CHES Exam practice questions
if advising members of the general public about the most valid online source for health information, the
health education specialist should advise them to look for URLs that end with: correct answers.gov
A client enrolled in a program to reduce obesity has repeatedly failed to stay on a diet and exercise
program and has not lost weight. Because of the lack of weight loss, the client has concluded that the
program is ineffective. Which communication theory does this exemplify? correct answerscognitive
dissonance theory : refers to the tension that develops when a person must make a choice. the mind
attempts to attain harmony and reduce tension by changing attitudes or behavior or rationalizing
behavior in order to justify choices.
if a health education specialist working in the public health field wants to become active in a professional
organization, which of the following might best meet the health education specialist's needs? correct
answersSOPHE (society for public health education). SOPHE establishes a yearly health priorities for
advocacy and publishes numerous books and three peer-reviewed journals about public health issues.
SOPHE also provides continuing education courses as well as a number of programs and initiatives..
members can access 13 different online communities.
if the health education specialist is interested in using an asset-based community development strategy
to implement a program, the first step is to map: correct answersthe first step is to map capacities and
assets of all elements of the priority population, including individuals, organization, and institutions.
asset-based community development looks to the strengths of a community and tries to identify and use
those strengths for program development, building partnerships and coalitions, and developing a
consensus about vision, mission, and objectives.
in order to be effective, implementation of a program of blood pressure screening and treatment should
include: correct answerslifestyle counseling. usually presented as 1:1 education so that an individual
with elevated blood pressure can develop a plan to reduce risk factors, such as smoking and obesity. the
lifestyle counseling may be provided by members of the program or may be a benefit included in the
individual's insurance coverage, although many will not take advantage of this benefit without
encouragement.
the best preparation for total implementation of a program is usually: correct answerspilot testing, a
small-scale preliminary testing, because it is often easier to identify problems that may arise on a small
,scale and fix those problems that to try to deal with them on a larger scale. pilot testing should be
carried out in a self-contained area if possible so that the testing does not impact others.
which Boolean operator would be used to search for synonymous terms/concepts? correct answersOR:
is used to locate synonymous terms or concepts, such as "stroke" or "CVA". There are only 3 boolean
concepts: AND, OR and NOT. these operators are almost always capitalized. when AND, which is
restrictive, is used between terms, then any document retrieved must contain both terms. the boolean
term NOT is also restrictive and is used to eliminate concepts so that a document retrieved contain one
term but not the other.
which of the following is an example of an interpersonal channel of communication? correct
answershotline counseling. other interpersonal activities include counseling patients, individual
instruction, informal discussion, fact sheets with questions to ask healthcare providers, guidebooks, and
videos to promote discussion. the interpersonal channel allows two-way discussion and may be effective
in teaching. the interpersonal channel also allows the message to be geared to the culture of the
participant. however, the use of the interpersonal channel can be costly and time intensive and has
limited audience reach.
if the health education specialist is utilizing the critical path method (CPM) work plan when planning a
project, which steps must be completed first? correct answersstep completed first is to identify activities
that will be required. the next step is to organize these in chronological order (identifying predecessors-
activities that should be completed before another activity can begin) and to estimate time for each
activity. some activities may be carried out concurrently. an activity-on-arc (ARC) diagram is used with
the nodes (activities) numbered and arrows connecting them. the diagram should clearly show
predecessors.
which government agency can provide the most extensive information about diabetes mellitus? correct
answersNIDDK (national institute of diabetes and digestive and kidney diseases) which is part of the
national institute of health, NIDDK includes research and funding in the form of grants as well as health
information regarding health topics, clinical trials, health statistics, and clinical outreach. NIDDK provides
links to news releases and a multimedia gallery. NIDDK provides information both for healthcare
providers and consumers.
under the HIPPA privacy rule, health information may be used for research purposes without patient
authorization if it is: correct answersDe-identified; that is, information that could be used to identify the
person has been removed, such as name, birthdate, or ID number. the privacy rule allows researchers to
use individually identifiable information with individual authorization or when the IRB or privacy board
has approved a waiver of authorization. the privacy rule also states requirements for the individual to be
informed about use and disclosure of medical information.
,All of the following are likely to hinder the acquisition of skills except: correct answersmoderate anxiety:
while severe anxiety often clearly hinders the acquisition of skills, moderate anxiety actually has a
positive effect because it causes the person to take action and to concentrate. if a person is only mildly
anxious, this can lead to apathy and inaction. factors that can hinder the acquisition of skills include lack
of motivation; complexity of the skills involved in the task; and environmental effects, such as noise,
interruptions, or inadequate lighting.
the most effective method of teaching participants in a program the technical skills needed to use
electronic equipment is: correct answershands-on practice: the most effective method of teaching
participants in a program the technical skills needed to utilize electronic equipment is hands-on practice,
often presented as just-in-time instruction so that the participants have practice at the time they need to
master a particular skill. trial and error is usually the least effective method of learning skills and can
result in wasted time and mistakes. video guides may be useful as preparation or as review, and written
manuals should be available as a reference
when completing a review of literature as part of quantitative research, the review of literature should
be carried out: correct answersbeginning of the research process: when completing a review of literature
as part of quantitative research, the review of literature should be carried out at the beginning of the
research process. the review is a critical element in developing and implementing a study. further review
may also be conducted at a later point in the research, depending on the results of the study. in
quantitative research, sources that result from the literature review are usually cited in multiple sections
of the research document: in the intro, the methods, the results and the discussion
when carrying out a critical appraisal of a quantitative study, the fist step in determining the validity of a
quantitative study is: correct answerscomprehension: the health educator must have an understanding
of the terms and concepts utilized in the study in order to accurately assess validity.
when the health education specialist is training personnel to assist with date collection, which of the
following is most critical?
-consistency
-timeframe
-costs
-attitude correct answersconsistency
, the four primary tasks in date collection are (1) selecting subjects, (2) collecting data systemically, (3)
maintaining research controls, and (4):
-evaluating variables
-solving problems
-utilizing resources
-maintaining consistency correct answerssolving problems
At what point in an advocacy program should advocacy evaluation be considered?
-before implementation of the program
-periodically during implementation
-during the planning stages
-after the program has concluded of after a specified period of time correct answersduring the planning
stages
what type of strategy is utilized when replacing sugar-laden drinks in vending machines in schools and
recreation centers with juice or sugar free drinks?
-community mobilization
-health engineering
-enforcement
-community service correct answershealth engineering
if a potential research subject is led to believe that the individuals medical care will be adversely affected
if the individual does not participate in a research project, this is an example of :
-deception
-confusion
-coercion
-negligence correct answerscoercion- person is forced to participate out of fear
when the health education specialist is collecting data in the community about substance abuse and
comparing it to national data, a good secondary source of data is:
