FREE MPH Master of Public Health: Public Health & U.S. Health Care Questions and Answers

Question 1

Which of the following groups is more active in the detection and monitoring of foodborne illness?

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Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)

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American Cancer Society

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People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA)

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National Institutes of Health (NIH)

Question 2

The ____ is at the forefront of medical research and is made up of 27 different institutions and centers.

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National Institutes of Health (NIH)

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Central Intelligence Agency (CIA)

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Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)

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Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)

Question 3

Which of the following organizations is not for profit? CDC and American Cancer Society are listed first and second, respectively (CDC) National Institutes of Health, third (NIH)

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I only

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III only

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II only

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II and III only

Question 4

Which of the following best describes a behavioral health determinant?

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Diet

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Sage

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Socioeconomic status

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Sex

Question 5

According to studies, residents of high-crime areas typically experience worse health results than those of low-crime areas. This shows that local crime affects health in a negative way. What type of health factor does local crime represent?

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A social determinant of health

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A behavioral determinant of health

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A biological determinant of health

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A genetic determinant of health

Question 6

Which kind of disease prevention approach is exemplified by state-wide smoking bans?

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Healthy policy

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Health education

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Sanitation initiatives

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Community vaccination

Question 7

Which of the ensuing claims regarding the medical industry is TRUE?

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The field of medicine emphasizes biological and genetic determinants of health.

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The field of medicine emphasizes social determinants of health.

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The field of medicine primarily focuses on disease prevention.

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The field of medicine deals with health from the perspective of populations.