HSC3102 Questions
b.
A 30-year-old married male feels hopeless and worthless most of the time. He experiences frequent, intrusive thoughts that he is not good enough, despite personal and professional successes. He tries to overcompensate for his thoughts by taking on more than he can handle, which leads to failure and furthers his feelings of inadequacy. He is exhausted all the time, has trouble sleeping and concentrating, and has lost weight over the past few months; food just doesn't taste as good as it used to. His wife suggests that he seek help after finding him crying. Which of the following would be the most likely diagnosis a. Bipolar disorder b. Depression c. Obsessive compulsive disorder d. Generalized anxiety disorder
true
Genes play a role in making you happy. True or false?
true
?According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, American consumption of sugar now averages more than 150 pounds per year, whereas a century ago the average intake of sugar was about 4 pounds per year. True or False
b.
A 15-year-old girl, accompanied by her mother, presents to her primary care physician complaining of fatigue and sleeplessness for 6 months' duration. The doctor notes that the patient is quite petite and is wearing an oversized, baggy dress. Few physical signs are found. During the exam the patient mentions how fat she has become. She is weighed and is found to be 80% of the minimum weight requirements for her age and height. Her mother is concerned as her daughter has been eating little and exercising daily, and seems disinterested in her friends. Which of the following would be the most likely diagnosis? a. Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder b. Anorexia nervosa c. Body dysmorphic disorder d. Depression
d.
A 22-year-old female first-year college student reports waking in the middle of the night with a pounding heart, hot flashes, a smothering sensation, and intense nausea. The attack came suddenly and unexpectedly, was not in reaction to a nightmare, and the symptoms subsided within a few minutes. Over the last few months, she is feeling more anxious and has experienced similar episodes each week at varying levels of intensity. She is worried that she might be on the verge of a "nervous breakdown" and admits to being overly aware of her "fast breathing and heart rate." Which of the following would be the most likely diagnosis? a. Generalized anxiety disorder b. Borderline personality disorder c. Posttraumatic stress disorder d. Panic disorder
b.
A 32-year-old nurse presents to her primary care provider complaining of frequent headaches, irritable bowel, insomnia, and depressed mood. She currently takes no medication and has no history of substance abuse or major medical problems beyond treatment for a single depressive episode when she was a college freshman. Her physical exam, routine labs, and brain CT are all within normal limits. Her family history is notable for several ancestors who have been affected by psychiatric illness, including depression, bipolar disorder, and schizophrenia. Her paternal grandfather and a maternal aunt committed suicide. She has had three prior episodes of several weeks' duration characterized by insubordinate behavior at work, irritability, high energy, and decreased need for sleep. She regrets impulsive sexual and financial decisions that she took during these episodes, and has recently filed for personal bankruptcy. For the past month her mood has been persistently low, and she has had reductions in sleep, appetite, energy, and concentration, with some passive thoughts of suicide. Which of the following would be the most likely diagnosis a. Borderline personality disorder b. Bipolar disorder c. Depression d. Schizophrenia
b.
A 35-year-old male combat veteran presents with symptoms of poor sleep, crying episodes, flashbacks, and nightmares. He also reports his marriage and friendships have been suffering, in addition to poor work performance. When in a bad mood, he tends to smoke cigarettes and drink alcohol. He has tried to overcome these symptoms on his own, but has been largely unsuccessful and now recognizes the need for professional help. He speaks openly about his experiences and recognizes a direct connection between his combat exposure and current symptoms. Which of the following would be the most likely diagnosis? a. Panic disorder b. Posttraumatic stress disorder c. Autism spectrum disorder d. Obsessive compulsive disorder
b.
A 45-year-old woman presents describing obsessive concerns that she has harmed or will accidentally harm someone. Her most debilitating symptoms occur in the context of driving. She reports being troubled by obsessions and compulsions for approximately 4 hours each day. When she drives over a pothole or speed bump, she experiences overwhelming uncertainty about whether she may have accidentally run over a child. In an attempt to ease the anxiety she drives back and forth on her street in order to search for any indication that a child has been injured. When she completes these compulsions, she returns to her home and engages in checking compulsions for any evidence of blood or clothing under her car or on her tires. She then calls her husband repeatedly at work to ask for reassurance that she has not harmed anyone. Although she is aware that her concerns are irrational, she finds it very difficult to resist her impulses to engage in these rituals. Which of the following would be the most likely diagnosis? a. Autism spectrum disorder b. Obsessive compulsive disorder c. Generalized anxiety disorder d. Posttraumatic stress disorder
b.
A calculation to measure a person's fat; based on the circumference of a person's hips divided by his or her height. a. Skinfold calipers b. Body adiposity index (BAI) c. Body mass index (BMI) d. Muscular endurance
a.
A calculation to measure obesity based on a person's height and weight. a. Body mass index (BMI) b. Skinfold calipers c. Waist circumference d. Body adiposity index (BAI)
a.
Assumes that individuals will usually act upon their intentions a. Theory of Reasoned Action b. Socioecological Model c. Health Belief Model d. Social Cognitive Theory
true
Children of teen mothers are at higher risk of dropping out of high school? True or false?
true
Health is the balance between the individual and his or her environment? True or false?
true
Mental illness can be caused or exacerbated by a combination of genetic predisposition, social factors, and the environment. true or false
false
Offering health insurance to all members of a society guarantee equalities in health? True or false?
false
People who consume sugar through liquid feel fuller then if they'd eaten the same number of calories through solid food. True or False?
a.
Process that occurs inside the body at the cellular and the physiological levels to generate energy and maintain life. a. Metabolism b. Endurance c. Glucose d. Fitness
false
Psychologists are permitted to prescribe medication in ALL states. true or false
c.
Psychologists from the U.S. Public Health Services developed this model to understand the failure of a tuberculosis screening program a. Theory of Reasoned Action b. Social Cognitive Theory c. Health Belief Model d. Socioecological Model
true
Sedentary lifestyles among the general population create a burden to society in the form of physician, hospital, and pharmaceutical expenses; government disability payments; and numerous other public expenses. True or False?
false
Some people may not require medication to manage their mental health symptoms. True or False
b.
The ability to perform activities that are required to complete a task or a job. a. Cardiovascular endurance b. Fitness c. Exercise d. Physical activity
true
The government passed the Agricultural Adjustment Act of 1933 to stabilize crop prices by controlling food overproduction. True or False?
false
The quality of the school we attend and our social and economic opportunities do not affect our health? True or false?
c.
This activity is generally planned, structured, and repetitive. a. Fitness b. Stretching c. Exercise d. Physical Activity
false
Treating ADHD with stimulants will cause the patient to become hyperactive. True or False
false
True or False? Coercion is not considered sexual assault.
a.
What are areas high in fast-food outlets but low in grocery stores? a. Food desert b. Food bank c. Nutritional environment d. Food fortification
d.
What are muscle fibers that contract slower, are smaller, have more aerobic? a. Slow acting b. Moderate-twitch c. Fast-twitch d. Slow-twitch
d.
What are non-digestible complex carbohydrates found only in plant materials? a. Fats b. Amino acids c. Enzymes d. Fiber
b.
What consist of carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen atoms; sometimes classified as "simple" (monosaccharides and disaccharides) and "complex" (polysaccharides). a. Fats b. Carbohydrates c. Amino acids d. Proteins
c.
What happens during the plateau stage of sexual arousal? a. A person cannot become more aroused b. The body becomes acclimated to the sensations c. Bodily sensations are intensified d. Those engaging in sexual activity are overstimulated and must slow down
c.
What is it called when cells become resistant to insulin and the pancreas responds to the rising blood sugar by producing more and more insulin; eventually the pancreas loses control over blood sugar regulation? a. Anemia b. Type 1 diabetes c. Type 2 diabetes d. Protein C deficiency
b.
What is the process used for nearly a century in industrialized countries as a means of restoring micronutrients lost by food processing? a. Enrichment b. Food fortification c. Mechanical digestion d. Genetic modification
c.
What usually end in "-ase" and accelerate, or catalyze, chemical reactions, such as breaking down foods through digestion? a. Proteins b. Amino acids c. Enzymes d. Minerals
c.
What was the main ethical violation of the Tuskegee Study? a. Pregnant teenagers were given abortion pills without their knowledge or consent. b. Mentally ill women were forcibly sterilized. c. Men with syphilis were not informed of their diagnoses or treatment options. d. Babies were switched at birth without parental knowledge or consent.
b.
Which are the two leading causes of death for adults in the U.S.? a. heart disease and lupus b. cancer and heart disease c. bronchitis and allergies d. natural disasters and cancer
a.
Which of the following are the basic building block of lipids and represent the densest form of dietary energy, providing approximately 9 kilocalories (kcal) per gram? a. Fatty acids b. Carbohydrates c. Proteins d. Fibers
c.
Which of the following has been shown to be related to noise exposure? a. Addison's disease b. Alopecia areata c. Type 2 diabetes mellitus d. Dysgeusia
a.
Which of the following is a true statement? a. Indirect costs are health and healthcare services such as the surgeries and pharmaceutical drug therapies that result directly from sedentary lifestyles. b. Direct costs include lost wages or other types of lost productivity that affect our overall economy when more and more employees miss work from issues such as sickness and depression. c. Fifty percent of adolescents between the ages of 12 and 15 years meet national fitness recommendations for daily moderate-to-vigorous physical activity. d. Physical activity is the broad category of bodily movement that results in energy expenditure.
a.
Which of the following is a true statement? a. Regular physical activity can reduce the risk of heart disease, diabetes, numerous cancers, anxiety, and depression; it also provided guidance for the levels of exercise that yield the most benefits. b. People do not necessarily walk more when sidewalks are available and safe. c. When a community converts a former railway line or crumbling aqueduct into a new walking and biking path, physically active people are still not interested in physical exercise. d. All of these are correct statements.
a.
Which of the following is not a long-acting reversible contraceptive? a. Oral contraceptives b. Contraceptive implant c. Copper IUD d. Progestin-releasing IUD
b.
Which of the following is not a recommendation for preconception health? a. Get chronic conditions until control b. Stay off one's feet as much as possible c. Make sure to get plenty of folic acid d. Eliminate the exposure to toxic substances
a.
Which of the following statements is false? a. Greater health benefits are seen when muscle strengthening activities involving all major muscle groups are performed for at least 4 days per week in addition to the aerobic activities. b. To achieve even greater benefits, adults should increase activity to a total of 5 hours per week of moderate aerobic physical activity or 2.5 hours per week of vigorous activity. c. Aerobic activities such as running, biking, or cross-country skiing should be performed for at least 10 minutes at a time and should be spread throughout the week d. To begin to achieve health benefits from exercise, adults should engage in 2.5 hours of moderate-intensity activity per week, or 1.25 hours (75 minutes) of vigorous-intensity activity (or a combination of the two).
a.
Which of the following would likely not be taught in abstinence-only sex education a. There are several different sexual orientations. b. How alcohol and drug use increase vulnerability to sexual advances. c. Sexual activity should only occur in a monogamous relationship in the context of marriage. d. One should attain self-sufficiency before engaging in sexual activity.
c.
Which theory focuses on both individuals and social environmental factors as targets for health promotion interventions? a. Social Cognitive Theory b. Health Belief Model c. Social-Ecological Model d. Theory of Reasoned Action
true
true or false? A vaccine is available that can prevent several strains of HPV infection.
false
true or false? A woman who has enough fatty acids in her body before getting pregnant can prevent neural tube defects in a child.
false
true or false? Gonorrhea is a viral STD.
true
true or false? Low birth weight puts babies at higher risk of developmental disabilities.
