IAHC Client Assessment and Goal Setting 3

Question 1

A client in the 'contemplation' stage of change is best supported by an IAHC coach through:

Accepted Answer

Exploring pros and cons of change to build motivation and resolve ambivalence

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Setting an immediate action plan and accountability check-ins

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Referring them elsewhere since they are not ready to work with a coach

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Focusing exclusively on relapse prevention strategies

Question 2

Which question best exemplifies an IAHC 'powerful question' technique during goal-setting?

Accepted Answer

'What would your life look like in one year if you made this change?'

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'Have you tried exercising before?'

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'Do you think you can do this?'

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'What did your doctor recommend?'

Question 3

An IAHC coach measures 'self-efficacy' when assessing a client. This concept refers to:

Accepted Answer

The client's belief in their ability to successfully perform a specific behavior

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The client's current physical fitness level

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A clinical measure of immune system strength

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The number of past failed health attempts

Question 4

At the end of each IAHC coaching session, a 'session summary' is most useful for:

Accepted Answer

Reinforcing insights, commitments, and next steps agreed upon during the session

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Billing insurance providers

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Documenting diagnoses for the medical record

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Measuring body composition changes

Question 5

When tracking client progress in IAHC coaching, which metric is most aligned with coaching (rather than clinical) practice?

Accepted Answer

Client-reported confidence and behavior consistency

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Serum cholesterol levels

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Blood pressure readings

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Body fat percentage measured by DEXA scan

Question 6

Which ethical principle requires IAHC coaches to document that clients understand the scope and limitations of health coaching before beginning?

Accepted Answer

Informed consent

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Non-maleficence

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Confidentiality

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Beneficence