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A set of questions and answers related to epidemiology. It covers topics such as vulnerable populations, the World Health Organization, genetic tests, determinants of health, and social determinants of health. The questions are multiple-choice and cover a range of difficulty levels. The document could be useful for students studying epidemiology or public health, as well as healthcare professionals looking to refresh their knowledge on these topics.
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5 / 5 pts In the article by Xue & Intrator (2016), how are vulnerable populations described? Those individuals who are located in urban areas. Groups that are most susceptible to adverse outcomes Those who have less incidence of chronic disease. A group with lower health economic expenditures. Question 2 5 / 5 pts The World Health Organization began in 1948. What day now celebrates this date? World Health Day Green Day Emancipation Day World Cup Day Question 3 5 / 5 pts HP2020 indicates that genetic tests have the potential to inform health care in which of the following ways? Increased mortality Risk prediction Identification of social risk factors Participation in randomized controlled trials. Question 4 5 / 5 pts
You are preparing for an interprofessional health mission to a developing region of the world. Which of the following would you research to understand the health status of the population?
Disease Patterns Availability of fire stations Locations of places of worship Availability of shopping malls. Question 5 5 / 5 pts The Epidemiological Triangle is a method used to explain causation. Where does genetics belong within the Triangle? Susceptible host Causative agent Environment Nutritional agent Question 6 Not yet graded / 5 pts Describe health advocacy actions for population health versus individual level health advocacy actions. Your Answer: On population health nurses can participate in policy making. Education on health risk. Teaching on immunization. Considering data. For individual health level Nurse can utilize primary secondary and tertiary prevention. PartialQuestion 7 2.5 / 5 pts According to HP2020, which of the following are considered determinants of health? Choose all that apply.
Socioeconomic factors
State level policies Voting systems Religious affiliation Question 8 Not yet graded / 5 pts How might a nurse practitioner participate in local efforts to reduce infant mortality rates? Your Answer: NP can provide education on pre-natal care, and preventing birth defects. Preterm birth prevention is crucial to lowering the U.S. infant mortality rate. PartialQuestion 9 2.5 / 5 pts Nurse practitioners in both acute and primary care must be aware of the relationship between determinants of health and the impact on their community of practice. How might a nurse practitioner apply determinants of health to practice? Choose all that apply. Examining the issue of food deserts. Application is at the state level and not applicable to acute or primary care. Monitoring morbidity and mortality data. Implementing tertiary leveled interventions. Question 10 5 / 5 pts What is considered one of the primary objectives of epidemiological science? The primary objective of epidemiology is to create randomized controlled trials.
The primary objectives of epidemiology is to mandate interventions. The primary objective of epidemiology is to improve health outcomes. The primary objectives of epidemiology is to investigate chronic disease. Question 11 5 / 5 pts Why is the field of Genomics critical to population health? Select all that apply. It can guide interventions. Genomics is useful for policy development. It is too early to predict its use. It is useful only on a case by case basis. Question 12 5 / 5 pts When integrating the field of genomics into health care, the provider would: Incorporate family health history. Assess for family history of automobile accidents. Review occupational exposures. Review health promotion strategies. Question 13 5 / 5 pts You are a nurse practitioner working in a family practice primary care office. Which information is most essential to screening for factors that influence genetic disease? Familial disease history Social networks Population determinants
Tobacco use Question 14 5 / 5 pts Social determinants of health impact health outcomes, such as mortality and functional limitations. Which of the following would be considered social determinants? Zip code Stress Medical bills All of the above IncorrectQuestion 15 0 / 5 pts In the article by Kurth (2017) what effect will urbanization have on health inequity? Greater access to health care Increase in food deserts Poorer health outcomes More health care providers Question 16 5 / 5 pts HP2020 defines health disparity as a health difference linked with social, economic, or environmental disadvantage. As a nurse practitioner how might you assess for these disadvantaged categories in your practice? Office of Minority Health CDC Quick Health Data Online All of the above IncorrectQuestion 17
0 / 5 pts Which of the following interventions are included in the Action Model to Achieve Healthy People2020? Select all that apply. Programs Policies Health equity Behavioral outcomes PartialQuestion 18 2.5 / 5 pts In the Curly textbook the Overarching Goals of the Action Model to Achieve Healthy People 2020 is presented. What components of the Model support the nurse practitioner’s practice with vulnerable populations? Select all that apply. It lists outcomes to consider. Determinants of health are stated. It provides specific interventions to apply. The Model is connected to a specific research study. Question 19 5 / 5 pts As a nurse practitioner it is necessary to understand the concept of “risk”. Which of the following terms assesses the strength of association between risk factor and outcome? Absolute risk Odds ratio Population-attributable Casual risk Question 20 5 / 5 pts How does the World Health Organization define a pandemic?
Located within one continent Spreading throughout the United States. A global epidemic spreading to more than one continent A situation where isolation is unable to be considered. Quiz Score: 72.5 out of 100 Submission Details: