CPC Social Determinants of Health and Resource Coordination

Question 1

What is considered a key social determinant of health?

Accepted Answer

Access to housing

Answer

BMI

Answer

Heart rate

Answer

Medication dosage

Question 2

How can a community paramedic help address food insecurity?

Accepted Answer

Refer to community food resources

Answer

Advise patients to fast regularly

Answer

Recommend supplements only

Answer

Avoid addressing the issue

Question 3

Which of the following best describes resource coordination?

Accepted Answer

Connecting patients with supportive services

Answer

Transporting patients to hospitals

Answer

Administering emergency care only

Answer

Focusing only on medical treatment

Question 4

Why is it important to assess transportation needs in patient care?

Accepted Answer

To ensure access to healthcare services

Answer

To reduce emergency vehicle usage

Answer

To avoid legal issues

Answer

To improve navigation training

Question 5

Which community organization might assist a patient facing eviction?

Accepted Answer

Local housing authority

Answer

Department of Transportation

Answer

Pharmacy Board

Answer

Fire department

Question 6

How can paramedics assess the impact of social determinants of health?

Accepted Answer

Inquire about social conditions

Answer

Measure respiratory rate

Answer

Monitor oxygen saturation only

Answer

Review prescription refills