NBHWC Exam Practice Questions And
Answers 2024-2025
At what stage of change would it be most appropriate to explore best experiences with
change in the past and identify positive reasons for behaving a particular way in the
future? - ANS Contemplation
In TTM, when would you most want to focus on strengths, past accomplishments,
values, and vision? - ANS Contemplation
What does the coach do while the client is in pre contemplation? - ANSWER -Use
reflective listening skills
Show empathy, unconditional positive regard
Honor the client's feelings and needs
Help client discover a powerful positive motivator when ready and identifies other
behaviors they are ready to change
*It is powerful when clients can connect to something they really want
At what stage would it be helpful for the client to put in writing a formal statement of
what they are committing to? - ANSWER Preparation
At which stage does a client need to involve themselves in social connections or
friendships with people of similar interests or behavioral goals? - ANSWER action
In the _____ phase, one wants to keep strengths and values top of mind - ANSWER action
When would you want to re-link clients back to their strengths, values, vision, goals,
resources, and motivators to become more motivated to avoid apathy or relapse? -
ANSWER When maintenance
,Maintenance Phase: If there is a fall, what does the coach do to support the client?
-ANSWER Refocus- set new goals if needed. Reconnect them to their visions, purpose,
strengths, etc.
Sign them up for an event or give them a challenge to work toward around their goal
(sign up for 5k, etc.)
According to the CDC, what are they key risk factors for heart disease - ANSWER -high
blood pressure
-high cholesterol
-tobacco use
Which of the following health conditions are considered to increase the risk for stroke?
ANSWER -high blood pressure
-Cardiovascular disease
-high cholesterol
-diabetes
-obesity
-sickle cell disease
Family history, genetics, age, gender and race also confer risk.
What behaviors increase the risk for stroke? 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 - 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 -
ANSWER -obesity
-diabetes
-heart disease
-depression
conditions that increase the risk for heart disease - ANSWER -high blood pressure
-high cholesterol and LDL, low HDL
-diabetes
-overweight/obesity
behaviors associated with increased risk for heart disease - ANSWER smoking,
drinking, poor diet, and physical inactivity
Your new client has signed all of the relevant paperwork to proceed into a coaching
relationship. You've gotten a signed agreement from them, along with a completed
wellbeing assessment in hand. As you review this wellbeing assessment they have
provided, you note they have rated rather low in many areas of their health. They also
listed high blood pressure, pre-diabetes, and taking a prescribed medication for
depression.
Which of the following is a behavior, if exhibited by the coach in a Foundation
Session-the first coaching session-that would most likely support a client-centered
change process?
A. Discuss your concerns about your client's health and then ask the client to state
which health issue they would like to address first.
B. Observe client's energy during the review about all the areas of health to help
determine priorities.
C. Ask client to tell you what stood out to them - ANSWER E. Both B & C