Epi final, PH 3300 Final Exam questions with correct answers
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Course
Public health
Institution
Public Health
All middle school students in Michigan used to be screened for scoliosis with a visual inspection of the spine to look for asymmetry of the shoulders, shoulder blades, and hips. This is an example of which of the following?
• Pyramid surveillance
• Risk factors
• Selective screening
• M...
Epi final, PH 3300 Final Exam questions with correct
answers
All middle school students in Michigan used to be screened for scoliosis
with a visual inspection of the spine to look for asymmetry of the
shoulders, shoulder blades, and hips. This is an example of which of the
following?
• Pyramid surveillance
• Risk factors
• Selective screening
• Mass screening Correct Answer-Mass screening
True or false? A positive screening result provides preliminary
information only, and further diagnostic evaluation is required.
True
Or False Correct Answer-True
Choose all that apply. Which of the following measures are affected by
the prevalence of the disease in a population?
Predictive value (- (NPV)
Predictive value (+) (PPV)
Sensitivity
Specificity Correct Answer-- Predictive value positive (PPV)
- Predictive value negative (NPV)
,Screening is a type of______
prevention. Correct Answer-Secondary
Legitimization is important to the policy process because it helps assure
that policies are acceptable to the norms of
society.
True
Or False Correct Answer-True
Match each step of the policy cycle with its definition. Each answer will
be used only once. Correct Answer-- Agenda setting: The processes of
defining the problem for which the policy actors believe that policies are
necessary.
- Policy establishment: The formal adoption of policies, programs, and
procedures that are designed to protect society from public health
hazards.
- Policy ratification: Establishing priorities, deciding at what time to deal
with a public health problem or issue, and determining who will deal
with the problem.
- Policy implementation: The phase of the policy cycle that focuses on
achieving the objectives set forth in the policy decision.
, - Policy assessment/evaluation: Determining whether the policy has met
defined objectives and related goals.
____________are individuals who are involved in policy formulation,
including members of the
legislature, citizens, lobbyists, and representatives of advocacy groups.
Correct Answer-Policy actors:
_____________are
non-profit and usually voluntary organizations whose members have a
common cause for which they seek to influence public policy, without
seeking political control, such as religious groups, business groups,
professional organizations, or
trade unions. Correct Answer-Interest group:
_____are individuals,
organizations, and members of government who are affected by policy
decisions. Correct Answer-Stakeholders:
What problem may arise during the "Policy Implementation" phase of
the policy cycle?
• The problem definition may be poorly written
• Local or state authorities may not enforce policy recommendations
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