Chapter 24 Practice Questions Bank

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Which of the following professionals uses educational skills and a sound knowledge of public health to educate the public about health and disease?

• Health educator
• Patient educator
• Health coach
• All of these are correct

In what setting would health educators create programs and materials about health issues for the community?

• Colleges
• Public health departments
• Nonprofits
• Private businesses

Which educator position is primarily concerned with the school environment?

• School health educator
• Community health worker
• Public health educator
• Patient educator

Which of the following is the minimum requirement to be eligible for the Certified Health Education Specialist examination?

• High school diploma
• Bachelor’s degree
• Master’s degree
• Doctoral degree

Community health educators often educate which of the following groups with information related to the importance of funding health programs?

• Parents and caregivers
• Clergy
• Legislators
• All of these are correct

Which of the following areas employ the largest numbers of health educators?

• Hospitals
• Governments
• Religious organizations
• Social assistance programs

Which of the following areas employ the lowest numbers of health educators?

• Hospitals
• Governments
• Individual and family services
• Outpatient care centers

Which of the following would be considered core competencies that are typically covered during a brief period of on-the-job training for community health workers?

• Communication
• Computer application
• Outreach skills
• Health information specific to the job duties
• Program development