IAHC Chronic Disease Management and Prevention

Question 1

An IAHC coach working with a client who has type 2 diabetes should focus coaching on:

Accepted Answer

Supporting lifestyle changes such as physical activity and dietary choices within the client's care plan

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Adjusting insulin dosages based on meal logs

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Diagnosing and managing blood glucose targets

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Prescribing a diabetic meal plan

Question 2

In primary prevention coaching, an IAHC coach works with clients who:

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Are at risk but have not yet developed a chronic condition

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Already have a chronic disease and need management support

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Are recovering from surgery

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Have been discharged from a hospital after a cardiac event

Question 3

Which modifiable risk factor is most strongly associated with both type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease, making it a key IAHC coaching target?

Accepted Answer

Physical inactivity and poor dietary patterns

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Genetic heritage

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Age and gender

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Thyroid function

Question 4

When coaching a client with hypertension, IAHC coaches support adherence to which lifestyle recommendation most consistently backed by guidelines?

Accepted Answer

The DASH diet and regular aerobic exercise

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Eliminating all carbohydrates from the diet

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Supplementing with magnesium and potassium independently

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Limiting fluid intake to reduce blood volume

Question 5

An IAHC coach supporting a client through cancer survivorship should prioritize which coaching domain?

Accepted Answer

Physical activity, fatigue management, emotional wellbeing, and quality of life improvements

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Chemotherapy side effect management

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Tumor marker monitoring between oncology visits

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Radiation dosage scheduling

Question 6

What does 'secondary prevention' mean in the context of IAHC chronic disease coaching?

Accepted Answer

Early detection and management to prevent a diagnosed disease from worsening

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Preventing a disease from ever occurring in healthy individuals

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Rehabilitating end-stage disease complications

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Supporting family members of chronically ill clients