Homework answers / question archive / Chapter 12 Multiple Choice 1) Which of these best describes the role and duties of a health educator? [1] Plan, organize, direct, control, and coordinate health services, education, or policy [2] Apply biological, chemical, and public health principles to control, eliminate, ameliorate, and prevent health hazards [3] Investigate and describe the determinants and distribution of disease, disability, and other health outcomes [4] Promote, maintain, and improve individual and community health by assisting individuals and populations to adopt healthy lifestyles   2

Chapter 12 Multiple Choice 1) Which of these best describes the role and duties of a health educator? [1] Plan, organize, direct, control, and coordinate health services, education, or policy [2] Apply biological, chemical, and public health principles to control, eliminate, ameliorate, and prevent health hazards [3] Investigate and describe the determinants and distribution of disease, disability, and other health outcomes [4] Promote, maintain, and improve individual and community health by assisting individuals and populations to adopt healthy lifestyles   2

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Chapter 12

Multiple Choice

1) Which of these best describes the role and duties of a health educator?

[1] Plan, organize, direct, control, and coordinate health services, education, or policy

[2] Apply biological, chemical, and public health principles to control, eliminate, ameliorate, and prevent health hazards

[3] Investigate and describe the determinants and distribution of disease, disability, and other health outcomes

[4] Promote, maintain, and improve individual and community health by assisting individuals and populations to adopt healthy lifestyles

 

2. The number of medical and health services managers working in government agencies in the United States is closest to which of the following?

[1] 5,000

[2] 12,000

[3] 20,000

[4] 75,000

 

3. The median salary for health educators working in government agencies in the United States is closest to which of the following?

[1] $25,000

[2] $50,000

[3] $75,000

[4] $90,000

4. Which of the following essential public health services is least likely to be included in a health educator’s practice profile?

[1] Informing, educating, and empowering people about health issues

[2] Mobilizing community partnerships to solve community health problems

[3] Enforcing laws and regulations

[4] Assuring a competent health workforce

5. Which of these professional organizations is most closely associated with public health educators?

[1] AMA

[2] ANA

[3] SOPHE

[4] ACHE

6. Which of these public health-related occupations is included in the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics’ Standard Occupational Categories?

[1] Training officer

[2] Community outreach coordinator

[3] Commissioner of health

[4] Health educator

7. Between 2013 and 2022, the number of health educators employed by government is expected to:

[1] increase by more than 10%.

[2] increase, but by less than 10%.

[3] decrease, but by less than 10%.

[4] decrease by more than 10%.

8. Which of these entities has published competencies specifically for health educators?

[1] NACCHO

[2] CDC

[3] NCHEC

[4] APHA

 

True and False

9. Health educators rank among the three largest categories of public health workers based on surveys of the local public health workforce.

[1] True

[2] False

 

10. The American Public Health Association (APHA) has a membership section that targets health educators.

[1] True

[2] False

 

 

FROM THE SOPHE FACT SHEET:

11)       Unlike community health workers, health educators can achieve nationally recognized designation and certification known as CHES

            True or False

12)       Most health educators work for state or local government agencies.

            True or False

13)       Health educators usually come from the same community/population they work within.

            True or False

14)       Community Health Workers can design (according to behavior theories), plan, develop, implement and manage health education programs.

            True or False