MPH Master of Public Health: Public Health & U.S. Health Care 3

Question 1

Which measure is commonly used to assess the overall health of a population and compare health systems internationally?

Accepted Answer

Infant mortality rate

Answer

Infant mortality rate is widely used as a sensitive indicator of population health and the effectiveness of a nation's health care and social systems.

Question 2

The 'triple aim' framework in U.S. health care reform, developed by the Institute for Healthcare Improvement, focuses on:

Accepted Answer

Improving patient experience, improving population health, and reducing per-capita costs

Answer

The Triple Aim simultaneously pursues better care for individuals, better health for populations, and lower per-capita cost of care.

Question 3

Which of the following is a characteristic unique to the U.S. health care system compared to other high-income countries?

Accepted Answer

A predominantly multi-payer system without universal coverage

Answer

The U.S. is the only high-income country without universal health coverage and uses a complex multi-payer system involving private and public insurers.

Question 4

In epidemiology, 'incidence' refers to:

Accepted Answer

The number of new cases of a disease occurring in a population over a specific period

Answer

Incidence measures the rate at which new cases of disease develop, reflecting disease risk in a population.

Question 5

The Public Health Accreditation Board (PHAB) accredits public health departments primarily to:

Accepted Answer

Improve and protect the health of the public by advancing the quality of public health departments

Answer

PHAB accreditation is a voluntary process that promotes continuous quality improvement in public health department performance.

MPH - Master of Public Health Practice Test

MPH - Master of Public Health Practice Test

MPH Master of Public Health: Public Health & U.S. Health Care 3