Question 1

Which of the following is a social dimension of health?

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Being part of a network that supports disabled people

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Maintaining a positive outlook and sense of purpose

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Adhering to one's values despite criticism from others

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Participating in a program of regular physical activity

Question 2

Which of the following identities only sociocultural determinants of health

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Media, culture, peers

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Religion, media, education

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Access to technology, income, self image

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Geographical location, culture, education

Question 3

Which of the following is an example of an individual behaviour that would reduce the risk of car accidents in young people?

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Having sufficient sleep before driving

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Being a female driver

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Random breath testing of drivers

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Developing a sense of connection between driver and passengers

Question 4

Which of the following is an example of how individuals can exert control over improving their health

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By increasing their health literacy, and skills relating to nutritional practices

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By increasing their 'carbon footprint' in urban areas

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By paying for frequent diagnostic tests and scans, from an early age

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By living in a remote area and thus increasing their access to specialist health services

Question 5

The establishment of healthy school canteens is an example of which Ottawa Charter action area?

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Creating a supportive environment

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Building healthy public policy

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Strengthening community action

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CReorienting health services

Question 6

Why is it important to view health as a social construct?

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CHealth as a social construct recognises why some individuals may have lower levels of health than others

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A social construct places the greatest responsibility for health on government and political factors

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DThe social construction of health supports the notion that health is solely an individual’s responsibility

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A social construct enables individuals to exert control over all the determinants of health

Question 7

Providing health information in a number of community languages is an example of which principle of social justice?

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Diversity

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Developing personal skills

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Equity

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Creating a supportive environment

Question 8

Which of the following are modifiable health determinants?

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Obesity, diet, drug use

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Genetics, diet, age

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Age, genetics, obesity

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Drug use, gender, genetics

Question 9

Which behaviour best describes the dynamic nature of health?

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Going to bed feeling fine and waking up with a sore throat

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Modifying your dietary choices to address your physical health

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Choosing to participate in a regular physical activity program

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Comparing your health to that of your friends

Question 10

Which of the following are environmental factors?

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Geographic location, access to health services and technology

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Education, access to health services and media

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Knowledge, access to health services and technology

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Employment, geographic location and technology

Question 11

Which is not an individual factor?

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Income

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Genetics

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Knowledge and skills

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Attitudes

Question 12

Holistic health includes which of the following dimensions?

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Physical, spiritual, emotional, social, mental

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Physical, emotional, social, cultural, sociocultural

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Physical, emotional, social, nutritional, mental

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Physical, mental, social, environmental, sociocultural

Question 13

An individual’s genetics would be considered part of which determinant of health?

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Individual

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Environmental

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Sociocultural

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Hereditary

Question 14

Education of the community via schools, workplaces and the media on contraception would be a strategy of which action area of the Ottawa Charter?

Accepted Answer

Developing personal skills

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Creating supportive environments

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Reorienting health services

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Building healthy public policy

Question 15

40km/h school zones around schools is preventative strategy from which Ottawa Charter action area?

Accepted Answer

Creating supportive environments

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Developing personal skills

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Reorienting health services

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Strengthening community action

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