NU 780
Population Health
MIDTERM EXAM
Q&S
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,1. Which of the following strategies is most effective in addressing
social determinants of health in a community-based setting?
a) Increasing healthcare spending
b) Implementing community health worker programs
c) Mandating annual health check-ups
d) Expanding hospital networks
Answer: b) Implementing community health worker programs
Rationale: Community health workers can bridge gaps
between healthcare providers and the community, addressing social
determinants effectively.
2. When evaluating a population health initiative, which key
outcome is typically measured?
a) Patient satisfaction scores
b) Reduction in hospital readmission rates
c) Increase in healthcare personnel
d) Amount of government funding received
Answer: b) Reduction in hospital readmission rates
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, Rationale: Reducing readmissions is a common indicator of
improved population health management.
3. Which epidemiological metric indicates the occurrence of new
cases of a disease in a population over a specified period?
a) Prevalence
b) Incidence
c) Mortality rate
d) Morbidity rate
Answer: b) Incidence
Rationale: Incidence measures new cases, while prevalence
includes all existing cases.
4. Which of the following factors contributes most to health
inequities in populations?
a) Genetic predispositions
b) Lifestyle choices
c) Socioeconomic status
d) Access to technology
Answer: c) Socioeconomic status
©2024/2025
Population Health
MIDTERM EXAM
Q&S
©2024/2025
,1. Which of the following strategies is most effective in addressing
social determinants of health in a community-based setting?
a) Increasing healthcare spending
b) Implementing community health worker programs
c) Mandating annual health check-ups
d) Expanding hospital networks
Answer: b) Implementing community health worker programs
Rationale: Community health workers can bridge gaps
between healthcare providers and the community, addressing social
determinants effectively.
2. When evaluating a population health initiative, which key
outcome is typically measured?
a) Patient satisfaction scores
b) Reduction in hospital readmission rates
c) Increase in healthcare personnel
d) Amount of government funding received
Answer: b) Reduction in hospital readmission rates
©2024/2025
, Rationale: Reducing readmissions is a common indicator of
improved population health management.
3. Which epidemiological metric indicates the occurrence of new
cases of a disease in a population over a specified period?
a) Prevalence
b) Incidence
c) Mortality rate
d) Morbidity rate
Answer: b) Incidence
Rationale: Incidence measures new cases, while prevalence
includes all existing cases.
4. Which of the following factors contributes most to health
inequities in populations?
a) Genetic predispositions
b) Lifestyle choices
c) Socioeconomic status
d) Access to technology
Answer: c) Socioeconomic status
©2024/2025
