CHC Ethics, Scope of Practice & Professional Conduct 5

Question 1

A CHC is coaching a client who is also a personal friend. Which is the greatest ethical risk?

Accepted Answer

Personal knowledge and loyalty may prevent the coach from maintaining professional objectivity

Answer

Dual relationships with friends compromise the coach's ability to remain objective and maintain professional boundaries.

Question 2

Which of the following represents an appropriate use of social media by a CHC?

Accepted Answer

Posting general wellness tips and educational content without referencing specific clients

Answer

General educational content is appropriate; sharing client information or giving personalized advice publicly violates ethics.

Question 3

Beneficence as an ethical principle in health coaching means:

Accepted Answer

Actively working to promote the client's well-being and best interests

Answer

Beneficence requires coaches to act in ways that positively contribute to the client's health and well-being.

Question 4

A CHC discovers a client has been misrepresenting their progress to family members. The coach should:

Accepted Answer

Maintain client confidentiality and explore the behavior as a topic within coaching if appropriate

Answer

Client confidentiality must be maintained; however, the behavior can be explored within the coaching relationship therapeutically.

Question 5

Which is the most appropriate step when a CHC realizes a coaching session has ventured into psychotherapy territory?

Accepted Answer

Redirect to coaching goals and recommend the client seek a licensed mental health professional

Answer

Recognizing scope boundaries and redirecting appropriately while offering a professional referral maintains ethical practice.

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