A reporter wants to write an article on the public health system. During an interview with a health department manager, she asks “what exactly are health departments responsible for?” Which of the following would be on the list of responsibilities?

A city impacted by floods due to a hurricane implements the use of a standardized system as a plan to prevent and lessen the damage as a result of this natural event. Known as incident management, which of the following actions would be components of incident management?  

In which way would the World Health Organization’s Social Determinants of Health be used?

A 50-year-old female with diabetes reports to her provider she feels guilty for stopping her usual gym visits over the last 3 weeks. She is concerned the exercise plan is not working. What advice could the provider give?

A population health expert lectures on the Healthy People 2030 objectives at a public health conference. Out of the 2030 objectives, which of the following target behavior has the largest target from the current baseline to goal?

A manager of a health department has a goal to focus on ways that indicate being more effective at his job. What steps could this manager take?

A public health researcher is developing a study to investigate the connection between health and other social factors. What factors could be used? 

A rural city planning team holds a monthly readiness meeting for emergencies and disasters. Which of the following would be on the agenda when specifically reviewing disasters?

A patient providing which sleep history would be at higher risk for showing markers of chronic disease?

A student researches the definition of health. Which resource would state that health is defined as a “state of complete physical, mental, and social ‘wellbeing,’ and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity”?