Community Oral Health Practice for the Dental Hygienist 4th Edition By Christine French Beatty
Chapter 01: People’s Health: An Introduction
Beatty: Community Oral Health Practice for the Dental Hygienist, 4th Edition
MULTIPLE CHOICE
- Which of the following statements differentiates dental public health from the private practice of dentistry?
| a. | Dental public health is funded by the government, but private practice is not. |
| b. | Dental public health is the form of dental practice that serves the community as the patient rather than the individual. |
| c. | Dental public health does not concern assessment of treatment needs as does private practice. |
| d. | Dental public health is concerned solely with prevention rather than treatment of disease. |
ANS: B
Dental public health is the form of dental practice that serves the community as the patient rather than the individual. It is concerned with the dental education of the public, with applied dental research, and with the administration of group dental care programs, as well as prevention and control of dental diseases on a community basis.
DIF: Comprehension REF: pp. 1-2 OBJ: 1
TOP: COMMUNITY HEALTH/RESEARCH PRINCIPLES 1.0 Promoting Health and Preventing Disease within Groups
- Which of the following terms refers to the effort that is organized by society to protect, promote, and restore the health and quality of life?
| a. | Class structure |
| b. | Population demographics |
| c. | Social stratification |
| d. | Public health |
ANS: D
Both public health and community health refer to this societal effort. Public health is concerned with lifestyle and behavior, the environment, human biology, and organizations of health programs and systems. The public pertains to the community, state, or nation. Public health is people’s health.
DIF: Recall REF: pp. 1-2 OBJ: 1
TOP: COMMUNITY HEALTH/RESEARCH PRINCIPLES 1.0 Promoting Health and Preventing Disease within Groups
- Public health problems must meet the criteria that they are a condition or situation that is a widespread actual or potential cause of morbidity or mortality and that:
| a. | they have been proven a valid concern by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). |
| b. | funding to treat or cure the condition is not available at the local or state level. |
| c. | they do not qualify for treatment as an orphan drug. |
| d. | there is an existing perception that the condition is a public health problem on the part of the public, the government, or public health authorities. |
ANS: D
There must be an existing perception that the condition is a public health problem. The history of public health demonstrates that after the problem has been identified and knowledge and expertise have been developed to solve the problem, the community must unify to find social and political support to proceed with the public health solutions.
DIF: Comprehension REF: pp. 2-3 OBJ: 2
TOP: COMMUNITY HEALTH/RESEARCH PRINCIPLES 2.0 Participating in Community Programs, 2.1 Assessing Populations and Defining Objectives
- Which of the following is a public health problem rather than a public health solution?
| a. | Immunizations |
| b. | Fluoridation of drinking water |
| c. | Chronic diseases of the expanding population of older adults |
| d. | Seat belts and air bags |
ANS: C
Diseases caused by pollution of the country’s air and water systems, chronic diseases of the expanding population of older adults, inadequate funding for dental disease in indigent children, and an increase in violence among youth of today are all viewed as public health problems. Public health solutions are concerned with health promotion and disease prevention. They address the problems of the community at large.
DIF: Comprehension REF: p. 3 OBJ: 2
TOP: COMMUNITY HEALTH/RESEARCH PRINCIPLES 2.0 Participating in Community Programs, 2.1 Assessing Populations and Defining Objectives
- Which of the following represents one of the characteristics of public health solutions?
| a. | A long implementation period demonstrates conscientious planning. |
| b. | Potency should be maintained for a short time in the event that problems require retooling. |
| c. | Socioeconomic status should limit distribution to those who can most easily carry the cost burden. |
| d. | They should be effective immediately upon application. |
ANS: D
The seven characteristics of public health solutions are as follows: not hazardous to life or function, effective in reducing or preventing the targeted disease or condition, easily and efficiently implemented, potency maintained for a substantial time period, attainable regardless of socioeconomic status, effective immediately upon application, and inexpensive and within the means of the community.
DIF: Comprehension REF: p. 3 OBJ: 3
TOP: COMMUNITY HEALTH/RESEARCH PRINCIPLES 2.0 Participating in Community Programs, 2.2 Designing, Implementing, and Evaluating Programs
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