PRAXIS 5857 PRACTICE EXAM
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS GRADED A+
2026
The tendency of adolescents to imagine they are always being scrutinized by others is best
described as - ANS The imaginary audience
The CDC maintains a national database of behavioral data For adolescents that can assist health
educators in planning programs. The title of the database is - ANS The youth risk behavior
surveillance system(YRBSS)
Two types of knowledge are included in the national health education standards. The first type
is knowledge of the health content. The second type is knowledge of - ANS process and skills
as applied to healthy living
Which of the following pairs of Federal agencies are responsible for creating and updating the
dietary guidelines for Americans? - ANS Department of Agriculture and the Department of
Health and Human Services
Isabella and Rosa have been best friends since they were in high school, however, Rosa has
developed a new set of friends since she went to college. Rosa notices that Isabella has not
been successful in forming new friendships with other people. Which of the following strategies
would best help Rosa maintain a friendly relationship with Isabella despite their different
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, interests? - ANS Reassuring Isabella that although her interests are changing, she still values
their friendship
Gingivitis that hasn't been and effectively treated can lead to which of the following more
serious conditions? - ANS Periodontal disease
What are the correct steps to take when administrating first aid to a stranger - ANS Apply
direct pressure with a gauze pad to stop the bleeding, wait until the bleeding stops to remove
debris, and wash the area with soap and warm water, dry the area and apply a small amount of
antibiotic ointment if the person has no known allergies, cover the area with a sterile gauze pad
and a bandage
Which of the following STI's result in a chronic condition even when treated medically? -
ANS Genital herpes
An individual who consumes 2350 cal a day but burns only 2000 cal a day can be expected to
gain how many pounds after 30 days? - ANS 3 pounds. (One pound =3,500 cal)
The performance indicators for national health education standards suggest expectations for
what students should know and be able to do by the end of which of the following grade levels?
- ANS Grades 2, 5,8, and 12
Life events such as getting married, beginning a new career, developing new friendships, and
mastering a new physical activity most likely cause? - ANS Eustress
In what ways can a health educator help families keep their children healthy? -
ANS Participating in the formation of a School Health Advisory Council
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QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS GRADED A+
2026
The tendency of adolescents to imagine they are always being scrutinized by others is best
described as - ANS The imaginary audience
The CDC maintains a national database of behavioral data For adolescents that can assist health
educators in planning programs. The title of the database is - ANS The youth risk behavior
surveillance system(YRBSS)
Two types of knowledge are included in the national health education standards. The first type
is knowledge of the health content. The second type is knowledge of - ANS process and skills
as applied to healthy living
Which of the following pairs of Federal agencies are responsible for creating and updating the
dietary guidelines for Americans? - ANS Department of Agriculture and the Department of
Health and Human Services
Isabella and Rosa have been best friends since they were in high school, however, Rosa has
developed a new set of friends since she went to college. Rosa notices that Isabella has not
been successful in forming new friendships with other people. Which of the following strategies
would best help Rosa maintain a friendly relationship with Isabella despite their different
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, interests? - ANS Reassuring Isabella that although her interests are changing, she still values
their friendship
Gingivitis that hasn't been and effectively treated can lead to which of the following more
serious conditions? - ANS Periodontal disease
What are the correct steps to take when administrating first aid to a stranger - ANS Apply
direct pressure with a gauze pad to stop the bleeding, wait until the bleeding stops to remove
debris, and wash the area with soap and warm water, dry the area and apply a small amount of
antibiotic ointment if the person has no known allergies, cover the area with a sterile gauze pad
and a bandage
Which of the following STI's result in a chronic condition even when treated medically? -
ANS Genital herpes
An individual who consumes 2350 cal a day but burns only 2000 cal a day can be expected to
gain how many pounds after 30 days? - ANS 3 pounds. (One pound =3,500 cal)
The performance indicators for national health education standards suggest expectations for
what students should know and be able to do by the end of which of the following grade levels?
- ANS Grades 2, 5,8, and 12
Life events such as getting married, beginning a new career, developing new friendships, and
mastering a new physical activity most likely cause? - ANS Eustress
In what ways can a health educator help families keep their children healthy? -
ANS Participating in the formation of a School Health Advisory Council
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