Community Health Worker (CHW) Practice Exam

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• Which is not a role of a Community Health Worker?
• Which barrier to accessing care is commonly addressed by CHWs?
• What distinguishes a need from a strength in a strengths-based counseling approach?
• Which of the following are self-care activities?
• How do CHWs handle cultural and language barriers?
• How can CHWs support clients with limited health insurance coverage?
• In the circulation of oxygen, which sequence correctly describes the path from the lungs to the body's tissues?
• How should CHWs monitor and follow up with clients after a referral?
• What is the Teach-Back method?
• Which statement about cholesterol is NOT true?
• What is the importance of ongoing supervision and professional development for CHWs?
• Which item is a portion of a nutrition label?
• Which statement about windshield surveys is true?
• Which statement about diabetes is false?
• Which outcome is a primary goal of effective care transitions?
• Which option correctly lists all five components of the LEARN model?
• Ethics may be defined as:
• What is motivational interviewing and how can CHWs apply it?
• Which of the following is not part of the Socioecological Model?
• The digestive system functions to absorb which of the following?
• Which set lists government-funded health insurance programs?
• What approach helps ensure equity in outreach efforts?
• The US healthcare system includes all of the following EXCEPT which?
• What is a care transition and why is it important for CHWs?
• What are some common ethical challenges CHWs may face?
• Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACE) can impact all of the following EXCEPT which?
• Which statement about green spaces is NOT true?
• What does CHIP stand for?
• Which data category is most relevant for monitoring CHW program outcomes?
• What is one method to emotionally connect with audience?
• What is a 'referral' in CHW practice?
• Which of the following unethical healthcare actions has not occurred in the United States?
• Which statement about STIs is accurate?
• Cultural beliefs are learned and passed on through members of a group.
• Diabetes is characterized by impaired insulin production or use, leading to high blood sugar.
• In working with clients and their personal information, you must be mindful that:
• What is culture?
• What are typical components of a CHW training plan?
• Which of the following is a component of the Health Triangle?
• Which statement about most chronic diseases is true?
• Which ability is essential when working with community members on projects?
• Which statement describes a characteristic of food deserts?
• This type of data is information you do not get directly from the people involved.
• Which statement about consent and confidentiality is true for CHWs?
• What are the three aspects of Care Coordination?
• Which statement about urban garden benefits is true?
• Which of the following is NOT part of effective communication?
• Which lipoprotein is commonly called 'bad' cholesterol?
• What are three benefits of urban gardens?
• Which statement BEST describes trauma-informed care?
• IPV stands for:
• What does HIPAA stand for?
• The three secrets to a successful presentation are?
• Which statement about diabetes management is true?
• What are the three steps in taking proper blood pressure?
• Which discipline is primarily used to track disease trends and measure health interventions' impact?
• Which sequence correctly lists the organization of the human body from smallest to largest?
• What are the three phases of the human-centered design process?
• Which term is another name for Public Speaking?
• Which of the following actions can reduce the risk of chronic diseases?
• Which is not part of the definition of Cultural humility?
• How can CHWs assess a client’s readiness to change health behaviors?
• If you are afraid to speak in public, one tactic is to find a friendly face?
• In CHW training plans, why is cultural humility development included?
• How should CHWs respond to a client who refuses services?
• Which of the following is a component of the Health Triangle?
• What is the role of CHWs in immunization campaigns?
• Which of the following is NOT a stage of change?
• Which of the following is NOT a typical CHW collaboration activity with healthcare teams?
• Health inequalities are defined as differences in health status between populations that are avoidable and preventable.
• How should CHWs handle emergency medical situations outside clinical settings?
• Which statement about Herd Immunity is NOT true?
• What is one thing you can do if you are afraid to speak in public?
• Health Inequalities can be defined as?
• How do CHWs contribute to outcomes measurement?
• Which of the following is NOT a sexually transmitted infection (STI)?
• Which statement best describes modern therapy techniques?
• The nine-number dataset 74, 82, 78, 72, 73, 78, 72, 78, 81 has a median of 78. Which of the following statements is true about this dataset?
• Which action most strongly reduces the risk of chronic diseases?
• The LEARN model components are commonly used in cross-cultural health communication. Which option correctly lists all five components?
• What is one way you could make an emotional connection with your audience?
• What is the difference between cultural competence and cultural humility?
• In CAM, which action is focused on advocacy?
• What is a key benefit of documenting CHW interventions and client outcomes?
• All are forms of contraception EXCEPT:
• Mental illness or mood disorders are a result of?
• Which of the following statements about ACE exposure is true?
• How should CHWs handle patient information to protect privacy?
• Which statement best demonstrates cultural safety in CHW practice?
• What is the mean of the heights for the dataset: 74, 82, 78, 72, 78, 73, 78, 72, 78, 81?
• Which list yields a mean of 76.6?
• Which interviewing technique is best used to confirm a client's understanding of information?
• Which strategies are effective for improving health literacy during client education?
• The primary roles of Public Health include the following EXCEPT:
• Which of the following is one of the questions health-related data analysis helps us answer?
• Which option lists the five parts of a Community Health Assessment?
• Which strategy BEST addresses cultural and language barriers in CHW practice?
• Which of the following is a primary activity of epidemiology?
• What is the difference between equity and equality in health contexts?
• Why is it important for CHWs to document social determinants of health data?
• Which topics should CHWs ask about during a client encounter to identify social determinants of health?
• Which of the following best describes a client-centered plan of care?
• Which statement best describes who conducts community health assessments?
• Which statement about therapy modalities is most accurate?
• In the Community Action Model (CAM), which option is NOT one of the steps?
• Which of the following are red flags that require escalation to a supervisor or clinician?
• Which statement correctly identifies not being an aspect of Case Management?
• Which statement best captures the goal of a community needs assessment?
• What is the purpose of a client-centered plan of care?
• What are three characteristics of food deserts?
• Which of the following statements about windshield surveys is accurate?
• A Community Health Worker supports Community Engagement and Health Assessments with all the following EXCEPT:
• Which is a reason to do community health projects?
• Which of the following is NOT a function of the skeletal-muscle system?
• A promotor is another name for a community health worker.
• What is health promotion and how is it different from disease prevention?
• Which CHW activity is most characteristic of their role?
• The following statement is true: Health inequalities refer to differences in health status that are avoidable and preventable.
• Epidemiology involves all of the following EXCEPT which?
• Which of the following is a key definition of environmental racism?
• What is cultural safety and how is it achieved?
• A plant-based diet typically includes which foods?
• In Motivational Interviewing, OARS stands for:
• When working with families or groups, how should confidentiality be handled?
• Calories on a nutrition label indicate energy per serving; which statement is true about them?
• Which action demonstrates empathy in CHW work?
• What is informed consent and when is it relevant for CHWs?
• The social determinants of health include which of the following?
• What is the median of the heights in the dataset: 74, 82, 78, 72, 73, 78, 72, 78, 81?
• What is trauma-informed care and why is it relevant to CHWs?
• Which of the following is an example of non-verbal communication?
• BMR stands for which term?
• Which statement best describes social determinants of health and provides examples?
• When trying to help someone change an unhealthy habit, it is most helpful to know:
• What is the mode of the heights in the dataset: 74, 82, 78, 72, 73, 78, 72, 78, 81?
• What is the difference between a referral and a resource connection?
• Drugs of addiction impact the brain in several ways. Which statement is NOT listed as an effect?
• Environmental Racism can be defined as:
• Ethics differ from law in that ethics primarily concerns
• What best describes the confidentiality boundary in CHW practice?
• How can CHWs support nutrition and food security for clients?
• The Health Triangle consists of which three components?
• What are the three benefits of a community with a green space?
• Stress can affect which organs?
• What is a key role of supervision in CHW practice?
• In a scenario where a client lacks decision-making capacity but has an authorized decision-maker, how should informed consent be addressed?
• Which statement about plant-based diets is true?
• What is the purpose of a community needs assessment?
• Which statement reflects best practice when a client declines services?
• Which statement about CHWs roles in health system navigation is inaccurate?
• What is health literacy and how can CHWs support it?
• Which statement about cholesterol is NOT true?
• What is the meaning of OARS in communications?
• Obesity is a risk factor for all of the following EXCEPT:
• Which statement best describes primary research vs secondary research?
• Which of the following best describes rapid needs assessment in CHW practice?
• Which federal law regulates patient privacy and the sharing of health information in the US?
• HIV infections occur through which methods/activities?
• What are examples of preventive health services CHWs commonly promote?
• Why is documentation quality essential in CHW practice?
• As a Community Health Worker, you should share confidential information with relatives.
• How should confidentiality be managed when CHWs work with families or groups?
• Which term can be used interchangeably with Public Speaking?
• What is basic first aid knowledge CHWs should know?
• Which program is designed primarily for older adults and people with disabilities?
• In the Transtheoretical Model, Precontemplation is best described as
• Which action is NOT typically part of a CHW's role in emergency preparedness?
• Before developing a presentation, you must know...
• This type of data is collected directly from people involved.
• Which of the following describes an effect of addictive drugs on the brain that is NOT listed in the provided material?
• Which set represents a commonly cited self-care activity combination for CHWs?
• Which option best captures the concept of health inequalities?
• How do CHWs assess a community’s health needs quickly?
• What is a fundamental limit of CHW authority in client care?
• In Motiviational Interviewing, which option best describes the acronym OARS?
• How can CHWs support patients with chronic diseases in the community?
• What are the three aspects of Case Management?
• Discrimination can occur in many domains. Which of the following is NOT listed as a domain in the material?
• Why is it important to study statistics?
• In a strengths-based approach, how should a CHW respond to a client who identifies a barrier?
• How is a calorie defined?
• Which of the following lists the three qualities of a CHW?
• Public Speaking is also known as?
• How should CHWs approach safety planning with clients experiencing domestic violence?
• Which statement best reflects the three secrets to a successful presentation?
• Which of the following best describes the three secrets to a successful presentation?
• Which practice best protects client confidentiality?
• What is the role of CHWs in addressing health equity?
• The following are true about doulas all EXCEPT:
• The three things you must know before you develop a presentation?
• Which action best protects client privacy in CHW practice?
• Mental illnesses or mood disorders are identified by which combination?
• A doula’s role includes which of the following?
• Which organ produces the majority of cholesterol in the body?
• What is the primary role of a community health worker in a patient-centered care team?
• When documenting client interactions, what information should be included?
• Which of the following is a common barrier to accessing care that CHWs should address?
• In immunization campaigns, which activity is beyond CHW scope?
• Health Promotion includes all EXCEPT which option?
• Which of the following is a mental health benefit of regular exercise?
• Which is not a term used to refer to a community health worker?
• What should a CHW include in a follow-up plan after a referral?
• What are common signs of mental health concerns that CHWs should be aware of?
• What is a key use of documenting social determinants of health data?
• Which of the following is NOT a recommended practice when assessing readiness to change health behaviors?
• Which is not one of the three portions of a nutrition label as described?
• Which statement about taking proper blood pressure is true?
• When weighing someone, which statement is true?