FOUNDATIONS OF PUBLIC HEALTH - WGU QUESTIONS
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GRADED A
Which activity is an example of a public health policy intervention?
A. Researching the effectiveness of a new treatment
B. Conducting research on the effectiveness of medical treatments
C. Regulating the advertising of alcohol
D. Administering medication to an individual patient Ans✓✓✓ C
What is the goal of health equity efforts in public health?
A. Increasing the distribution of healthcare facilities across the county
for equal access
B. Ensuring the equal treatment of patients within healthcare settings
C. Ensuring the financial profitability of a healthy, thriving community
D. Ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to reach their full health
potentials Ans✓✓✓ D
What is a primary focus of tertiary prevention?
A. Stopping the spread of infectious diseases
B. Detecting diseases early through screening
C. Managing the negative impact of an established disease
,D. Encouraging healthy behavior in a population Ans✓✓✓ C
What is an example of secondary disease prevention?
A. Monitoring blood pressure following a new hypertension diagnosis
B. Wearing a mask in crowded areas to avoid the spread of illness
C. Banning the use of a hazardous chemical in a community
D. Attending support groups for managing chronic pain Ans✓✓✓ A
Which activity is an example of tertiary prevention?
A. Vaccination programs
B. Health education about a balanced diet
C. Screening for breast cancer
D. Rehabilitation for stroke patients Ans✓✓✓ D
What was a common practice in the Industrial Revolution to prevent the
spread of infectious diseases?
A. Widespread vaccination
B. Antibiotic treatment
C. Sanitation and hygiene measures
D. Leech therapy Ans✓✓✓ C
, What is a characteristic of a centralized public health structure?
A. Decision-making authority is delegated to local health departments.
B. Health policies and programs are determined by the state government.
C. Funding for public health initiatives is primarily obtained from
private sources.
D. Collaboration between different levels of government is limited.
Ans✓✓✓ B
In which era was vaccination introduced as a public health measure?
A. The Enlightenment
B. The Middle Ages
C. The Industrial Revolution
D. The Renaissance Ans✓✓✓ A
What was a measure used to combat the spread of the bubonic plague in
the Middle Ages?
A. Widespread use of antibiotics
B. Creation of a centralized healthcare system
C. Regulation of food preparation and sales
D. Development of vaccines Ans✓✓✓ C
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GRADED A
Which activity is an example of a public health policy intervention?
A. Researching the effectiveness of a new treatment
B. Conducting research on the effectiveness of medical treatments
C. Regulating the advertising of alcohol
D. Administering medication to an individual patient Ans✓✓✓ C
What is the goal of health equity efforts in public health?
A. Increasing the distribution of healthcare facilities across the county
for equal access
B. Ensuring the equal treatment of patients within healthcare settings
C. Ensuring the financial profitability of a healthy, thriving community
D. Ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to reach their full health
potentials Ans✓✓✓ D
What is a primary focus of tertiary prevention?
A. Stopping the spread of infectious diseases
B. Detecting diseases early through screening
C. Managing the negative impact of an established disease
,D. Encouraging healthy behavior in a population Ans✓✓✓ C
What is an example of secondary disease prevention?
A. Monitoring blood pressure following a new hypertension diagnosis
B. Wearing a mask in crowded areas to avoid the spread of illness
C. Banning the use of a hazardous chemical in a community
D. Attending support groups for managing chronic pain Ans✓✓✓ A
Which activity is an example of tertiary prevention?
A. Vaccination programs
B. Health education about a balanced diet
C. Screening for breast cancer
D. Rehabilitation for stroke patients Ans✓✓✓ D
What was a common practice in the Industrial Revolution to prevent the
spread of infectious diseases?
A. Widespread vaccination
B. Antibiotic treatment
C. Sanitation and hygiene measures
D. Leech therapy Ans✓✓✓ C
, What is a characteristic of a centralized public health structure?
A. Decision-making authority is delegated to local health departments.
B. Health policies and programs are determined by the state government.
C. Funding for public health initiatives is primarily obtained from
private sources.
D. Collaboration between different levels of government is limited.
Ans✓✓✓ B
In which era was vaccination introduced as a public health measure?
A. The Enlightenment
B. The Middle Ages
C. The Industrial Revolution
D. The Renaissance Ans✓✓✓ A
What was a measure used to combat the spread of the bubonic plague in
the Middle Ages?
A. Widespread use of antibiotics
B. Creation of a centralized healthcare system
C. Regulation of food preparation and sales
D. Development of vaccines Ans✓✓✓ C
