Started on State Completed on Time taken Marks Grade Friday, 21 March 2025, 12:40 PM Finished Sunday, 30 March 2025, 11:55 PM 9 days 11 hours 4.00/40.00 10.00 out of 100.00 Question 1 Correct Mark 1.00 out of 1.00 What was the primary goal of "pest-houses" in the early U.S. healthcare system? a. Providing advanced medical care b. Isolating healthy individuals  c. Offering specialized treatments d. Training medical students The correct answer is: Isolating healthy individuals Question 2 Correct Mark 1.00 out of 1.00 The early hospitals in the U.S. were referred to as: a. Clinics b. Almshouses  c. Pest-houses d. Medical centers The correct answer is: Almshouses Question 3 Correct Mark 1.00 out of 1.00 What are the economic and social conditions that influence the health of people and communities known as? a. Genetic factors b. Risk factors c. Determinants of health  d. Health behaviors The correct answer is: Determinants of health Question 4 Correct Mark 1.00 out of 1.00 What does a competency describe in the context of the healthcare field? a. The highest level of performance b. A set of related knowledge, skills, and abilities  c. Ethical behavior d. Competence level in a specific task The correct answer is: A set of related knowledge, skills, and abilities Question 5 Incorrect Mark 0.00 out of 1.00 The following are considered to be a determinant of health EXCEPT: a. Education level  b. Housing quality c. Blood type d. Socioeconomic conditions The correct answer is: Blood type Question 6 Not answered Marked out of 1.00 Which of the following is NOT considered one of the dimensions of wellness? a. Emotional b. Environmental c. Occupational d. Intellectual The correct answer is: Environmental Question 7 Not answered Marked out of 1.00 Which of the following is considered a scholarly resource? a. Newspaper article b. Magazine article c. Research paper published in a scientific journal d. Social media post The correct answer is: Research paper published in a scientific journal Question 8 Not answered Marked out of 1.00 Human behavior is influenced solely by internal factors. a. True b. False The correct answer is: False Question 9 Not answered Marked out of 1.00 Epidemiologists study the distribution and determinants of diseases in human populations: a. True b. False The correct answer is: True Question 10 Not answered Marked out of 1.00 Psychosocial elements that impact health outcomes include: a. Biological factors only b. Chemical reactions only c. Social, emotional, and psychological factors d. External environmental factors only The correct answer is: Social, emotional, and psychological factors Question 11 Not answered Marked out of 1.00 What level of organization consists of functionally related organs? a. Organism b. Community c. Ecosystem d. Organ system The correct answer is: Organ system Question 12 Not answered Marked out of 1.00 What is the main distinction between public health and medicine? a. Public health focuses on treating individual patients. b. Medicine is concerned with preventing diseases. c. Public health addresses community health and prevention. d. Medicine deals exclusively with infectious diseases. The correct answer is: Public health addresses community health and prevention. Question 13 Not answered Marked out of 1.00 The creation of Medicare and Medicaid is significant in the U.S. healthcare system, providing health insurance for: a. Only older adults b. Only individuals with higher incomes c. Only veterans d. Older adults and individuals with lower incomes The correct answer is: Older adults and individuals with lower incomes Question 14 Not answered Marked out of 1.00 Volunteering can provide individuals with firsthand experience and insight into professions. a. True b. False The correct answer is: True Question 15 Not answered Marked out of 1.00 The shift towards value-based care aims to: a. Increase the cost of healthcare b. Focus on episodic care only c. Prioritize disease prevention and lower costs d. Limit patient engagement The correct answer is: Prioritize disease prevention and lower costs Question 16 Not answered Marked out of 1.00 What are the interrelationships among social, economic, environmental, and personal factors that influence health known as? a. Health behaviors b. Genetic factors c. Determinants of health d. Biopsychosocial approach The correct answer is: Determinants of health Question 17 Not answered Marked out of 1.00 What do healthcare professionals prioritize when adhering to the principle of beneficence? a. Patient welfare and safety b. Disclosure of patient information c. Equitable distribution of healthcare d. Respecting patient autonomy The correct answer is: Patient welfare and safety Question 18 Not answered Marked out of 1.00 Which type of resource is typically published by commercial publishers? a. Scholarly journals b. Government reports c. Grey literature d. Personal blogs The correct answer is: Scholarly journals Question 19 Not answered Marked out of 1.00 Which of the following disciplines focuses on the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of diseases and injuries? a. Nursing b. Public Health c. Biomedical Sciences d. Medicine The correct answer is: Medicine Question 20 Not answered Marked out of 1.00 Psychosocial elements have no impact on health outcomes. a. True b. False The correct answer is: False Question 21 Not answered Marked out of 1.00 Mental health is closely connected to overall well-being and is influenced by: a. Biological factors and emotions b. Physical health and emotions c. Cognitive processes and emotions d. Psychological factors and emotions The correct answer is: Psychological factors and emotions Question 22 Not answered Marked out of 1.00 How can you use Boolean operators in your search? a. To perform mathematical calculations b. To exclude all search results c. To customize search results by combining keywords d. To create new keywords The correct answer is: To customize search results by combining keywords Question 23 Not answered Marked out of 1.00 What is the primary function of mitochondria in a cell? a. Producing energy b. Photosynthesis c. Synthesizing proteins d. Storing genetic information The correct answer is: Producing energy Question 24 Not answered Marked out of 1.00 What is the core value shared by all public health initiatives? a. Maximizing individual health outcomes b. Reducing health disparities and increasing equity c. Advocating for medical specialization d. Promoting cultural diversity The correct answer is: Reducing health disparities and increasing equity Question 25 Not answered Marked out of 1.00 What is the primary goal of public health agencies? a. Diagnosing diseases b. Providing medical treatment c. Improving the health of a population d. Conducting medical research The correct answer is: Improving the health of a population Question 26 Not answered Marked out of 1.00 What were some challenges faced by healthcare workers during the COVID-19 pandemic? a. Reduced demand for healthcare services b. Limited supply of healthcare workers c. Decreased revenue in healthcare facilities d. Increased elective surgeries The correct answer is: Limited supply of healthcare workers Question 27 Not answered Marked out of 1.00 Which discipline in health sciences examines how environmental factors can affect human health? a. Nursing b. Epidemiology c. Environmental Health d. Health Policy and Management The correct answer is: Environmental Health Question 28 Not answered Marked out of 1.00 Ethical principles in health sciences include all of the following except: a. Informed Consent b. Confidentiality and Privacy c. Justice and Fairness d. Exploitation of research participants The correct answer is: Exploitation of research participants Question 29 Not answered Marked out of 1.00 Which type of knowledge is NOT mentioned as important for self-knowledge when choosing a career? a. Interests b. Skills/Aptitudes c. Values d. Social media proficiency The correct answer is: Social media proficiency Question 30 Not answered Marked out of 1.00 In the early years of the U.S., medical care often lacked a firm foundation in scientific knowledge, leading to treatments that: a. were highly effective b. caused more harm than benefit c. were revolutionary breakthroughs d. were exclusively herbal remedies The correct answer is: caused more harm than benefit Question 31 Not answered Marked out of 1.00 What does the CRAAP test help you evaluate? a. The quality of your research question b. The accuracy of your internet connection c. The credibility of sources d. The availability of resources The correct answer is: The credibility of sources Question 32 Not answered Marked out of 1.00 All living things are made of cells, including viruses. a. True b. False The correct answer is: False Question 33 Not answered Marked out of 1.00 Psychology contributes to understanding mental health by examining conditions such as: a. Allergies and colds b. Stress and anxiety c. Broken bones and injuries d. Skin diseases and infections The correct answer is: Stress and anxiety Question 34 Not answered Marked out of 1.00 What is evidence in academic writing? a. Opinions and beliefs b. Facts, examples, or sources used to support a claim c. Personal anecdotes d. Creative writing The correct answer is: Facts, examples, or sources used to support a claim Question 35 Not answered Marked out of 1.00 Mitochondria produce energy for the cell through a process called photosynthesis. a. True b. False The correct answer is: False Question 36 Not answered Marked out of 1.00 What type of self-knowledge is important for choosing a suitable career? a. Interests, skills, values, personality b. Hobbies, financial status, travel preferences, height c. Education level, favorite movies, favorite foods, shoe size d. Social media presence, hairstyle, favorite color, political affiliation The correct answer is: Interests, skills, values, personality Question 37 Not answered Marked out of 1.00 Which property of living organisms involves responding to stimuli from their environment? a. Regulation b. Homeostasis c. Sensitivity d. Growth and development The correct answer is: Sensitivity Question 38 Not answered Marked out of 1.00 Which type of behavior involves activities undertaken by individuals who perceive themselves to be ill? a. Preventive health behaviors b. Illness behaviors c. Sick-role behaviors d. Compliance behaviors The correct answer is: Illness behaviors Question 39 Not answered Marked out of 1.00 According to the National Wellness Institute, how many dimensions of wellness are defined? a. Three b. Five c. Six d. Eight The correct answer is: Six Question 40 Not answered Marked out of 1.00 Which category of determinants of health includes factors like diet and physical activity? a. Social factors b. Health services c. Individual behavior d. Biology and genetics The correct answer is: Individual behavior