Health 255 Quiz Questions
The self-reliance as part of the European culture can be traced into: Select one: A. Affordable Care Act B. health insurance premiums C. nurse practitioners D. hospitals
A. Affordable Care Act
Which of the following is TRUE of psychologically healthy people? Select one: A. They value human diversity. B. They frequently experience guilt. C. They avoid new experiences. D. They are uncomfortable when put in new social situations.
A. They value human diversity.
Together, self-awareness, self-management, internal motivation, empathy, and social skills are MOST closely associated with Select one: A. emotional intelligence. B. intellectual health. C. happiness. D. psychoneuroimmunology.
A. emotional intelligence.
The development of the Scientific Method contributed to: Select one: A. germ theory of illness B. charity C. racial discrimination D. epidemics
A. germ theory of illness
Sharon has lost two jobs in the past year. She blames her coworkers, who she says didn't like her. She claims that they were purposely trying to sabotage her and that she did absolutely nothing wrong. From her behavior, it is likely that Sharon has developed Select one: A. learned helplessness. B. low self-esteem. C. learned optimism. D. narcissism.
A. learned helplessness.
A person's physical, romantic, and emotional attraction to another is known as: Select one: A. sexual identity B. transgender C. homosexuality D. gender identity
A. sexual identity
Lisa has a strong sense of purpose and meaning to her life. Lisa is demonstrating Select one: A. spiritual health. B. emotional health. C. social support. D. religiosity.
A. spiritual health.
Many prescription drugs cannot be purchased by consumers without a doctor's prescription, yet direct advertising to potential patients by drug companies to increase product demand: Select one: A. exceeds 4 billion dollars per year B. is allowed only in New Zealand and the United States C. will be viewed for about 16 hours per year by the average television viewer D. All of these
D. All of these
Roma Americans distinguish between illnesses that are of a gadje (non-Roma) cause and those that are part of their beliefs and think that: Select one: A. Gadje illnesses can be cured by gadje doctors B. Hospitals are unclean and should be avoided C. Gadje are impure and diseased D. All of these
D. All of these
What cultural group has the greatest percent of persons with disabilities? Select one: A. Asian B. Hispanic C. African American D. American Indian and Alaskan Native
D. American Indian and Alaskan Native
The Asian balancing concepts of Yin and Yang permeate many aspects of life from religion to cooking. What does Yin generally represent? Select one: A. Hot B. Happiness C. Warm D. Cold
D. Cold
Considerations for health promotion for Asian Americans include all of the following except: Select one: A. Show respect for family relationships B. Inquire about traditional treatments being used C. Ensure good communication D. Encourage them to abandon traditional treatments
D. Encourage them to abandon traditional treatments
Health problems migrant farmworkers are exposed to include all of the following except: Select one: A. Tuberculosis B. Respiratory illness C. Musculoskeletal injuries D. Obesity
D. Obesity
Sierra, now 31, has been trying to get pregnant since she got married 4 years ago. Her doctor suspects that their infertility problem was likely caused by her history of PID from the most commonly reported STI. During her early 20s, Sierra had contracted Select one: A. herpes simplex. B. gonorrhea. C. HIV/AIDS. D. chlamydia.
D. chlamydia.
Delay in seeking medical care for pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) increases the risk of permanent damage and scarring that can lead to Select one: A. bleeding between periods. B. painful urination. C. painful intercourse. D. infertility and other complications.
D. infertility and other complications.
A refugee is a person who fled his or her home country because of fear of: Select one: A. religious discrimination B. starvation C. political unrest D. persecution
D. persecution
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? Select one: A. Powassan virus B. prions C. West Nile Virus D. the Zika virus
D. the Zika virus
Many Asian immigrants were discriminated against and efforts were made to stop their entry by which of the following: Select one: A. The Chinese Exclusion Act of 1882 B. The "Gentlemen's Agreement" C. The Immigration Act of 1917 D. The Tydings-McDuffie Act E. All of these
E. All of these
Which of the following religions affect the Asian population in the United States? Select one: A. Islam B. Christianity C. Buddhism D. Hinduism E. All of these
E. All of these
The Latin American belief that good and evil spirits can affect life, health, and luck.
Espiritismo
True or False: Asian Americans usually do not avoid visiting medical practitioners because of language or cultural differences.
False
True or False: In general, Asian Americans are more concerned with nutrition than those from Western cultures.
False
Hispanics have an obesity rate that is:
Higher than non hispanic whites
The fact that most recent Hispanic immigrants have better health than more affluent people residing in the US for a longer time is referred to as:
Hispanic Paradox
The largest subgroup of Hispanics in the United States is:
Mexicans
The Afro-Caribbean religion known as the "Way of the Saints."
Santeria
In the Hispanic community, an illness that results from a frightful experience is known as:
Susto
True or False: Asian Americans are a diverse population drawn from approximately 60% of the world's population.
True
True or False: Health promotion for refugees and asylees is often difficult because the home country's education programs have been disrupted, resulting in low literacy rates in this population.
True
True or False: Hispanics have the highest rate of being without health care insurance in the United States.
True
True or False: Hispanics utilize preventative medicine activities routinely.
True
True or False: The belief in balance of vital energy in the body is a common Chinese health belief.
True
Which of the following statements is FALSE concerning an individual's emotional health? Select one: A. Emotional trauma can affect a student's academic performance. B. An emotionally healthy person keeps feelings inside to avoid burdening others. C. An emotionally healthy person responds appropriately to upsetting events most of the time. D. Emotional health interacts with other aspects of an individual's health.
B. An emotionally healthy person keeps feelings inside to avoid burdening others.
Health promotion considerations for migrant farmworkers include all of the following except: Select one: A. Recognizing the living situation B. Determining immigration status C. Including the family in decisions D. Acknowledging potential mistrust
B. Determining immigration status
All of the following are appropriate health promotion practices for the Hispanic community except: Select one: A. Use family-based interventions when possible B. Ensure that all information is available in English C. Inquire about complementary and alternative medicine treatments used D. Use appropriate titles to show respect
B. Ensure that all information is available in English
Which of the following is TRUE of Maslow's hierarchy of needs? Select one: A. A self-actualized person has met basic needs but has not fully reached his or her potential. B. Failure to meet a lower-level need will interfere with fulfilling higher-level needs. C. Esteem needs are more basic than survival needs. D. Social needs are the most basic and essential needs.
B. Failure to meet a lower-level need will interfere with fulfilling higher-level needs.
The Roma people are properly called: Select one: A. Romany B. Roma C. Gypsies D. Romanians
B. Roma
Cultural competence strategies for health care and the LGBT person include all of the following except: Select one: A. Do not make assumptions about sexuality B. Tell the patient some of your best friends are gay C. Conduct thorough sexual risk evaluation D. Use gender-neutral language
B. Tell the patient some of your best friends are gay
Coining, cupping, and pinching are used to treat many problems associated with this form of respiratory illness. Select one: A. Colds B. Wind illness C. High temperature D. Rash
B. Wind illness
An asylee is a person who: Select one or more: A. has been granted this status by the U.S. government B. has fled persecution in his or her home country C. is provided support in defending rights in the person's home country D. declares he or she has fled a dangerous country
B. has fled persecution in his or her home country
Which of the following represents the primary difference between emotional health and mental health? Select one: A. Mental health does not encompass our responses to stimuli. B. Emotional health deals specifically with thought processes rather than feelings. C. Emotional health deals with feelings rather than thought processes. D. Mental health does not assume responsibility for our actions.
C. Emotional health deals with feelings rather than thought processes.
Health promotion considerations for Arab Americans include all of the following except: Select one: A. Respect for religious requirement about food B. Preference for treatment by someone of the same gender as the patient C. Nurse counseling and advice is highly respected by the Arab community D. Respect for privacy
C. Nurse counseling and advice is highly respected by the Arab community
Leading causes of death in Asian Americans include all of the following except: Select one: A. stroke B. cancer C. Parkinson's disease D. heart disease
C. Parkinson's disease
Recently, Kevin has been spending a lot of time playing online poker. Last weekend, he decided on a whim to fly to Las Vegas to try his hand at "the real thing." He lost over $5,000. This behavior indicates that Kevin may have Select one: A. generalized anxiety disorder. B. schizophrenia. C. borderline personality disorder. D. bipolar disorder.
C. borderline personality disorder.
The CDC recommends HPV vaccination for Select one: A. boys beginning at age 13. B. girls beginning at age 13. C. both boys and girls beginning at age 11. D. all teens and adults, within six months of becoming sexually active.
C. both boys and girls beginning at age 11.
Keisha has a negative attitude about life and puts herself down all the time. Keisha is displaying Select one: A. poor self-control. B. clinical depression. C. low self-esteem. D. a dysfunctional response.
C. low self-esteem.
A term used to encompass mental, emotional, social, and spiritual dimensions of health is Select one: A. holistic. B. psychiatric. C. psychological. D. socioemotional.
C. psychological.
All of the following are true about viruses EXCEPT Select one: A. there are hundreds of viruses that cause disease. B. they are composed of protein and either RNA or DNA. C. they can reproduce outside of cells. D. drug treatment is limited.
C. they can reproduce outside of cells.
A traditional folk healer in Mexican traditions is known as:
Curandero
The LGBT population represents about what number of people in the United States? Select one: A. 1 million B. 4 million C. 23million D. 9 million
D. 9 million