Final Exam REHS/RS Test Questions
and All Correct Answers.
The mission of public health - Answer Fulfilling society's interest in assuring conditions in
which people can be healthy.
The aim of public health - Answer Is to generate public interest in health by applying
scientific and technical knowledge to prevent disease and promote health as an organized
community of professionals.
The core functions of public health agencies at all levels of government. - Answer
Assessment, policy development and assurance.
Who (and when) developed the framework for what is known as the 10 essentials Public Health
Services? - Answer The Core Public Health Functions steering committee
What are the 10 Essential Public Health Services? - Answer monitor health
diagnose and investigate
inform, educate and empower
mobilize community parternships
develop policies and plans
enforce laws and regulations
link people to needed personal health services
assure a competent workforce
evaluate
research
Which ES are tied to assessment? - Answer Monitor Health
Diagnose and investigate
Which ES are tied to policy development? - Answer Inform, educate, empower
Mobilize community partnerships
Develop policies
Which ES are tied to assurance? - Answer Enforce laws
link to/provide care
,assure competent workforce
evaluate
Which ES is tied to system management? - Answer Research
Objectives in public and private health practices. - Answer health maintenance
prevention and treatment of disease
What factors drive EHS decision making? - Answer Crises
emerging public health risks
concerns of organized interest groups
economics
prevailing social and political conditions
Three forces that help shape the future of the EH profession. - Answer Climate change and
resulting ecosystem changes and natural disasters
Population growth and the global rise in standard of living resulting in faster deterioration of the
natural environment
Novel or pharmaceutical-resistant pathogens
A human's first line of defense against disease. - Answer Environmental management
What relationship is the RS/REHS responsible for? - Answer The relationship of the
environment to the public's health.
What is the essence of environmental health? - Answer The anticipation, recognition,
evaluation and control (AREC) of hazards that can affect human health.
How does a RS/REHS advance the public's health? - Answer Weighing the complexities of
social and economic factors, regulatory and legal considerations, and resolve problems in a
meaningful manner.
What are the key steps in ensuring that compliance with the laws, codes and policies occurs? -
Answer Plan reviews and the issuance of permits and licenses to consumers and commercial
establishments.
Roles and responsibilities of the REHS/RS - Answer perform site assessments
, interpret architectural plans and blueprints
inspect during construction to determine the degree of compliance
know the laws regulating permits and licenses
recommend necessary revisions for all plans
What are information collection tools that allow the REHS/RS to assess how well an operation,
procedure, installation or similar activity is currently performing compared with established
standards? - Answer Inspections/investigations
What are established standards? - Answer laws
regulations
codes
ordinances
guidelines
Inspections - Answer Typically done at the request of the operator or contractor
To fulfill permit or licensing requirements
In response to a complainant
As part of a survey tool
Investigations - Answer Drill down deeper in the process through reviewing documents,
interviewing staff or through collecting samples that are usually not taken on a routine
inspection.
What is demonstrated/relayed by the REHS/RS setting the example during inspections? -
Answer Demonstrated competency and relayed important EH and safety information to the
person in charge was well as employees.
What activities effectively set priorities during an inspection? - Answer Establish an open
dialogue with the person in charge
In depth discussion on the facility's operations so it is understood what is being inspected.
Address any outstanding or previous recurring violations with the PIC
Conduct a quick walk through
Why are open ended questions essential? - Answer They promote dialogue, yield more
valuable insights and are not answered by a simple yes or no.
and All Correct Answers.
The mission of public health - Answer Fulfilling society's interest in assuring conditions in
which people can be healthy.
The aim of public health - Answer Is to generate public interest in health by applying
scientific and technical knowledge to prevent disease and promote health as an organized
community of professionals.
The core functions of public health agencies at all levels of government. - Answer
Assessment, policy development and assurance.
Who (and when) developed the framework for what is known as the 10 essentials Public Health
Services? - Answer The Core Public Health Functions steering committee
What are the 10 Essential Public Health Services? - Answer monitor health
diagnose and investigate
inform, educate and empower
mobilize community parternships
develop policies and plans
enforce laws and regulations
link people to needed personal health services
assure a competent workforce
evaluate
research
Which ES are tied to assessment? - Answer Monitor Health
Diagnose and investigate
Which ES are tied to policy development? - Answer Inform, educate, empower
Mobilize community partnerships
Develop policies
Which ES are tied to assurance? - Answer Enforce laws
link to/provide care
,assure competent workforce
evaluate
Which ES is tied to system management? - Answer Research
Objectives in public and private health practices. - Answer health maintenance
prevention and treatment of disease
What factors drive EHS decision making? - Answer Crises
emerging public health risks
concerns of organized interest groups
economics
prevailing social and political conditions
Three forces that help shape the future of the EH profession. - Answer Climate change and
resulting ecosystem changes and natural disasters
Population growth and the global rise in standard of living resulting in faster deterioration of the
natural environment
Novel or pharmaceutical-resistant pathogens
A human's first line of defense against disease. - Answer Environmental management
What relationship is the RS/REHS responsible for? - Answer The relationship of the
environment to the public's health.
What is the essence of environmental health? - Answer The anticipation, recognition,
evaluation and control (AREC) of hazards that can affect human health.
How does a RS/REHS advance the public's health? - Answer Weighing the complexities of
social and economic factors, regulatory and legal considerations, and resolve problems in a
meaningful manner.
What are the key steps in ensuring that compliance with the laws, codes and policies occurs? -
Answer Plan reviews and the issuance of permits and licenses to consumers and commercial
establishments.
Roles and responsibilities of the REHS/RS - Answer perform site assessments
, interpret architectural plans and blueprints
inspect during construction to determine the degree of compliance
know the laws regulating permits and licenses
recommend necessary revisions for all plans
What are information collection tools that allow the REHS/RS to assess how well an operation,
procedure, installation or similar activity is currently performing compared with established
standards? - Answer Inspections/investigations
What are established standards? - Answer laws
regulations
codes
ordinances
guidelines
Inspections - Answer Typically done at the request of the operator or contractor
To fulfill permit or licensing requirements
In response to a complainant
As part of a survey tool
Investigations - Answer Drill down deeper in the process through reviewing documents,
interviewing staff or through collecting samples that are usually not taken on a routine
inspection.
What is demonstrated/relayed by the REHS/RS setting the example during inspections? -
Answer Demonstrated competency and relayed important EH and safety information to the
person in charge was well as employees.
What activities effectively set priorities during an inspection? - Answer Establish an open
dialogue with the person in charge
In depth discussion on the facility's operations so it is understood what is being inspected.
Address any outstanding or previous recurring violations with the PIC
Conduct a quick walk through
Why are open ended questions essential? - Answer They promote dialogue, yield more
valuable insights and are not answered by a simple yes or no.
