NSHC CERTIFIED HEALTH COACH 2025 – 100 EXAM
QUESTIONS WITH VERIFIED ANSWERS | GRADED A+ |
COMPLETE STUDY TEST BANK PDF
1. What is the PRIMARY reason healthcare providers miss meaningful engagement
opportunities with clients?
A. Rely on case managers
B. Give attention to patient's family
C. Use too many pamphlets
D. Focus on diagnoses
Answer: D
Explanation: Providers often default to medical data over patient context, limiting meaningful
interaction.
2. A client says, “I’ve been walking 2 miles every day for 7 months.” What stage of change
is this?
A. Preparation
B. Action
C. Maintenance
D. Termination
Answer: C
Explanation: Maintenance is defined by behavior sustained for 6+ months.
3. Which coaching style tends to talk fast, express opinions, and may need to adjust for low
tolerance of others’ feelings?
A. Thinker
B. Socializer
C. Director
D. Relater
, Answer: C
Explanation: Directors are fast, direct communicators but must develop empathy.
4. Teach-Back is LEAST effective when:
A. Using "yes" or "no" questions
B. Revealing misunderstanding quickly
C. Aiding memory via repetition
D. Enhancing accountability
Answer: A
Explanation: "Yes" or "No" questions hinder insight into actual understanding.
5. According to NSHC ethics, when a client becomes inappropriate, the coach should:
A. Refer them to a physician
B. End the call
C. Ask them to seek another coach
D. Report to the client’s family
Answer: C
Explanation: NSHC requires boundary protection and ethical referrals.
6. The risk of dying from coronary heart disease drops by how much after 1 year of
smoking abstinence?
A. 25%
B. 50%
C. 75%
D. 90%
, Answer: B
Explanation: Cardiovascular risk is halved after one smoke-free year.
7. What percentage of information is typically forgotten or misunderstood by clients during
health coaching?
A. 50%
B. 60%
C. 75%
D. 90%
Answer: C
Explanation: Research by Alessandra & Hunsaker indicates 75% loss of retention.
8. According to NIH, what’s a healthy weight-loss goal for a man 5'10" and 220 lbs over 10
weeks?
A. 180–189 lbs
B. 190–199 lbs
C. 170–179 lbs
D. 200–210 lbs
Answer: D
Explanation: A 10% reduction is realistic — approx. 200–210 lbs.
9. What tool should a client use to approximate exertion during exercise?
A. Holmes-Rahe Scale
, B. My Pulse Scale
C. Borg Scale
D. Sports Medicine Scale
Answer: C
Explanation: The Borg scale helps track perceived exertion during activity.
10. What is the FIRST action to take when the client starts to ramble?
A. End session
B. Give summary
C. Redirect to stated goals
D. Ask a multiple-choice question
Answer: C
Explanation: Kind redirection ensures the session remains client-focused.
11. Which statement reflects a client's readiness in the PREPARATION stage?
A. “I know I can change.”
B. “I haven’t thought about quitting.”
C. “I want to start soon.”
D. “I’ve already started.”
Answer: C
Explanation: Preparation means ready to act within the next month.
QUESTIONS WITH VERIFIED ANSWERS | GRADED A+ |
COMPLETE STUDY TEST BANK PDF
1. What is the PRIMARY reason healthcare providers miss meaningful engagement
opportunities with clients?
A. Rely on case managers
B. Give attention to patient's family
C. Use too many pamphlets
D. Focus on diagnoses
Answer: D
Explanation: Providers often default to medical data over patient context, limiting meaningful
interaction.
2. A client says, “I’ve been walking 2 miles every day for 7 months.” What stage of change
is this?
A. Preparation
B. Action
C. Maintenance
D. Termination
Answer: C
Explanation: Maintenance is defined by behavior sustained for 6+ months.
3. Which coaching style tends to talk fast, express opinions, and may need to adjust for low
tolerance of others’ feelings?
A. Thinker
B. Socializer
C. Director
D. Relater
, Answer: C
Explanation: Directors are fast, direct communicators but must develop empathy.
4. Teach-Back is LEAST effective when:
A. Using "yes" or "no" questions
B. Revealing misunderstanding quickly
C. Aiding memory via repetition
D. Enhancing accountability
Answer: A
Explanation: "Yes" or "No" questions hinder insight into actual understanding.
5. According to NSHC ethics, when a client becomes inappropriate, the coach should:
A. Refer them to a physician
B. End the call
C. Ask them to seek another coach
D. Report to the client’s family
Answer: C
Explanation: NSHC requires boundary protection and ethical referrals.
6. The risk of dying from coronary heart disease drops by how much after 1 year of
smoking abstinence?
A. 25%
B. 50%
C. 75%
D. 90%
, Answer: B
Explanation: Cardiovascular risk is halved after one smoke-free year.
7. What percentage of information is typically forgotten or misunderstood by clients during
health coaching?
A. 50%
B. 60%
C. 75%
D. 90%
Answer: C
Explanation: Research by Alessandra & Hunsaker indicates 75% loss of retention.
8. According to NIH, what’s a healthy weight-loss goal for a man 5'10" and 220 lbs over 10
weeks?
A. 180–189 lbs
B. 190–199 lbs
C. 170–179 lbs
D. 200–210 lbs
Answer: D
Explanation: A 10% reduction is realistic — approx. 200–210 lbs.
9. What tool should a client use to approximate exertion during exercise?
A. Holmes-Rahe Scale
, B. My Pulse Scale
C. Borg Scale
D. Sports Medicine Scale
Answer: C
Explanation: The Borg scale helps track perceived exertion during activity.
10. What is the FIRST action to take when the client starts to ramble?
A. End session
B. Give summary
C. Redirect to stated goals
D. Ask a multiple-choice question
Answer: C
Explanation: Kind redirection ensures the session remains client-focused.
11. Which statement reflects a client's readiness in the PREPARATION stage?
A. “I know I can change.”
B. “I haven’t thought about quitting.”
C. “I want to start soon.”
D. “I’ve already started.”
Answer: C
Explanation: Preparation means ready to act within the next month.
