NSHC Exam (2025) comprehensive
questions and verified answers
(detailed & elaborated) ACTUAL EXAM
2025 TEST!!
The WHO suggests a modification in how chronic conditions are managed. What is it?
A) enhanced diagnostics
B) global sharing of interventions
C) involving patients actively
D) increased support from friends/family
(ANSWER)
C - Involving patients actively (page 1)
Someone who tends to communicate like a "director" may need to adjust which of the following
behaviors?
A) lack of tolerance for others' feelings
B) focusing on tasks
C) leading change
D) preference for change
(ANSWER)
A) lack of tolerance for others' feelings (pages 36 and 39)
In telephonic coaching, all of the following are recognized methods to enhance conversations
EXCEPT:
A) using a headset
B) using a speakerphone
C) closing your eyes
D) displaying a "do not disturb" sign
(ANSWER)
B. (Page 56)
,The reasons provided by healthcare providers for not utilizing Teach Back include all of the
following EXCEPT:
A) not worth the effort
B) too time-consuming
C) made simple enough the first time
D) it's challenging for patients to comprehend
(ANSWER)
D (pages 70-71)
A person's values and beliefs that impact healthcare are generally rooted in:
A) knowledge
B) clinician influence
C) cost
D) the social context of life
(ANSWER)
D (page 96)
A goal is what a client _____ _____ ____.
(ANSWER)
Wants to accomplish (page 110)
In the early 1980s, MI (motivational interviewing) was initially applied to clients with addictions
to:
A) alcohol
B) opiates
C) gambling
D) smoking
(ANSWER)
A (page 125)
Choose the example that most clearly illustrates "sustain talk":
, A) "I might be able to change that"
B) "I believe I can change that"
C) "I'm not sure I can change"
D) "I want to change"
(ANSWER)
C (page 127)
Positive psychology exercises can assist the client in becoming more:
A) responsible
B) discretionary
C) self-determined
D) timely
(ANSWER)
C (page 175)
All of the following are considered common "co-behaviors" associated with smoking EXCEPT:
A) when consuming alcohol
B) smoking after a meal
C) reading
D) during a work break
(ANSWER)
C (page 186)
The main reason cited by adults for not adopting healthy habits to manage stress is:
A) too busy
B) too overwhelmed
C) too fatigued
D) not interested
(ANSWER)
A (page 216)
Which of the following illustrates a standard of care in practice?
questions and verified answers
(detailed & elaborated) ACTUAL EXAM
2025 TEST!!
The WHO suggests a modification in how chronic conditions are managed. What is it?
A) enhanced diagnostics
B) global sharing of interventions
C) involving patients actively
D) increased support from friends/family
(ANSWER)
C - Involving patients actively (page 1)
Someone who tends to communicate like a "director" may need to adjust which of the following
behaviors?
A) lack of tolerance for others' feelings
B) focusing on tasks
C) leading change
D) preference for change
(ANSWER)
A) lack of tolerance for others' feelings (pages 36 and 39)
In telephonic coaching, all of the following are recognized methods to enhance conversations
EXCEPT:
A) using a headset
B) using a speakerphone
C) closing your eyes
D) displaying a "do not disturb" sign
(ANSWER)
B. (Page 56)
,The reasons provided by healthcare providers for not utilizing Teach Back include all of the
following EXCEPT:
A) not worth the effort
B) too time-consuming
C) made simple enough the first time
D) it's challenging for patients to comprehend
(ANSWER)
D (pages 70-71)
A person's values and beliefs that impact healthcare are generally rooted in:
A) knowledge
B) clinician influence
C) cost
D) the social context of life
(ANSWER)
D (page 96)
A goal is what a client _____ _____ ____.
(ANSWER)
Wants to accomplish (page 110)
In the early 1980s, MI (motivational interviewing) was initially applied to clients with addictions
to:
A) alcohol
B) opiates
C) gambling
D) smoking
(ANSWER)
A (page 125)
Choose the example that most clearly illustrates "sustain talk":
, A) "I might be able to change that"
B) "I believe I can change that"
C) "I'm not sure I can change"
D) "I want to change"
(ANSWER)
C (page 127)
Positive psychology exercises can assist the client in becoming more:
A) responsible
B) discretionary
C) self-determined
D) timely
(ANSWER)
C (page 175)
All of the following are considered common "co-behaviors" associated with smoking EXCEPT:
A) when consuming alcohol
B) smoking after a meal
C) reading
D) during a work break
(ANSWER)
C (page 186)
The main reason cited by adults for not adopting healthy habits to manage stress is:
A) too busy
B) too overwhelmed
C) too fatigued
D) not interested
(ANSWER)
A (page 216)
Which of the following illustrates a standard of care in practice?
