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Public Health Policy Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
In order for children to enter school, all 50 states in the United States require proof of immunization against all the following infections EXCEPT
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: All 50 states require vaccinations for polio, diphtheria, rubella, and mumps, but some states allow exemptions or variations for measles, though it is still widely required. Measles is the most likely exception due to historical variation in mandates.
Question 2 of 5
The carelessness or dereliction of duty by a professional person is called
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Malpractice refers to professional negligence or dereliction of duty, typically in healthcare or legal contexts.
Question 3 of 5
All the following statements about Good Samaritan laws are true EXCEPT
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Good Samaritan laws protect providers from ordinary negligence, but not from gross or criminal negligence.
Question 4 of 5
As organ transplantation has become more common, guidelines have been developed to govern organ donation. The Uniform Anatomical Gift Act does all the following EXCEPT
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The Uniform Anatomical Gift Act does not restrict who can certify death; it facilitates donation logistics and protections.
Question 5 of 5
All the following criteria may be the basis for withholding medical treatment in an infant with Down's syndrome EXCEPT
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Parental preference alone is not sufficient; withholding must be based on medical futility or irreversible conditions, not just parental wishes.