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Questions for Social Determinants of Health Questions
Question 1 of 5
According to the text, which of the following is true regarding lifestyle changes, diet, and vitamin supplementation in those individuals suffering from acute unstable coronary syndrome?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Rationale: 1. Lifestyle changes, diet, and vitamin supplementation are essential in managing acute unstable coronary syndrome. 2. Vitamin supplementation alone cannot significantly reduce the risk by 10%. 3. Dietary modifications can lower LDL levels but not by up to 40%. 4. The correct answer (C) emphasizes the importance of comprehensive lifestyle changes for managing coronary syndrome.
Question 2 of 5
A child that goes on to complete post-secondary education, yet unable to ride a bike or swim. This an example of one who lacks in:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The correct answer is D: physical literacy. Physical literacy refers to the ability to move competently in various physical activities. In this scenario, the child's inability to ride a bike or swim indicates a lack of physical literacy. Completing post-secondary education does not necessarily require physical skills like riding a bike or swimming. Environmental literacy (A) pertains to understanding ecosystems, emotional literacy (B) relates to recognizing and managing emotions, and verbal literacy (C) involves reading and communication skills, all of which are not directly related to the physical skills required for biking and swimming.
Question 3 of 5
According to the Ask the Expert interview with Ellen Robinson, Social Worker at MUMC's Emergency Department, which of the following influencing factors did NOT affect any of clients mentioned in the media file?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The correct answer is C. The reason is that in the media file, there was no mention of any clients being affected by the factor of religion relating to vegetarian parents not finding restaurants for their child. This answer stands out as different from the other choices, which all mention factors that were discussed in the media file, such as geographic location, language barrier, and living in ethnic communities affecting communication with healthcare professionals. Therefore, C is the correct choice as it was not an influencing factor mentioned in the media file.
Question 4 of 5
Which of the following is INCORRECT regarding the major trends in life expectancy by sex and neighborhood income in Quebec from 2000-2004?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The correct answer is B because it states that life expectancy decreases steadily for both genders as they move from high to low income, which is incorrect. In reality, life expectancy tends to be lower in lower-income neighborhoods, but it does not necessarily decrease steadily as income decreases. Other choices can be eliminated for various reasons: A is incorrect as life expectancy does not always increase steadily with decreasing income; C is incorrect as life expectancy may not always be highest in high-income areas for both genders; and D is incorrect as life expectancy is not always lowest in low-income areas for both genders.
Question 5 of 5
Which of the following issues is MOST LIKELY to present a core housing need according to a report on housing
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The correct answer is A: affordability. In the context of core housing needs, affordability is the most crucial factor. A household with a core housing need is unable to afford suitable and adequate housing despite their income level. Affordability directly impacts the ability of individuals to access suitable and adequate housing, making it a core issue. Suitability (B) refers to the physical conditions of the housing, adequacy (C) refers to the basic facilities and services in the housing, and insecurity (D) refers to the risk of losing housing, which are all important but secondary to affordability in determining core housing needs.