HSA 3111 MIDTERM EXAM QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT ANSWERS LATEST UPDATE 2026
Group health insurance is a type of public insurance that anticipates that a large group of individuals
will purchase insurance through their employer and the risk is spread among those paying individuals.
- Answers False
Almshouses, operated by local governments, were used to quarantine people who had contagious
diseases such as cholera. These institutions were the predecessor of hospitals. - Answers False
Traditional health functions are functions that provide services to the community. They target
populations rather than individuals. They include child immunization programs, health screenings in
schools, community health services, substance abuse programs, and sexually transmitted disease
control. - Answers False
What was the impact of the Medicare Prescription Drug Improvement and Modernization Act? -
Answers The act created Medicare Part D, the drug prescription program.
Who are considered the fathers of public health? - Answers Chadwick, Snow, and Shattuck
Tertiary prevention reduces the impact of an already established disease by reducing disease-related
complications. It focuses on rehabilitation and monitoring of diseased individuals. - Answers True
Smoking cessation programs, immunizations programs and educational programs for pregnancy and
employee safety are considered: - Answers Primary Prevention
Although healthcare employment is found throughout the United States, it can be more easily found
in which of the following states? - Answers Large states, such as New York, Florida, Texas, and
California
In the phrase "The United States spends more per capita on health care than any other country,"
what does per capita mean? - Answers Per person
Which professional organization represents nursing, assisted living, developmentally disabled, and
subacute-care providers? - Answers American Health Care Association
The infant mortality rate is the number of deaths per 1,000 live births occurring among the population
of a designated area during a 2-year period. - Answers False
Life expectancy at age 65 is the average number of years that a person at that age can be expected to
live, assuming that age-specific mortality levels remain constant. - Answers True
Bad debt or charitable care means that the provider either doesn't expect payment after the person's
inability to pay has been determined or efforts to secure the payment have failed. - Answers True
The Infectious Disease Communication Standard ensures that all hazardous chemicals are properly
labeled and that companies are informed of these risks. - Answers False
The Office of the Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response: - Answers All of these are
correct
Which statement is correct about the U.S. Public Health Service Corps? - Answers All of these are
correct
Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) was established to govern workplace
environments to ensure that employees are treated and have a safe as well as a healthy work
environment. - Answers False
The U.S. Constitution gives local government the primary role in healthcare for their citizens. They
also license health professionals such as physicians, dentists, chiropractors, nurses, pharmacists,
optometrists, and veterinarians who practice within their jurisdiction. - Answers False
Local health departments are the governmental organization that provides most direct services to the
population. - Answers True
FEMA which is responsible for responding to natural and manmade disasters in the United States, is
under the umbrella of the Department of Homeland Security. - Answers True
Which of the following is not a point on the epidemiology triangle? - Answers Speed
The CDC has developed national standards for both state and local health departments to develop
capabilities to deal with emergencies as part of their strategic plans. Which of the following is not one
of the capabilities outlined by the CDC? - Answers Facility management
The federal health department is responsible for performing the majority of community public health
services. - Answers False
The federal government has endorsed a protocol of "Fight, Run, Hide" if an active shooter is nearby. -
Answers False
The three core public health functions are assessment, policy development, and implementation. -
Answers False
Group health insurance is a type of public insurance that anticipates that a large group of individuals
will purchase insurance through their employer and the risk is spread among those paying individuals.
- Answers False
Almshouses, operated by local governments, were used to quarantine people who had contagious
diseases such as cholera. These institutions were the predecessor of hospitals. - Answers False
Traditional health functions are functions that provide services to the community. They target
populations rather than individuals. They include child immunization programs, health screenings in
schools, community health services, substance abuse programs, and sexually transmitted disease
control. - Answers False
What was the impact of the Medicare Prescription Drug Improvement and Modernization Act? -
Answers The act created Medicare Part D, the drug prescription program.
Who are considered the fathers of public health? - Answers Chadwick, Snow, and Shattuck
Tertiary prevention reduces the impact of an already established disease by reducing disease-related
complications. It focuses on rehabilitation and monitoring of diseased individuals. - Answers True
Smoking cessation programs, immunizations programs and educational programs for pregnancy and
employee safety are considered: - Answers Primary Prevention
Although healthcare employment is found throughout the United States, it can be more easily found
in which of the following states? - Answers Large states, such as New York, Florida, Texas, and
California
In the phrase "The United States spends more per capita on health care than any other country,"
what does per capita mean? - Answers Per person
Which professional organization represents nursing, assisted living, developmentally disabled, and
subacute-care providers? - Answers American Health Care Association
The infant mortality rate is the number of deaths per 1,000 live births occurring among the population
of a designated area during a 2-year period. - Answers False
Life expectancy at age 65 is the average number of years that a person at that age can be expected to
live, assuming that age-specific mortality levels remain constant. - Answers True
Bad debt or charitable care means that the provider either doesn't expect payment after the person's
inability to pay has been determined or efforts to secure the payment have failed. - Answers True
The Infectious Disease Communication Standard ensures that all hazardous chemicals are properly
labeled and that companies are informed of these risks. - Answers False
The Office of the Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response: - Answers All of these are
correct
Which statement is correct about the U.S. Public Health Service Corps? - Answers All of these are
correct
Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) was established to govern workplace
environments to ensure that employees are treated and have a safe as well as a healthy work
environment. - Answers False
The U.S. Constitution gives local government the primary role in healthcare for their citizens. They
also license health professionals such as physicians, dentists, chiropractors, nurses, pharmacists,
optometrists, and veterinarians who practice within their jurisdiction. - Answers False
Local health departments are the governmental organization that provides most direct services to the
population. - Answers True
FEMA which is responsible for responding to natural and manmade disasters in the United States, is
under the umbrella of the Department of Homeland Security. - Answers True
Which of the following is not a point on the epidemiology triangle? - Answers Speed
The CDC has developed national standards for both state and local health departments to develop
capabilities to deal with emergencies as part of their strategic plans. Which of the following is not one
of the capabilities outlined by the CDC? - Answers Facility management
The federal health department is responsible for performing the majority of community public health
services. - Answers False
The federal government has endorsed a protocol of "Fight, Run, Hide" if an active shooter is nearby. -
Answers False
The three core public health functions are assessment, policy development, and implementation. -
Answers False
