NBHWC Practice Test Questions and Answers Rated A
Practice Question #219: that it's not hard. What might work?"
d. "What small step might be possible and not feel as
A 39-year old man comes to his coach for their 4th hard?" - ANSWER -A
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. Practice Question #224:
Coach: Giving up sugar is causing some unpleasant side
effects. Which of the following is recommended by MyPlate as part
Client: Yeah, I knew it wasn't going to be a walk in the of a healthy diet:
park and prepared myself for that by letting my family A. Total carbohydrate consumption should be less than
know my plan and trying to take it nice and slow so I don't 20g per day
cause them to move out. B. Total fat consumption should be less than 20% of daily
Coach: Your skill in really thinking this all through and caloric intake
thinking about how this change will affect your family C. Eat a vegetarian diet 80% of the time
exemplifies you're commitment. D. Limiting trans and saturated fats - ANSWER -D
The last statement by the coach is an example of what
coaching skill?
A: Amplified reflection Practice Question #226:
B. Righting Reflex
C. Affirmation An 18-year old woman comes to her fifth coaching session
D. Open-ended questioning - ANSWER -C to discuss her continued efforts to lose weight and get
healthy.
After the session, the coach receives an email from the
Practice Question #221: woman's parents indicating they are paying for the
sessions and would like to discuss their daughter's
About half way through your coaching agreement with a progress so far.
client, the coach notices that the client is arriving to the What is the best response from the coach?
coaching calls late and has missed a couple of sessions A. I would be happy to set up some time. Please email me
without notifying you in advance. Which of the following back potential times that will work for you. Also, your
approaches would be BEST to pursue with your client?: daughter must be present at this meeting.
a. Explore what's working, revisit client's strengths, and B. I am not able to discuss anything about my coaching
create a plan for improvement services or any clients without prior written consent from
b. Explore why coaching isn't working and get feedback the client.
on what specific things they don't like C. I will ask your daughter to give me permission and get
c. Share your observations, express empathy, and inquire back to you.
as to what could make their vision and goals more of a D. I would be happy to set up some time what works for
priority you? - ANSWER -B
d. Confront client, assess readiness for change, and
discuss whether coaching is appropriate at this time -
ANSWER -C Practice Question #225:
A 42-year old man comes to his 5th coaching session
Practice Question #223: eagerly working toward his goal of improving his
relationship with his boss.
A client comes to their 5th coaching session and has Client: I tried to reason with her three times this week but
made progress in improving their sleep but is having my boss just didn't get it. She doesn't live in a world with
trouble with their goal of increasing their physical activity. reason and logic. She twice called me out in front of the
Client: "I really want to feel better...but it's just too hard. group and on Friday told me I needed to step up my game
I've got two jobs and I take care of my parents too." AFTER I reached a major sales goal.
Which of the following coach responses is NOT a Coach: A lot happened this week that seems frustrating.
response that would increase change talk? What is one thing that happened during the week between
a. "What makes the protocol feel hard and impossible?" you and your boss that was an improvement from last
b. "What changes have you made in your life that felt month?
frustrating and impossible and yet you achieved them?" The coach is demonstrating the use of what coaching
c. "Let's pretend that making this change is possible and technique?
,NBHWC Practice Test Questions and Answers Rated A
A. Empathy
B. Amplified Reflection A 32-year old woman comes to her third coaching session
C. Use of Positive Psychology to co to use to work on her eating habits. Specifically, the
D. Righting Reflex - ANSWER -C 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.
Practice Question #222: Coach: Have you thought about taking a more gradual
approach. What if you just decreased your sugar intake by
A 55-year old woman comes to her first coaching session a little bit each week?
having completed several wellness assessments. The The coach is demonstrating what?
coach asked the client to work on these assessments at A. Empathy
the end of their first session for what purpose? B. Appreciative Inquiry
A. An assessments help the client see what parts of the C. Simple Reflection
wellness wheel she needs to focus on improving D. Righting Reflex - ANSWER -D
B. Assessments help the coach figure out where to begin
with this client
C.Assessments are a tool coaches use with all clients as Practice Question #216:
part of their scope of practice
D. Assessments help the client reflect on her life and In the NBHWC Code of Ethics, there is mention of the
discover aspects of her wellbeing "importance of recognizing and honoring the efforts and
E. The coach can refer to these assessments later in their contribution of others and only claiming ownership of your
relationship to help move the client forward with her goals own material." This component falls under which section of
- ANSWER -D the code of ethics?
A. Professional Conduct at Large
B. Conflicts of Interest
Practice Question #220: C. Professional Conduct with Clients
D. Confidentiality - ANSWER -A
Please LIKE the answer when posted to ensure more
people see it.
At the beginning of each coaching session, before Practice Question #215:
contacting the client, a coach rings a small bell three
times. This is an example of an activity to improve what A client came to her first session, from their providers
coaching technique? office, with a list of their biometrics.
a. Mindfulness Blood pressure: 118/72mmHg
b. Perceptive Reflections LDL: 175 mg/dl
c. Appreciate Inquiries Waist-to-hip ratio: 0.95
d. Affirmations - ANSWER -A Physical activity: yoga, 60-minutes 3x per week and
running, 30-minutes 5x per week
A1C: 5.0%
Practice Question #218: Which of the following is most concerning as it increases
her risk for a heart attack?
What is the main purpose of familiarizing yourself with A. Blood pressure
your client's health risk assessment? B. Cholesterol
A. To offer education and insight into their current health C. Waist-to-hip ratio
status D. Physical activity level
B. To provide empathy, trust and greater understanding of E. A1C - ANSWER -B
their present life
C. To assist in making goals around any biometric
numbers that may need work Practice Question #214:
D. To offer immediate referrals for any high risk behaviors
- ANSWER -B Which open-ended question would be best if your client is
in the stage of contemplation?
A. What would have to happen that would signal you that
Practice Question #217: it's time to start thinking about changing?
B. What would be some pros and cons of making a
,NBHWC Practice Test Questions and Answers Rated A
change right now? Which of the following is the appropriate next step for the
C. What has worked for you in the past? coach?
D. Why make this change? - ANSWER -B a. Help the client explore other options for incorporating
enjoyable things on the weekend.
b. Refer the client to a mental health professional
Practice Question #213: c. Explore reasons why he may be having trouble
concentrating
A 28-year-old female client is on her fourth coaching d. Reframe the situation and note all the amazing pr -
session. She has been struggling with stress as she does ANSWER -B
not get along with her current roommate.
Client: I just don't know whether to move out or not.
Coach: You should do whatever you think is best. Practice Question #210:
Which of the 12 Thomas Gordon's Roadblocks to
Communication did the coach demonstrate? Which of the following is NOT a CDC recommendation for
A. Warning proper sleep hygiene?
B. Shaming A. Be consistent. Go to bed at the same time each night
C. Telling people what to do and get up at the same time each morning, including on
D. Interpreting - ANSWER -C the weekends
B. Make sure your bedroom is quiet, dark, relaxing, and at
a comfortable temperature
Practice Question #212: C. Remove electronic devices, such as TVs, computers,
and smart phones, from the bedroom
A 35-year-old woman is on her fourth coaching session D. Avoid eating or drinking anything before bedtime
and has been working with a coach to manage her E. Get some exercise. Being physically active during the
arthritis. She frequently gets flare-ups that set her back for day can help you fall asleep more easily at night. -
up to a week. ANSWER -D
Coach: How is your arthritis impacting you today?
Client: I have good days and bad days and today is a bad
day. Practice Question #209:
Coach: What does a bad day look like?
Client: I had a flare up but I was able to repeat what I did A 29-year-old man comes to his 4th coaching session
last week and do some gently yoga and I felt much better. ready to discuss the progress he has made on getting
I know if I did more yoga I would probably feel better most more sleep overall in the past two weeks. The following
days. conversation ensues:
The client's response to the coach's question about what Client: I knocked my first goal out of the park.
does a bad day look like is an example of what? Coach: What does that feel like; knocking a goal out of the
A. Change Talk park?
B. Sustain Talk Client: It feels incredible! I got 8 hours of sleep each day
C. Decisional Balance last week. I slept 4 hours each night and the. Was able to
D. Empathy - ANSWER -A sneak in several power naps throughout the day and since
they were power naps they added up to an additional 4
hours.
Practice Question #211: Coach: Do you mean you took several naps the next day
after sleep 4 hours the night before and those naps totaled
A 54-year-old man is on his ninth coaching session and an additional 4 hours.
has been working with a coach to manage his overall Client: Yep! I took a 1.5 hour nap at 10am and then a
stress. He has made steady progress each week quick 30 minute power nap at 2pm which counts for
incorporating several stress management techniques double the time since it was a power nap and then another
such as deep breathing, keeping a consistent morning nap at 5pm for about 1.5 hours.
schedule, and doing more enjoyable things on the Coach: You can't do that. We know from -
weekend such as reading. During his ninth session, he ANSWER -B
indicates he is having trouble concentrating and doesn't
feel like eating much. When you ask how his reading on
the weekends is going to help manage his stress he Practice Question #208:
indicates that reading is not that fun for him anymore.
, NBHWC Practice Test Questions and Answers Rated A
A coach noticed an advertisement in her local paper for Practice Question #205:
another NBC-HWC certified health coach's services. The
advertisement indicates that if people buy a 60-day supply A client is on their 5th session and has set the goal to get
of supplements the coach will give them 3 free coaching better sleep in general most days of the week.
sessions. In addition, the advertisement indicates most Client: I slept horrible all week.
people lose 30 pounds in 60 days. Which of the following Coach: Tell me about it.
is the reason why this advertisement violates NBC-HWC Client: I am very stressed at work and anyone with my
Code of Ethics? stress wouldn't sleep well.
A. Coaching sessions are contingent upon purchase of Coach: Stress is the primary reason you didn't sleep well
supplements this week.
B. It's impossible to lose 30 pounds in 60 days Client: Yep. And anyone else that had the week I had
C. The coach placed an advertisement in a paper would have done the same things.
D. None of the above - ANSWER -A Coach: There was one behavior you zeroed in on last
week which was no social media before bed to help with
that too. How did that go?
Practice Question #207: Client: There is no way I had any other choice. When work
is this stressful using social media at night helps relax me.
A 42-year old man comes to his coach for their 3rd Discord may appear during a coaching session. Which of
session. The man decided to try coaching to get some the following best categorizes the type of discord the client
help with trying to quit smoking cigarettes. may be exhibiting?
Client: Whenever I try to quit I get really hard to live with. A. Defending
I'm not very nice. B. Interrupting
Coach: You really get irritable when you're withdrawing C. Disengagement
from nicotine. D. Questioning - ANSWER -A
Client: Yeah. I know there's that gum that can ease ya
down but I am thinking just doing to cold turkey and get it
all over with. Practice Question #204:
Coach: That's what fits you best. How could you do that?
Client: I definitely need a plan for those early days. I think Your client is going to be assessed for obesity at his next
I'd need to be away form people for a couple of weeks in visit. The ______ measurement is best for assessing
the wilderness (laughs).Coach: So you don't irritate other visceral fat.
people. A. Abdominal skinfold
Client: For my protections actually. I still want to be B. BMI
married and have friends when this is all over. C. Waist circumference
Coach: So overall you are not sure about getting through D. Hip circumference - ANSWER -C
the really rough withdrawal part, you are worried that
quitting col - ANSWER -B
Practice Question #203:
Practice Question #206: A client comes to you as part of their company's insurance
benefit program. They receive a reduction on their
A 38-year-old woman comes to her fifth session. She is premium if they attend five coaching sessions. The client
working with her coach to reduce the overall stress in her was referred to the program because their health risk
life. The coach and client get into a lengthy exploration of assessment indicated they are a current cigarette smoker.
how the client starts her day. During this conversation the Your client is very clear they have no interest in quitting at
coach becomes aware that she is thinking about what to this time.
say next while the client is talking. The coach makes a Which open-ended question would be best given the
quick note to practice more _____________? clients lack of interest in quitting?
A. Sympathy A. Tell me about the last time you tried to quit and what
B. Open-ended questions didn't work for you?
C. Amplified reflections B. What would be some positive aspects of changing right
D. Mindful listening now?
E. Empathy - ANSWER -D C. What does your life look like as a non-smoker?
D. What are some positive aspects of not changing right
now?
Practice Question #219: that it's not hard. What might work?"
d. "What small step might be possible and not feel as
A 39-year old man comes to his coach for their 4th hard?" - ANSWER -A
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. Practice Question #224:
Coach: Giving up sugar is causing some unpleasant side
effects. Which of the following is recommended by MyPlate as part
Client: Yeah, I knew it wasn't going to be a walk in the of a healthy diet:
park and prepared myself for that by letting my family A. Total carbohydrate consumption should be less than
know my plan and trying to take it nice and slow so I don't 20g per day
cause them to move out. B. Total fat consumption should be less than 20% of daily
Coach: Your skill in really thinking this all through and caloric intake
thinking about how this change will affect your family C. Eat a vegetarian diet 80% of the time
exemplifies you're commitment. D. Limiting trans and saturated fats - ANSWER -D
The last statement by the coach is an example of what
coaching skill?
A: Amplified reflection Practice Question #226:
B. Righting Reflex
C. Affirmation An 18-year old woman comes to her fifth coaching session
D. Open-ended questioning - ANSWER -C to discuss her continued efforts to lose weight and get
healthy.
After the session, the coach receives an email from the
Practice Question #221: woman's parents indicating they are paying for the
sessions and would like to discuss their daughter's
About half way through your coaching agreement with a progress so far.
client, the coach notices that the client is arriving to the What is the best response from the coach?
coaching calls late and has missed a couple of sessions A. I would be happy to set up some time. Please email me
without notifying you in advance. Which of the following back potential times that will work for you. Also, your
approaches would be BEST to pursue with your client?: daughter must be present at this meeting.
a. Explore what's working, revisit client's strengths, and B. I am not able to discuss anything about my coaching
create a plan for improvement services or any clients without prior written consent from
b. Explore why coaching isn't working and get feedback the client.
on what specific things they don't like C. I will ask your daughter to give me permission and get
c. Share your observations, express empathy, and inquire back to you.
as to what could make their vision and goals more of a D. I would be happy to set up some time what works for
priority you? - ANSWER -B
d. Confront client, assess readiness for change, and
discuss whether coaching is appropriate at this time -
ANSWER -C Practice Question #225:
A 42-year old man comes to his 5th coaching session
Practice Question #223: eagerly working toward his goal of improving his
relationship with his boss.
A client comes to their 5th coaching session and has Client: I tried to reason with her three times this week but
made progress in improving their sleep but is having my boss just didn't get it. She doesn't live in a world with
trouble with their goal of increasing their physical activity. reason and logic. She twice called me out in front of the
Client: "I really want to feel better...but it's just too hard. group and on Friday told me I needed to step up my game
I've got two jobs and I take care of my parents too." AFTER I reached a major sales goal.
Which of the following coach responses is NOT a Coach: A lot happened this week that seems frustrating.
response that would increase change talk? What is one thing that happened during the week between
a. "What makes the protocol feel hard and impossible?" you and your boss that was an improvement from last
b. "What changes have you made in your life that felt month?
frustrating and impossible and yet you achieved them?" The coach is demonstrating the use of what coaching
c. "Let's pretend that making this change is possible and technique?
,NBHWC Practice Test Questions and Answers Rated A
A. Empathy
B. Amplified Reflection A 32-year old woman comes to her third coaching session
C. Use of Positive Psychology to co to use to work on her eating habits. Specifically, the
D. Righting Reflex - ANSWER -C 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.
Practice Question #222: Coach: Have you thought about taking a more gradual
approach. What if you just decreased your sugar intake by
A 55-year old woman comes to her first coaching session a little bit each week?
having completed several wellness assessments. The The coach is demonstrating what?
coach asked the client to work on these assessments at A. Empathy
the end of their first session for what purpose? B. Appreciative Inquiry
A. An assessments help the client see what parts of the C. Simple Reflection
wellness wheel she needs to focus on improving D. Righting Reflex - ANSWER -D
B. Assessments help the coach figure out where to begin
with this client
C.Assessments are a tool coaches use with all clients as Practice Question #216:
part of their scope of practice
D. Assessments help the client reflect on her life and In the NBHWC Code of Ethics, there is mention of the
discover aspects of her wellbeing "importance of recognizing and honoring the efforts and
E. The coach can refer to these assessments later in their contribution of others and only claiming ownership of your
relationship to help move the client forward with her goals own material." This component falls under which section of
- ANSWER -D the code of ethics?
A. Professional Conduct at Large
B. Conflicts of Interest
Practice Question #220: C. Professional Conduct with Clients
D. Confidentiality - ANSWER -A
Please LIKE the answer when posted to ensure more
people see it.
At the beginning of each coaching session, before Practice Question #215:
contacting the client, a coach rings a small bell three
times. This is an example of an activity to improve what A client came to her first session, from their providers
coaching technique? office, with a list of their biometrics.
a. Mindfulness Blood pressure: 118/72mmHg
b. Perceptive Reflections LDL: 175 mg/dl
c. Appreciate Inquiries Waist-to-hip ratio: 0.95
d. Affirmations - ANSWER -A Physical activity: yoga, 60-minutes 3x per week and
running, 30-minutes 5x per week
A1C: 5.0%
Practice Question #218: Which of the following is most concerning as it increases
her risk for a heart attack?
What is the main purpose of familiarizing yourself with A. Blood pressure
your client's health risk assessment? B. Cholesterol
A. To offer education and insight into their current health C. Waist-to-hip ratio
status D. Physical activity level
B. To provide empathy, trust and greater understanding of E. A1C - ANSWER -B
their present life
C. To assist in making goals around any biometric
numbers that may need work Practice Question #214:
D. To offer immediate referrals for any high risk behaviors
- ANSWER -B Which open-ended question would be best if your client is
in the stage of contemplation?
A. What would have to happen that would signal you that
Practice Question #217: it's time to start thinking about changing?
B. What would be some pros and cons of making a
,NBHWC Practice Test Questions and Answers Rated A
change right now? Which of the following is the appropriate next step for the
C. What has worked for you in the past? coach?
D. Why make this change? - ANSWER -B a. Help the client explore other options for incorporating
enjoyable things on the weekend.
b. Refer the client to a mental health professional
Practice Question #213: c. Explore reasons why he may be having trouble
concentrating
A 28-year-old female client is on her fourth coaching d. Reframe the situation and note all the amazing pr -
session. She has been struggling with stress as she does ANSWER -B
not get along with her current roommate.
Client: I just don't know whether to move out or not.
Coach: You should do whatever you think is best. Practice Question #210:
Which of the 12 Thomas Gordon's Roadblocks to
Communication did the coach demonstrate? Which of the following is NOT a CDC recommendation for
A. Warning proper sleep hygiene?
B. Shaming A. Be consistent. Go to bed at the same time each night
C. Telling people what to do and get up at the same time each morning, including on
D. Interpreting - ANSWER -C the weekends
B. Make sure your bedroom is quiet, dark, relaxing, and at
a comfortable temperature
Practice Question #212: C. Remove electronic devices, such as TVs, computers,
and smart phones, from the bedroom
A 35-year-old woman is on her fourth coaching session D. Avoid eating or drinking anything before bedtime
and has been working with a coach to manage her E. Get some exercise. Being physically active during the
arthritis. She frequently gets flare-ups that set her back for day can help you fall asleep more easily at night. -
up to a week. ANSWER -D
Coach: How is your arthritis impacting you today?
Client: I have good days and bad days and today is a bad
day. Practice Question #209:
Coach: What does a bad day look like?
Client: I had a flare up but I was able to repeat what I did A 29-year-old man comes to his 4th coaching session
last week and do some gently yoga and I felt much better. ready to discuss the progress he has made on getting
I know if I did more yoga I would probably feel better most more sleep overall in the past two weeks. The following
days. conversation ensues:
The client's response to the coach's question about what Client: I knocked my first goal out of the park.
does a bad day look like is an example of what? Coach: What does that feel like; knocking a goal out of the
A. Change Talk park?
B. Sustain Talk Client: It feels incredible! I got 8 hours of sleep each day
C. Decisional Balance last week. I slept 4 hours each night and the. Was able to
D. Empathy - ANSWER -A sneak in several power naps throughout the day and since
they were power naps they added up to an additional 4
hours.
Practice Question #211: Coach: Do you mean you took several naps the next day
after sleep 4 hours the night before and those naps totaled
A 54-year-old man is on his ninth coaching session and an additional 4 hours.
has been working with a coach to manage his overall Client: Yep! I took a 1.5 hour nap at 10am and then a
stress. He has made steady progress each week quick 30 minute power nap at 2pm which counts for
incorporating several stress management techniques double the time since it was a power nap and then another
such as deep breathing, keeping a consistent morning nap at 5pm for about 1.5 hours.
schedule, and doing more enjoyable things on the Coach: You can't do that. We know from -
weekend such as reading. During his ninth session, he ANSWER -B
indicates he is having trouble concentrating and doesn't
feel like eating much. When you ask how his reading on
the weekends is going to help manage his stress he Practice Question #208:
indicates that reading is not that fun for him anymore.
, NBHWC Practice Test Questions and Answers Rated A
A coach noticed an advertisement in her local paper for Practice Question #205:
another NBC-HWC certified health coach's services. The
advertisement indicates that if people buy a 60-day supply A client is on their 5th session and has set the goal to get
of supplements the coach will give them 3 free coaching better sleep in general most days of the week.
sessions. In addition, the advertisement indicates most Client: I slept horrible all week.
people lose 30 pounds in 60 days. Which of the following Coach: Tell me about it.
is the reason why this advertisement violates NBC-HWC Client: I am very stressed at work and anyone with my
Code of Ethics? stress wouldn't sleep well.
A. Coaching sessions are contingent upon purchase of Coach: Stress is the primary reason you didn't sleep well
supplements this week.
B. It's impossible to lose 30 pounds in 60 days Client: Yep. And anyone else that had the week I had
C. The coach placed an advertisement in a paper would have done the same things.
D. None of the above - ANSWER -A Coach: There was one behavior you zeroed in on last
week which was no social media before bed to help with
that too. How did that go?
Practice Question #207: Client: There is no way I had any other choice. When work
is this stressful using social media at night helps relax me.
A 42-year old man comes to his coach for their 3rd Discord may appear during a coaching session. Which of
session. The man decided to try coaching to get some the following best categorizes the type of discord the client
help with trying to quit smoking cigarettes. may be exhibiting?
Client: Whenever I try to quit I get really hard to live with. A. Defending
I'm not very nice. B. Interrupting
Coach: You really get irritable when you're withdrawing C. Disengagement
from nicotine. D. Questioning - ANSWER -A
Client: Yeah. I know there's that gum that can ease ya
down but I am thinking just doing to cold turkey and get it
all over with. Practice Question #204:
Coach: That's what fits you best. How could you do that?
Client: I definitely need a plan for those early days. I think Your client is going to be assessed for obesity at his next
I'd need to be away form people for a couple of weeks in visit. The ______ measurement is best for assessing
the wilderness (laughs).Coach: So you don't irritate other visceral fat.
people. A. Abdominal skinfold
Client: For my protections actually. I still want to be B. BMI
married and have friends when this is all over. C. Waist circumference
Coach: So overall you are not sure about getting through D. Hip circumference - ANSWER -C
the really rough withdrawal part, you are worried that
quitting col - ANSWER -B
Practice Question #203:
Practice Question #206: A client comes to you as part of their company's insurance
benefit program. They receive a reduction on their
A 38-year-old woman comes to her fifth session. She is premium if they attend five coaching sessions. The client
working with her coach to reduce the overall stress in her was referred to the program because their health risk
life. The coach and client get into a lengthy exploration of assessment indicated they are a current cigarette smoker.
how the client starts her day. During this conversation the Your client is very clear they have no interest in quitting at
coach becomes aware that she is thinking about what to this time.
say next while the client is talking. The coach makes a Which open-ended question would be best given the
quick note to practice more _____________? clients lack of interest in quitting?
A. Sympathy A. Tell me about the last time you tried to quit and what
B. Open-ended questions didn't work for you?
C. Amplified reflections B. What would be some positive aspects of changing right
D. Mindful listening now?
E. Empathy - ANSWER -D C. What does your life look like as a non-smoker?
D. What are some positive aspects of not changing right
now?
