PHRM 717 SDOH MATERIALS EXAM
QUESTIONS & ANSWERS
Which is the most accurate definition of social determinants of health? - Correct
Answers -Non-medical factors that influence health outcomes and contribute to health
inequity. (Such as social, economic, and environmental aspects)
Which of the following are primary social determinants of health? - Correct Answers -
Economic Stability, Education Access and Quality, Health Care Access and Quality,
Social and Community Context, and Neighborhood and Built Environment.
What is Health Equity? - Correct Answers -The opportunity for all people to attain their
'full health potential' by being able to access the necessary resources and care
regardless of social position or other socially defined circumstances.
What are some examples of health inequities? - Correct Answers -Reliable
transportation; racism, discrimination, and violence; and access to nutritious foods; the
ability to pay utility bills and afford medications; exposure to drugs and alcohol abuse;
and language and literacy skills, to name a few.
What is the impact of improving upstream SDOH on the downstream economics of
healthcare? - Correct Answers --Investing in SDOH reduces ER visits and other
healthcare costs.
-Investing in housing also affects healthcare costs for reducing homelessness, reduces
drug use, increases employment, and stabilizes families. (Many US health systems are
investing in housing for their patients.)
People of color and minority racial and ethnic groups experience a higher risk of
adverse SDOH compared to White and Caucasian individuals. - Correct Answers -
Prejudice and racism are factors that affect people of color and minority racial and
ethnic groups at a higher rate than white individuals, putting them at greater risk of poor
health outcomes over the lifespan and across generations.
Accessing quality health care for preventive treatment, vaccinations, and contraception
helps prevent serious illness and what else? - Correct Answers -Helps to prevent
serious illness, chronic conditions, and more costly diagnoses later on.
In 2023, the Department of Health and Human Services' Centers for Medicare and
Medicaid required all hospitals to screen adult inpatients for 5 SDOH. - Correct Answers
, -Showed the significant positive impact screening for and addressing adverse SDOH in
the Medicare and Medicaid population had on reducing healthcare system costs and
improving quality of care.
New Mexico ranks LAST when it comes to investing resources in SDOH and addressing
adverse social determinants. - Correct Answers -True
The most significant reduction of adverse SDOH effects come from what? - Correct
Answers -Community-based, social interventions. These address upstream causes of
inequity.
In NM, the percentage of residents living in poverty is almost double the national
average. - Correct Answers -18.4% of New Mexicans live in poverty
Education directly impacts a person's access to ________? - Correct Answers --Safe
living environments
-Employment Opportunities
-Transportation
Children who have good school attendance are less likely to have adverse childhood
experiences. - Correct Answers -True
People with higher levels of education have longer and healthier lives for a variety of
reasons. Which is a reason mentioned in this module? - Correct Answers --Education
means individuals or families have greater access to healthy foods, have time to
exercise regularly, and have more access to a variety of health services and even
transportation.
-Education often leads to better jobs where there are health benefits and/or insurance,
meaning a person's health needs have a greater chance of being met and funded.
Environmental factors such as pollution or exposure to toxins can cause which of the
following? - Correct Answers -Neurological disorders
In the module presentation, it was mentioned that schools can play a part in mitigating
the rapid rise of obesity in youth. What was one of the reasons mentioned for this rise in
obesity? - Correct Answers -Greater use of smart phones
Walking, hiking, and running, and the use of public parks and other outdoor spaces
have been a proven link to improved health and well-being of all who use them on a
regular basis. - Correct Answers -True
Victims of bullying are at increased risk for which of the following? - Correct Answers --
Mental health problems
-Problems adjusting to school
QUESTIONS & ANSWERS
Which is the most accurate definition of social determinants of health? - Correct
Answers -Non-medical factors that influence health outcomes and contribute to health
inequity. (Such as social, economic, and environmental aspects)
Which of the following are primary social determinants of health? - Correct Answers -
Economic Stability, Education Access and Quality, Health Care Access and Quality,
Social and Community Context, and Neighborhood and Built Environment.
What is Health Equity? - Correct Answers -The opportunity for all people to attain their
'full health potential' by being able to access the necessary resources and care
regardless of social position or other socially defined circumstances.
What are some examples of health inequities? - Correct Answers -Reliable
transportation; racism, discrimination, and violence; and access to nutritious foods; the
ability to pay utility bills and afford medications; exposure to drugs and alcohol abuse;
and language and literacy skills, to name a few.
What is the impact of improving upstream SDOH on the downstream economics of
healthcare? - Correct Answers --Investing in SDOH reduces ER visits and other
healthcare costs.
-Investing in housing also affects healthcare costs for reducing homelessness, reduces
drug use, increases employment, and stabilizes families. (Many US health systems are
investing in housing for their patients.)
People of color and minority racial and ethnic groups experience a higher risk of
adverse SDOH compared to White and Caucasian individuals. - Correct Answers -
Prejudice and racism are factors that affect people of color and minority racial and
ethnic groups at a higher rate than white individuals, putting them at greater risk of poor
health outcomes over the lifespan and across generations.
Accessing quality health care for preventive treatment, vaccinations, and contraception
helps prevent serious illness and what else? - Correct Answers -Helps to prevent
serious illness, chronic conditions, and more costly diagnoses later on.
In 2023, the Department of Health and Human Services' Centers for Medicare and
Medicaid required all hospitals to screen adult inpatients for 5 SDOH. - Correct Answers
, -Showed the significant positive impact screening for and addressing adverse SDOH in
the Medicare and Medicaid population had on reducing healthcare system costs and
improving quality of care.
New Mexico ranks LAST when it comes to investing resources in SDOH and addressing
adverse social determinants. - Correct Answers -True
The most significant reduction of adverse SDOH effects come from what? - Correct
Answers -Community-based, social interventions. These address upstream causes of
inequity.
In NM, the percentage of residents living in poverty is almost double the national
average. - Correct Answers -18.4% of New Mexicans live in poverty
Education directly impacts a person's access to ________? - Correct Answers --Safe
living environments
-Employment Opportunities
-Transportation
Children who have good school attendance are less likely to have adverse childhood
experiences. - Correct Answers -True
People with higher levels of education have longer and healthier lives for a variety of
reasons. Which is a reason mentioned in this module? - Correct Answers --Education
means individuals or families have greater access to healthy foods, have time to
exercise regularly, and have more access to a variety of health services and even
transportation.
-Education often leads to better jobs where there are health benefits and/or insurance,
meaning a person's health needs have a greater chance of being met and funded.
Environmental factors such as pollution or exposure to toxins can cause which of the
following? - Correct Answers -Neurological disorders
In the module presentation, it was mentioned that schools can play a part in mitigating
the rapid rise of obesity in youth. What was one of the reasons mentioned for this rise in
obesity? - Correct Answers -Greater use of smart phones
Walking, hiking, and running, and the use of public parks and other outdoor spaces
have been a proven link to improved health and well-being of all who use them on a
regular basis. - Correct Answers -True
Victims of bullying are at increased risk for which of the following? - Correct Answers --
Mental health problems
-Problems adjusting to school
