CHC Cheat Sheet 2026

The 30 highest-yield CHC facts, distilled from real exam questions. Print it, save it as a PDF, or study it here — free, no sign-up.

1. What is the primary purpose of evidence-based practice & research methods in the context of Certified Health Coach? → To ensure consistent quality and professional accountability
2. In a hospital pharmacy, which pressure relationship is required for a hazardous drug compounding area? → Negative pressure relative to adjacent spaces
3. Which commissioning process, required for complex healthcare HVAC systems, verifies that systems perform according to the Owner's Project Requirements? → Total Building Commissioning (Cx)
4. Which strategy helps minimize noise during hospital construction? → Implementing quiet work practices and noise scheduling
5. What does HIPAA primarily regulate? → Health information privacy
6. A hospital is installing a new medical gas pipeline system. At what pressure must the piped oxygen system typically be maintained at the source? → 55 psig
7. Which document formally authorizes construction work to begin after all ICRA and ILSM measures have been verified? → Construction Work Permit or Permit to Proceed
8. In a quality management system for healthcare construction, 'first-time quality' (FTQ) measures: → The percentage of work activities completed correctly without rework on the first attempt
9. An ICRA Category IV project in an occupied hospital requires the contractor to notify the Infection Control team before: → Any change in containment barriers, work scope, or adjacency to high-risk areas
10. What barrier type is required for ICRA Class III and IV construction projects? → Solid barriers such as drywall with negative air pressure
11. Under OSHA regulations, a CHC's written Hazard Communication Program for a hospital renovation project must include: → A list of hazardous chemicals on-site, Safety Data Sheets, and employee training records
12. A healthcare facility's construction project requires a new medical gas system. Which code primarily governs its design and installation? → NFPA 99 Health Care Facilities Code
13. When must a healthcare contractor submit an updated Infection Control Risk Assessment (ICRA) during a project? → Whenever the scope of work, construction methods, or affected risk zones change
14. Soft costs in a healthcare construction project budget include: → Design fees, permitting, and owner's project management costs
15. Which of the following applies to barrier protection during hospital construction? → Infection Control Risk Assessment (ICRA)
16. Which regulation covers emergency preparedness in healthcare facilities? → CMS Emergency Preparedness Rule
17. Which ICRA class level requires the highest level of infection control measures during construction? → Class IV
18. Which of the following describes the correct installation requirement for medical vacuum inlet boxes in a healthcare facility? → Must be color-coded white and labeled 'VAC'
19. Which document outlines infection control precautions during hospital construction? → Infection Control Risk Assessment (ICRA)
20. Lead paint is discovered in a healthcare building built in 1965 during renovation. Under EPA RRP rules, what must the contractor do? → Use a certified renovator and follow prescribed work practices
21. When a healthcare project requires an Infection Control Risk Assessment (ICRA), who is primarily responsible for ensuring it is implemented correctly on-site? → The Certified Health Care Constructor in coordination with the infection control officer
22. In Certified Health Coach, what role does evidence-based practice & research methods play in ensuring client/stakeholder satisfaction? → It builds trust through demonstrated competence and consistency
23. What document outlines the project’s scope, goals, and constraints? → Project Charter
24. Which interim life safety measure (ILSM) is typically required when a fire alarm zone must be taken out of service in an occupied healthcare facility? → Posting a fire watch with trained personnel
25. What ethical consideration is most relevant to communication & interprofessional collaboration in CHC practice? → Maintaining confidentiality and acting in the best interest of stakeholders
26. What does ASHRAE 170 require regarding the recirculation of exhaust air from soiled utility rooms in healthcare facilities? → Exhaust air must be 100% exhausted to the outdoors with no recirculation
27. Why are negative air pressure systems used during healthcare renovations? → To keep dust inside the construction zone
28. Which of the following best describes a conflict of interest situation a CHC must disclose? → The CHC owns a stake in a material supplier bidding on the project
29. In a Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) contract, cost savings below the GMP typically: → Are shared between the owner and contractor per the contract terms
30. What ethical consideration is most relevant to professional ethics & legal compliance in CHC practice? → Maintaining confidentiality and acting in the best interest of stakeholders