Public Health Unit 1

What is the primary goal of public health programs?

• To promote individual health insurance plans.

• To improve the health and well-being of a population

• To increase the profits of healthcare companies.

• To reduce government spending on health services.

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At what levels can public health agencies be found?

• Private and corporate levels

• Local, state, federal and international levels

• Community and regional levels

• National and international levels

What is the primary focus of epidemiology?

• Investigating the impact of climate change on ocean currents

• Studying the behavior of people in a specific region

• Analyzing the effects of social media on mental health

• Study the distribution of diseases and health related issues within a population

How does environmental health impact public health?

• Environmental health has no impact on public health

• Public health is only affected by genetics

• There is no relationship between environmental health and public health

• Environmental health impacts public health by exposing individuals to various environmental factors that can lead to health issues.

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Why is global health important in the field of public health?

• International cooperation is not necessary for addressing health issues

• Global health addresses health issues that transcend national boundaries and require international cooperation and collaboration.

• Global health is not important in public health

• Public health only focuses on local health issues

Which healthcare team member works with patients to restore function, mobility and to prevent any disability after an injury or illness?

• occupational therapist

• physical therapist

• RN

• physician

Which of the following would a home health aide be responsible for? 

• filling daily medication boxes and range of motion exercises

• providing wound care

• Working with patient to learn to perform daily activities after losing a limb 

• Tasks such as vital signs and bathing

Which healthcare team member is responsible for assessing the patient’s needs as well as providing interventions such as wound care, lab draws and medication infusions? 

• LPN

• Speech pathologist

• RN

• Case Worker

Which of the following should a home aide NEVER do? 

• administer medications

• obtain vital signs

• prepare meals

• arrange transportation to the doctor

What does a home health agency do?

• provides transportation to doctors visits

• provides skilled care such as physical therapy and IV infusions

• monitors healthcare needs of a community

• educates the public on preventative measures and healthy lifestyle choices