NBHWC PRACTICE EXAM QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS
◉ 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. Answer:
D
◉ Practice Question #220:
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,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. Answer: 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. Answer:
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. Answer: 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 claiming ownership of your own material." This component
falls under which section of the code of ethics?
A. Professional Conduct at Large
B. Conflicts of Interest
C. Professional Conduct with Clients
D. Confidentiality. Answer: A
, ◉ Practice Question #215:
A client came to her first session, from their providers office, with a
list of their biometrics.
Blood pressure: 118/72mmHg
LDL: 175 mg/dl
Waist-to-hip ratio: 0.95
Physical activity: yoga, 60-minutes 3x per week and running, 30-
minutes 5x per week
A1C: 5.0%
Which of the following is most concerning as it increases her risk for
a heart attack?
A. Blood pressure
B. Cholesterol
C. Waist-to-hip ratio
D. Physical activity level
E. A1C. Answer: B
◉ Practice Question #214:
Which open-ended question would be best if your client is in the
stage of contemplation?
ANSWERS
◉ 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. Answer:
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. Answer: 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. Answer:
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. Answer: 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 claiming ownership of your own material." This component
falls under which section of the code of ethics?
A. Professional Conduct at Large
B. Conflicts of Interest
C. Professional Conduct with Clients
D. Confidentiality. Answer: A
, ◉ Practice Question #215:
A client came to her first session, from their providers office, with a
list of their biometrics.
Blood pressure: 118/72mmHg
LDL: 175 mg/dl
Waist-to-hip ratio: 0.95
Physical activity: yoga, 60-minutes 3x per week and running, 30-
minutes 5x per week
A1C: 5.0%
Which of the following is most concerning as it increases her risk for
a heart attack?
A. Blood pressure
B. Cholesterol
C. Waist-to-hip ratio
D. Physical activity level
E. A1C. Answer: B
◉ Practice Question #214:
Which open-ended question would be best if your client is in the
stage of contemplation?
