New York State Health Education Certification Practice Test

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• Which organization is responsible for protecting health by ensuring the safety of foods and drugs?
• Why is parental involvement considered part of universal prevention strategies in schools?
• Which community health agency handles disease statistics, STI testing, and general health education presentations?
• Which law protects an individual's privacy of health information?
• Includes verbal methods in which an expert (textbook, speaker, film, video, fact sheet) is presenting information without interaction taking place between the expert and the learners.
• Which practice is not recommended when evaluating health claims in the media?
• What best describes consent in a school health context?
• What does the W stand for in KWL?
• Students working on an advocacy project or completing a scavenger hunt would be considered ...
• In the DECIDE model, which step involves determining the problem or deciding if you need help?
• What term describes the conscious effort to use fewer natural resources in daily living?
• Nicotine is considered which drug category?
• Which model includes attention to self-efficacy and observational learning as determinants of health behavior?
• Staff are required to report abuse or neglect immediately; this designation describes the responsibility?
• Which agency would handle disease statistics and STI testing at the community level?
• Which barrier-reducing strategy is most effective for reducing STI/HIV transmission among teens?
• What is a rubric, and how can it be used to assess health education projects?
• Which assessment is collected after instruction to evaluate a student's mastery of curriculum objectives and a teacher's effectiveness, usually formal?
• Which approach is generally more effective at reducing risky sexual behaviors among teens?
• Which entity makes and enforces regulations pertaining to dangerous infections in humans?
• Which of the following is an example of a SMART objective for a health education lesson?
• Which model emphasizes the belief that health actions are driven by perceived susceptibility, benefits, and barriers?
• In the SMART goal framework, what does the 'M' represent?
• What is health literacy, and why is it critical for student decision-making in health?
• In backwards planning, what is the step that follows identifying and establishing learning goals?
• Which sequence describes the appropriate safety step before providing care in an emergency?
• In program planning, what are the typical components of a logic model?
• What is the final step in the backwards planning sequence?
• How can students critically evaluate health claims in media and why is it important?
• Which model describes an individual's readiness to change in stages?
• Which organization works to ensure the safety of consumers?
• Which is an example of incorporating safety considerations into a health education lesson?
• Which instructional method involves learners being totally involved with materials, people, and the environment to develop concepts and facts?
• Which term describes the ability to obtain, process, and understand basic health information needed to make appropriate health decisions?
• What does the SMART acronym stand for in setting objectives for health education?
• Name two evidence-based school-wide strategies for preventing substance use among students.
• Which sequence correctly lists the five stages of substance abuse in order, beginning with Experimentation?
• Which scenario illustrates droplet transmission in a school setting?
• Which of the following describes a component of self-management strategies?
• Which federal agency has a mission to protect human health and the environment?
• The STOP acronym is used as a refusal skill. Which option best describes its purpose?
• Which Piaget stage lasts from about 2 to 7 years and uses pictures and words to represent things?
• Which term describes a comprehensive approach integrating health education, physical education and activity, nutrition services, health services, counseling and psychological services, social and emotional climate, physical environment, employee wellness, and family and community involvement?
• What term describes individuals' perceptions of what behaviors are typical or acceptable within their social environment?
• In the DECIDE model, which step is represented by the letter C?
• What are the basic steps of performing adult CPR and when should an AED be used?
• Which Maslow category includes basic physiological needs such as water, food, and sleep?
• If information is reasonable, clear, logical and usually supported by fact, it is described as what?
• Which option lists the correct location of Contain as the answer to the question?
• What is a KWL chart?
• What does Universal Design for Learning emphasize?
• Which term describes people's perceptions of what behaviors are typical or common among their peers?
• The order when backwards planning a unit
• Which evaluation measures student performance in comparison to other students of the same age group who took the same test?
• Which model is based on how personal experiences and interaction with the environment influence behavior?
• Which theory focuses on individual beliefs about health conditions and predicts health behaviors?
• What is cultural humility?
• Which theoretical framework explains how perceived susceptibility, perceived severity, perceived benefits, and perceived barriers influence health behaviors and is commonly used to guide health education interventions?
• Which of the following is one of the four typical steps in conducting a school health program needs assessment?
• Which statement best describes statutory rape?
• Which statement best describes inclusive materials in health education?
• Which approach is evidence-based for reducing student substance use?
• Which two major health risks should health education emphasize regarding tobacco use?
• Which Piaget stage is associated with abstract thinking and hypothetical reasoning?
• Which step comes after 'set goals and objectives' in the typical planning sequence for a health education program?
• Where should hands be placed during the Heimlich maneuver?
• List two evidence-based injury prevention strategies for teens in school settings.
• What approach makes health education accessible to students with disabilities?
• What is a key element in promoting a culture that supports consent in classrooms?
• Methamphetamine and tobacco fall under which drug category?
• In sexual health education, how is consent best defined?
• In Maslow's hierarchy, which level comes second, above physiological needs?
• NAMI.org is a good resource for addressing mental health concerns for which group?
• In a KWL chart, which component captures what you learned after studying a topic?
• What test measures achievement according to a predetermined standard/criteria?
• Which term refers to physical abilities involving large body movements such as walking and jumping?
• Which description best defines universal prevention in schools aiming to reduce underage drinking?
• Which activity is an example of a fine motor skill?
• Rank the following contraceptive methods from highest to lowest typical-use effectiveness: IUDs/implants, oral pills, condoms.
• Which is a critical first-aid skill that students should know?
• What is the recommended minimum amount of moderate-to-vigorous physical activity for youth on most days, and which types of activities should be included?
• What are the steps of CPR from first to last?
• How often should students have a physical examination?
• Which statement describes nicotine's classification?
• Which set of actions constitutes the three C's when approaching an emergency?
• In backwards planning, what is the second step?
• Why is cultural competence essential in health education, and what is a practical strategy to demonstrate it in lesson planning?
• What is a best practice for making health education inclusive of LGBTQ students?
• What is the purpose of monitoring and evaluating a health education program?
• Which of the following is NOT an evidence-based stress management strategy that teachers can teach students?
• Which organization provides sexual health care across the country?
• Fentanyl and heroin fall under which drug category?
• How many beats per minute are recommended for CPR?
• Object permanence is a hallmark of which Piaget stage?
• When the Air Quality Index indicates unhealthy air, how should schools respond?
• Which sequence correctly describes the steps in self-management strategies?
• Which practice helps prevent cross-contamination in school food activities?
• What is the first critical step in assessing an emergency scene?
• Differentiate chronic diseases from acute conditions in health education and give an example of each relevant to students.
• Which statement best describes a plan to ensure learning continues during emergencies?
• Erika's Lighthouse.org and GlowMedia.org are examples of what type of resources?
• What is the primary focus of the US Consumer Product Safety Commission?
• What is the primary purpose of dietary guidelines in health education?
• Which statement describes abusive sexual behavior (molestation) when force is used?
• Which stage follows experimentation in the five stages of substance abuse?
• Which scenario illustrates airborne transmission in a school setting?
• Which inquiry approach allows a problem to be solved using any method and emphasizes the process?
• Which of the following is a modifiable risk factor for cardiovascular disease?
• How many hours of sleep are recommended for most adolescents?
• What roles do school-based health centers and local public health departments play in supporting student health and wellness?
• Which members are involved in the Coordinated School Health Program?
• Which of the following is NOT part of Coordinated School Health Program components?
• The study of the cause of disease is called what?
• What are the primary objectives of a Community Health Fair?
• The study of determinants, occurrence, and distribution of health and disease in a population is called what?
• Distinguish between HIV transmission and AIDS progression; why is it important to teach this distinction in health education?
• Which model demonstrates that the priority should be the overall well-being of the student, with the end goal of healthy students ready to learn in the classroom and able to develop into healthy, active adults. Created by CDC
• Which assessment tool was created by the CDC to check the quality of your health education curriculum based on the National Standards and the CDC's Characteristics of Effective Health Education Curricula?
• Which department handles food assistance and support for independent living?
• Which policy is commonly implemented to reduce tobacco and nicotine use among students?
• In health education messaging for youth, how does vaping differ from traditional cigarette smoking?
• What is the purpose of Universal Design for Learning in health education?
• Which scenario illustrates direct contact transmission in a school setting?
• What is a common pitfall in health risk communication that can lead to misinterpretation, and how should it be addressed?
• Which organization is dedicated to providing sexual health care nationwide?
• What assessment is used throughout instruction to gauge understanding and guide teaching, usually informal?
• Which term describes people's perceptions of what behaviors are approved or disapproved by others?
• Which federal law protects the privacy of student education records?
• In a KWL chart, which component lists what you know about a topic before starting?
• Which agency role includes preventing the introduction, transmission, and spread of communicable diseases in the U.S. through quarantines, and establishing the standards for medical exams at entry points?
• What is an example of a health education project that can be evaluated with a rubric?
• What term describes a source that is dependable, committed, and honest?
• What does the K stand for in KWL?
• A comprehensive approach addressing the health and well-being of students and staff in a school that integrates multiple services.
• Which letter in SMART goals represents the time frame?
• What is universal design for learning (UDL), and how does it apply to health education?
• Why is it important to align activities with assessment outcomes in health education?
• What is herd immunity and why is vaccination beneficial to both individuals and the community?
• Which component supports enforcement of youth tobacco laws in schools?
• When information is reasonable, clear, logical and usually supported by facts, it is described as what?
• Which Piaget stage begins around age 12 and involves abstract thinking and complex problem solving?
• In a logic model, what do outputs represent?
• Which choice best describes an engaging health education lesson?
• Sexual activity (touching or penetrating the vagina or anus) that occurs without consent is called what?
• In the STOP refusal skills, what does the 'O' stand for?
• Name the typical sequence of steps in planning a school health education program.
• Which organization ensures the safety of immunizations?
• When is it appropriate to use an automated external defibrillator (AED) in a school setting, and what is the basic sequence for using it?
• Which model emphasizes stages of change such as precontemplation, contemplation, preparation, action, and maintenance?
• Cross-contamination is defined as the transfer of contaminants between which types of foods?
• Which contraceptive method has the highest typical-use effectiveness?
• Which Piaget stage is characterized by egocentric thinking and reliance on symbolic thought?
• Which organization has a mission to prevent and alleviate human suffering in the face of emergencies, with preparedness training to help people act confidently?
• Name three social determinants of health that can create disparities among students and suggest a classroom approach to address them.
• In Piaget's theory, conservation is developed during which stage?
• What does the L stand for in KWL?
• Which option lists two common puberty changes for boys and two for girls that health teachers should address in classroom discussions?
• Which term refers to physical abilities involving small body movements, especially of the hands and fingers, such as drawing?
• When reading food labels to compare products, which items should you check?
• Which factor is a social determinant of health in schools?
• Which of the following is a health consequence of chronic sleep deprivation?
• Which Piaget stage lasts from about 7 to 11 years and enables logical thinking about concrete events, with possible difficulties with hypotheticals?
• Which organization is known for teaching preparedness and aiding in emergencies, with a mission to prevent and alleviate human suffering?
• Unwelcome sexual advances, comments, or requests and sexual conduct that is sexual in nature is called what?
• Which model is reliant on an individual's intention to perform the behavior?
• Which statement best distinguishes descriptive norms from injunctive norms?
• Which community health agency handles food assistance, presentations on abuse or neglect, and supporting people to live independently?
• How would you interpret a 10% relative increase in student knowledge after a health unit, and what additional data would you collect?
• What is a great way to gather data about how individuals perceive a situation, service, product, or process using a questionnaire format?
• Sex crime committed by someone who knows the victim is called what?
• Identify a common puberty myth and provide a factual correction you can share in class.
• Which three types of activities should be included in a youth fitness weekly plan?
• Why is hydration important for physical performance and cognitive function, and what is a simple school strategy to promote water intake?
• Which statement is a key element of public health emergency preparedness that schools should include in health education?
• Which Piaget stage lasts from birth to about 2 years and is characterized by learning through movement and sensation?
• What is the process of identifying the gap between the current status and the desired status for a group?
• What is an effective way for a health educator to present dietary guidelines to students?
• Why is confidentiality important in health education, and what is a key exception educators should know?
• Provide an example of a formative assessment in a health education unit about nutrition.
• Which data collection method is commonly used in needs assessments for school health programs?