Promoting Healthy Communities
Midterms Exam Review (Qns & Ans)
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1. Which of the following is a core function of public health in
promoting healthy communities?
A. Individualized acute care
B. Policy development to address social determinants of health
C. Performing surgical interventions
D. Conducting patient-specific diagnostic tests
- ANS: B. Policy development to address social determinants
of health
- Rationale: Public health focuses on addressing broader
determinants of health through policy and systems change.
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,2. Which community-based strategy is most effective for
increasing vaccination rates?
A. Launching mobile clinics for vaccination campaigns
B. Focusing only on hospital-based immunization services
C. Providing vaccinations only during regular business hours
D. Requiring schools to distribute brochures
- ANS: A. Launching mobile clinics for vaccination
campaigns
- Rationale: Mobile clinics increase accessibility, especially
in underserved or remote areas.
3. What is the primary focus of health promotion activities in a
healthy community framework?
A. Disease treatment
B. Prevention and wellness
C. Reimbursing medical expenses
D. Restricting access to healthcare
- ANS: B. Prevention and wellness
- Rationale: Health promotion emphasizes preventing
diseases and promoting overall wellness.
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, 4. Which social determinant of health has the greatest impact on
overall community health outcomes?
A. Healthcare access
B. Education
C. Employment opportunities
D. All of the above
- ANS: D. All of the above
- Rationale: All these factors significantly influence health
outcomes, as they shape opportunities for well-being.
5. What is the primary goal of using epidemiological data in
community health assessments?
A. Reducing the workload of healthcare providers
B. Identifying health risks and developing targeted interventions
C. Minimizing the costs of healthcare research
D. Ensuring equal access to diagnostic imaging
- ANS: B. Identifying health risks and developing targeted
interventions
- Rationale: Epidemiological data guide the identification of
health priorities and appropriate interventions.
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