Chapter 3 Exam Questions Determinants Of Health

Chapter 3 – Determinants of Health

True/False

T/F A program or evaluation should be planned solely around the goals and objectives without consideration to other factors like health disparities. (pg 34)

T/F A person who does not speak English and excellent literacy in their own language, may have difficulty understanding health care instructions. (pg 46)

T/F Increased health care spending automatically leads to improved health and longer life expectancy. (pg 33)

T/F Having a large social network that we can call upon for social and emotional benefit is beneficial to our health. (pg. 32)

Fill in the Blank

_________ __________ is a particular type of difference that is closely linked with social, economic, and/or environmental disadvantage. (pg 34)

_____________ _____________ ___________ is the complex relationship of factors that influence an individual’s or population’s health. (pg 32)

When written health documents or verbal instructions are above the ___________ __________ of the recipient, the result is lack of comprehension which may lead to poor health outcomes. (pg 44)

A valuable resource for national goals and objectives is _________ _________ 2020. (pg 35)

According to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, health literacy is the ability to obtain, process and understand basic health information and services needed o make appropriate ______________(2 words). (pg. 44)

Multiple Choice

A summary measure of premature mortality (early death) that represents the total number of years not lived by a person who die before reaching a given age, is an example of which one of the four cross-cutting measures in the Healthy People database? (pg. 30)

1. General Health Status
2. Health-Related Quality of Like and Well-Being
3. Determinants of Health
4. Disparities

Approximately what percent of adults lack the health literacy skills required to manage their health needs? (pg 44)

1. 25%
2. 12%
3. 53%
4. 7%

Low literacy levels are linked to: (pg 45)

1. Better health outcomes
2. Less use of preventive services
3. Greater insurance premiums
4. Lower healthcare costs

One strategy that can be used to ensure a document is written in plain language includes: (pg 45)

1. Writing in a passive voice
2. Using 3 – 4 syllable words
3. Putting important information first
4. Spreading information out

MAP-IT, the research tool, stands for: (pg 38)

1. Measure, Assess, Program, Implement, Transfer
2. Mobilize, Assess, Plan, Implement, Track
3. Medical Acceptability Plan Improving Trends
4. Mobilize, Acquire, Program, Inquire, Track

Which is not a component of health equity? (pg. 35)

1. Burden
2. Inequality
3. Inequity
4. Disparity

Which MAP-IT construct asks this question: What resources do we have and what resources do we need? (pg. 41 and 42)

1. Implement
2. Track
3. Assess
4. Mobilize