be possible and not feel as hard?" -
ANSWER>>A
A 55-year old woman comes to her first coaching session having
completed several wellness assessments. The coach asked the client
to work on these assessments at the end of their first session for what
purpose?
a. Assessments help the client see what parts of the wellness wheel
she needs to focus on improving
b. Assessments help the coach figure out where to begin with this
client
c. Assessments are a tool coaches use with all clients as part of their
scope of practice
d. Assessments help the client reflect on her life and discover aspects
of her wellbeing
e. The coach can refer to these assessments later in their relationship
to help move the client forward with her goals - ANSWER>>D
Which open-ended question would be best if your client is in the
stage of contemplation?
a. What would have to happen that would signal you that it's time to
start thinking about changing?
b. What would be some pros and cons of making a change right now?
c. What has worked for you in the past?
d. Why make this change? - ANSWER>>B
High blood pressure is often called the "silent killer" because it usually
lacks symptoms.
A. True
B. False - ANSWER>>A
Match the terms with their associated blood pressure measurements:
Hypertension:
, Normal BP:
Prehypertension:
between 120/80 and 139/80 mmHg
140/90 mmHg or higher
120/80 - ANSWER>>Hypertension: 140/90 mmHg or higher
Normal BP: 120/80
Prehypertension: between 120/80 and 139/80 mmHg
Select all of the following that increase risk for high blood pressure:
Poor diet
Excessive thirst
Obesity
Chest Pain
Shortness of breath
Tobacco use
Fatigue
Physical inactivity - ANSWER>>Poor diet
Obesity
Tobacco use
Physical inactivity
Which of the following are symptoms of newly-diagnosed type 1 DM
(T1DM)? (Select all correct ANSWERs)
Nocturnal urination
Jaw and neck pain
Chest pain
Feeling weak
Excessive thirst
Nausea and vomiting
Fatigue - ANSWER>>Nocturnal urination
Excessive thirst
Nausea and vomiting
Fatigue
