Which of the following best describes the first efforts at improving community health? a. Environmental planning of water and sewer systems b. Mass community immunizations c. Passing laws requiring quarantine of infected persons d. Segregation of ships from harbors until the harbormaster checked the sailors ESSAYBID ANSWER ANS: A The first communitywide efforts toward […]
One famous study followed a cohort of nurses over their lives, collecting data and health histories as they aged. Which of the following would be the most appropriate categorization of this study? a. Cross-sectional study b. Prospective study c. Retrospective study d. True experiment ESSAYBID ANSWER ANS: B Prospective studies monitor a group of […]
A researcher, interested in the onset of early menses, compared the life experiences and history of 1000 14-year-old girls, half of whom had monthly periods and half of whom did not, to determine what variables might be observed. Which of the following would be the most appropriate categorization of this study? a. Cross-sectional study b. […]
Which of the following is the most important phase of the Mobilizing for Action through Planning and Partnership (MAPP) model? a. Conduct assessments identifying strengths and current health status b. Evaluate current local health care systems and forces for change c. Guide the community toward long-range visioning d. Mobilize the community to become involved […]
Which of the following best describes the operational definition of “health literacy” in the United States? a. Being able to read and write at the fifth-grade level b. Being able to accurately complete a health self-assessment questionnaire c. Knowing how to access and use information to make health decisions d. Knowing one’s right to obtain […]
A very busy day is planned at a community health fair, and a nurse spends time greeting and meeting each person who walks in. Which of the following best describes the rationale for this action? a. To distribute evaluation forms immediately so the participants can fill in the appropriate answers after each interaction with a […]
Which of the following best describes the purpose of the Assessment Protocol for Excellence in Public Health (APEX-PH)? a. To improve the functioning of public agencies by peer evaluation b. To provide intensive planning for all professionals involved in public health c. An evaluation process involving both community and public organizations d. A self-evaluation by […]
Which of the following would be the best method to increase the positive predictive value of a screening test? a. Test a large population at once b. Test a group at high risk for the health problem c. Use a very sensitive screening test d. Use a very specific screening test ESSAYBID ANSWER ANS: […]
A researcher has limited time and funds. Which of the following research designs would be most appropriate? a. Cohort study b. Incidence study c. Longitudinal study d. Retrospective study ESSAYBID ANSWER ANS: D Because longitudinal, cohort, or incidence studies are costly in terms of resources and staff and often lose subjects over time, a […]
Which of the following best describes a model that demonstrates the progression of disease from prepathogenesis through disease outcome? a. Epidemiological model b. Ecosocial model c. Natural history model d. Wheel model ESSAYBID ANSWER ANS: C The natural history of disease model explains disease from prepathogenesis through resolution of the disease process. The epidemiological […]
