Chapter 10 Essentials of Public Health 2nd Edition By Turnock

Chapter 10 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 epidemiologist?

 

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: C

 

 

 

2. The number of epidemiologists working in government agencies in the US is closest to which of the following?

 

1. 3,000
2. 10,000
3. 25,000
4. 100,000

 

Ans: A

 

 

 

3. The median salary for epidemiologists working in government agencies in the US is closest to which of the following?

 

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

 

Ans: C

 

 

 

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

 

1. monitoring health status
2. diagnosing and investigating health hazards in the community
3. enforcing laws and regulations
4. evaluating effectiveness, accessibility, and quality

 

Ans: A

 

 

 

5. Which of these professional organizations is most closely associated with epidemiologists managers?

 

1. AMA
2. ANA
3. SOPHE
4. CSTE

 

Ans: D