CHES Basic 3

Question 1

Which ethical principle requires a health educator to act in the best interest of the individual or community they serve?

Accepted Answer

Beneficence

Answer

Beneficence means taking positive action to do good and promote the well-being of clients and communities.

Question 2

A health educator is reviewing program data and finds that outcomes differ significantly between racial groups. This is an example of a health:

Accepted Answer

Disparity

Answer

Health disparities are preventable differences in the burden of disease, injury, or violence that are closely linked to social disadvantages.

Question 3

Which of the following is a PRIMARY source of health data for community needs assessment?

Accepted Answer

Community surveys conducted by the educator

Answer

Primary data is collected firsthand by the health educator specifically for the current assessment, such as through surveys or interviews.

Question 4

The Ottawa Charter for Health Promotion identifies which of the following as a key action area?

Accepted Answer

Developing personal skills

Answer

The Ottawa Charter's five action areas include building healthy public policy, creating supportive environments, strengthening community action, developing personal skills, and reorienting health services.

Question 5

A health educator uses role-playing exercises to help participants practice refusing drugs. This technique primarily targets which learning domain?

Accepted Answer

Psychomotor

Answer

Role-playing builds psychomotor or skill-based competencies by having participants physically practice a behavior.

CHES - Certified Health Education Specialist Practice Test

CHES - Certified Health Education Specialist Practice Test

CHES Basic 3