MPH Master of Public Health: Public Health & U.S. Health Care 5

Question 1

The 'social-ecological model' used in public health frames health behavior as influenced by:

Accepted Answer

Individual, interpersonal, community, organizational, and societal factors simultaneously

Answer

The social-ecological model recognizes that behavior is shaped by multiple interacting levels, from individual characteristics to broader social and policy environments.

Question 2

Under the ACA, 'community rating' rules prohibit health insurers in the individual market from:

Accepted Answer

Charging different premiums based on health status or pre-existing conditions

Answer

ACA community rating rules prevent insurers from varying premiums based on health status, medical history, or gender, protecting consumers with pre-existing conditions.

Question 3

Which study design is most appropriate for estimating the prevalence of a health condition in a defined population at a specific point in time?

Accepted Answer

Cross-sectional study

Answer

Cross-sectional studies measure exposure and outcome simultaneously at one point in time, making them ideal for estimating disease prevalence.

Question 4

The primary goal of the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) is to:

Accepted Answer

Make evidence-based recommendations about clinical preventive services for primary care

Answer

The USPSTF is an independent expert panel that reviews evidence and issues recommendations on preventive services such as screenings, counseling, and preventive medications.

Question 5

Which of the following scenarios best illustrates the concept of 'upstream' determinants of health?

Accepted Answer

A policy that increases the minimum wage, enabling low-income families to afford healthier food

Answer

Upstream determinants are root social and economic causes; raising the minimum wage addresses poverty, which drives many downstream health risks.

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 5