NBHWC EXAM 2025 ACTUAL EXAM 250 QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT DETAILED
ANSWERS WITH RATIONALES (VERIFIED ANSWERS) |AGRADE
A coach has his NBC-HWC and a degree in psychology. His client describes an
ankle injury he recently got running. He says that his ankle is bruised and he
can't really run on it anymore and it hurts to even walk, especially down some
stairs. Which of the following should the coach recommend next?
A. Recommend the client see a medical provider to get it checked out
B. Recommend the client use an ACE bandage to help keep it stable
C. Recommend the client just walk for the next few days until it feels better
and lay off of the running
D. Recommend the client rest, ice, compress with a bandage, and elevate his
leg for the next week and then try to run again and see how it goes. -
...ANSWER...A. Recommend the client see a medical provider to get it checked
out
A 45-year-old woman comes to the coach's office for her eighth session. She
began coaching after relocating for her job
,to work on a "fresh start." In her early sessions, the client was positive and
made significant progress. After the client was laid off from her job, the coach
has noticed that her mood has shifted from upbeat and optimistic to sad an
unhappy. Today, her posture is visibly slumped, and her appearance is
disheveled. The coach reflects these observations, and the client responds,
"Life is too hard right now, and I do not see it getting better." Which of the
following is the most appropriate next step by the coach?
A. Advise the client that her situation is outside of the coach's scope of
practice and offer to connect her with a mental health professional
B. Encourage the client to explore her network and to reach out to her
support system
C. Redirect the conversation to a positive topic and persuad -
...ANSWER...A. Advise the client that her situation is outside of the coach's
scope of practice and offer to connect her with a mental health professional
A 28-year-old woman speaks with the coach on the phone for her third
session. The client has a goal to improve her health and appearance; she is not
satisfied with her appearance due to weight gain. She went through a difficult
divorce five years ago which has left her feeling resentful and cautious about
relationships. She also "generally feels run down" because of work. Prior to
this session she took a strength assessment. Her top five strengths were
fairness, creativity, integrity, humility, and prudence. Her five lowest
categories were perseverance, zest, bravery, capacity to love and gratitude.
Which of the following is the most appropriate approach for this client?
,A. Encourage the client to engage in more social interactions
B. Encourage the client to use a gratitude journal
C. Establish a schedule to set aside regular time for deep breathing
exercises
D. Explore the client's strengths to find creative way -
...ANSWER...D. Explore the client's strengths to find creative ways to meet her
goals
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 doing more enjoyable
things on the weekend such as reading. During his ninth session, he indicates
he is having trouble concentrating and doesn't feel like eating much. When you
ask how his reading on the weekends is going to help manage his stress he
indicates that reading is not that fun for him anymore.
Which of the following is the appropriate next step for the coach?
A. Help the client explore other options for incorporating enjoyable
things on the weekend.
B. Refer the client to a mental health professional
C. Explore reasons why he may be having trouble
concentrating
, D. Re-frame the situation and note all the amazing progress he has made. -
...ANSWER...B. Refer the client to a mental health professional
A 32-year-old woman comes to the coach's office for her third session. The
client is eager to start losing weight and decreasing her stress level related to
her new job, and she wants the coach to provide immediate guidance on how
she can accomplish these goals. During the session, the coach gives the client
an exercise to help her distinguish between which of her goals are important
and which of her goals are urgent. Which of the following best describes the
purpose of this exercise?
A. Clarify the next steps the client is willing to take to achieve her goals
B. Define the client's long-term goals that will lead to her desired
outcomes
C. Explore the client's willingness to commit to changes in her lifestyle
D. Identify the assumptions that the client has about healthy lifestyle
change
E. Increase the client's confidence in reaching her goals -
...ANSWER...B. Define the client's long-term goals that will lead to her desired
outcomes
CORRECT DETAILED
ANSWERS WITH RATIONALES (VERIFIED ANSWERS) |AGRADE
A coach has his NBC-HWC and a degree in psychology. His client describes an
ankle injury he recently got running. He says that his ankle is bruised and he
can't really run on it anymore and it hurts to even walk, especially down some
stairs. Which of the following should the coach recommend next?
A. Recommend the client see a medical provider to get it checked out
B. Recommend the client use an ACE bandage to help keep it stable
C. Recommend the client just walk for the next few days until it feels better
and lay off of the running
D. Recommend the client rest, ice, compress with a bandage, and elevate his
leg for the next week and then try to run again and see how it goes. -
...ANSWER...A. Recommend the client see a medical provider to get it checked
out
A 45-year-old woman comes to the coach's office for her eighth session. She
began coaching after relocating for her job
,to work on a "fresh start." In her early sessions, the client was positive and
made significant progress. After the client was laid off from her job, the coach
has noticed that her mood has shifted from upbeat and optimistic to sad an
unhappy. Today, her posture is visibly slumped, and her appearance is
disheveled. The coach reflects these observations, and the client responds,
"Life is too hard right now, and I do not see it getting better." Which of the
following is the most appropriate next step by the coach?
A. Advise the client that her situation is outside of the coach's scope of
practice and offer to connect her with a mental health professional
B. Encourage the client to explore her network and to reach out to her
support system
C. Redirect the conversation to a positive topic and persuad -
...ANSWER...A. Advise the client that her situation is outside of the coach's
scope of practice and offer to connect her with a mental health professional
A 28-year-old woman speaks with the coach on the phone for her third
session. The client has a goal to improve her health and appearance; she is not
satisfied with her appearance due to weight gain. She went through a difficult
divorce five years ago which has left her feeling resentful and cautious about
relationships. She also "generally feels run down" because of work. Prior to
this session she took a strength assessment. Her top five strengths were
fairness, creativity, integrity, humility, and prudence. Her five lowest
categories were perseverance, zest, bravery, capacity to love and gratitude.
Which of the following is the most appropriate approach for this client?
,A. Encourage the client to engage in more social interactions
B. Encourage the client to use a gratitude journal
C. Establish a schedule to set aside regular time for deep breathing
exercises
D. Explore the client's strengths to find creative way -
...ANSWER...D. Explore the client's strengths to find creative ways to meet her
goals
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 doing more enjoyable
things on the weekend such as reading. During his ninth session, he indicates
he is having trouble concentrating and doesn't feel like eating much. When you
ask how his reading on the weekends is going to help manage his stress he
indicates that reading is not that fun for him anymore.
Which of the following is the appropriate next step for the coach?
A. Help the client explore other options for incorporating enjoyable
things on the weekend.
B. Refer the client to a mental health professional
C. Explore reasons why he may be having trouble
concentrating
, D. Re-frame the situation and note all the amazing progress he has made. -
...ANSWER...B. Refer the client to a mental health professional
A 32-year-old woman comes to the coach's office for her third session. The
client is eager to start losing weight and decreasing her stress level related to
her new job, and she wants the coach to provide immediate guidance on how
she can accomplish these goals. During the session, the coach gives the client
an exercise to help her distinguish between which of her goals are important
and which of her goals are urgent. Which of the following best describes the
purpose of this exercise?
A. Clarify the next steps the client is willing to take to achieve her goals
B. Define the client's long-term goals that will lead to her desired
outcomes
C. Explore the client's willingness to commit to changes in her lifestyle
D. Identify the assumptions that the client has about healthy lifestyle
change
E. Increase the client's confidence in reaching her goals -
...ANSWER...B. Define the client's long-term goals that will lead to her desired
outcomes
