NBHWC PRACTICE TEST BANK
QUESTIONS
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NBHWC PRACTICE TEST QUESTIONS ANSWERS
Is the following goal a behavioral goal or an outcome goal?
______ I will lose 10 pounds in two months.
A. Behavior Goal
B. Outcome Goal - CORRECT ANSWER - B
Practice Question #10:
A Registered Dietician just passed his RD exam and is now a NBC-HWC. He holds
no other certifications. He designed a HIIT program his first client. Is he operating
within his ICHWC scope of practice?
A. Yes
B. No - CORRECT ANSWER - B
Practice Question #100:
A coaches ratio of reflections to number of questions is one simple way of assessing
a coaches skills. According to Miller & Rollnick (pg. 326), the ratio of reflections to
questions should be around____?
A. 2:1
B. 3:1
C. 1:2
D. 1:3 - CORRECT ANSWER - A
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Practice Question #101:
Which of the following is the best example of change talk you might hear from a
client?
A. I am not giving up on sleeping in.
B. My doctor is helping me with that.
C. I'm doing the best I can.
D. I think I can manage my stress, it is just a matter of making up my mind. -
CORRECT ANSWER - D
Practice Question #102:
Using reflections is a common way to respond to patient/client discord.
Example Client Discord: How old are you? How can you possibly understand me?
Coach's Possible Reflective Responses:
1. You're looking for some help, and you're not really sure if I'm the right person to
provide it?
2. You're wondering if I'll really be able to help you.
3. It seems like there's no chance at all that I could help you.
Identify the type of reflection for each response listed above. (Miller & Rollnick, pg.
209)
A. 1. Amplified 2. Simple 3. Double-sided
B. 1. Simple 2. Double-sided 3. Amplified
C. 1. Double-sided 2. Simple 3. Amplified
D. 1. Double-sided 2. Amplified 3. Simple - CORRECT ANSWER - C
Practice Question #103:
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Sleep timing and duration affect a number of endocrine, metabolic, and neurological
functions that are critical to the maintenance of individual health. If left untreated,
sleep disorders and chronic short sleep are associated with an increased risk of:
A. Heart disease
B. High blood pressure
C. Diabetes
D. All of the above - CORRECT ANSWER - D
Practice Question #104:
Client: I'm feeling pretty depressed today.
Coach: Something has changed since we last talked.
The coach's reply is an example of a ___________? (Miller & Rollnick, pg. 58)
A. Simple Reflection
B. Complex Reflection
C. Affirmation
D. Open-ended Question - CORRECT ANSWER - B
Practice Question #105:
The Drs. Prochaska (pg. 15) often talk about the "two Ds" or Doubt and Delay when
client's most often ask themselves "Is change really worth it?". These "two Ds" are
most likely to appear in which stage of change?
A. Precontemplation
B. Contemplation
C. Preparation
D. Action
E. Maintenance - CORRECT ANSWER - B
QUESTIONS
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NBHWC PRACTICE TEST QUESTIONS ANSWERS
Is the following goal a behavioral goal or an outcome goal?
______ I will lose 10 pounds in two months.
A. Behavior Goal
B. Outcome Goal - CORRECT ANSWER - B
Practice Question #10:
A Registered Dietician just passed his RD exam and is now a NBC-HWC. He holds
no other certifications. He designed a HIIT program his first client. Is he operating
within his ICHWC scope of practice?
A. Yes
B. No - CORRECT ANSWER - B
Practice Question #100:
A coaches ratio of reflections to number of questions is one simple way of assessing
a coaches skills. According to Miller & Rollnick (pg. 326), the ratio of reflections to
questions should be around____?
A. 2:1
B. 3:1
C. 1:2
D. 1:3 - CORRECT ANSWER - A
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Practice Question #101:
Which of the following is the best example of change talk you might hear from a
client?
A. I am not giving up on sleeping in.
B. My doctor is helping me with that.
C. I'm doing the best I can.
D. I think I can manage my stress, it is just a matter of making up my mind. -
CORRECT ANSWER - D
Practice Question #102:
Using reflections is a common way to respond to patient/client discord.
Example Client Discord: How old are you? How can you possibly understand me?
Coach's Possible Reflective Responses:
1. You're looking for some help, and you're not really sure if I'm the right person to
provide it?
2. You're wondering if I'll really be able to help you.
3. It seems like there's no chance at all that I could help you.
Identify the type of reflection for each response listed above. (Miller & Rollnick, pg.
209)
A. 1. Amplified 2. Simple 3. Double-sided
B. 1. Simple 2. Double-sided 3. Amplified
C. 1. Double-sided 2. Simple 3. Amplified
D. 1. Double-sided 2. Amplified 3. Simple - CORRECT ANSWER - C
Practice Question #103:
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Sleep timing and duration affect a number of endocrine, metabolic, and neurological
functions that are critical to the maintenance of individual health. If left untreated,
sleep disorders and chronic short sleep are associated with an increased risk of:
A. Heart disease
B. High blood pressure
C. Diabetes
D. All of the above - CORRECT ANSWER - D
Practice Question #104:
Client: I'm feeling pretty depressed today.
Coach: Something has changed since we last talked.
The coach's reply is an example of a ___________? (Miller & Rollnick, pg. 58)
A. Simple Reflection
B. Complex Reflection
C. Affirmation
D. Open-ended Question - CORRECT ANSWER - B
Practice Question #105:
The Drs. Prochaska (pg. 15) often talk about the "two Ds" or Doubt and Delay when
client's most often ask themselves "Is change really worth it?". These "two Ds" are
most likely to appear in which stage of change?
A. Precontemplation
B. Contemplation
C. Preparation
D. Action
E. Maintenance - CORRECT ANSWER - B
