CWP CWP Health Promotion and Disease Prevention 2

Question 1

Which leading cause of preventable death in the US is MOST directly addressed through physical activity promotion in wellness programs?

Accepted Answer

Cardiovascular disease

Answer

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?

Accepted Answer

150 minutes

Answer

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?

Accepted Answer

PHQ-9 (Patient Health Questionnaire-9)

Answer

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?

Accepted Answer

Socioeconomic status (income and education)

Answer

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?

Accepted Answer

Open questions, Affirmations, Reflections, Summaries

Answer

OARS describes the four core MI communication skills — open questions, affirmations, reflections, and summaries — used to elicit change talk.

(CWP) Certified Wellness Practitioner Practice Test

(CWP) Certified Wellness Practitioner Practice Test

CWP CWP Health Promotion and Disease Prevention 2