Question 1

Tuberculosis and influenza are examples of

Accepted Answer

A) airborne diseases 
B) vectorborne diseases 
C) zoonoses 
D) vehicleborne diseases 
A) airborne diseases 
B) vectorborne diseases 
C) zoonoses 
D) vehicleborne diseases A

Question 2

Explain the multicausation disease model.

Accepted Answer

The multicausation disease model demonstrates the complex causes of noncommunicable diseases.At the center,the host is represented showing its unique genetic endowment.The host is surrounded by a complex environment.The first layer of this environment is the host's personality,beliefs,and behavioral choices that can impact health outcomes.The outer layer represents factors that can contribute to disease process such as access to the health care system,air pollution,water quality,and infectious disease outbreaks.

Question 3

Health education and health promotion programs are examples of

Accepted Answer

A) primary prevention 
B) secondary prevention 
C) tertiary prevention 
D) none of the above 
A) primary prevention 
B) secondary prevention 
C) tertiary prevention 
D) none of the above A

Question 4

Health screenings are important measures in

Accepted Answer

A) primary prevention 
B) secondary prevention 
C) tertiary prevention 
D) none of the above 
A) primary prevention 
B) secondary prevention 
C) tertiary prevention 
D) none of the above

Question 5

Community efforts aimed at preventing the recurrence of an epidemic is an example of

Accepted Answer

A) tertiary prevention of communicable diseases 
B) tertiary prevention of noncommunicable diseases 
C) secondary prevention of communicable diseases 
D) secondary prevention of noncommunicable diseases 
A) tertiary prevention of communicable diseases 
B) tertiary prevention of noncommunicable diseases 
C) secondary prevention of communicable diseases 
D) secondary prevention of noncommunicable diseases

Question 6

Explain the difference between acute and chronic diseases,and provide at least two examples of each.

Accepted Answer

Acute diseases are short-term,lasting le

Question 7

Diseases for which the reservoir resides in animal populations are called anthroponoses.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Describe the difference between prevention and intervention,and tell which is more desirable.

Accepted Answer

Prevention implies the planning for and

Question 9

When prioritizing prevention and control efforts,health officials use data from

Accepted Answer

A) leading causes of death 
B) years of potential life lost 
C) economic cost to society 
D) all of the above 
A) leading causes of death 
B) years of potential life lost 
C) economic cost to society 
D) all of the above

Question 10

Explain the differences between communicable and noncommunicable diseases.

Accepted Answer

Communicable diseases are those for whic

Question 11

Coronary heart disease is an example of a chronic noncommunicable disease.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Adequate food supply and getting regular exercise are examples of

Accepted Answer

A) primary prevention of communicable diseases 
B) primary prevention of noncommunicable diseases 
C) secondary prevention of communicable diseases 
D) secondary prevention of noncommunicable diseases 
A) primary prevention of communicable diseases 
B) primary prevention of noncommunicable diseases 
C) secondary prevention of communicable diseases 
D) secondary prevention of noncommunicable diseases

Question 13

In the communicable disease model,the cause of a disease or health problem is the host.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Mammography for breast cancer is an example of primary prevention.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Osteoarthritis and diabetes are examples of

Accepted Answer

A) acute communicable diseases 
B) acute noncommunicable diseases 
C) chronic communicable diseases 
D) chronic noncommunicable diseases 
A) acute communicable diseases 
B) acute noncommunicable diseases 
C) chronic communicable diseases 
D) chronic noncommunicable diseases

Question 16

Appendicitis and poisoning are examples of

Accepted Answer

A) acute communicable diseases 
B) acute noncommunicable diseases 
C) chronic communicable diseases 
D) chronic noncommunicable diseases 
A) acute communicable diseases 
B) acute noncommunicable diseases 
C) chronic communicable diseases 
D) chronic noncommunicable diseases

Question 17

Provide at least three examples each of how communities can prevent communicable diseases and how individuals can prevent communicable diseases.

Accepted Answer

Communities can prevent communicable dis

Question 18

Years of potential life lost (YPLL)is the single best way to prioritize prevention and control efforts.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Drugs,pesticides,and food additives are examples of chemical agents.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

To retrain,reeducate,and rehabilitate a patient who has already incurred a disability is

Accepted Answer

A) primary prevention 
B) secondary prevention 
C) tertiary prevention 
D) none of the above 
A) primary prevention 
B) secondary prevention 
C) tertiary prevention 
D) none of the above

Tuberculosis and influenza are examples of

Explain the multicausation disease model.

Health education and health promotion programs are examples of

Health screenings are important measures in

Community efforts aimed at preventing the recurrence of an epidemic is an example of

Explain the difference between acute and chronic diseases,and provide at least two examples of each.

Diseases for which the reservoir resides in animal populations are called anthroponoses.

Describe the difference between prevention and intervention,and tell which is more desirable.

When prioritizing prevention and control efforts,health officials use data from

Explain the differences between communicable and noncommunicable diseases.

Coronary heart disease is an example of a chronic noncommunicable disease.

Adequate food supply and getting regular exercise are examples of

In the communicable disease model,the cause of a disease or health problem is the host.

Mammography for breast cancer is an example of primary prevention.

Osteoarthritis and diabetes are examples of

Appendicitis and poisoning are examples of

Provide at least three examples each of how communities can prevent communicable diseases and how individuals can prevent communicable diseases.

Years of potential life lost (YPLL)is the single best way to prioritize prevention and control efforts.

Drugs,pesticides,and food additives are examples of chemical agents.

To retrain,reeducate,and rehabilitate a patient who has already incurred a disability is

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Exam 4: Epidemiology: Prevention and Control of Diseases and Health Conditions

Tuberculosis and influenza are examples of

Explain the multicausation disease model.

Health education and health promotion programs are examples of

Health screenings are important measures in

Community efforts aimed at preventing the recurrence of an epidemic is an example of

Explain the difference between acute and chronic diseases,and provide at least two examples of each.

Diseases for which the reservoir resides in animal populations are called anthroponoses.

Describe the difference between prevention and intervention,and tell which is more desirable.

When prioritizing prevention and control efforts,health officials use data from

Explain the differences between communicable and noncommunicable diseases.

Coronary heart disease is an example of a chronic noncommunicable disease.

Adequate food supply and getting regular exercise are examples of

In the communicable disease model,the cause of a disease or health problem is the host.

Mammography for breast cancer is an example of primary prevention.

Osteoarthritis and diabetes are examples of

Appendicitis and poisoning are examples of

Provide at least three examples each of how communities can prevent communicable diseases and how individuals can prevent communicable diseases.

Years of potential life lost (YPLL)is the single best way to prioritize prevention and control efforts.

Drugs,pesticides,and food additives are examples of chemical agents.

To retrain,reeducate,and rehabilitate a patient who has already incurred a disability is

Community Health: Yesterday, today, and Tomorrow

Organizations That Help Shape Community Health

Epidemiology: the Study of Disease, injury, and Death in the Community

Community Organizingbuilding and Health Promotion Programming

The School Health Program: a Component of Community Health

Maternal,infant,and Child Health

Adolescents, young Adults, and Adults

Elders

Community Health and Minorities

Community Mental Health

Alcohol, tobacco, and Other Drugs: a Community Concern

Health Care System

Community Health and the Environment

Injuries As a Community Health Problem

Safety and Health in the Workplace

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