MCHES Exam – Questions With Accurate Solutions
Health Belief Model (HBM) Right Ans - model to address feelings of
susceptibility and belief in the seriousness of health problem
Quota Right Ans - selecting individuals who have certain characteristics up
to a certain number
Capacity Assessment Right Ans - the process of identifying research
strengths and weaknesses at the individual, organizational and systems level
Gantt Chart Right Ans - a visual representation of all the tasks that need to
be completed before, during, and after the program
Critical Path Method Right Ans - graphically shows timelines and
relationships to tasks; in addition, CPM adds the ability to show those
components that are the most important in adhering to the timeline
discource Right Ans - use linguistics to interpret verbal & nonverbal
communication
grounded theory approach Right Ans - use data to develop thoery
narrative analysis approach Right Ans - using theory to assist them in
drawing conclusions
elements of advocacy plans Right Ans - goals, organizational
considerations, constituents, allies/opponents, targets, and tactics
Belmont Report Right Ans - ethical principles and guidelines for the
protection of human subjects of research
content analysis Right Ans - an evaluation technique used to asses media
coverage quality and programming content that reaches the priority audience
Fidelity of Implementation Right Ans - The degree to which a program,
curriculum, or intervention is used as it was intended or designed to be used
,cross-sectional study Right Ans - A study in which a representative cross
section of the population is tested or surveyed at one specific time.
Gross Rating Points (GRPs) Right Ans - a measure used for comparing the
effectiveness of different media vehicles: average reach x frequency
systematic review Right Ans - type of lit review used to identify current
gaps in lit after a comprehensive review of lit on a topic
bottom-up budget Right Ans - A type of budget where the work effort is
estimated first (usually at the bottom of a balance sheet) and then the total fee
required to perform the work is determined from it (working up toward the
top of the sheet).
Semi-variable Expenses Right Ans - Those expenses which may or may not
continue during the period of interruption
policy brief Right Ans - covers policy recommendations, options and is
provided to a decision maker to convince that person to take specific action on
an issue
In-Cash & In-Kind Right Ans - contributing income classified as this when
creating a budget for grant app.
Diffusion of Innovations Theory Right Ans - community level theory that's
used to describe rate at which new program/activity will spread throughout
group of ppl
Precede-Proceed Model Right Ans - Consists of eight phases that provide a
framework for intervention. It is an educational and ecologic model that
incorporates planning for evidence-based best practices, interventions, and
integration of evaluation methods for improvement of quality.
phasing in Right Ans - implementation of an intervention with a series of
small groups instead of the entire population
section most likely read by stakeholders Right Ans - executive
summary/conclusions
, task force Right Ans - an action-oriented, time limited alliance for health
issue advocacy
Coalitions are Right Ans - formed to share information and resources
around community issues, formal and long term
Oragnic Right Ans - type of social media reach
type of study results used to inform development of new health education
interventions Right Ans - research
cooperative agreement Right Ans - method of financing for program; when
intervention needs to be expanded but sponsoring agency has limited funding
so finding another agency to provide sponsor with a larger venue in exchange
for access to sponsors educational library
needs assessment Right Ans - the process of identifying, analyzing, and
prioritizing the needs of a priority population
partners Right Ans - individuals or organizations that bring knowledge,
skills, or resources to the table and are willing to share risks, responsibilities,
and rewards
Stakeholders Right Ans - who affect and are affected by change and have
interest in thr the results and/or what would be done with those results
primary data Right Ans - obtain accurate data about problems, influence
and potential solutions to health issues specific to the community ex.) surveys,
interviews, self-assessments
Social Ecological Model Right Ans - individual, interpersonal,
organizational, community, public policy
why use surveillance systems? Right Ans - they provide data for
community assessments/planning, setting health priorities
Reliability Right Ans - consistency, dependability, stability of measurement
process
Health Belief Model (HBM) Right Ans - model to address feelings of
susceptibility and belief in the seriousness of health problem
Quota Right Ans - selecting individuals who have certain characteristics up
to a certain number
Capacity Assessment Right Ans - the process of identifying research
strengths and weaknesses at the individual, organizational and systems level
Gantt Chart Right Ans - a visual representation of all the tasks that need to
be completed before, during, and after the program
Critical Path Method Right Ans - graphically shows timelines and
relationships to tasks; in addition, CPM adds the ability to show those
components that are the most important in adhering to the timeline
discource Right Ans - use linguistics to interpret verbal & nonverbal
communication
grounded theory approach Right Ans - use data to develop thoery
narrative analysis approach Right Ans - using theory to assist them in
drawing conclusions
elements of advocacy plans Right Ans - goals, organizational
considerations, constituents, allies/opponents, targets, and tactics
Belmont Report Right Ans - ethical principles and guidelines for the
protection of human subjects of research
content analysis Right Ans - an evaluation technique used to asses media
coverage quality and programming content that reaches the priority audience
Fidelity of Implementation Right Ans - The degree to which a program,
curriculum, or intervention is used as it was intended or designed to be used
,cross-sectional study Right Ans - A study in which a representative cross
section of the population is tested or surveyed at one specific time.
Gross Rating Points (GRPs) Right Ans - a measure used for comparing the
effectiveness of different media vehicles: average reach x frequency
systematic review Right Ans - type of lit review used to identify current
gaps in lit after a comprehensive review of lit on a topic
bottom-up budget Right Ans - A type of budget where the work effort is
estimated first (usually at the bottom of a balance sheet) and then the total fee
required to perform the work is determined from it (working up toward the
top of the sheet).
Semi-variable Expenses Right Ans - Those expenses which may or may not
continue during the period of interruption
policy brief Right Ans - covers policy recommendations, options and is
provided to a decision maker to convince that person to take specific action on
an issue
In-Cash & In-Kind Right Ans - contributing income classified as this when
creating a budget for grant app.
Diffusion of Innovations Theory Right Ans - community level theory that's
used to describe rate at which new program/activity will spread throughout
group of ppl
Precede-Proceed Model Right Ans - Consists of eight phases that provide a
framework for intervention. It is an educational and ecologic model that
incorporates planning for evidence-based best practices, interventions, and
integration of evaluation methods for improvement of quality.
phasing in Right Ans - implementation of an intervention with a series of
small groups instead of the entire population
section most likely read by stakeholders Right Ans - executive
summary/conclusions
, task force Right Ans - an action-oriented, time limited alliance for health
issue advocacy
Coalitions are Right Ans - formed to share information and resources
around community issues, formal and long term
Oragnic Right Ans - type of social media reach
type of study results used to inform development of new health education
interventions Right Ans - research
cooperative agreement Right Ans - method of financing for program; when
intervention needs to be expanded but sponsoring agency has limited funding
so finding another agency to provide sponsor with a larger venue in exchange
for access to sponsors educational library
needs assessment Right Ans - the process of identifying, analyzing, and
prioritizing the needs of a priority population
partners Right Ans - individuals or organizations that bring knowledge,
skills, or resources to the table and are willing to share risks, responsibilities,
and rewards
Stakeholders Right Ans - who affect and are affected by change and have
interest in thr the results and/or what would be done with those results
primary data Right Ans - obtain accurate data about problems, influence
and potential solutions to health issues specific to the community ex.) surveys,
interviews, self-assessments
Social Ecological Model Right Ans - individual, interpersonal,
organizational, community, public policy
why use surveillance systems? Right Ans - they provide data for
community assessments/planning, setting health priorities
Reliability Right Ans - consistency, dependability, stability of measurement
process
