PMK-EE E7 Q&A PRACTICE
EXAMINATION 2026 QUESTIONS
WITH ANSWERS GRADED A+
◍ What is the role of inflammation in chronic diseases?
A. It helps to fight off infections
B. It causes tissue damage in most areas of the body
C. It reduces the risk of chronic diseases
D. It has no effect on chronic diseases
E. Underlying pathophysiological process of chronic disease.
Answer: E. Underlying pathophysiological process of chronic disease
◍ Practice Question #1: An 18-year old woman comes to her fifth coaching
session to discuss her continued efforts to lose weight and get healthy.After
the session, the coach receives an email from the woman's parents indicating
they are paying for the sessions and would like to discuss their daughter's
progress so far.What is the best response from the coach?
A. I would be happy to set up some time. Please email me back potential
times that will work for you. Also, your daughter must be present at this
meeting.
B. I am not able to discuss anything about my coaching services or any
clients without prior written consent from the client.
C. I will ask your daughter to give me permission and get back to you.
D. I would be happy to set up some time what works for you?.
Answer: B
◍ A 48-year-old man comes to the coach's office for his third session with a
goal of improving his diet. The coach and the client have established trust
and rapport during their previous sessions.Which of the following is the
most appropriate next step by the coach?
, A. Ask the client about his expectations for today's session
B. Begin discussing strategies for improving the client's diet
C. Offer the client a list of healthy food options to consider
D. Present a structured meal plan for the client to follow
E. Review the coaching agreement and clarify any question.
Answer: A. Ask the client about his expectations for today's session
◍ During a coaching session, a 38-year-old woman discusses her desire to
reduce her daily consumption of sugary beverages. She currently drinks
three cans of soda per day and wants to cut down to one.Which of the
following is the most appropriate response by the coach to facilitate
SMART goal setting?
A. "How will you track your progress in reducing your soda intake?"
B. "How will you replace the other two cans of soda each day?"
C. "Is cutting down to one can of soda per day achievable for you?"
D. "What benefits do you anticipate from reducing your soda intake?"
E. "Would you like to explore alternative drinks to replace the soda?".
Answer: C. "Is cutting down to one can of soda per day achievable for you?"
◍ A 35-year old woman comes to their second coaching session indicating she
realized her career was not for her and she needs to find a career less
stressful. Which of the following is the most appropriate response by the
coach?
A. Let's explore your values and strengths and help you gain clarity.
B. Have you considered taking a career assessment test to help you gain
some clarity?
C. I know a great career counselor that can help you with this.
D. Why is this career so stressful?.
Answer: A. Let's explore your values and strengths and help you gain
clarity.
◍ Practice Question #2: 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 supplemterm-22ents
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 #3: You see an advertisement for a NBC-HWC coach that
states "work with me to cure your Type II diabetes in 2 weeks!"Which of
the following Ethical Conduct standards is the coach violating?
A. Confidentiality/Privacy
B. Professional Conduct at Large
C. Conflict of Interest
D. Professional Conduct with Clients.
Answer: B
◍ A coach is given the following information about their patient before their
first appointment:55 year-old maleCurrently going through a divorceRuns
5x per week for 45-minutes each timeBMI 29Blood Pressure
130/92Diagnosed with sleep apnea High stress job with no health
insuranceWhich of the following could be identified from this patient's
profile as a social determinant of health?a. High stress jobb. Divorcec. Sleep
apnead. No health insurance.
Answer: d. No health insurance
◍ Practice Question #4: A coach owns her own business and specializes in
coaching around diet, energy levels, and weight loss. She is promoting gut
biome supplements that will help her clients lose 20 pounds in four weeks if
they take the supplement daily. The coach is most likely violating which of
the following guidelines:
A. NBC-HWC Code of Ethics
B. HIPAA Laws
, C. USDA Nutritional Guidelines
D. Confidentiality/Privacy.
Answer: A
◍ A 54 year old woman comes to her fourth coaching appointment hoping to
continue to work on her goal of reducing her alcohol intake. She set a goal
to reduce her intake by 2-3 drinks per week.Client: It hasn't been so hard
this week because my friends and I didn't meet up over the weekend. It's
when we get together is where I struggle.Coach: How do your friends and
family members support you in the goal you have set?The coach's response
demonstrates an understanding of which theory?
A. Stages of Change Theory
B. Social Cognitive Theory
C. Self-Determination Theory
D. Goal-Setting Theory
E. Self-Efficacy Theory.
Answer: B. Social Cognitive Theory
◍ A 39-year-old woman comes to her fourth coaching session to continue to
work on improving her sleep by not looking at her phone after 10 p.m.
Monday - Friday.She has had the same goal each week for three
weeks.Client: I can't seem to reach this goal no matter what I do. I am
starting to think this is just not going to happen for me.Coach: Describe for
me what you have done to set yourself up for success.Client: I found an app
that automatically locks your phone at any time you set it to. It's designed to
help people decrease their phone use but I haven't quite figured it out
yet.Based on the above scenario, what stage of change is the client most
likely in?
A. Precontemplation
B. Contemplation
C. Preparation
D. Action
E. Maintain.
Answer: C. Preparation
EXAMINATION 2026 QUESTIONS
WITH ANSWERS GRADED A+
◍ What is the role of inflammation in chronic diseases?
A. It helps to fight off infections
B. It causes tissue damage in most areas of the body
C. It reduces the risk of chronic diseases
D. It has no effect on chronic diseases
E. Underlying pathophysiological process of chronic disease.
Answer: E. Underlying pathophysiological process of chronic disease
◍ Practice Question #1: An 18-year old woman comes to her fifth coaching
session to discuss her continued efforts to lose weight and get healthy.After
the session, the coach receives an email from the woman's parents indicating
they are paying for the sessions and would like to discuss their daughter's
progress so far.What is the best response from the coach?
A. I would be happy to set up some time. Please email me back potential
times that will work for you. Also, your daughter must be present at this
meeting.
B. I am not able to discuss anything about my coaching services or any
clients without prior written consent from the client.
C. I will ask your daughter to give me permission and get back to you.
D. I would be happy to set up some time what works for you?.
Answer: B
◍ A 48-year-old man comes to the coach's office for his third session with a
goal of improving his diet. The coach and the client have established trust
and rapport during their previous sessions.Which of the following is the
most appropriate next step by the coach?
, A. Ask the client about his expectations for today's session
B. Begin discussing strategies for improving the client's diet
C. Offer the client a list of healthy food options to consider
D. Present a structured meal plan for the client to follow
E. Review the coaching agreement and clarify any question.
Answer: A. Ask the client about his expectations for today's session
◍ During a coaching session, a 38-year-old woman discusses her desire to
reduce her daily consumption of sugary beverages. She currently drinks
three cans of soda per day and wants to cut down to one.Which of the
following is the most appropriate response by the coach to facilitate
SMART goal setting?
A. "How will you track your progress in reducing your soda intake?"
B. "How will you replace the other two cans of soda each day?"
C. "Is cutting down to one can of soda per day achievable for you?"
D. "What benefits do you anticipate from reducing your soda intake?"
E. "Would you like to explore alternative drinks to replace the soda?".
Answer: C. "Is cutting down to one can of soda per day achievable for you?"
◍ A 35-year old woman comes to their second coaching session indicating she
realized her career was not for her and she needs to find a career less
stressful. Which of the following is the most appropriate response by the
coach?
A. Let's explore your values and strengths and help you gain clarity.
B. Have you considered taking a career assessment test to help you gain
some clarity?
C. I know a great career counselor that can help you with this.
D. Why is this career so stressful?.
Answer: A. Let's explore your values and strengths and help you gain
clarity.
◍ Practice Question #2: 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 supplemterm-22ents
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 #3: You see an advertisement for a NBC-HWC coach that
states "work with me to cure your Type II diabetes in 2 weeks!"Which of
the following Ethical Conduct standards is the coach violating?
A. Confidentiality/Privacy
B. Professional Conduct at Large
C. Conflict of Interest
D. Professional Conduct with Clients.
Answer: B
◍ A coach is given the following information about their patient before their
first appointment:55 year-old maleCurrently going through a divorceRuns
5x per week for 45-minutes each timeBMI 29Blood Pressure
130/92Diagnosed with sleep apnea High stress job with no health
insuranceWhich of the following could be identified from this patient's
profile as a social determinant of health?a. High stress jobb. Divorcec. Sleep
apnead. No health insurance.
Answer: d. No health insurance
◍ Practice Question #4: A coach owns her own business and specializes in
coaching around diet, energy levels, and weight loss. She is promoting gut
biome supplements that will help her clients lose 20 pounds in four weeks if
they take the supplement daily. The coach is most likely violating which of
the following guidelines:
A. NBC-HWC Code of Ethics
B. HIPAA Laws
, C. USDA Nutritional Guidelines
D. Confidentiality/Privacy.
Answer: A
◍ A 54 year old woman comes to her fourth coaching appointment hoping to
continue to work on her goal of reducing her alcohol intake. She set a goal
to reduce her intake by 2-3 drinks per week.Client: It hasn't been so hard
this week because my friends and I didn't meet up over the weekend. It's
when we get together is where I struggle.Coach: How do your friends and
family members support you in the goal you have set?The coach's response
demonstrates an understanding of which theory?
A. Stages of Change Theory
B. Social Cognitive Theory
C. Self-Determination Theory
D. Goal-Setting Theory
E. Self-Efficacy Theory.
Answer: B. Social Cognitive Theory
◍ A 39-year-old woman comes to her fourth coaching session to continue to
work on improving her sleep by not looking at her phone after 10 p.m.
Monday - Friday.She has had the same goal each week for three
weeks.Client: I can't seem to reach this goal no matter what I do. I am
starting to think this is just not going to happen for me.Coach: Describe for
me what you have done to set yourself up for success.Client: I found an app
that automatically locks your phone at any time you set it to. It's designed to
help people decrease their phone use but I haven't quite figured it out
yet.Based on the above scenario, what stage of change is the client most
likely in?
A. Precontemplation
B. Contemplation
C. Preparation
D. Action
E. Maintain.
Answer: C. Preparation
