Question

1. “The proportion of public health employees with formal training in public health" is a performance measure addressing system ...

a. capacity

b. processes

c. outcomes.

d. outputs.

2. A study investigated the effects of silicone breast implants used during the 1990s and subsequent development of rheumatoid arthritis among women exposed during their reproductive years_ Scientists used hospital data from the study area to trace and contact subjects to participate in the study. Screening consisted of sed rate, rheumatoid factor, and physical exam. An estimate of silicone exposure was determined by reviewing the surgical reports and subsequent patient history. As a result of screening, 27 subjects were diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis. Which of the following terms is most appropriate to describe the cases of rheumatoid arthritis identified during the first screening in this study?

a-interval

b. prevalent

c. recurrent

d. incident

3. Which of the following statements is inaccurate regarding behavioral interventions?

        a. Maintaining behavior over time is a greater challenge

b. Short-term changes in behavior are encouraging, but improved health outcomes often require prolonged interventions and follow-up

c. Behavioral interventions are solely designed to potentiate risky behaviors

d. Behavioral interventions can successfully teach new behaviors

1. If a pesticide label indicates the product is "EPA -registered; what does this mean in practical terms?

a. use of the product according to label directions will not harm the environment

b. it has been proven effective at killing target pests

c. it has been tested and proven safe to use according to label instructions

d. the product is legal to sell and use in the United States

Answer 1

1. D) Output.

Reason: Any proportion of public health employee with formal training in public health is a performance measure addressing the system of Output (OUTPUT includes all the three things capacity, process and outcome).

2. B) Prevalent

Reason: When doctors investigated about Rheumatoid arthritis using the data collected in the the information it showed that 27 subjects were diagnosed with this issue. This indicate the prevalence of the problem among people.

3. C) Behavioral interventions are solely designed to potentiate risky behaviors.

Reason: Behavioral interventions are given to individual to improve good functioning of the individual and requires more challenges. It does not promote any risky behavior in people.

4. A) Use of the product according to label directions will not harm the environment.

Reason: EPA- Environmental protection agency is designed to ensure the safety of the environment