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Barriers to school health education include A. over-enforcement by state and local education policymakers B. excessive support from administration C. lack of time in the school year/day D. none of the above

lack of time in the school year/day

barriers to school health education include the

lack of time in the school year/day

when prioritizing prevention and control efforts, health officials use data from

leading causes of death, years of potential life lost, economic cost to society (ALL OF THE ABOVE)

a good health education curriculum provides

learning objectives and learning activities, possible instructional resources, methods for assessments, standards (ALL OF THE ABOVE)

"when asked in class, 50% of students will be able to list the four principles of cardiovascular conditioning," is an example of a

learning outcome

community health concerns of the 21st century include

lifestyle diseases, environmental problems, health care delivery (ALL OF THE ABOVE)

inspection of restaurants is the task of the

local health department

most voluntary health agencies exist at the

local, state, and national levels

the final steps in community organizing/building include

looping back

the germ theory of disease was proposed in 1862 by

louis pasteur

an affective disorder characterized by a dysphoric mood, usually depression, or loss of interest or pleasure in almost all usual activities or pastimes is

major depression

the most abused illicit drug in the US is

marijuana

the public health service grew out of what earlier organization?

marine hospital service

priority health content for a school health curriculum includes

mental and emotional heath, tobacco, personal health and wellness (ALL OF THE ABOVE)

an illicit drug produced in dangerous clandestine labs across the country is

methamphetamines

the Shattuck report marked the beginning of the

modern era of public health (1850)

the majority of unintentional deaths (the leading cause of death) in children are the result of

motor vehicle crashes

for adults, the greatest risk of injuries involve

motor vehicles

drugs that reduce pain and numb the senses are

narcotics

which agency is a leading medical research center, and the federal focal point for medical research in the US?

national institute of health

the largest institution in the world devoted to drug abuse research is the

national institute on drug abuse

the first procedural step in health program planning is

needs assessment

teenagers who become pregnant and have a child are more likely than their peers who are not mothers to

not get married or have a marriage end in divorce

the federal government's approach to public health issues in the US during nineteenth century could be characterized as one of

"hands off" laissez faire

True or false? Coordinated School Health Programs are implemented the same way in each school district in the United States.

False

True or false? School districts in the United States are required to have a school health coordinator.

False

True or false? The coordination of the various components of the Coordinated School Health Program is the primary role of the school nurse.

False

True or false? The portion of the school environment that encompasses attitudes, feelings, and values of students and staff is the physical environment.

False

True or false? The written plan for school health education is referred to as the health sequence.

False

True or false? Things like indoor air quality, lighting, playgrounds, and school bus safety are part of the school's psychosocial environment.

False

which agency maintains records, analyzes disease trends, and publishes epidemiological reports on all types of diseases?

centers for disease control and prevention

john snow's removal of a drinking water pump handle in 1854 in London, stopped a

cholera epidemic

True or false? The School Health Policies and Practices Study is a national survey conducted by a division of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

True

True or false? The ideal school health council would include representation from a wide variety of school personnel, community members, and community health agencies.

True

the national health survey that is a state-based telephone survey of the civilian, non-institutional, adult population that seeks to ascertain the prevalence of high-risk behaviors is the

behavioral risk factor surveillance system

ann affective disorder characterized by distinct periods of elevated mood alternation with periods of depression is

bipolar disorder

the number one cause of death in the adult age group is

cancer

one who helps identify the health care needs of an individual and also personally performs caregiving services is a

care provider

osteoarthritis and diabetes are examples of

chronic noncommunicable diseases

the leading modifiable cause of low-birth-weight during pregnancy is

cigarette smoking

the drug abuse resistance education program is implemented in

classrooms

when using criteria of causation, the criterion that addresses the issue of whether the associate has been reported in a variety of people, exposed in a variety of settings, and can have repeatable results by other researchers is

consistency

communicable diseases remain a concern in the 21st century because they are the primary cause for

days missed from work and school

a comparison between those individuals whom society considers economically unproductive and those considered economically productive is the

dependency ratio

drugs that are often used because they lower anxiety and inhibitions are

depressants

psychophysiological disorders associated with stress include

depression, hypertension, skin disorders (ALL OF THE ABOVE)

studies that seek to describe the extent of disease in regard to person, time, and place are

descriptive studies

diseases that result from chronic exposure to excess levels of stressors, which produce a General Adaptation Syndrome response are

diseases of adaptation

the most popular club drug is

ecstasy

t/f a disease that lasts three months or less is a chronic disease

false

t/f a medical doctor who specializes in the care of newborn children up to two months of age is a neurologist

false

t/f all school districts are required to have at least one full-time school nurse

false

t/f an epidemiological study aimed at testing hypotheses is a descriptive study

false

t/f asian americans have an infant mortality rate that is more than two times that of white american infants

false

t/f hispanic origin is a racial classification

false

t/f in the chain of infection, a disease-producing agent leaves its reservoir through a portal of entry

false

t/f medicaid is a program that primarily assists in the payment of medical bills for the elderly

false

t/f once someone is an elder, it is too late to gain benefit from changing health behaviors

false

t/f statistics indicate that the more education a person has, the less likely he or she is to use tobacco

false

t/f the ability of a biological agent to enter and grow in the host is pathogenicity

false

t/f the portion of the school environment that encompasses attitudes, feelings, and values of students and staff is the physical environment

false

t/f the rate of an illness in a population is hte natality rate

false

t/f things like indoor air quality, lighting, playgrounds, and school bus safety are part of the school's psychosocial environment

false

the process of determining the preferred number and spacing of children in one's family and choosing the appropriate means to achieve this preference defines

family planning

title X was signed into law to provide

family planning services and help to all who wanted them but couldn't afford them

factors that affect population size and age include

fertility rates, mortality rates, migration (ALL OF THE ABOVE)

approximately how many teenage girls in the US get pregnant at least once before the age of 20?

one-third

people of hawaii, guam, and samoa are referred to as

pacific islanders

an outbreak of disease over a wide geographic region is a

pandemic

the concept of equality in health care coverage for people with mental illness and those with other medical illnesses or injuries is

parity

the capability of a communicable disease agent to cause disease in a susceptible host is

pathenogenicity

an assumption one can make while organizing a community is

people should participate in making, adjusting, or controlling the major changes within their communities

eating wisely, wearing a safety belt, and visiting a physician are examples of

personal health activities

Components of the Coordinated School Health Program include A. physical education B. nutrition services C. health promotion for staff D. all of the above

physical education, nutrition services, health promotion for staff

components of the coordinated school health program include

physical education, nutritional services, health promotion for staff (ALL OF THE ABOVE)

when implementing a health promotion program, which of the following is advised?

pilot test the program with people like those in the priority population

the means by which structure and organization are given to the planning process are

planning models

those served by family planning clinics funded the title X are predominately

poor

epidemiology is sometimes referred to as

population medicine

a pathogenic agent enters a susceptible host through a

portal of entry

when mapping community capacity, the least accessible assets are

potential building blocks

the best known and maybe the most often used health promotion planning model is the

precede/proceed model

risk assessment, treatment for medical conditions or risk reduction, and education are the major components of

prenatal health care

the smallest amount of the federal drug control budget is spent on

prevention

exercise and nutrition program that help reduce the risk of cancer and cardiovascular disease for adults are examples of

primary prevention

health education and health promotion programs are examples of

primary prevention

inspection of restaurants and immunization programs that reach all citizens are examples of

primary prevention of communicable diseases

adequate food supply and getting regular exercise are examples of

primary prevention of noncommunicable diseases

nongovernmental health agencies are funded primarily by

private donations

a process by which an intervention is planned to help meet the needs of a priority population is

program planning

the mission of professional health organizations is to

promote high standards of professional practice for their specific professions

an epidemic curve depicting a distribution of cases traceable to multiple sources of exposure is a

propagated epidemic curve

A common topic of controversy in school health education is A. nutrition B. suicide C. alcohol D. violence

suicide

eating, bathing, and toileting are examples of

tasks of daily living

to retrain, reeducate, and rehabilitate a patient who has already incurred a disability is

tertiary prevention

the first professional preparation program for health educators began during which period of the twentieth century?

the 1920s (1922)

Numerous resources became available to help schools develop policies because of the requirements of A. Action for Healthy Kids B. the National School Health Coordinator Leadership Institute C. the Child Nutrition and WIC Reauthorization Act of 2004 D. the American Academy of Pediatrics

the Child Nutrition and WIC Reauthorization Act of 2004

numerous resources became available to help schools develop policies because of the requirements of

the child nutrition and wic reauthorization act of 2004

indian health services is an agency within

the department of health and human services

the organization in the US with the main responsibility for improving health is

the department of health and human services

the most influential book in mental health is

the diagnostic and statistical manual of mental disorders, 4th edition

the economically disadvantaged generally uses what point of entry into the health care system?

the emergency department

an example of a quasi-governmental health organization is

the national science foundation

t/f vital statistics are statistical summaries of records of major life events such as births, deaths, marriages, divorces, and infant deaths

true

Most school-based health centers operating today are in A. rural areas B. urban areas C. elementary schools D. mobile health center units

urban areas

most school-based health centers operating today are in

urban areas

MADD, AA and SADD are examples of

voluntary health organizations

asian americans are generally concentrated in the

western states

the racial/ethic group of high school students most likely to report current cigarette usage is

white Americans

nearly all hispanics are classified as

white americans

the highest rates of smokeless tobacco use in high school students is in

white males

the largest and most visible international health agency is the

world health organization

t/f the superfund legislation was enacted to deal wit the cleanup of hazardous substances in the environment

true

True or false The process for people to gain mastery over their lives and the lives of their communities is social capital.

F

True or false There is one single, best preferred method for organizing a community.

F

adolescents and young adults are classified as those ages

15-24

the modern era of public health began in

1850

deinstitutionalization from state mental hospitals began in the

1950s

approximately how many female college students reported experiencing some form of sexual abuse/assault in the past school year?

25%

the neonatal mortality period is death that occurs up to

28 days after birth

True or false To help employees learn how to manage their stress," is an example of a program objective.

F

a low-birth-weight infant is one that weighs less than

5.5 pounds at birth

in the US, people are considered older adults when they reach the age of

65

A process by which an intervention is planned to help meet the needs of a priority population is A. program planning B. health promotion C. needs assessment D. program evaluation

A

For community organizing/building and health promotion programming efforts to be successful, people must A. change their behavior B. be voluntary participants C. be community gatekeepers D. be a part of the planning committee

A

Program goals A. are more encompassing than objectives B. are easier to complete than objectives C. have specific deadlines D. are measured in exact terms

A

The means by which structure and organization are given to the planning process are A. planning models B. interventions C. outcomes D. evaluations

A

The process of collecting and analyzing information to develop an understanding of the issues, resources, and constraints of the priority population to better develop a health promotion program is A. a needs assessment B. setting appropriate goals and objectives C. creating an intervention D. pilot testing

A

the largest minority group in the US is

Americans of Hispanic origin

A temporary group that is brought together for dealing with a specific problems is a A. coalition B. task force C. gatekeeper D. priority population

B

Relationships and structures within a community that promote cooperation for mutual benefit describes A. community capacity B. social capital C. community organizing D. locality development

B

The evaluation that focuses on immediate observable effects of a program is A. formative evaluation B. impact evaluation C. outcome evaluation D. process evaluation

B

The final steps in community organizing/building include A. needs assessment B. looping back C. program planning D. arriving at a solution

B

"When asked in class, 50% of the students will be able to list the four principles of cardiovascular conditioning," is an example of a A. process objective B. behavioral objective C. learning objective D. outcome objective

C

A method of community organization that is often useful during movements, such as the gay rights movement, is A. locality development B. social planning C. social action D. gatekeeping

C

Implementing an intervention with a series of small groups instead of the entire population is A. pilot testing B. full implementation C. phasing in D. best practices

C

True or false? All school districts are required to have at least one full-time school nurse.

False

An assumption one can make while organizing a community is A. people have no capacity to deal with their own problems B. people have no ability or desire to change C. changes that are self-imposed have less value than imposed changes D. people should participate in making, adjusting, or controlling the major changes within their communities

D

An example of a community gatekeeper is A. a politician B. a teacher C. a member of the clergy D. all of the above

D

When mapping community capacity, the least accessible assets are A. primary building blocks B. secondary building blocks C. tertiary building blocks D. potential building blocks

D

Priority health content for a school health curriculum includes A. mental and emotional health B. tobacco C. personal health and wellness D. all of the above

D. all of the above

the man credited with successfully demonstrating the process of vaccination as a protection against smallpox, in 1796, was

Dr. Edward Jenner

True or false An activity or activities designed to create change in people is a needs assessment.

F

True or false Evaluation that is done during the planning and implementing processes is summative evaluation.

F

True or false Health education and health promotion are terms that can be used interchangeably.

F

the diseases that cause considerable morbidity in adolescents and young adults are

STD

most of the physical threats to health for adolescents and young adults stems from

behavior

True or false "By the end of the year, all senior citizens who requested transportation to the congregate means will have received it," is an example of a well written program objective.

T

True or false A formal alliance of organizations that come together to work for a common goal is a coalition.

T

True or false A trial run of an intervention is a pilot test.

T

True or false Community capacity is the characteristics of communities that affect their ability to identify, mobilize, and address social and public health problems.

T

True or false If those who initiate community organization are members of the community, the movement is referred to as being grass-roots.

T

True or false In using a generic approach for community organizing, the first step in the process is recognizing the issue.

T

True or false Those who control, both formally and informally, the political climate of the community are referred to as gatekeepers.

T

True or false Those who the health promotion program is intended to serve are the priority population.

T

True or false When mapping community capacity, primary building blocks are the most accessible assets

T

True or false? Controversial topics are a leading challenge to the implementation of a school health curriculum.

True

True or false? Health and success in school are interrelated.

True

True or false? On an average day, teachers spend more waking hours with school-aged children than do the parents of many children.

True

True or false? School health policies include laws, mandates, regulations, standards, resolutions, and guidelines to provide a foundation for school district practices and procedures.

True

True or false? School health services are those provided by the school health workers to appraise, protect, and promote the health of students.

True

True or false? Schools have immeasurable potential for affecting the health of children, their families, and the health of the community.

True

an example of a community gatekeeper is

a politician, a teacher, a member of the clergy (ALL OF THE ABOVE)

use of a drug when it is detrimental to one's health or well-being is drug

abuse

walking, getting in and out of bed and chair, and dressing are examples of

activities of daily living

appendicitis and poisoning are examples of

acute noncommunicable diseases

a critical period in life, during which many health-related beliefs, attitudes, and behaviors are adopted and consolidated is

adolescents and young adulthood

tuberculosis and influenza are examples of

airborne diseases

people born in and owing allegiance to a country other than the one in which they live are referred to as

aliens

activities that will help the priority population meet the objectives and, in the process, achieve the program goals are referred ti as

an intervention or treatment

a probability statement about the association between a particular disease and a specific risk factor is

an odds ratio

the widespread use of lobotomies became unnecessary because of

antipsychotic and antidepressive drugs

the main force that expedited deinstitutionalization was

antipsychotic drugs

the secretary of health and human services is

appointed by the President

in terms of housing, the largest majority of elders

are homeowners

program goals

are more encompassing than objectives

high school completion rates in the US are highest for

asian americans

the concept of balance related to health and imbalance related to disease is a belief of

asian americans

the food and drug administration sets health and safety standards for all

food, cosmetics, drugs (ALL OF THE ABOVE)

elder abuse and neglect are special problems for elders because they are

frail

people with good mental health are able to

function under adversity, adapt to changes around them, and curb hate and guilt (ALL OF THE ABOVE)

agencies that are funded primarily through tax dollars are referred to as

governmental agencies

priority health content for a school health curriculum includes

healthy eating

Priority health content for a school health curriculum includes A. healthy eating B. diabetes management C. autoimmune disorders D. body systems' function

healthy eating,

the leading causes of death for elders are

heart disease, cancer, stroke, and CLRD

which of the following is (are) advantages to breastfeeding?

help babies resist infections and other diseases; help babies vomit less often; improves maternal health (ALL OF THE ABOVE)

the minority group with the lowest high school completion rates is

hispanics

a person unable to leave home for normal activities is considered

homebound

the goal of the Hill-Burton Act in 1946 was to enhance the quality of

hospitals

individuals who migrate from one country to another for the purpose of seeking permanent residence are referred to as

immigrants

homicide and suicide rates for adolescents and young adults have

increased significantly over the last 50 years

Because of the low priority given to health in many school districts, much of the health education is provided by A. individuals other than health education specialists B. health education specialists C. nurses and licensed dieticians D. physicians

individuals other than health education specialists

because of the low priority given to health in many school districts, much of the health education is provided by

individuals other than health education specialists

the drugs that are often the choice for the young due to low cost and easy availability are

inhalants

housekeeping, transportation, and assistance with business affairs are examples of

instrumental tasks

the best single behavioral change Americans can make to reduce morbidity and mortality is to

stop smoking

treatment of mental disorders through verbal communication is

psychotherapy

actions that society takes collectively to ensure that the conditions in which people can be healthy can occur defines

public health

the practice of assigning subjects to treatments or control groups in a completely random manner is

randomization

the number of events that occur in a given population in a given period of time is a

rate

people who flee one area or country to seek shelter or protection from danger in another are referred to as

refugees

planned short-term care, usually for the purpose of relieving a full-time informal caregiver is

respite care

The group whose primary role is to provide coordination of the various components of the Coordinated School Health Program is the A. school health council B. health teachers C. school nurses D. school health coordinators

school health council

the group whose primary role is to provide coordination of the various components of the coordinated school health program is the

school health council

providing direct health care to students and staff, providing screening and referral for health conditions, and promoting health are all responsibilities of the

school nurse

Providing direct health care to students and staff, providing screening and referral for health conditions, and promoting health are all responsibilities of the A. health teachers B. school nurses C. school health council D. school health coordinators

school nurses

Which individuals are most often selected as the coordinator of the school health council? A. counseling personnel and social workers B. physical education teachers C. parents or outside community leaders D. school nurses and health educators

school nurses and health educators

which individuals are most often selected as the coordinator of the school health council

school nurses and health educators

The part of the health curriculum that outlines what will be taught is the A. scope B. sequence C. policy D. Coordinated School Health Program

scope

health screenings are important measures in

secondary prevention

programs for adults that emphasize self, or clinical screenings to identify and control disease processes in their early stages, such as mammography, are examples of

secondary prevention

self-diagnosis and treatment with nonpresciption medication of the common cold is an example of

secondary prevention of communicable diseases

morbidity rates measure

sickness

relationships and structures within a community that promote cooperation for mutual benefit describes

social capital

the largest percentage of elder income comes from

social security

the beginning of government's major involvement in social issues, including health, was marked by the

social security act of 1935

the factor considering to be the most influential single contributor to premature morbidity and mortality by many public health researchers is

socioeconomic status

when using criteria of causation, the criterion that asks if the disease or health problem associated with the exposure is the only one is

specificity

cocaine is a

stimulant

The general public has become more aware of violence in schools because of A. the marketing efforts schools have placed on violence prevention B. the number of high-profile incidents of violence in schools across the country C. gun control laws D. the Coordinated School Health Program

the number of high-profile incidents of violence in schools across the country

the main reason for corporate involvement in community health is due to

the provision of health care benefits to employees

The majority of school-based health centers are found in A. a building adjacent to the school B. the school building C. a central community location D. in the administrative offices of the school district

the school building

synesthesia is a mixing of

the senses

an increase in federal tobacco taxes is being used to help fund

the state children's health insurance program (CHIP)

the book, published annually, that is the standard summary of statistics on the social, political, and economic organization of the US is

the statistical abstract of the US

The primary responsibility for the health of school-aged children lies with A. their parents/guardians B. the school teachers C. the community D. the school board

their parents/guardians

the primary responsibility for the health of school-aged children lies with

their parents/guardians

groups at higher risk of unintended pregnancy are

those living in poverty

one of the world health organization's most noteworthy achievements was helping to eradicate smallpox (1967)

true

t/f AIDS and tuberculosis are examples of chronic communicable diseases

true

t/f a community is a group of people who have common characteristics

true

t/f a primary care physician is concerned with the course of a disease in an individual, while an epidemiologist is concerned with the course of disease in a population

true

t/f an endemic disease is on that occurs regularly in a population as a matter of course

true

t/f community capacity is the characteristics of communities that affect their ability to identify, mobilize, and address social and public health problems

true

t/f coronary heart disease is an example of a chronic noncommunicable disease

true

t/f diseases of the heart and blood vessels are the leading cause of death in the US

true

t/f drugs, pesticides, and food additives are examples of chemical agents

true

t/f noncommunicable diseases have complex etiologies

true

t/f people afflicted with a disease are referred to as cases

true

t/f the ability of the health care system to prevent, protect against, quickly respond to, and recover from health emergencies defines medical preparedness

true

t/f the american red cross is classified as a quasi-governmental health organization

true

t/f the average number of years a person from a specific cohort is projected to live from a given point in time is their life expectancy

true

t/f the core functions of public health are utilized by state health agencies

true

t/f the early diagnosis and prompt treatment of diseases before the disease becomes advanced and disability becomes severe is secondary prevention

true

t/f the medicare and medicaid bills passed by congress in 1965 were amendments to the social security act of 1935.

true


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