NBHWC (HEALTH AND WELLNESS) EXAM | QUESTIONS WITH COMPLETED SOLUTIONS | 2024
A 26-year-old man comes to the coach's office for his ninth weekly session. He was diagnosed with
metabolic syndrome 7 months ago. He has been working earnestly on his goal to decrease his
BMI from 32 kg/m2 to less than 27 kg/m2. He made steady progress in the first 7 weeks, but his
weight has plateaued during the past 2 weeks. The client decided to further decrease his caloric
intake by 200 calories daily. When the coach assesses the client's confidence about decreasing his
caloric intake this week, using a 10-point scale, in which 0 is "not at all confident" and 10 is
"extremely confident," the client rates his confidence as a 6. Which of the following is the most
appropriate next step by the coach?
A) Brainstorm alternative actions for the client to achieve continued weight loss
B) Explore with the client what it would take to increase his confidence
C) Inquire about the client's accountability plan
D) Inquire if
Correct Answer: B) Explore with the client what it would take to increase his confidence
A 50-year-old man speaks with the coach on the phone for his eighth weekly session. His goal is to
do aerobic activity for 30 minutes five times weekly. The client mentions that his son is always
reminding him to get up off of the couch and exercise, which annoys the client. To reframe the
client's perception, which of the following is the most appropriate response by the coach?
A) "You do not like it when your son nags you."
B) "You want to be more active than you currently are."
C) "Your plan was to get 150 minutes of aerobic activity each week."
D) "Your son seems to care about your health."
E) "Your son sounds like a broken record."
Correct Answer: D) "Your son seems to care about your health."
A coach is also a well-trained aroma therapist and a distributor for a particular brand of essential
oils. When the coach establishes the coaching agreement with her clients, she discloses her
training in aromatherapy and informs clients that she may make relevant aromatherapy
recommendations. She does not mention her investment as a distributor of essential oils. In her
practice,
her recommendations almost always involve her own brand of essential oils. According to the
NBHWC Code of Ethics, which of the following ethical principles is most likely being violated by this
coach's actions?
A) Confidentiality
B) Conflict of interest
C) Consent
D) Professional boundaries
E) Scope of practice
Correct Answer: B) Conflict of interest
A 30-year-old woman speaks with the coach on the phone as part of a lifestyle management
program to decrease her level of stress. During today's session, the client sets a goal of practicing
relaxation exercises that consist of deep breathing, light stretching, and visualization for at least 20
minutes daily. Based on this goal, the coach asks the client to rate her confidence on a 10-
point scale, in which O is "not at all confident" and 10 is "extremely confident." The client responds
with a rating of 7. Which of the following is the most appropriate next response from the coach?
