ATI RN
Public Health Foundation Questions
Question 1 of 5
The register of deaths resulting from occupational diseases is kept by:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: ZUS maintains records of occupational disease-related deaths in Poland.
Question 2 of 5
In the US, it is popular to say that 'the zip code is a better predictor of health than the genetic code.' This statement illustrates the phenomenon:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: This highlights health inequalities driven by socioeconomic factors tied to geographic location.
Question 3 of 5
According to WHO which of the following is not a criterion for recognizing the alcohol addiction syndrome?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: WHO criteria for alcohol dependence include craving, loss of control, tolerance, and neglect of interests; antisocial behavior is not a core criterion.
Question 4 of 5
Syphilis treatment in pregnant woman is an action in the area of:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Phase II (secondary prevention) involves early detection and treatment, as with syphilis in pregnancy to prevent congenital syphilis.
Question 5 of 5
In August 2017 Madagascar recorded the largest outbreak of plague in the decade. As of 12 October 2017 there were 560 cases of plague comprising 394 cases of pneumonic plague, 143 cases of bubonic plague, 1 case of septicemic plague and 22 cases of clinically undefined plague. 57 deaths were recorded. Madagascar has a population of 24.9 million people. The mortality rate expressed as a percentage is:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Mortality rate here refers to case fatality rate (deaths / cases) = (57 / 560) x 100 = 10.2%.