CHC Client-Centered Health Planning & Communication 3

Question 1

A client says, 'I know I should exercise, but I just can't seem to start.' This statement BEST illustrates:

Accepted Answer

Ambivalence about behavior change

Answer

Expressing simultaneous desire ('I know I should') and inability ('I can't start') is a classic sign of ambivalence, a normal part of the change process.

Question 2

Which technique helps a coach identify a client's values that can anchor long-term health behavior change?

Accepted Answer

Using values clarification exercises or open-ended questions about what matters most to the client

Answer

Values clarification uncovers intrinsic motivators that make behavior change personally meaningful and sustainable.

Question 3

When a client achieves a milestone goal, the coach's MOST effective response is to:

Accepted Answer

Acknowledge the achievement and invite the client to reflect on what made it possible

Answer

Inviting reflection strengthens the client's self-efficacy by helping them recognize their own capabilities and strategies.

Question 4

Health literacy in a coaching context refers to a client's ability to:

Accepted Answer

Obtain, process, and understand basic health information to make informed decisions

Answer

Health literacy encompasses the skills needed to find, understand, and act on health information, which coaches must assess and support.

Question 5

A client from a collectivist cultural background wants to include family members in health decision-making. The coach should:

Accepted Answer

Respect the client's cultural values and explore how family involvement can support the plan

Answer

Culturally competent coaching honors diverse decision-making norms and leverages family support as a potential health asset.

(CHC) Certified Health Coach Practice Test

(CHC) Certified Health Coach Practice Test

CHC Client-Centered Health Planning & Communication 3