CERTIFIED HEALTH EDUCATION SPECIALIST EXAM NEWEST 2024 ACTUAL EXAM COMPLETE 150
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS
Primary purpose of needs assessment - (answer) determine what health education activities are
appropriate in a given setting.
Phasing in: - (answer) program offered in increments
Needs assessment - (answer) systematic, planned collection of information about the health
knowledge, perceptions, attitudes, motivation and practices of individuals or groups and the quality of
the socioeconomic environment in which they live.
Primary Data: - (answer) data gathered by the health education specialist directly
Secondary Data - (answer) data that have been already collected by others and may not be directly
gathered from the individual or population being assessed (ex. Census records, Disease Registries)
Identify existing and needed resources to conduct assessments (6 Step Process) - (answer) a)
determine the scope of work and purpose of the needs assessment
b) gather the data
c) analyze the data
d) identify any factors linked to the health problem e) identify the focus of the problem
f) validate the need before continuing with the planning process
Epidemiological model - (answer) focus on epidemiological data (birth rates, death rates, etc.)
Public health model: - (answer) quantify health data
Social model - (answer) investigates social or political issues that influence health
Asset model - (answer) focuses on strength of community and looks to find ways to use existing assets
to improve health
,CERTIFIED HEALTH EDUCATION SPECIALIST EXAM NEWEST 2024 ACTUAL EXAM COMPLETE 150
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS
Rapid model: - (answer) used when time and money are lacking for needs assessment, offered basic
information
Quantitative Data: - (answer) numerically describe what is happening
Qualitative Data: - (answer) not numerical, usually descriptions of what is happening
Examples of Primary Data: - (answer) surveys, interviews, observations, community forums, focus
groups, nominal group process, Delphi panel, self-assessment instruments, community capacity
inventory or community asset map.
Nominal Group Process - (answer) a few representatives from the priority population are asked to
respond to questions based on specific needs. Privately rank ideas and then share ranking in round robin
style
Delphi Panel: - (answer) group process generates consensus by using a series of mailed or e-mailed
questionnaires. Involves decision makers, staff and program participants
Community Capacity Inventory: - (answer) list of skills and assets of community
Community Asset Maps: - (answer) physical map of available resources (libraries, parks, churches, etc.)
Examples of Secondary Data: - (answer) epidemiological data (birth rates, death rates, incidence and
prevalence)
informed consent: - (answer) the agreement to voluntarily and willingly participate in a study based on
a full disclosure of what constitutes participation in the study as well as risks and benefits.
, CERTIFIED HEALTH EDUCATION SPECIALIST EXAM NEWEST 2024 ACTUAL EXAM COMPLETE 150
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS
Institutional Review Board (IRB): - (answer) composed of researchers and community members or
stakeholders who review proposed research for compliance with federal regulations governing research
involving human subjects.
Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA): - (answer) protect personal health
information. In order for health data to be used, individual permission must be granted, with some
exceptions.
Behavioral (lifestyle) Factors: - (answer) behaviors or actions of individuals, groups or communities.
May include compliance, consumption and utilization patters, coping, preventative actions and self-care.
Environmental Factors: - (answer) determinants outside of the individual that can be modified to
support behavior, health and quality of life. Example: economic factors, physical factors, public services
and access to and affordability of health services.
Individual Factors: - (answer) educational, social and cultural characteristics of the individual. Include
knowledge, attitude, beliefs and perceptions related to health.
Predisposing Factors: - (answer) individual knowledge and affective traits
Enabling Factors: - (answer) factors that make possible a change in behavior
Reinforcing Factors: - (answer) feedback and encouragement results from a changed behavior
Resource inventory: - (answer) identify gaps or needs in health education services and the delivery of
those services. At this stage, health educators can begin to outline a preliminary budget as well as search
for funding opportunities.
Primary prevention: - (answer) targeted towards health individuals to attempt to reduce risk for illness
or injury.
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS
Primary purpose of needs assessment - (answer) determine what health education activities are
appropriate in a given setting.
Phasing in: - (answer) program offered in increments
Needs assessment - (answer) systematic, planned collection of information about the health
knowledge, perceptions, attitudes, motivation and practices of individuals or groups and the quality of
the socioeconomic environment in which they live.
Primary Data: - (answer) data gathered by the health education specialist directly
Secondary Data - (answer) data that have been already collected by others and may not be directly
gathered from the individual or population being assessed (ex. Census records, Disease Registries)
Identify existing and needed resources to conduct assessments (6 Step Process) - (answer) a)
determine the scope of work and purpose of the needs assessment
b) gather the data
c) analyze the data
d) identify any factors linked to the health problem e) identify the focus of the problem
f) validate the need before continuing with the planning process
Epidemiological model - (answer) focus on epidemiological data (birth rates, death rates, etc.)
Public health model: - (answer) quantify health data
Social model - (answer) investigates social or political issues that influence health
Asset model - (answer) focuses on strength of community and looks to find ways to use existing assets
to improve health
,CERTIFIED HEALTH EDUCATION SPECIALIST EXAM NEWEST 2024 ACTUAL EXAM COMPLETE 150
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS
Rapid model: - (answer) used when time and money are lacking for needs assessment, offered basic
information
Quantitative Data: - (answer) numerically describe what is happening
Qualitative Data: - (answer) not numerical, usually descriptions of what is happening
Examples of Primary Data: - (answer) surveys, interviews, observations, community forums, focus
groups, nominal group process, Delphi panel, self-assessment instruments, community capacity
inventory or community asset map.
Nominal Group Process - (answer) a few representatives from the priority population are asked to
respond to questions based on specific needs. Privately rank ideas and then share ranking in round robin
style
Delphi Panel: - (answer) group process generates consensus by using a series of mailed or e-mailed
questionnaires. Involves decision makers, staff and program participants
Community Capacity Inventory: - (answer) list of skills and assets of community
Community Asset Maps: - (answer) physical map of available resources (libraries, parks, churches, etc.)
Examples of Secondary Data: - (answer) epidemiological data (birth rates, death rates, incidence and
prevalence)
informed consent: - (answer) the agreement to voluntarily and willingly participate in a study based on
a full disclosure of what constitutes participation in the study as well as risks and benefits.
, CERTIFIED HEALTH EDUCATION SPECIALIST EXAM NEWEST 2024 ACTUAL EXAM COMPLETE 150
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS
Institutional Review Board (IRB): - (answer) composed of researchers and community members or
stakeholders who review proposed research for compliance with federal regulations governing research
involving human subjects.
Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA): - (answer) protect personal health
information. In order for health data to be used, individual permission must be granted, with some
exceptions.
Behavioral (lifestyle) Factors: - (answer) behaviors or actions of individuals, groups or communities.
May include compliance, consumption and utilization patters, coping, preventative actions and self-care.
Environmental Factors: - (answer) determinants outside of the individual that can be modified to
support behavior, health and quality of life. Example: economic factors, physical factors, public services
and access to and affordability of health services.
Individual Factors: - (answer) educational, social and cultural characteristics of the individual. Include
knowledge, attitude, beliefs and perceptions related to health.
Predisposing Factors: - (answer) individual knowledge and affective traits
Enabling Factors: - (answer) factors that make possible a change in behavior
Reinforcing Factors: - (answer) feedback and encouragement results from a changed behavior
Resource inventory: - (answer) identify gaps or needs in health education services and the delivery of
those services. At this stage, health educators can begin to outline a preliminary budget as well as search
for funding opportunities.
Primary prevention: - (answer) targeted towards health individuals to attempt to reduce risk for illness
or injury.
