Bio 103: Exam 1

As Joe prepares to spar with a tae kwon do opponent, his heart rate and respiration rate increase. These are indicators that which branch of the nervous system has been activated?

Sympathetic

The federally funded health insurance program that covers 99 percent of the U.S. population age 65 and older is

Medicare

Your right eye has become very red and swollen and you suspect a possible infection. With whom should you make an appointment for treatment?

Ophthalmologist

An adolescent smoker might think lung cancer happens only to old people. This is an example of which factor of the health belief model?

Perceived barriers

Which of the following is a useful strategy to prevent explosive anger?

Pound on something soft, like a pillow.

Which of the following is TRUE about stress?

Stress is a mental and physical response to real or perceived changes and challenges.

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

Which medical practice is based on treating the patient's symptoms using scientifically validated methods?

allopathic medicine

The term defensive medicine refers to actions taken to

avoid malpractice claims.

Physician assistants

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

A disease that begins slowly, progresses over a period of time, and that may resist treatment is a(n)

chronic disease.

The process of replacing negative thoughts with positive ones is referred to as

cognitive restructuring.

When a person has support from others to change a behavior, this is an example of a(n)

contributing factor.

A set fee that an insurance plan requires that patients pay at the time of service (per office visit or prescription) is the

copayment

All of the following are provisions of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) EXCEPT

coverage for young adults on a parent's plan through age 30.

Which of the following is an example of a chronic stressor?

dealing with a permanent disability

Most private health insurance plans require the patient to a pay a certain amount each year toward health care expenses before the plan benefits begin; this amount is the

deductible

Which of the following test-taking techniques is not recommended to reduce test-taking stress?

do all your studying the night before the exam so it will be fresh in your mind

After 5 years of 70-hour workweeks, Tom decided to leave his high-paying, high stress law firm and lead a simpler lifestyle. This change is called

downshifting

One of the most important goals of Healthy People 2020 is to

eliminate health disparities and improve the health of all population groups.

A person whose parents smoke is more likely to smoke based on this being a(n)

enabling factor.

A trait or behavior that a person can actively control, such as eating habits, is a

environmental influence.

The primary hormone responsible for physiological stress responses such as increased heart and breathing rates is

epinephrine

Emotional health can BEST be described as being able to

feel and express emotions appropriately.

Effective health promotion programs

focus on changing behaviors to improve health.

All the following causes of death are linked to preventable lifestyle behaviors EXCEPT

genetic factors.

All of the following are true with respect to generic drugs EXCEPT the

have the same inactive ingredients as their brand name counterpart.

Spiritual health can BEST be described as

having a sense of meaning and purpose in one's life.

The 2010 Affordable Care Act (ACA) was designed to provide

health care coverage to those with preexisting conditions. improve the overall quality of health care. address the cost of health care. improve access to health care.

The science and profession involved in protecting and improving the health of individuals, families, and communities is

health care.

Overall, the leading cause of death for Americans is

heart disease.

An optometrist

performs vision exams and prescribes and fits lenses

You are concerned about the ever-increasing costs of health care, so you try to do all of the following EXCEPT

use the emergency room for your routine health care.

Taking responsibility for your health care includes all of the following EXCEPT

using over-the-counter medications to treat a sudden, serious illness.

The achievement of the highest level of health possible in each of several dimensions is

wellness

Which of the following forms of stress management also improves flexibility?

yoga

If your PPO has an in-network coverage rate of 90% and an out-of-network coverage rate of 60%, this means that

you will be responsible for paying an additional 30% of the costs associated with treatment by an out-of-network provider.

Julia is extremely upset to discover that her spouse is unfaithful when she reads a suggestive e-mail he sent to another woman. Which stage of the general adaptation syndrome applies to this situation?

Alarm

Which of the following is most likely to cause eustress instead of distress?

An impending promotion

Which of the following did NOT contribute to increased life expectancy in the early 20th century?

Antibiotics

What do preferred provider organizations (PPOs) and point of service (POS) plans have in common?

Both allow patients to seek outside care but require patients to pay the extra cost.

Your father was laid off six months ago but recently started a new job. He was able to keep his health insurance during the transition through

COBRA

After Julia discovers that her spouse is cheating on her, she confronts him and after days of arguments, he moves out. By the end of the week, all she can do is cry herself to sleep. Which stage of the general adaptation syndrome applies to this situation?

Exhaustion

To replenish vital energy stores, which of the following would be particularly helpful?

Getting more sleep and "down time"

Which of the following characteristics of a Type A personality have been determined to be the most detrimental to health?

Having a tendency toward anger and hostility

Which type of health insurance plan involves a contracted provider network and a focus on preventive care and cost control?

Managed care

Deborah, is a low income single parent who receives Temporary Assistance for Needy Families. Her health insurance coverage is provided by a government program known as

Medicaid

Which of the following would not warrant a visit to your physician?

a common cold

A pop quiz in class is an example of

a stressor.

Young adults (15-24) are most likely to die from

accidents.

The contemporary definition of wellness is

all factors leading to positive health status or overall well-being

Eve is always upset about something, and it seems that she is never really happy. Her mental outlook is likely to adversely affect

all six dimensions of her health.

Hakim walked into his house one summer day and discovered that the air conditioning was not working. He did not get upset because the last time this happened, he found a great repair company that was fast and affordable; he also had a couple of fans that he used to keep cool until the AC was repaired. Hakim did not experience excessive stress because

his appraisal of the stressor told him he could cope with it.

The part of the brain involved in controlling the body's overall reaction to stress is the

hypothalamus

All of the following are indicators that a person is under sympathetic nervous system control EXCEPT

increased salivation.

The six dimensions of wellness

interact continuously.

The number of years a person is anticipated to live based on conditions at their time of birth

life expectancy

Determinants of health are critical influences in a person's life that

make the difference between illness and health.

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 primary care practitioner in your school's health clinic has a master's degree and is authorized to perform exams, conduct diagnostic tests, and in some states may also prescribe medications. He is a

nurse practitioner.

In a clinical trial for a new pain medication, Hayden was given an inactive substance instead of an actual drug. After taking it, however, his headache improved. This resulted from the

placebo effect.

You have a history of back problems and found out that your new health insurance plan will not cover any treatment related to your back problems until the policy has been in effect for 12 months. Your back problem is considered a(n)

preexisting condition.

All of the following are effective stress management techniques EXCEPT

relaxing with a double espresso at your favorite coffee shop.

Communication with health care providers can be improved by all of the following EXCEPT

relying on your health care provider for all information on health care issues.

Treating a minor health problem yourself without seeking professional help is

self-care.

Judy strives to stay healthy. When she notices herself engaging in an unhealthy behavior, she makes a plan and takes action to get back on track. No challenge is too tough for her to take on. Judy has

self-motivation.

Life expectancy in the early 1900s was largely determined by a person's

susceptibility to infectious disease

David woke up in the middle of the night because he smelled smoke. This most likely caused him to experience

the flight-or-fight response.

Concerns about HMOs include all of the following EXCEPT

the high cost of copayments.

Jade's heart races and she cannot think of anything to say when the cute guy in class sits next to her. This is an example of

the stress (fight-or flight) response.

People with an internal locus of control believe that events turn out as they do based on

their own actions.

Chronic stress has a strong connection to all of the following medical conditions EXCEPT

tooth decay.