CHES exam practice questions
A HES working for a large business wants to develop a multifaceted fitness program for employees but must secure resources through a request a top management. When preparing the presentation, the HES should focus on A. benefits to the business B. benefits to the employees C. resources needed to implement the program D. health education specialist's role
benefits to the business
When identifying factors that influence health, addressing which of the following factors would be most likely to make a large impact on the overall health of a community? A. lifestyle factors such as smoking B. environmental factors such as access to affordable food C. psychological factors such as social supports D. biological factors such as genetics
biological factors such as genetics
Measures of central tendency would include all of the following terms EXCEPT A. mode B. intermediate C. mean D.median
intermediate
When storing and utilizing large amounts of personal data about members of the priority population, what is the primary concern? A. accuracy B. ease of access C. clarity D. security
security
Which of the following is NOT an appropriate question to ask during the first step of a needs assessment? A. "what is the goal of the needs assessment?" B. "what resources are needed for the assessment?" C. "what interventions should be instituted?" D. "how extensive should the needs assessment be?"
"what interventions should be instituted?"
The national task force on the preparation and practice of health educators was first established in what year? A. 1970 B. 1978 C. 1985 D. 1990
1978
When using electronic sources such as a website, the HES should assess the quality of the source. Which web site extension is most likely to contain valid information A. .net B. .gov C. .au D. .com
.gov
The HES has developed a FB page and Twitter account in order to use social media to reach people in the community. The FB page has approximately 3500 follower. How any times per month should the HES plan on updating the FB page with the new informants? A. more than 60 times B. 30 to 60 times C. 10 to 30 times D. 1 to 5 times
1 to 5 times
What is the approximate average attention span for listening to a lecture without interruption and being able to maintain focus? A. 10 to 12 minutes B. 12 to 20 minutes C. 20 to 26 minutes D. 24 to 35 minutes
12 to 20 minutes
According to Kotter's 8-step Change Model, what percentage of key staff should the HES convince that organizational change is warranted? A. 25% B. 50% C. 75% D. 100%
75%
If the health education specialist wants visual data to show health care trends regarding healthcare quality and disparities in order to justify a program, the best source is probably... A. CDC B. AHRQ C. PubMed/ MEDLINE D. The Cochrane Library
AHRQ
Which of the following is a valid source of information about evidence based public health approaches? A. AHRQ Innovations Exchange B. WebMD C. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid (CMS) D. Medline Plus
AHRQ Innovations Exchange
Which of the following is an example of a voluntary health agency with which the HES may collaborate in carrying out preventative health projects? A. Ford Foundation B. Shriner's C. American Heart Association D. The American Academy of Health Behavior
American Heart Association
The first step in the marketing process to facilitate change is to A. analyze the situation B. determine the role of marketing C. select goals and objectives D. select priority population
Analyze the situation
When the health education specialist explains why technology resources benefit the priority population, the health education specialist is applying the ethical principle of A. justice B. veracity C. beneficence D. nonmaleficence
Beneficence
If searching for statistics regarding rates of tuberculosis, which of the following is an appropriate source of secondary data? A. OSHA B. Census Bureau C. CDC D. CMS
CDC
In a community setting, other names for a lay HES would include all of the following EXCEPT A. CHES B. promotors de salud C. community health advisor D. community health advocate
CHES
The HES has developed a new protocol and tools for teaching new parents to properly care for infants. Before implementing the program, the HES should A. survey staff B. determine problems C. carry out pilot testing D. conduct further research
Carry out pilot testing
When considering the best method of surveying a population for a needs assessment, what is the first thing to consider? A. resources needed for assessment B. timeframe required for assessment C. characteristics of the target population D. ease of administration of assessment
Characteristics of the target population
If the health education specialist is planning a class exercise in which the class members will need to work in small groups, what is most likely to be the best room seating arrangement? A. Circle B. Half- circle C. Cluster D. U- seating
Cluster
The HES carries out a community needs assessment as part of a public health program. The needs assessment shows a markedly increase if HIV among injection drug users because of increased heroin use and needle sharing. If the health education specialist commits the public health department to work with another community agency to promote the common goal of reducing HIV infections related to injection drug use, what type of intervention is the HES utilizing? A. consultation B. collaboration C. advocacy D. outreach
Collaboration
A staff member in a health education program to increase HIV/AIDS testing and safe sex practices among gay males in an inner city posted personal information about one client (although not the person's name) on a social media site. This is a violation of which ethical principle? A. Confidentiality B. Privacy C. Nonmaleficence D. Justice
Confidentiality
If you are trying to research osteoporosis, which database would be least appropriate to use? A. PubMed B. Medline C. Cochrane Review D. ERIC
ERIC
If a members of a priority population take exercise classes and participate in smoking cessation programs, the need for these services would be classified as A. perceived B. expressed C. normative D. actual
Expressed
A HES would like to construct a program implementation timeline that identifies when each task needs to be completed and the progress made towards completing the task. To satisfy the HES timeline tool preference, it is recommended that he/she should use a A. CPM B. GANTT C. PERT D. Task List
GANTT
The health education specialist is implementing a diabetic clinic as part of a health education program to decrease rates of diabetes and diabetic complications among a priority population comprised primarily of undocumented Mexican immigrants with no insurance; however, only a few people have used the clinic because of fears about deportation. What is most likely to be the best marketing plan? A. targeted mailing in Spanish to members of the Priority population B. Gaining support of key informants in the community C. Ads in local Spanish language newspapers D. Billboards marketing the program in the community
Gaining support of key informants in the community
A person that is involved in a research study is protected by which of the following? A. NIH B. EPA C. USDA D. IRB
IRB
In order to assess progress in achieving objectives, the HES must first determine A. indicators B. methods C. responsibility D. costs
Indicators
An example of a tailored message is a A. message that has been modified to reflect literacy level of recipient B. message emailed to a priority population based on shared interests C. message sent in response to request for information D. internet pop up ad with health information based on the individual's internet searches
Internet pop up ad with health information based on the individual's internet searches
When applying Bridge's Transition Model to help people in organization cope with change in the initial stage when they are uncomfortable and/or resistant to change, the HES should A. ignore resistance and appear positive B. support people and provide guidelines C. celebrate change, rewards people, and commit to change D. listen to people and communicate
Listen to people and communicate
What is the name of the planning model that utilizes five phases (goals selection, intervention planning, program development, implementation preparations, and evaluation)? A. CDCynergy B. PRECEDE-PROCEED C. MATCH D. Social marketing
MATCH
Based on national statistics in the graph above, which ethnic group of boys 12 to 19 showed the greatest increase in obesity between 1994 and 2009? A. data inconclusive B. non-Hispanic whites C. non-Hispanic blacks D. Mexican americans
Mexican Americans
If the health education specialist is engaged in a campaign to encourage employees at a large company to have flu shots as one method to decrease seasonal absenteeism, the best strategy for gaining attention about the issue is probably A. emails B. newsletters C. posters D. paycheck stuffers
Paycheck stuffers
When utilizing data mining as part of data collection, data mining is used primarily for A. descriptive analysis B. prescriptive analysis C. inferential analysis D. predictive analysis
Predictive analysis
Which of the following is a secondary intervention aimed at preventing communicable disease in a priority population? A. Chlorination of the water supply B. Quarantining children infected with measles C. Immunization program D. Post meningitis rehabilitation program
Quarantining children infected with measles
A three way relationship between an individual's behavior, environment, and personal factors influencing learning according to A. self-efficacy B. TTM C. HBM D. SCT
SCT
The HES has received a notice from a community foundation that, because of an increase in funding for another agency and decreased revenue, an anticipated grant cannot be provided to implement the program the HES has developed. The first step in dealing with the barriers to implementation should be to A. delay implementation of the program B. search for alternative funding sources C. appeal to the community foundation to reconsider D. modify the program to decrease costs
Search for alternative funding sources
have a discussion period
The HESis concerned about the misuse of alcohol and medication among older adults in the community and plans a program to asses needs, identify resources, and educate staff and older adults about the dangers of misuse and programs to assist in more responsible use. The HES plans to present workshops at senior citizen's centers and retirement homes about the signs of alcohol and medication misuse. Part of the presentation includes a 20 minute video, which will be preceded by an introduction of the main points of the video. What is the most valuable use of time following the video? A. have a discussion period B. take a break C. conduct a survey D. dismiss the group
What is the main difference between an internal consultant and an external consultant? A. an internal consultant provides more technical assistance B. an external consultant requires more specialized knowledge than an internal consultant C. a contract is usually required for the services of an external consultant but not an internal consultant D. an internal consultant performs tasks that are more process oriented
a contract is usually required for the services of an external consultant but not an internal consultant
Which of the following is not a true statement about the use of focus groups in the development of a needs assessment survey? A. a focus group is a good way to obtain information and identify issues, concerns, or strengths by posing specific questions to be discussed using a small group of people B. a focus group should consist of a mixed group of people in order to get a variety of opinions concerning specific questions to be discussed C. The facilitator of the focus group should try to keep the conversation on topic by gently veering back to the question at hand to try to let the participants speak freely D. after the focus group is finished, the information should be compiled based on the answers to the questions and categorized within each question
a focus group should consist of a mixed group of people in order to get a variety of opinions concerning specific questions to be discussed
When a HES looks at the content of a website to ensure that the data is updated regularly, what element of evaluation is he/she considering to evaluate the credibility of the website? A. accuracy and credibility B. thoroughness C. appropriateness D. aesthetic appeal
accuracy and credibility
If using the PRECEDE- PROCEED planning model to guide the delivery of a health promotion plan, which of the following is completed in phase 4, the first phase of the PROCEED portion? A. implementation B. process evaluation C. administrative and policy assessment D. impact evaluation
administrative and policy assessment
When assessing learning domains, which domain should be assessed first if the person must learn skills, such as monitoring diabetes and injecting insulin? A. affective B. cognitive C. psychomotor D. order doesn't matter
affective
The time estimates utilized in a Program Evaluation and Review Technique (PERT) chart include all of the following EXCEPT A. optimistic time B. anticipated time C. expected time D. pessimistic time
anticipated time
Once a specific population has been identified through the needs assessment for health education, what should be one of the next steps in the planning process? A. approach local leaders and community groups to obtain support for the project B. begin to advertise the program to the specific population the program will be targeted toward C. develop learning objectives D. identify education strategies that will be used such as workshop or seminars
approach local leaders and community groups to obtain support for the project
A HES works for a large industrial corporation and is selecting technology to manage program data for a health initiative. The first step should be to A. choose an operating system B. gather information about available technology C. determine the funds available for purchasing technology D. assess existing technology and resources
assess existing technology and resources
In a needs assessment, capacity refers to A. costs B. assets C. participants D. program reach
assets
The HES has located a data collection instrument that appears to be well constructed and sensitive for the desired measures. However, the readability level is far too high for the priority population, which has low literacy rates, so the instrument would have to be substantially rewritten. The HES's first response should be to A. attempt to locate to a different instrument B. rewrite the text of the instrument to simplify the content C. use only the parts of the instrument that have lower readability levels D. construct an instrument that is appropriate
attempt to locate to a different instrument
When assessing readiness for implementation of an organization's health promotion plan for a priority population comprised primarily of Chinese Americans, the HES should focus on A. interest in the program B. Chinese cultural traditions C. allies in the community D. available resources and leadership commitment
available resources and leadership commitment
A health impact assessment (HIA) should generally be carried out A. before and after development or implementation B. after development or implementation C. before development or implementation D. during development or implementation
before development or iplementation
One year after the "Work it Out" Charleston Challenge, 25% of those who completed all exercise claases during the challenge will still report they are still actively engaged in regular exercise. This meets what objective? A. learning B. process C. behavioral D. administrative
behavioral
What is the most effective method of recruiting volunteers to assist with health education programs? A. media campaign B. posting a bulletin board in a highly visible area C. identifying individuals who attend other community programs D. by personally inviting an individual
by personally inviting an individual
If the HES working for a nonprofit healthcare organization needs to present results of data collection to the board of directors of the organization, what is the best way to present the data? A. charts and raw data B. summarize verbally C. charts only D. raw data only
charts and raw data
When implementing a worksite health promotion effort that includes hiring and managing personnel, the best wat to avoid conflict in the workplace is by A. tying salary to performance B. hiring personnel recommended by coworkers C. clearly outlining expectations D. clearly outlining disciplinary actions
clearly outlining expectations
What is the name of the term that measures an outcome that is designed to identify the rate of occurrence of an issue? A. validation B. clinical identification C. pretest D. resource inventory
clinical identification
Representatives from a variety of organizations joined to forces to address childhood obesity. The group is diverse and has the advantage of having a variety of opinions, strengths, and resources to contribute to the group's overall goal in working together. This type of group is best known as A. health promotion team B. organizational enhancement C. coalition D. culture
coalition
When serving as a health education consultant, which of the following would be an appropriate document to follow to ensure ethical behavior and decision making? A. code of ethics for the health education program B. HIPAA C. FERPA D. the organization's policy and procedure manual
code of ethics for the health education program
The HES has placed information about the need for vaccinations in a kiosk in a local mall. What type of communication channel is the HES utilizing? A. community B. interpersonal C. mass media D. organizational
community
The local school district has had a high percentage of adolescents diagnosed with sexually transmitted diseases for the past 5 years. The HES is implementing an education program about STDs. If the HES is planning a delivery method to educate adolescent about the dangers of unprotected sexual activity and different types of sexually transmitted diseases, the best method of delivery is probably a A. computer video game B. computer assisted instruction module C. video presentation D. handouts/posters
computer video games
The HES is assessing the potential use of smart watch, such as Apple Watch, and software applications to remotely monitor the vital signs and exercise of participants in a health improvement program. The primary concern about using this technology is likely A. ease of use B. cost C. invasion of privacy D. maintenance
cost
If a public health organization is utilizing the Six Sigma model for program improvement, the HES should expect much emphasis to be placed on A. data collection B. customer satisfaction C. program effectiveness D. cost- effectiveness
data collection
As the date for implementation of a new program nears. the HES finds that one important component of the project has lagged behind and cannot be fully completed by the target data. The best solution is to A. delay implementation B. proceed with full implementation C. replace staff working on the component D. carry out a partial implementation
delay implementation
Which of the following is a limitation of the lecture format for teaching a group of participants in a health education program? A. serving multiple patients in a short time B. delivering exactly the same information to all of the group members C. supplementing the lecture with audiovisual materials D. having shared interests among group members
delivering exactly the same information to all of the group members
The HEs is concerned about the misuse of alcohol and medication among older adults in the community and plans a program to asses needs, identify resources, and educate staff and older adults about the dangers of misuse and programs to assist in more responsible use. The HES wants to establish a resource database that include resources that may aid in the development of the program and provide ongoing support. The first step should be to A. begin making telephone calls B. review a directory of agencies and organizations C. determine the types of resources needed D. ask advice of key informants in the community
determine the types of resources needed
Which of the following would be the best example of cultural competence in the workplace? A. develop zero tolerance policy for discrimination based on ethnic, religion, gender, or sexual orientation identify B. hire bilingual staff to assist in education C. plan cultural diversity workshops D. assess individual values and beliefs toward various ethnic or religion groups that are part of the workplace
develop zero tolerance policy for discrimination based on ethnic, religion, gender, or sexual orientation identify
As a member of curriculum committee in a school district , the HES helps to select health topics and instructional materials. The HES has received dozens of books, pamphlets, videos, and other materials from publishers and government agencies to review. The first step should be to A. separate the material into categories B. review costs of materials C. for a sub-committee to assist D. develop/ find a materials review form
develop/ find a materials review form
When prioritizing community needs for preventative efforts, the 3 primary considerations are (1) leading causes pf death/ morbidity, (2) years of potential life lost, and (3) A. political support B. population characteristics C. policy D. economic costs
economic costs
All of the following are sections of Article V, Responsibility in Research and Evaluation, of the Code of Ethics for the Health Education Profession EXCEPT A. research and evaluation should do no harm to individuals B. participation is voluntary C. conflicts of interest are openly shared D. education is free from discrimination and harassment
education is free from discrimination and harassment
As part of a program to decrease violence in the schools, the HES has been educating staff and students about the use of messaging and other social media to intimidate, threaten, and damage the reputation of students and faculty. This type of behavior is classified as A. violence B. bullying C. electronic aggression D. assault
electron aggression
A coalition of community agencies has come together to develop a plan to promote a reduction in obesity through healthier lifestyle choices. The next step should be to A. begin the planning process B. establish a timeline C. elicit community input regarding the plan D. determine the roles of members
elicit community input regarding the plan
Obesity has been identified during a needs assessment in a rural area where there is a high percentage of families that use food stamp benefits. Which of the following would not be the most effective component of the health education plan in terms of implementation? A. organize a community weight loss competition with monetary incentives, such as gift cards to local grocery stores B. provide free seminars in supermarkets to teach residents how to plan healthful meals on a budget C. work with the school to encourage a healthy exercise competition by rewarding th classroom with the most minutes of exercise in a given period with a special prize D. encourage residents to join the local health club
encourage residents to joim the local health club
The statement "the city will have a 10% reduction in the number of days with poor air quality " is an example of A. environmental objective B. ecological objective C. behavioral objective D. administrative objection
environmental objective
If a community needs assessment is based on results of an internet survey only, the ethical principle that mat be violated is A. equity B. veracity C. beneficence D. autonomy
equity
When designing interventions for a health promotion, the HES plans a multi-level approach in order to allow any member of the priority population who wants to participate the opportunity to do so. The ethical principle that the health education is applying to this strategy is A. beneficence B. veracity C. autonomy D. equity
equity
The HES carries out a community needs assessment as part of a public health program. The needs assessment shows a markedly increased rate of HIV among injection drug users because of increased heroin use and needle sharing. An example of an appropriate outcome based on this assessment is A. Elimination of new HIV infections in the community B. elimination of drug use C. increased punishment for drug dealers D. establishment of a needle exchange program
establishment of a needle exchange program
When planning interventions for a priority population in which the eldest male in the family makes the decisions, the HES determines that this method of decision making is counter to American ideals and plans to force on empowering the women in the population to make independent decisions. This is an example of A. cultural blindness B. cultural awareness C. ethnocentrism D. ethnic inequality
ethnocentrism
Which of the following would be the most expensive survey method to use for data collection? A. telephone B. mail C. face to face D. internet
face to face
The HES wants to use social modeling according to concepts of Social Cognitive Theory (SCT) to influence students at a university to develop strategies to avoid situations in which date rape may occur. An example of social modeling is having A. peers to talk about strategies B. famous people to talk about strategies C. social gatherings to promote awareness D. data to show the rates of date rape
famous people to talk about strategies
According to the graph above, which group showed an increase in motor vehicle related deaths from 2009 to 2010? A. males 20 to 24 years B. males 15 to 19 years C. females 15 to 19 years D. females 20 to 24 years
females 20 to 24 years
If the HES is interested in conducting legislative lobbying about a number of health related issues, the HES should begin by A. telephoning as many legislators as possible B. focusing on one issue C. gaining allies D. starting on online petition for change
focusing on one issue
A HES needs to contact the state representative to provide input on a propsed health legislation. What is the least effective way to contact the legislator? A. form letter sent through the U.S. postal services B. email C. telephone D. a faxed handwritten note
form letter sent through the U.S. postal services
What is the first phase that occurs during the implementation of a health education program? A. resource estimation B. gain acceptance of the program C. program management D. sustaining a program
gain acceptance of the program
When enrolling patients in a heart healthy program to help them better control their blood pressure and cholesterol levels through diet, exercise, and lifestyle changes, the first action should be to A. teach self monitoring of VS B. discuss dietary modifications C. define lifestyle changes D. gather baseline data
gather baseline data
Starting a petition in support of an initiative to increase funding for homeless shelters is an example of what type of advocacy strategy? A. electioneering B. direct lobbying C. grassroots lobbying D. media advocacy
grassroots lobbying
All of the following are new topics for healthy people 2020 EXCEPT A. global health B. adolescent health C. health communication and health information technology D. healthcare associated infection
health communication and health information technology
Which of the following is an example of a societal factor that is considered a root cause of a racial and ethnic disparities? A. unsafe social environment B. health illiteracy C. sedentary lifestyle D. lack of quality healthcare
health illiteracy
The purpose of using an outcome chain is to A. indicate responsibility for different aspect of assessment B. help identify long and short term outcomes leading to attainment of goals C. determine costs of each aspect of assessment D. show how activities relate to goal attainment
help identify long and short term outcomes leading to attainment of goals
A task force being established to address underage drinking in a community that has experienced a large number of incidents involving minors. Which of the following groups would be most important to include in order to make the greatest possible impact? A. high school students B. teachers C. law enforcement D. youth pastors
high school students
When extracting data from a database using Boolean operators, if the HES wants to retrieve documents that contain information about hypertension associated with obesity among adolescent African Americans, the most appropriate search is A. hypertension and obesity and adolescent and African American B. hypertension or obesity and adolescent or African American C. hypertension or obesity or adolescent or African American D. hypertension or obesity and adolescent and African American not Caucasian
hypertension and obesity and adolescent and African American
The primary purpose of carrying out a feasibility study is to A. identify factors that may interfere with implementation B. assure the program meets the needs of participants C. determine cost effectiveness D. identify resources and funding sources
identify factors that may interfere with implementation
You are doing internet research for an upcoming health education program. By looking at a URL, you would be able to determine all of the following except: A. if the web site is an individual's personal page B. what type of domain the web site originates from C. who the publisher of the page is D. if the information has been verified as safe
if the information has been verified as safe
In the PRECEDE-PROCEED model, what step should be taken in phase 5? A. epidemiological assessment B. implementation C. ecological assessment D. social assessment
implementation
The local school district has had a high percentage of adolescents diagnosed with sexually transmitted diseases for the past 5 years. The HES is implementing an education program about STDs. If the HES needs more information about the sexual activity of the adolescents in the school district in order to better plan program strategies, the best method to obtain this information is probably A. in class anonymous surveys B. mailed anonymous surveys C. focus group D. student led discussion groups
in class anonymous surveys
According to Healthy People 2020, one aspect of the key are social and communication context of social determinants is A. incarceration/ institutionalization B. assess to health care C. crime and violence D. quality housing
incarceration/ institutionalization
Which of the following would be the least effective goal of a program in an area where the rate of low birth weight infants is elevated? A. reduce the number of birth to teenage mothers B. increase assess to family planning services to Caucasian women between the ages of 18 and 35 C. reduce the rate of smoking among pregnant women D. reduce the rate of unplanned pregnancies among women who are eligible for Medicaid
increase the assess to family planning services to Caucasian women between the ages of 18 and 35
A state with a large undocumented immigrant population has prohibited the use of public funds to provide healthcare for this population. The impact of this legislation is likely A. decreased population of undocumented immigrants B. increased disease and disability C. increased crime rates D. increased number of free clinics
increased disease and disability
Which of the following is most likely to be the impact of a strictly enforced local ordinance against sleeping on the streets or in the parks overnight in the downtown area in order to remove the homeless? A. increased number of shelters B. shift of homeless population to outside the downtown area C. decrease in the homeless population in the area D. increase in crimes against property
increased numbers of shelters
A program being developed to address smoking would be least effective in which of the following populations? A. individuals who live in the Midwest B. individuals of American-indian/ Alaska- indian/ African American descent C. individuals with an income level at or slightly above the poverty level D. individuals with a college education
individuals with a college education
What is the name of the legal term is used to explain the risks and benefits of a program or treatment? A. HIPAA B. risk management C. durable power of attorney D. informed consent
informed consent
All of the following are benefits of a pretest except A. to be able to access knowledge of the intervention group prior to initiating health education B. initiate behavior changes prior to starting the health education program C. to determine what the strengths and weaknesses are of the intervention group D. to determine the level of comprehension prior to starting health education
initiate behavior changes prior to starting the health education program
A person who tries to influence legislation of behalf of a special interest is best known as A. lobbyist B. laggard C. marketing pro D. innovator
lobbyist
The HES is concerned about the misuse of alcohol and medications among older adults in the community and plans a program to assure needs, identify resources, and educate staff and older adults about the dangers and misuse and progras to assist in more responsible use. When conducting a survey as part of a needs assessment, which type of survey is likely to have the lowest response rate? A. mail B. email C. telephone D. one on one
Based on the information in the graph above, which group would most benefit from a targeted education program regarding motor vehicle safety? A. males 20 to 24 years B. males 15 to 19 years C. females 15 to 19 year D. female 20 to 24 years
males 20 to 24 years
Which of the following statements is most accurate about the development of a measurement instrument? A. developing a new data measurement instrument is an easy process B. many data collection instruments are copyrighted, but the authors are often willing to share with other researchers C. most authors are happy to share their data collection instruments with anyone who asks D. it is relatively simple process to find an established data collection instrument
many data collection instruments are copyrighted, but the authors are often willing to share with other researchers
Which of the following would not be a term used in descriptive statistics? A. measures of quantitative analysis B. measures of dispersion C. measures of kurtosis D. measures of skew
measures of quantitative analysis
What type of information should not be used for screening potential volunteers? A. medical history B. criminal background check C. driving records D. personal references
medical history
If two organizations have agreed to collaborate on an educational program as separate entities with no sharing of financial resources and each organization carrying out different functions, the organizations should likely have a A. contract B. memorandum of understanding C. letter of intent D. partnership agreement
memorandum of understanding
When communicating findings to partners and stakeholders through a written report, in which section should the data analysis plan be described? A. introduction B. methodology C. results D. conclusions
methodology
Kirsten is evaluating the program to determine if the long term program goals were met. She is conducting which type of evaluation? A. outcome B. process C. impact D. formative
outcome
When using the Ecological Systems Model to assess the capacity of stakeholders to meet program goals, the HES should recognize that A. multiple factors affect behavior B. influences on behavior act independently on the individual C. usually one primary factor affects behavior D. behavior is unrelated to physical and sociocultural surroundings
multiple factors affect behavior
A health educator has developed a comprehensive contact list that includes a variety of other health professionals working in various jobs in related to health. The health educator will use this list to select professional if assistance is needed with an issue or if he or she wants an opinion on something. For example, if the health educator has questions about diet or nutrition, he or she may call a registered dietician that works at the local hospital. This is called A. consulting B. networking C. liaison D. resource
networking
If using the FOG index to assess readability so that material can be adapted for consumers, what should the HES count first? A. number of syllables in a sentence B. number of words and sentences in a passage C. number of syllables in a passage D. number of words with 3 or ore syllables
number of words and sentences in a passage
If the HES conducted a survey to determine how many employees smoke in the workplace but wants more information about smoking behavior, the best method for data collection is probably A. focus groups B. observation C. nominal group process D. Delphi panel
observations
When collecting health related data, sources of secondary data include all of the following EXCEPT: A. observation B. vital records C. peer reviewed journals D. untied states census of bureau
observations
Considering the information in the graph above, what is the next step to take if developing a program to fight adolescent obesity? A. target the group with the greatest increase in obesity B. obtain local statistics about adolescent obesity C. target all adolescent groups, regardless of ethnicity D. survey the community to determine interest in a program
obtain local statistics about adolescent obesity
A HES must develop a plan for professional growth. This may include all of the following EXCEPT A. attend professional meetings to network and stay current B. stay up to date on technology skills including PowerPoint, internet search, social media, and developing wed pages C. obtaining 100 hours of continuing education contact hours every 5 tears to maintain certification D. obtaining a master's degree in an appropriate area such as master's of education
obtaining 100 hours of continuing education contact hours every 5 years to maintain certification
A medium sized company in the private sector is introducing a wellness program aimed at reducing cholesterol levels and blood pressure. What would be a good way to promote participation in this program? A. require all employees to have a mandatory physical for baseline readings with their primary care physician, then require follow up every three months B. offer mobile cholesterol and blood pressure screenings and follow ups as well as gift cards for participation C. request all employees to complete a health risk assessment to determine possible participants D. send out a wellness newsletter that outlines ways to reduce both blood pressure and cholesterol for those who are interested
offer mobile cholesterol and blood pressure screenings and follow ups as well as gift cards for participation
The HEs is concerned about the misuse of alcohol and medication among older adults in the community and plans a program to asses needs, identify resources, and educate staff and older adults about the dangers of misuse and programs to assist in more responsible use. An older adult in attendance asks about an article about medication misuse in the popular press, wondering if the information is valid. The article summarizes a study done by a university and discusses its ramification. Regarding the validity of the information, the HES should A. reassure the individual that the information is valid B. offer to research the primary source of information about the study C. tell the individual that the information is not valid D. advise the individual that there's no way to know if the information is valid
offer to research the primary source of information about the study
If the HES plans to present the rationale for a community program to a coalition of community agencies and organizations that meet monthly, the best method of communications is probably a A. written report submitted to the monthly meeting B. telephone call to key members C. oral presentation at the monthly meeting D. email to all members of the coalition
oral presentation at the monthly meeting
When considering a culture audit of an organization, which finding would be cause for most concern? A. organizations employees feel their salaries are too low B. there is some differences of opinion about the vision and mission C. employees readily identify key decision makers D. organization employees are afraid to give their opinions
organization employees are afraid to give their opinions
The resources necessary to achieve the objectives of an educational program include those that are human, tangible, and intangible. An example of an intangible resource for an organization is A. organization's image B. staff members C. computers D. office space
organization's image
An organization's mission statement should include the A. identified problems B. organizational structure C. desired outcomes D. organization's purpose
organization's purpose
If utilizing a logic model to show how a program aligns with the mission and goals of an organization, the HES would typically develop a flowchart with at least 3 categories: input, output, and A. outcomes B. goals C. costs D. gaps
outcomes
Utilizing the social analysis network tool PARTNER (Program to Analyze, Record, and Track Networks to Enhance Relationships) to monitor a partnerships allows the HES to (1) create visuals showing connections, (2) assess network scores, and (3) assess A. timeline B. gaps in process C. outcome measures D. financial reports
outcomes measures
If utilizing the Health Belief Model (HBM) as the basis for a communication strategy to increase participation in smoking cessation programs, the HES must survey to find A. the number of smokers B. the average age of smokers C.. perceptions about smoking D. people with smoking associated disorders
perceptions about smoking
The HES is concerned about healthcare disparities and wants participation in advocacy efforts. The HES's advocacy efforts should begin with A. local public health departments B. personal practice C. state legislature D. federal legislature
personal practice
Following a small successful pilot test, the county health department has decided to implement a smoking cessation program throughout the widespread county, including a city with a large diverse population and outlying suburbs, towns, and rural areas. The best method of implementation is probably A. phased in implementation by location B. phased in implementation by population groups C. full implementation D. large scale pilot test
phased in implementation by location
While developing a plan to increase potential care among a priority population of non-Spanish speaking indigenous Mayan immigrants from Guatemala, the HES has been unable to find appropriate materials and has, therefore, developed handouts, checklists, and guides independently with the help of a professional translator. Before full implementation, the HES should A. ask a second translator to evaluate materials B. try again to find materials for this population C. ask key community members to evaluate the materials D. pilot test the materials
pilot test the materials
A 45 year old male has been smoking for 25 years. He understands the dangers of smoking and has tried many times in the past to quit. He has picked a quit date that is 3 weeks from now and has made an appointment the next week with his physician to discuss starting a nicotine replacement therapy program. What stage of change is this man currently in? A. precontemplation B. termination C. planning phase D. maintenance
planning phase
Which of the following is a true statement about areas where there is a high rate of low literacy skills? A. 5% of all adults are not literate, and the areas impacted in the united states are located mainly in the south B. most healthcare providers assess each individual to ensure average literacy when beginning any type of health education C. populations with low literacy skills are able to understand their medical conditions through the use of the internet D. populations with low literacy skills tend to have poorer health and higher healthcare costs
populations with low literacy skills tend to have poorer health and higher healthcare costs
Based on the information in the graph above, which 2 factors are most critical in determining exposure to second hand smoke? A. poverty level and race B. race and age C. home ownership and age D. poverty level and home ownership
poverty level and race
If a television as for a health campaign has a large reach but poor recall, the problem is probably A. hour of viewing B. size of audience C. presentation of material D. audience literacy
presentation of material
The HES is planning to speak to a number of community groups about the importance of HPV vaccination in an area in which HPV vaccination rates are low because of concerns that the vaccination will encourage promiscuity. Based on these factors, the primary focus of the presentations should probably be on A. preventing HPV infections B. preventing cervical and penile cancer C. local sexually transmitted disease rates D. complications of HPV infections
preventing cervical and penile cancer
The social marketing approach looks at a "marketing mix" that consists of 4 P's to learn more about the population. Which of the following "P's" represents the approach used to reach the audience A. Product B. promotion C. price D. place
promotion
Which of the following would be least helpful in the training of volunteers? A. introduce the volunteer to the organization and the staff B. provide a mandatory training day offered once per month before service can begin C. describe the mission and structure of the organization D. take the time to get to know individual volunteers to find out what their goals and concerns are about their service commitment
provide a mandatory training day offered once per month before service can begin
The best use of a focus group is to A. suggest interventions for a population B. identify a priority population C. carry out a needs assessment D. provide a response to proposed interventions
provide a response to proposed interventions
If soliciting feedback about an educational program, the method that will likely provide the best response rate is A. emailing surveys to participants at completion of the program B. mailing surveys to participants at completion of the program C. providing printed surveys directly to participants during the program D. asking participants how they feel during the program
providing printed surveys directly to participants during the program
Which of the following tools is often used to obtain qualitative statistics? A. state reports B. questionnaires C. public forums D. national statistics
public forums
The HES is advocating for a free clinic to serve the homeless population as well as undocumented immigrants. All of the following are efforts that may engage stakeholders in the advocacy efforts EXCEPT: A. focus groups to review plans for the clinic B. interview with key informants to discuss plans C. publicly criticizing the community for inaction D. conducting surveys regarding location of the clinic
publicly criticizing the community for inaction
The type of data collection that a health educator would utilize to obtain a non-numerical description of what is occurring and why it is occurring is A. qualitative B. quantitative C. quasi-experimental D. descriptive
qualitative
What type pf research study design is considered the gold standard? A. observational B. cohort C. randomized controlled D. meta analysis
randomized controlled
A health educator is assessing the observation counts among volunteer A and volunteer B on the number of people coming to a complete stop at the stop sign. The type of reliability being assessed is A. consistency B. rater reliability C. marketability D. test-retest
rater reliability
Which step in media literacy is the HES utilizing when using media devices to convene a priority population? A. reaction B. awareness C. reflection D. analysis
reaction
The HES has recommended that clinicians use the Rapid Estimate of Adult Literacy in Medicine (REALM) instrument to assess health literacy with patients in response to a number of incidents in which patients did not understand directions regarding medication use. This test requires the patients to A. carry out a self assessment regarding medical terms B. answer a number of question about health related issues C. read a list of medical words and lay terms for body parts and disorders D. read a passage about a medical topic and explain the contents
read a list of medical words and lay terms for body parts and disorders
The HES has convinced the school to place only healthy snacks in the vending machines when implementing a program to improve student nutrition and reduce obesity, but the result has been a sharp decline in purchases from the vending machines because the students are unhappy with the choices. This is an example of A. reciprocal determinism B. collective efficacy C. self regulation D. emotional coping response
reciprocal determinism
The HES plans to conduct community forums and to interview key informants regarding needs of a priority population for health related information. Prior to the forums and interviews, the HES should A. draw up a list of suggestions B. review literature and social indicators C. ask for volunteers to disseminate health information D. for focus groups to discuss needs
review literature and social indicators
When recruiting volunteers to help with implementation of a program, the most important criterion should be A. skills B. motivation C. personality D. available time
skills
Which assessment phase of the PRECEDE - PROCEED model defines the quality of life of the priority population? A. social B. educational and ecological C. epidemiological D. administrative
social
A HES who understands the importance of building relationships with many individuals in a priority population and encouraging people to work together is interested in investing in A. cultural capital. B. economic capital C. social capital D. environmental capital
social capital
Which of the following is part of the community level of influence of health behaviors? A. knowledge and beliefs B. Association with family and friends C. social networks D. rules, regulation, and policies
social networks
A teenager chooses to smoke because everyone "cool" around he/she is smoking. What construct best describes the above sentence? A. social norm B. action C. perceived threat D. self-efficacy
social norm
Kevin divides his study population into the following segments, age and gender to capture additional details about his population. He is using what type of sampling method? A. parametric B. stratified C. random D. convenience
stratified
The first issue to consider when determining the validity of data is the A. exclusion criteria B. inclusion criteria C. data D. source
source
Individuals or agencies that have a vested interest in a health education program are best known as a A. stakeholder B. trustee C. investor D. marketer
stakeholder
If the HES hires a consultant to install hardware and software as part of program implementation, the HES should prepare a A. list of tasks B. memorandum of understanding C. interagency cooperation contract D. statement of work (SOW)
statement of work (SOW)
When sending an email to communicate with a priority population, the HES should be aware that the primary determinant in whether the person reads the email or not is often the A. content of the email B. sender C. subject line D. time email is sent
subject line
When applying the Theory of Planned behavior in a program to decrease smoking among adolescents, the HES recruits coaches, teachers, and student leaders that the adolescents respect to encourage the smokers to stop smoking. This is an example of utilizing the construct of A. behavioral beliefs B. attitude toward the behavior C. control beliefs D. subjective norm
subjective norm
To gain support for additional program funding, a HES is asked to measure whether the program caused the desired changes among the target population. This type of evaluation effort is A. formative B. summative C. monitoring D. process
summative
If the HES would like to utilize smart phones to communicate with and send information to members of a priority population, the first step should be A. provide smart phones to the priority population B. survey the population regarding smart phone use C. advise the participants that they need to get smart phones D. apply for a grant to help participants pay for smart phones
survey the population regarding smart phone use
When utilizing direct mailing as part of a marketing plan, the best method is likely A. targeted mailing B. mass mailing C. mailing by request D. mailing by key informants
targeted mailing
Health numeracy can be defined as A. quantitative data B. quantitative analysis C. the ability to convey information D. the ability to understand numbers
the ability to understand numbers
The primary problem with using only community forums to gather data about a priority population is that A. the forum members may not be representative of the population B. community forums may be too time-consuming C. locating a place to hold community forums is difficult D. community forums are expensive to hold
the forum members may not be representative of the population
The local school district has had a high percentage of adolescents diagnosed with sexually transmitted diseases for the past 5 years. The HES is implementing an education program about STDs. The HES has set a goal that within one year there will be no further cases of STDs among adolescents in the school district. Which potential problem may arise with this goal? A. the term adolescent is too vague B. the goal is unrealistic C. the time period is too short D. STDs are not clearly defined
the goal is unrealistic
Which of the following would be an example of a learning objective? A. participants will be able to reduce total fat intake by 25% by the end of the nutrition program B. within 6 months, 50% of participants will have lowered their total serum cholesterol by at least 30 points C. participants will reduce the risk factors for heart disease D. the participant will be able to identify 3 sources of saturated fat in the diet
the participant will be able to identify 3 sources for saturated fat in the diet
Key informants of a priority population are usually A. the oldest members of the population B. those in positions of power or influence C. those who are not in positions of power D. younger members of the population
those in positions of power or influence
All of the following are reasons to train personal who are assisting with data collection EXCEPT A. to prevent ethical violations B. to ensure timely collections C. to ensure consistency D. to guarantee accurate analysis
to guarantee accurate analysis
What is the name of the term used to describe when all facets of the health program are introduced simultaneously? A. pilot phase B. field tasting C. immersion implementing D. total implementation
total implementation
Developing a community garden in a local park would be most effective in what setting? A. university B. health clinic C. town D. place of business
town
If findings of a pilot study to increase screening for domestic abuse show markedly inconsistent results depending on when and by whom the screening was carried out, what is the first factor to consider? A. population B. timing C. location D. training
training
The most important factor in ensuring consistency in implementation of a health education program is usually A. size of program B. priority population C. supervision D. training
training
What is the name of the model or theory used in education that deals with the stages of change? A. transtheoretical model B. health belief model C. social cognitive theory D. diffusion of innovations theory
transtheoretical model
Which of the following would not be a recommended strategy for effectively teaching a health education curriculum to students of middle school age? A. tries to address the topic being presented by relating it to social factors, values, and skills of the group B. addresses perceptions related to the risks or benefits of a certain behavior C. tries to increase student knowledge of the topic by utilizing scientific facts and theories D. incorporates ways to avoid or address risky aituations related to the topic may confront the students
tries to increase student knowledge of the topic by utilizing scientific facts and theories
If the HES has placed information about self breast exam on a website and wants to determine if information has been viewed by an adequate number of people, the best method is to A. observe for increase in the number of mammograms B. use a web counter to track traffic to the website C. ask viewers to complete a survey D. ask local practitioners to survey patients
use a web counter to track traffic to the website
When planning a health education program, it is important to remember that not all participants will want to learn. What would be the most effective way to help maximize learning? A. provide materials that the participant can read B. quickly move through the material, covering each topic one time C. have the presenter stand in front of the group and lecture D. use audiovisual aids such as PowerPoint during the presentation, and allow time for discussion
use audiovisual aids such as PowerPoint during the presentation, and allow time for discussion
When developing health education materials, what is one of the most important guidelines? A. use bright colors B. use plain language C. use a large font D. have the materials translated into other languages
use plain language
To ensure the appropriate materials are developed for a population with low health literacy, a HES should develop materials that A. use more numbers than words B. avoid graphics C. use simple language D. are complex
use simple language
Which of the following is not a valid statement in relation to instructional technology and health education? A. using various search engines to find information is simple to do and does not require specialized knowledge B. a working knowledge of PowerPoint, word processing, and spreadsheet software is important C. email remains an important tool for communication D. a health educator must be familiar with various forms of social media such as Facebook and Twitter in order to be effective
using various search engines to find information is simple to do and does not require specialized knowledge
According to the Joint Committee on Standards for Educational Evaluation, the standard that means that information gathered in evaluation must serve the needs of those who will use the information is A. feasibility B. propriety C. utility D. accuracy
utility
What is the final step in the needs assessment process? A. validating the needs that have been identified B. identifying gaps in healthcare services C. data analysis D. conduct a resource inventory
validating the needs that have been identified
When interviewing a potential volunteer, the candidate asks about expenses and reimbursement. What document would be most likely to address this? A. confidentiality agreement B. volunteer application form C. volunteer policies and procedures D. performance review
volunteer policies and procedures
The HES has developed an instructional computer lab as part of an educational program but has had reports that staff members are monopolizing the computers and using them for personal projects an business despite staff being told that the computers are to be used only by program participants. If the HES plans to monitor computer use, the first step is A. install monitoring software B. provide a written policy C. warn staff members D. consult an attorney
warn staff members
what is the first question that must be answered when embarking on a strategic planning process? A. where do we want to go? B. what path do we take to get there? C. where are we now? D. what is our time frame for achieving our goals?
where are we now?
As part of your responsibilities as a HES, you used to evaluate web sites before passing the information along to your program participants. Which of the following is the best web site that you can utilize to find other reliable health related web sites? A. www.WebMD.com B. www.kidshealth.com C. www. healthfinder.gov D. www.health.com
www.healthfinder.gov
