Deck 11: Social Determinants of Health

Question 1

Which of the following entities has the primary role of directing and coordinating health within the United Nations system?

A) National Institute of Health
B) Centers for Disease Control
C) World Health Organization
D) Healthy People 2020

Answer 1

C

Question 2

The __________ refers to the conditions that affect an individual's health and health outcomes.

A) SDOH
B) WHO
C) NIH
D) CDC

Answer 2

A

Question 3

The determinants of health can be classified as either physical or _____________.

A) financial
B) emotional
C) environmental
D) social

Answer 3

D

Question 4

Economic stability can be indicated by which of the following?

A) employment
B) chronic diseases
C) mental health
D) exposure to toxins

Question 5

An example of a favorable physical determinant would be ________

A) ADA compliant buildings
B) Affordable higher education
C) Low crime levels
D) Free internet services in common areas

Question 6

Despite having adequate health insurance, individuals may experience barriers to care such as ____________.

A) lacking reliable transportation.
B) living in an urban area.
C) overusing primary care.
D) having a chronic illness.

Question 7

Neighborhood urban gardens are an example of a solution for what type of health determinant issue?

A) Access to healthy foods
B) Access to health literacy
C) Economic stability
D) Improved housing quality

Question 8

Housing insecurity has been linked to which of the following issues?

A) Mental health issues
B) Incarceration and crime
C) Unhealthy diets
D) Poor health literacy

Question 9

A previously incarcerated patient arrives to the clinic for a persistent cold. The patient states that he has been eating fast food meals at home as he does not want to give his infection to anyone. Which component of the patient's background may increase the likelihood of morbidity and mortality?

A) Living alone
B) Incarceration
C) Fast food diet
D) Poor health literacy

Question 10

Which of the following would best promote healthy behaviors through the environment?

A) Maintaining an urban community garden to share harvested vegetables
B) Monitoring the amount of social interaction within a senior living building
C) Providing free laptops to intercity and underserved populations
D) Promoting meditation exercises for caregivers of the chronically ill