NR 612 EXAM PREP CORRECT
Population Health Concluding
Graduate Experience II
COMPLETED
2023/2024
, 1. What are the three core functions of public health and how do they relate to population health?
(3 points)
Answer: The three core functions of public health are assessment, policy development, and
assurance. Assessment involves collecting and analyzing data on the health status and needs of
a population. Policy development involves creating and implementing plans and interventions
to address those needs. Assurance involves ensuring that the policies are effective and that the
population has access to quality health services and resources.
2. What are some of the social determinants of health and how do they affect population health
outcomes? (3 points)
Answer: Social determinants of health are the conditions in which people are born, grow, live, work,
and age that influence their health and well-being. Some examples are income, education,
employment, housing, environment, culture, and social support. These factors can affect
population health outcomes by creating disparities and inequities among different groups of
people in terms of their exposure to risk factors, access to health care, and quality of life.
3. What is the difference between primary, secondary, and tertiary prevention and give an example
of each in the context of population health? (3 points)
Answer: Primary prevention aims to prevent disease or injury before it occurs by reducing or
eliminating risk factors. An example is immunization against infectious diseases. Secondary
prevention aims to detect and treat disease or injury early before it causes serious
complications or disability. An example is screening for cancer or diabetes. Tertiary prevention
aims to reduce the impact and consequences of disease or injury by providing rehabilitation
and palliative care. An example is physical therapy for stroke survivors or hospice care for
terminally ill patients.
Population Health Concluding
Graduate Experience II
COMPLETED
2023/2024
, 1. What are the three core functions of public health and how do they relate to population health?
(3 points)
Answer: The three core functions of public health are assessment, policy development, and
assurance. Assessment involves collecting and analyzing data on the health status and needs of
a population. Policy development involves creating and implementing plans and interventions
to address those needs. Assurance involves ensuring that the policies are effective and that the
population has access to quality health services and resources.
2. What are some of the social determinants of health and how do they affect population health
outcomes? (3 points)
Answer: Social determinants of health are the conditions in which people are born, grow, live, work,
and age that influence their health and well-being. Some examples are income, education,
employment, housing, environment, culture, and social support. These factors can affect
population health outcomes by creating disparities and inequities among different groups of
people in terms of their exposure to risk factors, access to health care, and quality of life.
3. What is the difference between primary, secondary, and tertiary prevention and give an example
of each in the context of population health? (3 points)
Answer: Primary prevention aims to prevent disease or injury before it occurs by reducing or
eliminating risk factors. An example is immunization against infectious diseases. Secondary
prevention aims to detect and treat disease or injury early before it causes serious
complications or disability. An example is screening for cancer or diabetes. Tertiary prevention
aims to reduce the impact and consequences of disease or injury by providing rehabilitation
and palliative care. An example is physical therapy for stroke survivors or hospice care for
terminally ill patients.
