NBHWC HEALTH COACH EXAM
ACTUAL EXAM 350 QUESTIONS AND
DETAILED CORRECT ANSWERS WITH
RATIONALES (VERIFIED ANSWERS)|
A+ GRADE
Which part of the above coaching conversation indicates the
coach is honoring the client's autonomy?
A. Asking permission to try mindfulness.
B. Selecting a mindfulness activity focused on negative
thoughts.
C. Leading with curiosity.
D. Asking the client what they know Correct Answer A. Asking
permission to try mindfulness.
339.) A client comes to their 5th coaching session with the
continued goal of reducing their tendency to "people-please"
and never saying no. The client has made it clear that this
behavior impacts their health greatly especially stress. The
client missed their last appointment and stated that they missed
the session because they didn't want to tell their coach they
didn't meet their goal that week.
Which of the following is the most appropriate coach response?
A. You should have just come to the appointment.
B. There is no judgement in coaching, I am just glad you are
here now.
C. Not showing may be an indicator you are not 100%
committed.
D. Next time, just shoot me a text to cancel. Correct Answer B.
There is no judgement in coaching, I am just glad you are here
now.
,338.) A client comes to their 5th session wanting to continue to
work on their relationship with their supervisor. The relationship
with their supervisor has been difficult for months and it has
been affecting the client's health.
Client: "I could go a year without making a mistake and never
hear from them but the second I make an error they
immediately point out what I did wrong."
Which of the following would be the most appropriate response
from the coach?
A. So, she only talks to you when things are wrong or every
time things go wrong? What you are doing so far is not working.
B. How would you like her to respond? What could you do to
just tell her that?
C. Have you ever thought about looking at this from a different
perspective? What would it look like to frame this more
positive?
D. It's hard to not be acknowledged for your hard work. How
does this effect your motivation at work? Correct Answer D. It's
hard to not be acknowledged for your hard work. How does this
effect your motivation at work?
337.) A client comes to their 6th coaching session excited to
share a goal they've accomplished. While the client was very
happy about losing 6 pounds that month, they indicated within a
few hours that their happiness was diminished because a friend
told them they just got lucky or basically starved themselves
since no one can lose that much in a month.
Which of the following would be most appropriate for the coach
to say next?
A. Just do it again this month and prove her wrong.
B. Ignore your friend-they don't know how hard you worked.
C. It sounds like you are not being acknowledged for your
accomplishment.
,D. Your friend has done this before. What did you say last
time? Correct Answer C. It sounds like you are not being
acknowledged for your accomplishment.
336.) A client comes to their 1st coaching after being referred
by their healthcare provider to get help quitting smoking. The
client makes a few statements that makes the coach think they
may be in precontemplation. After reviewing the client's health
assessment, it appears the client is in precontemplation.
Which of the following open-ended questions would be most
appropriate for this client?
A. What are some good things that could happen if you change
right now?
B. What will happen if you don't change right now?
C. Have you tried to quit before? How did that go?
D. What would be an indicator that is meaningful to you that it
may be time to change? Correct Answer D. What would be an
indicator that is meaningful to you that it may be time to
change?
335.) A client comes to their 5th coaching session wanting to
continue to work on reducing the amount they vape each day.
The client's ultimate outcome goal is to no longer vape at all.
Client: I can appreciate that I am vaping less, but it is making
me snack more.
Coach: What worries you the most about snacking more?
Client: I am worried I'll gain a bunch of weight which is so
defeating.
Coach: You don't want to quit one negative behavior only to
gain a different one.
, Client: Yes, exactly. There has got to be something else I can
replace the snacking with as the alternative behavior to vaping.
Which of the following is the most appropriate response from
the coach?
A. You are making progress by vaping less each day but want
to find an alternative to snacking to keep making progress on
your goal to eventually not vape at all.
B. Have you ever tried chewing gum as a replacement?
C. What do you consider a healthy Correct Answer A. You are
making progress by vaping less each day but want to find an
alternative to snacking to keep making progress on your goal to
eventually not vape at all.
334.) A client comes to their 8th session having made excellent
progress on their goals. They've met every goal they've set for
themselves each session except for one time. In this last
session, the client joyfully shares that they've accomplished
their biggest goal of all which was losing 10 pounds.
Which of the following is the most appropriate response form
the coach?
a. I am so proud of you!
b. How does that make you feel?
c. I think that is awesome!
d. What do you want to work on next? Correct Answer b. How
does that make you feel?
333.) A coach specializes in working with older adults and has
contracts with many of the assisted living facilities in the area.
While in a coaching session with a client, the coach's car is
stolen along with all their client files they store in the car while
traveling. As a result, the coach is held responsible for violating
which of the following?
A. HIPAA
B. Scope of Practice
C. Professional Conduct at Large
ACTUAL EXAM 350 QUESTIONS AND
DETAILED CORRECT ANSWERS WITH
RATIONALES (VERIFIED ANSWERS)|
A+ GRADE
Which part of the above coaching conversation indicates the
coach is honoring the client's autonomy?
A. Asking permission to try mindfulness.
B. Selecting a mindfulness activity focused on negative
thoughts.
C. Leading with curiosity.
D. Asking the client what they know Correct Answer A. Asking
permission to try mindfulness.
339.) A client comes to their 5th coaching session with the
continued goal of reducing their tendency to "people-please"
and never saying no. The client has made it clear that this
behavior impacts their health greatly especially stress. The
client missed their last appointment and stated that they missed
the session because they didn't want to tell their coach they
didn't meet their goal that week.
Which of the following is the most appropriate coach response?
A. You should have just come to the appointment.
B. There is no judgement in coaching, I am just glad you are
here now.
C. Not showing may be an indicator you are not 100%
committed.
D. Next time, just shoot me a text to cancel. Correct Answer B.
There is no judgement in coaching, I am just glad you are here
now.
,338.) A client comes to their 5th session wanting to continue to
work on their relationship with their supervisor. The relationship
with their supervisor has been difficult for months and it has
been affecting the client's health.
Client: "I could go a year without making a mistake and never
hear from them but the second I make an error they
immediately point out what I did wrong."
Which of the following would be the most appropriate response
from the coach?
A. So, she only talks to you when things are wrong or every
time things go wrong? What you are doing so far is not working.
B. How would you like her to respond? What could you do to
just tell her that?
C. Have you ever thought about looking at this from a different
perspective? What would it look like to frame this more
positive?
D. It's hard to not be acknowledged for your hard work. How
does this effect your motivation at work? Correct Answer D. It's
hard to not be acknowledged for your hard work. How does this
effect your motivation at work?
337.) A client comes to their 6th coaching session excited to
share a goal they've accomplished. While the client was very
happy about losing 6 pounds that month, they indicated within a
few hours that their happiness was diminished because a friend
told them they just got lucky or basically starved themselves
since no one can lose that much in a month.
Which of the following would be most appropriate for the coach
to say next?
A. Just do it again this month and prove her wrong.
B. Ignore your friend-they don't know how hard you worked.
C. It sounds like you are not being acknowledged for your
accomplishment.
,D. Your friend has done this before. What did you say last
time? Correct Answer C. It sounds like you are not being
acknowledged for your accomplishment.
336.) A client comes to their 1st coaching after being referred
by their healthcare provider to get help quitting smoking. The
client makes a few statements that makes the coach think they
may be in precontemplation. After reviewing the client's health
assessment, it appears the client is in precontemplation.
Which of the following open-ended questions would be most
appropriate for this client?
A. What are some good things that could happen if you change
right now?
B. What will happen if you don't change right now?
C. Have you tried to quit before? How did that go?
D. What would be an indicator that is meaningful to you that it
may be time to change? Correct Answer D. What would be an
indicator that is meaningful to you that it may be time to
change?
335.) A client comes to their 5th coaching session wanting to
continue to work on reducing the amount they vape each day.
The client's ultimate outcome goal is to no longer vape at all.
Client: I can appreciate that I am vaping less, but it is making
me snack more.
Coach: What worries you the most about snacking more?
Client: I am worried I'll gain a bunch of weight which is so
defeating.
Coach: You don't want to quit one negative behavior only to
gain a different one.
, Client: Yes, exactly. There has got to be something else I can
replace the snacking with as the alternative behavior to vaping.
Which of the following is the most appropriate response from
the coach?
A. You are making progress by vaping less each day but want
to find an alternative to snacking to keep making progress on
your goal to eventually not vape at all.
B. Have you ever tried chewing gum as a replacement?
C. What do you consider a healthy Correct Answer A. You are
making progress by vaping less each day but want to find an
alternative to snacking to keep making progress on your goal to
eventually not vape at all.
334.) A client comes to their 8th session having made excellent
progress on their goals. They've met every goal they've set for
themselves each session except for one time. In this last
session, the client joyfully shares that they've accomplished
their biggest goal of all which was losing 10 pounds.
Which of the following is the most appropriate response form
the coach?
a. I am so proud of you!
b. How does that make you feel?
c. I think that is awesome!
d. What do you want to work on next? Correct Answer b. How
does that make you feel?
333.) A coach specializes in working with older adults and has
contracts with many of the assisted living facilities in the area.
While in a coaching session with a client, the coach's car is
stolen along with all their client files they store in the car while
traveling. As a result, the coach is held responsible for violating
which of the following?
A. HIPAA
B. Scope of Practice
C. Professional Conduct at Large
