Health & Wellness Coaching Exam Test Prep Practice Questions 2

Practice Question #6: Which of the following behavior change technique is considered most collaborative? A. Motivational Interviewing B. Health Education C. Prochaska's Stages of Change D. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy

A is correct answer

Practice Question #7: At which coaching session is it best to set SMART goals? A. First session B. Second session C. 6th session D. After at least 2 months

A or B is correct. Most often the first session is for visioning and second session is goal setting but it can be done in first session too!

Practice Question #39: Your client is going to be assessed for obesity at his next visit. The _____ measurement is most common and the ______ measurement is best for assessing visceral fat. (Health Harvard Link in Study Guide) A. Waist-to-hip; Skinfolds B. Skinfolds; BMI C. BMI; Waist-to-hip D. MRI; Skinfolds

Answer is C

Practice Question #45: A Coach and Client are working on goal-setting. The Coach asks the question: "Is this goal within your capabilities?" and "Does this goal depend on anyone else's choices?" Which of the letters in the SMART acronym is the coach trying to clarify? A. Specific B. Measurable C. Attainable D. Relevant E. Time-Specific

Answer is C

Practice Question #24: When the interaction of skill and challenge are matched you are said to be experiencing____? A. Fulfillment B. Well-being C. Flow

Answer is C.

Practice Question #34: (CDC reference provided in study guide for healthy lifestyles competencies). Your client tells you their provider told them they need to increase their HDL but he doesn't even know what that is. So, he asks you to explain it. Which description below best describes what HDL is? A. The total cholesterol level in the blood. B. The average level of sugar in the blood. C. The total amount of fat in the blood. D. The level of "good cholesterol" in the blood.

Answer is D

Practice Question #37: You are on your second session with your client and she tells you she is not satisfied with her stress levels. It stresses her out just thinking about it. Her goals is to reduce her stress levels to increase her energy. Prior to this session, she took a strengths assessment. Her strengths included bravery, humor, and fairness. Her lowest categories in the strengths assessment were gratitude, prudence, and creativity. Which of the following is the most appropriate approach for this client? (Coaching Psychology Manual, pg. 50, 107). A. Encourage the client to explore her artistic side. B. Encourage the client to use a gratitude journal. C. Establish a schedule to set aside listening to the meditation app HeadSpace. D. Explore the client's strengths to find ways to meet her goals.

Answer is D

Practice Question #51: Your client has just set goals. You then ask "On a scale of 1-10, how confident are you that you will be successful with that goal?" What is this technique called? A. Motivational Interviewing B. Confidence Ruler C. Powerful Questioning

B. Confidence Ruler. Coaching Psychology Manual pg. 86

Practice Question #106: The Drs. Prochaska (pg. 15) often talk about the "two Ds" or Doubt and Delay when client's most often ask themselves "Is change really worth it?". These "two Ds" are most likely to appear in which stage of change? A. Precontemplation B. Contemplation C. Preparation D. Action E. Maintenance

B. Contemplation

Practice Question #68: The following scenario represents the coach utilizing which of the 5 Ds in the cycle of appreciative inquiry? Coach: Tell me about a time where you did really well managing your stress during finals week? Client: I did well last spring semester when I was living by myself. A. Define B. Discover C. Dream D. Design E. Destiny

B. Discover (Coaching Psychology, pg. 68)

Practice Question #72: A common principal of adult learning is that their motivation is internal rather than external. You are a coach and have a client that is trying to improve their nutrition and eating habits. Which of the following activity would be best for your client (adult learner)? A. Conducting a pantry makeover B. Discovering a time where the client indicates they ate healthy C. Developing a rewards system for eating fruits and vegetables D. Integrating a lunch time accountability buddy

B. Discovering a time where the client indicates they ate healthy

Practice Question #96: Client: I am so confused about this. Coach: So this diagnosis of diabetes is new and confusing. What would you most like to know about it? Client: Why my body isn't working anymore. Coach: With diabetes there is something wrong with insulin-either your body doesn't make enough or your body is not able to use the insulin that is there. Does that make sense? What else can I tell you about it? Which of the following motivational interviewing technique is the coach demonstrating? A. Developing Discrepancy B. Elicit-Provide-Elicit C. Increasing Change Talk D. Rolling with Resistance

B. Elicit-Provide-Elicit

Practice Question #57: Wellness assessments are often used in wellness coaching. They are used as a way to build trust and rapport and are used as a springboard to start the coaching sessions (among other things). Nevertheless, wellness assessments must be used with caution as they tend to lead a coach into an _______ mind set rather than an empathetic one. A. Compassionate B. Evaluative C. Supportive D. Appreciative

B. Evaluative (Coaching Psychology Manual pg. 114-115)

Practice question #2: Which type of reflection is the following statement. "It's sounds like you are saying getting more sleep is important to you but you are not willing to give up video games at night." A. Simple reflection B. Amplified reflection C. Double-sided reflection

C is correct answer!

Practice Question #56: Lane is a wellness coach and also sells probiotic supplements to his coaching clients in which he makes a commission. At what point in the coaching relationship must Lane disclose this information to his client per the ICHWC ethics guidelines? A. At some point during the coaching relationship B. Before the sale is made to the client C. At minimum, after the sale to the client. D. Before any coaching begins.

D. Before any coaching begins.

Practice Question #95: According to the ICHWC study guide, which of the following disease/condition is NOT associated with chronic inflammation?: A. Arthritis B. Alzheimer's disease C. Cancer D. Depression

D. Depression

Practice Question #14: Prochaska, Norcross, & DiClemente recommend a nurturing parent style of coaching for those in which stage: A. Action B. Preparation C. Precontemplation

Answer is C

Practice Question #22: Goal-setting theory includes four mechanisms for behavior change. Which of the following is not a mechanism of goal-setting theory? A. Directed attention B. Persistence C. Motivation D. Strategy

Answer is C

Practice Question #101: A coaches ratio of reflections to number of questions is one simple way of assessing a coaches skills. According to Miller & Rollnick (pg. 326), the ratio of reflections to questions should be around____? A. 2:1 B. 3:1 C. 1:2 D. 1:3

A. 2:1

Practice Question #89: Empathy, affirmation, zest, playfulness, authenticity, courage, calm and warmth are all examples of what skills? A. Being skills B. Self-compassion skills C. Trust skills D. Goal-setting skills

A. Being skills

Practice Question #81: Coach Janea asks her client in the first session "what more do you want to know about me before we begin?". While not talking too long or too much about yourself is a hallmark of a good coach, why might Coach Janea feel it is important to ask this question in the first session? A. Establish a sense of connection with the client B. To highlight her coaching expertise C. Get all the client's questions answered before starting the session D. To take time to interject the difference between coaching and education

A. Establish a sense of connection with the client (Coaching Psychology, pg. 126)

Practice Question #86: Expressing empathy is a skill. One example of demonstrating empathy is to make observations and not evaluations as a coach. "You failed to drink 5 cups of water each day last week" is an example of a ___________ vs "You drank 5 cups of water on Monday and Tuesday last week" is an example of a ___________. A. Evaluation; observation B. Observation; evaluation C. Evaluation; evaluation D. Observation; observation

A. Evaluation; observation (Coaching Psychology, pg. 59, NVC)

Practice Question #55: Coach Cherie waited 10 minutes for her client Jamal to call for his wellness coaching appointment. After 10 minutes, Coach Cherie called Jamal and left this message: "Hi Jamal! It is Cherie your wellness coach. I had us down to meet at 2:00pm today to discuss your challenges with smoking at work. Let me know if you would like to reschedule." Which of the following HIPAA basic requirements did Coach Cherie violate? A. Minimum Necessary Rule B. Impermissible Uses and Disclosures Rule C. Authorization Rule D. Access Rule

A. Minimum Necessary Rule OR B. Impermissible Uses and Disclosures Rule https://www.hhs.gov/.../for-professionals/privacy/index.html

Practice Question #91: Which of the following is a controllable risk factor for high blood pressure? A. Physical inactivity B. Ethnicity C. Genetics D. Age

A. Physical inactivity

Practice Question #60: Which skill is the coach exemplifying in the scenario below?: Client: I did so well last week and basically blew off every goal this week. I am so pissed at myself. Coach: You are frustrated because you know how successful you can be. Tell me what went well this week despite not meeting your goals. A. Positive reframing B. Confidence assessment C. Affirmations D. Perceptive reflections

A. Positive reframing quote from coaching psychology manual pg. 44

Practice Question #53: Your client developed a pro - con list for quitting smoking. The cons outweighed the pros two to one. Which stage of change is your client most likely in when it comes to quitting smoking? A. Pre-contemplation B. Contemplation C. Preparation D. Action

A. Pre-contemplation (Prochaska, pg. 36) According to Prochaska, cons and pros are equal means contemplation.

Practice Question #83: According to Prochaska & Prochaska (pg. 12) the most difficult transition for anyone to make within the transtheoretical model is from _________ to _________? A. Precontemplation to Contemplation B. Contemplation to Preparation C. Preparation to Action D. Action to Maintenance

A. Precontemplation to Contemplation

Practice Question #62: You see an advertisement for an NBC-HWC. The advertisement reads "work with me to lose 30 pounds in 30 days". Which of the following ICF standards of ethical conduct might the coach be violating? A. Professional Conduct at Large B. Conflicts of Interest C. Professional Conduct with Clients D. Confidentiality/Privacy

A. Professional Conduct at Large (Coaching Psychology Manual, pg. 23)

Practice Question #77: The readiness to change ruler is a self-report scale from 0 to 10 that helps a coach gage when a client might be ready to change. Which of the following questions would be best for someone who answers in the middle (e.g. a 5 or a 6)? A. What might put the mark a little higher on the scale? B. What qualities in yourself are important to you? C. How will you know when it is time to think about changing?

A. What might put the mark a little higher on the scale? (Muth, pg. 49)

Practice Question #38: Based on your client's health history she has been exercising regularly (biking) for three years maintaining 175 minutes per week. She indicated to you her new goal is to complete a triathlon and she has already started adding some running and swimming to her weekly routine. Which stage of change is the client most likely in as it pertains to her new goal of completing a triathlon? (Prochaska & Prochaska pp. 1-33) A. Maintenance B. Action C. Preparation D. Contemplation E. Precontemplation

Answer is B with her new goal of a triathlon she is taking action.

Practice Question #12: If a coach promotes losing 20 pounds in one week after taking a supplement daily, the coach is violating: A. ICF Standards of Ethical Conduct B. ACSM Guidelines C. USDA Nutritional Guidelines

Answer is A

Practice Question #16: Which of the following would NOT be included in a coaching agreement? A. Health History B. Description of Coaching Services C. No-show Policy D. Fee Schedule

Answer is A

Practice Question #17: Which of the following best describes the righting reflex? A. Coach gives advice and offers solutions. B. Coach supports the client's right to choose which option they want. C. Coach follows the client's lead.

Answer is A

Practice Question #25: If the client is largely resistant to change they are most likely in which stage of change? A. Precontemplation B. Contemplation C. Preparation D. Maintenance

Answer is A

Practice Question #27: Which of the following is an example of an unbiased question? A. Where might you start? B. Have you considered hiring a personal trainer? C. Can you set a goal to complete next week? D. Have you thought about keeping a food log?

Answer is A

Practice Question #33. Prochaska & Prochaska in their book Changing to Thrive (pg.12) indicate that the most significant jump from one stage of change to the next is between _______ and ________. A. Precontemplation ➡️ contemplation B. Contemplation ➡️ Preparation C. Preparation ➡️ Action D. Action ➡️ Maintenance

Answer is A

Practice Question #40: A coach sees his client in the grocery store with what appears to be her mother standing next to her. He approaches his client and tells her what a great job she has been doing with her weight loss and smoking cessation. According to the ICHWC Code of Ethics, which of the following ethical principles is most likely being violated by this coach's actions? (A) Confidentiality (B) Conflict of interest (C) Consent (D) Professional boundaries (E) Scope of practice

Answer is A

Practice Question #9: Which of the following is not one of the five principles of Appreciative Inquiry? A. Empathetic B. Positive C. Anticipatory D. Poetic

Answer is A

Practice Question #13: During a coaching session as the coach you are finding yourself checking social media. You are most likely struggling with: A. Building rapport B. Coaching presence C. Empathy

Answer is B

Practice Question #21: If a coach gets a client to begin advocating for their own change, this is called: A. Reframing B. Evoking C. Structuring D. Zooming

Answer is B

Practice Question #50: Client: I know that if I got a gym membership I would definitely increase my physical activity but I am so worried about looking dumb or getting injured. Which stage of change is this client most likely in? (Prochaska, Page 15). A. Precontemplation B. Contemplation C. Preparation D. Never gonna do it.

Answer is B

Practice Question #44: Client: I don't have time to prep healthy food for lunch or dinner and neither does anyone in my family! Coach: Since you don't have time to food prep, let's talk about the smoothies you said you were drinking 3 times a week and loving them. Which reflective listening skill is the coach using? (WellCoaches manual page 68) A. Simple Reflection B. Shifted-Focus Reflection C. Amplified Reflection

Answer is B ahhh, too easy

Practice Question #11: If you as the coach experience a traumatic life event that you feel will effect your ability to coach, per the ICF Standards of Ethical Conduct you should: A. Continue to coach and survey your client at the end to see how you performed B. Ask your client if they would be willing to take a break from coaching C. Suspend or terminate the coaching relationship and refer them to another coach

Answer is C

Practice Question #8: The following description is a the definition of which term?"the feeling that you understand and share another person's experiences and emotions" A. Sympathy B. Empathy C. Rapport D. Coaching Relationship

B

Practice Question #30: Coaches are sometimes called "guides on the side". This means: A. You provide only helpful suggestions. B. You are comfortable not knowing what is best for your client. C. You provide education at each session.

B is correct.

Practice Question #29: Self-disclosure on the part of the coach is often not advised. Which of the following reason would make self-disclosure appropriate? A. To let your client know you've experienced something similar B. To promote trust C. To give your client time to think D. To show sympathy

B is the answer.

Practice Question #32: Which of the following is NOT an example of mindful listening? (Coaching Psychology Manual pg. 34) A. Pause after your client has spoken. B. Listen for only the facts. C. Do not interrupt (except if a client wanders off track) D. Mirror what the client has said to confirm your understanding.

B is the answer.

Practice Question #59: Hailey has noticed that her client interrupts her quite frequently when she does speak during coaching calls.Miller and Rollnick would identify this as what? A. Moving from pre-contemplation to contemplation B. A sign of discord C. A client expressing their autonomy

B. A sign of discord

Practice Question #94: Client: I thought red wine was supposed to be good for your heart. That is why I drink it each night. Coach: You are right-it does look like there are some benefits to drinking red wine along with some risks. The motivational interviewing technique the coach demonstrated was: A. Simple reflection B. Agreement with a twist C. Double sided reflection D. Reframing

B. Agreement with a twist

Practice Question #87: As a coach you have noticed a pattern where your client tends to be overzealous and unrealistic in his goals (e.g. gain 5 pounds of muscle in two weeks). Which of the following suggestions exemplifies the "coach approach"? A. Develop more realistic goals for your client and discuss with them at next session. B. Carefully monitor the goals set to help clients keep them realistic. C. Work on goal setting, even if it is the whole discussion that session, to make sure they can accomplish every goal.

B. Carefully monitor the goals set to help clients keep them realistic. OR I can see why "C" might be a reasonable option as well. I will explain my thinking and also acknowledge it just might be a bad question. I was thinking a "coach approach" would be more gradual and let the clients discover over time by learning through their own process of goal setting to gradual introduce and design goals for themselves that they succeed at more often. It is considered rare in coaching to spend an entire session on goal setting. This is often done in the health education approach but not as common in coaching. I often try to include word qualifiers in answers, such as words like always, never, etc. if you see these types of words in an answer it is more than likely the wrong answer. In this question I used the words "whole session" to serve as the indicator. Let me know if any of this does not make sense. It is also not the job of a coach to "make sure they can accomplish every goal"-I would argue-although I recognize there is disagreement around this point most likely.

Practice Question #100: Coach: In what way did your type II diabetes impact you today?Client: I was low energy all day and didn't get anything done. Maybe I would have a little more energy if I paid more attention to my blood sugar. The client's response is an example of what? A. Resistance B. Change Talk C. Maintaining Status Quo D. Design Thinking

B. Change Talk

Practice Question #105: Client: I'm feeling pretty depressed today. Coach: Something has changed since we last talked. The coach's reply is an example of a ___________? A. Simple Reflection B. Complex Reflection C. Affirmation D. Open-ended Question

B. Complex Reflection (Miller & Rollnick, pg. 58)

Practice Question #73: Coaches need to understand all factors that may impact one's health. Read the description below regarding your next client. Which factors would be included as a social determinant of health? James is a 65 year old male. He has a high stress job and has sleep apnea. James lives in a food desert and offend doesn't feel safe in his neighborhood. He has a BMI of 31 and is pre-diabetic. He is physically inactive and lacks self confidence because he was never good at sports. James is coming to you because he wants to lose weight, walk more, stop drinking soda and learn how to improve his sleep. A. Pre-diabetic/BMI of 31 B. Food desert/safety C. Food desert/physically inactive D. Stressful job/sleep apnea

B. Food desert/safety

Practice Question #88: You've had a great client that has made tremendous progress. After working with her for the last 18 months you have noticed she is seems to be no longer benefiting from your coaching relationship. According to the ICF code of ethics, what should you consider doing? A. Refer her to another coach. B. Let her know what you are noticing and suggest you end the coaching relationship at this time. C. Keep coaching her as there are always things to work on.

B. Let her know what you are noticing and suggest you end the coaching relationship at this time.

Practice Question #67: Exploring clients personal motivation Show empathy Identify discrepancies Roll with resistance Assist self-efficacy The above are principles of what coaching technique? A. Appreciative Inquiry B. Motivational Interviewing C. Non-violent Communication D. Positive Psychology

B. Motivational Interviewing (Jordan, pg. 72)

Practice Question #97: You are approached by a researcher, who has IRB approval, to share your health coaching data. You provide the data with no identifying information. Under HIPAA privacy rules, did you need to let your clients know you shared their data? A. Yes B. No

B. No (Muth, pg. 167)

Practice Question #84: Client: "I can't do this. I've once again failed at getting my exercise in this week; I suck." Coach: "I can hear how defeated you are. There is no doubt that health behavior change can be hard. If you heard your daughter say what you just said to me what would be your response to her." Client: "I would reminder her that she is strong and capable and things take time and not to be so hard on herself." Coach: "Exactly. Sometimes we are just so hard on ourselves." What skill is the coach trying to teach the client when negative self-talk happens? A. Empathy B. Self-Compassion C. Authenticity D. Confidence

B. Self-Compassion

Practice Question #65: Setting goals is a primary task of wellness coaching and is grounded in science. Which of the following statements is NOT a purpose of goal-setting with your clients. A. Goals serve as a way to direct a client's attention. B. Setting goals improves self-efficacy. C. Goals positively affect persistence. D. Goals are energizing

B. Setting goals improves self-efficacy. The actual act of setting goals doesn't improve self efficacy the act of accomplishing goals does. (Coaching Psychology, pg.133)

Practice Question #80: John is a 58 year old male living in Sarasota, Florida. You noticed on this health history that he wrote "I am taking some sorta statin but not sure what for." Which of the following responses to John is correct? A. Statins improve your overall health. B. Statins help lower your LDL (bad) cholesterol level C. Statins help lower your HDL (good) cholesterol level D. Statins improve your hearts ability to function.

B. Statins help lower your LDL (bad) cholesterol level (CDC website on statins)

Practice Question #108: You are meeting with your client for your 5th session and your client lets you know that his best friend was in a bad car accident this past week and he is crying. What is the appropriate response? A. Let's reschedule until you are ready to talk about your goals. B. Would you be open to setting everything aside and talking with me about your friend? C. I have a great counselor I can refer you to after our session today that you should go see. D. Oh no! What caused the accident?

B. Would you be open to setting everything aside and talking with me about your friend?

Practice Question #109: A 52-year-old woman comes to her 15th session with her coach. Her goal is to reduce her stress st work and improve her relationship with her boss. She mentions that her boss is always nagging her to not eat her lunch at her desk while she works. To reframe the client's perception, which of the following is the most appropriate response? A. Your boss sounds annoying. B. Your boss seems to really want you to take your lunch break and not work through it. C. Your boss is stressing you out. D. You don't like it when your boss nags you like that. E. I would not want to work for your boss either.

B. Your boss seems to really want you to take your lunch break and not work through it.

Practice Question #26: Which of the following is NOT a domain of emotional intelligence? A. Self-Awareness B. Self-Management C. Self-Fulfillment D. Social Awareness

C is correct

Practice Question #3: Which of the following is true about brainstorming sessions? a. Brainstorming sessions last as long as they need to. b. Very specific answers c. No evaluation of quality of answers d. All of the above

C is correct answer!

Practice Question #90: Your clients employer makes them attend three coaching sessions in order to get a $10 co-pay vs. a $40 co-pay. At your first session, you open the call by asking your client what was the best part of his day so far. He responds, "only two more of these and I get to pay $30 less for my co-pay". Which of the following would be an example of an amplified reflection? A. "You only need to chat with me two more times to get a better co-pay." B. "You are coming to these coaching sessions just to get the discount for your co-pay." C. "The best part of your day is checking this coaching session off your list."

C. "The best part of your day is checking this coaching session off your list." OR B. "You are coming to these coaching sessions just to get the discount for your co-pay." C is the answer but I think B could count too! The definition of amplified is to take the reflection to an exaggerated or extreme elevation. B would be an example of an exaggeration but I think c can be interpreted as an exaggeration if said in a certain way. Basically I wrote a bad question 😂

Practice Question #103: Using reflections is a common way to respond to patient/client discord. Example Client Discord: How old are you? How can you possibly understand me? Coach's Possible Reflective Responses: 1. You're looking for some help, and you're not really sure if I'm the right person to provide it? 2. You're wondering if I'll really be able to help you. 3. It seems like there's no chance at all that I could help you. Identify the type of reflection for each response listed above. A. 1. Amplified 2. Simple 3. Double-sided B. 1. Simple 2. Double-sided 3. Amplified C. 1. Double-sided 2. Simple 3. Amplified D. 1. Double-sided 2. Amplified 3. Simple

C. 1. Double-sided 2. Simple 3. Amplified Miller & Rollnick, pg. 209

Practice Question #76: Coach Kamil has a list of words next to his computer in his office where he does all his coaching. The list includes: Serenity Interest Hope Inspiration Awe Amusement Gratitude Joy Pride Love What does this list of words represent? A. Ways to exemplify coaching presence B. Concepts of the wellness continuum C. A list of positive emotions that increase well-being D. Components of the wellness wheel

C. A list of positive emotions that increase well-being This is Barbara Fredrickson's list of 10 positive emotions

Practice Question #70 Communicating effectively is a competency of health and wellness coaching. The following scenario demonstrates which coaching skill under the competency of communicating effectively? Client: My sister never considers my opinion, takes control of every situation, and always brushes off my concerns and contributions I make taking care of our mother. Coach: It sounds like you are not feeling valued. A. Intimacy B. Establishing trust C. Active listening D. Holding space

C. Active listening (Bark, pg. 69)

Practice Question #82: When is the most appropriate time to assess a client's readiness to change using a stages of change tool? A. At the end of a session to determine whether coaching is coming to an end B. In the middle of a session to determine whether progress is being made C. At the beginning of a session to determine readiness for a taking action for a particular behavior

C. At the beginning of a session to determine readiness for a taking action for a particular behavior (Bark, pg. 325)

Practice Question #64: According to our resource by Dr. Jordan (pg. 73), there is one particular time that closed-ended questions are appropriate. When is that time? A. Brainstorming B. Setting the Agenda C. Check-Ins

C. Check-Ins. https://www.facebook.com/HWCtestprep/photos/p.1672469692776036/1672469692776036/?type=3&theater

Practice Question #78: Martin Seligman, the founder of positive psychology, describes happiness as having a pleasant life. But the notion of a full life must include a pleasant life, a _______ life, and a _______ life. A. Creative; Spiritual B. Loving; Positive C. Engaged; Meaningful D. Optimistic; Engaged

C. Engaged; Meaningful (Muth pg. 29)

Practice Question #54: Positive psychology continues to be a focus within the wellness coaching discipline. Fredrickson contends that happiness that includes people not only feeling good but doing good is defined as:_____? A. Positivity B. Mindfulness C. Flourishing D. Positivity Core

C. Flourishing (Coaching Manual pg. 64)

Practice Question #79: Coaches are often taught to use strength-based and value-based curricula in their coaching practice. Evidence supports using the client's strengths and emphasizing their values increases their ______________? A. Ability to set goals B. External motivation C. Internal motivation D. Positivity mindset

C. Internal motivation (Muth, pg. 37)

Practice Question #98: Coach: Tell me about how your training for the marathon is coming along. Client: I sprained my ankle yesterday but it is not too bad. It is swollen and looks bruised but it should be fine. I am going on a 10 mile run after our call. I've gotta get my training runs in or I will fall behind. Which of the following responses from the coach is most appropriate? (Coaching Psychology pg. 22) A. You know your body best. B. It sounds like you are in pain but are determined to push through it. C. It is quite possible that running on a sprained ankle could make the situation worse. How would you feel about holding off on the run and having someone check out that ankle? D. You should go see a specialist.

C. It is quite possible that running on a sprained ankle could make the situation worse. How would you feel about holding off on the run and having someone check out that ankle? you have an ethical obligation to stop someone from doing more harm to themselves

Practice Question #71: Coach Carly and Client Devon are on their second coaching session. Devon had developed a vision statement and is ready to move forward. Engaging a client is a key skill in coaching but it is a skill that does have "traps". Coach Carly begins the second session with asking Devon whether he would like to focus on getting more sleep or eating healthier. Which of the following traps of engagement did Coach Carly fall into? A. Labeling B. Expert approach C. Premature focus

C. Premature focus

Practice Question #61: Coaches often use the following phrases during coaching sessions. What technique do these phrases represent? "Say more about that" "What's behind that?" "How do you feel about that" "Tell me more" A. Positive reframing B. Nonviolent communication C. Probing questions D. Appreciative inquiry

C. Probing questions

Practice Question #52: Client: As a result of coaching I have learned to listen to my inner voice. What type of outcome is this as a result of participating in coaching? A. Product Outcome B. Biometric Outcome C. Process Outcome

C. Process Outcome (Bark, pg. 75)

Practice Question #74: Your client Sara is working to improve her sleep habits. Little progress has been made toward this goal in the past month. Sara frequent changes the subject during your coaching sessions about a verbally abusive ex partner to the point where it is dominating every session. In this situation which of the following methods would be best to help Sara to move forward? A. Continue to ask open-ended questions B. Tell Sara you noticed she is frequently bringing the topic of her ex's behavior up C. Refer Sara to a counseling professional D. Express empathy for the difficult situation she was once in

C. Refer Sara to a counseling professional Maybe a bad question. 😥According to the manual when a client can't seem to move past an incident in their past it requires a referral. (Coaching Psychology pg. 20)

Practice Question #99: "Being completely accepting toward another person, without reservations" is the definition of? A. Empathy B. Rapport C. Unconditional Positive Regard D. Self-compassion

C. Unconditional Positive Regard

Practice Question #93: Which of the following is the best question to ask at the very beginning of a standard follow-up coaching session? A. Are you having a good day? B. How did you do on your goals? C. What is the best thing that has happened since we last talked? D. How's it going?

C. What is the best thing that has happened since we last talked?

Practice Question #5: Which of the following is not considered a major risk factor for cardiovascular disease? A. Physical inactivity B. Smoking C. Stress D. Alcohol-use

Correct answer is D

Practice Question #35: Your client has had success in improving his stress management skills and resiliency. He is now focusing on his water consumption. Client: I remember for about 2 days and then get busy and forget to drink my water and then start all over agin. I've tried apps, different types of water bottles, and adding flavor. Nothing seems to work. Coach: That must be very frustrating. Which of the following skills is the coach most likely using? (ICHWC practice question reworked just for fun!) (A) Being patient (B) Bottom-lining (C) Eliciting motivation (D) Empathizing (E) Summarizing

D is the answer

Practice Question #107: Your client, a 45 year old man, has agreed to let you share with him some information about the number of servings of fruit recommended per day according to myplate.gov. Which of the following is an appropriate recommendation? A. Focus on eating berries as they are the healthiest. B. Eat bananas sparingly has they are high in sugar. C. Half your plate should be fruit. D. 2 cups per day is recommended.

D. 2 cups per day is recommended.

Practice Question #104: Sleep timing and duration affect a number of endocrine, metabolic, and neurological functions that are critical to the maintenance of individual health. If left untreated, sleep disorders and chronic short sleep are associated with an increased risk of: A. Heart disease B. High blood pressure C. Diabetes D. All of the above

D. All of the above

Practice Question #69: The last stage of the Stages of Change is termination. Which of the following is a criteria used to identify a client that is ready for termination? A. They state they have zero temptation for previous problem behavior. B. They state that they have confidence they will not relapse. C. They state they are so comfortable with the change that they no less need need to make effort to not relapse. D. All of the above

D. All of the above (Prochaska, pg. 29)

Practice Question #58: Motivational interviewing is a communication strategy in which a coach partners with a client to explore _____ about behavioral change. A. Decision-making B. Resistance C. Acceptance D. Ambivalence

D. Ambivalence

Practice Question #66: A 28-year-old woman speaks with the coach on the phone for her third session. The client has a goal to improve her health and appearance; she is not satisfied with her appearance due to weight gain. She went through a difficult divorce five years ago which has left her feeling resentful and cautious about relationships. She also "generally feels run down" because of work. Prior to this session, she took a strengths assessment. Her top five strengths were fairness, creativity, integrity, humility, and prudence. Her five lowest categories were perseverance, zest, bravery, capacity to love, and gratitude. Which of the following is the most appropriate approach for this client? A. Encourage the client to engage in more social interactions B. Encourage the client to use a gratitude journal C. Establish a schedule to set aside regular time for deep breathing exercises D. Explore the client's strengths to find creative ways to meet her goals E. Suggest the client work on improving one of her lowest categories

D. Explore the client's strengths to find creative ways to meet her goals (ICHWC practice Question)

Practice Question #102: Which of the following is the best example of change talk you might hear from a client? A. I am not giving up on sleeping in. B. My doctor is helping me with that. C. I'm doing the best I can. D. I think I can manage my stress, it is just a matter of making up my mind.

D. I think I can manage my stress, it is just a matter of making up my mind.

Practice Question #63: Coach: Tamar I hear you saying that Fitness is your top priority but you have not found time to Exercise in the past three weeks. Which technique is the coach using? A. Resistance management B. Open-ended questioning C. Simple reflection D. Identifying discrepancies

D. Identifying discrepancies

Practice Question #85: Your client James is not at the 50% point of his three-month goal. Which of the following strategies would you implement next? A. Brainstorming B. Help the client develop a mantra C. Implement a strengths assessment D. Revisit the goal and whether it is still SMART

D. Revisit the goal and whether it is still SMART

Practice Question #92: Which of the following client is not meeting minimum guidelines for cardiovascular exercise according to the American College of Sports Medicine/CDC? Maylin runs for 45 minutes a day Monday through Thursday. Celissa climbs stairs for 10 minutes 3 times per day at her office building Monday through Friday. Donald bikes at soul cycle for 60 minutes every Saturday and Sunday and takes a 60 minute dance class on Wednesday evenings. Sara walks to work every day Monday through Friday and takes the bus home. Walking to work takes her 20 minutes. A. Maylin B. Celissa C. Donald D. Sara

D. Sara

Practice Question #75: Client: I can never find the time to be always drinking water. My husband hates water too. Coach: This sounds like quite a challenge. I remember you telling me how healthy you ate in college and exercised and even drank water. Tell me about that time in your life. Which of the following reflection was the coach using? A. Simple B. Amplified C. Double-sided D. Shifted-focus

D. Shifted-focus (Coaching Psychology pg. 85)

Practice Question #43: Describe the MAJOR differences between the CDC's MyPlate and Harvard's Healthy Eating Plate (ICHWC Guidelines for Exam page 30).

Harvard's Healthy Eating has more veggies, less fruit, healthy oils, limited dairy, water, equal amounts of WHOLE grains and proteins

Practice Question #10: A Registered Dietician just passed his RD exam and is now a NBC-HWC. He holds no other certifications. He designed a HIIT program his first client. Is he operating within his ICHWC scope of practice?

Nope

Practice Question #1: Is the following goal a behavioral goal or an outcome goal? ______ I will lose 10 pounds in two months.

Outcome goal is correct answer!

Practice Question #4: Turn the following statement into a simple reflection. Next, turn it into an amplified reflection. "I don't see the point of trying to get more fit. Everything I've tried never works"

Simple: I hear you say you've tried everything. Amplified: Nothing you will do will EVER work no matter what.

Practice Question #18: _________ are statements of intended results spoken or written in the first person. A. Goals B. Reflections C. Missions D. Affirmations

The Answer is D.

Practice Question #28: Which open-ended question would be best if your client is not ready to change at all? A. What would have to happen that would signal you that it's time to start thinking about changing? B. What would be some positive aspects of changing right now? C. What has worked for you in the past? D. What are some positive aspects of not changing right now?

The answer is A. So this is either a really tough question or I wrote it poorly. Let me explain my thinking so we can all learn and discuss. B and D are decisional balance questions and decisional balance activities are most appropriate for those in contemplation. Since this person is in precontemplation anything you can do to get them to recognize signs of change entering their lives is a step forward (question A). Question C would be for those that are already thinking or working toward change. Hope this helps!

Practice Question #15: The driver of a vision statement is one's: A. Beliefs B. Values C. Goals

Values is correct answer!

Practice Question #36: Coaching programs often teach that asking WHY questions are not ideal because it puts clients on the defensive (Arloski pg. 121). Please rewrite the question below to avoid using WHY. What is another way you can ask this question? "Why don't you just try to exercise?"

What are some ways that you have enjoyed movement in the past? Was there a time when you were successful with an exercise routine? Tell me about some activities you like to do for physical activity?

Practice Question #31: In which situation would dialing 2-1-1 be important? A. In an emergency situation while coaching B. If your client is going through a high-stress situation at work C. Recognizing symptoms of depression in your client.

You may not actually call yourself but you would refer to resources on the 2-1-1 list if you noticed any signs/symptoms to document you have done the referral. Most people go above and beyond this and have people they know for referrals but at minimum the ethical expectation is usually at least a resource on your local 2-1-1 resource. Answer is C. Took a little liberty with this one to get the word out.