Question 1

A school-based intervention is likely to have a curriculum delivered in a classroom setting; therefore, which of the following approaches should be avoided in this case?
A) Community mobilization
B) Organizational development
C) Dissemination science
D) Communications theory

Accepted Answer

Community mobilization is an approach that involves engaging the community in the planning and implementation of an intervention. This approach is not well-suited for school-based interventions, which are typically delivered in a classroom setting.

Question 2

Which of the following has been defined as "classroom instruction that addresses the physical, mental, emotional, and social dimensions of health; develops health knowledge, attitudes, and skills; and is tailored to each age level"?
A) Targeted school health education
B) Coordinated school health education
C) Focused school health education
D) Comprehensive school health education

Accepted Answer

Comprehensive school health education is defined as classroom instruction that addresses the physical, mental, emotional, and social dimensions of health, developing health knowledge, attitudes, and skills tailored to each age level.

Question 3

In which model do comprehensive and coordinated school health approaches make a lot of sense, although they certainly require resources to put them in place?
A) Health Belief Model
B) Ecological Model
C) Transtheoretical Model
D) Social Cognitive Theory

Accepted Answer

The Ecological Model emphasizes the interaction between individuals and their environments, making it suitable for comprehensive and coordinated school health approaches that address multiple levels of influence.

Question 4

Which organization previously developed a Health Promoting Schools Framework, defining health-promoting schools as those that organize policies, procedures, infrastructure, and activities to protect and promote the health and well-being of their students, teachers, administrators, staff, and communities?
A) United Nations
B) World Health Organization
C) National Institutes of Health
D) Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Accepted Answer

The World Health Organization (WHO) developed the Health Promoting Schools Framework to enhance the health and well-being of students and school communities.

Question 5

Which agency has developed a Workplace Health Model, under which workplace health promotion programs are defined as "a coordinated and comprehensive set of strategies which include programs, policies, benefits, environmental supports, and links to the surrounding community designed to meet the health and safety needs of all employees"?
A) United Nations
B) World Health Organization
C) National Institutes of Health
D) Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Accepted Answer

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) developed the Workplace Health Model, which outlines comprehensive strategies for workplace health promotion programs.

Question 6

The more comprehensive prevention focus took away some of the stigma that which of the following were just programs for "alcoholics" or "drug abusers"?
A) Managed care programs
B) Employee health/wellness programs
C) Employee assistance programs
D) Employee health screening programs

Accepted Answer

Employee assistance programs (EAPs) were often stigmatized as being only for "alcoholics" or "drug abusers," but a more comprehensive prevention focus helped to reduce this stigma by broadening the scope of these programs.

Question 7

There is a history of health promotion in schools from relatively early in the 20^th century, so the experience and infrastructure for conducting health promotion interventions is already in place.

Accepted Answer

Health promotion in schools began in the early 20th century, focusing on hygiene and disease prevention, and has evolved over time, establishing a foundation for current health promotion efforts.

Question 8

Students spend a great deal of time at school during the day-in that sense, they are a "captive audience."

Accepted Answer

Students are required to attend school and remain there for a set period each day, making them a "captive audience" as they are obligated to be present and participate in school activities.

Question 9

The school or school district is likely to keep some epidemiological data on its students, and this data should be relatively easy to obtain.

Accepted Answer

Schools or school districts may collect some health-related data, but accessing it is often restricted due to privacy laws like FERPA and HIPAA, making it not easily obtainable.

Question 10

If employees attend an educational session of health fair or visit a wellness website, they are more likely doing it by choice.

Accepted Answer

Employees typically attend educational sessions or visit wellness websites voluntarily to gain knowledge or improve their well-being, unless mandated by their employer.

Quiz 11: Application of Theory: Schools and Worksites

A school-based intervention is likely to have a curriculum delivered in a classroom setting; therefore, which of the following approaches should be avoided in this case?

Which of the following has been defined as "classroom instruction that addresses the physical, mental, emotional, and social dimensions of health; develops health knowledge, attitudes, and skills; and is tailored to each age level"?

In which model do comprehensive and coordinated school health approaches make a lot of sense, although they certainly require resources to put them in place?

The more comprehensive prevention focus took away some of the stigma that which of the following were just programs for "alcoholics" or "drug abusers"?

There is a history of health promotion in schools from relatively early in the 20th century, so the experience and infrastructure for conducting health promotion interventions is already in place.

Students spend a great deal of time at school during the day-in that sense, they are a "captive audience."

The school or school district is likely to keep some epidemiological data on its students, and this data should be relatively easy to obtain.

If employees attend an educational session of health fair or visit a wellness website, they are more likely doing it by choice.

There is a history of health promotion in schools from relatively early in the 20^th century, so the experience and infrastructure for conducting health promotion interventions is already in place.