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Sample CHES - Certified Health Education Specialist Practice Questions

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1. A CHES employed by a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization is asked to support a local campaign to pass a new city ordinance. The CHES spends a significant portion of their work hours organizing community members to call city council members and urge them to vote 'yes.' Which of the following is the most important consideration for the CHES and their organization?

   • A. Obtaining written consent from city council members before contacting them.
   • B. Verifying that all community members contacted are registered voters.
   • C. Ensuring the time and resources spent do not constitute a 'substantial part' of the organization's activities, in compliance with IRS lobbying regulations.
   • D. Guaranteeing that the campaign messaging is approved by the national branch of the non-profit.

Answer: C. Ensuring the time and resources spent do not constitute a 'substantial part' of the organization's activities, in compliance with IRS lobbying regulations.

Under IRS regulations, 501(c)(3) organizations are prohibited from allowing a 'substantial part' of their activities to be attempts to influence legislation (lobbying). Violating this rule can jeopardize the organization's tax-exempt status. Therefore, tracking the time and resources dedicated to lobbying is a critical legal and financial consideration.

Answer: C. C. Clearly explaining the immediate risks of their condition, offering to call a taxi or family member for them, but ultimately honoring their decision not to seek care.

This scenario presents a conflict between autonomy (respecting the person's right to make their own decisions) and beneficence (acting in the person's best interest). For a competent adult, autonomy is a primary ethical consideration. The most ethical response is to ensure the person is fully informed of the risks (fulfilling the duty of beneficence) and to provide supportive resources, but to ultimately respect their right to refuse treatment. Calling EMS against their will (D) or contacting family without consent (A) would violate autonomy, while doing nothing (B) would neglect the principle of beneficence.

Answer: B. There is a 3% probability of obtaining these results if the null hypothesis is true

A p-value of 0.03 means there is a 3% probability that the observed difference occurred by chance if the null hypothesis were true.

Answer: A. A. Address the issue directly with the colleague and, if necessary, report the unethical practice to their supervisor or the appropriate professional organization.

The Code of Ethics for Health Education Specialists states a responsibility to the profession and to employers, which includes promoting ethical conduct and addressing unethical practices. The appropriate course of action involves addressing the issue respectfully with the colleague first. If the behavior continues, the CHES is ethically bound to report the practice to a supervisor or the relevant professional body to protect the public and uphold the integrity of the profession.

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