Midterm Problem Set
Barriers to school health education include A. over-enforcement by state and local education policymakers B. excessive support from administration C. lack of time in the school year/day D. none of the above
lack of time in the school year/day
barriers to school health education include the
lack of time in the school year/day
when prioritizing prevention and control efforts, health officials use data from
leading causes of death, years of potential life lost, economic cost to society (ALL OF THE ABOVE)
a good health education curriculum provides
learning objectives and learning activities, possible instructional resources, methods for assessments, standards (ALL OF THE ABOVE)
"when asked in class, 50% of students will be able to list the four principles of cardiovascular conditioning," is an example of a
learning outcome
community health concerns of the 21st century include
lifestyle diseases, environmental problems, health care delivery (ALL OF THE ABOVE)
inspection of restaurants is the task of the
local health department
most voluntary health agencies exist at the
local, state, and national levels
the final steps in community organizing/building include
looping back
the germ theory of disease was proposed in 1862 by
louis pasteur
an affective disorder characterized by a dysphoric mood, usually depression, or loss of interest or pleasure in almost all usual activities or pastimes is
major depression
the most abused illicit drug in the US is
marijuana
the public health service grew out of what earlier organization?
marine hospital service
priority health content for a school health curriculum includes
mental and emotional heath, tobacco, personal health and wellness (ALL OF THE ABOVE)
an illicit drug produced in dangerous clandestine labs across the country is
methamphetamines
the Shattuck report marked the beginning of the
modern era of public health (1850)
the majority of unintentional deaths (the leading cause of death) in children are the result of
motor vehicle crashes
for adults, the greatest risk of injuries involve
motor vehicles
drugs that reduce pain and numb the senses are
narcotics
which agency is a leading medical research center, and the federal focal point for medical research in the US?
national institute of health
the largest institution in the world devoted to drug abuse research is the
national institute on drug abuse
the first procedural step in health program planning is
needs assessment
teenagers who become pregnant and have a child are more likely than their peers who are not mothers to
not get married or have a marriage end in divorce
the federal government's approach to public health issues in the US during nineteenth century could be characterized as one of
"hands off" laissez faire
True or false? Coordinated School Health Programs are implemented the same way in each school district in the United States.
False
True or false? School districts in the United States are required to have a school health coordinator.
False
True or false? The coordination of the various components of the Coordinated School Health Program is the primary role of the school nurse.
False
True or false? The portion of the school environment that encompasses attitudes, feelings, and values of students and staff is the physical environment.
False
True or false? The written plan for school health education is referred to as the health sequence.
False
True or false? Things like indoor air quality, lighting, playgrounds, and school bus safety are part of the school's psychosocial environment.
False
which agency maintains records, analyzes disease trends, and publishes epidemiological reports on all types of diseases?
centers for disease control and prevention
john snow's removal of a drinking water pump handle in 1854 in London, stopped a
cholera epidemic
True or false? The School Health Policies and Practices Study is a national survey conducted by a division of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
True
True or false? The ideal school health council would include representation from a wide variety of school personnel, community members, and community health agencies.
True
the national health survey that is a state-based telephone survey of the civilian, non-institutional, adult population that seeks to ascertain the prevalence of high-risk behaviors is the
behavioral risk factor surveillance system
ann affective disorder characterized by distinct periods of elevated mood alternation with periods of depression is
bipolar disorder
the number one cause of death in the adult age group is
cancer
one who helps identify the health care needs of an individual and also personally performs caregiving services is a
care provider
osteoarthritis and diabetes are examples of
chronic noncommunicable diseases
the leading modifiable cause of low-birth-weight during pregnancy is
cigarette smoking
the drug abuse resistance education program is implemented in
classrooms
when using criteria of causation, the criterion that addresses the issue of whether the associate has been reported in a variety of people, exposed in a variety of settings, and can have repeatable results by other researchers is
consistency
communicable diseases remain a concern in the 21st century because they are the primary cause for
days missed from work and school
a comparison between those individuals whom society considers economically unproductive and those considered economically productive is the
dependency ratio
drugs that are often used because they lower anxiety and inhibitions are
depressants
psychophysiological disorders associated with stress include
depression, hypertension, skin disorders (ALL OF THE ABOVE)
studies that seek to describe the extent of disease in regard to person, time, and place are
descriptive studies
diseases that result from chronic exposure to excess levels of stressors, which produce a General Adaptation Syndrome response are
diseases of adaptation
the most popular club drug is
ecstasy
t/f a disease that lasts three months or less is a chronic disease
false
t/f a medical doctor who specializes in the care of newborn children up to two months of age is a neurologist
false
t/f all school districts are required to have at least one full-time school nurse
false
t/f an epidemiological study aimed at testing hypotheses is a descriptive study
false
t/f asian americans have an infant mortality rate that is more than two times that of white american infants
false
t/f hispanic origin is a racial classification
false
t/f in the chain of infection, a disease-producing agent leaves its reservoir through a portal of entry
false
t/f medicaid is a program that primarily assists in the payment of medical bills for the elderly
false
t/f once someone is an elder, it is too late to gain benefit from changing health behaviors
false
t/f statistics indicate that the more education a person has, the less likely he or she is to use tobacco
false
t/f the ability of a biological agent to enter and grow in the host is pathogenicity
false
t/f the portion of the school environment that encompasses attitudes, feelings, and values of students and staff is the physical environment
false
t/f the rate of an illness in a population is hte natality rate
false
t/f things like indoor air quality, lighting, playgrounds, and school bus safety are part of the school's psychosocial environment
false
the process of determining the preferred number and spacing of children in one's family and choosing the appropriate means to achieve this preference defines
family planning
title X was signed into law to provide
family planning services and help to all who wanted them but couldn't afford them
factors that affect population size and age include
fertility rates, mortality rates, migration (ALL OF THE ABOVE)
approximately how many teenage girls in the US get pregnant at least once before the age of 20?
one-third
people of hawaii, guam, and samoa are referred to as
pacific islanders
an outbreak of disease over a wide geographic region is a
pandemic
the concept of equality in health care coverage for people with mental illness and those with other medical illnesses or injuries is
parity
the capability of a communicable disease agent to cause disease in a susceptible host is
pathenogenicity
an assumption one can make while organizing a community is
people should participate in making, adjusting, or controlling the major changes within their communities
eating wisely, wearing a safety belt, and visiting a physician are examples of
personal health activities
Components of the Coordinated School Health Program include A. physical education B. nutrition services C. health promotion for staff D. all of the above
physical education, nutrition services, health promotion for staff
components of the coordinated school health program include
physical education, nutritional services, health promotion for staff (ALL OF THE ABOVE)
when implementing a health promotion program, which of the following is advised?
pilot test the program with people like those in the priority population
the means by which structure and organization are given to the planning process are
planning models
those served by family planning clinics funded the title X are predominately
poor
epidemiology is sometimes referred to as
population medicine
a pathogenic agent enters a susceptible host through a
portal of entry
when mapping community capacity, the least accessible assets are
potential building blocks
the best known and maybe the most often used health promotion planning model is the
precede/proceed model
risk assessment, treatment for medical conditions or risk reduction, and education are the major components of
prenatal health care
the smallest amount of the federal drug control budget is spent on
prevention
exercise and nutrition program that help reduce the risk of cancer and cardiovascular disease for adults are examples of
primary prevention
health education and health promotion programs are examples of
primary prevention
inspection of restaurants and immunization programs that reach all citizens are examples of
primary prevention of communicable diseases
adequate food supply and getting regular exercise are examples of
primary prevention of noncommunicable diseases
nongovernmental health agencies are funded primarily by
private donations
a process by which an intervention is planned to help meet the needs of a priority population is
program planning
the mission of professional health organizations is to
promote high standards of professional practice for their specific professions
an epidemic curve depicting a distribution of cases traceable to multiple sources of exposure is a
propagated epidemic curve
A common topic of controversy in school health education is A. nutrition B. suicide C. alcohol D. violence
suicide
eating, bathing, and toileting are examples of
tasks of daily living
to retrain, reeducate, and rehabilitate a patient who has already incurred a disability is
tertiary prevention
the first professional preparation program for health educators began during which period of the twentieth century?
the 1920s (1922)
Numerous resources became available to help schools develop policies because of the requirements of A. Action for Healthy Kids B. the National School Health Coordinator Leadership Institute C. the Child Nutrition and WIC Reauthorization Act of 2004 D. the American Academy of Pediatrics
the Child Nutrition and WIC Reauthorization Act of 2004
numerous resources became available to help schools develop policies because of the requirements of
the child nutrition and wic reauthorization act of 2004
indian health services is an agency within
the department of health and human services
the organization in the US with the main responsibility for improving health is
the department of health and human services
the most influential book in mental health is
the diagnostic and statistical manual of mental disorders, 4th edition
the economically disadvantaged generally uses what point of entry into the health care system?
the emergency department
an example of a quasi-governmental health organization is
the national science foundation
t/f vital statistics are statistical summaries of records of major life events such as births, deaths, marriages, divorces, and infant deaths
true
Most school-based health centers operating today are in A. rural areas B. urban areas C. elementary schools D. mobile health center units
urban areas
most school-based health centers operating today are in
urban areas
MADD, AA and SADD are examples of
voluntary health organizations
asian americans are generally concentrated in the
western states
the racial/ethic group of high school students most likely to report current cigarette usage is
white Americans
nearly all hispanics are classified as
white americans
the highest rates of smokeless tobacco use in high school students is in
white males
the largest and most visible international health agency is the
world health organization
t/f the superfund legislation was enacted to deal wit the cleanup of hazardous substances in the environment
true
True or false The process for people to gain mastery over their lives and the lives of their communities is social capital.
F
True or false There is one single, best preferred method for organizing a community.
F
adolescents and young adults are classified as those ages
15-24
the modern era of public health began in
1850
deinstitutionalization from state mental hospitals began in the
1950s
approximately how many female college students reported experiencing some form of sexual abuse/assault in the past school year?
25%
the neonatal mortality period is death that occurs up to
28 days after birth
True or false To help employees learn how to manage their stress," is an example of a program objective.
F
a low-birth-weight infant is one that weighs less than
5.5 pounds at birth
in the US, people are considered older adults when they reach the age of
65
A process by which an intervention is planned to help meet the needs of a priority population is A. program planning B. health promotion C. needs assessment D. program evaluation
A
For community organizing/building and health promotion programming efforts to be successful, people must A. change their behavior B. be voluntary participants C. be community gatekeepers D. be a part of the planning committee
A
Program goals A. are more encompassing than objectives B. are easier to complete than objectives C. have specific deadlines D. are measured in exact terms
A
The means by which structure and organization are given to the planning process are A. planning models B. interventions C. outcomes D. evaluations
A
The process of collecting and analyzing information to develop an understanding of the issues, resources, and constraints of the priority population to better develop a health promotion program is A. a needs assessment B. setting appropriate goals and objectives C. creating an intervention D. pilot testing
A
the largest minority group in the US is
Americans of Hispanic origin
A temporary group that is brought together for dealing with a specific problems is a A. coalition B. task force C. gatekeeper D. priority population
B
Relationships and structures within a community that promote cooperation for mutual benefit describes A. community capacity B. social capital C. community organizing D. locality development
B
The evaluation that focuses on immediate observable effects of a program is A. formative evaluation B. impact evaluation C. outcome evaluation D. process evaluation
B
The final steps in community organizing/building include A. needs assessment B. looping back C. program planning D. arriving at a solution
B
"When asked in class, 50% of the students will be able to list the four principles of cardiovascular conditioning," is an example of a A. process objective B. behavioral objective C. learning objective D. outcome objective
C
A method of community organization that is often useful during movements, such as the gay rights movement, is A. locality development B. social planning C. social action D. gatekeeping
C
Implementing an intervention with a series of small groups instead of the entire population is A. pilot testing B. full implementation C. phasing in D. best practices
C
True or false? All school districts are required to have at least one full-time school nurse.
False
An assumption one can make while organizing a community is A. people have no capacity to deal with their own problems B. people have no ability or desire to change C. changes that are self-imposed have less value than imposed changes D. people should participate in making, adjusting, or controlling the major changes within their communities
D
An example of a community gatekeeper is A. a politician B. a teacher C. a member of the clergy D. all of the above
D
When mapping community capacity, the least accessible assets are A. primary building blocks B. secondary building blocks C. tertiary building blocks D. potential building blocks
D
Priority health content for a school health curriculum includes A. mental and emotional health B. tobacco C. personal health and wellness D. all of the above
D. all of the above
the man credited with successfully demonstrating the process of vaccination as a protection against smallpox, in 1796, was
Dr. Edward Jenner
True or false An activity or activities designed to create change in people is a needs assessment.
F
True or false Evaluation that is done during the planning and implementing processes is summative evaluation.
F
True or false Health education and health promotion are terms that can be used interchangeably.
F
the diseases that cause considerable morbidity in adolescents and young adults are
STD
most of the physical threats to health for adolescents and young adults stems from
behavior
True or false "By the end of the year, all senior citizens who requested transportation to the congregate means will have received it," is an example of a well written program objective.
T
True or false A formal alliance of organizations that come together to work for a common goal is a coalition.
T
True or false A trial run of an intervention is a pilot test.
T
True or false Community capacity is the characteristics of communities that affect their ability to identify, mobilize, and address social and public health problems.
T
True or false If those who initiate community organization are members of the community, the movement is referred to as being grass-roots.
T
True or false In using a generic approach for community organizing, the first step in the process is recognizing the issue.
T
True or false Those who control, both formally and informally, the political climate of the community are referred to as gatekeepers.
T
True or false Those who the health promotion program is intended to serve are the priority population.
T
True or false When mapping community capacity, primary building blocks are the most accessible assets
T
True or false? Controversial topics are a leading challenge to the implementation of a school health curriculum.
True
True or false? Health and success in school are interrelated.
True
True or false? On an average day, teachers spend more waking hours with school-aged children than do the parents of many children.
True
True or false? School health policies include laws, mandates, regulations, standards, resolutions, and guidelines to provide a foundation for school district practices and procedures.
True
True or false? School health services are those provided by the school health workers to appraise, protect, and promote the health of students.
True
True or false? Schools have immeasurable potential for affecting the health of children, their families, and the health of the community.
True
an example of a community gatekeeper is
a politician, a teacher, a member of the clergy (ALL OF THE ABOVE)
use of a drug when it is detrimental to one's health or well-being is drug
abuse
walking, getting in and out of bed and chair, and dressing are examples of
activities of daily living
appendicitis and poisoning are examples of
acute noncommunicable diseases
a critical period in life, during which many health-related beliefs, attitudes, and behaviors are adopted and consolidated is
adolescents and young adulthood
tuberculosis and influenza are examples of
airborne diseases
people born in and owing allegiance to a country other than the one in which they live are referred to as
aliens
activities that will help the priority population meet the objectives and, in the process, achieve the program goals are referred ti as
an intervention or treatment
a probability statement about the association between a particular disease and a specific risk factor is
an odds ratio
the widespread use of lobotomies became unnecessary because of
antipsychotic and antidepressive drugs
the main force that expedited deinstitutionalization was
antipsychotic drugs
the secretary of health and human services is
appointed by the President
in terms of housing, the largest majority of elders
are homeowners
program goals
are more encompassing than objectives
high school completion rates in the US are highest for
asian americans
the concept of balance related to health and imbalance related to disease is a belief of
asian americans
the food and drug administration sets health and safety standards for all
food, cosmetics, drugs (ALL OF THE ABOVE)
elder abuse and neglect are special problems for elders because they are
frail
people with good mental health are able to
function under adversity, adapt to changes around them, and curb hate and guilt (ALL OF THE ABOVE)
agencies that are funded primarily through tax dollars are referred to as
governmental agencies
priority health content for a school health curriculum includes
healthy eating
Priority health content for a school health curriculum includes A. healthy eating B. diabetes management C. autoimmune disorders D. body systems' function
healthy eating,
the leading causes of death for elders are
heart disease, cancer, stroke, and CLRD
which of the following is (are) advantages to breastfeeding?
help babies resist infections and other diseases; help babies vomit less often; improves maternal health (ALL OF THE ABOVE)
the minority group with the lowest high school completion rates is
hispanics
a person unable to leave home for normal activities is considered
homebound
the goal of the Hill-Burton Act in 1946 was to enhance the quality of
hospitals
individuals who migrate from one country to another for the purpose of seeking permanent residence are referred to as
immigrants
homicide and suicide rates for adolescents and young adults have
increased significantly over the last 50 years
Because of the low priority given to health in many school districts, much of the health education is provided by A. individuals other than health education specialists B. health education specialists C. nurses and licensed dieticians D. physicians
individuals other than health education specialists
because of the low priority given to health in many school districts, much of the health education is provided by
individuals other than health education specialists
the drugs that are often the choice for the young due to low cost and easy availability are
inhalants
housekeeping, transportation, and assistance with business affairs are examples of
instrumental tasks
the best single behavioral change Americans can make to reduce morbidity and mortality is to
stop smoking
treatment of mental disorders through verbal communication is
psychotherapy
actions that society takes collectively to ensure that the conditions in which people can be healthy can occur defines
public health
the practice of assigning subjects to treatments or control groups in a completely random manner is
randomization
the number of events that occur in a given population in a given period of time is a
rate
people who flee one area or country to seek shelter or protection from danger in another are referred to as
refugees
planned short-term care, usually for the purpose of relieving a full-time informal caregiver is
respite care
The group whose primary role is to provide coordination of the various components of the Coordinated School Health Program is the A. school health council B. health teachers C. school nurses D. school health coordinators
school health council
the group whose primary role is to provide coordination of the various components of the coordinated school health program is the
school health council
providing direct health care to students and staff, providing screening and referral for health conditions, and promoting health are all responsibilities of the
school nurse
Providing direct health care to students and staff, providing screening and referral for health conditions, and promoting health are all responsibilities of the A. health teachers B. school nurses C. school health council D. school health coordinators
school nurses
Which individuals are most often selected as the coordinator of the school health council? A. counseling personnel and social workers B. physical education teachers C. parents or outside community leaders D. school nurses and health educators
school nurses and health educators
which individuals are most often selected as the coordinator of the school health council
school nurses and health educators
The part of the health curriculum that outlines what will be taught is the A. scope B. sequence C. policy D. Coordinated School Health Program
scope
health screenings are important measures in
secondary prevention
programs for adults that emphasize self, or clinical screenings to identify and control disease processes in their early stages, such as mammography, are examples of
secondary prevention
self-diagnosis and treatment with nonpresciption medication of the common cold is an example of
secondary prevention of communicable diseases
morbidity rates measure
sickness
relationships and structures within a community that promote cooperation for mutual benefit describes
social capital
the largest percentage of elder income comes from
social security
the beginning of government's major involvement in social issues, including health, was marked by the
social security act of 1935
the factor considering to be the most influential single contributor to premature morbidity and mortality by many public health researchers is
socioeconomic status
when using criteria of causation, the criterion that asks if the disease or health problem associated with the exposure is the only one is
specificity
cocaine is a
stimulant
The general public has become more aware of violence in schools because of A. the marketing efforts schools have placed on violence prevention B. the number of high-profile incidents of violence in schools across the country C. gun control laws D. the Coordinated School Health Program
the number of high-profile incidents of violence in schools across the country
the main reason for corporate involvement in community health is due to
the provision of health care benefits to employees
The majority of school-based health centers are found in A. a building adjacent to the school B. the school building C. a central community location D. in the administrative offices of the school district
the school building
synesthesia is a mixing of
the senses
an increase in federal tobacco taxes is being used to help fund
the state children's health insurance program (CHIP)
the book, published annually, that is the standard summary of statistics on the social, political, and economic organization of the US is
the statistical abstract of the US
The primary responsibility for the health of school-aged children lies with A. their parents/guardians B. the school teachers C. the community D. the school board
their parents/guardians
the primary responsibility for the health of school-aged children lies with
their parents/guardians
groups at higher risk of unintended pregnancy are
those living in poverty
one of the world health organization's most noteworthy achievements was helping to eradicate smallpox (1967)
true
t/f AIDS and tuberculosis are examples of chronic communicable diseases
true
t/f a community is a group of people who have common characteristics
true
t/f a primary care physician is concerned with the course of a disease in an individual, while an epidemiologist is concerned with the course of disease in a population
true
t/f an endemic disease is on that occurs regularly in a population as a matter of course
true
t/f community capacity is the characteristics of communities that affect their ability to identify, mobilize, and address social and public health problems
true
t/f coronary heart disease is an example of a chronic noncommunicable disease
true
t/f diseases of the heart and blood vessels are the leading cause of death in the US
true
t/f drugs, pesticides, and food additives are examples of chemical agents
true
t/f noncommunicable diseases have complex etiologies
true
t/f people afflicted with a disease are referred to as cases
true
t/f the ability of the health care system to prevent, protect against, quickly respond to, and recover from health emergencies defines medical preparedness
true
t/f the american red cross is classified as a quasi-governmental health organization
true
t/f the average number of years a person from a specific cohort is projected to live from a given point in time is their life expectancy
true
t/f the core functions of public health are utilized by state health agencies
true
t/f the early diagnosis and prompt treatment of diseases before the disease becomes advanced and disability becomes severe is secondary prevention
true
t/f the medicare and medicaid bills passed by congress in 1965 were amendments to the social security act of 1935.
true
