Introduction To Public Health
EXAM QUESTIONS AND
VERIFIED CORRECT
ANSWERS GRADED A+
LATEST 100% GUARANTEED
PASS
Adjusted Rates - CORRECT ANSWER-the adjustment of rates is a statistical procedure that
relives the effect or differences in the composition of the population.
** Age is variable most adjusted for**
Administrative Law - CORRECT ANSWER-Rules and regulations promulgated by administrative
agencies with the executive branch of government that carry the force of law.
Age-adjusted mortality rate - CORRECT ANSWER-Age adjusted mortality rate is expressed as the
number of deaths per the number of persons in a specific age group.
** terms of death per 1000 or 100,000 persons**
APEXPH Assessment Protocol for Excellence in PH - CORRECT ANSWER-- Came before the MAPP
- Improves the organizational capacity of the agency in the public health sector.
** tool for local health department involvement in the community**
Behavioral Risk Factors Surveillance System (BRFSS) - CORRECT ANSWER--National data
collection system supported by CDC.
-They assess the prevalence of behaviors that affect health status.
,-coordinates the collection, analysis, and distribution of survey data on seatbelt use,
hypertension, physical activity, smoking, weight control, alcohol use, mammography screening,
cervical cancer screening, and AIS.
Bioterrorism - CORRECT ANSWER-the threatened or intentional release of biologic agents for
the purpose of influencing the conduct of government or intimidating or coercing a civilian
population to further political or social objectives.
- can be released by way of water, air, food, or insects.
Capacity - CORRECT ANSWER-the ability to carry out the core functions of PBH
Centers for disease control and prevention - CORRECT ANSWER-- Based in Atlanta, Georgia.
- Housed under the department go health and human services
- protecting the nations PBH by providing direction in the prevention and control of
communicable diseases.
- aim to prevent injury, environmental and occupational hazards, behavioral risks, chronic
diseases, communicable diseases, and emergencies.
Chronic disease - CORRECT ANSWER-Disease that is :
- permanent
- leaves residual disability
- is caused by a non-reversable pathologic altercation
-requires special training of the patient for rehab
- or may be expected to require a long period of supervision, observation or care.
Community - CORRECT ANSWER-A group of people that have common characteristics.
-can be defined by location, race, ethnicity, age , occupation, interest in particular problems/
outcomes.
, Community Health needs assessment - CORRECT ANSWER-formal approach to identifying
health needs and health problems in the community.
-uses community engagement and collaborative participation
Community preventative services - CORRECT ANSWER-population-based interventions to
reduce or prevent disease, injury, or disability.
- target populations as well as their subsets but never individual people.
Comprehensive Emergency Management - CORRECT ANSWER-broad style of emergency
management, encompassing prevention, preparedness, response,and recovery
** 911**
Condition - CORRECT ANSWER-a departure from a state of physical/mental well-being.
-two types: acute and chronic
Contributing factor - CORRECT ANSWER-- risk factor ( causative factor) that is associated with
the presence/ level of a determinant/
Direct vs Indirect Contributing Factors - CORRECT ANSWER-Direct- linked with the level of
determinants
Indirect- linked with level of contributing factors
Core functions - CORRECT ANSWER-- 3 basic roles for PBH in order to keep people healthy.
- Assessment, policy development, assurance.
Cost-Benefit Analysis - CORRECT ANSWER-- economic analysis assessed as a health outcome per
cost expended/
EXAM QUESTIONS AND
VERIFIED CORRECT
ANSWERS GRADED A+
LATEST 100% GUARANTEED
PASS
Adjusted Rates - CORRECT ANSWER-the adjustment of rates is a statistical procedure that
relives the effect or differences in the composition of the population.
** Age is variable most adjusted for**
Administrative Law - CORRECT ANSWER-Rules and regulations promulgated by administrative
agencies with the executive branch of government that carry the force of law.
Age-adjusted mortality rate - CORRECT ANSWER-Age adjusted mortality rate is expressed as the
number of deaths per the number of persons in a specific age group.
** terms of death per 1000 or 100,000 persons**
APEXPH Assessment Protocol for Excellence in PH - CORRECT ANSWER-- Came before the MAPP
- Improves the organizational capacity of the agency in the public health sector.
** tool for local health department involvement in the community**
Behavioral Risk Factors Surveillance System (BRFSS) - CORRECT ANSWER--National data
collection system supported by CDC.
-They assess the prevalence of behaviors that affect health status.
,-coordinates the collection, analysis, and distribution of survey data on seatbelt use,
hypertension, physical activity, smoking, weight control, alcohol use, mammography screening,
cervical cancer screening, and AIS.
Bioterrorism - CORRECT ANSWER-the threatened or intentional release of biologic agents for
the purpose of influencing the conduct of government or intimidating or coercing a civilian
population to further political or social objectives.
- can be released by way of water, air, food, or insects.
Capacity - CORRECT ANSWER-the ability to carry out the core functions of PBH
Centers for disease control and prevention - CORRECT ANSWER-- Based in Atlanta, Georgia.
- Housed under the department go health and human services
- protecting the nations PBH by providing direction in the prevention and control of
communicable diseases.
- aim to prevent injury, environmental and occupational hazards, behavioral risks, chronic
diseases, communicable diseases, and emergencies.
Chronic disease - CORRECT ANSWER-Disease that is :
- permanent
- leaves residual disability
- is caused by a non-reversable pathologic altercation
-requires special training of the patient for rehab
- or may be expected to require a long period of supervision, observation or care.
Community - CORRECT ANSWER-A group of people that have common characteristics.
-can be defined by location, race, ethnicity, age , occupation, interest in particular problems/
outcomes.
, Community Health needs assessment - CORRECT ANSWER-formal approach to identifying
health needs and health problems in the community.
-uses community engagement and collaborative participation
Community preventative services - CORRECT ANSWER-population-based interventions to
reduce or prevent disease, injury, or disability.
- target populations as well as their subsets but never individual people.
Comprehensive Emergency Management - CORRECT ANSWER-broad style of emergency
management, encompassing prevention, preparedness, response,and recovery
** 911**
Condition - CORRECT ANSWER-a departure from a state of physical/mental well-being.
-two types: acute and chronic
Contributing factor - CORRECT ANSWER-- risk factor ( causative factor) that is associated with
the presence/ level of a determinant/
Direct vs Indirect Contributing Factors - CORRECT ANSWER-Direct- linked with the level of
determinants
Indirect- linked with level of contributing factors
Core functions - CORRECT ANSWER-- 3 basic roles for PBH in order to keep people healthy.
- Assessment, policy development, assurance.
Cost-Benefit Analysis - CORRECT ANSWER-- economic analysis assessed as a health outcome per
cost expended/
