Question 1

An individual who is prescribed a less effective medication for hypertension has experienced a health disparity.

Accepted Answer

False

Question 2

The terms "health disparities" and "health care disparities" are synonymous.

Accepted Answer

"Health disparities" refer to differences in health outcomes across different population groups, while "health care disparities" specifically refer to differences in access to or quality of health care services among these groups.

Question 3

The field of "health disparities" emerged due to differential health outcomes that are directly related to historic and current behaviors of individuals and social systems.

Accepted Answer

The field of health disparities examines differences in health outcomes among different population groups, often linked to social, economic, and environmental factors, as well as historical and systemic inequities.

Question 4

Hypospadias is a birth defect that is specific to females.

Accepted Answer

Hypospadias is a birth defect that occurs in males, where the opening of the urethra is not located at the tip of the penis.

Question 5

Hypospadias has a higher occurrence in non-Hispanic Caucasians than in Native Americans.

Accepted Answer

Studies have shown that hypospadias is more commonly reported in non-Hispanic Caucasians compared to Native Americans.

Question 6

Spina bifida:
A) is a form of anencephaly
B) involves a defect in the head of the penis
C) involves a defect in the neural tube
D) All of the above
E) None of the above

Accepted Answer

Spina bifida is a neural tube defect that occurs when the spine and spinal cord don't form properly.

Question 7

Truncus arteriosis affects Asians more than Caucasians.

Accepted Answer

Truncus arteriosus is a rare congenital heart defect that does not have a known predisposition based on race or ethnicity.

Question 8

According to the authors, the study of health disparities should:
A) Primarily focus on the disparities experienced by minorities and low income groups.
B) Include a discussion of inequalities that affect Caucasians as well as other groups, and men as well as women, and high income as well as low income groups.
C) Emphasize that health disparities always favor Caucasians and males.
D) Emphasize that the health disparities affecting Native Americans are less severe than those affecting Asian Americans.

Accepted Answer

The authors suggest that the study of health disparities should be inclusive, considering inequalities affecting all groups, including Caucasians, men, and high-income individuals, not just minorities and low-income groups.

Question 9

Coarctation of the aorta is:
A) noncongenital medical condition.
B) disparately experienced by Native American youth.
C) a condition in which the left side of the heart is not fully developed.
D) when the aorta is undersized.

Accepted Answer

Coarctation of the aorta is a congenital condition where the aorta is narrowed, leading to restricted blood flow.

Question 10

Mathematically:
A) equality and equivalence have exactly the same meaning.
B) equivalence refers to a bell-shaped curve.
C) Both of the above.
D) None of the above.

Accepted Answer

Equality and equivalence have different meanings in mathematics, and equivalence does not refer to a bell-shaped curve.

Question 11

In a normal curve, approximately 68% of values fall + or - one standard deviation from the mean.

Accepted Answer

In a normal distribution, about 68% of the data falls within one standard deviation of the mean, which is a characteristic of the empirical rule.

Question 12

Health disparities in death rates exist.

Accepted Answer

Health disparities in death rates exist due to factors such as socioeconomic status, access to healthcare, and racial or ethnic differences, leading to unequal health outcomes among different populations.

Question 13

Ontology is that branch of philosophy that studies the nature of existence.

Accepted Answer

Ontology is a branch of metaphysics in philosophy that deals with the study of being, existence, and the categories of being.

Question 14

Karl Marx is considered as the father of functionalism.

Accepted Answer

Karl Marx is not considered the father of functionalism; he is known for his contributions to conflict theory. Emile Durkheim is often credited with developing functionalism.

Question 15

Talcott Parsons is the father of Conflict Theory.

Accepted Answer

Talcott Parsons is known for his work in structural functionalism, not conflict theory. Conflict theory is primarily associated with Karl Marx.

Question 16

Health disparities as a philosophical concept is based upon the premise:
A) That an equal distribution of inequalities exists between groups.
B) All people are equal.
C) All people are born with a different "basket of goods" but these goods are equivalent.
D) All of the above.
E) None of the above.

Accepted Answer

Health disparities as a philosophical concept is based upon the premise that all people are equal.

Question 17

Health disparities as a mathematical concept is based upon the premise that:
A) That an equal distribution of inequalities exists between groups.
B) All people are equal.
C) All peoples are born with a different "basket of goods" but these goods are equivalent.
D) All of the above.
E) None of the above.

Accepted Answer

Health disparities as a mathematical concept is based upon the premise that all peoples are born with a different "basket of goods" but these goods are equivalent.

Question 18

Health disparities as a statistical concept is based upon the premise:
A) That an equal distribution of inequalities exists between groups.
B) All people are equal.
C) All peoples are born with a different "basket of goods" but these goods are equivalent.
D) All of the above.
E) None of the above.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Health disparities as a statistical concept is...

Question 19

According to the empirical research on the determinants of health in the text book:
A) Medical care contributes 20% - 30% to health care outcomes.
B) Less than 5% of deaths in 1990 were associated with tobacco use.
C) Social determinants explain 60% of health outcomes.
D) Personal behaviors make significant contributions to health outcomes.

Accepted Answer

The answer of According to the empirical research on the...

Question 20

Which level of competency contributes the most to one's understanding of the definitions of health disparities by the National Institutes of Health, U.S. national Library of Medicine, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, and the World Health Organization?
A) Simply memorizing the different definitions.
B) Memorizing and analyzing the different definitions.
C) Dismissing the definitions of these organizations.
D) Adopting these three definitions because they are each from reputable organizations

Accepted Answer

Analyzing the definitions allows for a deeper understanding of the nuances and contexts in which each organization defines health disparities, beyond mere memorization.

Quiz 2: What Are Health Disparities

An individual who is prescribed a less effective medication for hypertension has experienced a health disparity.

The terms "health disparities" and "health care disparities" are synonymous.

The field of "health disparities" emerged due to differential health outcomes that are directly related to historic and current behaviors of individuals and social systems.

Hypospadias is a birth defect that is specific to females.

Hypospadias has a higher occurrence in non-Hispanic Caucasians than in Native Americans.

Spina bifida:

Truncus arteriosis affects Asians more than Caucasians.

According to the authors, the study of health disparities should:

Coarctation of the aorta is:

Mathematically:

In a normal curve, approximately 68% of values fall + or - one standard deviation from the mean.

Health disparities in death rates exist.

Ontology is that branch of philosophy that studies the nature of existence.

Karl Marx is considered as the father of functionalism.

Talcott Parsons is the father of Conflict Theory.

Health disparities as a philosophical concept is based upon the premise:

Health disparities as a mathematical concept is based upon the premise that:

Health disparities as a statistical concept is based upon the premise:

According to the empirical research on the determinants of health in the text book:

Which level of competency contributes the most to one's understanding of the definitions of health disparities by the National Institutes of Health, U.S. national Library of Medicine, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, and the World Health Organization?