HSC 4624 EXAM 1 FOUNDATIONS OF
GLOBAL HEALTH QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS 100% CORRECT
The Infant Mortality Rate is defined as: - ANSWER-Deaths of children less than one
year of age per 1,000 children born
According to the Week 2 lecture on Global Health Systems, which of the following is a
function of a health system? - ANSWER-Stewardship
Low parental socioeconomic status can lead to poor child health, which then may lead
to lower education and earnings for the child. These factors contribute to poor outcomes
for these children later as adults (large families, poverty, limited education, no assets).
What is this known as? - ANSWER-Intergenerational cycle of poverty
Select the organization that matches this description: This organization was established
in 1961 by President John Kennedy to promote world peace and friendship, and one of
its missions is to help the people of interested countries in meeting their needs for
trained men and women in various skill sets. - ANSWER-Peace Corps
According to the texbook chapter on Nutrition and Global Health, what is anemia? -
ANSWER-It is a low level of hemoglobin in the blood that is evidenced by a reduced
quality or quantity of red blood cells.
True or False: Ensuring environmental sustainability is one of the Millennium
Development Goals. - ANSWER-true
Chapter 2 in the textbook discussed different methods used to measure health
determinants and trends in society. What does the Neonatal Mortality Rate measure? -
ANSWER-Deaths of infants under 28 days for every 1,000 live births in that year
There are three levels of health care systems: primary, secondary and tertiary.
What level of care matches this description: specialized consultative care, usually on
referral from primary or secondary medical care personnel; includes treatment of
complicated adult and pediatric cases. - ANSWER-Tertiary Care
Complete this statement: The lack of________ is most often associated with a growth
on the thyroid, called a goiter, and the failure to develop full intellectual potential. -
ANSWER-Iodine
, According to the Week 4 lecture on the Impact of Socioeconomic Status, what are some
of the Costs of Illness? - ANSWER-Transportation to and from doctor
True or False: The health care system in the United States is neither universal,
comprehensive, or publicly funded. - ANSWER-true
Malnutrition is a form of poor nutrition, often causing children to be underweight,
overweight, or experience stunted growth. According to the UNICEF Framework, which
of the following is NOT an underlying cause of malnutrition? - ANSWER-Disease
prevention
True or False: Overnutrition is defined as the failure to achieve nutrient requirements
which can impair physical and/or mental health from too much or too little food, or
shortage or imbalance of key nutrients. - ANSWER-false
According to the Week 2 lecture, the provision of first contact, person-focused, ongoing
care over time that meets health-related needs of people is called ___________. -
ANSWER-primary care
According to the Week 2 lecture, the provision of medical care by a specialist or facility
upon referral by a primary care professional, and sometimes involving procedures and
surgery of moderate complexity, is called ___________. - ANSWER-secondary care
According to the textbook chapter on Policy and Program Briefs, what is the term for the
following definition: ensuring that all people can use the promotive, preventive, and
curative health services they need, and ensuring that the use of these services does not
increase financial hardship? - ANSWER-Universal health coverage
According to the textbook chapter on nutrition, which of these foods contain calcium? -
ANSWER-All of the options are correct
According to the lecture on Alphabet Organizations, which of the following is NOT an
NGO? - ANSWER-UNICEF
Select the organization that matches this description: This organization was founded in
1945, with headquarters in Atlanta. Originally, it was formed to ship parcels to
Europeans in danger of starvation following World War II. Over time this agency evolved
to provide famine assistance, health care services and family planning programs.
Overall, this agency aims to achieve lasting victories over poverty. - ANSWER-CARE
This organization was created in 1946 to provide emergency food and healthcare to
children in Europe & China following World War II. It is the most influential advocate for
children in the world and was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 1965. It has the most
Goodwill Ambassadors and supports programs primarily to improve child and maternal
health and development. - ANSWER-UNICEF
GLOBAL HEALTH QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS 100% CORRECT
The Infant Mortality Rate is defined as: - ANSWER-Deaths of children less than one
year of age per 1,000 children born
According to the Week 2 lecture on Global Health Systems, which of the following is a
function of a health system? - ANSWER-Stewardship
Low parental socioeconomic status can lead to poor child health, which then may lead
to lower education and earnings for the child. These factors contribute to poor outcomes
for these children later as adults (large families, poverty, limited education, no assets).
What is this known as? - ANSWER-Intergenerational cycle of poverty
Select the organization that matches this description: This organization was established
in 1961 by President John Kennedy to promote world peace and friendship, and one of
its missions is to help the people of interested countries in meeting their needs for
trained men and women in various skill sets. - ANSWER-Peace Corps
According to the texbook chapter on Nutrition and Global Health, what is anemia? -
ANSWER-It is a low level of hemoglobin in the blood that is evidenced by a reduced
quality or quantity of red blood cells.
True or False: Ensuring environmental sustainability is one of the Millennium
Development Goals. - ANSWER-true
Chapter 2 in the textbook discussed different methods used to measure health
determinants and trends in society. What does the Neonatal Mortality Rate measure? -
ANSWER-Deaths of infants under 28 days for every 1,000 live births in that year
There are three levels of health care systems: primary, secondary and tertiary.
What level of care matches this description: specialized consultative care, usually on
referral from primary or secondary medical care personnel; includes treatment of
complicated adult and pediatric cases. - ANSWER-Tertiary Care
Complete this statement: The lack of________ is most often associated with a growth
on the thyroid, called a goiter, and the failure to develop full intellectual potential. -
ANSWER-Iodine
, According to the Week 4 lecture on the Impact of Socioeconomic Status, what are some
of the Costs of Illness? - ANSWER-Transportation to and from doctor
True or False: The health care system in the United States is neither universal,
comprehensive, or publicly funded. - ANSWER-true
Malnutrition is a form of poor nutrition, often causing children to be underweight,
overweight, or experience stunted growth. According to the UNICEF Framework, which
of the following is NOT an underlying cause of malnutrition? - ANSWER-Disease
prevention
True or False: Overnutrition is defined as the failure to achieve nutrient requirements
which can impair physical and/or mental health from too much or too little food, or
shortage or imbalance of key nutrients. - ANSWER-false
According to the Week 2 lecture, the provision of first contact, person-focused, ongoing
care over time that meets health-related needs of people is called ___________. -
ANSWER-primary care
According to the Week 2 lecture, the provision of medical care by a specialist or facility
upon referral by a primary care professional, and sometimes involving procedures and
surgery of moderate complexity, is called ___________. - ANSWER-secondary care
According to the textbook chapter on Policy and Program Briefs, what is the term for the
following definition: ensuring that all people can use the promotive, preventive, and
curative health services they need, and ensuring that the use of these services does not
increase financial hardship? - ANSWER-Universal health coverage
According to the textbook chapter on nutrition, which of these foods contain calcium? -
ANSWER-All of the options are correct
According to the lecture on Alphabet Organizations, which of the following is NOT an
NGO? - ANSWER-UNICEF
Select the organization that matches this description: This organization was founded in
1945, with headquarters in Atlanta. Originally, it was formed to ship parcels to
Europeans in danger of starvation following World War II. Over time this agency evolved
to provide famine assistance, health care services and family planning programs.
Overall, this agency aims to achieve lasting victories over poverty. - ANSWER-CARE
This organization was created in 1946 to provide emergency food and healthcare to
children in Europe & China following World War II. It is the most influential advocate for
children in the world and was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 1965. It has the most
Goodwill Ambassadors and supports programs primarily to improve child and maternal
health and development. - ANSWER-UNICEF
