Chapter 08 Essentials of Public Health 2nd Edition By Turnock

Chapter 08 Essentials of Public Health 2nd Edition By Turnock

Complete Chapter Questions With Answers

Sample Questions Are Posted Below

Multiple Choice

1. Which of these best describes the role and duties of an environmental health scientist or specialist?

1. Plan, organize, direct, control, and coordinate health services, education, or policy
2. Apply biological, chemical, and public health principles to control, eliminate, ameliorate, and prevent health hazards
3. Investigate and describe the determinants and distribution of disease, disability, and other health outcomes
4. Promote, maintain, and improve individual and community health by assisting individuals and populations to adopt healthy lifestyles

Ans: B

2. The number of environmental health scientists/specialists working in government agencies in the US is closest to which of the following?

1. 40,000
2. 80,000
3. 120,000
4. 200,000

Ans: A

3. The median salary for environmental health specialists working in government agencies in the US is closes to which of the following?

1. $45,000
2. $60,000
3. $75,000
4. $90,000

Ans: B

4. Which of the following essential public health services is least likely to be included in an environmental health specialist’s practice profile?

1. monitoring health status
2. diagnosing and investigating health hazards in the community
3. enforcing laws and regulations
4. assuring a competent workforce

Ans: D

5. Which of these professional organizations is most closely associated with environmental health specialists?

1. NEHA
2. ANA
3. SOPHE
4. ACHE

Ans: A