NBHWC PRACTICE TEST QUESTIONS COMBINED
EXAM QUESTIONS WITH VERIFIED SOLUTIONS
NEW MODFIED TESTED AND APPROVED 2026
LATEST EXAM
In the NBHWC Code of Ethics, there is mention of the "importance of recognizing 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 --CORRECT ANSWER--A
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: 0.95
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
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,D. Physical activity level
E. A1C --CORRECT ANSWER--B
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? --CORRECT ANSWER--B
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
B. Shaming
C. Telling people what to do
D. Interpreting --CORRECT ANSWER--C
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,A 35-year-old woman is on her fourth coaching session and has been working with a coach to
manage her arthritis. She frequently gets flare-ups that set her back for up to a week.
Coach: How is your arthritis impacting you today?
Client: I have good days and bad days and today is a bad day.
Coach: What does a bad day look like?
Client: I had a flare up but I was able to repeat what I did last week and do some gently yoga
and I felt much better. I know if I did more yoga I would probably feel better most days.
The client's response to the coach's question about what does a bad day look like is an
example of what?
A. Change Talk
B. Sustain Talk
C. Decisional Balance
D. Empathy --CORRECT ANSWER--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 pr --CORRECT ANSWER--B
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, 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. --CORRECT ANSWER--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 from --CORRECT ANSWER--B
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EXAM QUESTIONS WITH VERIFIED SOLUTIONS
NEW MODFIED TESTED AND APPROVED 2026
LATEST EXAM
In the NBHWC Code of Ethics, there is mention of the "importance of recognizing 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 --CORRECT ANSWER--A
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: 0.95
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
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,D. Physical activity level
E. A1C --CORRECT ANSWER--B
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? --CORRECT ANSWER--B
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
B. Shaming
C. Telling people what to do
D. Interpreting --CORRECT ANSWER--C
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,A 35-year-old woman is on her fourth coaching session and has been working with a coach to
manage her arthritis. She frequently gets flare-ups that set her back for up to a week.
Coach: How is your arthritis impacting you today?
Client: I have good days and bad days and today is a bad day.
Coach: What does a bad day look like?
Client: I had a flare up but I was able to repeat what I did last week and do some gently yoga
and I felt much better. I know if I did more yoga I would probably feel better most days.
The client's response to the coach's question about what does a bad day look like is an
example of what?
A. Change Talk
B. Sustain Talk
C. Decisional Balance
D. Empathy --CORRECT ANSWER--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 pr --CORRECT ANSWER--B
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, 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. --CORRECT ANSWER--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 from --CORRECT ANSWER--B
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