Question 1

Planning is best described as:&#10;A) the means by which program effectiveness is ensured.&#10;B) a systematic process used to achieve a predetermined end-point or reach a goal.&#10;C) a method for identifying activities to be accomplished in order for a program to be successful.&#10;D) the procedure used to ensure all aspects of a program are assessed.

Accepted Answer

Planning is a systematic process used to achieve a predetermined end-point or reach a goal.

Question 2

Planning is a fundamental skill in public health because it:&#10;A) provides data for making funding decisions.&#10;B) enables the equitable distribution of work across disciplines and departments.&#10;C) underlies the 10 essential public health services.&#10;D) requires community involvement in program development.

Accepted Answer

Planning is fundamental in public health as it underlies the 10 essential public health services, which provide a framework for public health activities and ensure comprehensive and effective public health practice.

Question 3

Policies, laws, or regulations are determinants of health because they do all the following except:&#10;A) control environmental conditions such as air and water quality.&#10;B) provide access to care.&#10;C) protect people from injury.&#10;D) establish health behavior norms.

Accepted Answer

Policies, laws, or regulations do not directly establish health behavior norms; they can influence or encourage certain behaviors, but norms are typically established through cultural and social practices.

Question 4

The five leading causes of death in the U.S. have preventable causes related to:&#10;A) lifestyle behaviors.&#10;B) health services.&#10;C) biology and genetics.&#10;D) health related policies.

Accepted Answer

Lifestyle behaviors such as smoking, poor diet, and physical inactivity are major preventable causes of death in the U.S.

Question 5

Sex and gender are important factors related to health status since they affect all the following except:&#10;A) health behaviors.&#10;B) access to care.&#10;C) health outcomes.&#10;D) vulnerability to illness.

Accepted Answer

Access to care is more influenced by socioeconomic factors, policy, and healthcare infrastructure rather than sex and gender.

Question 6

Health insurance enables entry into the health care system in the United States.

Accepted Answer

Health insurance in the United States often provides access to healthcare services by covering or reducing the cost of medical care, making it more affordable for individuals to seek necessary treatments and services.

Question 7

Understanding the determinants of health is critical because they govern health.

Accepted Answer

Determinants of health, such as genetics, behavior, environmental and social factors, influence an individual's health outcomes and overall well-being.

Question 8

While genes play a significant role in our health, it is the interaction between them and the environment that in many cases is necessary for disease to occur.

Accepted Answer

The development of many diseases is influenced by both genetic predispositions and environmental factors, which can trigger or exacerbate the condition.

Question 9

Access to care as a determinant of health is equally affected by education level and financial stability.

Accepted Answer

Access to care is influenced by multiple factors, including education level and financial stability, but they do not affect it equally. Financial stability often has a more direct impact on the ability to afford healthcare services, while education can influence health literacy and awareness.

Question 10

Age as a determinant of health is limited to the effects of aging on the development of disease.

Accepted Answer

Age as a determinant of health encompasses not only the effects of aging on disease development but also includes factors like life stage, social determinants, and access to healthcare, which can influence health outcomes throughout a person's life.

Deck 1: Introduction to Planning