Praxis 5857 Practice Test Form 1
(Health and Physical Education)
Questions and Answers 100%
Pass
Which of the following should a teacher do first when planning for the beginning
of the school year? - CORRECT ANSWER-Assess students' prior knowledge-
Through Formative Assessments
The tendency of adolescents to imagine they are always being scrutinized by others
is best described as - CORRECT ANSWER-Imaginary Audience
is a stage in human development when adolescents falsely assume that their
appearance and behavior is constantly viewed by, and under the scrutiny of, others.
- CORRECT ANSWER-imaginary audience
Which of the following best describes the use of a behavior management
intervention for a health class? - CORRECT ANSWER-Assisting to stop a
behavior after it develops
,Preparing in advance to prevent misbehavior and Preparing a list of classroom
rules - CORRECT ANSWER-Prevention and Consequence strategies for
classroom behavior management
Helping a students with a substance abuse problem - CORRECT ANSWER-
Assistant a student with a personal issue
Which of the following resources can most effectively be used to implement the
Whole School, Whole Community, Whole Child (WSCC) model, formerly the
coordinated school health (CSH) approach? - CORRECT ANSWER-A school
wellness committee
School Wellness Committee - CORRECT ANSWER-is the best place to start
when implementing the Whole School, Whole Community, Whole Child (WSCC)
model.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) maintains a national
database of behavioral data for adolescents that can assist health educators in
planning programs. The title of the database is - CORRECT ANSWER-The
Youth Risk Behavior Surveillance System (YRBSS)
The Youth Risk Behavior Surveillance System (YRBSS) - CORRECT ANSWER-
provides vital information on risk behaviors among young people to target and
improve health programs more effectively.
Which of the following correctly defines mortality and morbidity? - CORRECT
ANSWER-Mortality= Death Rate
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,Morbidity= Illness rate
Which of the following behaviors are likely to be characteristic of a health-literate
person? - CORRECT ANSWER-Gathers current, reliable health information from
a variety of sources before deciding on a dieting program.
Advocates for daily physical activity in local schools.
Implements conflict-management skills to resolve a family dispute.
According to the National Health Education Standards, the four characteristics of
a health-literate person are - CORRECT ANSWER-being a critical thinker and
problem solver.
being a responsible, productive citizen.
being a self-directed learner.
being an effective communicator.
Two types of knowledge are included in the National Health Education Standards.
The first type is knowledge of health content. The second type is knowledge of -
CORRECT ANSWER-process and skills as applied to healthy living
Both types of knowledge are implied throughout the seven standards.
, Two types of knowledge are included in the National Health Education Standards.
- CORRECT ANSWER-Knowledge of Health content and Process and skills
applied to healthy living
Which of the following is the best way for health educators to keep up with new
technology and trends in their field? - CORRECT ANSWER-Attending health
seminars and conferences
Health seminars and conferences - CORRECT ANSWER-discuss current trends,
new technology, and research developing in the field. They are also a great place to
meet and share ideas with other professionals in health education.
Textbooks are valuable sources of information but - CORRECT ANSWER-they
may become outdated in time.
popular magazines - CORRECT ANSWER-do not generally publish research
studies, and diet and exercise books are written for profit, not necessarily for
promoting health education in schools.
Which of the following groups of behaviors contribute most to the mortality and
morbidity of teenagers? - CORRECT ANSWER-Alcohol and other drug use,
sexual behaviors, and behaviors that result in injury
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports,
statistics on teenager morbidity and mortality show that the risk increases -
CORRECT ANSWER-when teens use alcohol and other drugs, engage in unsafe
sexual behaviors, and engage in behaviors that result in unintentional injury.
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(Health and Physical Education)
Questions and Answers 100%
Pass
Which of the following should a teacher do first when planning for the beginning
of the school year? - CORRECT ANSWER-Assess students' prior knowledge-
Through Formative Assessments
The tendency of adolescents to imagine they are always being scrutinized by others
is best described as - CORRECT ANSWER-Imaginary Audience
is a stage in human development when adolescents falsely assume that their
appearance and behavior is constantly viewed by, and under the scrutiny of, others.
- CORRECT ANSWER-imaginary audience
Which of the following best describes the use of a behavior management
intervention for a health class? - CORRECT ANSWER-Assisting to stop a
behavior after it develops
,Preparing in advance to prevent misbehavior and Preparing a list of classroom
rules - CORRECT ANSWER-Prevention and Consequence strategies for
classroom behavior management
Helping a students with a substance abuse problem - CORRECT ANSWER-
Assistant a student with a personal issue
Which of the following resources can most effectively be used to implement the
Whole School, Whole Community, Whole Child (WSCC) model, formerly the
coordinated school health (CSH) approach? - CORRECT ANSWER-A school
wellness committee
School Wellness Committee - CORRECT ANSWER-is the best place to start
when implementing the Whole School, Whole Community, Whole Child (WSCC)
model.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) maintains a national
database of behavioral data for adolescents that can assist health educators in
planning programs. The title of the database is - CORRECT ANSWER-The
Youth Risk Behavior Surveillance System (YRBSS)
The Youth Risk Behavior Surveillance System (YRBSS) - CORRECT ANSWER-
provides vital information on risk behaviors among young people to target and
improve health programs more effectively.
Which of the following correctly defines mortality and morbidity? - CORRECT
ANSWER-Mortality= Death Rate
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,Morbidity= Illness rate
Which of the following behaviors are likely to be characteristic of a health-literate
person? - CORRECT ANSWER-Gathers current, reliable health information from
a variety of sources before deciding on a dieting program.
Advocates for daily physical activity in local schools.
Implements conflict-management skills to resolve a family dispute.
According to the National Health Education Standards, the four characteristics of
a health-literate person are - CORRECT ANSWER-being a critical thinker and
problem solver.
being a responsible, productive citizen.
being a self-directed learner.
being an effective communicator.
Two types of knowledge are included in the National Health Education Standards.
The first type is knowledge of health content. The second type is knowledge of -
CORRECT ANSWER-process and skills as applied to healthy living
Both types of knowledge are implied throughout the seven standards.
, Two types of knowledge are included in the National Health Education Standards.
- CORRECT ANSWER-Knowledge of Health content and Process and skills
applied to healthy living
Which of the following is the best way for health educators to keep up with new
technology and trends in their field? - CORRECT ANSWER-Attending health
seminars and conferences
Health seminars and conferences - CORRECT ANSWER-discuss current trends,
new technology, and research developing in the field. They are also a great place to
meet and share ideas with other professionals in health education.
Textbooks are valuable sources of information but - CORRECT ANSWER-they
may become outdated in time.
popular magazines - CORRECT ANSWER-do not generally publish research
studies, and diet and exercise books are written for profit, not necessarily for
promoting health education in schools.
Which of the following groups of behaviors contribute most to the mortality and
morbidity of teenagers? - CORRECT ANSWER-Alcohol and other drug use,
sexual behaviors, and behaviors that result in injury
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports,
statistics on teenager morbidity and mortality show that the risk increases -
CORRECT ANSWER-when teens use alcohol and other drugs, engage in unsafe
sexual behaviors, and engage in behaviors that result in unintentional injury.
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