Question 1

The Rural-Urban Commuting Area (RUCA) system is not flexible and cannot be grouped in many ways to suit particular analytic or policy purposes.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 2

People living in rural America face several challenges including poverty and lack of access to care. Discuss.

Accepted Answer

People living in rural America face several challenges, including poverty and lack of access to care. Poverty rates in rural areas are often higher than in urban areas, with limited job opportunities and lower wages contributing to financial hardship. This can lead to difficulties in accessing basic necessities such as food, housing, and healthcare.

Lack of access to care is another significant challenge for rural residents. Many rural areas have a shortage of healthcare providers, including doctors, specialists, and mental health professionals. This can result in long wait times for appointments, limited treatment options, and the need to travel long distances to receive care. Additionally, rural residents may have limited access to health insurance, making it even more difficult to afford necessary medical services.

These challenges can have serious implications for the health and well-being of rural Americans. Without adequate access to care, individuals may delay seeking treatment for medical conditions, leading to more severe health problems in the long run. The lack of resources and support in rural communities can also contribute to higher rates of chronic diseases, mental health issues, and substance abuse.

Addressing these challenges requires a multifaceted approach that includes improving economic opportunities in rural areas, increasing access to affordable healthcare services, and investing in infrastructure to support the well-being of rural communities. By addressing these issues, we can work towards creating a more equitable and healthy environment for all Americans, regardless of where they live.

Question 3

Rural health refers to the health status of people living in rural areas and the policies that guide the health care delivery system that serves them.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 4

Health promotion is not just the responsibility of the health sector. Explain.

Accepted Answer

Health promotion is not just the respons

Question 5

Different taxonomies used to define the concept of rurality include:

Accepted Answer

A)  Index of Real Rurality (IRR). 
B)  Rural-Urban Converging Area (RUC
A) . 
C)  Rural-Urban Continuum Codes (RUC
C) . 
D)  cosmopolitan counties. 
E)  rural cluster. 
A)  Index of Real Rurality (IRR). 
B)  Rural-Urban Converging Area (RUC
A) . 
C)  Rural-Urban Continuum Codes (RUC
C) . 
D)  cosmopolitan counties. 
E)  rural cluster.

Question 6

RUCAs can identify the rural portions of metropolitan counties and the urban portions of nonmetropolitan counties.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Which of the following is correct?

Accepted Answer

A)  Visiting nurses provide care for the sick in the hospital. 
B)  The hospital survey and construction act was signed into law by President Nixon. 
C)  The idea behind the Burton-Hill act was to build hospitals where they are needed. 
D)  With the understanding of proper sanitation came the development of local health departments. 
E)  None of these is correct. 
A)  Visiting nurses provide care for the sick in the hospital. 
B)  The hospital survey and construction act was signed into law by President Nixon. 
C)  The idea behind the Burton-Hill act was to build hospitals where they are needed. 
D)  With the understanding of proper sanitation came the development of local health departments. 
E)  None of these is correct.

Question 8

Comparing the OMB definition of rurality and that of the US Census Bureau, there was a lack of strong correlation between the definition of urban and metropolitan areas, which brought about the need for a new definition.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

The Marine Hospital Service was established as an act for the relief of disabled seamen.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

The Hill-Burton act is responsible for construction of nearly two-thirds of US hospitals.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Which of the following challenges is faced by rural America?

Accepted Answer

A)  Poverty 
B)  Lack of access to care 
C)  Lack of health insurance 
D)  Travelling long distances to reach the nearest care provider 
E)  All of these are correct. 
A)  Poverty 
B)  Lack of access to care 
C)  Lack of health insurance 
D)  Travelling long distances to reach the nearest care provider 
E)  All of these are correct.

Question 12

The viability of rural America is threatened by:

Accepted Answer

A)  historical racism. 
B)  language differences. 
C)  lack of cooperation and understanding between all segments of the population. 
D)  ethnic minorities. 
E)  growing number of retirees. 
A)  historical racism. 
B)  language differences. 
C)  lack of cooperation and understanding between all segments of the population. 
D)  ethnic minorities. 
E)  growing number of retirees.

Question 13

Partners in rural public health include:

Accepted Answer

A)  hospitals. 
B)  volunteers. 
C)  non-profit organizations. 
D)  All of these are correct. 
A)  hospitals. 
B)  volunteers. 
C)  non-profit organizations. 
D)  All of these are correct.

Question 14

Rural America has been transformed by:

Accepted Answer

A)  in-migration of ethnic minorities. 
B)  a growing number of retirees. 
C)  increasing births and adolescents. 
D)  All of these are correct. 
E)  in-migration of ethnic minorities and a growing number of retirees only. 
A)  in-migration of ethnic minorities. 
B)  a growing number of retirees. 
C)  increasing births and adolescents. 
D)  All of these are correct. 
E)  in-migration of ethnic minorities and a growing number of retirees only.

Question 15

Who is credited as the father of modern medicine?

Accepted Answer

A)  Ronald Ross 
B)  Hippocrates 
C)  Robert Koch 
D)  Alexander Fleming 
E)  Louis Pasteur 
A)  Ronald Ross 
B)  Hippocrates 
C)  Robert Koch 
D)  Alexander Fleming 
E)  Louis Pasteur

Question 16

Causes of rural hospital and clinic closures includes all of the following except:

Accepted Answer

A)  out migration of educated young adults. 
B)  declining populations in rural areas. 
C)  less revenue generated by rural hospitals. 
D)  influx of many ethnic minority. 
E)  None of these is correct. 
A)  out migration of educated young adults. 
B)  declining populations in rural areas. 
C)  less revenue generated by rural hospitals. 
D)  influx of many ethnic minority. 
E)  None of these is correct.

Question 17

Action areas for health promotion as identified by the Ottawa Charter include:

Accepted Answer

A)  develop personal skills. 
B)  engage partnerships. 
C)  reorient health services. 
D)  All of these are correct. 
E)  develop personal skills and reorient health services only. 
A)  develop personal skills. 
B)  engage partnerships. 
C)  reorient health services. 
D)  All of these are correct. 
E)  develop personal skills and reorient health services only.

Question 18

The idea behind the Hill-Burton act was to:

Accepted Answer

A)  build clinics everywhere. 
B)  make hospitals dependent on income generated from taxes. 
C)  build clinics only in certain areas of the state. 
D)  All of these are correct. 
E)  None of these is correct. 
A)  build clinics everywhere. 
B)  make hospitals dependent on income generated from taxes. 
C)  build clinics only in certain areas of the state. 
D)  All of these are correct. 
E)  None of these is correct.

Question 19

The cause of rural hospital closure is unifactorial; it is underscored by state legislative neglect.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Rural public health requires an array of partners. Who are these and how do they contribute to rural public health?

Accepted Answer

Rural public health requires a diverse s

Exam 1: Defining Rurality

The Rural-Urban Commuting Area (RUCA) system is not flexible and cannot be grouped in many ways to suit particular analytic or policy purposes.

People living in rural America face several challenges including poverty and lack of access to care. Discuss.

Rural health refers to the health status of people living in rural areas and the policies that guide the health care delivery system that serves them.

Health promotion is not just the responsibility of the health sector. Explain.

Different taxonomies used to define the concept of rurality include:

RUCAs can identify the rural portions of metropolitan counties and the urban portions of nonmetropolitan counties.

Which of the following is correct?

Comparing the OMB definition of rurality and that of the US Census Bureau, there was a lack of strong correlation between the definition of urban and metropolitan areas, which brought about the need for a new definition.

The Marine Hospital Service was established as an act for the relief of disabled seamen.

The Hill-Burton act is responsible for construction of nearly two-thirds of US hospitals.

Which of the following challenges is faced by rural America?

The viability of rural America is threatened by:

Partners in rural public health include:

Rural America has been transformed by:

Who is credited as the father of modern medicine?

Causes of rural hospital and clinic closures includes all of the following except:

Action areas for health promotion as identified by the Ottawa Charter include:

The idea behind the Hill-Burton act was to:

The cause of rural hospital closure is unifactorial; it is underscored by state legislative neglect.

Rural public health requires an array of partners. Who are these and how do they contribute to rural public health?

Determinants of Health in Rural Communities

Ethical Issues in Rural Communities

History of the Development of Rural Health in the USA

Federal Rural Health Organizations

US Rural Health Systems in Transition

Cardiovascular Disease in Rural USA

Obesity, Type 2 Diabetes, and Physical Activity

Nutrition, Food Desert, and Weight Status

Maternal and Child Health in Rural Areas

Oral Health in Rural America

Cancer in Rural Areas

Environmental Health in Rural America

Occupational Health and Safety Considerations in Rural Agricultural Operations

Mental Health in Rural America

Rural Public Health for Migrant Workers

Adolescent Health in Rural Areas

Aging Population in Rural US

Rural Public Health for the Lgbtq Community

Community Needs and Asset Assessment

Program Planning Models and Theories

Rural Public Health Policy

Leadership

Services to Support Rural Health

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