Chapter 11 Essentials of Public Health 2nd Edition By Turnock

Chapter 11 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 a health educator?

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: D

2. The number of medical and health services managers working in government agencies in the US is closest to which of the following?

1. 5,000
2. 15,000
3. 25,000
4. 100,000

Ans: B

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

1. $25,000
2. $50,000
3. $75,000
4. $90,000

Ans: B

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

1. informing, educating, and empowering people about health issues
2. mobilizing community partnerships to solve community health problems
3. enforcing laws and regulations
4. assuring a competent health workforce

Ans: C

5. Which of these professional organizations is most closely associated with public health educators?

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

Ans: C