CHES NCHEC Exam – 7th Edition Practice Questions and Answers (Q&A Format)
In the social ecological model, a school or worksite would fall under which factor or level?
Institutional
A local health department has decided to adopt an evidence-based program for obesity
prevention with educational materials that are not completely compatible with the community
it serves. In the process of adapting the materials to make them more suitable for the
population, the health education specialist should be cautious not to: substitute statics for
other racial or ethnic populations
If selecting items from an existing instrument, which of the following is the correct procedure?
Retain scales to cover an entire domain, rather than select one question for a complex
domain
With so many changes in health education and health-related policy on a daily basis, it is
essential that health education specialists advocate for professional development for the field.
What is a way to advocate for professional development in the field of health education?
Publish articles in peer-reviewed journals on the importance of professional development
A health educational specialist is developing a new web site as a part of an intervention for
people with visual disabilities. Which law should the health education specialist review and
consider when developing the website? Sectional 508 of the Rehabilitation Act
Which of the following is true about successful partnerships? Effective communications
should include feedback loops through which intentions, ideas, and information can be
exchanged.
Give an example of grassroots advocacy Starting a community petition drive
, A hospital is expanding outreach services and facilities with a new unit focused on prevention
and the treatment of chronic disease. The health education specialist is tasked with gathering
local data on these conditions. Which is the most useful rate to use? Prevalence Rate
A foodborne outbreak has closed three local restaurants, and epidemiologists and food safety
staff are hoping to identify the outbreak source. Health education specialists and
communication specialists plan to use earned media and social media to educate local
community members about the outbreak. What should the health education specialists and
communication specialists do first? Identify the audience
A health education specialist notices one of the lessons is not working as planned. What is the
appropriate way to proceed? Adapt the lesson to the learners needs so they are able to
understand the information or skill
During flue season, the health education specialists often try to promote the flu vaccine to the
general public. According to the Elaboration Likelihood Model, a person who does not feel
susceptible to the flu might not pay attention tot he messages promotion the vaccine. How
might a health education specialist craft a message in order to target this person? Use
peripheral stimuli, such as pictures or video to increase attention.
In planning a health education program, a health education specialist needs to develop a
timeline for delivery of the intervention. Which of the following accomplishes this task?
Gantt Chart
A health educator has just begun his career after graduation. He is trying to make contacts with
other professionals so that he can network and share ideas. Which of the following ways is the
best way to achieve this? Join a professional health education organization
According to which theory or model do people assess the threat of an emerging disease by
assessing their perceived susceptibility against the severity of the disease? Health Belief
Model
In the social ecological model, a school or worksite would fall under which factor or level?
Institutional
A local health department has decided to adopt an evidence-based program for obesity
prevention with educational materials that are not completely compatible with the community
it serves. In the process of adapting the materials to make them more suitable for the
population, the health education specialist should be cautious not to: substitute statics for
other racial or ethnic populations
If selecting items from an existing instrument, which of the following is the correct procedure?
Retain scales to cover an entire domain, rather than select one question for a complex
domain
With so many changes in health education and health-related policy on a daily basis, it is
essential that health education specialists advocate for professional development for the field.
What is a way to advocate for professional development in the field of health education?
Publish articles in peer-reviewed journals on the importance of professional development
A health educational specialist is developing a new web site as a part of an intervention for
people with visual disabilities. Which law should the health education specialist review and
consider when developing the website? Sectional 508 of the Rehabilitation Act
Which of the following is true about successful partnerships? Effective communications
should include feedback loops through which intentions, ideas, and information can be
exchanged.
Give an example of grassroots advocacy Starting a community petition drive
, A hospital is expanding outreach services and facilities with a new unit focused on prevention
and the treatment of chronic disease. The health education specialist is tasked with gathering
local data on these conditions. Which is the most useful rate to use? Prevalence Rate
A foodborne outbreak has closed three local restaurants, and epidemiologists and food safety
staff are hoping to identify the outbreak source. Health education specialists and
communication specialists plan to use earned media and social media to educate local
community members about the outbreak. What should the health education specialists and
communication specialists do first? Identify the audience
A health education specialist notices one of the lessons is not working as planned. What is the
appropriate way to proceed? Adapt the lesson to the learners needs so they are able to
understand the information or skill
During flue season, the health education specialists often try to promote the flu vaccine to the
general public. According to the Elaboration Likelihood Model, a person who does not feel
susceptible to the flu might not pay attention tot he messages promotion the vaccine. How
might a health education specialist craft a message in order to target this person? Use
peripheral stimuli, such as pictures or video to increase attention.
In planning a health education program, a health education specialist needs to develop a
timeline for delivery of the intervention. Which of the following accomplishes this task?
Gantt Chart
A health educator has just begun his career after graduation. He is trying to make contacts with
other professionals so that he can network and share ideas. Which of the following ways is the
best way to achieve this? Join a professional health education organization
According to which theory or model do people assess the threat of an emerging disease by
assessing their perceived susceptibility against the severity of the disease? Health Belief
Model
