Question 1

Which of the following is not one of the four major settings in which health education specialists usually work?

Accepted Answer

Insurance companies are not typically considered one of the four major settings for health education specialists, who usually work in community/public health agencies, hospitals/clinics, schools, and business/industry.

Question 2

Teaching school age children about health and health-related behaviors would most likely be done by someone with professional preparation in

Accepted Answer

School health education professionals are specifically trained to teach health and health-related behaviors to school-age children.

Question 3

The best place to influence positive health-related change in the lives of youth and to reach both health and education goals is through health education efforts in which setting?

Accepted Answer

Schools are the most effective setting for health education efforts as they provide access to a large number of youth and integrate health education into the curriculum, reaching both health and education goals.

Question 4

The initial impetus for school health stemmed from the terrible epidemics of the 1800s and the efforts of the

Accepted Answer

The Women's Christian Temperance Movement was a major force in the development of school health programs in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The movement advocated for the teaching of hygiene and temperance in schools, and it helped to establish school health clinics and other programs to improve the health of children.

Question 5

In addition to providing classroom instruction, the school health education specialist should also take a leadership role in the development of

Accepted Answer

School health education specialists are trained to develop and implement health policies that promote the well-being of students, making them suitable leaders in the development of school health policies.

Question 6

When comparing health education in the 1920s with the 1990s it is obvious that

Accepted Answer

The level of sophistication in health education has increased over time due to advancements in medical knowledge, technology, and teaching methods.

Question 7

"An integrated set of planned, sequential, school-affiliated strategies, activities, and services designed to promote the optimal physical, emotional, social, and educational development of students" best describes

Accepted Answer

A coordinated school health program is an integrated set of planned, sequential, school-affiliated strategies, activities, and services designed to promote the optimal physical, emotional, social, and educational development of students.

Question 8

Which of the following is not a National Health Education Standard?

Accepted Answer

The National Health Education Standards do not include acting as a resource person to enhance health. This is more of a professional role rather than a standard for health education.

Question 9

Which of the following are created by concerned citizens to deal with health needs not met by governmental agencies?

Accepted Answer

Voluntary health agencies are created by concerned citizens to address health needs that are not being met by governmental agencies. They often rely on donations and volunteers to provide services and support for specific health issues.

Question 10

Which of the following is not a voluntary health agency?

Accepted Answer

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is a government agency, not a voluntary health agency.

Question 11

Which of the following official governmental health agencies are usually financed through public tax dollars?

Accepted Answer

Public health agencies are typically funded by public tax dollars as they are government entities responsible for protecting and promoting the health of the population.

Question 12

A disadvantage to working in voluntary health agencies is that

Accepted Answer

Volunteers may not demonstrate the same level of commitment as paid employees because they are not financially compensated, which can affect reliability and consistency in their work.

Question 13

"A society in which all people live long, healthy lives" is the vision for

Accepted Answer

Healthy People 2020 is a program that sets forth a vision for improving the health of all Americans by setting goals and objectives to achieve a society in which all people live long, healthy lives.

Question 14

According to the Employee Benefit Research Institute (EBRI), in 2013 ________ percent of employers with 50 or more employees offered at least one health promotion activity.

Accepted Answer

The answer of According to the Employee Benefit Research Institute...

Question 15

Which of the following is not a reason why worksites have become interested in offering employees health education programs?

Accepted Answer

Worksites are interested in offering health education programs primarily to manage costs, improve productivity, and address employee health behaviors, not because of the availability of specialists.

Question 16

According to the Wellness Councils of America, the benefits of worksite health promotion programs

Accepted Answer

Worksite health promotion programs have been researched and proven to offer benefits, including cost savings and improved employee health, according to the Wellness Councils of America.

Question 17

Which of the following is typically not considered a disadvantage of working as a health education specialist at a worksite setting?

Accepted Answer

Job satisfaction is typically considered an advantage, not a disadvantage, of working as a health education specialist at a worksite setting.

Question 18

It is recommend that those wanting careers in the worksite setting consider getting one of the following combinations of degrees

Accepted Answer

Health promotion and nutrition sciences is a relevant combination for careers in the worksite setting, focusing on promoting health and wellness among employees.

Question 19

Which of the following health care settings have been most receptive to hiring health education specialists?

Accepted Answer

Health maintenance organizations (HMOs) have been more receptive to hiring health education specialists because they focus on preventive care and health promotion, which aligns with the skills and expertise of health education specialists.

Question 20

Which of the following would a health education specialist be least likely to do in a health care setting?

Accepted Answer

Health education specialists typically focus on health promotion and education rather than providing counseling on insurance needs, which is usually handled by financial counselors or insurance specialists.

Quiz 7: The Settings for Health Education/Promotion