OSAMPLE STUDY QUESTIONS FOR
PREVENTION SPECIALIST
CERTIFICATION EXAM QUESTIONS
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What is behavioral health? - A state of mental/emotional being and/or choices and actions that affect
wellness
What is a risk factor? - A characteristic at the biological, psychological, family, community, or cultural
level that precedes and is associated with a higher likelihood of problem outcomes.
What is a protective factor? - A characteristic at the biological, psychological, family, community, or
cultural level that precedes and is associated with a lower likelihood of problem outcomes.
What is qualitative data? - Quantitative data is information about quantities; that is, information that can
be measured and written down with numbers. Sources of quantitative data include counting, checklists,
surveys, and analysis of statistics.
What are five elements of culture? - Elements of culture: norms, values, beliefs, symbols, and practices
What is epidemiology? - Epidemiology is the study of the distribution and determinants of the health
and wellness of populations. In the behavioral health prevention field, epidemiologists study the
patterns of use and abuse and the factors associated with an increased or decreased risk of developing
substance abuse problems.
What is sustainability? - The ability or likelihood of a coalition, program or activity to continue over a
period of time.
, What is program fidelity? - Fidelity occurs when a program is implemented with the same specifications
as the original program.
What is confidentiality in the context of prevention? - Keeping information given by or about an
individual in the course of a professional relationship secure and secret from others.
What is pharmacology? - The science or study of drugs, including their composition, uses and effects
upon living organisms.
What are the three key areas in which to build capacity? - 1. Engage and build relationships with
stakeholders, 2. Strengthen collaborative groups, 3. Increase community awareness
What are five levels of involvement for stakeholder engagement? - 1. No involvement, 2. Networking, 3.
Cooperation, 4. Coordination, 5. Collaboration
What should a prevention specialist consider when selecting interventions? - 1. Effectiveness, 2.
Conceptual fit, 3. Practical fit
What are the components of the Institute of Medicine's Continuum of Care? - Promotion; Prevention:
Universal, Selective, Indicated; Treatment: Case Identification, Standard Treatment; and Maintenance:
Long-term treatment, After-care and Rehabilitation
What are Universal prevention interventions? - Universal prevention interventions are interventions that
take the broadest approach and focus on the general public or any population that is not identified
based on risk.
What are Selective prevention interventions? - Selective prevention interventions are those that focus on
individuals or subgroups whose risk of developing mental health disorders and/or substance use
disorders are significantly higher due to biological, psychological, and/or social risk factors.
What are Indicated prevention interventions? - Indicated prevention interventions focus on higher risk
individuals who are identified as having signs and/or symptoms or behaviors foreshadowing a mental,
emotional and/or substance use disorder.
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