Question 1

Which of the following is not one of the core functions of public health?&#10;A) Policy development&#10;B) Assurance&#10;C) Performance improvement&#10;D) Assessment&#10;E) All of the above answers are core functions

Accepted Answer

Performance improvement is not traditionally considered one of the core functions of public health, which are assessment, policy development, and assurance.

Question 2

Public Health practice relies on a specific body of knowledge and expertise related to biological, medical, and social sciences.

Accepted Answer

False

Question 3

Which of the below responses describe interconnections (often illustrating deficits and poor quality in social areas of society) that contribute to the larger system of public health? A.Research and innovative solutions to health problems
B.Social determinants of health
C.Social and economic development
D.Health status monitoring for community health
E.None of the above answers is correct

B

Accepted Answer

Social determinants of health describe interconnections such as economic stability, education, social and community context, health care access, and neighborhood environment, which can illustrate deficits and poor quality in social areas affecting public health.

Question 4

The accrediting body for public health is known as the Council on Education for Public Health (CEPH).

Accepted Answer

The Council on Education for Public Health (CEPH) is the recognized accrediting body for public health programs and schools in the United States.

Question 5

The vision of Public Health 3.0 seeks to improve population health by addressing upstream social factors. The Model recommends expanded funding, timely and continuous data, a strong public health workforce and what other two items: A.Universal health care and healthy children
B.Strategic cross-sector partnerships and solid public health infrastructure
C.Strong safety-net services and improved working conditions
D.Access to health services and immunizations for children
E.None of the above listed answers is correct

Accepted Answer

The vision of Public Health 3.0 emphasizes strategic cross-sector partnerships and a solid public health infrastructure as essential components to address social determinants of health and improve population health outcomes.

Question 6

Which of the following are roles or occupations found in public health? &#10;A)Hospital Chief Executive Officers and Chief Financial Officers &#10;B)Social Science Specialists and Clinical Zoologist &#10;C)Mining Safety Engineers and Occupational Health and Safety Technicians &#10;D)All of the above listed answers is correct &#10;E)None of the above listed answers is correct&#10;

Accepted Answer

Public health is a broad field that encompasses a variety of roles and occupations aimed at promoting and protecting the health of populations. This includes a wide range of professionals who work in different settings and specialize in various aspects of health and safety.
A. Hospital Chief Executive Officers (CEOs) and Chief Financial Officers (CFOs) play a critical role in the management of healthcare facilities, which are integral to the public health infrastructure. They are responsible for the strategic direction, financial stewardship, and overall operation of hospitals, which directly impacts the delivery of healthcare services to the community.
B. Social Science Specialists in public health may focus on understanding the social determinants of health, designing and evaluating interventions, and promoting health equity. Clinical Zoologists, while not a common title, could be involved in studying the transmission of zoonotic diseases (diseases that can be transmitted from animals to humans), which is a significant public health concern.
C. Mining Safety Engineers and Occupational Health and Safety Technicians work to ensure safe working conditions in the mining industry and other workplaces. They are responsible for implementing safety measures, conducting inspections, and ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations to prevent workplace injuries and illnesses.
Each of these roles contributes to the overarching goal of public health, which is to improve health outcomes, prevent disease, and enhance the quality of life for individuals and communities.

Question 7

Which of the following national health objectives includes the goal of achievement of health equity, elimination of disparities, and improvement of the health of all groups? A.Social Determinants of Health Improvement Act of 2020
B.Healthy People 2020
C.The Patriot Health Initiative of 2030
D.Equality Health 2050
E.None of the above listed answers is correct

Accepted Answer

Healthy People 2020 is a national health initiative that includes goals for achieving health equity, eliminating disparities, and improving the health of all groups.

Question 8

Which of the following is a correct listing of Healthy People 2020 focus areas? A.Chronic Kidney Disease, HIV, Diabetes
B.Military sexual trauma, Restless leg syndrome, Cancer
C.Nutrition and weight status, Blood transfusions, Planting trees
D.Genomics, Sleep Health, Physical activity
E.None of the above listed answers is correct

Accepted Answer

Healthy People 2020 focus areas include Nutrition and weight status, Genomics, Sleep Health, and Physical activity.

Question 9

Enforcement of laws and regulations that protect health and ensure safety is part of essential public health services.

Accepted Answer

Enforcement of laws and regulations that protect health and ensure safety is one of the ten essential public health services, which guide public health activities and policies.

Question 10

Which of the following answers accurately describe essential public health services. A.Enforce community partnerships to identify and solve health problems.
B.Develop policies and plans that support individual and community health efforts.
C.Link health status to identify community health problems.
D.Monitor new insights and innovative solutions to health problems.
E.None of the above listed answers is correct.

Accepted Answer

Developing policies and plans that support individual and community health efforts is a recognized essential public health service.

Deck 1: Public Health Today and Tomorrow