Hlth 1100 Final Review
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?
An allergist
Children who have experienced sexual abuse are at increased risk for
Anxiety disorders, depression, and suicide.
What percentage of gross domestic product (GDP) does the United States spend on health care
Around 18%
Which of the following is true about environmental tobacco smoke (ETS)?
ETS exposure is higher among African Americans and low-income persons.
Emily and Rosa are close friends who are able to share their feelings freely, providing support and reassurance. This example demonstrates their
Emotional Availability
The H1N1 outbreak that affected the United States is an example of a(n)
Epidemic
The duct system atop the testes where sperm reach maturity is the
Epididymis.
Increases in the planet's temperature over the past few decades can be attributed to
Excess carbon monoxide
A relationship is intimate only if sex is involved.
False
All physicians must accept Medicare patients.
False
You have been looking at numerous new homes. The nausea and fatigue you are attributing to the stress of buying a new house may actually be due to exposure to
Formaldehyde.
All of the following are consequences of population growth except:
Higher healthcare costs
The process that occurs when fat cells swell and enlarge is
Hypertrophy
All of the following are common characteristics of child abusers EXCEPT
They have a healthy self-image
A patient is entitled to have access to all of their medical records.
True
All patients have the legal right to refuse treatment.
True
Allopathic medicine is based on scientifically validated methods and procedures.
True
Cigarette advertising in the United States that targets children is illegal.
True
Domestic violence is very common in the United States.
True
Eating yogurt provides probiotics that are thought to reduce the risk of certain gastrointestinal disorders.
True
Health insurance is based on the idea that policy holders pay affordable premiums so they never have to face catastrophic medical bills.
True
In most cases, the perpetrators of child abuse are members of the child's family.
True
Sexual dysfunction is most common in the early adult years.
True
The climate change that has occurred over the last 100 years is primarily due to human activities.
True
According to experts, what percentage of trash is recyclable?
90%
The US Public Health Service categorizes injuries resulting from violence as either intentional or unintentional injuries
True
The first sign of puberty in females is the beginning of breast development.
True
Proponents of zero population growth believe that the earth's population would stabilize if the number of offspring allowed to each couple was
Two
In addition to the United States, which of the following nations is experiencing an obesity problem?
United Kingdom
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 illness such as sudden high fever or recurrent vomiting.
The term terrorism is correctly applied to situations in which
Violence is used to achieve political aims.
A common ploy used by rapists is to
Pose as a police officer or other authority figure.
According to the criteria set by the USDA, which of the following would be an appropriate label for an apple grown without synthetic pesticides, chemicals, or hormones?
100% organic
In 2013, what percentage of the American public had no health insurance?
15%
What percentage of Americans abstain from drinking alcohol?
21%
Sexual orientation is based on which of the following factors?
Biological, psychological, and socioenvironmental
Julio wants to strengthen his relationship with LaVonne by sharing personal information with her. To get over his fear of disclosing his feelings, Julio can do all of the following EXCEPT
Blame his parents for his imperfections.
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
Exercise can improve mental health and relieve stress by
Burning off the byproducts of metabolism and improving cognitive ability.
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
Physician assistants
Can provide treatment and write prescriptions when supervised by a physician.
Electric utilities and motor vehicles emit
Carbon Dioxide
Which of the following is NOT true about alcohol absorption?
Carbonated alcoholic beverages are absorbed less rapidly than those containing no sparkling additives.
All of the following statements regarding the safety of cell phones are true EXCEPT
Cell phones pose a clear risk of human tissue damage.
The primary difference between a board certified and board eligible physician is that a board
Certified physician has demonstrated competency in a given specialty.
A disease that begins slowly, progresses over a period of time, and that may resist treatment is a(n)
Chronic Disease
When bacteria establish themselves in or on a host without causing an infection, this is known as
Colonization
A set fee that an insurance plan requires that patients pay at the time of service (per office visit or prescription) is the.
Copayment
Cesarean sections are performed for all of the following reasons EXCEPT
If the mother has diabetes.
Which strategy is used by many athletes to visualize the attainment of goals?
Imagined rehersal
The ozone layer is
In the stratosphere and protects the planet from UVB radiation.
Which type of costs are related to higher insurance premiums and increased disability payments due to obesity-related health conditions?
Indirect medical costs
According to Robert Sternberg's Triangular Theory of Love, love involves
Intimacy, passion, and commitmen
Through our relationships with others, we fulfill our needs for
Intimacy, social integration, and nurturance.
When drugs combine in the body to produce extremely uncomfortable effects, the reaction is called drug
Intolerance
A reduction in the heart's oxygen supply is a condition known as
Ischemia
Which of the following is true about stalking?
It can occur online.
The permanent cessation of menstrual periods is
Menopause
Seth has a sensitivity to mold. When he visits his grandparents and spends time in their damp basement in his grandfather's wood shop, he likely experiences all of the following EXCEPT
Migraine headaches.
All of the following are good sources of complex carbohydrates EXCEPT
Milk
Manuela joined a group exercise class. Her instructor, who was formerly inactive and overweight, motivates the class and participates with them. In class, Manuela tries to emulate her instructor's moves, and she has also become more physically active as part of her daily routine. Which technique is Manuela using to reach her goal of becoming more fit?
Modeling
What percentage of adult Americans are overweight or obese?
More than 60%
Which of the following is true about the elderly and alcohol abuse?
Most older adults who consume alcohol are social drinks
The cultural practice of waiting a year after the death of a spouse to begin dating would be an example of
Mourning
Which type of immunity occurs when antibodies develop in response to exposure to antigens encountered in the course of daily life?
Naturally acquired active immunity
If a child is not provided with enough to eat and doesn't have proper clothes to wear, this is an example of
Neglect
The ACA is intended to improve the quality of health care by emphasizing
Preventative care.
The stage of syphilis that is characterized by a bacterial-filled chancre is
Primary Syphilis
If you have moved to a new town and want to find a physician you can see for annual wellness exams and the treatment of routine ailments, you are seeking a(n)
Primary care practitioner.
Breakdown in the criminal justice system is considered a societal cause of violence because
Prisons are overcrowded and prisoners may be released early.
Sexual penetration without the victim's consent constitutes
Rape
James lost his job and was not able to pay his rent. His frustration built up to the point that he initiated a physical fight with a friend. James is displaying
Reactive Aggression.
Most experts agree that a key step in slowing climate change is to
Reduce consumption of fossil fuels.
Communicating with health care providers can be improved by all of the following EXCEPT
Relying on your health care provider for all information about your condition and possible treatments.
Reasons for continued population growth in many developing nations include all of the following circumstances for women EXCEPT
Rising economic status
Which of the following would NOT be considered a hate crime?
Running a red light and hitting a pedestrian
Which of the following is true about communication patterns between men and women?
Women tend to be more expressive.
You are most likely to listen best when
You believe the speaker is saying something you can relate to.
Which of the following symptoms probably does not warrant professional medical advice?
You develop a low grade fever and sore throat.
Which factor would reduce the likelihood of your choosing a particular person as a partner?
Your beliefs, attitudes, and values are significantly different.
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.
According to researcher Helen Fisher, the feeling that the excitement and passion is gone from a relationship is due to
A decrease in PEA levels.
Daniel has been involved in four sexually exclusive relationships over the past six years. This is an example of
A decrease in PEA levels.
Jeff and Dana have been married for two years. Their relationship involves exclusive sexual involvement with each other. This demonstrates
A monogamous relationship.
Which of the following is true about androgyny?
A person has a combination of both traditional masculine and feminine traits.
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
A placebo effect.
Mrs. J. is trying to get her third grade students to remember to get their homework signed by a parent every night. Students who remember every day for a month receive a gift card from a local bookstore. This is an example of
A possessional reinforcer.
Marketing of tobacco productscurrently targets all of the following EXCEPT
Affluent citizens in high-income areas.
Research examining the relationship between substance abuse and violence indicates
Alcohol consumption is a major factor in domestic violence at all levels.
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.
Successful community strategies for preventing violence include all of the following except
Discouraging family planning programs.
Testosterone is the hormone responsible for the development of male secondary sex characteristics.
True
Currently, India is the most populous country in the world.
False
Regular physical activity decreases both HDL and LDL levels in the blood.
False
Serial monogamy means that partners have sexual involvement outside their primary relationship.
False
Sexual harassment is carried out only by people who are in positions of power.
False
Sexual identity begins at birth
False
The media are to blame for the perpetuation of violence in our society.
False
The new human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination prevents all types of HPV
False
Under the Affordable Care Act (ACA), a person can be denied health coverage for a preexisting condition.
False
Attraction has been described by some social scientists as
Feelings of elation and euphoria produced by neurochemicals.
The majority of health care dollars in the United States are spent on
Government administration
According to the transtheoretical model, a person in the precontemplation stage
Has no current intention to change or believes there is no need to change
Of the following, the least likely risk factor for gang involvement is
Having high academic achievement.
Chemicals used to kill weeds and vegetation are
Herbicides
Which of the following is true regarding homicides?
Homicides are the second leading cause of death for persons aged 15-24
Betthany is 42 and has cervical cancer. It is probably related to an infection she had during her college years, which was
Human papillomavirus (HPV)
Which of the following is the LEAST likely effect of the baby boomer generation aging?
It could eliminate ethical and moral questions about the impact of aging on society.
Which of the following is true about avian bird flu?
It has not yet mutated into a form highly infectious to humans
Which of the following is true about self-disclosure?
It involves sharing feelings and information as a means of getting to know a person.
All of the following are true about cohabitation EXCEPT
It is more common among people who are religious.
Which of the following is true about reactive aggression?
It is most often an emotional reaction to frustrating life experiences.
All of the following are true about celibacy EXCEPT
It is the same as abstinence.
Which of the following is true about acquaintance rape?
It only occurs when the victim has known the perpetrator for a length of time.
Originally health insurance only covered major medical expenses. What effect did this type of coverage have on the medical system?
It prevented minor medical problems from becoming chronic illnesses.
Which of the following is NOT true of methamphetamine?
It takes long-term use to develop tolerance.
The vast majority of stalkers are
Known to their victims
After his stroke at the age of 80, Austin now has urinary incontinence, meaning he has
Less control over urination
Which of the following plays a major role in the body's immune response?
Lymphocytes
Determinants of health are critical influences in a person's life that
Make the difference between illness and health
Which of the following is true about marital rape?
Many states may treat marital rape as a lesser crime.
A situation that would be a predictor of domestic violence is
Marital dissatisfaction
All of the following are considered variant sexual behaviors EXCEPT
Masturbation.
When trying to ensure clean air in your home, sources of pollution to look for include all of the following EXCEPT
Nitroglycerine
The accident that results when the temperature in the core of a nuclear reactor increases enough to melt the fuel and breach the containment vessel is called a
Nuclear Meltdown
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 or she is a
Nurse practitioner
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.
A bone condition that is a major cause of disability in the United States is
Osteoarthritis
Which of the following best describes gender identity?
Our personal sense of awareness of being masculine or feminine
Smog is sometimes called
Ozone pollution
An optometrist
Performs eye exams and prescribes and fits lenses.
An example of a nonpoint source water pollutant is
Pesticide runoff from a farm.
The most common cause of female infertility in the United States is
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS)
Your friend confides in you that her coworker is always making sexually explicit comments to her and telling lewd jokes about sex. You explain to her that this is
Sexual Harassment
A woman often remains a victim of domestic violence because
She fears retaliation against herself or her children
Which of the following is NOT true about weight management?
Short-term diets are as effective as long-term modification.
Social and cultural factors that increase the likelihood of violence include all of the following EXCEPT
Social Support
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
Jean's hearing has diminished over the years. She probably has the most difficulty hearing
The cheerleaders' cheers at the basketball game.
If caught early, the prognosis for colon cancer is good because
The disease progresses slowly
Violence can be defined as
The intentional use of physical force or power against oneself or another person or group.
Which of the following is true about being single in the United States?
The number of adults electing to remain single is increasing.
Which of the following is true about intersexuality?
The person does not exhibit exclusive male or female sexual anatomy.
When choosing a health care provider, you should examine all of the following except
Their membership in local organizations such as country clubs or service clubs.
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.
All of the following are true about intimate relationships EXCEPT
They may lack emotional availability.
Which of the following is true about the cycle of violence?
This cycle explains why people stay in unhealthy or dangerous relationships.
You should consult a physician
To treat a reaction to an insect bite.
Which of the following is NOT true about the treatment for opioid addiction?
Treatment programs are very successful once addicts get through the first six months.
A fear of needles can be an antecedent to not getting necessary vaccinations.
True
Alcohol intoxication increases the risk of non-consensual sex.
True
Cigarette smoke releases particulates into the air and is perhaps the greatest source of indoor air pollution.
True
Extremely low body fat can contribute to loss of menstrual period in women.
True
Men and women often communicate in gender-specific ways, but the bigger difference lies in how they interpret or process the same message.
True