All Quizzes
Overseas adoptions can cost $20,000 or more.
True
The Lamaze method is the most popular method of childbirth preparation in the United States.
True
Rape that involves a stranger is classified as
aggravated rape.
The leading cause of accidental death in the United States is
drug overdose.
Dietary fats that are solid at room temperature are made up mostly of
saturated fatty acids
The monthly cost of medical care for an individual with type 2 diabetes averages
$350-1,000
A 70-year-old American would be eligible for health insurance coverage through
Medicare
Which form of hormonal birth control works transdermally?
Xulane
When an individual's body increases its metabolic rate to compensate for an increased food intake, this is the process known as
adaptive thermogenesis.
Women who use oral contraceptives and also smoke are at a higher risk of
blood clots and hypertension.
Emotional health can best be described as being able to
feel and express emotions appropriately.
Foods believed to have additional health benefits beyond the basic nutrition they provide are known as
functional foods.
According to the 2015-2020 Dietary Guidelines for Americans, when planning meals, we should focus on all of the following EXCEPT
functionality
According to research, immune function is increased in adolescents who
get more than 9 hours of sleep a night.
The surge in obesity rates around the world has become known as
globesity
The organ that stores glycogen that has been converted from glucose is the
liver
Observing a friend's successful attempt to quit smoking and trying some of the same tactics to quit yourself is an example of
modeling.
One reason the validity of the Type A personality theory has been debated is that
not all Type A people experience negative health consequences.
The science that studies food and nourishment, including food composition and the physiological effects of food on the body, is
nutrition
Testicular cancer is
one of the most curable forms of cancer
While in the hospital, Daniel's grandmother developed an inflammatory condition that involved a build-up of fluid in her lungs. His grandmother was suffering from
pneumonia.
Gavin downloads a new workout song every time he completes his week's exercise goal. This action is an example of
positive reinforcement.
Which diagnostic test produces a three-dimensional image of the heart as blood flows through it?
positron emission tomography
Pearl confides that, at a frat party, she was forced to have sex and did not consent; this is an example of
sexual assault.
Any form of unwanted sexual conduct is
sexual harassment.
Marijuana use presents clear dangers to those driving motor vehicles (as well as others on the road) because it
slows reaction time and impedes decision making.
Which change model was created to illustrate how firmly held ideas affect behavior change?
social cognitive model
Which of the following were cited by college students in a national survey as major impediments to performing well academically?
stress, anxiety, and sleep difficulties
A false negative pregnancy test may result from
taking the pregnancy test too early in the pregnancy.
A couple in Central America were dismayed when their baby was born with microcephaly. This birth defect might have resulted from infection with which of the following pathogens?
the Zika virus
The transition stage of birth is characterized by
the baby's head moving into the birth canal
The World Health Organization defines violence as
the intentional use of physical force or power against oneself or another person or group.
Miranda plays on the lacrosse team and knows that increasing her aerobic capacity will help her on the field. To determine her current aerobic capacity, the team's trainer will conduct a test in which Miranda will run on a treadmill for a designated time while measurements are taken. What will the measure of her aerobic capacity show?
the volume of oxygen her muscles consume during exercise
People with an internal locus of control believe that events turn out as they do based on
their own actions.
All of the following are true about suppositories EXCEPT that
they have a short life span and become inactive within an hour.
Support from others to change a behavior is an example of a(n)
reinforcing factor.
A period during which cancer has responded to treatment and appears to be under control is called
remission
Because it increases one's susceptibility to negative health outcomes, alcohol abuse is an example of which type of behavior?
risk
Jose's belief that he can successfully pass his biology midterm is an example of
self-efficacy.
Benefits of weight-loss surgery include the potential to reverse
type 2 diabetes
Which form of diabetes develops slowly and occurs when the body either loses its ability to produce enough insulin or cannot respond to the insulin that is available?
type 2 diabetes
Theodore's BMI is 18.0. Theodore is
underweight.
You should seek expert medical care if you experience
unexplained sudden weight loss
If you are concerned about the costs of health care, which of the following practices should you avoid?
using the emergency room for your routine health care
It is wise to deal with being outdoors in cold temperatures by
wearing layered clothing and keeping hydrated.
The relatively ineffective method of birth control known as coitus interruptus is also called the
withdrawal method.
What is the percentage of alcohol in 100 proof whiskey?
50 percent
Which of the following statements is FALSE concerning emotional health?
An emotionally healthy person keeps feelings inside to avoid burdening others.
Which of the following statements about mindfulness is true?
An essential component of mindfulness is awareness of oneself and one's environment.
How can you eat well and save money when living as a student on a tight budget?
Buy and eat fruit and vegetables when they are in season.
A birth defect caused by the mother's alcohol intake during pregnancy is
FAS
A woman whose fat deposits are primarily in her abdominal area is at less risk for heart disease than her friend who carries more fat on her hips and thighs.
False
Amy contracted the flu. Getting a flu shot now is wise, because it will enable her body to attack and eliminate the flu virus in her system
False
An osteopath (D.O) does not complete the same level of training as a physician who is an M.D.
False
Dietary supplements containing ephedra have dangerous side effects, but are effective in helping people lose weight and keep it off.
False
Disability-adjusted life years is a measure of the difference between age at premature death and average life expectancy.
False
Food allergy and food intolerance mean the same thing.
False
Geneticists have now identified a specific "alcoholism gene" that causes alcohol addiction.
False
Herpes can be cured in its early stages with proper antibiotic treatment.
False
If you return home to find that your residence has been broken into, you should check every room to see what is missing before calling the police.
False
In a stress test, a patient receives an injection of a stimulant, and an ECG records the heart's response to the drug.
False
Interspecies transmission of infectious disease does not occur.
False
Most types of diaphragms can be purchased over the counter wherever condoms are sold.
False
Nutritional supplements would not be advised for alcohol-dependent individuals.
False
Oral sex carries no risk for STIs
False
Overuse injuries are those that occur suddenly and violently.
False
Psychological dependence, which involves feelings of well-being or euphoria, is completely separate from physiological dependence on a substance.
False
Regular physical activity decreases both HDL and LDL levels in the blood.
False
Somnolence is a synonym for sleep deprivation.
False
The United States has the third highest life expectancy of any country in the world.
False
The human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination protects against all types of HPV.
False
The increase in type 2 diabetes in the United States is thought to be primarily due to genetic factors.
False
The prevalence of obesity is consistent across all subpopulations in the United States.
False
The primary reason that diabetes increases the risk for blindness is that high blood glucose blocks tiny ducts that cleanse and lubricate the eye.
False
The sponge is inconvenient because it requires a trip to the doctor for fitting.
False
The terms HIV and AIDS are synonymous and can be used interchangeably.
False
Two males of equal size and leanness but different ages will burn the same number of calories at rest.
False
Which of the following statements about college drinking is TRUE?
Female college students' alcohol consumption is close to that of male college students.
Which of the following is TRUE about preeclampsia?
Fluid retention and sudden weight gain are common signs.
Rafael is committed to his study of ecology and the effects of climate change. Additionally, he tries to show respect for all living things. Which of the following statements best describes Rafael?
He demonstrates social health.
Which statement BEST summarizes what happens when particulate matter condenses in the lungs?
It forms tar, which is a thick, brownish sludge
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 FALSE about hypothermia?
It is caused by prolonged exposure to temperatures below 32 degrees Fahrenheit.
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 is an example of a SMART goal?
Reduce my weekend alcohol consumption from 4 or more drinks per night to no more than 3 drinks per night.
Which of the following is TRUE about major depression?
Symptoms include feeling hopeless and difficulty concentrating.
Which of the following statements about caffeine is true?
The sleep-impairing effects of caffeine can last for 7.7 hours or more.
Which of the following occurs as a result of gestational diabetes?
There is a higher risk of birth-related complications.
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.
Psychoactive drugs have which type of effect on the body?
They enhance, suppress, or interfere with the actions of neurotransmitters.
Which of the following is TRUE of psychologically healthy people?
They value human diversity.
A characteristic of addiction is loss of control, which typically leads directly to negative consequences.
True
A woman who does weight-bearing exercise will likely have higher bone mass and bone density than a woman who doesn't.
True
About one-third of people who undergo gastric weight-loss surgery with remission of diabetic symptoms relapse within five years.
True
About two-thirds of U.S. abortions are performed before the 9th week of pregnancy.
True
Consumption of alcohol is the number-one cause of preventable death among U.S. college students.
True
Contraceptive implants are more effective at preventing pregnancy than oral contraceptives.
True
Drunkorexia is a term used to describe behavior that combines heavy drinking and disordered eating.
True
Even a full year after a tornado struck their town, community residents were at increased risk for traumatic stress.
True
Exercise addicts turn to exercise in an attempt to meet needs for nurturance, self-esteem, etc.
True
Getting enough sleep may reduce a person's susceptibility to colds.
True
In a healthy person, an increase in blood glucose following a carbohydrate-containing meal or snack will result in increased secretion of insulin.
True
In general, the lower the intensity of activity, the longer the duration of exercise should be.
True
In the United States, 45% of all pregnancies are unintended.
True
In the United States, there are huge disparities in crime rates based on sex, socioeconomic status, and race/ethnicity.
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
More than half of U.S. smokers make a serious attempt to quit each year
True
One of the goals of the Healthy People 2020 public health initiative is to create social and physical environments that promote health.
True
Pancreatic cancer has an especially high mortality rate.
True
People with diabetes generally do self-checks to monitor blood sugar throughout the day.
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
Stress is thought to be related to an increased risk for type 2 diabetes.
True
The data on the Facts Up Front panel on a food package is derived from the product's Nutrition Facts label.
True
The exercise metabolic rate would be lower for walking versus jogging.
True
When trying to drive less aggressively, Bekka observed her family and friends' more careful driving, reflected on what she observed, and changed her driving accordingly. This is an example of the social cognitive model of behavior change.
True
Which of the following symptoms probably does NOT warrant professional medical advice?
You develop a low-grade fever and sore throat.
Which of the following is FALSE about smokeless tobacco?
Young people's use of smokeless tobacco has been declining steadily since 1999.
Shortly before his 65th birthday, Stan's physician started him on medications to reduce his blood pressure and improve his blood lipid profile. When he enrolls in Medicare, what type of additional health insurance plan should Stan strongly consider purchasing?
a Medigap plan
Alicia has been experiencing persistent sadness, despair, and hopelessness. She is displaying symptoms of
a chronic mood disorder.
Avery and Gregory have agreed to adopt the newborn of a 16-year-old mother who has decided to relinquish her baby. The identity of the father is unknown, and Avery and Gregory have been given very little information about the birth mother except for essential health data. This is an example of
a confidential adoption
Garrett became very ill with an E.coli infection while living on his grandfather's dairy farm last summer. He could have been infected in all of the following ways EXCEPT
a mosquito bite
A key reason for the resurgence of measles and mumps infections is
a public backlash against vaccinations
Catrina just missed hitting a deer as she was driving along a dark, curving road. She felt her racing heart finally slow down after she pulled off the road and took a few deep breaths. This is an example of a(n)
adaptive response
Long-term alcohol abusers can develop a chronic and dangerous inflammation of the liver known as
alcoholic hepatitis.
Your doctor works at a hospital accredited by the Joint Commission. This type of accreditation indicates that
all practitioner education, licensing, and training qualifications have been verified.
All of the following statements are true about traditional Western medical practice EXCEPT
all treatments have had the benefit of extensive clinical trials.
Which of the following health professionals is least likely to be a primary health care provider?
allergist
All of the following statements about methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) are true EXCEPT
although it can be acquired in health-care facilities, they are not a common source.
Self-care involves all of the following EXCEPT
avoiding medication and taking a "tough it out" approach to illness.
You have learned how to intentionally slow your heart rate to calm yourself during an exam. Which method are you using to manage stress?
biofeedback
Removal and microscopic examination of a tissue sample to determine if cancer is present is a(n)
biopsy
The most popular form of LSD is
blotter acid that is swallowed or chewed.
A measurement based on the relationship between a person's height and weight that is highly correlated to the amount of body fat is the
body mass index
A tendency toward anger may be
both physiological and related to family background.
People with a physiological dependence on a substance, such as an addictive drug, will experience
both tolerance and withdrawal.
Amniocentesis
can identify genetic abnormalities present in the fetus
Stress has been associated with increased blood pressure and inflammatory responses. These are most closely associated with an increased risk for
cardiovascular disease.
The water that is pulled out of the body when someone drinks heavily is taken from
cerebrospinal fluid.
Sexually transmitted diseases have the greatest impact on increasing the incidence of which type of cancer?
cervical
Gwen received the HPV vaccination in her early teens. Doing so decreased her risk for
cervical cancer.
An ongoing state of physiological arousal in response to stressors is known as
chronic stress.
If an insurance policy covers 90 percent of your total medical bills, the remaining 10 percent that you must pay is your
coinsurance amount.
When bacteria establish themselves in or on a host without causing an infection, this is known as
colonization
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.
Jason doesn't see that his addiction to heroin is self-destructive. He is experiencing
denial
Over-the-counter drugs are commonly used for all of the following EXCEPT
diabetes
During her pregnancy, Emily should avoid all of the following EXCEPT
drinking tap water.
In working to improve your eating habits, one important step to take is to
eat more slowly and stop when you begin to feel full.
Medical decision making based on clinical expertise, patient values, and data from scientific research is known as
evidence-based medicine.
Carol believes that she sleeps reasonably well at night, yet she feels chronically sluggish and frequently nods off during classes. Carol is most likely experiencing
excessive daytime sleepiness.
Keith is having a complete fitness evaluation done at a health center. One of the measurements being taken is how much energy he expends while jogging on a treadmill, which is his
exercise metabolic rate.
Anabelle has been having trouble getting off to sleep. If she tries a sleeping pill, she is likely to
experience daytime drowsiness.
A 26-year-old male would be considered obese if he
has a body mass index of 30 or higher.
Howard is 88 years old and in excellent health. All his life, he has thrived on just 5 hours of sleep a night. The most likely explanation for Howard's good health despite his lifelong short sleep habit is that he
has a genetic variant affecting his circadian rhythm.
The ever-changing process of achieving individual potential in the physical, social, emotional, intellectual, spiritual, and environmental dimensions is the definition of
health
Differences in cancer mortality among specific populations are an example of
health disparities.
The least serious form of heat-related illness is
heat cramps
Ray went on a missionary trip to a developing country. While there, he enjoyed a wide range of locally prepared foods. He had to return home when he contracted hepatitis. Ray most likely has
hepatitis A.
Obsessive-compulsive disorder is
highly treatable.
What percentage of adult Americans engage in aerobic physical activity that meets the national guidelines?
just over 50 percent.
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.
In a state of diabetic ketoacidosis,
levels of acidic molecules in the blood rise dangerously high
Which of the following plays a major role in the cell-mediated immune response?
lymphocytes
Which health model views treating disease through medications and surgery as the surest way to improve health?
medical model
A cluster of conditions that strongly increases the risk of developing type 2 diabetes is known as
metabolic syndrome
A sedentary lifestyle, overuse of caffeine, and risky sexual practices are examples of
modifiable determinants of health.
Since 1980, the percentage of the global population that is obese has
more than doubled.
The condition that causes people to fall asleep involuntarily during the day is
narcolepsy
Which type of immunity occurs when antibodies pass from mother to fetus via placenta or from mother to baby via breast milk?
naturally acquired passive immunity
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.
Evan washes his hands more than 50 times a day because of an ongoing fixation on germs; he is most likely suffering from
obsessive-compulsive disorder.
What portion of the world's population is infected with tuberculosis (TB)?
one-third
The five-factor model classifies curiosity, independence, and imagination as
openness
Drugs that can be purchased without a prescription as part of self-care are
over-the-counter drugs.
A person with a body weight that is 15% higher than recommended is considered
overweight.
An acute anxiety attack that brings on intense physical symptoms is a(n)
panic attack.
A common ploy used by rapists is to
pose as a police officer or other authority figure.
Washing your hands before eating is an example of disease
prevention
Jake is being treated for depression by a medical doctor who provides talk therapy and has also prescribed medication for his condition. Which type of mental health professional is Jake seeing?
psychiatrist
James lost his job and was unable to pay his rent. His frustration built to the point that he initiated a physical fight with a friend. James is displaying
reactive aggression.
When liquid oils are hydrogenated,
trans fatty acids are produce
Of the following types of health care expenditures, the United States spends the most on
hospital care.
The physiological need to eat to sustain life is
hunger
A condition in which a person has an excessive number of fat cells is
hyperplastic obesity.
Fertility drugs
increase the chances of multiple births
Which of the following is NOT an indicator that a person's sympathetic nervous system has been activated?
increased salivation
A person's exercise metabolic rate (EMR) will increase if he or she
increases the activity level from light to moderate.
A group of physicians in private practice who negotiate fees for medical care only for patients who are members of their organization is called a(n)
independent practice association.
All of the following points about E. coli 0157:H7 are true EXCEPT that
infection can be serious but is not known to cause deaths.
Maria has difficulty falling asleep quickly, and many morning she wakes feeling unrefreshed. Maria most likely has
insomnia
The ability to think clearly, analyze information, and use one's mental capacity to meet life's challenges is known as
intellectual health.
Jeannette is 82-years old, but participates in balance training that reduces her risk of falls. This balance training increases what component of Jeannette's physical fitness?
skill-related fitness
The sleep disorder in which breathing is interrupted many times during sleep is
sleep apnea.
Surgical abortions in the first trimester are typically done by
suction curettage.
The most well-known symptom of mumps is
swollen salivary glands.
Which of the following forms of stress management originated as a form of self-defense?
tai chi
To lose weight and reduce her risk for high blood pressure, Ingrid has been following an eating plan that has been rated the number-one best overall diet. It emphasizes intake of fruits and vegetables, lean protein, whole grains, and low-fat dairy. Ingrid is most likely following
the DASH Diet.
