NBHWC NATIONAL BOARD HEALTH
WELLNESS BUNDLED STUDY GUIDE 2026
UPDATED QUESTIONS WITH COMPLETE
ANSWERS GRADED A+
⩥ Practice Question #210:
Which of the following is NOT a CDC recommendation for proper sleep
hygiene?
A. Be consistent. Go to bed at the same time each night and get up at the
same time each morning, including on the weekends
B. Make sure your bedroom is quiet, dark, relaxing, and at a comfortable
temperature
C. Remove electronic devices, such as TVs, computers, and smart
phones, from the bedroom
D. Avoid eating or drinking anything before bedtime
E. Get some exercise. Being physically active during the day can help
you fall asleep more easily at night. Answer: D
⩥ Practice Question #209:
,A 29-year-old man comes to his 4th coaching session ready to discuss
the progress he has made on getting more sleep overall in the past two
weeks. The following conversation ensues:
Client: I knocked my first goal out of the park.
Coach: What does that feel like; knocking a goal out of the park?
Client: It feels incredible! I got 8 hours of sleep each day last week. I
slept 4 hours each night and the. Was able to sneak in several power
naps throughout the day and since they were power naps they added up
to an additional 4 hours.
Coach: Do you mean you took several naps the next day after sleep 4
hours the night before and those naps totaled an additional 4 hours.
Client: Yep! I took a 1.5 hour nap at 10am and then a quick 30 minute
power nap at 2pm which counts for double the time since it was a power
nap and then another nap at 5pm for about 1.5 hours.
Coach: You can't do that. We know from. Answer: B
⩥ Practice Question #208:
A coach noticed an advertisement in her local paper for another NBC-
HWC certified health coach's services. The advertisement indicates that
if people buy a 60-day supply of supplements the coach will give them 3
free coaching sessions. In addition, the advertisement indicates most
people lose 30 pounds in 60 days. Which of the following is the reason
why this advertisement violates NBC-HWC Code of Ethics?
A. Coaching sessions are contingent upon purchase of supplements
B. It's impossible to lose 30 pounds in 60 days
,C. The coach placed an advertisement in a paper
D. None of the above. Answer: A
⩥ Practice Question #207:
A 42-year old man comes to his coach for their 3rd session. The man
decided to try coaching to get some help with trying to quit smoking
cigarettes.
Client: Whenever I try to quit I get really hard to live with. I'm not very
nice.
Coach: You really get irritable when you're withdrawing from nicotine.
Client: Yeah. I know there's that gum that can ease ya down but I am
thinking just doing to cold turkey and get it all over with.
Coach: That's what fits you best. How could you do that?
Client: I definitely need a plan for those early days. I think I'd need to be
away form people for a couple of weeks in the wilderness
(laughs).Coach: So you don't irritate other people.
Client: For my protections actually. I still want to be married and have
friends when this is all over.
Coach: So overall you are not sure about getting through the really
rough withdrawal part, you are worried that quitting col. Answer: B
⩥ Practice Question #206:
, A 38-year-old woman comes to her fifth session. She is working with
her coach to reduce the overall stress in her life. The coach and client get
into a lengthy exploration of how the client starts her day. During this
conversation the coach becomes aware that she is thinking about what to
say next while the client is talking. The coach makes a quick note to
practice more _____________?
A. Sympathy
B. Open-ended questions
C. Amplified reflections
D. Mindful listening
E. Empathy. Answer: D
⩥ Practice Question #205:
A client is on their 5th session and has set the goal to get better sleep in
general most days of the week.
Client: I slept horrible all week.
Coach: Tell me about it.
Client: I am very stressed at work and anyone with my stress wouldn't
sleep well.
Coach: Stress is the primary reason you didn't sleep well this week.
Client: Yep. And anyone else that had the week I had would have done
the same things.
WELLNESS BUNDLED STUDY GUIDE 2026
UPDATED QUESTIONS WITH COMPLETE
ANSWERS GRADED A+
⩥ Practice Question #210:
Which of the following is NOT a CDC recommendation for proper sleep
hygiene?
A. Be consistent. Go to bed at the same time each night and get up at the
same time each morning, including on the weekends
B. Make sure your bedroom is quiet, dark, relaxing, and at a comfortable
temperature
C. Remove electronic devices, such as TVs, computers, and smart
phones, from the bedroom
D. Avoid eating or drinking anything before bedtime
E. Get some exercise. Being physically active during the day can help
you fall asleep more easily at night. Answer: D
⩥ Practice Question #209:
,A 29-year-old man comes to his 4th coaching session ready to discuss
the progress he has made on getting more sleep overall in the past two
weeks. The following conversation ensues:
Client: I knocked my first goal out of the park.
Coach: What does that feel like; knocking a goal out of the park?
Client: It feels incredible! I got 8 hours of sleep each day last week. I
slept 4 hours each night and the. Was able to sneak in several power
naps throughout the day and since they were power naps they added up
to an additional 4 hours.
Coach: Do you mean you took several naps the next day after sleep 4
hours the night before and those naps totaled an additional 4 hours.
Client: Yep! I took a 1.5 hour nap at 10am and then a quick 30 minute
power nap at 2pm which counts for double the time since it was a power
nap and then another nap at 5pm for about 1.5 hours.
Coach: You can't do that. We know from. Answer: B
⩥ Practice Question #208:
A coach noticed an advertisement in her local paper for another NBC-
HWC certified health coach's services. The advertisement indicates that
if people buy a 60-day supply of supplements the coach will give them 3
free coaching sessions. In addition, the advertisement indicates most
people lose 30 pounds in 60 days. Which of the following is the reason
why this advertisement violates NBC-HWC Code of Ethics?
A. Coaching sessions are contingent upon purchase of supplements
B. It's impossible to lose 30 pounds in 60 days
,C. The coach placed an advertisement in a paper
D. None of the above. Answer: A
⩥ Practice Question #207:
A 42-year old man comes to his coach for their 3rd session. The man
decided to try coaching to get some help with trying to quit smoking
cigarettes.
Client: Whenever I try to quit I get really hard to live with. I'm not very
nice.
Coach: You really get irritable when you're withdrawing from nicotine.
Client: Yeah. I know there's that gum that can ease ya down but I am
thinking just doing to cold turkey and get it all over with.
Coach: That's what fits you best. How could you do that?
Client: I definitely need a plan for those early days. I think I'd need to be
away form people for a couple of weeks in the wilderness
(laughs).Coach: So you don't irritate other people.
Client: For my protections actually. I still want to be married and have
friends when this is all over.
Coach: So overall you are not sure about getting through the really
rough withdrawal part, you are worried that quitting col. Answer: B
⩥ Practice Question #206:
, A 38-year-old woman comes to her fifth session. She is working with
her coach to reduce the overall stress in her life. The coach and client get
into a lengthy exploration of how the client starts her day. During this
conversation the coach becomes aware that she is thinking about what to
say next while the client is talking. The coach makes a quick note to
practice more _____________?
A. Sympathy
B. Open-ended questions
C. Amplified reflections
D. Mindful listening
E. Empathy. Answer: D
⩥ Practice Question #205:
A client is on their 5th session and has set the goal to get better sleep in
general most days of the week.
Client: I slept horrible all week.
Coach: Tell me about it.
Client: I am very stressed at work and anyone with my stress wouldn't
sleep well.
Coach: Stress is the primary reason you didn't sleep well this week.
Client: Yep. And anyone else that had the week I had would have done
the same things.
