CHES Questions with Correct Answers 100% Pass

CHES Questions with Correct Answers 100% Pass 1. Which of the following is not a true statement about the use of focus groups in the development of a needs assessment survey? a. A focus group is a good way to obtain information and identify issues, concerns, or strengths by posing specific questions to be discussed using a small group of people b. A focus group should consist of a mixed group of people in order to get a variety of opinions concerning specific questions to be discussed c. The facilitator of the focus group should try to keep the conversation on topic by gently veering back to the question at hand but should try to let the participants speak freely d. After the focus group is finished, the information should be compiled based on the answers to the questions and categorized within each Copyright ©EMILLYCHARLOTE 2025 ACADEMIC YEAR, ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. Page 2/12 question - ANSWER-1. B: A focus group is a small group of individuals who are selected based on certain similarities such as age, stage in life, or place of residence. Trying to set up a focus group with certain similarities helps to keep individuals from feeling intimidated by others' opinions. Multiple focus groups can be set up using different types. The focus group is led by a moderator or facilitator who poses certain questions to the group involving strengths, issues, concerns, or other topics to be discussed. The facilitator should lead the discussion and try to help the group stay on topic but try to remain in the background so people can talk freely. Opinions are collected, and the information that is obtained is subjective and not statistically valid. Once the focus group is finished, the information can be compiled based on the questions that were discussed then categorized within each question. The information that is obtained can be the start of the needs assessment. 2. When collecting health-related data, sources of secondary data include all of the following except: a. Observation Copyright ©EMILLYCHARLOTE 2025 ACADEMIC YEAR, ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. Page 3/12 b. Vital records c. Peer-reviewed journals d. United States Census Bureau - ANSWER-2. A: When conducting a needs assessment, sources of health-related data can be obtained from two areas. Primary data are collected using techniques such as interview, observation of the population being studied, community forums, questionnaires, or a self-assessment tool. Secondary data sources include obtaining data from government agencies such as the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, United States Census Bureau, or the Department of Health and Human Services. Secondary data can also be obtained from state or local agencies that keep various types of vital records or statistics such as morbidity or mortality records, disease registries, or police records. Nongovernment agencies such as hospitals can provide various types of secondary data such as information on discharges. Peer