CHES General Practice 5

Question 1

Which of the following best describes 'primary prevention' in public health?

Accepted Answer

Actions taken before a health problem occurs to prevent its onset

Answer

Primary prevention targets healthy individuals to prevent disease onset through measures like vaccination, health education, and policy change.

Question 2

A health educator advocates for a smoke-free workplace policy. This action is best classified under which area of health education practice?

Accepted Answer

Health advocacy and policy development

Answer

Advocating for policies that create healthier environments falls under the health advocacy and policy development area of CHES practice.

Question 3

In motivational interviewing, the technique of 'reflective listening' serves to:

Accepted Answer

Demonstrate understanding and encourage deeper exploration of ambivalence

Answer

Reflective listening in MI involves mirroring or paraphrasing the client's statements to show understanding and help them explore their own feelings and motivations.

Question 4

A health educator calculates that for every dollar spent on a diabetes prevention program, $4 in healthcare costs are saved. This is best described as:

Accepted Answer

Cost-benefit analysis

Answer

Cost-benefit analysis expresses both costs and outcomes (benefits) in monetary terms to determine the financial return of a program.

Question 5

Which of the following is the correct hierarchy of evidence in public health research, from strongest to weakest?

Accepted Answer

Systematic reviews/meta-analyses → RCTs → cohort studies → expert opinion

Answer

The evidence hierarchy places systematic reviews and meta-analyses at the top, followed by RCTs, observational studies, and expert opinion at the bottom.

CHES - Certified Health Education Specialist Practice Test

CHES - Certified Health Education Specialist Practice Test

CHES General Practice 5