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NBHWC PRACTICE TEST QUESTIONS
Practice Question #219:
A 39-year old man comes to his coach for their 4th session. The man is
working on reducing the amount of sugar that he eats.
Client: I get so irritable when I don't have sugar.
Coach: Giving up sugar is causing some unpleasant side effects.
Client: Yeah, I knew it wasn't going to be a walk in the park and prepared
myself for that by letting my family know my plan and trying to take it nice and
slow so I don't cause them to move out.
Coach: Your skill in really thinking this all through and thinking about how this
change will affect your family exemplifies your commitment.
The last statement by the coach is an example of what coaching skill?
A: Amplified reflection
B. Righting Reflex
C. Affirmation
D. Open-ended questioning - C
Practice Question #221:
About half way through your coaching agreement with a client, the coach
notices that the client is arriving to the coaching calls late and has missed a
couple of sessions without notifying you in advance. Which of the following
approaches would be BEST to pursue with your client?:
a. Explore what's working, revisit client's strengths, and create a plan for
improvement
b. Explore why coaching isn't working and get feedback on what specific
things they don't like
c. Share your observations, express empathy, and inquire as to what could
make their vision and goals more of a priority
d. Confront client, assess readiness for change, and discuss whether
coaching is appropriate at this time - C
Practice Question #223:
,A client comes to their 5th coaching session and has made progress in
improving their sleep but is having trouble with their goal of increasing their
physical activity.
Client: "I really want to feel better...but it's just too hard. I've got two jobs and I
take care of my parents too."
Which of the following coach responses is NOT a response that would
increase change talk?
a. "What makes the protocol feel hard and impossible?"
b. "What changes have you made in your life that felt frustrating and
impossible and yet you achieved them?"
c. "Let's pretend that making this change is possible and that it's not hard.
What might work?"
d. "What small step might be possible and not feel as hard?" - A
Practice Question #224:
Which of the following is recommended by My Plate as part of a healthy
diet:
A. Total carbohydrate consumption should be less than 20g per day
B. Total fat consumption should be less than 20% of daily caloric intake
C. Eat a vegetarian diet 80% of the time
D. Limiting trans and saturated fats - D
Practice Question #226:
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? - B
,Practice Question #225:
A 42-year old man comes to his 5th coaching session eagerly working toward
his goal of improving his relationship with his boss.
Client: I tried to reason with her three times this week but my boss just didn't
get it. She doesn't live in a world with reason and logic. She twice called me out
in front of the group and on Friday told me I needed to step up my game
AFTER I reached a major sales goal.
Coach: A lot happened this week that seems frustrating. What is one thing
that happened during the week between you and your boss that was an
improvement from last month?
The coach is demonstrating the use of what coaching technique?
A. Empathy
B. Amplified Reflection
C. Use of Positive Psychology
D. Righting Reflex - C
Practice Question #222:
A 55-year old woman comes to her first coaching session having completed
several wellness assessments. The coach asked the client to work on these
assessments at the end of their first session for what purpose?
A. An assessments help the client see what parts of the wellness wheel she
needs to focus on improving
B. Assessments help the coach figure out where to begin with this client
C .Assessments are a tool coaches use with all clients as part of their
scope of practice
D. Assessments help the client reflect on her life and discover aspects of her
wellbeing
E. The coach can refer to these assessments later in their relationship to help
move the client forward with her goals - D
Practice Question #220:
Please LIKE the answer when posted to ensure more people see it.
, At the beginning of each coaching session, before contacting the client, a
coach rings a small bell three times. This is an example of an activity to
improve what coaching technique?
a. Mindfulness
b. Perceptive Reflections
c. Appreciate Inquiries
d. Affirmations - A
Practice Question #218:
What is the main purpose of familiarizing yourself with your client's health risk
assessment?
A. To offer education and insight into their current health status
B. To provide empathy, trust and greater understanding of their present life
C. To assist in making goals around any biometric numbers that may need
work
D. To offer immediate referrals for any high risk behaviors - B
Practice Question #217:
A 32-year old woman comes to her third coaching session to co to use to work
on her eating habits. Specifically, the client is concerned about her sugar
intake.
Client: I plan to quit sugar. I am going to give it up completely for the next 6
months.
Coach: Have you thought about taking a more gradual approach. What if you
just decreased your sugar intake by a little bit each week?
The coach is demonstrating what?
A. Empathy
B. Appreciative Inquiry
C. Simple Reflection
D. Righting Reflex - D
Practice Question #216:
In the NBHWC Code of Ethics, there is mention of the "importance of
recognizing and honoring the efforts and contribution of others and only
NBHWC PRACTICE TEST QUESTIONS
Practice Question #219:
A 39-year old man comes to his coach for their 4th session. The man is
working on reducing the amount of sugar that he eats.
Client: I get so irritable when I don't have sugar.
Coach: Giving up sugar is causing some unpleasant side effects.
Client: Yeah, I knew it wasn't going to be a walk in the park and prepared
myself for that by letting my family know my plan and trying to take it nice and
slow so I don't cause them to move out.
Coach: Your skill in really thinking this all through and thinking about how this
change will affect your family exemplifies your commitment.
The last statement by the coach is an example of what coaching skill?
A: Amplified reflection
B. Righting Reflex
C. Affirmation
D. Open-ended questioning - C
Practice Question #221:
About half way through your coaching agreement with a client, the coach
notices that the client is arriving to the coaching calls late and has missed a
couple of sessions without notifying you in advance. Which of the following
approaches would be BEST to pursue with your client?:
a. Explore what's working, revisit client's strengths, and create a plan for
improvement
b. Explore why coaching isn't working and get feedback on what specific
things they don't like
c. Share your observations, express empathy, and inquire as to what could
make their vision and goals more of a priority
d. Confront client, assess readiness for change, and discuss whether
coaching is appropriate at this time - C
Practice Question #223:
,A client comes to their 5th coaching session and has made progress in
improving their sleep but is having trouble with their goal of increasing their
physical activity.
Client: "I really want to feel better...but it's just too hard. I've got two jobs and I
take care of my parents too."
Which of the following coach responses is NOT a response that would
increase change talk?
a. "What makes the protocol feel hard and impossible?"
b. "What changes have you made in your life that felt frustrating and
impossible and yet you achieved them?"
c. "Let's pretend that making this change is possible and that it's not hard.
What might work?"
d. "What small step might be possible and not feel as hard?" - A
Practice Question #224:
Which of the following is recommended by My Plate as part of a healthy
diet:
A. Total carbohydrate consumption should be less than 20g per day
B. Total fat consumption should be less than 20% of daily caloric intake
C. Eat a vegetarian diet 80% of the time
D. Limiting trans and saturated fats - D
Practice Question #226:
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? - B
,Practice Question #225:
A 42-year old man comes to his 5th coaching session eagerly working toward
his goal of improving his relationship with his boss.
Client: I tried to reason with her three times this week but my boss just didn't
get it. She doesn't live in a world with reason and logic. She twice called me out
in front of the group and on Friday told me I needed to step up my game
AFTER I reached a major sales goal.
Coach: A lot happened this week that seems frustrating. What is one thing
that happened during the week between you and your boss that was an
improvement from last month?
The coach is demonstrating the use of what coaching technique?
A. Empathy
B. Amplified Reflection
C. Use of Positive Psychology
D. Righting Reflex - C
Practice Question #222:
A 55-year old woman comes to her first coaching session having completed
several wellness assessments. The coach asked the client to work on these
assessments at the end of their first session for what purpose?
A. An assessments help the client see what parts of the wellness wheel she
needs to focus on improving
B. Assessments help the coach figure out where to begin with this client
C .Assessments are a tool coaches use with all clients as part of their
scope of practice
D. Assessments help the client reflect on her life and discover aspects of her
wellbeing
E. The coach can refer to these assessments later in their relationship to help
move the client forward with her goals - D
Practice Question #220:
Please LIKE the answer when posted to ensure more people see it.
, At the beginning of each coaching session, before contacting the client, a
coach rings a small bell three times. This is an example of an activity to
improve what coaching technique?
a. Mindfulness
b. Perceptive Reflections
c. Appreciate Inquiries
d. Affirmations - A
Practice Question #218:
What is the main purpose of familiarizing yourself with your client's health risk
assessment?
A. To offer education and insight into their current health status
B. To provide empathy, trust and greater understanding of their present life
C. To assist in making goals around any biometric numbers that may need
work
D. To offer immediate referrals for any high risk behaviors - B
Practice Question #217:
A 32-year old woman comes to her third coaching session to co to use to work
on her eating habits. Specifically, the client is concerned about her sugar
intake.
Client: I plan to quit sugar. I am going to give it up completely for the next 6
months.
Coach: Have you thought about taking a more gradual approach. What if you
just decreased your sugar intake by a little bit each week?
The coach is demonstrating what?
A. Empathy
B. Appreciative Inquiry
C. Simple Reflection
D. Righting Reflex - D
Practice Question #216:
In the NBHWC Code of Ethics, there is mention of the "importance of
recognizing and honoring the efforts and contribution of others and only
