HCR220 Midterm Exam Questions and Answers With
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Which of these is considered a social determinant of health?
Education
Which of these is not a factor in the responsibility of public health in the United
States?
INCORRECT: American tendencies; Heavy reliance on nongovernmental
organizations; Decentralized government
T/F Diabetes management programs would be an example of secondary
prevention.
False
T/F The Circle of Public Health is the framework for health standards.
True
T/F It took more than a hundred years for the average life expectancy in the
United States to increase from 47 to 79 years.
True
,T/F The infrastructure of the U.S. health-care system includes nonprofit
organizations.
True
Which of these is considered a behavioral risk factor?
Sedentary lifestyle
What is the percentage of Americans who report to have at least one behavioral
risk factor?
90%
Having a serious plan to change behavior, weighing pros and cons, and building
confidence are part of which stage of health behavior change?
INCORRECT: Preparation; Action
T/F Alcoholics Anonymous would be an example of primary prevention.
False
, Physical activity can
reduce anxiety and depression.
maintain healthy bones.
decrease cancer risk.
all of the above. (correct answer)
What is the role of the Public Health Accreditation Board?
Advances voluntary performance standards for public health agencies
Which behavioral risk factor causes the most preventable deaths and disease?
Tobacco
"Knowing your number" is an example of what type of role in health care?
Secondary prevention/public health
Alcohol misuse is most common in
white and Native American men.
Action to eliminate health disparities and inequalities is
complete solution–Expert Verified | Latest Questions
2025
Which of these is considered a social determinant of health?
Education
Which of these is not a factor in the responsibility of public health in the United
States?
INCORRECT: American tendencies; Heavy reliance on nongovernmental
organizations; Decentralized government
T/F Diabetes management programs would be an example of secondary
prevention.
False
T/F The Circle of Public Health is the framework for health standards.
True
T/F It took more than a hundred years for the average life expectancy in the
United States to increase from 47 to 79 years.
True
,T/F The infrastructure of the U.S. health-care system includes nonprofit
organizations.
True
Which of these is considered a behavioral risk factor?
Sedentary lifestyle
What is the percentage of Americans who report to have at least one behavioral
risk factor?
90%
Having a serious plan to change behavior, weighing pros and cons, and building
confidence are part of which stage of health behavior change?
INCORRECT: Preparation; Action
T/F Alcoholics Anonymous would be an example of primary prevention.
False
, Physical activity can
reduce anxiety and depression.
maintain healthy bones.
decrease cancer risk.
all of the above. (correct answer)
What is the role of the Public Health Accreditation Board?
Advances voluntary performance standards for public health agencies
Which behavioral risk factor causes the most preventable deaths and disease?
Tobacco
"Knowing your number" is an example of what type of role in health care?
Secondary prevention/public health
Alcohol misuse is most common in
white and Native American men.
Action to eliminate health disparities and inequalities is
