CHES EXAM (CERTIFIED HEALTH EDUCATION
SPECIALIST) LATEST EXAM 2024/2025 TESTBANK WITH
ACTUAL QUESTIONS AND CORRECT VERIFIED
ANSWERS|ALREADY GRADED A+
Needs Assessment - ANSWER-to gather information to determine what health education activities
are appropriate in a given setting, systematic planned collection of information about the health
knowledge, perceptions, attitudes, motivation, and practices, attitudes, motivation, and practices of
individuals or groups and the quality socioeconomic environment where they live
primary data - ANSWER-data gathered directly from the or about the individual or population of
interest. surveys, interviews, focus groups and direct observation
secondary data - ANSWER-data that have already been collected by others that may or may not be
directly gathered from the individual or population assessed. peer reviewed journals
stakeholders - ANSWER-may be involved in program operations as program manager, program staff,
partners, funding agencies, coalition members
Process for needs assessment - ANSWER-1. determine the scope of work and the purpose for the
needs assessment.
2. gather the data
3. analyze the data
4. identify any factors linked to the health problem
5. identify the focus for the program
6. validate the need before continuing with planning process
theories & program planning - ANSWER-help shape the answers to the questions what, why, and
how
5 models of needs assessment - ANSWER-epidemiological model, public health, social, asset, rapid
,epidemiological model - ANSWER-focuses on epidemiological- death rates, prevalence rates, birth
rates
public health model - ANSWER-attempts to quantify health problems and often uses epidemiological
data- more focused on specific population and can be mindful of limitations of resources
social model - ANSWER-investigates social or political issues thatt influence health
asset model - ANSWER-focuses on strengths of a community, organization, or population and looks
to find ways to use existing assets to improve health
rapid - ANSWER-a framework used when time and money are lacking for a needs assessment- it
offers basic information but is lacking in detail
community forum or public meetings - ANSWER-bring together people in a particular populations to
discuss their perceptions of the community health problems
focus group - ANSWER-individuals invited to participate based and led by a group administer
nominal group processes - ANSWER-highly structured process in which a few representatives from
the priority population are asked to respond to questions based on specific needs. Uses small groups
of five to seven with each member of the group having equal voice and voting. Participants share
their opinions by privately ranking ideas proposed and then sharing ranking with the group in round
robin fashion- time consuming
Delphi Panel - ANSWER-group process that generates consensus by using a series of mailed or e-
mailed questionnaires. Involves three groups- decision makers, staff, and program participants.
Questionnaire containing one or two broad questions is sent to the entire group- answers are
analyzed. process repeats three to five times with more specific questions each time
self assessment instruments - ANSWER-require people to answer questions about their weight,
health history, behavior, screening results- gives client a risk assessment result
community capacity inventory - ANSWER-tool for identifying community resources. Developing a
written list of the skills and talents of individual community members, associations, and resources in
the neighborhood as a whole- found out by surveys, newspapers, soliciting
,community asset map - ANSWER-tool for identifying community resources. created by community
members as the "map" local resources, abilities, and other building blocks for community growth
and change. Visual assets of a community- library, playground, school, parks, houses of worship
Steps in designing and completing a survey - ANSWER-planning the survey, designing the survey,
collecting the data, planning data analysis, drawing the sample, constructing the questionnaire,
pretesting the questionnaire, revising the questionnaire, administering the survey, preparing the
data, verifying, entering data, tabulating, analyzing, recording and reporting
informed consent - ANSWER-the agreement to voluntarily and willingly participate in a study based
on full disclosure of what constitutes participation in the study and what the risks and benefits
involved in participation are
Institutional Review Board - ANSWER-are composed of researchers and community members or
stakeholders who review proposed research for compliance w/ federal regulations governing
research involving human subjects
Health Insurance & Portability Accountability Act - ANSWER-HIPAA protects personal health
information. In order for health data to be used, individual permission must be granted with some
exceptions
Sociological factors: Behavior - ANSWER-behaviors or actions of individual groups or communities.
Behavioral indicators include compliance, consumptions, utilization patterns, coping, preventative
actions, and self care
Environmental Factors - ANSWER-determinants outside the individual that can be modified to
support behavior, health, and quality of life- physical factors, health disparities
individual factors - ANSWER-educational, social, and cultural characteristics of the individual.
Personal knowledge, attitudes, beliefs, and perceptions related to health. Culture, religious, spiritual
beliefs and skill set must be considered
Learning Process - ANSWER-Hindrances- lack of time, scheduling processes, attitudes, external
stressers
Fosters- positive attitudes, community connectedness, self interest
, Analyze Assessment Findings - ANSWER-analyze data- primary and secondary
compare data with local, state, national, or historic situation
consider the social, cultural, and political environment
set priorities by: assessing the size or scope of the problem
determining the effectiveness of possible interventions, determining appropriateness, economics,
acceptability, resources, and legality of the possible intervention
Evaluation - ANSWER-assess a process or program to provide evidence and feedback for the
program.
Research - ANSWER-is an organized process using the scientific method for investigating problems.
Can be conducted with the intent to generalize findings from a sample to a larger population. Does
not always aim for, or achieve, evaluative conclusions, and it is restricted to empirical (rather than
evaluative) data. Bases observed, measured, or calculated conclusions on that data.
Reliability - ANSWER-the consistency, dependability, and stability of the measurement process.
Validity - ANSWER-the degree to which a test or assessment measures what it is intended to
measure.
Variables - ANSWER-operational forms of a construct. Designate how the construct will be measured
in designated scenarios.
Formative Evaluation - ANSWER-looks at an ongoing process of evaluation from planning through
implementation. Identifying and assessing the strengths and weaknesses of the way a health
educator implements a program. Allows for continual assessment; allows for monitoring progress,
troubleshooting, and corrective actions.
Process Evaluation - ANSWER-any combination of measures that occur as a program is implemented
to assure or improve the quality of performance or delivery
Summative Evaluation - ANSWER-often associated with measures of judgments that enable the
investigator to draw conclusions. It is also commonly associated with impact and outcome
evaluations. Focuses on the outcomes or products
SPECIALIST) LATEST EXAM 2024/2025 TESTBANK WITH
ACTUAL QUESTIONS AND CORRECT VERIFIED
ANSWERS|ALREADY GRADED A+
Needs Assessment - ANSWER-to gather information to determine what health education activities
are appropriate in a given setting, systematic planned collection of information about the health
knowledge, perceptions, attitudes, motivation, and practices, attitudes, motivation, and practices of
individuals or groups and the quality socioeconomic environment where they live
primary data - ANSWER-data gathered directly from the or about the individual or population of
interest. surveys, interviews, focus groups and direct observation
secondary data - ANSWER-data that have already been collected by others that may or may not be
directly gathered from the individual or population assessed. peer reviewed journals
stakeholders - ANSWER-may be involved in program operations as program manager, program staff,
partners, funding agencies, coalition members
Process for needs assessment - ANSWER-1. determine the scope of work and the purpose for the
needs assessment.
2. gather the data
3. analyze the data
4. identify any factors linked to the health problem
5. identify the focus for the program
6. validate the need before continuing with planning process
theories & program planning - ANSWER-help shape the answers to the questions what, why, and
how
5 models of needs assessment - ANSWER-epidemiological model, public health, social, asset, rapid
,epidemiological model - ANSWER-focuses on epidemiological- death rates, prevalence rates, birth
rates
public health model - ANSWER-attempts to quantify health problems and often uses epidemiological
data- more focused on specific population and can be mindful of limitations of resources
social model - ANSWER-investigates social or political issues thatt influence health
asset model - ANSWER-focuses on strengths of a community, organization, or population and looks
to find ways to use existing assets to improve health
rapid - ANSWER-a framework used when time and money are lacking for a needs assessment- it
offers basic information but is lacking in detail
community forum or public meetings - ANSWER-bring together people in a particular populations to
discuss their perceptions of the community health problems
focus group - ANSWER-individuals invited to participate based and led by a group administer
nominal group processes - ANSWER-highly structured process in which a few representatives from
the priority population are asked to respond to questions based on specific needs. Uses small groups
of five to seven with each member of the group having equal voice and voting. Participants share
their opinions by privately ranking ideas proposed and then sharing ranking with the group in round
robin fashion- time consuming
Delphi Panel - ANSWER-group process that generates consensus by using a series of mailed or e-
mailed questionnaires. Involves three groups- decision makers, staff, and program participants.
Questionnaire containing one or two broad questions is sent to the entire group- answers are
analyzed. process repeats three to five times with more specific questions each time
self assessment instruments - ANSWER-require people to answer questions about their weight,
health history, behavior, screening results- gives client a risk assessment result
community capacity inventory - ANSWER-tool for identifying community resources. Developing a
written list of the skills and talents of individual community members, associations, and resources in
the neighborhood as a whole- found out by surveys, newspapers, soliciting
,community asset map - ANSWER-tool for identifying community resources. created by community
members as the "map" local resources, abilities, and other building blocks for community growth
and change. Visual assets of a community- library, playground, school, parks, houses of worship
Steps in designing and completing a survey - ANSWER-planning the survey, designing the survey,
collecting the data, planning data analysis, drawing the sample, constructing the questionnaire,
pretesting the questionnaire, revising the questionnaire, administering the survey, preparing the
data, verifying, entering data, tabulating, analyzing, recording and reporting
informed consent - ANSWER-the agreement to voluntarily and willingly participate in a study based
on full disclosure of what constitutes participation in the study and what the risks and benefits
involved in participation are
Institutional Review Board - ANSWER-are composed of researchers and community members or
stakeholders who review proposed research for compliance w/ federal regulations governing
research involving human subjects
Health Insurance & Portability Accountability Act - ANSWER-HIPAA protects personal health
information. In order for health data to be used, individual permission must be granted with some
exceptions
Sociological factors: Behavior - ANSWER-behaviors or actions of individual groups or communities.
Behavioral indicators include compliance, consumptions, utilization patterns, coping, preventative
actions, and self care
Environmental Factors - ANSWER-determinants outside the individual that can be modified to
support behavior, health, and quality of life- physical factors, health disparities
individual factors - ANSWER-educational, social, and cultural characteristics of the individual.
Personal knowledge, attitudes, beliefs, and perceptions related to health. Culture, religious, spiritual
beliefs and skill set must be considered
Learning Process - ANSWER-Hindrances- lack of time, scheduling processes, attitudes, external
stressers
Fosters- positive attitudes, community connectedness, self interest
, Analyze Assessment Findings - ANSWER-analyze data- primary and secondary
compare data with local, state, national, or historic situation
consider the social, cultural, and political environment
set priorities by: assessing the size or scope of the problem
determining the effectiveness of possible interventions, determining appropriateness, economics,
acceptability, resources, and legality of the possible intervention
Evaluation - ANSWER-assess a process or program to provide evidence and feedback for the
program.
Research - ANSWER-is an organized process using the scientific method for investigating problems.
Can be conducted with the intent to generalize findings from a sample to a larger population. Does
not always aim for, or achieve, evaluative conclusions, and it is restricted to empirical (rather than
evaluative) data. Bases observed, measured, or calculated conclusions on that data.
Reliability - ANSWER-the consistency, dependability, and stability of the measurement process.
Validity - ANSWER-the degree to which a test or assessment measures what it is intended to
measure.
Variables - ANSWER-operational forms of a construct. Designate how the construct will be measured
in designated scenarios.
Formative Evaluation - ANSWER-looks at an ongoing process of evaluation from planning through
implementation. Identifying and assessing the strengths and weaknesses of the way a health
educator implements a program. Allows for continual assessment; allows for monitoring progress,
troubleshooting, and corrective actions.
Process Evaluation - ANSWER-any combination of measures that occur as a program is implemented
to assure or improve the quality of performance or delivery
Summative Evaluation - ANSWER-often associated with measures of judgments that enable the
investigator to draw conclusions. It is also commonly associated with impact and outcome
evaluations. Focuses on the outcomes or products
