NBC-HWC EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS WITH COMPLETE
SOLUTIONS VERIFIED LATEST UPDATE
Coaches are often taught to allow for a longer than normal silence after asking a
question to a client. This is sometimes referred to as the pregnant pause. Which
of the following is the main reason why the pregnant pause is recommended?
a. It gives the coach time to take a small break
b. It gives the client an opportunity to process the question and connect to the
answer at a deeper level
c. It gives the coach time to decide on the next evocative question to ask
d. It helps the client address their sustain talk
b. It gives the client an opportunity to process the question and connect to the answer at
a deeper level
Building trust and rapport is an ongoing and important aspect of the coaching
relationship. Which of the following is NOT a strategy for building trust and
rapport with a client?
a. Hold the client in unconditional positive regard
b. Let the client find the answers
c. Over-promise and under-deliver
d. Be a humble role model
c. Over-promise and under-deliver
,You are coaching a group of people who have various forms of arthritis and
fibromyalgia. Many of the members have shared that they struggle to be
physically active and are distressed because it has led to weight gain and some
have even become obese. You ask if they would like to brainstorm ways to
_______________ in order to help self-manage their symptoms, pain and
stiffness.
a. Meditate
b. Manage stress
c. Increase their physical activity
d. Go on disability
e. Use assistive devices
c. Increase their physical activity
A 37-year-old Hispanic woman seeks you out to coach her. She complains that
she hasn't been feeling well, she is usually tired, and she wants to lose weight.
She is disappointed and somewhat concerned by the news from her recent
physical that her fasting blood sugar level was 112 mg/dL. Her doctor told her to
make some changes and come back in 3 months. She says she doesn't know
where to start. All of the following are considerations and strategies using the
coach approach EXCEPT which selection?
a. She is prediabetic.
b. She could prevent progression to Type 2 diabetes if she makes some lifestyle
changes.
c. You would like to learn about her relationship to physical activity
,d. You would like to learn what success she has had in the past with lifestyle
change.
e. You would share more information about the risks of Type 2 diabetes given her
current concern.
e. You would share more information about the risks of Type 2 diabetes given her
current concern.
A client who is trying to arrive at a goal for his exercise plan is confused by the
information he has found online. He asks that you share what you know about
how much cardiovascular exercise is recommended for someone who wants to
improve his health. According to the 2008 Physical Activity Guidelines for
Americans, which of the following is the most accurate information regarding the
minimum recommendation for adults to get "important health benefits"?
a. 60 minutes a week of moderate-intensity activity or an equivalent combination
of moderate- and vigorous-intensity aerobic activity.
b. 10 minutes of moderate-intensity activity per day.
c. 150 minutes a week of moderate-intensity, or 75 minutes a week of vigorous -
intensity, or an equivalent combination of moderate- and vigorous- intensity
aerobic activity.
d. Some type of cardiovascular exercise on 3-5 days per week.
c. 150 minutes a week of moderate-intensity, or 75 minutes a week of vigorous -
intensity, or an equivalent combination of moderate- and vigorous- intensity aerobic
activity.
, Which of the following is true about activity tracking tools?
a. Some of the features most important for client success are action
planning/implementation (goal setting), environmental restructuring, attitude
adjustment, barrier identification and social support.
b. Most apps provide full training plans - an explanation of how to choose the
workouts and how to organize them in a week.
c. Most apps are primarily designed for people just starting out with exercise.
d. Only about 10% of smartphone users have downloaded a fitness app.
a. Some of the features most important for client success are action
planning/implementation (goal setting), environmental restructuring, attitude adjustment,
barrier identification and social support.
Laura is an NBC-HWC health coach with an office in her home where she sees
clients. She keeps her laptop and client files in a cabinet in her office. She has a
strict policy of never discussing her clients and has instructed her family never to
look at any client information on her laptop or in her physical files. Laura is in
violation of what?
a. HIPAA Basic Principle
b. NBC-HWC Code of Ethics
c. HIPAA Privacy Practices Notice
d. HIPAA Data Safeguards
d. HIPAA Data Safeguards
Harvard's Healthy Eating Plate position on carbohydrates, based on the available
research, includes all of the following statements EXCEPT for which selection?
SOLUTIONS VERIFIED LATEST UPDATE
Coaches are often taught to allow for a longer than normal silence after asking a
question to a client. This is sometimes referred to as the pregnant pause. Which
of the following is the main reason why the pregnant pause is recommended?
a. It gives the coach time to take a small break
b. It gives the client an opportunity to process the question and connect to the
answer at a deeper level
c. It gives the coach time to decide on the next evocative question to ask
d. It helps the client address their sustain talk
b. It gives the client an opportunity to process the question and connect to the answer at
a deeper level
Building trust and rapport is an ongoing and important aspect of the coaching
relationship. Which of the following is NOT a strategy for building trust and
rapport with a client?
a. Hold the client in unconditional positive regard
b. Let the client find the answers
c. Over-promise and under-deliver
d. Be a humble role model
c. Over-promise and under-deliver
,You are coaching a group of people who have various forms of arthritis and
fibromyalgia. Many of the members have shared that they struggle to be
physically active and are distressed because it has led to weight gain and some
have even become obese. You ask if they would like to brainstorm ways to
_______________ in order to help self-manage their symptoms, pain and
stiffness.
a. Meditate
b. Manage stress
c. Increase their physical activity
d. Go on disability
e. Use assistive devices
c. Increase their physical activity
A 37-year-old Hispanic woman seeks you out to coach her. She complains that
she hasn't been feeling well, she is usually tired, and she wants to lose weight.
She is disappointed and somewhat concerned by the news from her recent
physical that her fasting blood sugar level was 112 mg/dL. Her doctor told her to
make some changes and come back in 3 months. She says she doesn't know
where to start. All of the following are considerations and strategies using the
coach approach EXCEPT which selection?
a. She is prediabetic.
b. She could prevent progression to Type 2 diabetes if she makes some lifestyle
changes.
c. You would like to learn about her relationship to physical activity
,d. You would like to learn what success she has had in the past with lifestyle
change.
e. You would share more information about the risks of Type 2 diabetes given her
current concern.
e. You would share more information about the risks of Type 2 diabetes given her
current concern.
A client who is trying to arrive at a goal for his exercise plan is confused by the
information he has found online. He asks that you share what you know about
how much cardiovascular exercise is recommended for someone who wants to
improve his health. According to the 2008 Physical Activity Guidelines for
Americans, which of the following is the most accurate information regarding the
minimum recommendation for adults to get "important health benefits"?
a. 60 minutes a week of moderate-intensity activity or an equivalent combination
of moderate- and vigorous-intensity aerobic activity.
b. 10 minutes of moderate-intensity activity per day.
c. 150 minutes a week of moderate-intensity, or 75 minutes a week of vigorous -
intensity, or an equivalent combination of moderate- and vigorous- intensity
aerobic activity.
d. Some type of cardiovascular exercise on 3-5 days per week.
c. 150 minutes a week of moderate-intensity, or 75 minutes a week of vigorous -
intensity, or an equivalent combination of moderate- and vigorous- intensity aerobic
activity.
, Which of the following is true about activity tracking tools?
a. Some of the features most important for client success are action
planning/implementation (goal setting), environmental restructuring, attitude
adjustment, barrier identification and social support.
b. Most apps provide full training plans - an explanation of how to choose the
workouts and how to organize them in a week.
c. Most apps are primarily designed for people just starting out with exercise.
d. Only about 10% of smartphone users have downloaded a fitness app.
a. Some of the features most important for client success are action
planning/implementation (goal setting), environmental restructuring, attitude adjustment,
barrier identification and social support.
Laura is an NBC-HWC health coach with an office in her home where she sees
clients. She keeps her laptop and client files in a cabinet in her office. She has a
strict policy of never discussing her clients and has instructed her family never to
look at any client information on her laptop or in her physical files. Laura is in
violation of what?
a. HIPAA Basic Principle
b. NBC-HWC Code of Ethics
c. HIPAA Privacy Practices Notice
d. HIPAA Data Safeguards
d. HIPAA Data Safeguards
Harvard's Healthy Eating Plate position on carbohydrates, based on the available
research, includes all of the following statements EXCEPT for which selection?
