CHES General Practice 2

Question 1

Which of the following best describes the social-ecological model of health behavior?

Accepted Answer

A framework examining multiple levels of influence including individual, interpersonal, community, and policy

Answer

The social-ecological model recognizes that health behavior is shaped by multiple interacting levels: individual, interpersonal, organizational, community, and policy.

Question 2

A health educator uses 'teach-back' with a patient who has newly diagnosed hypertension. What is the primary purpose of this technique?

Accepted Answer

To confirm the patient understands the information by having them repeat it in their own words

Answer

Teach-back verifies patient comprehension by asking them to restate key information in their own words, enabling the educator to correct misunderstandings immediately.

Question 3

When developing a community health program, which step comes FIRST in the planning process?

Accepted Answer

Conducting a community needs assessment

Answer

A community needs assessment is the foundational first step, identifying existing health problems, assets, and priorities before any program design begins.

Question 4

According to the Health Belief Model, 'perceived barriers' refers to:

Accepted Answer

An individual's belief about the costs or obstacles to taking a health action

Answer

In the Health Belief Model, perceived barriers are the individual's own assessment of the obstacles that make a recommended health action difficult to take.

Question 5

A CHES professional is reviewing a grant proposal. Which section should outline how the program's success will be measured?

Accepted Answer

Evaluation plan

Answer

The evaluation plan describes the methods, tools, and timeline used to measure whether the program achieved its intended outcomes.

CHES - Certified Health Education Specialist Practice Test

CHES - Certified Health Education Specialist Practice Test

CHES General Practice 2