Exam 2

Question 1

What is the first step in helping a client with stress management?

Answer 1

Helping identify stress triggers

Question 2

Which of the following are considered natural sugars?

Answer 2

fructose and lactose

Question 3

What is one of the reasons that exercise has a positive effect on sleep quality?

Answer 3

Improvements in psychophysiological state

Question 4

What is one of the most effective ways a health coach can facilitate health- and nutrition-related changes in a client’s behavior?

Answer 4

Empathize with client?

Question 5

How many adults meet the Physical Guidelines for Americans?

Answer 5

Approximately 1 in 5 adults

Question 6

The Dietary Guidelines suggest adults consume of milk products.

Answer 6

3 cups

Question 7

What is an example of a behavior-change theory or strategy that a health coach can use for a client with a substance abuse or misuse problem?

Answer 7

Cognitive behavioral theory

Question 8

What is one reason women are more susceptible to the effects of alcohol?

Answer 8

The rate of alcohol breakdown is slower in women

Question 9

What is the BEST way a health coach can help a client who is trying to quit smoking?

Answer 9

Helping the client to identify his or her antecedents and consequences of the tobacco use behavior

Question 10

What is a good source of potassium?

Answer 10

Milk products

Question 11

What is the recommendation regarding the percentage of fruit juice that should be consumed as part of the total recommended fruit intake?

Answer 11

<50%

Question 12

What is a good source of folate?

Answer 12

Oranges

Question 13

According to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services how many deaths in the U.S. are related to smoking?

Answer 13

1 in 5

Question 14

If a health coach has a client who is exhibiting symptoms of severe depression, the health coach should

Answer 14

Refer the client to a clinical professional in the health coach’s network

Question 15

The Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension Eating Plan is rich in what minerals?

Answer 15

Potassium, magnesium, and calcium

Question 16

What is a strategy a health coach can use to discuss sleep hygiene with a client?

Answer 16

Raise awareness of the link between regular exercise and better sleep

Question 17

What is a lifestyle factor that can affect someone’s ability to get enough sleep?

Answer 17

Poor nutrition

Question 18

How do sleep problems affect cognitive functions and dementia?

Answer 18

By preventing the brain fluids from removing harmful substances

Question 19

What is one of the health risks associated with inadequate sleep?

Answer 19

Depression

Question 20

When it comes to the body’s stress response, cortisol plays the critical role of

Answer 20

Regulating glucose metabolism so blood glucose levels remain high

Question 21

One of the pillars of mindfulness is letting go, which involves _.

Answer 21

Choosing to embrace the fluidity of being present without attachment to any aspect of an experience

Question 22

If you nap during the day, how long should the nap be?

Answer 22

30 minutes

Question 23

Which of the following is an example of specificity?

Answer 23

Jogging to train for a marathon

Question 24

According to the American Psychological Association, what is one of the top stressors?

Answer 24

Work

Question 25

How much more likely is it for people with insomnia to develop depression compared to those who sleep well?

Answer 25

10 times greater

Question 26

The underpinning of the most mindful practices is

Answer 26

the elicitation of the relaxation response

Question 27

What is a provider barrier when it comes to addressing alcohol use in a patient?

Answer 27

lack of knowledge

Question 28

The MyPlate recommendations

Answer 28

aim to translate the dietary guidelines into an image to guide nutrition choices.

Question 29

Due to the increasing evidence supporting the health benefits of seafood, the Dietary Guidelines recommends adults should consume ___ of seafood per week

Answer 29

> 8 oz.