CHES

criticality

worst off benefits the most

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 followers. how many times per month should they update the page? a. more than 60 times b. 30-60 times c. 10-30 times d. 1-5 times

1-5 times

CDCynergy community level model steps

1. define problem 2. analyze problem 3. identify audience 4, develop communication strategies 5. develop evaluation plan 6. launch plan and get feedback

6 steps needs assessment

1. determine purposes of needs assessment 2. Identify data to assess 3. decide on data collection and approach 4. analyze and interpret 5. ID factors linked to health issue 6. focus of program and start program

steps for developing advocacy plans

1. goals 2. organizational considerations 3. constituents, allies, opponents 4. targets 5. tactics

multilevel approach to community health steps

1. goals selection 2. intervention preparation 5. evaluation

Maslows hierarchy

1. physiological 2. safety 3. social belonging 4. esteem 5. self actualization

learning levels

1. reaction (participants satisfaction 2. learning(knowledge gained 3. behavior (extent in terms of behavior change 4. results (measure long term results

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

which step in media literacy is the HES utilizing when using media devices to convene a priority pop. a. reaction b. awareness c. reflection d. analysis

4. reaction 1. awareness 2. analysis 3. reflection

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

When storing and utilizing large amounts of personal data about members of a priority pop. what is the primary concern? a. accuracy b. ease of access c. clarity d. security

security

because participants are selected according to specific criteria, the info obtained from which of the following groups is generalizable? a. community forum b. focus group c. face to face interviews d. delphi panel

focus group

HES wants visual data to show treands regarding care quality and disparities to justify a program, what is the best resource a.CDC b.AHRQ c.PubMed/Medline d. Cochrane Lobrary

AHRQ (agency for healthcare research and quality)

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

community capacity

written list of skills and talents of community members, associations and resources. asset maps are created (libraries, social support, playgrounds, churches)

which of the following data collection techniques is likely to give you usable info with minimal expense a. random household survey b. focus group interviews c. mailed, self administered questionnaire d. telephone survey

focus group interviews

the first phase in the implementation process for an educational program a. gaining acceptance for the program b. developing plan for program activities c. establishing a system under which the program will run d. estimating resources needed

gain acceptance of program

according to the Surgeon General, health people 2010, which has the greatest potential for decreasing morbidity? a. environment b.lifestyle factors c. human biology d. healthcare

lifestyle

if the hes is interested in conducting legislative lobbying about a number of health related issues, the health ed. specialist should begin by... a. telephoning as many legislators as possible b. focusing on one issue' c. gaining allies d. starting online petition for change

focusing on one issue

within the precede proceed planning tool, the phase during which causes for the identified problems are sought and a set of behavioral objectives developed is called a. social diagnosis b. behavioral/environmental diagnosis c. educational diagnosis d. administrative policy diagnosis

behavioral/environmental diagnosis

if searching for stats regarding rates of TB, which of the following is an appropriate source of secondary data? a. OSHA b. census bureau c. CDC d. CMS

CDC

when the HES explains why technology resources benefit the priority pop., the HES is applying which principle a.justice b.veracity c.beneficence d. nonmaleficence

beneficence

the health dept. wants the hes to help develop a school based health clinic. The school board has opposed. Which technique should be used to initiate productive dialogue. a. focus group b. force field analysis c. delphi approach d. nominal group process

force field technique

a hes has been asked to write an opinion on the benefits of a school based teen pregnancy program. information would most likely be found in which one of the following? a. ERIC b MEDLINE c. NHIC d. Education abstracts

ERIC

in a local hospital, they are working on team building. Time schedules, fees, and written goals and objectives have been developed. this is an example of which of the following a. consultation b. informal consultation c. formal consultation d. required consultation

formal consultation

HRSA

Health resources and services administration

a hes in charge of coordinating an agencys new outreach program wishes to start the strategic planning process. what is the first step a. ID stakeholders b. agree on a strategic planning process c. clarify organizational mandates d. develop mission statement

ID stakeholders

the hes wants to plan an effective program, which of the following steps would be first? a. ID the existing health needs, problems, and concerns b. ID and recruit relevant people c. select educational methods and locate resources d. establish short and long term objectives and goals

ID the existing health needs, problems, concerns

ID and assessing the strengths and weaknesses of the way a hes implements a program is best described as what type of eval. a. simulation b. formative c. summative d. impact

formative

asking participants in a blood pressure screening program to provide their reaction to the experience would be a a. summative eval b. criterion referenced testing c. monitoring process d. formative eval

formative eval

a hes working for a large business wants to develop a multifaceted fitness program for employees but must secure resources through a request to top management. when preparing the presentation, the hes should focus on... a. benefits to the business b. benefits to employees c. resources needed to implement the program d. hes role

benefits to the business

symposium

broad understanding of topic/problem as well as opportunity to provide the listeners to make decision about problem

which is an example of a voluntary health agency with which the hes may collaborate in carrying out preventive health projects? a. Ford Foundation b. Shriner's c. American Heart Association d. THe American Association of Health Behavior

The American Heart Association

reliability

consistency of research study or measuring test

what is the best demographic predictor for individual success in community based health education program?

education

which of the following orgs asserts a primary responsibility for promoting international health a. NIH b. UNDP c. International Red Cross d. UNICEF

UNICEF

the hes at new hospital wants to evaluate problems with initiation of a system for charting. what type of eval is it ? a. formation evaluation b. process eval c. impact eval d. outcome eval

formative evaluation

a recommendation that all members of a hmo should maintain blood pressure readings of 140/90 or below is an example of a. a norm referenced measure b. a criterion referenced measure c. a medical standard d. a summative eval.

a criterion referenced measure

performance evaluation review technique (PERT) is a. evaluation model, particularly suited to qualitative data b. a planning method to set deadlines and schedules c. a management tool for projects which are too complex d. a list of tasks and personnel assignments for a research project

a planning method to set deadlines and schdules

if using the precede proceed model, which of the following is completed in phase 4 the first phase of the proceed portion? a. implementation b. process eval. c.administrative/policy assessment d. impact eval.

administrative/policy assessment

attempting to provoke change within a society using tools such as educational activities, coalition building, lobbying, and media communication is a. cultural competence b. advocacy c. health literacy d. consumer driven healthcare

advocacy

AAHE

america association for health Ed.

APHA

american public health association which is largest and oldest organizations of PH professionals in nin the world 125 yrs

the hes is responsible for determining an intervention to deal with the absenteeism and alcoholism problems identified by a health risk assessment in a corporation. which of the following is the most appropriate program to address these problems? a. a crisis intervention program b.an employee assistance program c. an AA program d. a stress management program

an employee assistance program

at the completion of the program, 70% of the students in the school district will improve their physical fitness by 25%. This is an example of what objective a. an impact objective b. an outcome objective c. a goal statement d. a process objective

an impact

1st step in marketing process to facilitate change is.. a. analyze the situation b.determine role of marketing c. select goals and objectives d.select priority populations

analyse situation

the time estimates utilized in a program eval. 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

when thinking theoretically about designing a theory based practice, the hes is a. altering program design b. evaluating constructs c. asking and answering questions d. analyzing pilot feedback

asking and answering questions

a hes works for a large industril coporation and is selecting tech to manage program data for an initiative. the first step is to a. choose operating system b.gather info about available tech c.determine funds available for purchasing tech d. assess existing tech and resources

assess existing materials

in considering the objective 'all youth participating in the after school program will have a safe ride home at the end of the activity' the hes recognizes that transportation is a tangible resource. in this scenerio they are a. writing behavioral obj b. assessing resources c. designing transportation intervention d assessing effectiveness

assessing resources

in a needs assessment, capacity refers to a. costs b. assets c. participants d. program reach

assets

trainings

asychronous: distance learning not happening in real time sychronous: learning happening in real time

when assessing readiness for implementation for chinese americans, the hes should focus on... a. interest in program b. chinese culture c. allies in the community d. available resources and leadership commitment

available resources and leadership commitment (regardless of demographics)

propriety

behave legally, ethically, and with due regard for welfare of those involved and those affected

the participants will adopt positive attitudes toward tooth brushing, will rate daily brushing as a highly important activity, and will demonstrate correct use of a toothbrush. this is example of a.. process objectives b. behavioral analysis c. outcome objectives d. impact objectives

behavioral objective

of the following, the disease that casued the most deaths in the US residents ages 45-64 in recent years is a. heart disease b. cancer c. diabetes d. stroke

cancer

which of the following is a voluntary agency a. Amer. dietetic association b. Amer. medical association c. Amer. hospital association d. Amer. cancer society

cancer society

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 pop.

if HES needs to present the results of data collection to board of directors, what is best way to present? a. charts and raw data b.summarize verbally c.charts only d.raw data only

charts and raw data

numeracy

clients ability to understand the numbers statistics to make health decision

if a HES is planning a class exercise where members will need to work in small groups, what seating arrangement is best a. circle b. half circle c.cluster d. U seating

cluster

CNHEO

coalition of national health education operations (several organizations)

when a hes exchanges information, alters activities, shares resources and enhances capacity to achieve a common purpose, they are a. cooperating b. coordinating c. networking d. collaborating

collaborating

essentially, coalition building is based on a. an organizations vested interests b. representativeness c. equity in sharing resources d. collaboration

collaboration

the HES carries out a community needs assessment as part of program. the needs assessment shows a markedly increased rate of HIV among injection drug users because of increased heroin use and needle sharing. if the hes commits the public health dept. to work with another community agency to promote the common goal of reducing HIV infections related to injection drug use, which type of intervention should the hes utilize? a. consultation b. collaboration c. advocacy d. outreach

collaboration

tailored message

combo of info and behavior change strategies intended to reach a specific group

the hes has placed information about the need for vaccinations on a kiosk in a local mall. What type of communication channel is the hes using? a. community b. interpersonal c. mass media d. organizational

community

the gathering of information about the population including general health and services available is which a. community analysis b. needs assessment c. community diagnosis d. resource interventions

community analysis

a hes is just starting a new health promo program and would want to work with which of the following in the initial phase of planning a. an established local media health and medical journalist b. a community based organization c. the local health officials d. a group of local doctors and nurses

community based organization

ARCS motivation

compilation of guidelines, causes motivation may be extrinsic/intrinsic, provides time and effort needed to acquire knowledge and skills

the local school district has a high % of adolescents diagnosed with STDs for the last 5 yrs. The hes is implementing a program. If the hes is planning a delivery model to educate them about the dangers of unprotected sex, the best method of delivery would be... a. computer video game b. computer assisted instruction module c.video presentation d.handouts/posters

computer video game

the first step in identifying a need for community health education programs should be to.. a. conduct a community analysis b. assess existing individual behaviors c. establish program objectives d. determine poverty level

conduct a community analysis

staff member in health program to increase HIV/AIDS testing & safe sex in gay males posted persona info about a participant which is a violation of which code a.confidentiality b.privacy c.nonmaleficience d. justice

confidentiality

in the process of selecting the most appropriate educational method to use in a health education program, it is most important to do which of the following ? a. ensure that only one method is selected for implementation b. recognize that the program location rarely affects method selection c. consider the nature of the audience and purpose of program d. relaize that all methods are equally useful in any setting

consider nature of audience and purpose of program

a hes specifically chooses an assessment tool with a high 'test - retest' reliability to use in evaluation. reliability refers to a. operational forms of the construct b. systematic progression of the research steps c. consistency of the measurement process d. degree to which the tool measures what it is intended to measure

consistency of the measurement process

reciprocal determinism in social cognitive theory posits a. the continuing adaptation and change between the individual, behavior, and environemnt b. stage of precontemplation c. perception or belief in a persons ability to perform d. the occurances independednt of a person action that makes the individual feel helpless

continuing adaptation and change between individual behavior and environment

the hes is assessing the potential use of the smart watch, such as the 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 new technology is likely... a. ease of use b. cost c. invasion of privacy d. maintenance

cost

CINAHL

cumulative index for nursing and allied health literature

if the public health org. 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

delimitations

decisions made by the evaluator that should be mentioned because they identify parameters for the study. sometimes reasoning for why something is left out is also included

the hes is working a a liaison between the university and local health dept. where there is a lot of room for collab. it is essential that the hes... a. define parameters b. establish internship opportunities for students c. provide tech expertise d. establish a contract between the agencies

define parameters

within the second stage of coalition formation, the task to be accomplished is a. conducting needs assessment b. ID community capacity and barriers c. define the mission of the coalition d. ID activities to achieve these goals

define the mission of the coalition

date for implementation is getting close, the hes finds that an important component of the project has lagged behind and cannot be fully completed.. best solution a. delay implementation b. proceed with full implementation c.replace staff working on the component d.carry out partial implementation

delay implementation

which is a limitation of the lecture format for teaching a group of participants in a health ed program? a. serving multiple patients in a short time b. delivering the exact same info to all group members c.. supplementing the lecture with audiovisual materials d. having shared interests among members

delivering exact same information (cannot individualize)

the technique of info gathering which is most likely to allow for participants to present their views impersonally and confidentiality without overly influencing the opinions of others is which of the following? a. nominal group process b. focus group process c. delphi technique d. community forum

delphi technique

methodology

describes how the eval. or research plan was carried out, procedures, subjects, data

diffusion of innovations

describes rate at which new ideas will spread through people (helps explain readiness to change)

the first step in designing a survey is a. determine objectives b.determine the specific data to be collected c. define pop. d. determine the types of scales to be used

determine objectives

the hes wants to develop a resource data base that includes resources that aid in the development of the program and provide ongoing support, the first step should be... a. begin making phone calls b. review a directory of agencies and organizations c. determine types of resources needed d. ask advice of key informants in the community

determine types of resources needed.

the data collection and analysis plan for a needs assessment should a. delimit approaches for assessment b, focus on one sub population c. discount stakeholder bias d. develop a comprehensive approach

develop a comprehensive approach

the most effective approach to foster an individual responsibility for a positive lifestyle change is to a. develop a personal behavioral contract b. schedule annual medical exams c. provide brochures and videos about health topics d. require regular visits with a practitioner

develop personal behavior contract

the hes will be doing a video presentation. what is the most useful time following this ? a. have a discussion period b. take a break c. conduct a survey d. dismiss the group

discussion period

informal consulting

doesn't require a written agreement or formal contract, consists of acting as a resource

5 areas of determinants of health (healthy people)

economic, education, social, healthcare, neighborhood/built environment

all of the following are sections of article V responsibility research and eval. the code of ethics for the health ed profession except... a. research and Eval. should do no harm to individuals b. participation is voluntary c. conflicts of interest are shared openly d. education is free from discrimination and harrassment

education is free from discrimination and harrassment

ERIC

education resource information center (school health and children)

which of the following illustrates an appropriately written goal statement? a. education on handwashing will be provided to all employees during the first week of employment b. health ed. is important for all individuals regardless of their position in the company c. insurance should eliminate pre-existing clauses and should facilitate reasonable access d. the employees will know the policy and procedures of appropriate hand washing

education will be provided during employees first week

the most accurate statement concerning the use of fear messages in education is they are... a. ineffective and should not be used. b. effective, if used moderately c. effective, if they include an action that will reduce the fear d. unpopular but should still be used frequently

effective if they include an action to reduce the fear

hes has been educating on use of messaging and other social media to intimidate, threaten or damage reputation of students. this is a. violence b. bullying c. electronic aggression d. assault

electronic 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... a. beginning 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

when conducting a culture audit of an organization, which finding would be a cause for most concern? a. organization employees feel their salaries are too low b. there are some differences of opinion about the vision and mission c. employees readily ID key decision makers d. organization employees are afraid to give their opinions

employees are afraid to give their opinions

if a community needs assessment is based on results of an internet survey only, the ethical principle that is violated is a. equity b. veracity c. beneficence d. autonomy

equity

when designing interventions for promotion, the hes plans a multilevel approach in order to allow any member of the pop. to participate if they want. the ethical principle this is applying is... a. beneficence b.veracity c.autonomy d. equity

equity

what would most likely be the primary responsibility of the hes to educate the family and patient in the recovery post surgery in an acute care medical facility. a. educate physicians b.evaluate the opinions of other hes c. establish and document behavioral objectives d.obtain effective teaching aids and brochures

establish and document behavioral objectives

the HES carries out a community needs assessment as part of a program. The needs assessment shows a markedly increased rate of HIV among injection drug users because of increased heroin use and needs sharing. An example of appropriate outcome based on assessment is a.elimination of new HIV infections in the community b.elimination of drug use c. increased punishment of drug dealers d. establishment of a needle exchange program

establishment of needle exchange program

when planning interventions for a priority pop. in which the eldest male in the family makes the decisions, the hes determines this method is counter to AMerican ideals and plans to focus on empowering women in the pop. to make independent decisions. This is... a. cultural blindness b.cultural awareness c.ethnocentrism d. ethnic inquality

ethnocentrism

the highest level of classification in Blooms Taxonomy is a. analysis b. synthesis c. application d. evaluation

evaluation

EBMR

evidence based medicine reviews

when implementing worksite health promo effort that includes hiring and managing personnel, the best way to avoid conflict is a. tying salary to performance b. hiring peronnel recommended by coworkers c. clearly outlining expectations' d.clearing outlining disiplnary actions

expecations

members in priority pop. take exercise classes and participate in smoking cessation programs, the need for these services would be... a.perceived b.expressed c.normative d. actual

expressed

health ed

field study which draws from medical sciences, and all physical, psychological, bio, emotional experiences to inform people and prevent disease

the hes has located a data collection instrument that appears to be well constructed and sensitive for the desired measures. However, the readibility level is far too low for the priority pop. which has low literacy rates.. so the instrument has to be substantially rewritten. first response should be to a. attempt to locate a different insrument b. rewrite the text of the instrument ot simplify content c. use only the parts of the instrument that have lower levels d. construct an instrument that is appropriate

find a new insrtument

which of the following is the correct rank for unintentional injury as a cause for age specific mortality for individuals 15-24 in the US in recent years a. first b. second. c. third d. fourth

first

saying let the boss or impartial expert decide, is an example of conflict resolution by a. compromise b. problem solving c. flight or avoidance d. fight or confrontation

flight or avaoidance

hes is implementing a diabetic clinic to decrease rates of diabetes among undocumented immigrants with no insurance. Only a few people participate due to dear of deportation. what is the best marketing plan? a.targeted mailing in Spanish to members or pop. b. gain support of key informants in community c.Ads in local SPanish newspapers d.billboards marketing the program

gain support of key informants

when enrolling patients in a heart healthy program to help them control BP, the first action should be to.. a. teach self monitoring of VS b. discuss dietary mod c. define lifestyle changes d. gather baseline data

gather baseline data

which rate provides the number of live births in a pop. of women aged 15-44?

general fertility rate

GIS mapping

geographic information systems can give coordinates to map out community assets (stores, parks, issues)

equity

given data on health disparities, access to resources

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

utilitarian

greatest good for greatest number

at a large corporate headquarters office building, a health educator has been hired to oversee and implement an exercise program for employees. of the following activities, this educator would be least responsible for a. assessing employee preferences for the type of exercise b. educating the individuals on the benefits of physical fitness c. handling money and payments from the participants d. designing the exercise program

handling money and payments

which of the following is not one of the 3 components of the comprehensive school health model? a. healthful environment b. health education c. health administration d. health services

health administration

HaPi

health and psychosocial instruments

what model states that individuals are more likely to engage in a program when they perceive their identified risk as serious and are personally

health belief model

HEDIR

health education directory (can ask questions and show jobs)

societal factor that is considered a root cause of racial and ethnic disparities a. unsafe social environment b. health illiteracy c. sedentary lifestyle d. lack of quality healthcare

health illiteracy

program planning for a community health dept. begins with an assessment of existing... a. community health agencies b. local health department resources c. health needs, concerns, and assets d. health personnel resources

health needs, concerns, assets

a client requests a specific health services, the best resource to give them would be a health professional or health organization b. health related website c. health promotion data base d. health software package

health professional or organization

Healthy People 2020 categorizes US health issues according to a. primary, secondary, and tertiary prevention b. stages of development and health problems from infants to elderly c. morbidity and disability in regions of the US d. health promotion, protection, and prevention

health promotion, protection, and prevention

which component in the health field concept has the least impact a. human biology b. environment c. quality of healthcare d. lifestyle behaviors

healthcare

the purpose of using an outcome chain is to a. indicate responsibility for different aspect of assessment b. help ID 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 ID long and short term outcomes leading to attainment of goals

after an ordinance passes, and big company attempts to overturn it. a coalition stops its campaign. what type of advocacy is this a. changing def. b. shift in critical mass c. holding the line d. institutional policy

holding the line

validity

how accurately a method measures what is intended to be measured

the first step in behavioral diagnosis a. listing enabling factors b. identifying predisposing factors c. identifying the barriers to change d. selecting the health problem to be analyzed

identifying predisposing factors

Two communities have the same crude death rate (8.7 per 1000). which statement is correct? a. both communities will have similar age adjusted death rates b. if one community has more elderly people than the other, it should have a higher crude death rate c. adding sex and age specific distributions would make it possible to study differences in the community d. both communities will have approximately equal

if the community has more elderly people, it should have a higher crude death rate

assessing the effectiveness of a program to reduce heart attacks by comparing baseline blood pressure control levels to follow up survey measures would be an example of which... a. a process eval. b. a formative eval. c. impact eval. d. outcome eval.

impact eval.

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 would be... a. organizations image b.staff members c.computers d. office space

organizations image

the local school district has had a high percentage of adolescents diagnosed with stds for the past 5 yrs. 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 info is probably... a. in class anonymous surveys b. mailed anonymous surveys c.focus group d. student led discussion

in class anonymous surveys

according to health people 2020 one aspect of the key area social communication context of social determinants is... a. incarceration/institutionalization b.access to healthcare c. crime and violence d. quality housing

incarceration/institutionalization

a state with a large undocumented immigrant pop. has prohibited the use of public funds to provide healthcare for this pop. The impact of this legislation is likely a. decreased pop. of undocumented immigrants b. increase disease and disability c. increase crime rates d. increased number of free clinics

increase disease and disability

in order to assess progress in achieving objectives, the hes must first determine a.indicators b.methods c.responsibility d.costs

indicators

5 levels of influence of health

individual, interpersonal, institutional, communtiy, public policy

capacity assessment

individual/group/ community resources mapping assets is included in this

the phrase excess deaths expressed the difference between the # of deaths observed in a group and the number expected if the death rates were similar to the general population. based on the last several years of data, select the correct statement a. excess deaths due to unintentional injuries are lower for African American males age 18-25 than females 18-25 b. excess deaths for infant mortality among african americans is 4 X higher than caucasians c. excess deaths for african americans occur mostly after age 65 d. the major contributor to excess deaths for african american males are cancer and infectious disease

infant mortality

which of the following stats is the most used routinely to compare health of regions ? a. neonatal death rate b. infant mortality rate c. fetal mortality rate d. perinatal mortality rate

infant mortality rate

the data analysis conducted to ascertain results that are generalizable to the population is known as what type of analysis? a. inferential b. interpretational c. descriptive d. process

inferential

when a researcher wishes to draw a conclusions about a pop. sample, they can refer to a. impact indicators b. inferential stats c. probability samples d. secondary data

inferential stats

which of the following health information resources is rarely monitored or juried and therefore must be carefully monitored for possible bias a. information from internet sites b. professional association newsletters c. health professional journal articles d. non profit organization brochures

information from internet sites

transparency

informed consent processes & information provided by both participants and health promoters must be clear and accurate

6 parts of logic model

inputs, activities, outputs, short outcome, intermediate outcome, long outcome

targeted message

intended to reach specific subgroup of general pop. based on demographics

types of consultative relationships where the hes interprets and responds to health info requests without a formal agreement a. external b. cardinal c. permissive d. internal

internal

a tailored message is a. message modified to reflect literacy levels of recipient b. message emailed to a priority pop. based on shared interest c. message sent in response to request for info d. internet popup ad based on interests

internet pop up ads based on individual interests

when collective primary data, which of the following survey methods is most likely to save time and money?

internet/email

which of the following is not an appropriate questions to ask during first step of 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 assessment be?

interventions

which of the following is essential for an individuals success in using self control techniques to maintain a behavior change a.independence from formal intervention b. intrinsic motivation and self reliance c.ability to measure the behavioral change d. follow up at regular intervals

intrinsic motivation and self reliance

women can ID anatomical structures of the female genitalia is an example of what objective a. behavioral b. learning c. program d. outcome

learning

hes are involved in program development for a smoking cessation class. when they develop implementation plan for the program they are working on which of the following? a. learning activities b. outcome evaluation c. impact eval. d. needs eval.

learning activities

social cognitive theory

learning is an interaction between a person and environment. interaction is referred to as reciprocal determinism

using Bridges Transition Model to help cope with initial change in an organization when they are uncomfortable with change, the HES should do what a. ignore resistance and appear positive b.support people and provide guidance c. celebrate change, reward people, commit to change d.listen and communicate

listen and communcate

which of the following data collection methods typically has the lowest response rate? a. telephone b. face to face c. mail survey d. small group interview

mail?

which of the following is the last phase of development of a coalition a. maintenance b. performance c. implementation d. post formation

maintenance

women in a program did not find the shower cards effective. they did not identify with the photos because they did not look like them. which would be least likely to improve program effectiveness? a. use a picture of an older african american women b. make the cards larger so they are easier to read c. use fewer words on the cards d. simplify the text by using shorter words

make the cards larger so they are easier to read

HITECH

meaningful use of electronic health records throughout US healthcare. addresses privacy and security concerns associated with records

Flesch Kincaid

measures readability and indicates difficulty level

what is the most important evaluation component of a health prmo program aimed at lowering cholesterol a. educating participants about reducing fat consumption b. measuring blood cholesterol levels of all participants before, during and after program c. demonstrating proper food selection and preparation d. having participants id high and low cholesterol foods

measuring bc level before during and after

medline

medical journals and health education journals

the success of a coalition or collaborative entity will be fostered if.. a. membership benefits are equalized and all contributions treated the same b. membership contributions to decision making are encouraged c. members are encouraged to find neutral individuals for participation in activities d. members network only inside the coalition to prevent opposing ideas and movements

membership contributions and decision making are encouraged

if 2 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 organization should likely have a a. contract b. memorandum of understanding c. letter of intent d.partnership agreement

memorandum of understanding

a systematic method of evaluating statistical data based on results of several independent studies of the same problem is a. stratified sample b. case control/comparison study c. meta analysis d. inferential analysis

meta analysis

when communicating findings to partners and stakeholders through a written report, which section should the data analysis be described? a. intro b. methodology c. results d. conclusion

methodology

egalitarian

minimize disparities, everyone is equal

a phrase or short statement that clearly describes the overall focus of a program is a a. mission statement b. goal c. motto d. objective

mission statement

a hes had decided to use the MATCH model. what does that stand for a. mulilingual access to community health b. multiple agreements toward continual health c. multilevel approach to community health d. maintenance advancement toward continual health

multilevel approach to community health

when using the ecological systems model to assess capacity of stakeholders to meet goals, the hes should recognize that a. multiple factors affect behavior b. influences on behavior act independently of the individual c. one primary factor affects behavior d.behavior is unrelated to physical and sociocultural surroundings

multiple factors affect behavior

when writing objectives it is important to remember that they... a. an have numerous indicators b. need to be clear, concise statements c. should include resource requirements d. do not need to be measurable

need to be clear and concise

which one of the following is the first of 6 sequential stages in the marketing process? a. needs assessment b. needs analysis c. needs modification d. market calibration

needs analysis

the hes anticipates divisive advocacy at a meeting. for establishing issues or problems in priority order, the best meeting procedure is a. close the meting to media reps b. use nominal group process c. apply parliamentary rules with a formal agenda d. divide into focus groups

nominal group process

if using 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+ 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 info about smoking behavior, the best method for data collection is probably... a. focus groups b. observation c nominal group process d.delphi panel

observation

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 communication is probably 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

in terms of organizational culture, shared vision and sense of belonging are part of which a. organizational climate b. values c. cultural norms d. organizational support

organizational climate

using social analysis network tool PARTNER (program to analyze, record, and track networks to enhance relationship) to monitor a partnership allows the HES to create visuals showing connections, assess network scores, and assess a.timeline b.gaps in process c.outcome measure d.financial reports

outcome measure

within 18 mo. 65% of pop. will obtain yearly pap smears is an ex. of.. a. learning objective b. program objective c. behavioral objective d. outcome objective

outcome objective

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 three categories: input, output, and.. a. outcomes b. goals c. costs d.gaps

outcomes

focus group

participants chosen based on specific criteria, facilitator leads, analysis can be difficult to generalize

HES is engaged in a campaign to encourage employees to have flu shots, what is the best strategy to gain attention about the issue a. emails b.newsletters c.posters d.paycheck stuffers

paycheck stuffers

the best role models for behavior and attitude change regarding teen pregnancy prevention are a. school nurses b. peer counselors c. teachers who have worked in pregnancy prevention programs d. community volunteers

peer counselors

health belief model

perceived susceptibility, severity, benefits, barriers cues to action and self efficacy

the hes is concerned about healthcare disparities and wants to participate in advocacy efforts. the hes's advocacy efforts should begin with.. a. local public health department b. personal practice c. state legislature d. federal legislature

personal practice

following a small pilot test, the county health dept. has decided to implement a smoking cessation program throughout the widespread county, including a city with a large diverse pop. and outlying suburbs, towns, and rural areas. the best method for 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

the HES has developed a new protocol for teaching new parents to care for infants. Before implementing program, the HES should.. a. survey staff b. determine problems c.carry out pilot testing c.conduct further research

pilot test

Hes is dong program in non spanish speaking indigenous mayan women. before full implementation, the hes should a. ask second translator to evaluate materials b. try again to find materials for this pop. c. ask key community members to evaluate materials d. pilot test the materials

pilot test the materials

aggregate health risk assessment data are used to a set health insurance rates b. plan programs specific to a workplace c. evaluate effectiveness of a health promo program d. determine health promo cost effectivess

plan programs specific to the workplace

within a target pop., cultural differences initially should be considered during program a. implementation b. evaluation c planning d. marketing

planning

transtheoretical model

precontemplation, contemplation, preparation, action, maintenance, termination

when using data mining as part of data collection, it is primarily used for a. descriptive analysis b. prescriptive analysis c. interential analysis d.predictive analysis

predictive analysis

the first stage in organizing a coalition is a. preformation b. identifying key members c. pre planning d. needs analysis

preformation

if a television ad for a health campaign has a large reach but a 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 with a number of community groups about the importance of HPV vaccinations in an area where HPV vaccination rates are low because of concerns that it 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 cancers c. local sexually-transmitted disease rates d. complications of HPV infections

preventing cancers

the adult learner responds best to which a. problem solving experiences b. traditional lectures c. role playing experiences d. self study reading assignment

problem solving

the first level of evaluation is a. formative eval b. impact eval c. process eval d. outcome eval

process

the 3 key domains of evidence based health policy are a. process, content, outcomes b. process, impact, outcome c. formative, summative, impact d. impact, surveillance, outputs

process, content, outcome

4 Ps of social market

product, place, promotion, price

4 ps of marketing a. planning production, perception, and program b. product, price, place, and promotion c. planning, population, promotion and programs d.permission, problems, planning, and performance

product, price, place, promotion

a specific measurable statement of what an educator wants to accomplish by a given time is called a. process obj b. behavioral obj c. program obj d. administrative obj

program obj

within 5 yrs of an initiation of a program. the adults in Mohawk county will attain a national average of 1.8 dental visits a year, this is a. behavioral obj b. program obj c. social marketing baseline measure d. an action and confirmation measure

program obj

beneficence

program planners need to justify why the chosen technology modality is best for participants

5 types of objections

program, environmental, behavioral, learning, administrative

the best use of a focus group is a. suggest interventions for a pop. b. ID a priority population c. carry out needs assessment d. provide a response to proposed interventions

provide a response to proposed interventions

the hes has developed an instructional computer lab as part of an educational program but has had reports of staff members monopolizing the computers and using them for personal reasons. the first step in monitoring use should be to... a. install monitoring software b. provide a written policy c. warn staff members d. consult an attorney

provide a written policy

a health impact assessment (HIA) should generally be carried out a. emailed surveys to participants at completion of 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

the hes has been assigned to write a grant proposal on the prevention of violent and abusive behavior. which is most appropriate to search a. ERIC b. psychlit c. medline d. medlars

psychlit

which of the following tools is often used to p=obtain qualitative stats a. state reports b. questionnaires c. public forums d. national statistics

public forums

5 modes for needs assessment (PEARS)

public health, epi, asset, rapid, social

community forum

public meeting that brings people together in a particular pop. to discuss beliefs and perceptions about a community health problem

the HES is advocating for free clinic to serve homeless pop./immigrants. All below are efforts that will engage stakeholders in the advocacy efforts except a.focus groups to review plans for the clinic b.interview key informants to discuss plans c.publicly criticize community for inaction d. conduct survey regarding location of clinic

publicly criticize community for inaction

an organization's mission statement should include the a. identified problems b. organizational structure c. desired outcomes d organization's purpose

purpose

data that begin as descriptions about a program or participants is a. quantitative b. qualitative c. internally valid data d. implementation data

qualitative data

what is a force field analysis?

quality improvement tool designed to identify driving (positive) and restraining (negative) forces that either support or work against the solution of a problem

Secondary intervention aimed at preventing communicable disease in priority population a. chlorinating water supply b. quarantining children infected with measles c. immunization programs d. post meningitis rehab

quarantining

in communicating evaluation findings to stakeholders, the hes should produce a final report focused and a. reader friendly b. scientifically descriptive c. meets needs of the author d. exciting and engaging

reader friendly

SMOG test measures a.. impact of visual image b. scope of info in a document c. reading level of a document d. environmental air quality

reading level

the hes has convinced the school to place only healthy snacks in the vending machine when implementing a program to improve nutrition and reduce obesity, there has been a sharp decline in purchases since the transition. what is this an example of a. reciprocal determinism b. collective efficacy c. self regulation d. emotional coping response

reciprocal determinism

a worksite health promo planning committee will be most effective is it a. has financial support from management b. reflects diversity of employees c. is allowed to meet on company time d. has limited responsibilities

reflects diversity

in the Precede model, which of the factors in the educational diagnosis deals with the support functions or health providers a. enabling b. reinforcing c.predisposing d. communicating

reinforcing

hes responsibility to their employers in terms of self disclosure and professional conduct are to... a. accept the expectations and work related assignments of the employer, without question b. keep their personal lives to themselves and not share info about other commitments//conflicts of interest c. represent qualifications accurately d. make statements about program outcomes as outlines by employer

represent qualifications accurately

nominal group process

representatives from priority pop. are asked to respond based on needs (5-7 people) time consuming and needs large space

formal consulting

requires contract/written agreement between two parties. hired for expertise in specific area

institutional review board

research/community members who review proposed research for compliance with federal regulations

the perception of the constituency group in the social action model of a community organization is that they are a. residents who are victims of the system b. citizens who are using self help methods c. consumers who need feedback d. early adopters of innovative strategies

residents who are victims of the system

the hes plans to conduct community forums and to interview key informants regarding needs of a priority pop. 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 info. d. form focus group to discuss need

review literature and social indicators

HES has received notice from foundation that the grant cannot be provided to implement the program. the first step in dealing with this barrier would be to a.delay implementation of program b. search for alternative funding sources c. appeal to community foundation to reconsider d. modify program to decrease costs

search for alternative funding

when searching online on behalf of a client, a hes finds a list of article summaries as a preventive measure for spread of the flu. the type of resource is a. secondary b. tertiary c primary d. null

secondary

during physical activity intervention session, a hes asks participants to brainstorm ways to overcome barrier to phys activity. this is focusing on which concept a. self efficacy b. self control c.social support d. reciprocal determinism

self efficacy

delphi panel

series of mailed/emailed surveys. 1-2 broad questions to more specific every time sent out . usually sent out 3-5 phases

utlity

serve the information needs of intended users

Which of the following is most likely to be the impact of a strictly enforced local ordinance against sleeping in the streets of parks overnight in the downtown area in order to remove the homeless? a. increased # of shelters b.shift of homeless pop. to outside the downtown area c.decrease in homeless pop. in the area d. increase in crimes against poverty

shift of homeless to outside of downtown area

most health related voluntary agencies are established based on...

single major health problem or organ (AHA American Heart Association)

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

the theoretical model or base offering a wide range of interventions for behavior change is a. health belief b. diffusion of innovations c. social cognitive theory d. stages of change

social cognitive theory

the process for influencing human behavior on a large scale using marketing principles for the purpose of public benefit rather than profit is a. health marketing b. market strategy c. health communication d. social marketing

social marketing

which technique is most appropriate for a prevention program that includes changing norms related to smoking among adolescents a. social networking sites b. personal digital assignments c. lectures d. video

social networking sites

which 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, regulations, and policies

social networks

the first issue to consider when determining the validity of data is the... a. exclusion criteria b. inclusion criteria c. date d. source

source

Enter-educate

spread message through song, soap operas, shows, entertainment

if the hes hires a consultant to install hardware and software as part of program implementation, the hes should prepare... a. list of tasks b. memorandum of understanding c. interagency cooperation contract d. statement of work

statement of work

odds ratio

statistic which quantifies strength of association between a&b odds of it happening again

a sample divided into segments based on characteristics of relavence to research, such as gender, age, social class, is said to be a. randomized b. stratified c. cohort d. non experimental

stratified

when sending an email to communicate with a priority pop. 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

what type of evaluation is used to measure the effects of the target group intervention? a. formative b. process c. summative d. critical

summative

health promotion

support for endeavors that lead to better health and wellness. designed to tackle not a single health problem byt promotes awareness in general pop.

if the hes would like to utilize smart phones to communicate with and send infromation to members the first step would be a. procide phones b. survey the pop. regarding use c. advise them that they should buy phones d. apply for grant to help them pay for phones

survey the population regarding use

two major beliefs underlying the health belief model are about a. perceived seriousness and causal attribution b. susceptibility and benefits of treatment c.action and dissonance reduction d. adoption and maintenance of a new behavior

susceptibility and benefits of treatment

a published synthesis of comprehensive data or collections on particular topics is defined as a a. summative eval. b. primary data analysis c. secondary data synthesis d. systematic review

systematic review

to help promote behavioral change in a specific homogenous population, the best strategy is to approach the.. a. grassroots, general pop b. target group c. legislative power brokers in the community d. community leaders

target group

when direct mailing as part of marketing, the best method is.. a. targeted mailing b. mass mailing c. mailing by request d. mailing to key informatns

targeted

which group is the most influential in planning school health ed. content a. parents b. teachers c. state legislatures d. school nurses

teachers

which survey is likely to have the lowest response rate? a. mail b. email c. telephone d. one on one

telephone

at the AIDS task force meeting, a business professional group member asks a specific question about how the virus works in the body. The health educator has recently read this information, but doesn't remember the details. the most professional repsonse is a. tell the person what you remember, even if you aren't 100% sure b. say I have some materials on that question that i can mail to you c. tell the person that the subject will be covered in the next session d. tell the person that their concern is not necessary

tell them you will mail the info

SMOG

tests readability of document

the best time to plan an evaluation is... a. when beginning the implementation phase b. when writing objectives for the overall program c. just as soon as the implementation phase is underway d. at least 6 months before the program is completed

when writing objectives

which of the following can tell hes that employees are interested in a voluntary smoking cessation program? a, the attendance at an orientation meeting for stop smoking classes b. the number of employees who smoke, according to a self report survey c. response to an employer's interview d. the advice of the heath promotion planning committee

the # of employees at a stop smoking orientation

cost effectiveness is: a. the cheapest way to achieve the objective b. the cost of intervention relative to its impact c. a measure of cost intervention, considering potential disadvantages d. the intervention that brings the most positive change

the cost relative to impact

the primary problem with using only community forums to gather data about priority pop is... a. the forum members may not be representative of the pop. b. community forums may be too time consuming c. locating a place to hold community forums is difficulty 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 stds for the past 5 yrs. 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. what 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

the adoption curve illustrates which of the following a. the amount of time it takes to integrate a new idea within an ethnic group b. the successive waves of use by groups with identifiable characteristics c. the patterns of early adopters as healthier than late adopters d.the effectiveness of mass media on multiple populations

the successive waves of use by groups with identifiable characteristics

the primary purpose of carrying out a feasibility study is to... a. ID factors that may interfere with implementation b. assure the program meets the needs of participants c. determine cost effectiveness d.ID resources and funding sources

to ID factors that may interfere with implementation

what is the primary function of a summative evaluations? a. to assess fiscal gains or losses b. to determine what adjustments should be made c. to be used as a quality control mechanism d. to determine if program objectives were met

to determine if program objectives were met

all of the following are reasons to train personnel who are assisting with data collection except a. to prevent ethics violation b. to ensure timely collection c. to ensure consistency d.to guarantee accurate analysis

to guarantee accurate analysis

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

what would the health educator when developing a health broshure do to ensure that the audience would be able to understand the message a. write a message for 6th-7th grade reading levels b. organize materials from complex to simple c. use a SMOG conversion chart d. use large type and bold paragraph headings

use SMOG chart

hes is a member of curriculum committee and has been given pamphlets, books, and videos.. first... a. separate materials into categories b. review costs of materials c. for a sub committee to assist d. develop materials review form

use a materials review form (if computerized , can be done quickly)

which is most essential for hes when creating material that addresses participants with low literacy levels a. present a lot of info to assist with learning b. have a behavioral action c. use simple terms d. use few headings

use simple terms

whole school, whole community, whole child

used in school k-12 setting and national data are used to determine scope/sequence of curriculum

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 a. feasibility b. propriety c. utlity d. accuracy

utility

which on of the following data sets is the most appropriate to use in determining the level of a community's health status a. social and political data b. vital statistics c. business and commerce data d. demographic profiles

vital statistics

the hes has placed info about self breast exam on a website and wants to determine if info has beene viewed by people. best method is... a. observe for increases in # of mammograms b. use a web counter to track traffic on website c. ask viewers to complete survey d. ask local practitioners to survey patietns

web tracker