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 you're 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 MyPlate 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 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 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 B
Practice Question #214:
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 it's time to start thinking about
changing?
B. What would be some pros and cons of making a change right now?
C. What has worked for you in the past?
D. Why make this change? B
Practice Question #213:
A 28-year-old female client is on her fourth coaching session. She has been struggling with stress
as she does 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.
Which of the 12 Thomas Gordon's Roadblocks to Communication did the coach demonstrate?
A. Warning
B. Shaming
C. Telling people what to do
D. Interpreting C
Practice Question #212:
A 35-year-old woman is on her fourth coaching session and has been working with a coach to
manage her arthritis. She frequently gets flare-ups that set her back for up to a week.
Coach: How is your arthritis impacting you today?
Client: I have good days and bad days and today is a bad day.
Coach: What does a bad day look like?
Client: I had a flare up but I was able to repeat what I did last week and do some gently yoga and
I felt much better. I know if I did more yoga I would probably feel better most days.
The client's response to the coach's question about what does a bad day look like is an example
of what?
A. Change Talk
B. Sustain Talk
C. Decisional Balance
D. Empathy A
Practice Question #211:
A 54-year-old man is on his ninth coaching session and has been working with a coach to
manage his overall stress. He has made steady progress each week incorporating several stress
management techniques such as deep breathing, keeping a consistent morning schedule, and
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 you're 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 MyPlate 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 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 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 B
Practice Question #214:
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 it's time to start thinking about
changing?
B. What would be some pros and cons of making a change right now?
C. What has worked for you in the past?
D. Why make this change? B
Practice Question #213:
A 28-year-old female client is on her fourth coaching session. She has been struggling with stress
as she does 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.
Which of the 12 Thomas Gordon's Roadblocks to Communication did the coach demonstrate?
A. Warning
B. Shaming
C. Telling people what to do
D. Interpreting C
Practice Question #212:
A 35-year-old woman is on her fourth coaching session and has been working with a coach to
manage her arthritis. She frequently gets flare-ups that set her back for up to a week.
Coach: How is your arthritis impacting you today?
Client: I have good days and bad days and today is a bad day.
Coach: What does a bad day look like?
Client: I had a flare up but I was able to repeat what I did last week and do some gently yoga and
I felt much better. I know if I did more yoga I would probably feel better most days.
The client's response to the coach's question about what does a bad day look like is an example
of what?
A. Change Talk
B. Sustain Talk
C. Decisional Balance
D. Empathy A
Practice Question #211:
A 54-year-old man is on his ninth coaching session and has been working with a coach to
manage his overall stress. He has made steady progress each week incorporating several stress
management techniques such as deep breathing, keeping a consistent morning schedule, and
