by alex
Understanding community health is vital for creating healthier environments and improving public well-being. This quiz will challenge your knowledge on various aspects of community health, from disease prevention to health promotion strategies. Prepare to engage with questions that will test your comprehension and application of community health principles. Good luck, and remember that every question is an opportunity to reinforce your learning!
Community Health Final Quiz Questions Overview
1. What is the primary goal of public health?
To treat individual patients
To prevent disease and promote health in populations
To conduct medical research
To provide health insurance
2. Which of the following is a social determinant of health?
Genetic predisposition
Income and social status
Individual behavior
Biological factors
3. Which model is commonly used to describe the spread of infectious diseases?
Health Belief Model
Ecological Model
Chain of Infection
Stages of Change Model
4. What is herd immunity?
Immunity developed by an individual after infection
Immunity achieved through natural infection
Protection of a population when a large percentage is immune
A type of immunity passed from mother to child
5. Which of the following is an example of primary prevention?
Screening for early detection of disease
Vaccination
Rehabilitation after surgery
Treatment of chronic disease
6. What does the term ‘health disparity’ refer to?
Equal health outcomes among different groups
Differences in health outcomes between different population groups
The overall health status of a population
The cost of healthcare services
7. Which organization is responsible for international public health?
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
World Health Organization (WHO)
National Institutes of Health (NIH)
United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF)
8. What is the purpose of a community health needs assessment (CHNA)?
To diagnose individual medical conditions
To identify key health needs and issues within a community
To provide direct healthcare services
To conduct laboratory research
9. Which of the following is a key component of health promotion?
Surgical interventions
Health education
Pharmaceutical treatments
Diagnostic testing
10. What is the role of epidemiology in public health?
To provide direct patient care
To study the distribution and determinants of health and disease
To develop new medical technologies
To manage healthcare facilities
11. Which of the following best describes a ‘health equity’ approach?
Providing the same resources to everyone
Addressing the unique needs of different populations to achieve equal health outcomes
Focusing only on the most economically disadvantaged
Ensuring that only the wealthy have access to healthcare
12. What is the significance of the social-ecological model in public health?
It focuses solely on individual behavior change
It addresses multiple levels of influence on health behaviors
It only considers biological factors
It emphasizes the role of healthcare providers
13. Which of the following is an example of secondary prevention?
Health education
Vaccination
Screening for high blood pressure
Rehabilitation services
14. Which of the following best describes ‘health literacy’?
The ability to read and write
The ability to obtain, process, and understand basic health information and services
The level of education a person has completed
The number of health books a person has read
15. What is the primary focus of community health nursing?
Providing acute care in hospitals
Focusing on individual patient care
Promoting and protecting the health of populations
Conducting laboratory research
16. Which of the following is a key principle of health promotion?
Focusing solely on medical treatment
Empowering individuals and communities to take control of their health
Ignoring social and environmental factors
Providing health services only to those who can afford them
17. What is the main purpose of health education in community health?
To diagnose diseases
To provide medical treatments
To improve health knowledge and behaviors
To conduct clinical trials
18. Which of the following best describes ‘social capital’ in the context of community health?
Financial resources available to individuals
The quality of healthcare services
The networks and relationships that facilitate collective action for mutual benefit
The level of education in a community
19. What is the significance of the Ottawa Charter for Health Promotion?
It established guidelines for medical treatments
It provided a framework for health promotion actions
It focused on the economic aspects of healthcare
It addressed the technical aspects of disease treatment
20. Which of the following is an example of tertiary prevention?
Vaccination programs
Health education campaigns
Rehabilitation programs for stroke patients
Routine health check-ups
21. What is the purpose of a health impact assessment (HIA)?
To diagnose individual health conditions
To evaluate the potential health effects of a policy, program, or project
To provide direct healthcare services
To conduct genetic research
