Public Health
In 1920 this person gave a definition to the term Public Health... what is his name?
A. John Snow
B. Edward A. Winslow
C. George Washington
D. John Woodworth
B. Edward A. Winslow
The first Surgeon General Warning regarding cigarettes came out in 1964. How many warning are there now?
A. 2
B. 3
C. 4
D. 5
C. 4
All of the following are heart attack warning signs except?
A. Pain or discomfort in chest
B. Nausea or vomiting
C. Loss of sight
D. Shortness of breath.
E. All of the above
C. Loss of sight
What are the four key words to Public Health?
Prevent Disease, Promote Health
The '5 a Day' campaign is encouraging the eating of what?
A. Grains
B. Dairy
C. Oils
D. Fruits and Vegetables
D. Fruits and Vegetables
Woman taking Folic Acid supplement while pregnant is an example of what level of prevention?
A. Primary Active Prevention
B. Primary Passive Prevention
C. Secondary Prevention
D. Tertiary Prevention
C. Secondary Prevention
Carbon monoxide causes what negative effect?
A. damages the cilia & irritates the respiratory tract
B. interferes with oxygen carrying capacity of blood
C. alters clotting properties of the blood
D. raises blood pressure and heart rate
B. Interferes with oxygen carrying capacity of blood
What is an ideal total cholesterol level?
A. <50mg/dl
B. <100mg/dl
C. <200mg/dl
D. <250mg/dl
C. <200mg/dl
Remember: Less than 200 total.
>60 HDL (Happy)
<100 LDL (Lousy)
Which of the following is not an established risk factor for chronic disease?
A. Diet/Obesity
B. Inactivity
C. Smoking
D. College Educated
E. Alcohol Consumption
D. College Educated
What is the recommended activity level for adults?
A. 60 minutes per day
B. 75 minutes per day
C. 30 minutes per day
D. 150 minutes per week
D. 150 minutes per week
Pasteurization of milk is an example of which type of prevention?
A. Primary Prevention Active
B. Primary Prevention Passive
C. Secondary Prevention
D. Tertiary Prevention
B. Primary Prevention Passive
In most states, having a Blood Alcohol Level below what number is considered legal?
A. .03%
B. .05%
C. .08%
D. .1%
C. .08%
What is the higher (top) number called in a blood pressure?
A. Hypertension
B. Diastolic
C. Hypercholesterolemia
D. Systolic
D. Systolic
Which definition properly defines Equity?
A. Sameness
B. Fairness and justice
C. Equal sharing and division
D. A and B are both correct
E. A and C are both correct
B. Fairness and justice
Equal sharing and division or sameness refers to Equality.
What "shaped body" puts ones health at higher risks for health issues?
A. Apple
B. Pineapple
C. Pear
D. Watermelon
A. Apple
All of the following are Core Functions of Public Health except?
A. Policy Development
B. Epidemiology
C. Assessment
D. Assurance
B. Epidemiology
*One of the six sciences of public health
Smoking and consuming alcohol are examples of what?
A. Risk factor
B. Predisposing factor
C. Risk behavior
D. None of the above
C. Risk behavior
Mr. Rogers is 5'10, 230lbs. Blood Pressure is 140/90. HDL is 75, LDL is 75. Which of the following is a secondary preventive measure for Mr. Rogers?
A. Taking medication for high cholesterol
B. Nutrition and activity modifications
C. Taking medication for hypertension
D. Annual flu shots to prevent influenza
C. Taking medication for hypertension
What key components make up a person Socioeconomic Status (SES)?
A. Education
B. Gender
C. Race
D. Marital Status
E. All the above
E. All the above
Which set of numbers is the correct guidelines for Body Mass Index?
A. Healthy 18.5-24.9; Overweight >25; Obese >30
B. Healthy 18.5-24.9; Overweight <25; Obese <30
C. Healthy <30; Overweight >30; Obese >35
D. Healthy 15-24.9; Overweight >25; Obese >30
A. Healthy 18.5-24.9; Overweight >25; Obese >30
These are all modifiable behaviors that cause chronic conditions except?
A. Tobacco use
B. Alcohol use
C. Insufficient physical activity
D. Poor eating habits
E. All are modifiable
E. All are modifiable
What 'drug' category does alcohol fall into?
A. Opiod
B. Suppressant
C. Narcotic
D. Depressant
D. Depressant
What is Atherosclerosis?
A. heart malfunctions and stops beating
B. blood flow to the brain is blocked
C. high cholesterol
D. buildup of fat, cholesterol and other substances in the arteries
E. high blood pressure, also known as the silent killer
D. buildup of fat, cholesterol and other substances in the arteries
Name the six sciences of Public Health.
Biomedical Sciences
Environmental Health Science
Epidemiology
Health Policy & Management
Social & Behavioral Sciences
Statistics
The Federal Dietary Guidelines for Americans encourages all of the following except?
A. Whole Grains
B. Fruits and Vegetables
C. Less saturated fats
D. Added sugar
D. Added sugar