NBHWC PRACTICE FREQUENTLY TESTED ACTUAL
EXAM QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT ANSWERS
Question 1.
At which stage of change would it be best to explore best experiences with change in the past and
identify positive reasons for behaving a particular way in the future?
ANSWER
Contemplation
Question 2.
When is it important to focus on strengths, past accomplishments, values, and vision in TTM?
ANSWER
Contemplation
Question 3.
What are some things a coach can do when a client is in pre contemplation?
ANSWER
-Use reflective listening skills -Show empathy and unconditional positive regard -Respect the
client's emotions and needs -Help the client find a strong positive source of motivation once
they are ready and identify other behaviors they are ready to change *It helps when clients
connect to something they really want
Question 4.
What stage of change would it be beneficial for a client to write down a formal statement of what
they are committing to?
ANSWER
Preparation
Question 5.
At what stage is it important for the client to engage in social connections or develop relationships
with people with common interests or behavioral goals?
, ANSWER
action
Question 6.
During the _____ phase, it is important to keep strengths and values at top of mind
ANSWER
action
Question 7.
When do we need to reconnect clients to their strengths, values, visions, goals, resources, and
motivators and increase motivation to prevent boredom or relapse?
ANSWER
During maintenance
Question 8.
During the maintenance phase, if a client experiences a lapse, what can the coach do to assist?
ANSWER
Refocusset new goals if needed. Reconnect them to their visions, purpose, strengths, etc.
Possible sign up for an event or take on a challenge related to the goal (signing up for a 5k,
etc.)
Question 9.
according to the CDC, what are they key risk factors for heart disease
ANSWER
-high blood pressure -high cholesterol -tobacco use
Question 10.
What health conditions increase the risk for stroke?
ANSWER
, -high blood pressure -Cardiovascular disease -high cholesterol -diabetes -obesity -sickle cell
disease
(family hx, genetics, age, gender, and race also increase the risk)
Question 11.
What behaviors increase the risk for stroke?
ANSWER
-smoking -excessive alcohol -physical inactivity -poor diet (high in sat fat, trans fat,
cholesterol, sodium)
Question 12.
According to the CDC, what are the 7 major chronic conditions
ANSWER
Heart disease, stroke, cancer, lung disease, diabetes, Alzheimer's, chronic kidney disease
Question 13.
According to the CDC, insufficient sleep has been linked to these 4 health conditions
ANSWER
-obesity -diabetes -heart disease -depression
Question 14.
conditions that increase the risk for heart disease
ANSWER
-high blood pressure -high cholesterol and LDL, low HDL -diabetes -overweight/obesity
Question 15.
behaviors associated with an increased risk for heart disease
ANSWER
smoking, drinking, poor diet, and physical inactivity
EXAM QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT ANSWERS
Question 1.
At which stage of change would it be best to explore best experiences with change in the past and
identify positive reasons for behaving a particular way in the future?
ANSWER
Contemplation
Question 2.
When is it important to focus on strengths, past accomplishments, values, and vision in TTM?
ANSWER
Contemplation
Question 3.
What are some things a coach can do when a client is in pre contemplation?
ANSWER
-Use reflective listening skills -Show empathy and unconditional positive regard -Respect the
client's emotions and needs -Help the client find a strong positive source of motivation once
they are ready and identify other behaviors they are ready to change *It helps when clients
connect to something they really want
Question 4.
What stage of change would it be beneficial for a client to write down a formal statement of what
they are committing to?
ANSWER
Preparation
Question 5.
At what stage is it important for the client to engage in social connections or develop relationships
with people with common interests or behavioral goals?
, ANSWER
action
Question 6.
During the _____ phase, it is important to keep strengths and values at top of mind
ANSWER
action
Question 7.
When do we need to reconnect clients to their strengths, values, visions, goals, resources, and
motivators and increase motivation to prevent boredom or relapse?
ANSWER
During maintenance
Question 8.
During the maintenance phase, if a client experiences a lapse, what can the coach do to assist?
ANSWER
Refocusset new goals if needed. Reconnect them to their visions, purpose, strengths, etc.
Possible sign up for an event or take on a challenge related to the goal (signing up for a 5k,
etc.)
Question 9.
according to the CDC, what are they key risk factors for heart disease
ANSWER
-high blood pressure -high cholesterol -tobacco use
Question 10.
What health conditions increase the risk for stroke?
ANSWER
, -high blood pressure -Cardiovascular disease -high cholesterol -diabetes -obesity -sickle cell
disease
(family hx, genetics, age, gender, and race also increase the risk)
Question 11.
What behaviors increase the risk for stroke?
ANSWER
-smoking -excessive alcohol -physical inactivity -poor diet (high in sat fat, trans fat,
cholesterol, sodium)
Question 12.
According to the CDC, what are the 7 major chronic conditions
ANSWER
Heart disease, stroke, cancer, lung disease, diabetes, Alzheimer's, chronic kidney disease
Question 13.
According to the CDC, insufficient sleep has been linked to these 4 health conditions
ANSWER
-obesity -diabetes -heart disease -depression
Question 14.
conditions that increase the risk for heart disease
ANSWER
-high blood pressure -high cholesterol and LDL, low HDL -diabetes -overweight/obesity
Question 15.
behaviors associated with an increased risk for heart disease
ANSWER
smoking, drinking, poor diet, and physical inactivity
