AOA Preventive Medicine and Public Health Flashcards
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What is the primary goal of HEDIS (Healthcare Effectiveness Data and Information Set) measures?
Answer: To measure and compare health plan performance
HEDIS measures are used to evaluate and compare the performance of health plans on key dimensions of care and service.
Which of the following best describes herd immunity?
Answer: Indirect protection when a sufficient proportion of a population is immune
Herd immunity occurs when a high proportion of a population becomes immune, providing indirect protection to those who are not immune.
What is the recommended blood pressure target for most adults with hypertension according to 2017 ACC/AHA guidelines?
Answer: < 130/80 mmHg
The 2017 ACC/AHA guidelines recommend a blood pressure target of less than 130/80 mmHg for most adults with hypertension.
Which of the following is an example of secondary prevention?
Answer: Mammography screening for breast cancer
Mammography is secondary prevention because it aims to detect breast cancer early in asymptomatic individuals before clinical symptoms develop.
The 'Five A’s' framework for tobacco cessation counseling includes Ask, Advise, Assess, Assist, and which fifth step?
Answer: Arrange
The Five A’s framework—Ask, Advise, Assess, Assist, and Arrange—provides a structured clinical approach to tobacco cessation counseling.
Which category of health determinants has the greatest influence on population health outcomes at the population level?
Answer: Social and economic factors
Social determinants of health, including income, education, and social support, have the greatest aggregate influence on population health outcomes.