Question 1

Who is the Surgeon General and what is the role of this person?

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The Surgeon General is the U.S. chief he...

Question 2

The Occupational Health and Safety Administration is responsible for regulating food and drug products.
.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

What are social regulations?

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Social regulation focuses on organizations' actions such as those in the health care industry that impact individual's safety. Social regulations focus on protecting individuals as employees and consumers.

Question 4

The federal agency that is responsible for ensuring that food, human and veterinary products, biological, medical devices, cosmetics and electronic products are safe is:

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A)  The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
B)  The Indian Health Services
C)  The Food and Drug Administration
D)  Center for Medicare and Medicaid ServicesE) A) and B)
F) A) and D)

Question 5

Which statement is correct about the U.S. Public Health Service Corps?

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A)  They provide support to the U.S. Surgeon General.
B)  There are nearly 7000 public health professionals stationed within federal agencies and programs.
C)  The can be dentists, nurses, physicians, and other healthcare professionals.
D)  All are correct statementsE) A) and C)
F) None of the above

Question 6

The Surgeon General is the U.S. chief health educator who provides information on how to improve U.S. health.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

The Council of State and Territorial Epidemiologists (CSTE)decide which diseases should be considered reportable to the Centers for Disease Control and produced in a weekly report "Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report (MMWR)which publishes the prevalence of disease throughout the country on a weekly basis.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

What is the role of the local health department in the health care system?

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Local health departments are the government organization that provides most direct services to the population. There are approximately 3,000 local health departments across the U.S (Pointer et al, 2007). Although their organizational structures may differ across the U.S, their basic role is to provide direct public health services to their designated areas. It is difficult to generalize what types of services are offered by local health departments because they do vary according to geographic location but most are involved in communicable disease control.

Question 9

The Office of the Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response provides:

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A)  Builds federal emergency operations capabilities
B)  Provides grants to strengthen the capabilities of hospitals and healthcare systems
C)  Focuses on preparedness and response
D)  All are correctE) B) and C)
F) None of the above

Question 10

The Office of the Surgeon General oversees the operations of the commissioned U. S. Public Health Service Commissioned Corps who provide support to the Surgeon General.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

The National Incident Management System provides a systematic, proactive approach to all levels of government and private sector agencies to collaborate to ensure there is a seamless plan to manage any major incidents.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

The Health Resource and Services Administration provides access to essential health care services for people who are low-income, uninsured or who live in rural areas or urban neighborhoods where health care is scarce.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

The Food and Drug Administration is responsible for advancing the public health by helping to speed innovations that make medicines and foods more effective, safer, and more affordable.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

The Hazard Communication Standard ensures that all hazardous chemicals are properly labeled and that companies are informed of these risks.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Which statement(s) is (are) describe local health department services?

Accepted Answer

A)  Nearly all provide immunizations to adults and children
B)  Nearly all provide surveillance of infectious/communicable diseases
C)  A and B
D)  Immunizations are provided by children onlyE) None of the above
F) C) and D)

Question 16

Which federal agency was established in 2002 and why?

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A)  The Federal Emergency Management Agency to monitor U.S. natural disasters.
B)  The Council of State and Territorial Epidemiologists to assess terrorist attacks.
C)  The Department of Homeland Security to oversee any major catastrophic events such as terrorism, natural disasters and severe weather.
D)  National Response Framework to provide national policy for emergency management.E) None of the above
F) All of the above

Question 17

Why was the Administration for Community Living (ACL) established?

Accepted Answer

A)  Focusing attention on the elderly and disabled population needs to improve their quality of life
B)  Increase funding for communities nationally on public health issues.
C)  Developing more facilities for the aged and disabled
D)  None are correctShortE) None of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 18

Which two agencies play an integral role in the management and oversight of catastrophic events such as natural disasters, floods and bioterrorism?

Accepted Answer

A)  FEMA and Department of Homeland Security (DHS) 
B)  Department of Homeland Security and Food and Drug Administration
C)  FEMA and Occupational Safety and Health Administration
D)  DHS and Food and Drug AdministrationE) All of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 19

The U.S. Constitution gives state government the primary role in health care for their citizens. . They also license health professionals such as physicians, dentists, chiropractors, nurses, pharmacists, optometrists and veterinarians who practice within their jurisdiction.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

The ___________ mission is to raise the physical, mental, social, and spiritual health of American Indians and Alaska Natives to the highest level.

Accepted Answer

Indian Health Services

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Who is the Surgeon General and what is the role of this person?

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The Surgeon General is the U.S. chief he...
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The Occupational Health and Safety Administration is responsible for regulating food and drug products. .

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What are social regulations?

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Social regulation focuses on organizations' actions such as those in the health care industry that impact individual's safety. Social regulations focus on protecting individuals as employees and consumers.

The federal agency that is responsible for ensuring that food, human and veterinary products, biological, medical devices, cosmetics and electronic products are safe is:

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Which statement is correct about the U.S. Public Health Service Corps?

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The Surgeon General is the U.S. chief health educator who provides information on how to improve U.S. health.

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What is the role of the local health department in the health care system?

The Office of the Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response provides:

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The Office of the Surgeon General oversees the operations of the commissioned U. S. Public Health Service Commissioned Corps who provide support to the Surgeon General.

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The National Incident Management System provides a systematic, proactive approach to all levels of government and private sector agencies to collaborate to ensure there is a seamless plan to manage any major incidents.

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The Health Resource and Services Administration provides access to essential health care services for people who are low-income, uninsured or who live in rural areas or urban neighborhoods where health care is scarce.

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The Food and Drug Administration is responsible for advancing the public health by helping to speed innovations that make medicines and foods more effective, safer, and more affordable.

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The Hazard Communication Standard ensures that all hazardous chemicals are properly labeled and that companies are informed of these risks.

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Which statement(s) is (are) describe local health department services?

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Which federal agency was established in 2002 and why?

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Why was the Administration for Community Living (ACL) established?

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Which two agencies play an integral role in the management and oversight of catastrophic events such as natural disasters, floods and bioterrorism?

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The U.S. Constitution gives state government the primary role in health care for their citizens. . They also license health professionals such as physicians, dentists, chiropractors, nurses, pharmacists, optometrists and veterinarians who practice within their jurisdiction.

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The ___________ mission is to raise the physical, mental, social, and spiritual health of American Indians and Alaska Natives to the highest level.

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Indian Health Services

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Who is the Surgeon General and what is the role of this person?

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The Occupational Health and Safety Administration is responsible for regulating food and drug products. .

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What are social regulations?

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Which statement is correct about the U.S. Public Health Service Corps?

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The Surgeon General is the U.S. chief health educator who provides information on how to improve U.S. health.

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The Office of the Surgeon General oversees the operations of the commissioned U. S. Public Health Service Commissioned Corps who provide support to the Surgeon General.

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The National Incident Management System provides a systematic, proactive approach to all levels of government and private sector agencies to collaborate to ensure there is a seamless plan to manage any major incidents.

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The Health Resource and Services Administration provides access to essential health care services for people who are low-income, uninsured or who live in rural areas or urban neighborhoods where health care is scarce.

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The Food and Drug Administration is responsible for advancing the public health by helping to speed innovations that make medicines and foods more effective, safer, and more affordable.

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The Hazard Communication Standard ensures that all hazardous chemicals are properly labeled and that companies are informed of these risks.

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Which statement(s) is (are) describe local health department services?

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Which federal agency was established in 2002 and why?

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Why was the Administration for Community Living (ACL) established?

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Which two agencies play an integral role in the management and oversight of catastrophic events such as natural disasters, floods and bioterrorism?

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The U.S. Constitution gives state government the primary role in health care for their citizens. . They also license health professionals such as physicians, dentists, chiropractors, nurses, pharmacists, optometrists and veterinarians who practice within their jurisdiction.

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The ___________ mission is to raise the physical, mental, social, and spiritual health of American Indians and Alaska Natives to the highest level.

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