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Chapter: Chapter 01 – Test Bank
Multiple Choice
1. In the context of health care and illnesses, what does the parable of going “upstream” and
“downstream” signify?
A) Priority of curing individual diseases compared to public health preventive efforts
B) Necessity of medical care providers to be physically present where illnesses originate
C) Importance of punctuality in treating patients to prevent more severe conditions
D) Gradual shift of medical care from rural to urban areas
Ans: A
Complexity: Moderate
Ahead: Public Health and Mainstream Medicine
Subject: Chapter 1
Title: Public Health: Science, Politics, and Prevention
2. What's the primary difference between primary, secondary, and tertiary prevention methods in public
health?
A) Primary prevention aims to prevent exposure to risk factors, secondary minimizes damage after the
event has occurred, and tertiary focuses on reducing disability by providing medical care.
B) Primary prevention minimizes injury severity, secondary prevents exposure to risk factors, and tertiary
involves minimizing environmental risk factors.
C) Primary prevention involves the development of traffic safety programs, secondary enforcement
involves layering laws requiring seat belts, and tertiary prevention ensures emergency medical services.
D) Primary prevention is all about early detection, secondary is about eliminating risk factors, and tertiary
is related to halted progression of a disease.
Ans: A
Complexity: Moderate
Ahead: Prevention and Intervention
Subject: Chapter 1
Title: Public Health: Science, Politics, and Prevention
3. What are some factors that have contributed to greater overall health in modern times compared to 150
years ago?
A) Medical technology such as vaccines and antibiotics
B) Understanding the relationship between lifestyle habits and health outcomes
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,C) Cleaner water, air, and safe disposal of sewage
D) All of these are correct.
Ans: D
Complexity: Easy
Ahead: What Is Public Health?
Subject: Chapter 1
Title: Public Health: Science, Politics, and Prevention
4. The discovery of which of the following allowed medicine to gain the power to work miracles of healing,
leading to a period of rapidly growing influence?
A) Immunizations
B) Antibiotics
C) Stem Cells
D) Monoclonal Antibodies
Ans: B
Complexity: Moderate
Ahead: The Sciences of Public Health
Subject: Chapter 1
Title: Public Health: Science, Politics, and Prevention
5. What type of prevention seeks to minimize the severity of the illness or the damage due to an injury-
causing event once the event has occurred?
A) Primary Prevention
B) Secondary Prevention
C) Tertiary Prevention
D) Quaternary Prevention
Ans: B
Complexity: Moderate
Ahead: Prevention and Intervention
Subject: Chapter 1
Title: Public Health: Science, Politics, and Prevention
True/False
1. True or False? Public health is generally easy to define.
Ans: False
Complexity: Easy
Ahead: What Is Public Health?
Subject: Chapter 1
Title: Public Health: Science, Politics, and Prevention
2. True or False? As biomedical and environmental sciences have conquered many of the diseases that
killed people of previous generations, people in modern societies are dying of diseases caused by their
behavior and the social environment.
Ans: True
Complexity: Easy
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,Ahead: The Sciences of Public Health
Subject: Chapter 1
Title: Public Health: Science, Politics, and Prevention
3. There are four core functions of public health.
Ans: False
Complexity: Easy
Ahead: What Is Public Health?
Subject: Chapter 1
Title: Public Health: Science, Politics, and Prevention
Short Answer
1. As part of the ___________________ function, public health seeks to understand the medical care
system in an area of study generally referred to as health policy and management or health
administration, which also includes the administration and functioning of the public health system.
Ans: assurance
Complexity: Moderate
Ahead: The Sciences of Public Health
Subject: Chapter 1
Title: Public Health: Science, Politics, and Prevention
2. The first step in taking public health action is to _______________________ the problem.
Ans: define
Complexity: Moderate
Ahead: Prevention and Intervention
Subject: Chapter 1
Title: Public Health: Science, Politics, and Prevention
Matching
1. Match the branch of science with the appropriate contribution to public health.
1. Epidemiology
Ans: Often provides the first indications of the nature of a new disease
2. Statistics
Ans: Collects data that serves as diagnostic tools to inform experts on how healthy or sick a society is
and where its weaknesses are
3. Biomedical Sciences
Ans: Required for the understanding of how infectious agents are spread and how they affect the human
body
4. Environmental Health Science
Ans: Concerned with the spread of diseases through water, air, and food
Complexity: Difficult
Ahead: The Sciences of Public Health
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,Subject: Chapter 1
Title: Public Health: Science, Politics, and Prevention
2. Match the ten essential services to the three core functions.
1. Enforce laws and regulations that protect health and ensure safety
Ans: Assurance
2. Mobilize community partnerships to identify and solve health problems
Ans: Policy development
3. Diagnose and investigate health problems and hazards in the community
Ans: Assessment
4. Evaluate effectiveness, accessibility, and quality of personal and population-based health services
Ans: Assurance
Complexity: Difficult
Ahead: The Sciences of Public Health
Subject: Chapter 1
Title: Public Health: Science, Politics, and Prevention
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Chapter: Chapter 02 – Test Bank
Multiple Choice
1. What concept underscores the idea that health outcomes are shaped by various factors beyond
individual behavior?
A) Individual responsibility
B) Social determinants of health
C) Genetic predisposition
D) Healthcare access
Ans: B
Complexity: Moderate
Ahead: The Social Determinants of Health
Subject: Chapter 2
Title: The Drivers of Health
2. According to the ecological model, which level of influence encompasses an individual's knowledge,
attitudes, and skills?
A) Interpersonal relations
B) Institutional factors
C) Intrapersonal factors
D) Public policy
Ans: C
Complexity: Moderate
Ahead: Ecological Model of Health Behavior
Subject: Chapter 2
Title: The Drivers of Health
3. Which level of influence in the ecological model includes factors such as family, friends, and
coworkers?
A) Intrapersonal factors
B) Interpersonal relations
C) Institutional factors
D) Community factors
Ans: C
Complexity: Moderate
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,Ahead: Ecological Model of Health Behavior
Subject: Chapter 2
Title: The Drivers of Health
4. The lifecourse perspective emphasizes the importance of:
A) current behaviors only.
B) genetics.
C) accumulated experiences and exposures over time.
D) immediate individual-based interventions.
Ans: C
Complexity: Moderate
Ahead: Lifecourse Perspective
Subject: Chapter 2
Title: The Drivers of Health
5. According to the chapter, which of the following is not listed as a social determinant of health in Healthy
People 2030?
A) Education
B) Racism and discrimination
C) Access to quality food
D) Availability of public transportation
Ans: B
Complexity: Moderate
Ahead: The Social Determinants of Health
Subject: Chapter 2
Title: The Drivers of Health
6. How do social determinants of health contribute to health disparities?
A) By providing equal opportunities for all individuals
B) By promoting equitable access to healthcare resources
C) By creating disparities in economic stability, education, and social support systems
D) By focusing solely on individual behavior
Ans: B
Complexity: Moderate
Ahead: The Social Determinants of Health
Subject: Chapter 2
Title: The Drivers of Health
7. What is the significance of addressing the social determinants of health in public health strategies?
A) It perpetuates health disparities.
B) It fosters a more equitable and inclusive environment.
C) It emphasizes individual responsibility.
D) It solely focuses on healthcare interventions.
Ans: B
Complexity: Moderate
Ahead: The Social Determinants of Health
Subject: Chapter 2
Title: The Drivers of Health
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,8. Which factor is not listed as a contributor to health disparities and inequities?
A) Access to quality education
B) Availability of clean water
C) Income level
D) Marital status
Ans: D
Complexity: Moderate
Ahead: The Social Determinants of Health
Subject: Chapter 2
Title: The Drivers of Health
9. What is a significant finding regarding the association between socioeconomic status (SES) and health
outcomes?
A) The very rich are healthier than the rich.
B) Only individuals with lower SES face health disparities.
C) SES differences in mortality are not seen across different countries.
D) Education does not impact health behaviors.
Ans: A
Complexity: Moderate
Ahead: The Social Determinants of Health
Subject: Chapter 2
Title: The Drivers of Health
10. How does social support influence health outcomes?
A) By exacerbating stress levels
B) Through indirect channels such as modeling healthy behavior
C) By creating a sense of purpose, well-being, and self-esteem
D) By increasing healthcare costs
Ans: C
Complexity: Moderate
Ahead: Stress and Social Support
Subject: Chapter 2
Title: The Drivers of Health
11. Which racial and ethnic group in the United States generally has better health status compared to
others?
A) Black Americans
B) Hispanic people
C) American Indian/Alaskan Natives
D) Asian Americans
Ans: D
Complexity: Moderate
Ahead: Health of Racial and Ethnic Minority Populations
Subject: Chapter 2
Title: The Drivers of Health
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, 12. According to the Health Belief Model, which of the following factors determines whether a person is
likely to change behavior when faced with a health threat?
A) Perception of vulnerability
B) Income level
C) Educational background
D) Social media influence
Ans: A
Complexity: Moderate
Ahead: Psychological Models of Health Behavior
Subject: Chapter 2
Title: The Drivers of Health
13. What concept is often added as a fifth factor in the Health Belief Model?
A) Learned helplessness
B) Self-efficacy
C) Social support
D) Perceived barriers
Ans: B
Complexity: Moderate
Ahead: Psychological Models of Health Behavior
Subject: Chapter 2
Title: The Drivers of Health
14. According to the Transtheoretical Model, which stage involves consciousness-raising to increase
awareness of unhealthy behavior?
A) Contemplation
B) Preparation
C) Action
D) Precontemplation
Ans: D
Complexity: Easy
Ahead: Psychological Models of Health Behavior
Subject: Chapter 2
Title: The Drivers of Health
15. In the San Francisco AIDS prevention program, what was the primary means used to promote beliefs
among high-risk individuals?
A) Educational pamphlets
B) Small group training sessions
C) Media campaigns
D) Individual counseling sessions
Ans: B
Complexity: Moderate
Ahead: Theories in Public Health Practice
Subject: Chapter 2
Title: The Drivers of Health
Copyright © 2026 by Jones & Bartlett Learning, LLC, an Ascend Learning Company
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A sample of selected pages has been provided for preview.
All available appendices and Excel files (if included in the original resources) are
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editions.
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chapter.
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Chapter: Chapter 01 – Test Bank
Multiple Choice
1. In the context of health care and illnesses, what does the parable of going “upstream” and
“downstream” signify?
A) Priority of curing individual diseases compared to public health preventive efforts
B) Necessity of medical care providers to be physically present where illnesses originate
C) Importance of punctuality in treating patients to prevent more severe conditions
D) Gradual shift of medical care from rural to urban areas
Ans: A
Complexity: Moderate
Ahead: Public Health and Mainstream Medicine
Subject: Chapter 1
Title: Public Health: Science, Politics, and Prevention
2. What's the primary difference between primary, secondary, and tertiary prevention methods in public
health?
A) Primary prevention aims to prevent exposure to risk factors, secondary minimizes damage after the
event has occurred, and tertiary focuses on reducing disability by providing medical care.
B) Primary prevention minimizes injury severity, secondary prevents exposure to risk factors, and tertiary
involves minimizing environmental risk factors.
C) Primary prevention involves the development of traffic safety programs, secondary enforcement
involves layering laws requiring seat belts, and tertiary prevention ensures emergency medical services.
D) Primary prevention is all about early detection, secondary is about eliminating risk factors, and tertiary
is related to halted progression of a disease.
Ans: A
Complexity: Moderate
Ahead: Prevention and Intervention
Subject: Chapter 1
Title: Public Health: Science, Politics, and Prevention
3. What are some factors that have contributed to greater overall health in modern times compared to 150
years ago?
A) Medical technology such as vaccines and antibiotics
B) Understanding the relationship between lifestyle habits and health outcomes
Copyright © 2026 by Jones & Bartlett Learning, LLC, an Ascend Learning Company
,C) Cleaner water, air, and safe disposal of sewage
D) All of these are correct.
Ans: D
Complexity: Easy
Ahead: What Is Public Health?
Subject: Chapter 1
Title: Public Health: Science, Politics, and Prevention
4. The discovery of which of the following allowed medicine to gain the power to work miracles of healing,
leading to a period of rapidly growing influence?
A) Immunizations
B) Antibiotics
C) Stem Cells
D) Monoclonal Antibodies
Ans: B
Complexity: Moderate
Ahead: The Sciences of Public Health
Subject: Chapter 1
Title: Public Health: Science, Politics, and Prevention
5. What type of prevention seeks to minimize the severity of the illness or the damage due to an injury-
causing event once the event has occurred?
A) Primary Prevention
B) Secondary Prevention
C) Tertiary Prevention
D) Quaternary Prevention
Ans: B
Complexity: Moderate
Ahead: Prevention and Intervention
Subject: Chapter 1
Title: Public Health: Science, Politics, and Prevention
True/False
1. True or False? Public health is generally easy to define.
Ans: False
Complexity: Easy
Ahead: What Is Public Health?
Subject: Chapter 1
Title: Public Health: Science, Politics, and Prevention
2. True or False? As biomedical and environmental sciences have conquered many of the diseases that
killed people of previous generations, people in modern societies are dying of diseases caused by their
behavior and the social environment.
Ans: True
Complexity: Easy
Copyright © 2026 by Jones & Bartlett Learning, LLC, an Ascend Learning Company
,Ahead: The Sciences of Public Health
Subject: Chapter 1
Title: Public Health: Science, Politics, and Prevention
3. There are four core functions of public health.
Ans: False
Complexity: Easy
Ahead: What Is Public Health?
Subject: Chapter 1
Title: Public Health: Science, Politics, and Prevention
Short Answer
1. As part of the ___________________ function, public health seeks to understand the medical care
system in an area of study generally referred to as health policy and management or health
administration, which also includes the administration and functioning of the public health system.
Ans: assurance
Complexity: Moderate
Ahead: The Sciences of Public Health
Subject: Chapter 1
Title: Public Health: Science, Politics, and Prevention
2. The first step in taking public health action is to _______________________ the problem.
Ans: define
Complexity: Moderate
Ahead: Prevention and Intervention
Subject: Chapter 1
Title: Public Health: Science, Politics, and Prevention
Matching
1. Match the branch of science with the appropriate contribution to public health.
1. Epidemiology
Ans: Often provides the first indications of the nature of a new disease
2. Statistics
Ans: Collects data that serves as diagnostic tools to inform experts on how healthy or sick a society is
and where its weaknesses are
3. Biomedical Sciences
Ans: Required for the understanding of how infectious agents are spread and how they affect the human
body
4. Environmental Health Science
Ans: Concerned with the spread of diseases through water, air, and food
Complexity: Difficult
Ahead: The Sciences of Public Health
Copyright © 2026 by Jones & Bartlett Learning, LLC, an Ascend Learning Company
,Subject: Chapter 1
Title: Public Health: Science, Politics, and Prevention
2. Match the ten essential services to the three core functions.
1. Enforce laws and regulations that protect health and ensure safety
Ans: Assurance
2. Mobilize community partnerships to identify and solve health problems
Ans: Policy development
3. Diagnose and investigate health problems and hazards in the community
Ans: Assessment
4. Evaluate effectiveness, accessibility, and quality of personal and population-based health services
Ans: Assurance
Complexity: Difficult
Ahead: The Sciences of Public Health
Subject: Chapter 1
Title: Public Health: Science, Politics, and Prevention
Copyright © 2026 by Jones & Bartlett Learning, LLC, an Ascend Learning Company
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Chapter: Chapter 02 – Test Bank
Multiple Choice
1. What concept underscores the idea that health outcomes are shaped by various factors beyond
individual behavior?
A) Individual responsibility
B) Social determinants of health
C) Genetic predisposition
D) Healthcare access
Ans: B
Complexity: Moderate
Ahead: The Social Determinants of Health
Subject: Chapter 2
Title: The Drivers of Health
2. According to the ecological model, which level of influence encompasses an individual's knowledge,
attitudes, and skills?
A) Interpersonal relations
B) Institutional factors
C) Intrapersonal factors
D) Public policy
Ans: C
Complexity: Moderate
Ahead: Ecological Model of Health Behavior
Subject: Chapter 2
Title: The Drivers of Health
3. Which level of influence in the ecological model includes factors such as family, friends, and
coworkers?
A) Intrapersonal factors
B) Interpersonal relations
C) Institutional factors
D) Community factors
Ans: C
Complexity: Moderate
Copyright © 2026 by Jones & Bartlett Learning, LLC, an Ascend Learning Company
,Ahead: Ecological Model of Health Behavior
Subject: Chapter 2
Title: The Drivers of Health
4. The lifecourse perspective emphasizes the importance of:
A) current behaviors only.
B) genetics.
C) accumulated experiences and exposures over time.
D) immediate individual-based interventions.
Ans: C
Complexity: Moderate
Ahead: Lifecourse Perspective
Subject: Chapter 2
Title: The Drivers of Health
5. According to the chapter, which of the following is not listed as a social determinant of health in Healthy
People 2030?
A) Education
B) Racism and discrimination
C) Access to quality food
D) Availability of public transportation
Ans: B
Complexity: Moderate
Ahead: The Social Determinants of Health
Subject: Chapter 2
Title: The Drivers of Health
6. How do social determinants of health contribute to health disparities?
A) By providing equal opportunities for all individuals
B) By promoting equitable access to healthcare resources
C) By creating disparities in economic stability, education, and social support systems
D) By focusing solely on individual behavior
Ans: B
Complexity: Moderate
Ahead: The Social Determinants of Health
Subject: Chapter 2
Title: The Drivers of Health
7. What is the significance of addressing the social determinants of health in public health strategies?
A) It perpetuates health disparities.
B) It fosters a more equitable and inclusive environment.
C) It emphasizes individual responsibility.
D) It solely focuses on healthcare interventions.
Ans: B
Complexity: Moderate
Ahead: The Social Determinants of Health
Subject: Chapter 2
Title: The Drivers of Health
Copyright © 2026 by Jones & Bartlett Learning, LLC, an Ascend Learning Company
,8. Which factor is not listed as a contributor to health disparities and inequities?
A) Access to quality education
B) Availability of clean water
C) Income level
D) Marital status
Ans: D
Complexity: Moderate
Ahead: The Social Determinants of Health
Subject: Chapter 2
Title: The Drivers of Health
9. What is a significant finding regarding the association between socioeconomic status (SES) and health
outcomes?
A) The very rich are healthier than the rich.
B) Only individuals with lower SES face health disparities.
C) SES differences in mortality are not seen across different countries.
D) Education does not impact health behaviors.
Ans: A
Complexity: Moderate
Ahead: The Social Determinants of Health
Subject: Chapter 2
Title: The Drivers of Health
10. How does social support influence health outcomes?
A) By exacerbating stress levels
B) Through indirect channels such as modeling healthy behavior
C) By creating a sense of purpose, well-being, and self-esteem
D) By increasing healthcare costs
Ans: C
Complexity: Moderate
Ahead: Stress and Social Support
Subject: Chapter 2
Title: The Drivers of Health
11. Which racial and ethnic group in the United States generally has better health status compared to
others?
A) Black Americans
B) Hispanic people
C) American Indian/Alaskan Natives
D) Asian Americans
Ans: D
Complexity: Moderate
Ahead: Health of Racial and Ethnic Minority Populations
Subject: Chapter 2
Title: The Drivers of Health
Copyright © 2026 by Jones & Bartlett Learning, LLC, an Ascend Learning Company
, 12. According to the Health Belief Model, which of the following factors determines whether a person is
likely to change behavior when faced with a health threat?
A) Perception of vulnerability
B) Income level
C) Educational background
D) Social media influence
Ans: A
Complexity: Moderate
Ahead: Psychological Models of Health Behavior
Subject: Chapter 2
Title: The Drivers of Health
13. What concept is often added as a fifth factor in the Health Belief Model?
A) Learned helplessness
B) Self-efficacy
C) Social support
D) Perceived barriers
Ans: B
Complexity: Moderate
Ahead: Psychological Models of Health Behavior
Subject: Chapter 2
Title: The Drivers of Health
14. According to the Transtheoretical Model, which stage involves consciousness-raising to increase
awareness of unhealthy behavior?
A) Contemplation
B) Preparation
C) Action
D) Precontemplation
Ans: D
Complexity: Easy
Ahead: Psychological Models of Health Behavior
Subject: Chapter 2
Title: The Drivers of Health
15. In the San Francisco AIDS prevention program, what was the primary means used to promote beliefs
among high-risk individuals?
A) Educational pamphlets
B) Small group training sessions
C) Media campaigns
D) Individual counseling sessions
Ans: B
Complexity: Moderate
Ahead: Theories in Public Health Practice
Subject: Chapter 2
Title: The Drivers of Health
Copyright © 2026 by Jones & Bartlett Learning, LLC, an Ascend Learning Company
