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NBHWC Practice Exam Questions with
100% Correct Answers | Rated 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 - ✔✔E.
Underlying pathophysiological process of chronic disease
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
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D. Present a structured meal plan for the client to follow
E. Review the coaching agreement and clarify any question - ✔✔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?" -
✔✔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?
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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? - ✔✔A. Let's explore your values and
strengths and help you gain clarity.
A coach is given the following information about their patient before their
first appointment:
55 year-old male
Currently going through a divorce
Runs 5x per week for 45-minutes each time
BMI 29
Blood Pressure 130/92
Diagnosed with sleep apnea High stress job with no health insurance
Which of the following could be identified from this patient's profile as a
social determinant of health?
a. High stress job
b. Divorce
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c. Sleep apnea
d. No health insurance - ✔✔d. No health insurance
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 - ✔✔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.
NBHWC Practice Exam Questions with
100% Correct Answers | Rated 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 - ✔✔E.
Underlying pathophysiological process of chronic disease
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
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D. Present a structured meal plan for the client to follow
E. Review the coaching agreement and clarify any question - ✔✔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?" -
✔✔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?
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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? - ✔✔A. Let's explore your values and
strengths and help you gain clarity.
A coach is given the following information about their patient before their
first appointment:
55 year-old male
Currently going through a divorce
Runs 5x per week for 45-minutes each time
BMI 29
Blood Pressure 130/92
Diagnosed with sleep apnea High stress job with no health insurance
Which of the following could be identified from this patient's profile as a
social determinant of health?
a. High stress job
b. Divorce
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c. Sleep apnea
d. No health insurance - ✔✔d. No health insurance
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 - ✔✔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.
