Question 1

Which of the following entities has the primary role of directing and coordinating health within the United Nations system?&#10;A) National Institute of Health&#10;B) Centers for Disease Control&#10;C) World Health Organization&#10;D) Healthy People 2020

Accepted Answer

The World Health Organization (WHO) is the primary entity within the United Nations system responsible for directing and coordinating health.

Question 2

The __________ refers to the conditions that affect an individual's health and health outcomes.&#10;A) SDOH&#10;B) WHO&#10;C) NIH&#10;D) CDC

Accepted Answer

SDOH stands for Social Determinants of Health, which are the conditions in which people are born, grow, live, work, and age that affect their health and health outcomes.

Question 3

The determinants of health can be classified as either physical or _____________.&#10;A) financial&#10;B) emotional&#10;C) environmental&#10;D) social

Accepted Answer

Social determinants of health refer to the conditions in which people are born, grow, live, work, and age, and they significantly impact health outcomes.

Question 4

Economic stability can be indicated by which of the following?&#10;A) employment&#10;B) chronic diseases&#10;C) mental health&#10;D) exposure to toxins

Accepted Answer

Employment is a key indicator of economic stability as it reflects the ability of an economy to provide jobs and income for its population.

Question 5

An example of a favorable physical determinant would be ________&#10;A) ADA compliant buildings&#10;B) Affordable higher education&#10;C) Low crime levels&#10;D) Free internet services in common areas

Accepted Answer

ADA compliant buildings are an example of a favorable physical determinant because they make it easier for people with disabilities to access and use buildings.

Question 6

Despite having adequate health insurance, individuals may experience barriers to care such as ____________.&#10;A) lacking reliable transportation.&#10;B) living in an urban area.&#10;C) overusing primary care.&#10;D) having a chronic illness.

Accepted Answer

Lacking reliable transportation can prevent individuals from accessing healthcare services, even if they have health insurance.

Question 7

Neighborhood urban gardens are an example of a solution for what type of health determinant issue?&#10;A) Access to healthy foods&#10;B) Access to health literacy&#10;C) Economic stability&#10;D) Improved housing quality

Accepted Answer

Neighborhood urban gardens help improve access to healthy foods by providing fresh produce to communities, especially in urban areas where such access might be limited.

Question 8

Housing insecurity has been linked to which of the following issues?&#10;A) Mental health issues&#10;B) Incarceration and crime&#10;C) Unhealthy diets&#10;D) Poor health literacy

Accepted Answer

The answer of Housing insecurity has been linked to which...

Question 9

A previously incarcerated patient arrives to the clinic for a persistent cold. The patient states that he has been eating fast food meals at home as he does not want to give his infection to anyone. Which component of the patient's background may increase the likelihood of morbidity and mortality?

A) Living alone
B) Incarceration
C) Fast food diet
D) Poor health literacy

Accepted Answer

The answer of A previously incarcerated patient arrives to the...

Question 10

Which of the following would best promote healthy behaviors through the environment?&#10;A) Maintaining an urban community garden to share harvested vegetables&#10;B) Monitoring the amount of social interaction within a senior living building&#10;C) Providing free laptops to intercity and underserved populations&#10;D) Promoting meditation exercises for caregivers of the chronically ill

Accepted Answer

Maintaining an urban community garden encourages healthy eating habits, physical activity, and community engagement, all of which promote healthy behaviors through environmental changes.

Deck 11: Social Determinants of Health