Name one population which is often disproportionately incarcerated.
People of color and people who use substances.
100
Name two ways in which climate change can affect public health.
Changes in harvest, increasing heat indices (especially in cities), increasing water levels, increasing natural disasters.
100
The community of Waterbury has banned new development in the widened floodplain of the Winooski River after Tropical Storm Irene devastated the downtown region. This policy change is an example of which phase of disaster planning?
a) mitigation
b) preparedness
c) response
d) recovery
a) mitigation
100
Name two causes of homelessness.
Loss of income
Lack of mental health transitional facilities
Lack of affordable housing
Alcohol and drug addiction
Gentrification of neighborhoods
Emergency demands on income
100
Ensuring proper funding for an intervention project is this public health competency.
What is financial management?
200
Why are people below the poverty line more likely to experience chronic illness?
Lack of access to primary care, fewer sources of high-quality nutrition, environmental hazards (lead paint, air pollution)
200
Name symptoms of ozone exposure.
Cough; throat irritation; pain, burning, or discomfort in the chest when taking a deep breath; chest tightness, wheezing, or shortness of breath.
200
In late 2015, the ribbon-cutting occurred at the Waterbury, Vermont State Office Complex, which was out-of-service for four years after significant water damage from Tropical Storm Irene made major repairs necessary. What phase of the disaster process is exemplified here?
a) mitigation
b) preparedness
c) response
d) recovery
d) recovery
200
How can health care professionals help refugees in their transition to the United States?
Addressing individual health and its meaning, living situations, gather better awareness of beliefs, practices, and needs; avoid "bombardment"
200
When working with communities and public interest groups, this public health competency is extremely important.
What are communication skills?
300
What is one major solution to assist in the treatment of mental health in the community?
Co-locate primary care providers and mental health providers in the medical care home model
300
Name two symptoms of lead poisoning.
Abdominal pain and cramping (usually the first sign of a high, toxic dose of lead poison)
Aggressive behavior
Anemia
Constipation
Difficulty getting pregnant
Difficulty sleeping
Headaches
Hearing loss
Irritability
Loss of previous developmental skills (in young children)
Low appetite and energy
Reduced sensations
300
Vermont Emergency Management has opened an emergency operations center with staff from the National Guard, Vermont Yankee, the National Weather Service, the American Red Cross, and Bennington public safety officials after a meltdown at the nuclear power plant. Their goal is to ensure everyone in the region is properly sheltered and those exposed to radiation are able to get treatment. What phase of the disaster does this exemplify?
a) mitigation
b) preparedness
c) response
d) recovery
c) response
300
The poverty line for one person is between which of the following ranges?
a) <$7,000
b) $7,000-$11,000
c) $11,000-$15,000
d) >$15,000
c) $11,000-$15,000 ($11,770)
300
What is the key difference between global health and international health?
International health targets country-specific problems, while global health looks at issues affecting the world as a whole.
400
Less psychological aggression and better social context come from this one "green" modification to the environment.
What is planting trees?
400
Explain the precautionary principle.
Precautionary measures are implemented if an activity raises threats of harm to the environment or human health, even when scientific evidence has not been fully established.
400
A tornado warning has been issued for Franklin County, Vermont: a new risk area for tornadoes. Thanks to the diligence of the town of Bakersfield, a system is in place to alert people of the impending storm by sounding the fire siren, residents were given three-day supplies of food, and the construction of basements is mandated in all new houses. Which phase of the disaster is shown here?
a) mitigation
b) preparedness
c) response
d) recovery
b) preparedness
400
What roles do health care providers play in human trafficking?
1) Identifying victims
2) Offering treatment
3) Making a plan with the patient
400
What is the goal of the World Health Organization/United Nations?
Promote health everywhere, eliminate health disparities anywhere, for all beings (not just humans)
500
"Urban Blight"
A situation in which a city fall into extreme disrepair.
500
OSHA assess the risk of employees and has come up with a list of occupations with the highest risk for injury and illness. Name one occupation
“An emergency of such severity and magnitude that the resultant combination of death, injury, illness, and property damage cannot effectively be managed with routine resources or procedures.”
500
What consequences can a young person accrue as a result of bullying?