Question 1

Age as a determinant of health is limited to the effects of aging on the development of disease.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 2

Understanding the determinants of health is critical because they govern health.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 3

Planning is best described as:

Accepted Answer

A)   the means by which program effectiveness is ensured.
B)   a systematic process used to achieve a predetermined end-point or reach a goal.
C)   a method for identifying activities to be accomplished in order for a program to be successful.
D)   the procedure used to ensure all aspects of a program are assessed. B

Question 4

The five leading causes of death in the U.S. have preventable causes related to:

Accepted Answer

A)   lifestyle behaviors.
B)   health services.
C)   biology and genetics.
D)   health related policies.

Question 5

Access to care as a determinant of health is equally affected by education level and financial stability.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Health insurance enables entry into the health care system in the United States.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

While genes play a significant role in our health, it is the interaction between them and the environment that in many cases is necessary for disease to occur.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Planning is a fundamental skill in public health because it:

Accepted Answer

A)   provides data for making funding decisions.
B)   enables the equitable distribution of work across disciplines and departments.
C)   underlies the 10 essential public health services.
D)   requires community involvement in program development.

Question 9

Policies, laws, or regulations are determinants of health because they do all the following except:

Accepted Answer

A)   control environmental conditions such as air and water quality.
B)   provide access to care.
C)   protect people from injury.
D)   establish health behavior norms.

Question 10

Sex and gender are important factors related to health status since they affect all the following except:

Accepted Answer

A)   health behaviors.
B)   access to care.
C)   health outcomes.
D)   vulnerability to illness.

Exam 1: Introduction to Planning

Age as a determinant of health is limited to the effects of aging on the development of disease.

Understanding the determinants of health is critical because they govern health.

Planning is best described as:

The five leading causes of death in the U.S. have preventable causes related to:

Access to care as a determinant of health is equally affected by education level and financial stability.

Health insurance enables entry into the health care system in the United States.

While genes play a significant role in our health, it is the interaction between them and the environment that in many cases is necessary for disease to occur.

Planning is a fundamental skill in public health because it:

Policies, laws, or regulations are determinants of health because they do all the following except:

Sex and gender are important factors related to health status since they affect all the following except: