Practice Question #219:
A 39-year old man comes to his coach for their 4th session. The man is working on reducing the amount of sugar that he
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Client: I get so irritable when I don't have sugar.
Coach: Giving up sugar is causing some unpleasant side effects.
Client: Yeah, I knew it wasn't going to be a walk in the park and prepared myself for that by letting my family know my plan and trying to take it nice and slow so I don't cause them to move out.
Coach: Your skill in really thinking this all through and thinking about how this change will affect your family exemplifies you're commitment.
The last statement by the coach is an example of what coaching skill?
A: Amplified reflection
B. Righting Reflex
C. Affirmation
D. Open-ended questioning
C
Practice Question #221:
About half way through your coaching agreement with a client, the coach notices that the client is arriving to the coaching calls late and has missed a couple of sessions without notifying you in advance. Which of the following approaches would be BEST to pursue with your client?:
a. Explore what's working, revisit client's strengths, and create a plan for improvement
b. Explore why coaching isn't working and get feedback on what specific things they don't like
c. Share your observations, express empathy, and inquire as to what could make their vision and goals more of a priority
d. Confront client, assess readiness for change, and discuss whether coaching is appropriate at this time
C
Practice Question #223:
A client comes to their 5th coaching session and has made progress in improving their sleep but is having trouble with their goal of increasing their physical activity.
Client: "I really want to feel better...but it's just too hard. I've got two jobs and I take care of my parents too."
Which of the following coach responses is NOT a response that would increase change talk?
a. "What makes the protocol feel hard and impossible?"
b. "What changes have you made in your life that felt frustrating and impossible and yet you achieved them?"
c. "Let's pretend that making this change is possible and that it's not hard. What might work?"
d. "What small step might be possible and not feel as hard?"
A
Practice Question #224:
Which of the following is recommended by MyPlate as part of a healthy diet:
A. Total carbohydrate consumption should be less than 20g per day
B. Total fat consumption should be less than 20% of daily caloric intake
C. Eat a vegetarian diet 80% of the time
D. Limiting trans and saturated fats
D
Practice Question #226:
An 18-year old woman comes to her fifth coaching session to discuss her continued efforts to lose weight and get healthy.
After the session, the coach receives an email from the woman's parents indicating they are paying for the sessions and would like to discuss their daughter's progress so far.
What is the best response from the coach?
A. I would be happy to set up some time. Please email me back potential times that will work for you. Also, your daughter must be present at this meeting.
B. I am not able to discuss anything about my coaching services or any clients without prior written consent from the client.
C. I will ask your daughter to give me permission and get back to you.
D. I would be happy to set up some time what works for you?
B
Practice Question #225:
A 42-year old man comes to his 5th coaching session eagerly working toward his goal of improving his relationship with his boss.
Client: I tried to reason with her three times this week but my boss just didn't get it. She doesn't live in a world with reason and logic. She twice called me out in front of the group and on Friday told me I needed to step up my game AFTER I reached a major sales goal.
Coach: A lot happened this week that seems frustrating. What is one thing that happened during the week between you and your boss that was an improvement from last month?
The coach is demonstrating the use of what coaching technique?
A. Empathy
B. Amplified Reflection
C. Use of Positive Psychology
D. Righting Reflex
C
Practice Question #222:
A 55-year old woman comes to her first coaching session having completed several wellness assessments. The coach asked the client to work on these assessments at the end of their first session for what purpose?
A. An assessments help the client see what parts of the wellness wheel she needs to focus on improving
B. Assessments help the coach figure out where to begin with this client
C.Assessments are a tool coaches use with all clients as part of their scope of practice
D. Assessments help the client reflect on her life and discover aspects of her wellbeing
E. The coach can refer to these assessments later in their relationship to help move the client forward with her goals
D
Practice Question #220:
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At the beginning of each coaching session, before contacting the client, a coach rings a small bell three times. This is an example of an activity to improve what coaching technique?
a. Mindfulness
b. Perceptive Reflections
c. Appreciate Inquiries
d. Affirmations
A
Practice Question #218:
What is the main purpose of familiarizing yourself with your client's health risk assessment?
A. To offer education and insight into their current health status
B. To provide empathy, trust and greater understanding of their present life
C. To assist in making goals around any biometric numbers that may need work
D. To offer immediate referrals for any high risk behaviors
B
Practice Question #217:
A 32-year old woman comes to her third coaching session to co to use to work on her eating habits. Specifically, the client is concerned about her sugar intake.
Client: I plan to quit sugar. I am going to give it up completely for the next 6 months.
Coach: Have you thought about taking a more gradual approach. What if you just decreased your sugar intake by a little bit each week?
The coach is demonstrating what?
A. Empathy
B. Appreciative Inquiry
C. Simple Reflection
D. Righting Reflex
D
Practice Question #216:
In the NBHWC Code of Ethics, there is mention of the "importance of recognizing and honoring the efforts and contribution of others and only claiming ownership of your own material." This component falls under which section of the code of ethics?
A. Professional Conduct at Large
B. Conflicts of Interest
C. Professional Conduct with Clients
D. Confidentiality
A
Practice Question #215:
A client came to her first session, from their providers office, with a list of their biometrics.
Blood pressure: 118/72mmHg
LDL: 175 mg/dl
Waist-to-hip ratio: 0.95
Physical activity: yoga, 60-minutes 3x per week and running, 30-minutes 5x per week
A1C: 5.0%
Which of the following is most concerning as it increases her risk for a heart attack?
A. Blood pressure
B. Cholesterol
C. Waist-to-hip ratio
D. Physical activity level
E. A1C
B
Practice Question #214:
Which open-ended question would be best if your client is in the stage of contemplation?
A. What would have to happen that would signal you that it's time to start thinking about changing?
B. What would be some pros and cons of making a change right now?
C. What has worked for you in the past?
D. Why make this change?
B
Practice Question #213:
A 28-year-old female client is on her fourth coaching session. She has been struggling with stress as she does not get along with her current roommate.
Client: I just don't know whether to move out or not.
Coach: You should do whatever you think is best.
Which of the 12 Thomas Gordon's Roadblocks to Communication did the coach demonstrate?
A. Warning
B. Shaming
C. Telling people what to do
D. Interpreting
C
Practice Question #212:
A 35-year-old woman is on her fourth coaching session and has been working with a coach to manage her arthritis. She frequently gets flare-ups that set her back for up to a week.
Coach: How is your arthritis impacting you today?
Client: I have good days and bad days and today is a bad day.
Coach: What does a bad day look like?
Client: I had a flare up but I was able to repeat what I did last week and do some gently yoga and I felt much better. I know if I did more yoga I would probably feel better most days.
The client's response to the coach's question about what does a bad day look like is an example of what?
A. Change Talk
B. Sustain Talk
C. Decisional Balance
D. Empathy
A
Practice Question #211:
A 54-year-old man is on his ninth coaching session and has been working with a coach to manage his overall stress. He has made steady progress each week incorporating several stress management techniques such as deep breathing, keeping a consistent morning schedule, and doing more enjoyable things on the weekend such as reading. During his ninth session, he indicates he is having trouble concentrating and doesn't feel like eating much. When you ask how his reading on the weekends is going to help manage his stress he indicates that reading is not that fun for him anymore.
Which of the following is the appropriate next step for the coach?
a. Help the client explore other options for incorporating enjoyable things on the weekend.
b. Refer the client to a mental health professional
c. Explore reasons why he may be having trouble concentrating
d. Reframe the situation and note all the amazing progress he has made.
e. Affirm the client's strengths
B
Practice Question #210:
Which of the following is NOT a CDC recommendation for proper sleep hygiene?
A. Be consistent. Go to bed at the same time each night and get up at the same time each morning, including on the weekends
B. Make sure your bedroom is quiet, dark, relaxing, and at a comfortable temperature
C. Remove electronic devices, such as TVs, computers, and smart phones, from the bedroom
D. Avoid eating or drinking anything before bedtime
E. Get some exercise. Being physically active during the day can help you fall asleep more easily at night.
D
Practice Question #209:
A 29-year-old man comes to his 4th coaching session ready to discuss the progress he has made on getting more sleep overall in the past two weeks. The following conversation ensues:
Client: I knocked my first goal out of the park.
Coach: What does that feel like; knocking a goal out of the park?
Client: It feels incredible! I got 8 hours of sleep each day last week. I slept 4 hours each night and the. Was able to sneak in several power naps throughout the day and since they were power naps they added up to an additional 4 hours.
Coach: Do you mean you took several naps the next day after sleep 4 hours the night before and those naps totaled an additional 4 hours.
Client: Yep! I took a 1.5 hour nap at 10am and then a quick 30 minute power nap at 2pm which counts for double the time since it was a power nap and then another nap at 5pm for about 1.5 hours.
Coach: You can't do that. We know from sleep science researchers that it is best if the 8 hours of sleep is continuous for the most part. You need to try to sleep 8 hours in a row.
Client: Oh. So it doesn't even count then. Shoot, I totally thought I made my goal.
What aspect of the conversation above would NOT be considered the coach approach?
A. Asking what meeting the goal felt like
B. Not asking permission before giving advice
C. Talking 3 times as much as the client
D. Asking clarifying questions
B
Practice Question #208:
A coach noticed an advertisement in her local paper for another NBC-HWC certified health coach's services. The advertisement indicates that if people buy a 60-day supply of supplements the coach will give them 3 free coaching sessions. In addition, the advertisement indicates most people lose 30 pounds in 60 days. Which of the following is the reason why this advertisement violates NBC-HWC Code of Ethics?
A. Coaching sessions are contingent upon purchase of supplements
B. It's impossible to lose 30 pounds in 60 days
C. The coach placed an advertisement in a paper
D. None of the above
A
Practice Question #207:
A 42-year old man comes to his coach for their 3rd session. The man decided to try coaching to get some help with trying to quit smoking cigarettes.
Client: Whenever I try to quit I get really hard to live with. I'm not very nice.
Coach: You really get irritable when you're withdrawing from nicotine.
Client: Yeah. I know there's that gum that can ease ya down but I am thinking just doing to cold turkey and get it all over with.
Coach: That's what fits you best. How could you do that?
Client: I definitely need a plan for those early days. I think I'd need to be away form people for a couple of weeks in the wilderness (laughs).Coach: So you don't irritate other people.
Client: For my protections actually. I still want to be married and have friends when this is all over.
Coach: So overall you are not sure about getting through the really rough withdrawal part, you are worried that quitting cold turkey could affect relationships in your life, and what you will do during the early days of quitting.
The last statement by the coach is an example of what coaching skill?
A. Appreciative inquiry
B. Summary reflection
C. Affirmations
D. Increasing self-efficacy
B
Practice Question #206:
A 38-year-old woman comes to her fifth session. She is working with her coach to reduce the overall stress in her life. The coach and client get into a lengthy exploration of how the client starts her day. During this conversation the coach becomes aware that she is thinking about what to say next while the client is talking. The coach makes a quick note to practice more _____________?
A. Sympathy
B. Open-ended questions
C. Amplified reflections
D. Mindful listening
E. Empathy
D
Practice Question #205:
A client is on their 5th session and has set the goal to get better sleep in general most days of the week.
Client: I slept horrible all week.
Coach: Tell me about it.
Client: I am very stressed at work and anyone with my stress wouldn't sleep well.
Coach: Stress is the primary reason you didn't sleep well this week.
Client: Yep. And anyone else that had the week I had would have done the same things.
Coach: There was one behavior you zeroed in on last week which was no social media before bed to help with that too. How did that go?
Client: There is no way I had any other choice. When work is this stressful using social media at night helps relax me.
Discord may appear during a coaching session. Which of the following best categorizes the type of discord the client may be exhibiting?
A. Defending
B. Interrupting
C. Disengagement
D. Questioning
A
Practice Question #204:
Your client is going to be assessed for obesity at his next visit. The ______ measurement is best for assessing visceral fat.
A. Abdominal skinfold
B. BMI
C. Waist circumference
D. Hip circumference
C
Practice Question #203:
A client comes to you as part of their company's insurance benefit program. They receive a reduction on their premium if they attend five coaching sessions. The client was referred to the program because their health risk assessment indicated they are a current cigarette smoker. Your client is very clear they have no interest in quitting at this time.
Which open-ended question would be best given the clients lack of interest in quitting?
A. Tell me about the last time you tried to quit and what didn't work for you?
B. What would be some positive aspects of changing right now?
C. What does your life look like as a non-smoker?
D. What are some positive aspects of not changing right now?
E. What would have to happen that would signal you that it's time to start thinking about changing?
E
Practice Question #202:
A coach owns her own business and specializes in coaching around diet, energy levels, and weight loss. She is promoting gut biome supplements that will help her clients lose 20 pounds in four weeks if they take the supplement daily. The coach is most likely violating which of the following guidelines:
A. NBC-HWC Code of Ethics
B. HIPAA Laws
C. USDA Nutritional Guidelines
D. Confidentiality/Privacy
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