Healthy living (all quizzes)
Students who begin to doze off during a lecture are usually in which stage of sleep?
1
How much sleep do newborns need daily?
16 to 18 hours.
By the year 2025, approximately what percentage of gross domestic product (GDP) will the United States be spending on health care?
20 percent
An average adult has
25 to 35 billion fat cells.
About what percentage of the American population over the age of 20 has symptoms of prediabetes?
26 percent
Kevin wants to lose 5 pounds of fat. He finds it difficult to cut back on his eating, so he decides that he will walk an hour each day to burn more calories. How many extra calories must he expend to lose a pound of fat?
3,500
Which of the following people would be most likely to notice the effects of an age-related decline in metabolic rate?
30-year-old computer programmer
What is the percentage of alcohol in 100 proof whiskey?
50 percent
Which of the following BEST describes the relationship between getting a chill and contracting a cold?
A chill may indirectly increase a person's risk for getting a cold by lowering the immune system's resistance.
In the ABCD rule for the warning signs of melanoma
A: asymmetrical B: border C: color D: diameter E: evolving
Which of the following statements about campus violence is true?
Almost 2 percent of college males report having been in a physically abusive relationship.
A birth defect caused by the mother's alcohol intake during pregnancy is
FAS
A periodontist is a dentist who specializes in alignment of the teeth.
False
Lung cancer is the only form of cancer conclusively linked to smoking.
False
The placebo effect is the disappearance of symptoms without any apparent reason or treatment.
False
Which of the following statements about hookas is true?
Hookah use has been linked to an increased risk for periodontal disease.
FemCap cervical cap
It can be removed, cleaned, and reinserted immediately. It must be fitted by a medical practitioner. It is made of silicone and fits snugly over the cervix.
Originally health insurance covered only hospital expenses. This coverage was then expanded to physician services and medications and other treatments. What effect did this type of coverage have on the medical system?
It encouraged doctors to provide more medical procedures for patients.
Which of the following is TRUE about avian influenza?
It has not yet mutated into a form highly infectious to humans.
Which of the following is TRUE in regard to atherosclerosis?
It is characterized by a buildup of substances within the arteries that form plaque.
Which of the following is NOT true about the FemCap cervical cap?
It must be kept in place at least 12 hours after intercourse.
Walter removed a tick embedded in his calf the evening after a long hike in the woods. Walter is now at increased risk for all of the following infectious diseases
Lyme disease. ehrlichiosis. babesiosis.
When Maria's boyfriend returned from the health clinic, he told her he had been diagnosed with gonorrhea. Which of the following statements is TRUE?
Maria should go to the clinic to get tested for gonorrhea and treated if she has it.
The model of health that is concerned with curing disease affecting a particular tissue or organ is the
Medical model
The federally funded health insurance program that covers 99 percent of the U.S. population age 65 and older is
Medicare.
Which of the following statements about the graduating class of 2016 is true?
More than 70 percent of these students graduated with significant debt.
Which of the following statement about sports-related injuries is true?
More than two-thirds of head injuries among cyclists could be prevented by wearing a helmet.
Which of the following statements about suicide is true?
People are at increased risk for suicide if they identify as LGBT.
PERMA means
Positive Emotion, Engagement, Relationships, Meaning, and Accomplishments
Eleanor comes from a low-income family and struggles to pay for her tuition, room, board, and school supplies. The other students in her major all seem to have no trouble purchasing everything they need, as well as new clothes, meals off campus, concert tickets, and the latest technology. Lately, Eleanor has been struggling with feelings of inferiority, low self-esteem, and doubt that may be due in part to
Relative deprivation
What does the acronym SMART stand for
Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Realistic, and Timely
Which of the following is TRUE with respect to health care spending accounts (FSAs or HSAs)?
They allow people to save money tax-free for health care costs.
Blood that has picked up oxygen in the lungs travels through the pulmonary vein back to the heart.
True
Experts predict that more than 1 in 3 Americans will have diabetes by the year 2050.
True
For a low-income individual without dental insurance, cost can be a perceived barrier to obtaining necessary dental care
True
Research links climate change to increased rates of vector-borne infectious disease
True
Rigorous research has shown that drug studies funded by the pharmaceutical industry are more likely to find the drug beneficial than studies funded by outside sources.
True
Stefano engages in cardiorespiratory and resistance training in the same session. He should perform the cardiorespiratory component first.
True
Withdrawal and tolerance are key aspects of addiction.
True
Your risk of becoming obese increases by at least one-third if your partner, spouse, sibling, or close friend is obese.
True
Which of the following is TRUE about women and alcoholism?
Women get addicted faster with less alcohol use than men.
Which of the following is TRUE about the cycle of intimate partner violence?
Women who have experienced the cycle more than once tend to develop battered woman syndrome.
Which of the following is a smoking cessation medication?
Zyban
The bubonic plague is an example of
a pandemic
Loneliness is
a risk factor for depression and substance abuse.
Young adults (ages 15-24) are most likely to die from
accidents
Which of the following is typically due to a staphylococcal infection?
acne
Which type of exercise is BEST for improving cardiorespiratory fitness?
aerobic
All of the following statements are true about traditional Western medical practice EXCEPT
all treatments have had the benefit of extensive clinical trials.
A woman goes to the emergency room. She tells the nurse that after carrying several loads of laundry up a flight of stairs she is having chest pain and a sensation she describes as her heart being crushed. Which condition is she likely experiencing?
angina pectoris
The interaction of two or more drugs at the same receptor site in which one blocks the action of the other is
antagonism.
Greg frequently gets cold sores (caused by HSV-1). He recently noticed that his left eye had a painful lesion, and he immediately made an appointment with his doctor. Greg's eye most likely became infected with the herpes virus when he touched his mouth and shortly afterward rubbed his eye, which is transmission via
autoinoculation.
Which type of weight loss surgery involves a procedure that injects microscopic beads that block ghrelin production?
bariatric arterial embolization
Tyler wants to win the trumpet soloist competition this year. His practice time always ends up being the same time his friends are going out to party. Tyler always goes along for the party because he figures he can squeeze in a few minutes of practice somewhere in his schedule. It is competition week and Tyler has come down with a terrible stomach bug. Tyler's illness may be related to
behavior that is inconsistent with his goals.
Colby has been prescribed a drug called Ativan for anxiety and insomnia. Colby is taking a
benzodiazepine.
Problems associated with severe caloric restriction include all of the following
blood sugar imbalance. fatigue does not teach healthy eating
The CDC recommends HPV vaccination for
both boys and girls beginning at age 11.
A tendency toward anger may be
both physiological and related to family back ground
People with a physiological dependence on a substance, such as an addictive drug, will experience
both tolerance and withdrawal.
good sources of folate
bread breakfast cereal spinach
Amniocentesis
can identify genetic abnormalities present in the fetus.
Walter removed a tick embedded in his calf the evening after a long hike in the woods. Walter is now at increased risk for all of the following infectious diseases EXCEPT
candidiasis.
Stress has been associated with increased blood pressure and inflammatory responses. These are most closely associated with an increased risk for
cardiovascular disease.
The action of nicotine on the cilia of upper respiratory passages prevents them from
cleaning out foreign matter.
Which of the following has the most saturated fat?
coconut oil
When bacteria establish themselves in or on a host without causing an infection, this is known as
colonization.
What type of proteins contain all nine essential amino acids?
complete
The various methods used to prevent conception are known as
contraception.
Which of the following lubricants is safe to use with a condom?
contraceptive foam NOT: baby oil petroleum jelly hand lotion
A set fee that an insurance plan requires that patients pay at the time of service (per office visit or prescription) is the
copayment
As part of the stress response, the hormone that makes stored nutrients available for energy is
cortisol
During pregnancy, a woman could increase her folic acid intake by eating
dark leafy greens, citrus fruits, and beans.
Paul studies mortality rates in infants of various ethnicities. He studies their
death rates
A disorder that occurs more frequently in babies born to mothers over the age of 35 is
down syndrome
Warren often has difficulty writing sentences with the words in the correct order. Warren may have a learning disorder known as
dysgraphia.
symptoms associated with diabetes
excessive urination excessive thirst weight loss
All of the following behaviors will compromise your immune system's ability to fight infections EXCEPT
exercising regularly.
Judy is confident in her ability to meet her weight-loss goal. When she notices herself overeating, she makes a plan and takes action to get her diet back on track. Judy
exhibits self-efficacy.
Treatment approaches for college students who develop drug addictions include all of the following approaches EXCEPT
extrasensory perception therapy.
A 160-pound male with a high percentage of body fat burns the same number of calories walking the same distance as a 160-pound male with a high percentage of muscle mass.
false
A family history of heart disease has a much greater influence on heart-disease risk than factors such as an unhealthful diet, smoking, a sedentary lifestyle, obesity, and a high stress level.
false
An antibody is a pathogen capable of triggering an immune response.
false
An osteopath (D.O) does not complete the same level of training as a physician who is an M.D.
false
Herpes can be cured in its early stages with proper antibiotic treatment.
false
If you strain a muscle during exercise, you should put heat packs on it when you get home to ease the pain and promote healing.
false
Just six states in the United States have an obesity rate below 20% of the population.
false
Most types of diaphragms can be purchased over the counter wherever condoms are sold.
false
Outercourse is 100 percent effective against STIs
false
Pubic lice are protozoa transmitted through sexual contact.
false
The correct term for the uterus in a pregnant woman is the placenta.
false
The development of self-esteem is an important part of intellectual health.
false
The only reliable treatment for insomnia is prescription sleeping pills.
false
Which form of birth control involves alteration of sexual behavior during certain times of the month?
fertility awareness
Which is NOT a good source of folate?
fish
To replenish vital energy stores, which of the following would be particularly helpful?
getting more sleep and "down time"
The surge in obesity rates around the world has become known as
globesity.
Nerve damage associated with diabetes can cause numbness and tingling in the
hands and feet.
A 26-year-old male would be considered obese if he
has a body mass index of 30 or higher.
Which of the following categories describes the small stressors, frustrations, and petty annoyances that collectively can add up to a higher level of stress?
hassles
Breast-fed infants
have a decreased incidence of illness.
All of the following are true with respect to generic drugs EXCEPT that they
have the same inactive ingredients as their brand name counterpart.
Falls are the most common cause of
head injuries
Suicidal ideation is significantly associated with
high stress and low self-esteem.
Of the following types of health care expenditures, the United States spends the most on
hospital care.
The process that occurs when fat cells swell and enlarge is
hypertrophy.
Which of the following people would be most likely to notice the effects of an age-related decline in metabolic rate?
hypertrophy.
Which of the following is NOT a bacterial infection or caused by a bacterial infection?
influenza
Chemical vapors in household products such as varnish, glues, and gasoline are examples of
inhalants.
The amount of effort needed during a workout to improve some aspect of fitness is exercise
intensity.
Gastric bypass
is a restrictive and malabsorption surgery.
Mescaline
is derived from a cactus.
Beth works part-time as a waitress and receives no health insurance benefits from her employer. She purchased insurance under the Affordable Care Act, but the policy has a $5,000 annual deductible. Beth
is likely to delay care that she needs.
One dangerous consequence of very-low-calorie diets is that they increase the individual's risk for a condition in which the blood levels become acidic. This is known as
ketoacidosis.
If cells cannot utilize glucose for energy, the body will break down fat, which produces acidic molecules called
ketones.
The organ that filters excess glucose from the blood is the
kidney
After a night of heavy drinking, John still appears sober while his friends are obviously intoxicated. It is likely that John has developed
learned behavioral tolerance.
Hepatitis B can lead to
liver cancer
Which of the following plays a major role in the cell-mediated immune response?
lymphocytes
The two contraceptive methods most commonly used by college students are
male condoms and birth control pills.
The most lethal form of skin cancer is
malignant melanoma.
The difference between surgical and medical abortions is that
medical abortions are performed without entering the uterus.
Which health model views treating disease through medications and surgery as the surest way to improve health?
medical model
What substance in certain cigarettes numbs the throat to allow for deeper inhalation?
menthol
The stress hormone cortisol plays a major role during the stress response in
mobilizing nutrients to meet energy needs.
Observing a friend's successful attempt to quit smoking and trying some of the same tactics to quit yourself is an example of
modeling
The condition that causes people to fall asleep involuntarily during the day is
narcolepsy.
Symptoms of viral hepatitis
nausea and vomiting. dark yellow urine. fever and headache.
Approximately what percentage of Americans currently uses one or more prescription drugs?
nearly 50 percent
A person's bone structure is an example of a(n)
nonmodifiable determinant.
To check your pulse and determine your heart rate during aerobic exercise, it is best to place your index and middle fingers on arteries located
on the side of neck or inside the wrist.
Randy is an overweight 22-year-old whose doctor is concerned about his risk of diabetes. The doctor ordered a test that requires Randy to drink a concentrated glucose solution and then have blood drawn two hours later. The test Randy will undergo is the
oral glucose tolerance test.
Hermione is morbidly obese (BMI 30) and has type 2 diabetes. Which of the following treatment options is Hermione's physician LEAST likely to advise?
oral insulin administration
A person with a body weight that is 15% higher than recommended is considered
overweight.
Capitation refers to
payment of a fixed monthly amount to a health-care provider per enrolled patient, regardless of the type or number of services provided.
A type of mental illness that involves inflexible patterns of thought that, in many cases, lead to socially distressing behavior is a(n)
personality disorder
The network of blood vessels that provides nourishment to the fetus is the
placenta
Which of the following should be consumed daily as part of a heart-healthy diet?
plant sterols
Social and cultural factors that increase the likelihood of violence include all of the following
political differences poverty inadequate social services
The most common cause of female infertility in the United States is
polycystic ovary syndrome
Gavin downloads a new workout song every time he completes his week's exercise goal. This action is an example of
positive reinforcement.
Among American adults, the second most commonly abused type of drug, after marijuana, is
prescription drugs.
One way the ACA is intended to improve the quality of health care is by emphasizing
preventative care.
If you have moved to a new town and want to find a provider you can see for annual wellness exams and the treatment of routine ailments, you are seeking a(n)
primary care practitioner.
Which phase of the cycle of violence is called the "honeymoon period" because the batterer may act apologetic and promise to change?
remorse/reconciliation
Which of the following is a small form of toxin-producing bacteria carried by ticks that causes Rocky Mountain spotted fever?
rickettsia
Which theory holds that our bodies fight to maintain our weight within a particular narrow range?
set point theory
Brenda is going on a ski trip over spring break and has 12 weeks to get in shape. She purchased an elliptical trainer and started working out on it for 10 minutes each day. Each week, she will increase her workout by 10 minutes until she can exercise for one hour. If she finds that is too rigorous, she will only add 5 minutes to her workout each week. Which of the following behavior-change techniques is Brenda using to get in shape for her trip?
shaping
The process of taking small individual steps toward a behavior change goal is
shaping
A woman often remains a victim of intimate partner violence because
she fears retaliation against herself or her children.
The sleep disorder in which breathing is interrupted many times during sleep is
sleep apnea
When you feel groggy and disoriented after a long nap, you are experiencing
sleep inertia
Eating food when drinking alcohol
slows alcohol absorption.
Paula maintained her normal weight during her freshman year in college. During her sophomore year, she moved into an apartment with two friends who are overweight. The three regularly enjoy high-calorie meals together, and Paula has gained more than twenty pounds. She wants to lose weight, but it seems as if, whenever she plans to prepare a healthful, low-calorie meal, her roommates come home with a box of pizza or take-out burgers and fries. What type of influence are her friends having on her behavior?
social undermining
The primary action of insulin is to
stimulate transporters to take up glucose from the bloodstream and carry it into the cell.
What substance in cigarettes is a thick, brownish sludge containing carcinogens?
tar
The transition stage of birth is characterized by
the baby's head moving into the birth canal.
During REM sleep
the brain processes and consolidates information.
Concerns about HMOs include all of the following EXCEPT
the high cost of copayments.
Noor just found out that she is pregnant. Noor will need
to consume about 300 additional calories a day.
Minerals that the body needs in very small amounts are
trace minerals.
When liquid oils are hydrogenated,
trans fatty acids are produced.
Which behavior change model involves six distinct stages and is also known as the stages of change model?
transtheoretical model
Emotions or situations that cause a person to make unhealthy eating choices are
triggers
Changes in biochemistry due to drug abuse can trigger mental disturbances.
true
In the United States, there are huge disparities in crime rates based on sex, socioeconomic status, and race/ethnicity.
true
Keeping in touch with your best friend from high school is one way of enhancing your social health.
true
Laughter may increase endorphin levels.
true
Mescaline, in the form of dried peyote buttons, has long been used for religious purposes by people native to the southwestern United States and Latin America.
true
Social factors, biology and genetics, individual behavior, health services, and policymaking all combine to determine a person's health status.
true
All of the following are basic mindfulness skills EXCEPT
tuning out a noisy student in the library
In which form of diabetes does the immune system destroy the body's insulin-producing cells?
type 1 diabetes
Benefits of weight-loss surgery include the potential to reverse
type 2 diabetes.
A surgical sterilization procedure that involves cutting the vas deferens is a(n)
vasectomy.
The small veins are the
venules.
well-documented risk factors for breast cancer
weight gain after age 18. early onset of menstruation and/or late menopause. having a family history of breast cancer.
The positive aspects of a person's life, such being satisfied with life in general and having positive emotions, determines one's sense of
well-being
The achievement of the highest level of health possible in each of several dimensions is
wellness
Major public health achievements of the twentieth century include
workplace safety