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NBHWC Health Coaching Exam Questions And
Correct Verified Answers
1.) A coach is a member of the exclusive group on Facebook for NBC-
HWC coaches. Only those certified by the NBHWC are permitted in this
group. To help a friend who has developed a new software, the coach
downloads the names of each person in the group and provides them to
their friend so that they can implement a marketing campaign to sell this
new software to coaches.The above scenario is a violation of which part
of the NBC-HWC code of ethics?:
A. Professional Conduct at Large
B. Conflict of Interest
C. Professional Conduct with Clients
D. Confidentiality/Privacy- CORRECT ANSWER=A. Professional Conduct at
Large
2.) A coach is in the middle of a first coaching session and recognizes
that his client often makes statements using the words "I won't" or
"I can't". It is likely this client is in what stage of change?
A. Precontemplation
B: Contemplation
C. Preparation
D.Maintenance - CORRECT ANSWER=A. Precontemplation
,3.) As part of the coaching agreement, a coach offers an additional
3coaching sessions for free if the client purchases a massage
package from them as well.
The following scenario is:
A. Acceptable because the additional coaching sessions are free
B. Unacceptable because the offer is a conflict of interest per
the NBHWC Code of Ethics
C. Acceptable given the 3 free sessions wereincluded as part of
the coaching agreement.
D. Unacceptable as it is a violation of the professional code of
conduct at large per the NBHWC Code of Ethics. - CORRECT
ANSWER=B.Unacceptable because the offer is a conflict of interest
per the NBHWC Code of Ethics
4.) While coaching agreements can vary, most coaching agreements
include which of the following?
A. Confidentiality, Client's Vision, Client's goals
B. Logistics, Client's Biometric Measurements,
Appointment Cancellation Policy
C. Confidentiality, Responsibilities and Expectation of the Coach,
Responsibilities and Expectations of the Client
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D. Client's Biometric Measurements, Client's goals, Coach Fee
Structure - CORRECT ANSWER=C. Confidentiality, Responsibilities
and Expectation of the Coach, Responsibilities and Expectations of
the Client
5.) The DASH eating plan helps individuals lower their blood
pressure. One of the ways it does this is by limiting sodium
intake.Which of the following is the recommended maximum
sodium intake per day recommended?
A.2500 mg
B.2300 mg
C.1800 mg
D.1200 mg- CORRECT ANSWER=B.2300 mg
6.) A client is reviewing her wellness assessment with her coach.
The client's health behaviors includes the following:
A. Servings of veg and fruit per day =11
B.She walks 2x per week for 20 minutes
C. Drinks 1 glass of wine each day/5days per week
D. Does not use tobacco
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Which of these health behaviors is most concerning as it relates to
increasing ones risk for hypertension? - CORRECT ANSWER=B. She
walks 2x per week for 20 minutes
7.) A client is on his 5th coaching session. The coach and client have
spent the last 5 minutes exploring the client's desire to work on
changing his eating habits specifically around portion sizes.
Coach:"You seem really energized whenever you talk about being
mindful of your portion sizes. Tell me more about that."
Client: "Working on portion sizes seems like a realistic first step I can
make. I've gotten familiar with what reasonable portion sizes look like
and have already gotten familiar with reading labels in regards to their
portion sizes. Plus I have the time to dedicate to this change".
The client's response to the coach's question is most likely an example of
what?
A.Sympathy
B. Bottom-lining
C.Change talk
D. Motivational ruler - CORRECT ANSWER=C. Change talk
NBHWC Health Coaching Exam Questions And
Correct Verified Answers
1.) A coach is a member of the exclusive group on Facebook for NBC-
HWC coaches. Only those certified by the NBHWC are permitted in this
group. To help a friend who has developed a new software, the coach
downloads the names of each person in the group and provides them to
their friend so that they can implement a marketing campaign to sell this
new software to coaches.The above scenario is a violation of which part
of the NBC-HWC code of ethics?:
A. Professional Conduct at Large
B. Conflict of Interest
C. Professional Conduct with Clients
D. Confidentiality/Privacy- CORRECT ANSWER=A. Professional Conduct at
Large
2.) A coach is in the middle of a first coaching session and recognizes
that his client often makes statements using the words "I won't" or
"I can't". It is likely this client is in what stage of change?
A. Precontemplation
B: Contemplation
C. Preparation
D.Maintenance - CORRECT ANSWER=A. Precontemplation
,3.) As part of the coaching agreement, a coach offers an additional
3coaching sessions for free if the client purchases a massage
package from them as well.
The following scenario is:
A. Acceptable because the additional coaching sessions are free
B. Unacceptable because the offer is a conflict of interest per
the NBHWC Code of Ethics
C. Acceptable given the 3 free sessions wereincluded as part of
the coaching agreement.
D. Unacceptable as it is a violation of the professional code of
conduct at large per the NBHWC Code of Ethics. - CORRECT
ANSWER=B.Unacceptable because the offer is a conflict of interest
per the NBHWC Code of Ethics
4.) While coaching agreements can vary, most coaching agreements
include which of the following?
A. Confidentiality, Client's Vision, Client's goals
B. Logistics, Client's Biometric Measurements,
Appointment Cancellation Policy
C. Confidentiality, Responsibilities and Expectation of the Coach,
Responsibilities and Expectations of the Client
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D. Client's Biometric Measurements, Client's goals, Coach Fee
Structure - CORRECT ANSWER=C. Confidentiality, Responsibilities
and Expectation of the Coach, Responsibilities and Expectations of
the Client
5.) The DASH eating plan helps individuals lower their blood
pressure. One of the ways it does this is by limiting sodium
intake.Which of the following is the recommended maximum
sodium intake per day recommended?
A.2500 mg
B.2300 mg
C.1800 mg
D.1200 mg- CORRECT ANSWER=B.2300 mg
6.) A client is reviewing her wellness assessment with her coach.
The client's health behaviors includes the following:
A. Servings of veg and fruit per day =11
B.She walks 2x per week for 20 minutes
C. Drinks 1 glass of wine each day/5days per week
D. Does not use tobacco
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Which of these health behaviors is most concerning as it relates to
increasing ones risk for hypertension? - CORRECT ANSWER=B. She
walks 2x per week for 20 minutes
7.) A client is on his 5th coaching session. The coach and client have
spent the last 5 minutes exploring the client's desire to work on
changing his eating habits specifically around portion sizes.
Coach:"You seem really energized whenever you talk about being
mindful of your portion sizes. Tell me more about that."
Client: "Working on portion sizes seems like a realistic first step I can
make. I've gotten familiar with what reasonable portion sizes look like
and have already gotten familiar with reading labels in regards to their
portion sizes. Plus I have the time to dedicate to this change".
The client's response to the coach's question is most likely an example of
what?
A.Sympathy
B. Bottom-lining
C.Change talk
D. Motivational ruler - CORRECT ANSWER=C. Change talk
