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1
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What is another name for the stages of change model?

A

Transtheoretical Model

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2
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What is the correct sequence in the stages of change model of health behavior

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Precontemplation, Contemplation, preparation, action, maintenance.

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In the WHO health surveys which of the following types of data were obtained on the individual rather than household level.

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Health care system responsiveness

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What reliable online database is part of the US Department of Health and Human Services?

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National Institute of Health (NIH) and US Centers for Diseases Control and Prevention (CDC)

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What is the most applicable research methods for collecting aggregate information on large population groups?

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Surveys

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What is correct about the databases provided by the American Medical association?

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Contractors with database licenses provide access to AMA’s databases

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What is the School Health Index (SHI)?

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A tool that the CDC uses to help schools in their health self-assessments and to create health policies and plans

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The Global School-based Student Health Survey (GSHS) was developed through collaboration by which organizations?

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World Health Organization (WHO)
Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS (UNAIDS)
United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)
United Nations Children’s fund (UNICEF)

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9
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Which of the following is MOST accurate regarding the components of a coordinated school health program?

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School health education should be comprehensive

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In a coordinated school health program, which of the following is a factor?

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Healthy physical, emotional, and social school environments support learning.

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What are the vertebrae in the human skeleton in descending order? (6)

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Atlas, Axis, Thoracic, Lumbar, Sacral, Coccyx

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When considering how to communicate health education information to diverse audiences, which of these is true?

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The majority of American adults are lacking in health literacy skills

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According to the CDC, what is a valid guideline for writing clear, relevant health education materials appealing to diverse audiences?

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Use prescriptions rather than postscriptions for giving for giving action instructions

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Where can you find information on the connection between school health and academic achievement on school health assessment planning?

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The CDC web site’s Coordinated School Health Publications and resources page.

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What is a characteristic of educator communication with parents that is effective in engaging them strongly in their schools?

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Parents can identify school expectations of students for homework, attendance, and behavior

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What is true about the privacy of records protected under Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act? (FERPA)

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Student health and immunization records are protected under FERPA

17
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Which of the following is correct regarding how the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) and the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) interact with each other?

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FERPA supersedes the HIPAA Privacy Rule when school health records fit FERPA’s definition of “education records” or “Treatment Records”

18
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In the majority of U.S. states and territories, which of these professions are identified as mandated reporters of child maltreatment?

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School, health care, child care, mental health, and law enforcement employees

19
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From birth to three years, children typically grow to reach ______ of their previous height; during puberty, they typically attain around ______ of their growth in height.

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200%
25%

20
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In a professional development (PD) for health educators, which of the following organizations offers a national PD conference for educational support professionals (ESPs)

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The National Education Association (NES)

21
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Which of the following is the most accurate regarding historical ideas about disease etiology?

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Robert Koch first discovered evidence of microorganisms.

22
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What diseases is not caused by the Epstein-Barr virus?

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Infectious Hepatitus

23
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What diseases are caused by the Epstein-Barr virus?

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Burkitt’s Lymphoma
Infectious mononucleosis
Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma

24
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Exercise can prevent what diseases? (3)

A

Stroke
Osteoporosis
Heart Disease

25
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What is accurate regarding modes of HIV transmission?

A

HIV cannot be transmitted genetically.

Nursing, perinatally, and oral sex (yes)

26
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What is the biggest difference between type 1 and type 2 diabetes?

A

Type 1 = insulin insufficiency
Type 2 = insulin insensitivity

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