(NBHWC Exam)National Board for Health &
Wellness Coaching NBHWC Test Questions
Bank Part Two Questions and Answer Latest
2026/2027 Update!!!
#263: A 59 year old man came to
his fifth coaching session with his
chronic pain coach. The coach asks
his pain level on a scale of 1-10 to
assess his current pain level. The
client indicates his pain is higher
than normal so they both agree to
work through a process where the
coach guides the client to focus on D. Autogenic training
the warmth he feels in different
parts of his body and then focus on
relaxing that part of the body. This
relaxation technique the coach is
using is an example of which of the
following techniques?
A. Guides imagery
B. Bio-feedback assisted relaxation
C. Progressive relaxation
D. Autogenic training
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,#262: A coach was invited to give a
presentation to a group of medical
providers. The coach is an NBC-
HWC and has a bachelor of science
degree in health science. When
asked what services the coach
provides the coach responded that
they are able to help patients
change their behaviors through B. Code of Ethics
motivational interviewing, improve
nutrition by focusing on
macronutrient prescription, and
improve fitness through high-
intensity interval training
prescription.
Which of the following did the coach
violate?
A. HIPAA
B. Code of Ethics
C. Job Task Analyses
D. Conflict of Interest
#261: A client comes in for their 4th B. What would be some pros and
coaching session. The client is cons of making a change right
exploring cooking more rather than now?
eating out to try and reach her goal
of eating healthier. She also
comments it would
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,save her money but she really
doesn't know how to cook either. The
client is struggling with ambivalence
around this issue.
Which open-ended question would
be best for a client in this position?
A. What would have to happen that
would signal you that it's time to
start thinking about changing?
B. What would be some pros and
cons of making a change right
now?
C. What has worked for you in the
past?
D. Why make this change?
#260: A client comes to her third
session with her coach ready to set
some goals. The client indicates
that she wants to get back into
running and wants to commit to
running 3 days a week at 6am for
30 minutes for the next 8 weeks
and see how it goes.
Coach: "On a scale of 1 to 10, 1
being not confident at all and 10
being very confident that you can
meet your goal of 3 6:00am runs
per week, what number do you D. Change Talk
choose for yourself?"
Client: "7."
Coach: "Why did you choose a 7 and
not a 5?"
Client: Because I used to run 5
days a week and it wasn't that long
ago. I feel like I can easily get back
in it.
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, The client's response is an
example of which of the following?
A. Motivational Interviewing Spirit
B. Sustain Talk
C. Positive Psychology
D. Change Talk
#259: A client comes to her first B. Statins help lower your LDL
coaching session as a referral from cholesterol level.
her medical provider. In the
referral, her provider indicated
some concerns. The client states "I
am taking some sorta statin but not
sure what for. My provider
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Wellness Coaching NBHWC Test Questions
Bank Part Two Questions and Answer Latest
2026/2027 Update!!!
#263: A 59 year old man came to
his fifth coaching session with his
chronic pain coach. The coach asks
his pain level on a scale of 1-10 to
assess his current pain level. The
client indicates his pain is higher
than normal so they both agree to
work through a process where the
coach guides the client to focus on D. Autogenic training
the warmth he feels in different
parts of his body and then focus on
relaxing that part of the body. This
relaxation technique the coach is
using is an example of which of the
following techniques?
A. Guides imagery
B. Bio-feedback assisted relaxation
C. Progressive relaxation
D. Autogenic training
1
,#262: A coach was invited to give a
presentation to a group of medical
providers. The coach is an NBC-
HWC and has a bachelor of science
degree in health science. When
asked what services the coach
provides the coach responded that
they are able to help patients
change their behaviors through B. Code of Ethics
motivational interviewing, improve
nutrition by focusing on
macronutrient prescription, and
improve fitness through high-
intensity interval training
prescription.
Which of the following did the coach
violate?
A. HIPAA
B. Code of Ethics
C. Job Task Analyses
D. Conflict of Interest
#261: A client comes in for their 4th B. What would be some pros and
coaching session. The client is cons of making a change right
exploring cooking more rather than now?
eating out to try and reach her goal
of eating healthier. She also
comments it would
2
,save her money but she really
doesn't know how to cook either. The
client is struggling with ambivalence
around this issue.
Which open-ended question would
be best for a client in this position?
A. What would have to happen that
would signal you that it's time to
start thinking about changing?
B. What would be some pros and
cons of making a change right
now?
C. What has worked for you in the
past?
D. Why make this change?
#260: A client comes to her third
session with her coach ready to set
some goals. The client indicates
that she wants to get back into
running and wants to commit to
running 3 days a week at 6am for
30 minutes for the next 8 weeks
and see how it goes.
Coach: "On a scale of 1 to 10, 1
being not confident at all and 10
being very confident that you can
meet your goal of 3 6:00am runs
per week, what number do you D. Change Talk
choose for yourself?"
Client: "7."
Coach: "Why did you choose a 7 and
not a 5?"
Client: Because I used to run 5
days a week and it wasn't that long
ago. I feel like I can easily get back
in it.
3
, The client's response is an
example of which of the following?
A. Motivational Interviewing Spirit
B. Sustain Talk
C. Positive Psychology
D. Change Talk
#259: A client comes to her first B. Statins help lower your LDL
coaching session as a referral from cholesterol level.
her medical provider. In the
referral, her provider indicated
some concerns. The client states "I
am taking some sorta statin but not
sure what for. My provider
4
