NBHWC Practice Test (National Board for Health
& Wellness) Exam Questions with Correct
Detailed Answers.
Which of the following best explains nonmaleficence as it relates to ethics in coaching?
A. Respect for human freedom and dignity
B. Pros must outweigh the cons
C. Do no harm
D. Fairness - Correct Answer – C
As part of the coaching agreement, a coach offers an additional 3 coaching sessions for
free if the client purchases a massage package from them as well.
The following scenario is:
A. Acceptable because the additional coaching sessions are free
B. Unacceptable because the offer is a conflict of interest per the NBHWC Code of
Ethics
C. Acceptable given the 3 free sessions were included as part of the coaching
agreement.
D. Unacceptable as it is a violation of the professional code of conduct at large per the
NBHWC Code of Ethics. - Correct Answer – B
A coach centers their practice around supporting their client's autonomy, building
competence, and social-support/connection.
This coach is most likely centering their practice on what theory?
A. Stages of Change
B. Self-determination
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C. Appreciative Inquiry
D. Social-cognitive - Correct Answer - B
A client has just completed their well-being assessment prior to their first coaching
session. The client's biometric information included the following:
Male
Age: 45
Nurse
Blood Pressure: 110/70 mph
Total Cholesterol: 185 ml/dL
BMI: 24
Fruits/Vegetables: 9 servings per day
Physical activity: Runs 2x week for 30 minutes
Which of the following would be the most concerning to the coach in the context of
recommended health guidelines?
A. Blood pressure
B. Total cholesterol
C. Fruits/Vegetable intake
D. Physical activity level - Correct Answer – D
The DASH eating plan helps individuals lower their blood pressure. One of the ways it
does this is by limiting sodium intake. Which of the following is the recommended
maximum sodium intake per day recommended?
A. 2500 mg
B. 2300 mg
C. 1800 mg
D. 1200 mg - Correct Answer - B
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A client meets with her coach for their 15th session. Over the course of the past year,
the client has met and even surpassed many of her goals. Her most recent goal is to
wake up early twice per week to have the time to prepare a healthy breakfast.
Client: I have tried every tip I can think of. I've stated to go to bed earlier, I have all the
ingredients I needed purchased ahead of time, I asked my partner to get the kids in the
morning so I can have to time to cook breakfast and none of it has worked. I hit snooze
each time for the past 4 weeks and didn't once wake up early. I am not making any
progress at all and I've met every other goal. Seriously, how lazy can I get?
Coach: You set a goal and have tried many strategies to set yourself up for success and
are feeling defeated because you did not meet the goal one time.
Which coaching skill is the coach demonstrating?
A. Empathy
B. Amplify - Correct Answer - D
A 40-year-old man comes to the coach's office for his 11th session to help him reach his
goal of getting more and higher quality sleep. He set a goal each week to focus on
decreasing his screen time at night.
Client: I reached my goal this week and reduced my screen time by 50%.
Coach: You worked really hard and succeeded at reaching your goal.
What coaching skill is the coach demonstrating?
A. Open-ended questioning
B. Affirmations
C. Empathy
D. Strengths-based coaching - Correct Answer - B
Which of the following questions would be most appropriate to ask first when exploring
the topic of accountability regarding an action step a client set for themselves and was
not able to accomplish?
A. What did you learn from this experience?
B. What do you think went wrong?
C. What were the barriers that caused this failure?
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D. How do you think you need to change your behaviors since you did not accomplish
your goal? - Correct Answer - A
While coaching agreements can vary, most coaching agreements include which of the
following?
A. Confidentiality, Client's Vision, Client's goals
B. Logistics, Client's Biometric Measurements, Appointment Cancellation Policy
C. Confidentiality, Responsibilities and Expectation of the Coach, Responsibilities and
Expectations of the Client
D. Client's Biometric Measurements, Client's goals, Coach Fee Structure - Correct
Answer - C
A client is reviewing her wellness assessment with her coach. The client's health
behaviors include the following:
A. Servings of veg and fruit per day =11
B. She walks 2x per week for 20 minutes
C. Drinks 1 glass of wine each day/5 days per week
D. Does not use tobacco
Which of these health behaviors is most concerning as it relates to increasing one’s risk
for hypertension? - Correct Answer - B
A client is on his 5th coaching session. The coach and client have spent the last 5
minutes exploring the client's desire to work on changing his eating habits specifically
around portion sizes.
Coach: "You seem really energized whenever you talk about be mindful of your portion
sizes. Tell me more about that."
Client: "Working on portion sizes seems like a realistic first step I can make. I've gotten
familiar with what reasonable portion sizes look like and have already gotten familiar
with reading labels in regards to their portion sizes. Plus, I have the time to dedicate to
this change".
The client's response to the coach's question is most likely an example of what?
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