NBHWC Practice Test Questions
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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 questioningAns>> C
,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
timeAns>> C
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?"Ans>> A
,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. Reframe the situation and note all the amazing
prAns>> B
Which of the following is NOT a CDC recommendation for
proper sleep hygiene?
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.Ans>>
D
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 froAns>> mB
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
225 guaranteed success rated a+
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 questioningAns>> C
,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
timeAns>> C
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?"Ans>> A
,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. Reframe the situation and note all the amazing
prAns>> B
Which of the following is NOT a CDC recommendation for
proper sleep hygiene?
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.Ans>>
D
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 froAns>> mB
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
