Fundies IV Midterm + Final (ALL) Quizzes

Which of the following is TRUE of food deserts? Only urban communities have issues with access to healthy food choices Only rural communities have issues with access the healthy food choices Millions of Americans live in a food desert Almost all Americans' living in a food desert live below the poverty line All of the above

Millions of Americans live in a food desert

As a method of institutional racism, how does racial residential segregation contribute to negative health outcomes? Segregated communities have reduced access to resources that promote health and healthy behaviors Segregation reduces access to quality education and employment opportunities Segregation creates communities of concentrated poverty and low-quality housing options Segregated areas often have higher levels of exposure to physical and chemical hazards as well as psychosocial stressors All of the above

All of the above

According to the lecture, what is the approximate average life expectancy in Kansas City, Missouri? 66 years 70 years 73 years 77 years 82 years

77 years

The child poverty rate in Norway is 3.4%, France 7.5%, Hungary 8.8% and Greece 12.4%. According to the video which of the following best describes the rate of child poverty in the U.S? 4.1% 8.6% 12.8% 21.2% 32.4%

21.2

According to the lecture, between the years 1900 and 1999 how many years did the average life expectancy increase in the U.S.? 5 years 10 years 20 years 30 years 50 years

30 years

Chronic stress increases the risk of which of the following health conditions? Hypertension Obesity Heart disease Diabetes All of the above

All of the above

Which of the following BEST DESCRIBES food insecurity? Consistently worrying about the negative health effects of your dietary choices A frequent feeling of hunger after meals A feeling of discomfort in having others watch you while you eat A lack of consistent access and financial resources to have enough food for an active, healthy life All of the above

A lack of consistent access and financial resources to have enough food for an active, healthy life

Which one of the following BEST describes internalized racism? Conscious attitudes or beliefs of racism that can be self-reported Subconscious attitudes or beliefs that lie below the surface but may nevertheless influence behavior A minority-group individual accepting the idea that they are less deserving or capable than majority-group members The belief of a majority group individual that their prejudices are easily justified and correct All of the above

A minority-group individual accepting the idea that they are less deserving or capable than majority-group members

Which of the following is the BEST example of Interprofessional collaborative practice? A pharmacist working in a Walgreens taking calls from physicians A team of a nurse, doctor, pharmacist and social worker providing care in a cancer center A team of physicians that provide care in an ambulatory clinic A team of nurses that go on a medical mission to Guatemala and provide care in a clinic

A team of a nurse, doctor, pharmacist and social worker providing care in a cancer center

It has been shown that traditional competitive market forces are not able to consistently provide the U.S. population both desired and necessary healthcare services. Which of the following BEST EXPLAINS this phenomenon? The goal of doctors, insurance companies, and other healthcare systems processes may not fully align with the goal of improved health outcomes It is difficult to reduce the cost of services that require face-to-face interaction There are certain healthcare products that people will purchase regardless of price making the laws of supply and demand less relevant Purchasing insurance often encourages poor health-related behaviors the insurance is meant to protect against All of the above

All of the above

Shortage of affordable housing has which of the following implications on health? Limits an individual's choice about where to live Forces low-income families into unsafe or overcrowded neighborhoods Creates concentrated areas of poverty with few health resources Financial burden of unaffordable housing limits spending on health care and other positive health behaviors All of the above

All of the above

What comprises an interprofessional healthcare team? It is the working unit of physicians, nurses, pharmacists, and other providers that provides team-based care to patients It is a group that focuses on cooperation, coordination, and collaboration in delivering patient-centered care The team is able to move beyond independent specialist-driven medical care to provide better comprehensive medical management All of the above

All of the above

Which of the following BEST DESCRIBES the type of healthcare delivery system in the U.S.? Single payer system Privatized insurance Socialized healthcare Fee-for-service All of the above

All of the above

Which of the following areas is Public Health focused on impacting? Individual level health factors such as obesity and high blood pressure Decreasing rates of communicable diseases Improving air and water quality within a community Ensuring plentiful safe and affordable housing All of the above

All of the above

Which of the following aspects of housing may conceivably have an impact on the health of residents? Physical conditions within the home Neighborhood conditions surrounding the home Housing affordability Materials the home is made from All of the above

All of the above

Which of the following is TRUE of food deserts? Residents living in food deserts may have a hard time finding foods that are culturally relevant Residents living in food deserts may have a hard time finding foods that meet medically necessary dietary restrictions Residents living in food deserts are at increased risk of obesity, diabetes, and cardiovascular disease Residents living in food deserts are more likely to have easier access to alcohol and tobacco products than healthy affordable food items All of the above

All of the above

Which of the following is true of discrimination and health-related outcomes? Increased self-reported discrimination is linked to increased mental health symptoms and psychiatric disorders Self-reported discrimination is linked to DNA level changes that can be passed to subsequent generations Self-reported discrimination is linked to increased high-risk behaviors, alcohol use, and alcohol abuse Perceived discrimination is inversely related to positive health care experiences, reduced adherence to medical regimens, and delaying or not seeking health care All of the above

All of the above

Which of the following BEST DESCRIBES a 'cost-sharing' measure used to help decrease the cost of insurance in the U.S.? Co-pay Premium Fee-for-service Block grants

Copay

Which of the following is TRUE about substandard housing conditions? It is rare for multiple hazards to coexist within one home Substandard housing conditions have been effectively limited by strong laws promoting safe housing conditions Families with fewer financial resources are most likely to experience unhealthy housing conditions and are least able to remedy them Substandard conditions do not exist in public, government-funded housing communities All of the above

Families with fewer financial resources are most likely to experience unhealthy housing conditions and are least able to remedy them

According to the lecture, which of the following defines the limit of 'affordable' housing? Family spends less than 30% of income to rent or buy a house Family spends less than 50% of income to rent or buy a house Family spends less than 20% of income to rent or buy a house Family spends less than 10% of income to rent or buy a house

Family spends less than 30% of income

Which of the following BEST DESCRIBES a food desert? A place where fruits and vegetables will not grow due to adverse weather conditions Geographic areas where access to affordable, healthy food options (aka fresh fruits and veggies) is limited or nonexistent because grocery stores are too far away Something you eat at the end of a meal A place where no restaurants, fast food, or conveniences stores exist All of the above

Geographic areas where access to affordable, healthy food options (aka fresh fruits and veggies) is limited or nonexistent because grocery stores are too far away

Which of the following BEST describes the practice of 'Redlining'? Limiting access to certain government assistance programs based on zip code of residence Historical government practice of designating certain neighborhoods as hazardous based on racial demographics School system program of selecting students for academic programs or course based on racial background Triaging hospital emergency room patients by insurance status rather than health needs All of the above

Historical government practice of designating certain neighborhoods as hazardous based on racial demographics

Which of the following is true about lead exposure in the home? An estimated 30,000 children ages 1 to 5 have elevated blood levels in the U.S. Most lead exposures occur outside the home Lead-based pain and plumbing systems are infrequent sources of lead exposure for children Lead poisoning can cause irreversible affects on brain and nervous system development resulting in lower intelligence All of the above

Lead poisoning can cause irreversible affects on brain and nervous system development resulting in lower intelligence

Research has shown which of the following to be TRUE about racial bias in the healthcare system? Physicians and medical trainees harbor the same level of pro-white racial bias as the average individual Physicians are much less likely to show racial bias when working with children than adults Work-related stress has no effect on the expression of racial bias in the healthcare setting There are significant differences in racial-bias scores based on Intrinsic Bias testing between different medical specialties All of the above

Physicians and medical trainees harbor the same level of pro-white racial bias as the average individual

Which one of the following social determinants of health makes the biggest negative impact on public health outcomes in a community? Access to hospitals Poverty Occupational hazards Environmental toxins Healthy food choices

Poverty

Which one of the following MOST ACCURATELY reflects the Affordable Care Act (ACA)? A public policy attempt to interfere with predictable market forces that were previously successful in providing the U.S. population with quality healthcare services Is primarily a form of socialized medicine Requires insurers to accept all applicants regardless of health status, thereby making all Americans insurable Expands insurer's ability to alter premiums based on chronic conditions All of the above

Requires insurers to accept all applicants regardless of health status, thereby making all Americans insurable

Which of the following is an accurate list of interprofessional education competency domains? Medical knowledge, therapeutics, patient care plan, education Roles and responsibilities, education, pharmacy, and nursing care Roles and responsibilities, values and ethics, interprofessional teams teams and teamwork, and interprofessional communication Practice based learning and improvement, medical knowledge, communication, professionalism, and systems-based practice

Roles and responsibilities, values and ethics, interprofessional teams teams and teamwork, and interprofessional communication

During the first half of the 20th century, U.S. life expectancy increased 30 years. Which one of the following was the most important factor behind the increase? Social reforms (like wage and labor laws, housing codes, etc.) and increased prosperity New drugs (like penicillin) The development of the modern hospital system Migration from rural areas to cities More exercise and smoking cessation

Social reforms

What does the acronym SNAP stand for? Supply Nutrient Access Project Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Significant Nutrition Access Problem Substantial Nutrient Achievement Program

Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program

Which of the following BEST DESCRIBES the biggest change made to the Affordable Care Act (ACA) since it's implementation in 2014? It was formally repealed by Congress Subsidies for lower income individuals (100%-400% federal poverty level) have been eliminated The federal penalty for not obtaining insurance ('Individual Mandate') was decreased to $0 Those with pre-existing medical conditions can now be refused insurance All of the above

The federal penalty for not obtaining insurance ('Individual Mandate') was decreased to $0

Which of the following are true of effective interprofessional communication strategies? Timely communication of relevant health data has not been shown to reduce injuries or prevent adverse consequences Effective interprofessional communication does not depend on mutual respect for all team members Effective team members are not involved in providing constructive feedback to one another. There should be a consistent emphasis on the importance of teamwork in patient-centered and community-focused care All of the above

There should be a consistent emphasis on the importance of teamwork in patient-centered and community-focused care

Which one of the following best explains why citizens of other industrialized countries have longer life expectancies and better health than we do here in the U.S.? They spend more on medical care They are more egalitarian They smoke less They eat better They have universal health care coverage

They are more egaliatrian

Which one of the following individuals is the most important member of an interprofessional healthcare team? Physician Nurse Pharmacist Social Worker They each provide a different perspective and therefore are equally important

They each provide a different perspective and therefore are equally important

According to the video, which one of the following is the best predictor of one's health in the U.S.? Whether or not you smoke What you eat Whether or not you are wealthy Whether or not you have health insurance How often you exercise

Whether or not you are wealthy