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100

Which of the following is an example of public health?

A. giving cold medicine to a student with a cold in the nurse's office
B. treating a city's water supply to remove any bacteria and impurities
C. operating on a patient who has a ruptured spleen


B. treating a city's water supply to remove any bacteria and impurities


100

Which statement best describes health promotion?

A. It is the process of enabling people to exercise more control over their health.
B. It is a list of instructions or techniques to help people recover faster from their illness.
C. It is a set of actions taken by health organizations to prevent the spread of diseases.


A. It is the process of enabling people to exercise more control over their health.


200

Which of the following is the best description of health protection?

A. the information provided by health organizations to improve public health
B. the direct actions taken by health organizations to improve public health
C. the medication and treatment provided by health professionals to overcome an illness


B. the direct actions taken by health organizations to improve public health


200

Which of the following would you describe as a public health issue?

A. a sudden outbreak of cholera
B. a man having an operation due to food poisoning
C. a candy store opening up in town


A. a sudden outbreak of cholera


300

The air pollution in your area is increasing by the day. What would be the most appropriate way to solve this issue?

A. Raise this issue at your monthly town council meetings and follow up on the progress.
B. Inform officials about this problem and then leave it to them to solve it.
C. Talk about this problem with friends who live in a much healthier area.


A. Raise this issue at your monthly town council meetings and follow up on the progress.


300

Which of the following is a health measure taken by the local government to improve public health?

A. providing better health facilities to underdeveloped counties
B. thoroughly checking food products before they are sold in the market
C. checking for proper sanitation and clean water supply in your community



C. checking for proper sanitation and clean water supply in your community




400

Which scenario is the best example of public health promotion?

A. A community hospital opens a burn center to address cases of severe burn trauma.
B. Community organizers put together an emergency action plan in case of a local epidemic.
C. The local community center starts a free fitness program for all county residents.



C. The local community center starts a free fitness program for all county residents.




400

What is the primary way by which the national government helps improve public health?

A. It educates the public about healthy lifestyles and asks people to pursue them.
B. It takes national-level issues to international organizations to resolve them.
C. It declares standards for public health and writes policies to achieve those standards.



C. It declares standards for public health and writes policies to achieve those standards.




500

How does the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement help in improving public health?

A. It creates national policies to improve citizens' health.
B. It provides aid to the victims of natural disasters and wars.
C. It keeps a check on the quality of food and water supplied at schools.


B. It provides aid to the victims of natural disasters and wars.


500

People in your community are disposing of waste improperly, causing land and water pollution. What is the best way you can advocate for a clean environment?

A. Call a community meeting and educate people on proper methods of waste disposal.
B. Complain to a national organization about the irresponsible behavior of your community.
C. Say nothing but continue to use proper methods of waste disposal yourself.


A. Call a community meeting and educate people on proper methods of waste disposal.