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NBHWC Practice Test Questions
1.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
2.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 coach- ing is appropriate at
this time: C
3.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.
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a. "What makes the protocol feel hard and impossible?"
b. "What changes have you made in your life that felt frustrating and impossi- ble 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
4.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
5.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
6.Practice Question #225:
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c. Appreciate Inquiries
d. Affirmations: A
9.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
10.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
11.Practice Question #216:
In the NBHWC Code of Ethics, there is mention of the "importance of recog- nizing 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
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12.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. 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
13.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
14.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
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c. Explore reasons why he may be having trouble concentrating
d. Reframe the situation and note all the amazing progress he has made.
e. Affirm the client's strengths: B
17.Practice Question #210:
Which of the following is NOT a CDC recommendation for proper sleep hy- giene?
A. Be consistent. Go to bed at the same time each night and get up at the same time each morning,
including on the weekends
B. Make sure your bedroom is quiet, dark, relaxing, and at a comfortable temperature
C. Remove electronic devices, such as TVs, computers, and smart phones, from the bedroom
D. Avoid eating or drinking anything before bedtime
E. Get some exercise. Being physically active during the day can help you fall asleep more easily at
night.: D
18.Practice Question #209:
A 29-year-old man comes to his 4th coaching session ready to discuss the progress he has made on getting more sleep overall in the past two weeks. The following conversation ensues: Client: I knocked my first goal out of the park. Coach: What does that feel like; knocking a goal out of the park? Client: It feels incredible! I got 8 hours of sleep each day last week. I slept 4 hours each night and the. Was able to sneak in several power naps throughout the day and since they were power naps they added up to an additional 4 hours. Coach: Do you mean you took several naps the next day after sleep 4 hours the night before and those naps totaled an additional 4 hours. Client: Yep! I took a 1.5 hour nap at 10am and then a quick 30 minute power nap at 2pm which counts for double the time since it was a power nap and then another nap at 5pm for about 1.5 hours. Coach: You can't do that. We know from sleep science researchers that it is best if the 8 hours of sleep is continuous for the most part. You need to try to sleep 8 hours in a row. Client: Oh. So it doesn't even count then. Shoot, I totally thought I made my goal. What aspect of the conversation above would NOT be considered the coach approach?
A. Asking what meeting the goal felt like
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B. Not asking permission before giving advice
C. Talking 3 times as much as the client
D. Asking clarifying questions: B
19.Practice Question #208:
A coach noticed an advertisement in her local paper for another NBC-HWC certified health coach's services. The advertisement indicates that if people buy a 60-day supply of supplements the coach will give them 3 free coaching sessions. In addition, the advertisement indicates most people lose 30 pounds in 60 days. Which of the following is the reason why this advertisement violates NBC-HWC Code of Ethics?
A. Coaching sessions are contingent upon purchase of supplements
B. It's impossible to lose 30 pounds in 60 days
C. The coach placed an advertisement in a paper
D. None of the above: A
20.Practice Question #207:
A 42-year old man comes to his coach for their 3rd session. The man decided to try coaching to get some help with trying to quit smoking cigarettes. Client: Whenever I try to quit I get really hard to live with. I'm not very nice. Coach: You really get irritable when you're withdrawing from nicotine. Client: Yeah. I know there's that gum that can ease ya down but I am thinking just doing to cold turkey and get it all over with. Coach: That's what fits you best. How could you do that? Client: I definitely need a plan for those early days. I think I'd need to be away form people for a couple of weeks in the wilderness (laughs).Coach: So you don't irritate other people. Client: For my protections actually. I still want to be married and have friends when this is all over. Coach: So overall you are not sure about getting through the really rough with- drawal part, you are worried that quitting cold turkey could affect relationships in your life, and what you will do during the early days of quitting. The last statement by the coach is an example of what coaching skill?
A. Appreciative inquiry
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B. Interrupting
C. Disengagement
D. Questioning: A
23.Practice Question #204:
Your client is going to be assessed for obesity at his next visit. The measurement is best for assessing visceral fat.
A. Abdominal skinfold
B. BMI
C. Waist circumference
D. Hip circumference: C
24.Practice Question #203:
A client comes to you as part of their company's insurance benefit pro- gram. They receive a reduction on their premium if they attend five coaching sessions. The client was referred to the program because their health risk assessment indicated they are a current cigarette smoker. Your client is very clear they have no interest in quitting at this time. Which open-ended question would be best given the clients lack of interest in quitting?
A. Tell me about the last time you tried to quit and what didn't work for you?
B. What would be some positive aspects of changing right now?
C. What does your life look like as a non-smoker?
D. What are some positive aspects of not changing right now?
E. What would have to happen that would signal you that it's time to start thinking about
changing?: E
25.Practice Question #202:
A coach owns her own business and specializes in coaching around diet, energy levels, and weight loss. She is promoting gut biome supplements that will help her clients lose 20 pounds in four weeks if they take the supplement daily. The coach is most likely violating which of the following guidelines:
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A. NBC-HWC Code of Ethics
B. HIPAA Laws
C. USDA Nutritional Guidelines
D. Confidentiality/Privacy: A
26.Practice Question #201:
A client is a 40 year-old Latino man who has a BMI of 24. He has a sister recovering from cancer and was diagnosed was recently diagnosed with anxiety. Which of the is considered a risk factor for your client for type 2 diabetes?
A. Age
B. BMI
C. Ethnicity
D. Sister with cancer: C
27.Practice Question #200:
Jamal is a wellness coach and also sells supplemental shakes to his coaching clients in which he makes a commission. At what point in the coaching rela- tionship must Jamal disclose this information to his client per the NBC-HWC ethical guidelines?
A. At some point during the coaching relationship.
B. Before the sale is made to the client.
C. At minimum, after the sale to the client.
D. Before any coaching begins.: D
28.Practice Question #199:
Coaches are often encouraged to make observations not evaluations. For example, "you drank 1 glass of water each day last week" is an observation vs. the evaluation of "you failed at meeting your goal of drinking 3 glasses of water a day". This tenet of observation vs. evaluation is an example of:
A. Non-violent Communication
B. Sympathy
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D. Rolling with Resistance: B
31.Practice Question #196:
Which of the following best explains nonmaleficence as it relates to ethics in coaching?
A. Respect for human freedom and dignity
B. Pros must outweigh the cons
C. Do no harm
D. Fairness: C
32.Practice Question #195:
In session #2, the coach and the client decide to explore the client's vision of his/her optimal health. Coach: Have you ever thought about what your future might look like? Client: No not really. Coach: What is your understanding about creating a vision? Client: It's like setting some goals for the future. Coach: It's kinda like that but more just creating a picture in your head of what something may look like that you want to create for yourself. Do you want to create a vision for your future health? Client: That sounds good. Coach: I would like you to close your eyes and sit quietly for a minute. After a minute, I am going to guide you through an activity where we look toward the future and try to visualize what that looks like. Client: So I keep my eyes closed the whole time? Coach: Yep. I just want you to try to see in your mind what the future might look like. Client: O.K. Coach: Are you ready and comfortable? Client: Yes. Which part of the above conversation exemplifies the coach approach of honoring the client's autonomy. (Muth, 76)
A. Exploring creating a vision during the second session
B. Asking permission to do the visualization activity
C. Asking open-ended questions
D. Guiding the visualization activity.: B
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33.Practice Question #194:
A client has just completed their well-being assessment prior to their first coaching session. The client's biometric information included the following: Male Age: 45 Nurse Blood Pressure: 110/70 mmHG Total Cholesterol: 185 ml/dL BMI: 24 Fruits/Vegetables: 9 servings per day Physical activity: Runs 2x week for 30 minutes Which of the following would be the most concerning to the coach in the context of recommended health guidelines?
A. Blood pressure
B. Total cholesterol
C. Fruits/Vegetable intake
D. Physical activity level: D
34.Practice Question #193:
A client meets with her coach for their 15th session. Over the course of the past year, the client has met and even surpassed many of her goals. Her most recent goal is to wake up early twice per week to have the time to prepare a healthy breakfast. Client: I have tried every tip I can think of. I've stated to go to bed earlier, I have all the ingredients I needed purchased ahead of time, I asked my partner to get the kids in the morning so I can have to time to cook breakfast and none of it has worked. I hit snooze each time for the past 4 weeks and didn't once wake up early. I am not making any progress at all and I've met every other goal. Seriously, how lazy can I get? Coach: You set a goal and have tried many strategies to set yourself up for success and are feeling defeated because you did not meet the goal one time. Which coaching skill is the coach demonstrating?
A. Empathy
B. Amplified Reflection
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D. Unacceptable as it is a violation of the professional code of conduct at large per the NBHWC Code
of Ethics.: B
38.Practice Question #189:
While coaching agreements can vary, most coaching agreements include which of the following?
A. Confidentiality, Client's Vision, Client's goals
B. Logistics, Client's Biometric Measurements, Appointment Cancellation Pol- icy
C. Confidentiality, Responsibilities and Expectation of the Coach, Responsi- bilities and
Expectations of the Client
D. Client's Biometric Measurements, Client's goals, Coach Fee Structure: C
39.Practice Question #188:
The DASH eating plan helps individuals lower their blood pressure. One of the ways it does this is by limiting sodium intake. Which of the following is the recommended maximum sodium intake per day recommended?
A. 2500 mg
B. 2300 mg
C. 1800 mg
D. 1200 mg: B
40.Practice Question #187:
A client is reviewing her wellness assessment with her coach. The client's health behaviors includes the following:
A. Servings of veg and fruit per day =
B. She walks 2x per week for 20 minutes
C. Drinks 1 glass of wine each day/5 days per week
D. Does not use tobacco
Which of these health behaviors is most concerning as it relates to increasing ones risk for hypertension?: B
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41.Practice Question #186:
A client is on his 5th coaching session. The coach and client have spent the last 5 minutes exploring the client's desire to work on changing his eating habits specifically around portion sizes. Coach: "You seem really energized whenever you talk about be mindful of your portion sizes. Tell me more about that." Client: "Working on portion sizes seems like a realistic first step I can make. I've gotten familiar with what reasonable portion sizes look like and have already gotten familiar with reading labels in regards to their portion sizes. Plus I have the time to dedicate to this change". The client's response to the coach's question is most likely an example of what?
A. Sympathy
B. Bottom-lining
C. Change talk
D. Motivational ruler: C
42.Practice Question #185:
A coach centers their practice around supporting their client's autonomy, building competence, and social-support/connection. This coach is most likely centering their practice on what theory?
A. Stages of Change
B. Self-determination
C. Appreciative Inquiry
D. Social-cognitive: B
43.Practice Question #184:
Please choose the best answer from the list. Goal setting is very common in coaching because research supports that those who set goals increase their ability to:
A. Persist
19 / 79 Total Cholesterol: 155 mg/dl HDL: 30 Which of the following might the coach note as a general concern?
A. Blood pressure
B. BMI
C. Total cholesterol
D. HDL: D
47.ractice Question #180:
A 35 year old woman comes to her third coaching session. She has set a goal to lose 20 pounds in 6 weeks. The woman is clearly upset with herself for not losing any weight so far, especially now that she has hired a health coach. Client: I haven't lost a single pound in three weeks. Coach: That's frustrating. Client: No kidding! I am so frustrated. There is just no time. Coach: Tell me more about not having time. Client: I have no time to work out or meal prep. It's just not possible right now. Which of the following would be amplified reflection in response to this last statement by the client?
A. There is just no time.
B. You don't have time but yet you have these goals you've set.
C. You will never have the time to meal prep or workout so it's likely losing weight will not be
possible. D: Finding time to be healthy is hard.: C
48.Practice Question #179:
A client is working on quitting smoking and has indicated he's had a really hard week. He went out with friends twice this week and ended up smoking with his friends. As a coach it is critical in these moments to:
A. Use double-sided reflections
B. Provide unconditional positive regard
C. Discuss why he chose to smoke with his friends
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D. Ask him about other friends he has in his life: B
49.Practice Question #178:
A coach is in the middle of a first coaching session and recognizes that his client often makes statements using the words "I won't" or "I can't". It is likely this client is in what stage of change?
A. Precontemplation B:
Contemplation
C. Preparation
D. Maintenance: A
50.Practice Question #177:
A 60 year old man is meeting with his coach for their 6th session. The client has been working toward trying to improve his sleep habits but has been
