Health care test Princy

Health care providers should be chosen according to whose needs? A. The government's needs B. The provider's needs C. Health insurance company needs D. The patient's needs

D. The patient's needs

Which fight or flight situation is most likely to cause health problems? A. A lot of stress over time B. A short burst of stress that motivates the person to finish a project C. Occasional stress D. A stress that the person decides to avoid

A. A lot of stress over time

Holistic health care uses therapies from biomedical, complementary, and what other source? A. Alternative medicine B. Regulated medicine C. Insurance-covered practices D. Emotional wellness

A. Alternative medicine

What is a function of vitamins and minerals? A. Build, maintain, and repair cells B. Cushion the organs and bones C. Give the body energy D. All of the above

A. Build, maintain, and repair cells

Ismael wants to eat well. Which is the healthiest fat that he can use to saute chicken? A. Canola oil B. Shortening C. Margarine D. Butter

A. Canola oil

What kind of proteins are found in animal sources, such as meat, poultry, fish, eggs, milk, and cheese? A. Complete proteins B. Incomplete proteins

A. Complete proteins

What kind of carbohydrates are found in whole-grain bread, cereal, rice, pasta, vegetables, dry beans, and nuts? A. Complex carbohydrates B. Simple carbohydrates

A. Complex carbohydrates

Which defense mechanism involves not believing that a problem exists? A. Denial B. Withdrawal C. Displacement D. Projection

A. Denial

Which of the following is true? A. Finding healthy ways to deal with stress can help you avoid using harmful substances. B. Lien is driving to the grocery store. He does not need to wear his seatbelt to drive such a short distance. C. A patient is regularly falling asleep during breakfast. This patient's issue may be caused by getting too much sleep at night. D. Physical activity only includes formal exercise, such as aerobics, weight lifting, and stretching.

A. Finding healthy ways to deal with stress can help you avoid using harmful substances.

According to ChooseMyPlate.gov, half your plate should consist of what? A. Fruits and vegetables B. Grains C. Protein D. Dairy

A. Fruits and vegetables

What is any food that is made from wheat, rice, oats, cornmeal, barley, rye, etc.? A. Grain B. Meat or bean C. Vegetable D. Fruit

A. Grain

What is the purpose of a Snellen chart? A. Measure far vision B. Test for learning disabilities C. Peripheral vision D. Detect color-blindness

A. Measure far vision

What is a therapeutic diet? A. Modification of a normal diet for a health reason B. An alternative health practice C. A diet aimed at helping athletes D. Adding nutrients to a regular diet to improve emotional well-being

A. Modification of a normal diet for a health reason

A patient is farsighted. This means the patient can see which of the following well? A. Objects that are further away B. Objects that are at arms-length C. Letters, but not numbers D. All colors except green and blue

A. Objects that are further away

What source do unsaturated fats (oils) come from? A. Plants and fish B. Meat and poultry C. Grains D. Water

A. Plants and fish

Which of the following is the best definition of wellness? A. Preventing and treating health problems B. Reducing the cost of health treatments C. Keeping the body in shape for competition D. Eating healthy and exercising

A. Preventing and treating health problems

Which of the following is true of bloodborne pathogens? A. Testing is the only way to know if a patient is infected with HBV, HCV, or HIV. B. Patients can be tested for HIV without giving their permission. C. HIV/AIDS patients give up their right to privacy once they are diagnosed. D. Health care employers are required to provide hepatitis C vaccination to their employees.

A. Testing is the only way to know if a patient is infected with HBV, HCV, or HIV.

What is the purpose of a routine physical exam? A. To diagnose and treat problems, immunize, order tests, and encourage healthy living B. To treat an emergency situation. C. To prepare for surgery. D. To meet an insurance deductible.

A. To diagnose and treat problems, immunize, order tests, and encourage healthy living

Which of the following is NOT a healthy stress-reducing technique? A. Trying to change other people B. Meditating or talking with another person C. Plan ahead D. Ask for and accept help

A. Trying to change other people

People should eat a variety of which type of food? A. Vegetables and fruits B. Oils C. Milk D. Meat

A. Vegetables and fruits

What nutrient can the body live only a few days without? A. Water B. Carbohydrates C. Vitamins and minerals D. Proteins

A. Water

Which of the following is NOT a reason why patients obtain a physical evaluation? A. It's a requirement for school, sports, or a job. B. All citizens are required to get yearly physical examinations. C. A patient feels ill. D. To maintain health.

B. All citizens are required to get yearly physical examinations.

What is the body's main source of energy? A. Fats B. Carbohydrates C. Proteins

B. Carbohydrates

Which food is part of the Dairy group? A. Butter B. Cheese C. Cream D. All of the above

B. Cheese

Which of the following is NOT performed at the beginning of a typical physical examination? A. Measure vital signs B. Collect a blood sample C. Updates to patient records D. Measure height and weight

B. Collect a blood sample

Eating a nutritious diet, exercising regularly, and reducing stress may do which of the following? A. Prevent medications from being absorbed by the bloodstream B. Decrease your risk of heart disease C. Increase your risk of cancer D. Increase your risk of heart attack

B. Decrease your risk of heart disease

Treating your patient rudely because you are mad at a coworker is an example of what type of defense mechanism? A. Rationalization B. Displacement C. Denial D. Compensation

B. Displacement

Which foods are part of the Protein group and the Vegetable group? A. Nuts B. Dry beans C. Starchy vegetables

B. Dry beans

Which of the following would NOT be a result of more people becoming concerned with their own wellness? A. Traditional providers may recommend holistic treatments or have patients ask about them. B. Incidences of disease and infection increase. C. Insurance companies would begin to pay for some wellness programs. D. Health care systems begin offering holistic health classes and programs.

B. Incidences of disease and infection increase.

Which of the following is NOT a benefit of food labels? A. It shows the percent daily value of nutrients per serving. B. It tells you what therapeutic diets the food supports. C. It serves as a tool for making food choices. D. It tells you the total number of calories.

B. It tells you what therapeutic diets the food supports.

Mr. Ryder is on a low-salt diet of 1500 mg or less per day. His consumption of salt for today so far is 800 mg. He would like to have an after-dinner snack. Based on the nutrition label, how much can Mr. Ryder consume without going over his daily salt intake? A. The whole package B. One serving C. None of the package

B. One serving

Which type of medication requires a written authorization from a physician or dentist to a pharmacist? A. Over-the-counter B. Prescription C. Cough and cold D. Supplements

B. Prescription

Which of the following is true of stress? A. Stressors affect everyone the same way. B. The way a person responds to stress determines whether the stress is positive or negative. C. Stress is an emotion and does not affect your health. D. All stress is difficult and harmful.

B. The way a person responds to stress determines whether the stress is positive or negative.

How do you achieve emotional wellness? A.Practicing safety and avoiding harm B. Through personal achievements and self-confidence C. By understanding your feelings and expressing them appropriately D. Living according to values and finding purpose in life

C. By understanding your feelings and expressing them

Which of the following is true of alternative and complementary therapies? A. Patients do not need to evaluate an alternative therapy before using one. B. Patients choose the same treatment for the same type of health problem. C. Complementary therapies combine alternative and biomedical therapies. D. Naturopathic medicine uses medications derived from chemicals.

C. Complementary therapies combine alternative and biomedical therapies.

What is the virus that causes AIDS? A. HBV B. HCV C. HIV D. AIDS is not caused by a virus.

C. HIV

Which of the following is true? A. A generic medication contains different active ingredients as its brand name. B. A patient may choose a pharmacy based on the effectiveness of the medications. C. Location, participation in insurance plans, treatment and professional manner are all reasons why patients choose their providers. D. Generic medication is much less effective than its brand name counterpart.

C. Location, participation in insurance plans, treatment and professional manner are all reasons why patients choose their providers.

Who has the right to make health care decisions for patients? A. Patients' physicians B. Government programs C. Patients themselves

C. Patients themselves

A stress-resolution plan is also known as what? A. A way of seeing the "big picture" B. Setting goals C. Problem-solving method D. Identifying a problem

C. Problem-solving method

What does the body use to build, maintain, and repair cells? A. Carbohydrates B. Fats C. Proteins

C. Proteins

Which defense mechanism involves using an excuse that is likely to be more acceptable instead of the real reason? A. Suppression B. Daydreaming C. Rationalization D. Compensation

C. Rationalization

Which of these types of fat are liquid at room temperature? A. Saturated fat B. Trans fat C. Unsaturated fat D. All of the above

C. Unsaturated fat

How can people prevent injuries? A. Learn first aid and CPR B. Have information on medications written down C. Use smoke detectors D. Know their local emergency telephone numbers

C. Use smoke detectors

Kaylie wants to increase her fiber intake. What should Kaylie eat? A. Baked goods B. Fish C. Vegetables D. Yogurt

C. Vegetables

At least how much physical activity should a person get every day? A. 1 to 2 hours B. 45 to 60 minutes C. 10 to 15 minutes D. 20 to 30 minutes

D. 20 to 30 minutes

Anaya has heart disease. What kind of diet does her doctor recommend? A. A high-calorie diet B. A low-protein diet C. A bland diet D. A low-fat, low-cholesterol diet

D. A low-fat, low-cholesterol diet

What hormone is released when a person is stressed? A. Estrogen B. Insulin C. Endorphins D. Adrenaline

D. Adrenaline

What do nutrients do? A. Enable the body to grow, maintain, and repair itself B. Give the body energy C. Help different systems in the body work properly D. All of the above

D. All of the above

What foods are usually high in calories and low in other nutrients? A.Whole-grain bread, cereal, rice, pasta, B. Fruits and milk C. Vegetables, dry beans, and nuts D. Candy, soft drinks, baked goods, and jellies

D. Candy, soft drinks, baked goods, and jellies

Dawn wanted to be accepted to a competitive training program. She worked hard to get good grades, and she volunteered at the hospital. As a result, she was accepted to the program. What type of wellness did she exhibit? A. Physical B. Emotional C. Social D. Mental and intellectual

D. Mental and intellectual

Which organization researches, promotes, and trains professionals in complementary medical practices? A. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention B. Department of Public Health C. Federal Drug Administration D. National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health

D. National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health

What type of wellness is acquired through good relationships with other people? A. Emotional B. Spiritual C. Mental and intellectual D. Social E. Physical

D. Social

How can HBV, HCV, and HIV be transmitted? A. Through contaminated intravenous needles B. Through contaminated piercing and tattooing equipment C. Through items that may have blood on them, such as razors, toothbrushes, and nail clippers D. Through unprotected sexual contact E. All of the above

E. All of the above