Texas A&M University (TAMU) PHLT 301 Biomedical Sciences Study Abroad Exam 1 Practice

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• Oregon and New York spend over ______ per capita.
• Which sequence correctly orders determinants of population health from inside to outside?
• What is something that this generation has a better understanding of than older generations?
• Which level of the Social Ecological Framework is addressed when a neighborhood board organizes a biannual hazardous waste collection?
• Which statement best describes determinants of health?
• Which of the following is a basic prevention strategy for traveler’s diarrhea?
• Which determinant category considers the availability of safe bike infrastructure in a city?
• Within the evidence hierarchy, which type of study provides strongest evidence for causal inference among individual studies?
• Which core ethical principle is highlighted in the Declaration of Helsinki?
• Sensitivity and specificity are properties of a diagnostic test. Which statement is true?
• Which of the following is an example of a built environmental determinant?
• Which statement best describes decentralized governance?
• Which statement reflects the Institute of Medicine's definition of public health?
• Which statement best captures the One Health approach?
• What are common routes of exposure to pathogens in clinical laboratories abroad, and how can you minimize risk?
• Which stage of the epidemiological transition is the United States currently in?
• Which disease category is the leading cause of death among Asian people?
• Which governance type is described as controlled at state level?
• Which trio correctly lists the core functions of public health?
• What is an example of building and maintaining a strong organizational infrastructure?
• Which statement best differentiates targeted therapies from broad-spectrum antibiotics?
• Which two components are used to calculate Disability-adjusted Life Years (DALYs)?
• Which of the following are expenditures that fall under fiscal resources?
• Describe the endocrine pancreas' role and how insulin regulates blood glucose.
• What does an R0 greater than 1 imply in infectious disease dynamics?
• Which is an example of enabling equitable access in public health initiatives?
• Stage 3 major causes of death in the Epidemiological Transition include which diseases?
• Which statement best describes environmental determinants?
• Which of the following was NOT among the leading causes of death in 1900?
• Which statement correctly contrasts innate and adaptive immunity?
• Smaller populations have more ____ positions in health departments.
• What does the basic reproduction number, R0, indicate in infectious disease dynamics?
• How is 'Cross or Loop the Lone Star State' linked to SEF and determinants of health?
• In the workplace wellness evaluation scenario, what essential service best describes these actions?
• What is bioethics, and give an example of an ethical dilemma in international biomedical research.
• Which phrase describes the interaction among agent, host, and environment in disease causation?
• Which item is NOT among the Ten Great Public Health Achievements of 2001-2010?
• What happens when people retire?
• Which is an example of the core function of policy development?
• Which example best illustrates chronic inflammation?
• Which essential public health service involves informing and educating the public about health issues?
• Which item is NOT listed as a unique feature of public health?
• Education is categorized under which determinant type?
• Which term describes the error of inferring group-level conclusions from individual-level data?
• Sir Vickers described public health landmarks as moments when a condition moves into the category of the intolerable; which example illustrates this idea?
• Which statement correctly describes the One Health concept?
• Which of the following was NOT among the leading causes of death in 2015?
• Life expectancy has improved by an additional 30 years since 1990, with 25 of those years attributed to public health. How many of the gains were due to public health?
• Which statement best describes how vaccines contribute to herd immunity?
• In Texas, what is a likely characteristic of health department locations under decentralization?
• How many stages are described in the epidemiological transition model in the material?
• Which of the following is NOT a core function of public health?
• Which is a practical biosecurity measure in study abroad fieldwork?
• Which pairing correctly matches a primary tissue type with a typical example?
• Step in and stand up against sexual violence is an example of which SEF level and why?
• Which activity best fits monitoring health status to identify community health problems?
• Which statement is NOT a socioeconomic determinant?
• Which statement correctly describes how CO2 relates to acid-base balance?
• Which statement best describes centralized governance?
• Which example best exemplifies communicating effectively to inform and educate the public?
• What is an example of create, champion, and implement policies, plans, and laws?
• Stage 2 of the Epidemiological Transition is exemplified by which of the following?
• Which of the following is a core function of public health?
• Which of the following was NOT among the Ten Great Public Health Achievements of 2001-2010?
• Which item is a built environmental determinant of health?
• Which governance type is described as controlled at local level?
• Which statement best captures the overall trend in leading causes of death over history?
• Which of the following was the fourth leading cause of death in 2007?
• Mitochondria generate ATP primarily through which process?
• The essential public health service 'build and maintain infrastructure' falls under which core function?
• Which of the following best describes the two primary roles of the respiratory system?
• Which public health concept focuses on the management and evaluation of health programs to improve community health?
• Which of the following is a behavioral determinant?
• Which statement about prevalence and incidence is correct?
• Which constitutional clause best aligns with the federal government's role in health policy?
• Which determinant includes social, family, and community networks?
• Which statement correctly defines positive predictive value and negative predictive value, and how do they relate to disease prevalence?
• What is cultural humility, and why is it important in international health research?
• The type of agency is decided based on
• Most fiscal resources fall under ______ funds.
• Which statement below aligns with the material about governance types?
• Which of the following is NOT listed as a type of agency?
• Which action best illustrates policy development?
• Which essential public health service focuses on informing and educating the public to empower healthier choices?
• The material indicates that in larger populations, health department positions are:
• In epidemiology, which measure estimates the risk of developing disease during an outbreak?
• What best distinguishes confounding from bias in study design?
• What is the purpose of evaluation and quality improvement in public health practice?
• In the epidemiological transition, which stage is defined by pestilence and famine?
• Which determinant is considered the outermost layer in the determinants framework?
• Which term describes the error of inferring individual-level conclusions from group-level data?
• Which statement best describes why safe drinking water is essential for global health?
• Which determinant category includes living and working conditions?
• A neighborhood board hosts hazardous waste collection events twice a year to promote safe disposal. Which level is involved?
• Which item is NOT listed as an expenditure under fiscal resources in the material?
• Which pairing correctly matches a major GI tract section with its primary function?
• Which part of a neuron conducts impulses away from the cell body?
• Which is NOT a major metabolic role of the liver?
• Which phase is described by people living longer with chronic conditions due to improved environmental, behavioral, and medical conditions, with the emergence of diseases such as Zika?
• Disability-adjusted life years (DALYs) combine which components?
• Which part of the neuron is primarily responsible for receiving signals?
• Which factors influence malaria transmission and why travelers should use prophylaxis?
• Which age group has malignant neoplasms as the leading cause of death?
• The phrase 'centralized governance' in the material most closely corresponds to which of the following?
• Which item is part of physical environmental determinants of health?
• How is a sound playing when someone throws their trash away linked to SEF and determinants of health?
• Which cells secrete insulin in the pancreas?
• Which action demonstrates linking people to needed health services?
• In metabolism, which statement describes ATP hydrolysis?
• Which determinant includes biological limitations such as asthma affecting ability to ride long distances?
• Which liver process involves conjugation of drugs to enhance elimination?
• Which is included in local governmental infrastructure?
• In emergency response, which channels are used to disseminate information?
• Which stage is characterized by receding pandemics?
• Which is an example of the core function of assurance?
• Which statement differentiates acute from chronic inflammation?
• Define aseptic technique and explain its importance in biomedical work.
• What is an example of improve and innovate through ongoing evaluation, research, and continuous quality improvement?
• If disease prevalence increases, what happens to PPV and NPV?
• Stage 1 serves as an example of which disease category?
• Which sequence correctly lists the path of blood through the heart from the right atrium to the aorta?
• Which determinant includes the cost to pay for a bike?
• Which of the following are examples of communication channels?
• How do you calculate body mass index (BMI), and what are common limitations?
• What is the mechanism of action of proton pump inhibitors and give an example?
• What is the leading cause of death for people ages 1-44?
• The term per capita indicates spending on a per-person basis.
• A CEO introduces standing desks for all employees. Which level is this intervention primarily associated with?
• Which of the following is a major public health achievement from 1900-1999?
• VEO rides is what type of SEF and why?
• During the epidemiologic transition, which stage features infectious disease outbreaks that are less widespread and a falling crude death rate?
• Which scenario demonstrates mobilizing community partnerships?
• Late-stage epidemiologic transition is defined as the predominance of which types of diseases?
• Which is an example of the core function of assessment?
• Which condition is the leading cause of death among Black and African American people?
• Which of the following is a major public health achievement from 1990-1999?
• Which of the following is a socioeconomic determinant?
• Why are health department positions in large-population areas often specialized?
• Which statement best defines public health according to CEA Winslow?
• Which action best illustrates improvement through evaluation, research, and quality improvement?
• Which measure best reduces risk of malaria for travelers?
• Which statement aligns with building and maintaining a strong organizational infrastructure for public health?
• Which is an essential service under the core function of assessment?
• What is the leading cause of death for people ages 45-64?
• Fiscal resources are primarily funded under which type of funds?
• What is the primary role of Institutional Review Boards in human subjects research?
• Dysbiosis in the human microbiome has been linked to which of the following?
• Walk across Texas is an example of what kind of SEF and why?
• Informational resources describe which aspect?
• Which of the following was NOT among the major public health achievements from 1990-1999?
• Which condition is the leading cause of death among Native Americans?
• In 2007, which of the following was the second listed leading cause of death?
• Which action best demonstrates assurance in public health?
• Vaccines create immunologic memory. Which statement best describes this process?
• Which statement about ATP yield is correct?
• What is the difference between risk factors and determinants of health in population health?
• Which of the following statements correctly identifies a biological determinant?
• Which of the following is a basic prevention strategy for malaria in travelers?
• Which of the following was the top listed leading cause of death in 1970?
• What is the primary function of hemoglobin in oxygen transport?
• Which agency is cited as an example of making workplaces safer in the 1990s?
• Big populations have more what in positions in health departments?
• Which is included in state governmental infrastructure?
• Which determinant category explains why weather could prevent people from cycling?
• Communication channels refer to which concept?
• Which describes exergonic reactions?
• Which of the following is part of the federal government infrastructure?
• Which of the following was a leading cause of death in 1900?
• Identify common study designs and where they sit in evidence hierarchies used in public health.
• Which statement best describes a key feature of adaptive immunity?
• What is the basic unit of heredity, and how does a dominant allele affect a heterozygote phenotype?
• Stage 1 of the Epidemiological Transition is exemplified by which type of diseases?
• Which are the four categories of determinants of health?
• Which of the following is NOT a criterion typically used to identify systemic inflammatory response syndrome (SIRS)?
• Which hormone raises blood glucose via glycogenolysis and gluconeogenesis?
• Which statement best contrasts Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria?
• In 1930, which item was listed as the second leading cause of death?
• Which statement correctly defines p-value and statistical power?
• What is a practical prevention approach for dengue in travelers?
• Which condition is the leading cause of death among White and non-Hispanic people?
• What is an example of diagnose, investigate, and address health problems?
• How does the sodium-potassium ATPase contribute to the resting membrane potential?
• Who does responsibility for health go to?
• In Mendelian inheritance, what happens when a dominant allele is present in a heterozygote?
• Which phase of the epidemiologic transition is described by aging populations and rising prevalence of chronic diseases?
• How many counties are in Texas?
• What are examples of health and human services that are a part of the government?
• Which organization defined public health as fulfilling society's interest in assuring conditions in which people can be healthy?
• Which term best describes the shift in disease patterns from infectious to chronic diseases in a population?
• Which has a greater impact on health: zip code or genetic code?
• Stage 4 description in terms of onset age?
• What is the leading cause of death for people ages 65 and older?
• What is an example of communicating effectively to inform and educate?
• What is the leading cause of death for young adults, including college-aged students?
• Which statement is an essential service under policy development?
• Which of the following is NOT listed as a section of public health?
• Which of the following is an example of a behavioral determinant?
• Heart disease is more common in the __________.
• Which ethical considerations are important for international biomedical research in resource-poor settings, including benefit sharing and post-trial access?
• Post-transition is described as delayed degenerative disease and emerging infections. Which option corresponds to this description?
• What is an example of building a diverse and skilled workforce?
• Describe the health significance of the human microbiome. Which statement is most accurate?
• Which of the following was not listed among the leading causes of death in 1970?
• Which muscles are used during quiet inspiration?
• First-pass metabolism reduces oral drug bioavailability; how does the liver detoxify compounds?
• Which factor tends to increase statistical power in hypothesis testing?
• What is an example of strengthen, support, and mobilize community partnerships?
• What are the two types of environmental determinants of health?
• Where does oxidative phosphorylation occur and what is its purpose?
• Which of the following was the first listed leading cause of death in 2015?
• Which option best describes disease surveillance and response when an unusual disease cluster is detected?
• Which statement aligns with the World Health Organization's view of public health?
• Which intervention most directly reduces dental caries at the population level?
• Which essential service is explicitly described as enabling equitable access?
• Cancer is more common in the __________.
• Which of the following was NOT listed as a leading cause of death in 1930?
• In SEF, which level describes initiatives that require an individual's personal choice?
• Which of the following is the first step in the scientific method?
• Which tissue pairing is correctly matched with its characteristic cell type?
• What is the correct order of levels in the Sociological Framework (SEF) from inside to outside?
• Which valve is between the left atrium and left ventricle?
• Which statement about red blood cells and hemoglobin is correct?
• What statement best characterizes system-level physiology?
• Which action demonstrates ensuring a competent public health workforce?
• What is an example of assess and monitor population health?
• Texas is largely decentralized. What does this mean for county health departments?
• In cross-cultural health care, which description best distinguishes culture, beliefs, and practices?
• Which GI section is primarily responsible for water absorption and feces formation?
• In the Social Ecological Framework, which level describes interventions targeting individual health behaviors such as exercise or diet?
• Do larger populations have specialized or standard positions and why?
• What are the two largest population health drivers?
• Which is an essential service under assurance?
• True/false: Informational resources are getting more and more efficient.
• Which of the following is NOT a core function of public health?
• What is an example of utilize and regulatory actions?
• Which gender is more likely to have both heart disease and malignant neoplasms?
• Which action demonstrates evaluating program outcomes to improve public health practice?
• What is one reason smaller populations have more standardized positions in health departments?
• In the Social Ecological Framework, which level is most closely associated with public policies and laws?