Question 1

The most appropriate theoretical approach for community and population health is:

Accepted Answer

A)   Social psychology
B)   Health behavior theory
C)   Theory of innovation
D)   No specific theory is bestE) A) and B)
F) B) and C) D

Question 2

An important part of the third step of the needs assessment process-an analysis of needs and priorities for intervention programming-requires:

Accepted Answer

A)   A systematic literature review of local and national data on health needs
B)   Reflection on the conflicting data gathered from stakeholders and gathering more data if needed
C)   Synthesis and analysis of collected data
D)   Development of an accurate picture of the health needs of the target population when viewed as part of a larger community with its own health needsE) A) and B)
F) All of the above B

Question 3

A difference between the present state and some desired future state is known as a(n) :

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A)   Need
B)   Problem
C)   Intervention
D)   Health disparityE) A) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 4

One strategy in program development to prioritize community needs is:

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A)   SWOT Analysis
B)   Evaluation planning
C)   Community assessment
D)   Sustainability planningE) All of the above
F) C) and D)

Question 5

The cycle of program development includes the following steps:

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A)   Preplanning, needs assessment, program plan development, implementation, process evaluation, outcome evaluation, sharing of results
B)   Needs assessment, evaluation planning, sustainability planning
C)   Identify community problems, implement plan, evaluate program, implement sustainability plan
D)   Interview stakeholders, assess needs, plan program, implement plan, evaluate program outcomesE) All of the above
F) A) and C) A

Question 6

Needs assessment data can be best gathered from:

Accepted Answer

A)   OT evaluation
B)   Occupational profile
C)   Electronic health records
D)   Key informants and community stakeholdersE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 7

Secondary data are also known as:

Accepted Answer

A)   Qualitative data
B)   Epidemiological data
C)   Archival data
D)   Demographic dataE) C) and D)
F) A) and D)

Question 8

From the beginning of program planning, the occupational therapy practitioner should consider program:

Accepted Answer

A)   Budget
B)   Public relations
C)   Statistics
D)   SustainabilityE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 9

Program planning is an organized, systematic process that includes:

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A)   Disseminating program outcomes
B)   Identifying community problems and issues
C)   Implementing a sustainability plan
D)   Hiring personnel to carry out the programE) A) and B)
F) A) and D)

Question 10

The Quadruple Aim includes all the following except:

Accepted Answer

A)   Eliminate health disparities
B)   Improve population health
C)   Reduce cost of care
D)   Enhance care experienceE) None of the above
F) C) and D)

Question 11

Community and population health programs should be planned using theory. Theory is defined as:

Accepted Answer

A)   Expert knowledge about a phenomenon of interest
B)   An explanation of why a phenomenon occurs the way it does
C)   Characteristics that identify them as the focus of health programming or have an unmet health need
D)   Systematic identification of a population's needs or the assessment of individuals to determine the proper level of services neededE) A) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 12

Community program planning should include data to ensure evidence-based approaches. Statistics used to support community program planning should include:

Accepted Answer

A)   Qualitative data
B)   Epidemiological data
C)   Focus group results
D)   Program evaluationE) A) and B)
F) None of the above

Question 13

Which is not an example of secondary data?

Accepted Answer

A)   Social indicators
B)   Death records
C)   Electronic health record data
D)   Prospective community surveyE) B) and C)
F) A) and C)

Question 14

Key issues and activities that persons in communities face to gain opportunities to fully participate in daily life are:

Accepted Answer

A)   Activities of daily living
B)   Political activities of daily living
C)   Instrumental activities of daily living
D)   Occupational engagementE) C) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 15

The first of the three general steps in a needs assessment is:

Accepted Answer

A)   Describing the population
B)   Describing the environment
C)   Analysis of needs
D)   Priorities for intervention programmingE) B) and C)
F) C) and D)

Question 16

Program development is considered a:

Accepted Answer

A)   Process
B)   Intervention
C)   Outcome
D)   Cost-effective approachE) None of the above
F) All of the above

Question 17

One effective strategy for program preplanning is:

Accepted Answer

A)   Needs assessment
B)   Stakeholder interviews
C)   SWOT Analysis
D)   BrainstormingE) B) and C)
F) None of the above

Question 18

A needs assessment is best described as:

Accepted Answer

A)   A gap in or difference in health care
B)   An analysis of a health problem or need
C)   Program preplanning
D)   Program sustainabilityE) A) and C)
F) All of the above

Question 19

Program development can fail without investment in:

Accepted Answer

A)   Marketing and recruitment
B)   Implementing a sustainability plan
C)   Preplanning
D)   Disseminating program outcomesE) All of the above
F) A) and D)

Question 20

The World Health Organization identifies five criteria for evaluating quality evidence that can be used in community planning. Identify these five criteria.

Accepted Answer

A)   Primary data; Secondary data; Explicit data trail; Key informant feedback; Comparability of measures over time and within populations
B)   Validity of measurement instruments; Reliability of measurement instruments; Comparability of measures over time and within populations; Explicit data trail; Consultation of experts to interpret the data
C)   Community stakeholder feedback; Measurements from the Quadruple Aim; Explicit data trail; Secondary data; Reliability of measurement instruments
D)   Evidence; Reliability of measurement instruments; Validity of measurement instruments; Key informant; Community needs assessmentE) None of the above
F) A) and C)

Exam 5: Program Planning and Needs Assessment Introduction

The most appropriate theoretical approach for community and population health is:

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An important part of the third step of the needs assessment process-an analysis of needs and priorities for intervention programming-requires:

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A difference between the present state and some desired future state is known as a(n) :

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One strategy in program development to prioritize community needs is:

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The cycle of program development includes the following steps:

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Needs assessment data can be best gathered from:

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Secondary data are also known as:

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From the beginning of program planning, the occupational therapy practitioner should consider program:

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Program planning is an organized, systematic process that includes:

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The Quadruple Aim includes all the following except:

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Community and population health programs should be planned using theory. Theory is defined as:

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Community program planning should include data to ensure evidence-based approaches. Statistics used to support community program planning should include:

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Which is not an example of secondary data?

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Key issues and activities that persons in communities face to gain opportunities to fully participate in daily life are:

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The first of the three general steps in a needs assessment is:

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Program development is considered a:

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One effective strategy for program preplanning is:

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A needs assessment is best described as:

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Program development can fail without investment in:

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The World Health Organization identifies five criteria for evaluating quality evidence that can be used in community planning. Identify these five criteria.

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