NBHWC ACTUAL EXAM QUESTIONS
AND DETAILED ANSWERS| A GRADE
At which stage of change would it be best to explore best
experiences with change in the past and identify positive
reasons for behaving a particular way in the future? Correct
Answer Contemplation
When is it important to focus on strengths, past
accomplishments, values, and vision in TTM? Correct Answer
Contemplation
What are some things a coach can do when a client is in pre
contemplation? Correct Answer -Use reflective listening skills
-Show empathy and unconditional positive regard
-Respect the client's emotions and needs
-Help the client find a strong positive source of motivation once
they are ready and identify other behaviors they are ready to
change
*It helps when clients connect to something they really want
What stage of change would it be beneficial for a client to write
down a formal statement of what they are committing to?
Correct Answer Preparation
At what stage is it important for the client to engage in social
connections or develop relationships with people with common
interests or behavioral goals? Correct Answer action
During the _____ phase, it is important to keep strengths and
values at top of mind Correct Answer action
When do we need to reconnect clients to their strengths,
values, visions, goals, resources, and motivators and increase
motivation to prevent boredom or relapse? Correct Answer
During maintenance
,During the maintenance phase, if a client experiences a lapse,
what can the coach do to assist? Correct Answer Refocus- set
new goals if needed. Reconnect them to their visions, purpose,
strengths, etc.
Possible sign up for an event or take on a challenge related to
the goal (signing up for a 5k, etc.)
according to the CDC, what are they key risk factors for heart
disease Correct Answer -high blood pressure
-high cholesterol
-tobacco use
What health conditions increase the risk for stroke? Correct
Answer -high blood pressure
-Cardiovascular disease
-high cholesterol
-diabetes
-obesity
-sickle cell disease
(family hx, genetics, age, gender, and race also increase the
risk)
What behaviors increase the risk for stroke? Correct Answer -
smoking
-excessive alcohol
-physical inactivity
-poor diet (high in sat fat, trans fat, cholesterol, sodium)
According to the CDC, what are the 7 major chronic conditions
Correct Answer Heart disease, stroke, cancer, lung disease,
diabetes, Alzheimer's, chronic kidney disease
According to the CDC, insufficient sleep has been linked to
these 4 health conditions Correct Answer -obesity
, -diabetes
-heart disease
-depression
conditions that increase the risk for heart disease Correct
Answer -high blood pressure
-high cholesterol and LDL, low HDL
-diabetes
-overweight/obesity
behaviors associated with an increased risk for heart disease
Correct Answer smoking, drinking, poor diet, and physical
inactivity
Your new client has completed all necessary paperwork to
move ahead into a coaching relationship. You have received a
signed agreement and a completed wellbeing assessment from
them. In reviewing their wellbeing assessment, you observe
that they scored themselves quite low in several aspects of
their health. They also shared that they have high blood
pressure, pre-diabetes, and are currently taking prescribed
medication for depression.
Which of the following actions, if demonstrated by the coach
during a Foundation Session (also referred to as an initial
coaching session), may best support a client-centered change
process?
A. Bring up your concerns with the client about their health and
ask them which aspect of their health that they want to fix first.
B. Notice the client's energy during the review regarding all the
areas of health to help determine priorities.
C. Ask the client to tell you what stood out to them Correct
Answer E. Both B & C
You are a health and wellness coach who is not a licensed
nutritionist, dietitian, or mental health provider. In a coaching
AND DETAILED ANSWERS| A GRADE
At which stage of change would it be best to explore best
experiences with change in the past and identify positive
reasons for behaving a particular way in the future? Correct
Answer Contemplation
When is it important to focus on strengths, past
accomplishments, values, and vision in TTM? Correct Answer
Contemplation
What are some things a coach can do when a client is in pre
contemplation? Correct Answer -Use reflective listening skills
-Show empathy and unconditional positive regard
-Respect the client's emotions and needs
-Help the client find a strong positive source of motivation once
they are ready and identify other behaviors they are ready to
change
*It helps when clients connect to something they really want
What stage of change would it be beneficial for a client to write
down a formal statement of what they are committing to?
Correct Answer Preparation
At what stage is it important for the client to engage in social
connections or develop relationships with people with common
interests or behavioral goals? Correct Answer action
During the _____ phase, it is important to keep strengths and
values at top of mind Correct Answer action
When do we need to reconnect clients to their strengths,
values, visions, goals, resources, and motivators and increase
motivation to prevent boredom or relapse? Correct Answer
During maintenance
,During the maintenance phase, if a client experiences a lapse,
what can the coach do to assist? Correct Answer Refocus- set
new goals if needed. Reconnect them to their visions, purpose,
strengths, etc.
Possible sign up for an event or take on a challenge related to
the goal (signing up for a 5k, etc.)
according to the CDC, what are they key risk factors for heart
disease Correct Answer -high blood pressure
-high cholesterol
-tobacco use
What health conditions increase the risk for stroke? Correct
Answer -high blood pressure
-Cardiovascular disease
-high cholesterol
-diabetes
-obesity
-sickle cell disease
(family hx, genetics, age, gender, and race also increase the
risk)
What behaviors increase the risk for stroke? Correct Answer -
smoking
-excessive alcohol
-physical inactivity
-poor diet (high in sat fat, trans fat, cholesterol, sodium)
According to the CDC, what are the 7 major chronic conditions
Correct Answer Heart disease, stroke, cancer, lung disease,
diabetes, Alzheimer's, chronic kidney disease
According to the CDC, insufficient sleep has been linked to
these 4 health conditions Correct Answer -obesity
, -diabetes
-heart disease
-depression
conditions that increase the risk for heart disease Correct
Answer -high blood pressure
-high cholesterol and LDL, low HDL
-diabetes
-overweight/obesity
behaviors associated with an increased risk for heart disease
Correct Answer smoking, drinking, poor diet, and physical
inactivity
Your new client has completed all necessary paperwork to
move ahead into a coaching relationship. You have received a
signed agreement and a completed wellbeing assessment from
them. In reviewing their wellbeing assessment, you observe
that they scored themselves quite low in several aspects of
their health. They also shared that they have high blood
pressure, pre-diabetes, and are currently taking prescribed
medication for depression.
Which of the following actions, if demonstrated by the coach
during a Foundation Session (also referred to as an initial
coaching session), may best support a client-centered change
process?
A. Bring up your concerns with the client about their health and
ask them which aspect of their health that they want to fix first.
B. Notice the client's energy during the review regarding all the
areas of health to help determine priorities.
C. Ask the client to tell you what stood out to them Correct
Answer E. Both B & C
You are a health and wellness coach who is not a licensed
nutritionist, dietitian, or mental health provider. In a coaching
