Turnock Essentials of Public Health, Third Edition Chapter 10 Multiple Choice 1. Which of these best describes the role and duties of a public health nurse? [1] Plan, organize, direct, control, and coordinate health services, education, or policy [2] Apply biological, chemical, and public health principles to control, eliminate, ameliorate, and prevent health hazards [3] Promote health and prevent disease for entire population groups [4] Investigate and describe the determinants and distribution of disease, disability, and other health outcomes 2. The number of registered nurses working in government agencies in the United States is closest to which of the following? [1] 5,000 [2] 50,000 [3] 100,000 [4] 150,000 1 Turnock Essentials of Public Health, Third Edition 3. The median salary for registered nurses working in government agencies in the United States is closest to which of the following? [1] $25,000 [2] $50,000 [3] $70,000 [4] $90,000 4. Which of the following essential public health services is least likely to be included in a public health nurse's practice profile? [1] Monitoring health status [2] Informing, educating, and empowering people about health issues [3] Enforcing laws and regulations [4] Evaluating effectiveness, accessibility, and quality 2 Turnock Essentials of Public Health, Third Edition 5. Which of these professional organizations is most closely associated with public health nurses? [1] AMA [2] ANA [3] SOPHE [4] ACHE 6. Which of these public health-related occupations is included in the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics' Standard Occupational Categories? [1] Chief public health nurse [2] Registered nurse [3] Nursing supervisor [4] Director of nursing 3 Turnock Essentials of Public Health, Third Edition 7. Between 2013 and 2022, the number of registered nurses employed by government is expected to: [1] increase by more than 10%. [2] increase, but by less than 10%. [3] decrease, but by less than 10%. [4] decrease by more than 10%. 8. Which of these entities has published competencies specifically for public health managers and administrators? [1] ASPH [2] CDC [3] Quad Council [4] APHA 4 Turnock Essentials of Public Health, Third Edition True and False 9. Nurses are among the three largest categories of public health workers based on surveys of the local public health workforce. [1] True [2] False 10. The American Public Health Association (APHA) has a membership section that targets public health nurses. [1] True [2] False 5 Turnock Essentials of Public Health, Third Edition Chapter 9 Multiple Choice 1. Which of these best describes the role and duties of an environmental health scientist or specialist? [1] Plan, organize, direct, control, and coordinate health services, education, or policy [2] Apply biological, chemical, and public health principles to control, eliminate, ameliorate, and prevent health hazards [3] Investigate and describe the determinants and distribution of disease, disability, and other health outcomes [4] Promote, maintain, and improve individual and community health by assisting individuals and populations to adopt healthy lifestyles 2. The number of environmental health scientists/specialists working in government agencies in the United States is closest to which of the following? [1] 40,000 [2] 80,000 [3] 120,000 [4] 200,000 1 Turnock Essentials of Public Health, Third Edition 3. The median salary for environmental health specialists working in government agencies in the United States is close to which of the following? [1] $45,000 [2] $60,000 [3] $75,000 [4] $90,000 4. Which of the following essential public health services is least likely to be included in an environmental health specialist's practice profile? [1] Monitoring health status [2] Diagnosing and investigating health hazards in the community [3] Enforcing laws and regulations [4] Assuring a competent workforce 2 Turnock Essentials of Public Health, Third Edition 5. Which of these professional organizations is most closely associated with environmental health specialists? [1] NEHA [2] ANA [3] SOPHE [4] ACHE 6. Which of these public health-related occupations is included in the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics' Standard Occupational Categories? [1] Local health officer [2] Restaurant inspector [3] Environmental engineer [4] Chief engineer 3 Turnock Essentials of Public Health, Third Edition 7. Between 2013 and 2022, the number of environmental scientists/specialists and occupational health specialists employed by government is expected to: [1] increase by more than 10%. [2] increase, but by less than 10%. [3] decrease, but by less than 10%. [4] decrease by more than 10%. 8. Which of these entities has published competencies specifically for environmental health practitioners? [1] ASPPH [2] CDC [3] ANA [4] APHA 4 Turnock Essentials of Public Health, Third Edition True and False 9. Environmental health specialists rank among the three largest categories of public health workers based on surveys of the local public health workforce. [1] True [2] False 10. The American Public Health Association (APHA) has a membership section that targets environmental health practitioners. [1] True [2] False 5