POFAHS exam review

Janet could not find the oven mitt to get her cookies out of the oven, so she used a kitchen towel. Janet was putting herself at risk of which kitchen accident(s)?

Burns

COPD, arthritis, asthma, cancer, diabetes, and HIV/AIDS are all examples of what kind of illness?

Chronic illness

Sarah was very upset when her new phone broke the week after she purchased it. In her anger, she went to the local phone store and yelled at the sales person who had nothing to do with it. Which characteristic of being a wise consumer did Sarah violate?

Complain effectively and refuse poor equipment

Which human services career pathway includes occupations regarding helping individuals with decisions and problems relating to finance, real estate, insurance, and consumer goods?

Consumer services

Which human services leader linked chemistry to nutrition and founded home economics, which is currently known as family and consumer sciences?

Ellen Richards

A social worker is working with an immigrant family and tries to understand how difficult it is for them to transition from their native land. This is an example of which characteristic of cultural competence?

Empathy

Which is a milestone of lifespan development that takes place during infancy?

Ethan is able to crawl and hold his head up

The registered dietician takes into account a family's cultural heritage when providing meal plans. This is an example of which characteristic of cultural competence?

Ethnicity

Tamera tried on a garment at the store and read the care label before she made her purchase. She is practicing which important parts of the apparel selection process?

Evaluating fit and care

What can cause a family conflict?

Family members disagree with one another.

Money earned from savings accounts and investments is an example of:

Income

Which human services leader opened the "Hull House," was the first American woman to receive the Nobel Peace Prize, and is recognized as the founding mother of social work?

Jane Addams

Which situation shows a benefit of diversity in the workplace?

Karla, a Hispanic female, brings a new perspective to her group of Asian male coworkers when discussing maternity leave.

José's dad, who speaks very little English, wanted to participate in a school meeting for his son. The teacher arranged for an interpreter to be present during the meeting. Which type of diversity is being appreciated?

Language or language usage

Which statement describes a long-term goal?

Lily wants to attend college and pursue a degree in family and consumer sciences when she graduates high school in 4 years.

Jane is making a summer dress for her daughter and wants to select a natural material that breathes well. Which should she purchase?

Linen

Maria's role in her group is to coordinate and help integrate the team members. What team role is Maria demonstrating?

Linker

Which is an example of a healthy team?

Mack set goals and expectations for all of his group members.

Kim recently accepted her first job at a fast-food restaurant. Her boss offered her the lowest amount of money allowed by the government. How would this wage be classified?

Minimum wage

Jessica evaluates childcare centers across the state of North Carolina to make sure they are meeting minimum guidelines. Which organization sets those guidelines?

NC Division of Child Development and Early Education

Natasha's mother lost her job, which lowered their family income significantly, making Natasha eligible for free or reduced priced lunches. This is an example of which food insecurity intervention?

National School Lunch Program

Which is an example of nonverbal communication?

Nick looked confused during the interview.

Keeping chemicals in original containers, reading labels, and following directions are ways to prevent which safety hazard?

Poisonings

What provides human services workers with opportunities to learn new information through professional development and facilitates networking with colleagues?

Professional associations

Angela, a substance abuse counselor, is role-playing refusal methods with her patient. As part of the role-playing process, her patient turns down an offer to go drinking from a new friend, explaining she has a problem with addiction. Then the patient suggests they meet for coffee instead, discussing their new plans. Which method is being practiced?

SWAT

Samantha is looking for an institution for her money management. She is looking for an account that pays interest on deposits, does not have check writing privileges, and has easy withdrawal access on demand. Which type of account would be best for Samantha?

Savings account

Who is following a safe food handling technique?

Simone cooked her chicken legs' internal temperature to 165°F.

Death, losing a job, a new baby, relationships, and moving are all:

Stressors

Jimmy lost his job and is worried about how he is going to buy food for his family. Which governmental food security program could Jimmy apply to for assistance?

Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)

Austin needs to study for his upcoming CTE Post-Assessment; however, he spends three hours exploring social media sites on his phone the night before the exam. What activity did Austin explore?

Time wasters

Linda often gets behind on projects and has to rely on her assistant Becky to help her meet deadlines. Which time management principle should Linda use to get the most out of her time?

Use a calendar

Who is at the most risk of being a victim of abuse and neglect?

a child from birth to age three

Which is a result of conflict in teams?

a loss of morale

Which comparison is best at describing an authoritarian style of parenting?

a military drill sergeant

October is National Domestic Violence Awareness Month, which increases understanding of violence against women and their children. This is an example of which type of campaign?

advocacy campaign

When considering the difference between abuse, neglect, and reckless endangerment, which is an example of reckless endangerment?

allowing an underage child to drink alcohol

Trey's children are often unhappy, withdrawn, and discontent. Which parenting style does this scenario most likely illustrate?

authoritative

Why is saving important?

because the future is unpredictable

An apartment complex does not have a working gate on the pool area and Jolene's son almost drowned. Which claim may she as the tenant bring against the landlord?

breach of obligations

Which government agency investigates reports of abuse, mistreatment, or otherwise unsafe environments for children?

child protective services

Which children are at an increased risk of abuse and neglect due to their vulnerability?

children aged birth through 3 years and those who have special needs

Jennifer routinely washes out her refrigerator with sudsy hot water. Which food safety guideline does Jennifer correctly practice?

cleaning

Shawn is a home health aide caring for an 87-year-old named Sarah. At his weekly appointment, Sarah's son is upset because he does not think his mother is receiving the care she needs. Which method of face-to-face communication could Shawn use to work through the situation?

conflict resolution skills

A community senior center provides opportunities for senior citizens to socialize, learn about nutrition, and enjoy meals together. This represents which type of food insecurity intervention?

congregate meal program

Jake and Kelsey are married with two children. They are looking to buy a single-family home with a large yard in a neighborhood close to the elementary school. What type of home do they need to purchase?

custom-built or factory-built home

Jack orders a spaghetti dish tossed with grilled chicken and spinach, along with a fruit salad. Which MyPlate food group is missing from Jack's order?

dairy

Molly wants to invite friends to her birthday party. Her parents tell her that she can choose whether she wants to have it at the skating rink or the bowling alley. Which parenting style is illustrated?

democratic

Parenting where the child may give input into decisions is a key feature of which parenting style?

democratic

Hannah realizes that she needs to exercise more to lower her blood pressure. She has already joined a gym and started walking during her lunch. Which step of the decision-making process is she in?

develop and implement an action plan

Trey has stopped growing and needs to reduce his calorie intake to avoid gaining weight as he reaches his 25th birthday. He continues to run to meet the suggested 150 minutes of moderate exercise per week. Which physical lifespan stage is described in this scenario?

early adulthood

Which community component provides opportunities for citizens, from birth through adulthood, to gain knowledge and skills?

education and training

Eleanor's caregiver at the nursing home violently pulls her out of bed and slams her in a wheelchair when taking her out of her room. This best exemplifies:

elder abuse

When comparing abuse and neglect, which factor describes elder neglect?

family abandoning their grandmother at a nursing home and not visiting

Nutritionists and dietitians are jobs found in which human services career pathways?

family and community services

Which human services career pathway includes occupations related to helping disabled, elderly, impoverished, or other underrepresented populations to secure housing, employment, financial assistance, or other social services?

family and community services

Which are examples of expenses?

food and insurance

Giovana worked with her committee on developing a timeline, budget, and a list of who is responsible for which actions. Which step of the FCCLA Planning Process does this exemplify?

form a plan

Bill designed his living space using the elements of design in a very complementary way that also expressed his personal style. Which principle of design has Bill used well?

harmony

Enrique is a family and consumer sciences cooperative extension agent and is creating a program to teach children healthy cooking skills. Enrique's project illustrates which community development principle?

healthier communities

Steve has a peanut allergy. Sheila offers him one of her protein bars. Where can Steve find out if the product contains nuts?

ingredient list

Adults taking a parenting class or reading books about raising children are examples of which protective factor that decreases the risk of child abuse and neglect?

knowledge of child development

Which allow human services workers to prove they are competent to perform job duties, and, in some cases, may be required to keep their job?

licenses, certifications, and credentials

What information can a person gain from a nutrition facts label?

list of ingredients in decreasing order by weight

Which is an example of media and communication that provides individuals and families with timely information about current events?

local and national news

Elsa demonstrates nonverbal communication during the speaker's presentation. Which is an example of nonverbal communication?

making facial expressions

Kyle is 7 years old and enjoys playing catch, building elaborate structures with blocks, and writing simple sentences. Which physical lifespan stage is described by the scenario?

middle childhood

Haley received a bonus and wants to deposit it in an account that allows limited withdrawals, but pays a higher interest rate. Which would be the best type of account for her to use?

money market deposit account

Johnny is observed wearing a short sleeved shirt as he waits for the bus on a cold morning. A jacket for Johnny would be considered a:

need

Darrell's paycheck has had the taxes and benefits deducted. His take-home pay is referred to as:

net income

When Greg received his first paycheck, he was surprised to see it was much lower than expected. He had not considered the regular deductions that would be taken out of his check. The amount Greg received is referred to as:

net income

Reno cleaned his bathroom and mixed bleach and ammonia, causing a toxic gas to form. What cleaning practice did he forget?

never mix cleaning solutions

Maddie is diabetic and concerned about the amount of sugar in her cereal. Where is the best place for Maddie to find out its sugar content?

nutrition label

Joy's doctor told her that her BMI was 30.2 and she is at an increased risk for cardiovascular disease and diabetes. How is her weight categorized?

obese

Salena presents a speech to her English class. Which type of communication is she exemplifying?

oral

A need to control, low self-esteem, anger issues, and social isolation are all what type of risk factors for child abuse and neglect?

parent/caregiver factors

When comparing abuse and neglect, which factor describes child neglect?

parents failing to send children to school

Toned muscles, strong heart, and clear lungs are wellness indicators of which type of health?

physical

FCCLA Chapter President Jessica establishes these group rules: officers listen to each other, one person speaks at a time, and start and end meetings on time. Which method of conflict resolution does this represent?

preventing conflicts

Joe purchased a sports jacket and tie to wear to his job interview. What classification of attire does this represent?

professional

What is the type of income tax based on tax brackets?

progressive

Sonya's father lost his job of fifteen years, and the family has cut back on excess spending. Which indicator of healthy families is demonstrated by the ability of Sonya's family to adapt and cope with the lost wages?

resiliency

Rachel is working to complete her Fashion Construction FCCLA Star Events project. She utilizes the sewing machine and serger in the apparel classroom. Which term describes the sewing equipment that helps Rachel reach her goal?

resources

Kelly is a supervisor at the child development center. She always treats her employees in a courteous manner and trusts them to do their jobs. Which effective leader characteristic is Kelly demonstrating?

respect

Which indicator of healthy families is shown by Shawn's mom knocking on his bedroom door before entering?

respect

The Ali family celebrates birthdays by allowing the family member to decide what will be served for dinner and having it served to him/her on a special birthday plate. This is an example of which indicator of healthy families?

rituals and tradition

According to Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs, which category do few people ever reach and if they do, it tends to occur later in life?

self-actualization

Which family type would most likely experience the challenge of juggling their work and children's activities?

single parent

A church provides a new parent support group whose members share struggles and enjoy social events. Which child abuse protective factor is the program working to strengthen?

social connections

Sam wore a tuxedo to the prom. What style of apparel does this represent?

special occasion

The newlyweds wanted to start their marriage being financially responsible. What tool could they use to keep track of where their money is going?

spending plan

Dave's parents attend every athletic activity that he is involved in. They are classified as demonstrating which indicator of parenting?

supportive

Charlie and Lee are in the process of adopting a child. Which stage of the family life cycle is being demonstrated?

the childbearing stage

Cameron is leaving home to live in an apartment while she attends college. Which stage of the family life cycle is demonstrated by Cameron leaving her family?

the launching stage

Which practice will prevent burns in the kitchen?

using dry pot holders when handling hot cookware

Fundamental beliefs or practices of personal importance should be placed in which category?

values

Jack orders a spaghetti dish tossed with grilled chicken, along with a glass of milk and strawberry parfait. Which MyPlate food group is missing from Jack's order?

vegetable

Juanita wants her toddler to start dressing herself. What is an example of adaptive clothing that she could use to help her child be more independent?

velcro shoes

In which category are a new car, designer clothes, and gaming systems?

wants

Which situation represents someone who is suffering from bulimia?

Allan purges after eating

Which is the best example of a nonprofit human services organization?

American Red Cross