Exam Preview for 1439: Social Work Practice and Achieving Health Eq

Social Work Practice and Achieving Health Equity Podcast

Please note: exam questions are subject to change.

1. What does the term “allostatic load” refer to? The resources present in a neighborhood A household’s combined resources Cumulative burden of stress hormones on the body The tipping point when governmental policy change becomes likely
2. Which of the following is NOT a social determinant of health? Heredity Education Income Neighborhood
3. According to the CDC, approximately what percentage of health care dollars are spent on prevention in our country? About 50% About 25% About 10% Less than 3%
4. Which of the following is the best predictor of overall health: Whether or not you smoke Whether or not you have access to health care Whether or not you exercise Your socio-economic status
5. Chronic stress increases the likelihood of which of the following health conditions: Diabetes Heart Disease Pre-term Birth All of the above
6. Which of the following is an example of a health factor in the Built Environment: Air quality Discrimination Sidewalks Public safety services
7. Which is a better predictor (stronger correlate) of hypertension: Your own income The median income in your neighborhood Neither – income does not correlate with hypertension Your spouse's income
8. Which of the following policy areas can affect health: Educational policy Wage policy Tax policy All of the above
9. Health equity is fully achieved when everyone: Has affordable health insurance Has a primary care doctor Has equal opportunity to be healthy Has free transportation to medical appointments
10. Social workers practicing at which of the following practice areas can work to address the social determinants of health: Direct practice with individuals and families Community-level practice Policy practice All of the above