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WGU D402 OBJECTIVE ASSESSMENT V1 & V2 NEWEST 2026
TEST BANK| D402 COMMUNITY AND PUBLIC HEALTH OA
EXAM WITH COMPLETE REAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT VERIFIED ANSWERS/ ALREADY GRADED A+ (MOST
RECENT!!)
Which statement is an example of what a person in the maintenance
phase of the Stages of Change model would say? ......ANSWER......"I
have been getting at least eight hours of sleep each night for the past
year."
What is an assessment in the PRECEDE-PROCEED model of health used
to identify and analyze factors contributing to water contamination in a
community? ......ANSWER......Environmental assessment
Which statement is an example of a person's belief of consequences as
described by the Health Belief Model? ......ANSWER......"I may die if I
contract COVID-19 because I already have chronic obstructive
pulmonary disease (COPD)."
Which phase of the Stages of Change model suggests a person has
stopped smoking for at least a year? ......ANSWER......Maintenance
Which factors in the socio-ecological model of health include rules,
regulations and policies, and formal structures that promote or
constrain healthy behaviors? ......ANSWER......Institutional
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Which statement is an example of what a person in the termination
phase of the Stages of Change model would say? ......ANSWER......"Now
that I have been exercising at least five times a week for the last year, I
have no desire to stop."
Which statement is an example of a person's cue to action as described
by the Health Belief Model? ......ANSWER......"Many of my friends have
become very ill with the flu, so I should get the vaccine."
What is an example of an institutional factor aligned with the socio-
ecological model of health? ......ANSWER......Providing hand-washing
stations with directions around the workplace
Which is the primary objective of the Stages of Change model?
......ANSWER......To modify behaviors for long-term health
Which purpose do community health assessments fulfill in health?
......ANSWER......Collecting information on state and local level health
services
What is a role of public health? ......ANSWER......Public health improves
health through the understanding of disease and health patterns.
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Which role does a health and human services (HHS) professional play
when performing cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and first aid?
......ANSWER......Emergency care provider
Which role does the school nurse play when speaking with a student's
medical provider about activity restrictions when the student comes to
school wearing a cast? ......ANSWER......Care coordinator
What is a primary role of a community health provider?
......ANSWER......Supporting geographical health
Which role do local, state, and federal regulatory professionals play in
regulating and supporting public health practices for disease
prevention? ......ANSWER......Public policy creation and enforcement
Community health nurses change their personal protective equipment
(PPE) after each patient visit and use proper handwashing techniques.
Which community health role are the nurses enacting?
......ANSWER......Preventing disease transmission
Which role does a community health organizer play after determining a
community requires more mental health support for its homeless
population? ......ANSWER......Plan creator
What is a primary role of public health authorities?
......ANSWER......Policy analysis, development, and assessment
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Which role does a public health professional play when using the health
belief model to influence a patient's behavior?
......ANSWER......Supporting self-efficacy
Which role would a public health nurse play when encouraging patients
to gain more control over their personal health?
......ANSWER......Community empowerment
Which community health initiative would support reducing the spread
of infectious diseases through information dissemination?
......ANSWER......Hosting a public workshop focused on disease spread
and transmission
A community is experiencing higher levels of crime. After surveying
community members, a task force identifies the areas most susceptible
to crime and suggests a plan to add lighting to specific intersections and
secure abandoned buildings. Which community health strategy does
the task force employ? ......ANSWER......Change to the environment
Which goal supports community health education?
......ANSWER......Develop programs to the needs of a specific community
Which group of people would receive education about a health
initiative after it has been approved to be tested in a community?
WGU D402 OBJECTIVE ASSESSMENT V1 & V2 NEWEST 2026
TEST BANK| D402 COMMUNITY AND PUBLIC HEALTH OA
EXAM WITH COMPLETE REAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT VERIFIED ANSWERS/ ALREADY GRADED A+ (MOST
RECENT!!)
Which statement is an example of what a person in the maintenance
phase of the Stages of Change model would say? ......ANSWER......"I
have been getting at least eight hours of sleep each night for the past
year."
What is an assessment in the PRECEDE-PROCEED model of health used
to identify and analyze factors contributing to water contamination in a
community? ......ANSWER......Environmental assessment
Which statement is an example of a person's belief of consequences as
described by the Health Belief Model? ......ANSWER......"I may die if I
contract COVID-19 because I already have chronic obstructive
pulmonary disease (COPD)."
Which phase of the Stages of Change model suggests a person has
stopped smoking for at least a year? ......ANSWER......Maintenance
Which factors in the socio-ecological model of health include rules,
regulations and policies, and formal structures that promote or
constrain healthy behaviors? ......ANSWER......Institutional
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Which statement is an example of what a person in the termination
phase of the Stages of Change model would say? ......ANSWER......"Now
that I have been exercising at least five times a week for the last year, I
have no desire to stop."
Which statement is an example of a person's cue to action as described
by the Health Belief Model? ......ANSWER......"Many of my friends have
become very ill with the flu, so I should get the vaccine."
What is an example of an institutional factor aligned with the socio-
ecological model of health? ......ANSWER......Providing hand-washing
stations with directions around the workplace
Which is the primary objective of the Stages of Change model?
......ANSWER......To modify behaviors for long-term health
Which purpose do community health assessments fulfill in health?
......ANSWER......Collecting information on state and local level health
services
What is a role of public health? ......ANSWER......Public health improves
health through the understanding of disease and health patterns.
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Which role does a health and human services (HHS) professional play
when performing cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and first aid?
......ANSWER......Emergency care provider
Which role does the school nurse play when speaking with a student's
medical provider about activity restrictions when the student comes to
school wearing a cast? ......ANSWER......Care coordinator
What is a primary role of a community health provider?
......ANSWER......Supporting geographical health
Which role do local, state, and federal regulatory professionals play in
regulating and supporting public health practices for disease
prevention? ......ANSWER......Public policy creation and enforcement
Community health nurses change their personal protective equipment
(PPE) after each patient visit and use proper handwashing techniques.
Which community health role are the nurses enacting?
......ANSWER......Preventing disease transmission
Which role does a community health organizer play after determining a
community requires more mental health support for its homeless
population? ......ANSWER......Plan creator
What is a primary role of public health authorities?
......ANSWER......Policy analysis, development, and assessment
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Which role does a public health professional play when using the health
belief model to influence a patient's behavior?
......ANSWER......Supporting self-efficacy
Which role would a public health nurse play when encouraging patients
to gain more control over their personal health?
......ANSWER......Community empowerment
Which community health initiative would support reducing the spread
of infectious diseases through information dissemination?
......ANSWER......Hosting a public workshop focused on disease spread
and transmission
A community is experiencing higher levels of crime. After surveying
community members, a task force identifies the areas most susceptible
to crime and suggests a plan to add lighting to specific intersections and
secure abandoned buildings. Which community health strategy does
the task force employ? ......ANSWER......Change to the environment
Which goal supports community health education?
......ANSWER......Develop programs to the needs of a specific community
Which group of people would receive education about a health
initiative after it has been approved to be tested in a community?
