CHES Practice Test 1 Flashcards
(175 cards)
Which of the following best describes the purpose of needs assessment in health education?
a. To identify the most effective health education strategies
b. To determine the most prevalent health problems in the community
c. To evaluate the effectiveness of existing health education programs
d. To identify gaps between current health status and desired health outcomes
d. To identify gaps between current health status and desired health outcomes
When planning a needs assessment, which of the following is NOT a key consideration?
a. The target population’s health status
b. The availability of resources for health education
c. The political climate surrounding health issues
d. The cost of implementing health education program
d.Cost of implementing health education program
Which of the following is an example of primary data collection for needs assessment?
a. Reviewing existing health statistics from CDC
b. Conducting focus group with community members
c. Analyzing data from previous health education program
d. Consulting with local health professionals about community needs
b. Conducting focus group with community members
What is the most important factor to consider when choosing data collection methods for a needs assessment?
a. Cost of methods
b. Time required to collect data
c. The relevance of data to assessment goals
d. The availability of trained data collectors
c. The relevance of data to assessment goals
After collecting data for a needs assessment, what is the next step in the process?
a. Develop health education program
b. Identify target population for the program
c. Analyze and interpret collected data
d. Seek funding for health eduction program
c. Analyze and interpret collected data
Which of the following describes a method for analyzing qualitative data?
a. Calculating prevalence of health problem
b. Identifying themes & patterns in focus group transcripts
c. Comparing health outcomes before & after program
d. Using statistical software to analyze survey data
b. Identifying themes and patterns in focus group transcripts
When prioritizing health education needs, which of the following factors should be considered?
a. Severity of health problem
b. Prevalence of health problem
c. Potential for intervention to improve health outcomes
d. All of the above
Which of the following is an example of a community resource that could support health education efforts?
a. Local health department
b. School district
c. Community center
d. All of the above
What is the purpose of assessing community capacity for health education?
a. To identify most effective health education strategies
b. To determine community’s willingness to participate in health education programs
c. To evaluate effectiveness of existing health education programs
d. To identify community’s strengths & weaknesses related to health education
d. To identify community’s strengths & weaknesses related to health education
Which of the following is not a component of community capacity for health education?
a. Availability of trained health educators
b. Community’s social networks and relationships
c. Political climate surrounding health issues
d. Community’s access to technology and resources
c. Political climate surrounding health issues
How can health educators best ensure that their assessments are culturally appropriate?
Consulting with community members from target population
What is the role of stakeholders in a needs assessment?
a. To provide funding for assessment
b. To collect data for assessment
c. To provide input and guidance on assessment process
d. To implement health education program
c. To provide input and guidance on assessment process
A health educator is conducting a needs assessment in a community with a large immigrant population. Which of the following is crucial to consider when collecting data?
a. using only validated, English-language surveys
b. Ensuring cultural sensitivity & linguistic appropriateness
c. Focusing solely on health issues prevalent in immigrants’ country of origin
d. Assuming health beliefs & practices are universal across cultures
b. Ensuring cultural sensitivity & linguistic appropriateness
When determining priorities for health education/promotion, a health educator should consider ___________________
Potential for behavior change & impact on health outcomes
Which of the following is an example of SMART objective for needs assessment?
a. Improve health of the community
b. Conduct needs assessment to identify top three health priorities of target population by December 31st
c. Gather as much data as possible about the community
d. Assess the community’s needs without specifying a timeframe
b. Conduct needs assessment to identify top 3 health priorities of target population by Dec 31st
A health educator is analyzing data from a needs assessment and finds a statistically significant difference in smoking rates between 2 age groups. The next step is to:
a. Assume that age is the only factor influencing smoking rates
b. Explore potential confounding factors and conduct further analysis
c. Immediately develop a smoking sensation program for the older age group
d. Ignore the finding as it is not considered a priority health issue
b. Explore potential confounding factors and conduct further analyses
When conducting a needs assessment, it is important to involve community stakeholders because:
b. Their input can help identify the most pressing health needs& develop interventions
Which of the following is a potential limitation of using existing data for assessment?
a. It can be time-consuming and expensive
b. Data may not be relevant to specific population or health issue
c. It requires strong statistical analysis skills
d. It does not allow for direct interaction with community members
b. Data may not be relevant to specific population or health issue
A health educator is planning a needs assessment to address childhood obesity. Which of the following is a key informant?
a. Parent of child with obesity
b. Pediatrician
c. Child participating in a weight management program
d. Grocery store owner
b. Pediatrician
You are working with a community organization to develop health education program to address the issue of domestic violence. You have identified a need for more confidential & accessible resources for victims of domestic violence. Which of the following strategies would be most effective in addressing this need?
a. Partnering with local shelters to provide safe housing and support services
b. Providing educational material about domestic violence resources
c. Offering confidential counseling & legal assistance to victims of domestic violence
d. All of the above
You are conducting a needs assessment for a community experiencing high rates of substance use. You find that there is a lack of awareness about substance abuse treatment options and a stigma associated with seeking help. Which of the following strategies would be most effective in addressing this lack of awareness and stigma?
a. Organizing community events to raise awareness about substance abuse treatment options
b. Providing educational materials about substance abuse treatment services
c. Partnering with local substance abuse treatment centers to offer community outreach programs
D. All of the above
What is the purpose of a logic model in health education?
To visualize relationships between program inputs, activities, outputs, outcomes, & impact
What of the following is an example of a health outcome that can be measured in a needs assessment?
a. The number of people who attend a health education workshop
b. The number of people who report making healthy lifestyle changes
c. The cost of implementing health education program
d. The number of people who are aware of the health problem
b. The number of people who report making health lifestyle changes
What is the most important factor to consider when interpreting the results of a needs assessment?
a. Statistical significance of the findings
b. Relevance of findings to health education goals
c. Cost of implementing health education program
d. Availability of resources for health education
b. Relevance of findings to health education goals