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8. A : In order to assess progress in achieving objectives, the health education specialist must first
determine indicators — that which will be measured. Indicators should be identified as part of the
planning process so that when the program is implemented there is a clear understanding of what
will be measured to determine if objectives are met and when and how the measurements will take
place. When possible, measures should provide quantitative data although qualitative data may be
equally valuable.
9. C : Utilizing the social analysis network tool PARTNER (Program to Analyze, Record, and Track
Networks to Enhance Relationship) to monitor a partnership allows the health education specialist
to (1) create visuals showing connections, (2) assess network scores, and (3) assess outcomes
measures:
Create visuals: Showing connections and relationships.
Assess Network scores: Measures regarding relationships, trusts, and values.
Assess outcomes measures: Showing achievements.
10. A : If the health education specialist working for a nonprofit healthcare organization needs to
present the results of data collection to the board of directors of the organization, the best way to
present the information is through charts that provide visual representations of the data and raw
data. Because the board of directors oversees the organization, the members should have access to
all data. However, the data should be summarized as well so that it is more easily accessible.
11. D : When applying Bridge’s Transition Model to help people in an organization cope with change
in the initial stage when they are uncomfortable and/or resistant to change (ending, losing, letting
go), the health education specialist should listen to people, allowing them to freely express
opinions, and communicate openly, impressing on people the positive aspects of change and their
roles in the change. In stage 2 (neutral zone), confusion and uncertainly are common, so the health
education specialist should provide support and guidance. The last stage (new beginning) when
people begin to accept changes, the health education specialist should celebrate change, reward
people, and commit to change.
12. B : If members of a priority population take exercise classes and participate in smoking
cessation programs, the need for these services would be classified as expressed because they can
be observed. Actual needs are those that are inferred by comparing like areas or populations, such
as the lack of recreational facilities. Normative needs indicate a discrepancy between the status of
one population and another. Perceived needs are those a population believes are necessary.
13. A : The first step in the marketing process is to analyze the situation. The health education
specialist needs a good overview. As part of this step, the problems and population affected should
be identified and current behaviors and replacement behaviors analyzed. The environment in
which changes will occur must be carefully assessed and then all possible solutions outlined. Step 2