Health Agencies and Organizations Quiz

Test your knowledge on epidemiology. Identify global and national health agencies and their roles in public health, disease prevention, and healthcare services.

#1

Which organization is responsible for coordinating international health within the United Nations system?

World Health Organization (WHO)
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
National Institutes of Health (NIH)
United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF)
#2

Which health agency focuses primarily on research related to public health and disease prevention?

Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)
World Health Organization (WHO)
National Institutes of Health (NIH)
Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
#3

Which organization is responsible for coordinating responses to global health emergencies?

World Health Organization (WHO)
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
United Nations International Children's Emergency Fund (UNICEF)
International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC)
#4

Which agency regulates and enforces safety standards for workplace environments in the United States?

Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
#5

Which agency oversees the regulation and reimbursement of healthcare services for elderly and low-income individuals in the United States?

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
National Institutes of Health (NIH)
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)
Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
#6

Which agency provides health services to American Indians and Alaska Natives?

World Health Organization (WHO)
Indian Health Service (IHS)
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
#7

What is the primary role of the Food and Drug Administration (FDA)?

Conducting medical research
Regulating food safety
Approving and regulating medical products
Providing healthcare services
#8

What is the main function of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)?

Regulating and enforcing food safety
Protecting human health and the environment
Providing healthcare services to the elderly
Conducting medical research on infectious diseases
#9

Which organization focuses on preventing and controlling infectious diseases in the United States?

National Institutes of Health (NIH)
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
#10

What is the primary role of the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ)?

Providing healthcare services to veterans
Conducting research on public health emergencies
Promoting high-quality, cost-effective healthcare
Regulating pharmaceuticals and medical devices
#11

Which organization focuses on providing healthcare services to military personnel and veterans in the United States?

Veterans Health Administration (VHA)
United States Public Health Service (USPHS)
National Institutes of Health (NIH)
Indian Health Service (IHS)
#12

What is the primary mission of the United States Public Health Service (USPHS)?

Providing healthcare services to children
Ensuring the safety of pharmaceuticals
Promoting and protecting public health
Conducting research on chronic diseases
#13

What is the main focus of the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA)?

Conducting medical research
Providing healthcare services to veterans
Improving access to healthcare for underserved populations
Regulating healthcare facilities
#14

Which organization focuses on providing healthcare services to refugees and displaced persons worldwide?

World Health Organization (WHO)
International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC)
United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR)
Doctors Without Borders (Médecins Sans Frontières)
#15

Which organization focuses on promoting global immunization campaigns and vaccine access?

World Health Organization (WHO)
United Nations International Children's Emergency Fund (UNICEF)
Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance
International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement

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