CWP CWP Health Promotion and Disease Prevention 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: Which leading cause of preventable death in the US is MOST directly addressed through physical activity promotion in wellness programs?
- Cardiovascular disease (Correct answer)
- Unintentional poisoning
- Influenza
- Foodborne illness
Correct answer: Cardiovascular disease
Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death in the US and is significantly reduced by regular physical activity, making it a primary wellness program target.
Question 2: The 2018 Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans recommend that adults get at least how many minutes of moderate-intensity aerobic activity per week?
- 150 minutes (Correct answer)
- 60 minutes
- 300 minutes
- 90 minutes
Correct answer: 150 minutes
The 2018 guidelines recommend at least 150 minutes of moderate-intensity or 75 minutes of vigorous-intensity aerobic activity per week for substantial health benefits.
Question 3: A CWP screening employees for depression risk would MOST appropriately use which validated tool?
- PHQ-9 (Patient Health Questionnaire-9) (Correct answer)
- GAD-7 for anxiety only
- SF-36 general health survey
- Beck Anxiety Inventory
Correct answer: PHQ-9 (Patient Health Questionnaire-9)
The PHQ-9 is a validated, widely used nine-item tool for screening and monitoring depression severity in primary care and workplace settings.
Question 4: Which social determinant of health has the GREATEST documented influence on overall health outcomes?
- Socioeconomic status (income and education) (Correct answer)
- Access to gym facilities
- Genetic predisposition only
- Personal motivation
Correct answer: Socioeconomic status (income and education)
Socioeconomic factors including income, education, and employment are consistently identified as the strongest predictors of population health disparities.
Question 5: In motivational interviewing (MI), what does 'OARS' stand for?
- Open questions, Affirmations, Reflections, Summaries (Correct answer)
- Objectives, Assessments, Referrals, Support
- Outcomes, Actions, Results, Strategies
- Observations, Agreements, Resources, Solutions
Correct answer: Open questions, Affirmations, Reflections, Summaries
OARS describes the four core MI communication skills — open questions, affirmations, reflections, and summaries — used to elicit change talk.
Question 6: Which type of prevention does a CWP employ when administering a flu vaccination clinic at a worksite?
- Primary prevention (Correct answer)
- Secondary prevention
- Tertiary prevention
- Palliative care
Correct answer: Primary prevention
Vaccination prevents disease before it occurs, which is the definition of primary prevention.
CWP CWP Health Promotion and Disease Prevention 2
Which leading cause of preventable death in the US is MOST directly addressed through physical activity promotion in wellness programs?