kine final

Perez is 6 ft 2 inches tall and weighs 179 pounds. His body mass index (BMI) would be calculated as __________.

23

The recommended daily amount of fiber consumption for adults is

25 grams for women and 38 grams for men

An average adult has

25 to 35 billion fat cells.

The primary difference between a board certified and board eligible physician is that a board

certified physician has demonstrated competency in a given specialty

When bacteria establish themselves in or on a host without causing an infection, this is known as

colonization

Two weeks ago your nephew came down with the chickenpox while visiting. Now you have itchy, crusted spots on your arms and you feel terrible. You probably were infected with the chickenpox virus when your nephew was there but did not get sick until now because of the

incubation period.

Which of the following is NOT a bacterial infection or caused by a bacterial infection?

influenza

A state in which the body's cells fail to respond to the effects of insulin is

insulin resistance.

The body organ that secretes the hormone insulin is the

pancreas

A global outbreak of influenza such as occurred in 1918 is an example of a(n)

pandemic.

Disease-causing agents are called

pathogens

The small veins are the

venules

Which of the following diet programs was designed to fight high blood pressure?

DASH

Which of the following diseases is associated with being inactive and either overweight or obese

Diabetes, Coronary heart disease, Arthritis

the gradual destruction of the alveoli in a smoker's lungs will usually cause which respiratory condition?

Emphysema

What percentage of human cancers have been traced to infectious agents, primarily viruses, worldwide?

between 15 and 20 percent

The method of body composition measurement that sends a small current through the body to measure the resistance based on percentage of body water is

bioelectrical impedance analysis

Nonmodifiable risk factors for CVD include all of the following EXCEPT

blood cholesterol levels

All of the following are ways to measure the intensity of cardiovascular exercise EXCEPT

blood gas analysis

One of the advantages of a single-payer health care system is that it

can achieve lower cost through economies of scale.

Physician assistants

can provide treatment and write prescriptions when supervised by a physician.

A tumor that is malignant is __________.

cancerous

The health insurance program jointly funded by the states and the federal government that provides coverage for low-income individuals and families is

Medicaid

A heart that beats in a quivering, sporadic manner is said to be experiencing

fibrillation

What are the components of the FITT principle that apply to all types of exercise

frequency, intensity, time, and type

Foods believed to provide specific health benefits beyond basic nutrition are known as __________.

functional foods

The most restrictive type of managed care plan that offers the least amount of choice to consumers is the __________.

health maintenance organization (HMO)

Regular aerobic exercise improves the functioning of the

heart, lungs, and blood vessels

Virally caused inflammation of the liver is known as __________.

hepatitis

Bethany is 42 and has cervical cancer. It is probably related to an infection she had during her college years, which was

human papillomavirus (HPV)

A state of elevated blood glucose is

hyperglycemia

A condition characterized by excessive numbers of fat cells in the body is __________.

hyperplasia

Which of the following factors contributes to a diabetes-related amputation?

impaired immune response

Prostate cancer risk

increases dramatically with age

A person's exercise metabolic rate (EMR) will increase if he or she

increases the activity level from light to moderate.

The rate at which your body must consume energy to sustain basic functions is the __________.

basal metabolic rate

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?

3500

One pound of body fat contains __________.

3500 calories

Which of the following waist measurements indicates an increased health risk?

38 inches in a female

All of the following are part of the ABCD rule for skin cancer EXCEPT

A = atypical alignment

All of the following statements about BMI are true EXCEPT __________.

BMI is an accurate measure for all body types, including athletes with a high amount of muscle mass

The method of determining body composition that involves using a fiberglass chamber to measure air displacement is ________

Bod Pod measurement

Which of the following types of cholesterol transports cholesterol to the liver for removal from the body?

HDL

Cervical cancer has been linked to which sexually transmitted infection?

Human papillomavirus (HPV)

Which of the following are white blood cells that assist in the immune response?

Lymphocytes

which acronym represents the recommended average daily intake of a particular nutrient at a level considered adequate to maintain health?

RDA

What happens in coronary artery disease?

Small blood vessels that supply blood to the heart narrow.

Which form of fat makes up about 95 percent of total body fat?

Triglycerides

Which of the following measurements is most strongly correlated with the risk of heart disease and diabetes

Waist circumference

All of the following statements are true about traditional Western medical practice EXCEPT

all treatments have had the benefit of extensive clinical trials

The human heart is approximately the size of __________.

an adult's fist

Cardiovascular disease encompasses all of the following conditions EXCEPT

antiarrhythmic disease

A substance that triggers an immune response is a(n)

antigen

Every time you eat something that contains yellow dye, you wheeze and get a rash. The dye must be an

antigen

Which of the following substances produce enzymes that destroy free radicals?

antioxidants

A person's basal metabolic rate (BMR) starts to decline __________.

around age 30

Vessels that carry blood away from the heart are the

arteries

When a covered individual must pay a certain amount of health care costs before the insurance company will begin paying for services, this amount is referred to as the __________.

deductible

The 2010 Affordable Care Act (ACA) was designed to do all of the following EXCEPT

deny health care coverage to those with preexisting conditions

Over-the-counter weight loss aids and supplements typically contain

diuretics.

Which diagnostic test records the electrical activity of the heart?

electrocardiogram

The common cold is always present in the population. Therefore, the common cold is __________.

endemic

A muscle's ability to perform contractions for a length of time is muscle

endurance

All physicians must accept Medicare patients.

false

People who exercise regularly experience physical benefits but not psychological benefits

false

cost sharing is one of the mechanisms private health care insurers use to help patients afford coverage.

false

Hodgkin's disease is a type of cancer classified as a __________.

lymphoma

Approximately what percentage of Americans currently uses one or more prescription drugs?

nearly 70 percent

Which of the following statements is NOT true about costs in the U.S. health care system?

new technologies are lowering costs

A tumor that is benign is __________.

noncancerous

nurse who has an advanced degree, conducts diagnostic tests, and can prescribe medication in some states is a __________.

nurse practitioner

A physician who is trained to provide medical and surgical care of the eyes is an __________.

ophthalmologist

Alexa prescribes and fits lenses to correct vision problems, but she isn't a physician. Alexa is a(n) __________

optometrist

The most common type of cancer for males in the United States today is

prostate cancer

Key factors in mounting an immune response include all of the following EXCEPT

red blood cells

Which of the following is a small form of toxin-producing bacteria carried by ticks that causes Rocky Mountain spotted fever?

rickettsia

Knowing your body and its signals and taking appropriate action to stop the progression of illness or injury or to enhance wellness is known as __________.

self-care

Modifiable risk factors for cardiovascular disease include all of the following EXCEPT __________.

the amount of cholesterol your body produces

Leptin is a hormone that plays a role in signaling the brain that __________.

the body's need for food has been satisfied

All of the following are true about viruses EXCEPT

they can reproduce outside of cells.

Mini-strokes" that cause only temporary impairment and that can indicate an impending stroke are

transient ischemic attacks (TIAs).

A woman who does weight-bearing exercise will likely have higher bone mass and bone density than a woman who doesn't

true

Having a father or brother with prostate cancer more than doubles a man's risk of getting the disease.

true

Health insurance is based on the idea that policyholders pay affordable premiums so they never have to face catastrophic medical bills.

true

requesting an x-ray when it is unnecessary but the patient demands it would be considered defensive medicine.

true