Worksite Health Promotion

Which economic factor has a secondary type that covers the high cost of malpractice insurance for doctors and hospitals? A. New Technology B. Cost shifting C. Overhead D. Inflation

B. Cost shifting

1. Which of the following is not a primary influence of today's health care costs? A. Medical inflation B. Employers' actions C. Cost shifting D. New technology

B. Employers' actions

3. When it comes to productivity, healthy employees generally perform at the same level as unhealthy employees. A. True B. False

B. False

According to the textbook, _______________ begins with forming a task force to highlight a company's demographics, the existing and potential health related problems of its workplace, and employee interest in programs to improve health and well-being. A. Assessment B. Identification C. Referring D. Implementation

B. Identification

2. Which of the following Nicotine Replacement Therapies is a plastic cylinder with a cartridge that delivers nicotine when you puff on it? A. Gum/lozenges B. Inhaler C. Nasal spray D. Patch

B. Inhaler

Which of the following does the Information Phase of a prenatal education program NOT include? A. Nutrition Education B. One-on-one screenings C. Signs and Symptoms of Labor and Birthing D. Recommendations of Postnatal Home Care

B. One-on-one screenings

According to the book, what is the negative consequence that has resulted from new technologies in the workplace? A. More time spent at work B. Physical inactivity C. Chronic disease D. Increased productivity ANSWER: B. Physical Inactivity

B. Physical inactivity

2) Which answer choice below is not part of goal criteria? A. Measurability B. Repeatability C. Achievability D. Compatibility ANSWER: B

B. Repeatability

2. To enhance responses from your Interest Survey Form, inform employees __ times before distributing it A. Once B. Twice C. Three D. Four

B. Twice

Which approach to worksite health promotion is based on the philosophy that an active, dynamic and integrated approach is essential to improving health at all risk levels? A. health and productivity management (HPM) B. population health management (PHM) C. Healthy People 2020 D. multidimensional programs

B. population health management (PHM)

What are good resource(s) to use for planning nutrition education in the worksite? A. The Dietary Guidelines for Americans B. The Food Network Channel C. The American Dietetic Association website D. All of the above E, Only A & C F. Only B & C G. Only A & B

Both A & C

Defined as a discipline concerned with identification of the individual's changing risks of disease and recognition of his earliest deviations from health. A) Health status B) Preventative measures C) Prospective medicine D) Risk prevention

C) Prospective medicine

According the the Employee Services Management (ESM) Association, approximately how many organizations exist with onsite fitness programs? A. 100,000 B. 73,000 C. 50,000 D. 14,000

C. 50,000

1. _____ ____, is an individualized care at home or in a outpatient facility, which is also the most common type of managed care used in treating HIV disease and capable of saving as much as $50,000 per case. A. Inpatient hospitalization B. Progressive care C. Case management D. Informational care

C. Case management

Which of the following is one of the federal laws that require employers and their business partners to follow specific guidelines when accessing, storing, and transmitting employees' personal health data? A. ICD B. DRG C. HIPAA D. MDC

C. HIPAA

1) All of the following are true about mission statements EXCEPT: A. It is multidimensional B. It describes the step that moves your planning process from the present to the future C. It is a short statement of what the organization intends to become D. It reflects the organization's purpose, goals, and commitment

C. It is a short statement of what the organization intends to become

2. Which of the following is NOT a prerequisite for building a comprehensive framework for health management in a company or business? A. Health-plan benefits that are consumer driven and cost-effective. B. Data monitoring strategic uses related to health and productivity. C. Negative consequences for those employees who do not meet optimal health standards. D. Policy, cultural, and environmental supports that enhance health and productivity.

C. Negative consequences for those employees who do not meet optimal health standards.

Employees tend to take a more genuine interest in prenatal programs that include which of the following? A. Mandatory Participation B. Motivational Factors C. Personal Incentives D. Social Support

C. Personal Incentives

1. Which of the following is NOT considered a successful lower-back program? A. Injury prevention and health promotion. B. Intervention and treatment for injured employees. C. Providing 15 min breaks and pain killers. D. Rehabilitation and a return to work protocol.

C. Providing 15 min breaks and pain killers.

· Which of the following is NOT a needs identification tool? o A. Health Culture Audit o B. Environmental Check Sheet o C. Risk Reduction o D. Major Diagnostic Claims

C. Risk Recution

All of the following statements about disease management are true, EXCEPT: A. This approach has typically been used to concentrate on employees at high risk for a particular disease. B. DM has been somewhat effective in reducing health care in the short term. C. The main emphasis of DM programs is the importance of employee screening and disease prevention for low risk employees. D. DM does not address the critical need for disease management for persons with multiple health conditions.

C. The main emphasis of DM programs is the importance of employee screening and disease prevention for low risk employees.

2. Which is NOT a factor in influencing organizations to offer financial-wellness programs? A. High participant interest B. Linking health and finances C. To ensure employee retention D. To attract high-risk populations

C. To ensure employee retention

1. Which of the following is NOT a general element of a successful intervention program for smoking cessation? A. Receiving consistent and repeated advice from a team of supporters to quit smoking. B. Setting a specific end date. C. Trying to quit without any support. D. Providing follow-up visits.

C. Trying to quit without any support.

1. A combination of of educational, organizational, and environmental activities designed to improve the health and safety of their families best defines: A. Population Health Management B. Health and Productivity Management C. Worksite Health Promotion D. Integrated Health Management System

C. Worksite Health Promotion

Dramatic changes in the workforce in terms of demographics, are notable in all of these countries/continents except: A. Asia B. Europe C. North America D. Australia

D Australia

1. When using an Interest Survey From to asses employees it is best when: A. The information is no longer than one page B. The information is short and precise C. It is displayed in a generic format D. All of the above

D. All of the above

In order to make sound programming decisions for a WHP, a program planner should _______? A. Take time to understand the needs and interests of the population B. Assess their resources C. Determine what types of incentives, activities, and ongoing programs will yield the highest dividends for managing employee and organizational health. D. All of the above

D. All of the above

Key issues to consider when organizing a health-oriented employee committee include which of the following? A. Ratio of management to non management members B. Major roles defined for the committee (planning, implementing, and so on) C. Level of influence of the committee (advisory only, policy making) D. All of the above

D. All of the above

3. Worksite health programs, when properly administered, can: A. Improve moods of your boss and those in charge. B. Contain employer healthcare costs. C. Favorably affect the employer's quality of life, health status, and overall productivity. D. Both B and C E. All of the above

D. Both B and C

The average number of years a person can expect to live free of any disability? A. GDP B. PHM C. HPM D. Disability-adjusted life expectancy

D. Disability-adjusted life expectancy

2. What is the cause of the majority of employer health care costs? A. Genetic risk factors B. Aging workforce C. Acute illnesses D. Potentially modifiable lifestyle risk factors

D. Potentially modifiable lifestyle risk factors

1. Which of the following are economic factors behind rising health care costs? A) Inflation B) Cost shifting C) New technology D) Defensive medicine E) All of the above

E) All of the above

Worldwide, over one-half of all workers are overweight and obese, and about two-thirds of all workers eat unhealthy diets. What are the consequences associated with these statistics? A. Higher health care costs B. Longer hospital stays C. Increased risk for health care claims related to cardiovascular health, cancer, stroke, and gastrointestinal issues D. Lost wages and productivity E, All of the above

E, All of the above

2. All of the following are effective incentives for promoting healthy back practices at the worksite EXCEPT: A. Ignoring the pain because it'll eventually go away. B. Awareness and knowledge. C. Practice. D. Implementation and Follow-Ups.

A. Ignoring the pain because it'll eventually go away.

2. Although various approaches are being used at worksites regarding HIV disease education/prevention, some experts feel that _________ education among employees is most effective. A. Peer-to-peer B. Video presentation C. Self-management D. News/articles

A. Peer-to-peer

3. Although men are stricken in greater numbers, women are contracting HIV at a proportionately higher rate. A. True B. False

A. True

3. Elder care is one of the fastest growing needs of the workforce today. A) True B) False

A. True

3. Smokers are absent an average of 2 to 5 days more per year and incur approximately 15% higher health care costs than nonsmokers. A. True B. False

A. True

Absenteeism and presenteeism are reportedly more driving factors for many European companies to initiate WHP initiatives than health care costs are. A. True B. False

A. True

Currently, only 50% of all employees fully fund their 401(k). A. True B. False

A. True

Many companies have mandatory participation policies for pregnant employees to qualify for 100% of employer-paid maternity benefits. A. True B. False

A. True

Shifting the focus of traditional health promotion to a more holistic approach essentially means more emphasis can be places on the supportive factors for overall health and happiness, not just risk factors for illness and disease. A. True B. False

A. True

True/False: The disability-adjusted-life-expectancy (DALE) is most easily understood as the expectation of life lived in equivalent full health. A. True B. False

A. True

Worksite environment is a strong motivating factor that can promote healthier eating habits and weight management. A. True B. False

A. True

2. All of the following are one of the 5 reasons worksite health promotion program interventions take place EXCEPT: A. to reduce hospital admission rates B. to improve employee morale C. to keep workers healthy D. to attract and retain good employees

A. to reduce hospital admission rates

Health Risk Assessments will ask employee's information is all the following except: A.) Favorite color B.) Personal and family medical history C.) Health habits D.) Safety habits E.) Major life experiences

A.) Favorite color

Which of the following is NOT one of the assumptions discussed that correlates to the use of WHP programs: A. Improve employees overall health B. Reduce their demand for health care C. Make employees happier D. Reduce modifiable risk factors

ANSWER: C. Make employees happier

The additional cost that health care providers shift to paying individuals and employers to compensate for treatment provided to those who cannot or will not pay? A. HPM B. GDP C. Cost sharing D.Cost shifting

ANSWER: D

Benefits of web-based HRAs include all of the following EXCEPT: A.) Immediate generation of personal report B.) Requirement of personal or at work internet access C.) Faster Completion Time D.) Ease of revision

Answer: B

It is recommended that WHP practitioners rely exclusively on high-tech tools and protocols in order to better connect with clients. A.) True B.) False

Answer: B

The origin of today's Health Risk Assessment (HRA) was based on which of the following concepts: A.) Risk Identification B.) Risk Assessment C.) Risk Reduction D.) All of the above

Answer: D all of the above

According to the textbook, WHP personnel prefer to receive medical claims in data formats composed of ________(s), since this is the most revealing type of classification. A. MDC B. ICD C. DRG D. ADA

B

2. Which of the following is NOT a common risk factor for employees? A) High Blood Pressure B) Diabetes C) Excess stress D) Cigarette smoking

B) Diabetes

1. Approximately what portion of American workers are seriously distressed about a personal financial situation? A. 1 in 2 B. 1 in 4 C. 1 in 8 D. 2 in 10

B. 1 in 4

3. Research shows that the average cost-sharing arrangement causes insured workers who really need health care to postpone treatment A. True B. False

False

According to the textbook definition, the term specificity refers to the range and variability of needs identified at the employee, environmental, or organizational level. A. True B. False

False

True or False: Since worksite health promotion (WHP) may be a relatively new endeavor for many businesses, it is not necessary to be planned and positioned even more carefully than other business strategies.

False

True/False, falsely calling in sick is considered an uncontrollable absences (usually scheduled)

False - this is controllable absences (unscheduled)

. Back health is the secondary cause of absenteeism in companies.

False it is primary

A stepping stones, or rungs in a ladder, enable program planners to achieve a particular goal. Mission Statement Vision Statement Objective Gantt Chart

Objective

In the early stages of medical self-care and consumerism, employers distributed resources to aid their employees. Which of the following are examples of such resources? Medical Referrals Newsletters Videocassettes All of the above Only B and C

Only B and C

According to reports from worksites using medical self-care and consumer-education interventions, how much are they saving when providing these efforts and resources to employees? Saving $5 or more for every $10 spent on efforts Saving $3 or more for every $5 spent on efforts Saving $3 or more for every $1 spent on efforts They have reported spending more than saving money towards these efforts

Saving $3 or more for every $1 spent on efforts

3) True or False: The vision statement of a program is more broad than the mission statement.

True

A simple way to determine appropriate incentives is to ask people what would motivate them to participate in a health promotion program

True

In preparing an Interest Survey Form (ISF), program planers should strive to limit it to one page and consider whether a specific or genetic format is most appropriate? A.) True B.) False

True

International Classification of Diseases (ICD) coded claims reveals the most information. o A. True o B. False

True

Some studies show that physical inactivity is one of the strongest predictors of excess health care costs for American manufacturing and service workers. A. True B. False

True

The more preventative care and health services that are integrated within the organization, the greater the effect. True False

True

True/False, an effective tool commonly used in worksite setting to organize and align objective-driven takes into an operational framework is called Gantt chart

True

Workers with high-risk profiles generally have high health care costs than those with low-risk profiles. A. True B. False

True

Worldwide, inflation of health care costs continues to rise at least twice as fast as general inflation because many forces (demographic, economic, philosophical, cultural, political social, and administrative) exert tremendous influence in the global economy. A. True B. False

True

When writing an objective planners should strive to do the following except? Establish short-term objectives for monitoring progress in the initial phase of the intervention Establish long-range objectives to determine whether initial level of progress have sustained Use long list of objectives despite having despite having a short-term endeavor Include objective that identify specific resources need to achieve goal and have a specific time frames when appropriate

Use long list of objectives despite having despite having a short-term endeavor

A _________ is a statement indicating an organization's philosophy, purpose, and goals for achieving its vision. a. Mission Statement b. Vision Statement c. Program Goal d. Program Objective

a. Mission Statement

A vision statement reflects the goals of worksite health personnel and the organization's identity. a. True b. False

a. True

1. What is a half-and-half smoking policy? a. Bans smoking at work stations only b. Allows smoking at the beginning of the day and bans it at the end c. Allows smoking during lunch breaks only d. Gives employees 6 months to quit smoking

a. Bans smoking at work stations only

2. Successful smoking cessation programs include a variety of different sources to turn to for help. a. True b. False

a. True

. A _________ is a short, succinct, and inspiring statement of what the organization intends to become and to achieve at some point in the future a. Mission Statement b. Vision Statement c. Program Goal d. Program Objective

b. Vision Statement

3. Which of the following is NOT a tool often used to quit smoking? a. Nicotine Replacement Therapies b. Prescription drugs without nicotine c. Counseling d. Vaporizers

d. Vaporizers

When gathering appropriate data, ______ and ________ needs to be accurately identify the employee- and employer- based needs. o A. Funds and Specificity o B. Scope and Specificity o C. Scope and Claims o D. None of the above

· Answer: B. Scope and Specificity