(2025/2026) NSG 552 SOCIAL
DETERMINANTS OF HEALTH &
HEALTH EQUITY EXAM 2 QUESTIONS
AND CORRECT ANSWERS |
UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON
Which of the following are examples of SDH?
a. Exposure to violence
b. Wealth
c. Discrimination
d. Housing condition
e. All of the above Correct Answer e. All of the above
T/F:
80% of overall health is driven by SDH. Correct Answer
True
What is health equity? Correct Answer When everyone in
a community has the ability to achieve the highest level of
health possible, regardless of who they are, how much
money they have or where they live.
Health equity is NOT giving everyone the same resources
Health equity is distributing resources based on individual
and community need.
Gives all individuals the opportunity to achieve the highest
level of health outcomes
, What is health disparities? Correct Answer Measurable
differences in the incidence and prevalence of health
conditions, health status and outcomes between groups.
Measuring groups at risk.
What are health inequities? Correct Answer Health
disparities that are the result of the systematic and unjust
distribution of life enhancing resources (social
determinants)
T/F: Health outcomes are solely determined by the
individual choices made throughout life. Correct Answer
False
Which SDH did Leslie experience that contributed to her
poor health outcomes?
a. Education
b. Family support
c. Job opportunities
d. Income
e. All of the above Correct Answer e. All of the above
Leslie developed Type 2 DM due to lack of access to
healthy foods and safe physical activity options within her
community. Safe activity and healthy food options are
examples of what key concept?
a. Health equitities
b. Health disparities
c. Health inequities
d. All of the above Correct Answer c. Health inequities
DETERMINANTS OF HEALTH &
HEALTH EQUITY EXAM 2 QUESTIONS
AND CORRECT ANSWERS |
UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON
Which of the following are examples of SDH?
a. Exposure to violence
b. Wealth
c. Discrimination
d. Housing condition
e. All of the above Correct Answer e. All of the above
T/F:
80% of overall health is driven by SDH. Correct Answer
True
What is health equity? Correct Answer When everyone in
a community has the ability to achieve the highest level of
health possible, regardless of who they are, how much
money they have or where they live.
Health equity is NOT giving everyone the same resources
Health equity is distributing resources based on individual
and community need.
Gives all individuals the opportunity to achieve the highest
level of health outcomes
, What is health disparities? Correct Answer Measurable
differences in the incidence and prevalence of health
conditions, health status and outcomes between groups.
Measuring groups at risk.
What are health inequities? Correct Answer Health
disparities that are the result of the systematic and unjust
distribution of life enhancing resources (social
determinants)
T/F: Health outcomes are solely determined by the
individual choices made throughout life. Correct Answer
False
Which SDH did Leslie experience that contributed to her
poor health outcomes?
a. Education
b. Family support
c. Job opportunities
d. Income
e. All of the above Correct Answer e. All of the above
Leslie developed Type 2 DM due to lack of access to
healthy foods and safe physical activity options within her
community. Safe activity and healthy food options are
examples of what key concept?
a. Health equitities
b. Health disparities
c. Health inequities
d. All of the above Correct Answer c. Health inequities
