Question 1

Which of the following agencies is the lead agency for prevention, health data, epidemic investigation, and public health measures aimed at disease control and prevention?

Accepted Answer

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is the lead agency for prevention, health data, epidemic investigation, and public health measures aimed at disease control and prevention.

Question 2

Which of the following federal agencies is the lead research agency that also funds training programs and communication of health information to the professional community and the public?

Accepted Answer

The National Institutes of Health (NIH) is the primary federal agency for conducting and supporting medical research, funding training programs, and disseminating health information to professionals and the public.

Question 3

Which of the following federal agencies is the consumer protection agency with authority for safety of foods and safety and efficacy of drugs?

Accepted Answer

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is the federal agency responsible for protecting public health by ensuring the safety and efficacy of drugs, biological products, and medical devices, as well as the safety of the nation's food supply.

Question 4

Which of the following is not true of community-oriented primary care?

Accepted Answer

Community-oriented primary care does not define a community based exclusively on geography; it can also consider social, cultural, and other factors.

Question 5

Which of the following is true of local health departments?

Accepted Answer

Local health departments vary widely in structure and scope of responsibilities, and they do not have defined constitutional responsibilities or serve as the primary organization for implementing the right to health care.

Question 6

Yearly publication of data on life expectancy is an example of which of the following essential public health services?

Accepted Answer

Yearly publication of data on life expectancy is an example of monitoring health status to identify and solve community health problems, as it involves collecting and analyzing data to track health trends and outcomes.

Question 7

A health department is responsible for oversight of a community-wide effort that requires testing and follow-up of all newborns for a genetic disease. This is an example of which of the following essential public health services?

Accepted Answer

The answer of A health department is responsible for oversight...

Question 8

The Epidemic Intelligence Service sends in a team of investigators to determine the cause of a recent increase in acute pneumonia. This is an example of which of the following essential public health services?

Accepted Answer

The action of sending investigators to determine the cause of a health issue aligns with diagnosing and investigating health problems and hazards in the community.

Question 9

A health department is responsible for licensure of physicians, nurses, and other health professionals. This is an example of which of the following essential public health services?

Accepted Answer

Licensure of health professionals ensures that the workforce is competent, which aligns with the essential public health service of assuring a competent public and personal healthcare workforce.

Question 10

Which of the following is true about global public health organizations?

Accepted Answer

All the statements are correct: The World Bank is a major funder of health projects, NGOs are active in global health, and public-private partnerships are providing innovative solutions.

Quiz 12: Public Health Institutions and Systems