Deck 1: Public Health Today and Tomorrow

Question 1

Which of the following is not one of the core functions of public health?

A) Policy development
B) Assurance
C) Performance improvement
D) Assessment
E) All of the above answers are core functions

Answer 1

C

Question 2

Public Health practice relies on a specific body of knowledge and expertise related to biological, medical, and social sciences.

Answer 2

False

Question 3

Which of the below responses describe interconnections (often illustrating deficits and poor quality in social areas of society) that contribute to the larger system of public health? A.Research and innovative solutions to health problems
B.Social determinants of health
C.Social and economic development
D.Health status monitoring for community health
E.None of the above answers is correct

Answer 3

B

Question 4

The accrediting body for public health is known as the Council on Education for Public Health (CEPH).

Question 5

The vision of Public Health 3.0 seeks to improve population health by addressing upstream social factors. The Model recommends expanded funding, timely and continuous data, a strong public health workforce and what other two items: A.Universal health care and healthy children
B.Strategic cross-sector partnerships and solid public health infrastructure
C.Strong safety-net services and improved working conditions
D.Access to health services and immunizations for children
E.None of the above listed answers is correct

Question 6

Which of the following are roles or occupations found in public health?

A)Hospital Chief Executive Officers and Chief Financial Officers
B)Social Science Specialists and Clinical Zoologist
C)Mining Safety Engineers and Occupational Health and Safety Technicians
D)All of the above listed answers is correct
E)None of the above listed answers is correct

Question 7

Which of the following national health objectives includes the goal of achievement of health equity, elimination of disparities, and improvement of the health of all groups? A.Social Determinants of Health Improvement Act of 2020
B.Healthy People 2020
C.The Patriot Health Initiative of 2030
D.Equality Health 2050
E.None of the above listed answers is correct

Question 8

Which of the following is a correct listing of Healthy People 2020 focus areas? A.Chronic Kidney Disease, HIV, Diabetes
B.Military sexual trauma, Restless leg syndrome, Cancer
C.Nutrition and weight status, Blood transfusions, Planting trees
D.Genomics, Sleep Health, Physical activity
E.None of the above listed answers is correct

Question 9

Enforcement of laws and regulations that protect health and ensure safety is part of essential public health services.

Question 10

Which of the following answers accurately describe essential public health services. A.Enforce community partnerships to identify and solve health problems.
B.Develop policies and plans that support individual and community health efforts.
C.Link health status to identify community health problems.
D.Monitor new insights and innovative solutions to health problems.
E.None of the above listed answers is correct.