Questions and CORRECT Answers
Which of the following is the nation's leading spokesperson on matters of public health? - CORRECT
ANSWER - Surgeon General of the United States
In 2001, more than 3,000 people were killed in a tragic event that occurred in New York City. The event
resulted in a massive emergency evacuation event. The name of this event is the ______________ attack.
- CORRECT ANSWER - 9/11
Which of the responses below are associated with how Public Health works to protect, promote and
improve the health of people and their communities? - CORRECT ANSWER - - Promoting
healthy lifestyles.
- Researching disease and injury prevention.
- Detecting, preventing, and responding to infectious diseases.
You learned about three broad approaches to public health. Which of the responses below is most closely
associate with the following:
+ Communicable disease control
+ Control of environmental hazards
+ Food and drug safety
+ Reduction in risk factors for disease - CORRECT ANSWER - Traditional Public Health
Which of the three core functions of public health are most closely related to the following statement?
Enforce laws and regulations that protect health and ensure safety (e.g., enforcement of sanitary codes to
ensure safety of environment). - CORRECT ANSWER - Assurance
You learned about three broad approaches to public health. Which of the responses below is most closely
associate with the following:
+ Clinical preventive services
+ Vaccinations