Unit 1 Quiz

Which organization provided the definition of public health in the text?

• United Nations

• World Health Organization

• Red Cross

• Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

What is public health described as?

• The art and science of preventing disease and prolonging life

• The art and science of treating diseases

• The art and science of individual health care

• The art and science of hospital management

What is a key component of public health?

• Prolonging life

• Shortening life

• Individual treatment

• Hospital care

Community health efforts are organized through which sectors?

• Government and private efforts

• Only government efforts

• Only private efforts

• International organizations

Which level of prevention aims to limit disability and provide rehabilitation?

• Primary prevention

• Secondary prevention

• Tertiary prevention

• Quaternary prevention

Which level of prevention is concerned with health protection?

• Primary prevention

• Secondary prevention

• Tertiary prevention

• Quaternary prevention

What does secondary prevention focus on?

• Health promotion

• Early detection and intervention

• Limitation of disability

• Prevention of problems

Which level of prevention is aimed at preventing the deterioration of a disease state?

• Primary prevention

• Secondary prevention

• Tertiary prevention

• Quaternary prevention

Which of the following is NOT a core public health function?

• Assessment

• Policy development

• Assurance

• Treatment

Which core public health function involves the systematic collection of data?

• Assessment

• Policy development

• Assurance

• Implementation