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CPH Exam
Questions and Answers
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What type of molecules extend from the backbone into the helix of a DNA double helix? | Bases |
| Which of the following terms is expressed as a ratio? | Male Births / Female Births |
| The social marketing conceptual framework is known for its 4 P's and competition. Which of the following is not one of the 4 P's? | Population |
| What does the term "channel" refer to in communication? | The medium in which the message travels |
| Which factor can influence the severity of an infectious disease in a population? | Genetic predisposition |
| What type of study design is best suited for identifying risk factors for a rare form of bone cancer in children? | Case-control study |
| What is the best source of information on adult and infant mortality? | Vital statistics |
| When a mutation alters the structure of DNA, the body's effect results from a change in the structure of a(n): | Protein |
| Which areas of public health specialization are important for understanding asthma dynamics? | Behavioral health, epidemiology, health management, and environmental health |
| What aspect of health care does "employee satisfaction" correlate with? | Quality of care delivery |
| A health policy within a representative democracy is characterized by: | Representing compromises among competing interests |
| Which question is not typically answered by exposure assessment? | Toxicity of the exposure |
| What evaluation category is best suited for tracking program participation and community feedback? | Process |
| In a Stock and Flow diagram, what is a likely unintended consequence of expanded intervention focused on tertiary prevention? | "Afflicted with Complications" will increase |
| Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome is caused by which organism? | E. coli strain 0157:H7 |
| Which aspect is NOT a component of public health ethics? | Methods for maximizing profit |
| According to John Wennberg and colleagues, variations in Medicare expenditures across geographic areas are primarily due to differences in: | Physician practice styles |
| In health care systems involving smoking, which statement about feedback loops is true? | The reinforcing and balancing loops may alternate in dominance |
| Which behavioral aspect can significantly impact public health strategies? | Individual lifestyle choices |
| When a person is healthy, without any signs or symptoms of disease, what level of prevention is most appropriate? | Primary prevention |
| What symptoms did workers initially report during the beginning stage of disease? | Fatigue and dizziness |
| How does the degradation of the ozone layer affect health? | By allowing more ultraviolet radiation to reach the Earth |
| What is the principal belief difference between supporters of universal health care and free market health care? | The belief in health care as an entitlement versus a reward |
| What kind of infectious agent is a prion? | A protein |
| What does the principle of justice in public health emphasize? | Fair distribution of benefits and burdens |
| Which type of radiation has the greatest ability to penetrate body tissue? | Gamma-radiation |
| Which method provides the most accurate exposure assessment for workers? | Biomonitoring determination of metabolites of the chemicals in blood and urine |
| In cohort studies regarding a suspected factor's role in disease, what must be ensured at the study's initiation? | Both study groups should be similar concerning potential confounders. |
| Which term best describes the accumulated individuals in certain conditions over time in a Stock and Flow model? | Stocks |
| Which ethnic group has a higher proportion of HIV infections and AIDS cases than would be expected from their census population size? | Blacks |
| Which two categories are the largest expenditures for the Medicare program? | Physicians and hospitals |
| What is the goal of hazard identification in environmental assessments? | Identifies environmental agents for assessment |
| What is the implication of reporting a prevalence of depression that is higher than expected due to test specificity? | Higher than expected because of the specificity of the screening test |
| In a reservoir with high E. coli counts, what other contaminant would be most concerning? | Salmonella |
| Which leadership theory suggests that structural and power factors dictate the effectiveness of leadership? | Contingency |
| What type of surveillance is exemplified by staff visiting hospitals to identify congenital malformations? | Active surveillance |
| Which infectious micro-organism shows symptoms in around 10% of infections? | Poliomyelitis |
| Which of the following is defined as a community's ability to define and solve its own problems? | Community capacity |
| What does the statement "the complex organization tends to map its environment" imply about public health agencies? | They identify constituencies by geography |
| What do public health ethics primarily provide? | Values that guide actions to promote health and prevent injury and disease |
| What does an odds ratio of 2.0 indicate in a study comparing ovarian cancer cases to controls in relation to radiation exposure? | Cancer cases had 2.0 times the odds of exposure compared to community controls. |
| Which term best describes a body of individuals defined by shared interests or values? | Community |
| Which of the following most directly addresses the issue of internal validity in program evaluation design? | Having a comparison group |
| What is the "reservoir host" for West Nile Virus? | Birds |
| An adult learner is likely to respond more positively to: | Problem-solving experiences |
| Which concept is essential for promoting community engagement in health initiatives? | Shared decision-making |
| What is a significant challenge public health leaders face when making decisions? | Creating maximum benefit for all |
| Which of the following is essential when conducting cohort studies? | Having a baseline measure of potential confounders is crucial. |
| A person's blood pressure reading of 140/90 mm Hg would classify them as what? | Having hypertension |
| Which term is associated with the throughput of the health care system? | The core technologies of health services |
| How many pairs of autosomes do humans have? | 22 |
| Why is transparency important in public health policy-making? | To enhance trust among stakeholders |
| Which statement about surveillance data is true? about surveillance data is true? | It can be used to monitor temporal trends in disease |
| Which of the following best describes the importance of effective communication in health care contexts? | It is essential for ensuring patient safety and understanding |
| What does latency refer to in the context of chemical exposure? | The period of time between exposure to a chemical and occurrence of a health outcome |
| What is the primary focus of a case-control study? | To establish a causal relationship between an exposure and a disease. |
| What is the definition of healthcare marketing as described in the text? | A management process that assesses customer wants and needs and performs the activities associated with the development, pricing, provision, and promotion of product solutions that satisfy those wants and needs |
| In Donabedian's framework, what type of indicator is the percentage of enrollees receiving follow-up care after depression treatment? | Process |
| What impact do chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs) have on the environment? | Degrade the ozone layer |
| Leadership is described as a process involving influence toward goal attainment and occurs within which context? | Occurs within a group |
| Why is systems thinking considered a valuable skill for managers? | It provides a framework for viewing the organization as a series of interrelationships and lays the foundation for problem solving |
| What is a primary technique for preventing food-borne disease in cafeteria-type food service establishments? | Maintaining warm foods at a sufficiently high holding temperature |
| Which term refers to the systematic determination of risks to a population due to a disaster? | Vulnerability assessment |
| Which type of partner can be effective in community-wide preparedness planning? | Social service and faith-based agencies |
| What is an example of a negative feedback loop in public health? | A legislative mandate for infant and child inoculations |
| Which approach is least likely to be effective for adult learning? | Lectures without interaction |
| Compared with the situation in 1900, the number of deaths due to infectious diseases in the USA is? | Much less |
| What term describes neighborhoods along the Texas-Mexico border that lack basic services? | Colonia |
| Which type of assessment provides insights about community assets and needs? | Needs assessment |
| What is the "danger zone" temperature range for bacteria to multiply rapidly? | 40° - 140° F |
| Which of the following is not a principle or key concept in community organization and community building practice? | Critical allocation of resources and sharing among partners |
| What is the community rating basis for health insurance primarily designed to do? | Spread the risk across the pool of insured |
| Which of the following is the best example of intrapersonal factors affecting an individual's behavior as documented by the Social Ecological Model? | Personal knowledge or skills |
| Which of the following aspects does not fall under the practice of linguistic competency? | Use of family members as medical interpreters |
| Which greenhouse gas is considered the primary concern in relation to global warming? | Carbon dioxide |
| Why is Cryptosporidium a concern in municipal water supplies? | Can survive the chlorine treatment process |
| What is a key characteristic of the Toxocara canis parasite? | It is transmitted primarily through contaminated soil |
| What is a common consequence of untreated syphilis infection? | Heart disease |
| Criteria pollutants of the National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) include: | Particulate matter |
| What impact does particulate matter (PM) have on public health according to epidemiologic studies? | Increases respiratory-related morbidity and mortality |
| What characterizes anonymous data? | Identifying information was not maintained |
| What significant act established the "Superfund" for financing cleanup of hazardous waste disposal sites? | Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA) |
| What is a major obstacle to community readiness for a public health emergency? | Unsure of practical protective actions |
| Which virus is primarily transmitted by infected mosquitoes? | West Nile Virus |
| What term describes the ability to work effectively within the cultural context of a diverse community? | Cultural competence |
| What association has been observed in epidemiologic studies regarding particulate matter (PM) in ambient air? | An increased incidence of respiratory-related morbidity and mortality |
| Which statement is true regarding the iceberg metaphor in systems thinking? | Creative and transformative changes to the systemic structure can create different futures |
| The healthcare system's focus on acute care rather than prevention is indicative of which type of prevention? | Tertiary prevention |
| In public health program planning, which approach is characterized by step-by-step execution based on prior results? | Incremental approach |
| Which characteristic does NOT apply to a cross-sectional study? | Patients are followed for a sufficient period of time for outcome events to occur |
| What is a common method for evaluating the effectiveness of public health programs? | Feedback from community members |
| What motivational model states that individuals are motivated to satisfy lower-order physiological needs before they can respond to higher needs? | Hierarchy of needs (Maslow) |
| Public health actions often involve balancing individual rights and community good. This balance is primarily based on: | Societal values |
| Which of the following is not a methodology used during a social assessment? | Process evaluation |
| Which of the following water-borne disease organisms is very difficult to kill by chemical disinfection of drinking water supply systems? | Cryptosporidium (causes Cryptosporidiosis) |
| What is HEDIS primarily used for in health care delivery? | Measuring the quality of care provided by HMOs |
| Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever and Lyme Disease are transmitted by which of the following? | Ticks |
| What essential information must emergency response plans include according to the Emergency Planning and Community Right to Know Act? | Identity of regulated facilities, evacuation plan, and medical response procedures |
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