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Community Health Exam Solutions
Community Health focuses on the study of the health characteristics and needs of populations within defined communities. This course explores the principles and practices of public health, disease prevention, health promotion, and the social determinants that impact well-being at the community level. Students will examine community health assessment methods, health education strategies, epidemiology, program planning, and evaluation. Emphasis is placed on understanding cultural, economic, and environmental factors that influence health, as well as collaborative approaches to improving health outcomes and reducing health disparities across diverse communities.
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Health The Basics 6th Canadian Edition by
Rebecca J. Donatelle
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Chapter 1: Discovering Your Personal Rhythm for Healthy Living
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Q1) What is "health promotion"? Define this term,and provide an explanation of the types of support required in order to achieve successful health promotion.
Answer: Health promotion combines educational,organizational,policy,financial,and environmental supports to help people change negative health behaviours.Health promotion enhances the likelihood that,once a person decides to change a behaviour,conditions are optimal for success.The types of support required include:
Education:to help people to learn more
Organization:to provide programs and services that encourage them to participate
Environmental:to establish rules governing peoples' attitudes and behaviours and supporting the decision to change; and
Financial:to provide monetary incentives to motivate people toward healthful decision making.
Q2) Which of the following ideas describes tertiary prevention?
A)actions designed to stop problems before they start
B)treatment or rehabilitation efforts aimed at limiting the effects of a disease
C)trying to reduce symptoms of a disease
D)stopping a disease altogether
Answer: B
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Chapter 2: Promoting and P Reserving Your Psychosocial Health
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Q1) Which of the following is an example of an internal influence on psychosocial health?
A)growing up in a nurturing family
B)seeking help from a support group
C)having influential peers
D)good physical health status
Answer: D
Q2) Intensified feelings or complex patterns of feelings that we experience on a day-to-day basis are called ____________________________.
A)conscience
B)emotions
C)objectivities
D)actualizations
Answer: B
Q3) Obsessive-compulsive disorder has a neurological and genetic basis.
A)True
B)False
Answer: True
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Chapter 3: Understanding and Copy With Lifes Stressors
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Q1) Describe alternative stress management techniques listed in the text.
Answer: Massage-decreases tension in muscles.Can range from acupressure to Swedish techniques.Meditation-focuses on deep breathing to allow tension to leave body with each exhale.
Q2) Ross is a hard-driving executive who is very competitive at work and in his racquetball game.He has an example of what personality type?
A)Type A
B)Type B
C)Type C
D)Type D
Answer: A
Q3) The resistance phase of the GAS begins almost immediately after the alarm phase starts.
A)True
B)False
Answer: True
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Chapter 4: A: Focus on Spiritual Health
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Q1) A state of alignment with one's own inner wisdom,values and vision that serves as a guide in finding a moral and ethical path through life is
A)spiritual intelligence
B)stewardship
C)religious belief
D)purpose
Q2) Spiritual health is one of the six key dimensions of _____________________________.
A)emotional health
B)success in life
C)overall health
D)social health
Q3) The spiritual practice that involves focused,nonjudgmental observation and the ability to be fully present in the moment is
A)contemplation
B)forgiveness
C)meditation
D)mindfulness
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Chapter 5: Engaging in Physical Activity for Health, Fitness, and Performance
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Q1) What does the acronym,RICE stand for? Describe each of the four letters of this acronym.
Q2) Which of the key principles of resistance exercise programs is the most important?
A)tension
B)overload
C)specificity
D)agility
Q3) Gary went snowshoeing and got lost overnight.He experienced a potentially fatal condition resulting from abnormally low body core temperature.This condition is called
A)hypothermia
B)hyperthermia
C)temperature deprivation
D)thermal atrophy
Q4) Eccentric muscle contractions occur when movement is in the opposite direction of gravity.
A)True
B)False
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Q5) Exercise increases the level of HDL levels of cholesterol.
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Chapter 6: Eating for Optimal Health and Performance
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Q1) One of the concerns regarding genetically modified foods is the potential for them to
A)increase incidence of cardiovascular disease
B)increase risk of antiobiotic resistance
C)improve the availability of food
D)diminish the flavour of food
Q2) Miko eats a chicken breast for lunch.Where does the first major breakdown of this food take place?
A)jejunum
B)duodenum
C)ileum
D)stomach
Q3) Eating Well with Canada's Food Guide suggests that ________ constitutes one serving from the vegetables and fruit group.
A)1/2 banana
B)1 cup (250 mL) orange juice
C)1 apple
D)2 pieces of dried fruit
Q4) A,D,E,K are the four types of fat soluble vitamins.
Q5) Fish,flax seed and walnuts are excellent sources of Omega-3 fatty acids.
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Chapter 7: Managing Your Weight: Finding a Healthy Balance
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Q1) Low carbohydrate diets are very popular these days yet they can be quite dangerous for your health.One of the potential issues is that they support the consumption of foods that ___________________.
A)have a high glycemic index
B)are low in fibre
C)contain very little saturated fats
D)have a high satiety value
Q2) Research suggests that smaller,well-maintained weight losses are more beneficial for reducing ________ than poorly maintained weight loss.
A)cancer risk
B)cardiovascular disease risk
C)body fat
D)fluctuations in metabolism
Q3) Adaptive thermogenesis states that thin people can consume large amounts of food without gaining weight because ________________________.
A)the appetite centre of the brain speeds up metabolism
B)levels of nutrients in the blood are monitored
C)caloric absorption is decreased
D)their pituitary gland is smaller
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Chapter 8: Focus on Body Image
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Q1) After drastic weight loss,an anorexic individual will ____________________.
A)feel satisfied with their body image
B)feel that they are still too fat
C)feel that they can afford to regain some of the weight
D)be cured of anorexia nervosa
Q2) A key characteristic associated with social physique anxiety is ___________________.
A)an over-reliance on counseling or therapy
B)avoidance of issues associated with appearance
C)a pattern of yo-yo dieting
D)an inability to function in social interactions and relationships
Q3) People with anorexia are at a higher risk of dying from _____________________.
A)colon cancer
B)heart or kidney failure
C)diabetes
D)muscle loss
Q4) Explain how the media influences body image.
Q5) How would you recognize someone with an eating disorder? Include examples of observable behaviours or actions that would indicate that an individual may have a problem.
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Chapter 9: Committing to Relationships and Sexual Health
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Q1) Which of the following is true about male reproductive system physiology?
A)The prostate gland serves to protect the testes.
B)The epididymis houses sperm while they mature.
C)The scrotum manufactures testosterone.
D)The vas deferens contribute more fluid to semen.
Q2) A relationship may be very intimate without sexual intercourse.
A)True
B)False
Q3) Ian's friend was recently arrested for possessing child pornography.This type of variant sexual behaviour is known as ____________.
A)fetishism
B)pedophilia
C)exhibitionsim
D)voyeurism
Q4) Stu and Dorothy are monogamous.This means they have
A)extramarital sex
B)sexual involvement only with each other
C)open relationships
D)unlimited sexual partners
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Q5) The perineum is the area between the vulva and the anus.
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Chapter 10: Considering Your Reproductive Choices
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Q1) The Dalkon Shield is a form of cervical cap associated with high rates of pelvic inflammatory disease and sterility.
A)True
B)False
Q2) Cindy smokes during her pregnancy.Her baby has a higher risk for ________ compared to a baby whose mom did not smoke during pregnancy.
A)asthma
B)neural tube defects
C)late delivery
D)low birth weight
Q3) Exposure to intense heat or cold,radiation,extremely tight underwear and mumps are all possible causes for ________________.
A)pelvic inflammatory disease
B)low sperm count
C)endometriosis
D)epididymitis
Q4) A cervical cap is a small cup made of latex that is designed to fit snugly over the entire cervix.
Q5) The only temporary means of birth control for men is the condom.
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Chapter 11: A: Focus on Sexually Transmitted Infections Stis
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Q1) Use of condoms,female condoms and dental dams provide protection from STIs by
A)chemically neutralizing the sperm
B)preventing the implantation of an embryo on the uterine wall
C)providing a physical barrier between body fluids
D)decreasing the physical sensations associated with sexual activities
Q2) Treatment for epididymitis includes _______________.
A)anti-inflammatory medications
B)antibiotics
C)aspirin
D)surgical removal of the epididymis
Q3) Outline the ACOG (2008)and American Social Health Association (2011)recommendations to help you reduce your risk of contracting a sexually transmitted infection.
Q4) Mutual masturbation is generally considered to be a ___________________ risk sexual activity
A)very low
B)low
C)moderate
D)high
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Chapter 12: Recognizing Use, Misuse, Abuse, and Addiction to Drugs and
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Q1) The term which describes a phenomenon in which progressively a larger dose of a drug or more intense involvement in a behaviour is needed to produce the desired effects tolerance.
Q2) Shannon has strep throat,a bacterial infection.What type of medication will be prescribed?
A)analgesics
B)tranquilizers
C)amphetamines
D)antibiotics
Q3) Toshi takes aspirin to relieve her minor muscle aches.Her medication falls into which of the following drug categories?
A)over-the-counter
B)recreational
C)herbal preparations
D)commercial preparation
Q4) Drug receptor sites are located primarily in the brain.
A)True
B)False
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Q5) The interaction of two or more drugs is called synergism.
Q6) Describe why a behaviour can become addictive.
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Chapter 13: Using Alcohol, Tobacco, and Caffeine
Responsibly and Refraining From
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Q1) Irwin tours a vodka plant when visiting Russia.What process comes after the fermentation in the making of spirits such as vodka?
A)dilution
B)dissolution
C)re-fermentation
D)distillation
Q2) Smokeless tobacco is not as addictive as cigarettes.
A)True
B)False
Q3) Explain learned behavioural tolerance.
Q4) People who experience irregular heartbeat are cautioned against using caffeine because ____________________.
A)the resulting increase in heart rate might be life-threatening
B)their blood pressure might increase
C)their blood lipids increase
D)their energy levels increase
Q5) A child in an alcoholic home who tries to divert attention from the problem by being too good to be true plays the role of the family hero.
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Q6) What physiological reasons explain why tobacco may contribute to weight loss?
Chapter 14: Understanding Illicit Drugs
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Q1) InSite seeks to ______________ by providing drug users with syringes,filters,water and access to health care workers.
A)force people into rehab
B)enable drug use
C)increase incidence of HIV/AIDS
D)reduce harm
Q2) Currently,there is a lot of discussion regarding driving while 'high'.Do you believe it is a dangerous practice? Discuss the dangers of driving while being under the influence of marijuana.
Q3) These are structural analogues of more familiar illicit drugs designer drugs.
Q4) The sticky,thick resin of the cannabis plant is called hashish.
Q5) One of the highly publicized side effects of steroids is _______________.
A)migraine headaches
B)aggression and violence
C)aneurysm
D)jaw structure changes
Q6) The plant that cocaine is derived from is the cocoa plant.
A)True
B)False
Q7) Steroids shut down a male's production of the hormone testosterone.
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Chapter 15: A: Focus on Improving Your Sleep
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Q1) Explain the four stages of NREM sleep.
Q2) The hormone,released by the pineal gland,that causes drowsiness is ______________.
A)growth hormone
B)melatonin
C)melanin
D)insulin
Q3) A person's 24-hour cycle of sleeping,waking and performing daily activities is his or her _____________.
A)daily cycle
B)seasonal rhythm
C)circadian rhythm
D)habitual behaviour
Q4) Overweight and obese individuals may be more prone to the breathing-related sleep disorder known as ________________.
A)asthma
B)sleep apnea
C)COPD
D)hypertension
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Chapter 16: Reducing Risk for Cardiovascular Diseases and Cancer
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Q1) Obesity has a two-fold affect on cardiovascular disease risk because it also increases risk of ______________ which,in turn,increases risk of cardiovascular disease.
A)type 1 diabetes
B)emphysema
C)a compromised immune system
D)asthma
Q2) Cancers of the infection-fighting regions of the body are called lymphomas.
Q3) When Angeline seeks treatment for this sexually transmitted virus,her doctor tells her that it has been linked to an increased risk for cervical cancer.What virus is it?
A)hepatitis B
B)AIDS
C)human papilloma
D)chlamydia
Q4) High blood pressure is considered the leading cause for stroke and a major factor for heart disease.
A)True
B)False
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Q5) A blood pressure of 140/90 mmHg or greater is considered to be hypertensive.
Chapter 17: Controlling Risk for Infectious and
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Q1) Mack has a severe sore throat and has white pustules visible at the back of his throat.This is most probably a ________ infection.
A)staphylococcal
B)tuberculosis
C)Legionnaire's
D)streptococcal
Q2) Heather suffers from the type of seizure that has symptoms of mental confusion and a listless state characterized by lip smacking and repetitive movements.This seizure is called a ______________.
A)grand mal
B)petit mal
C)psychomotor
D)Jacksonian
Q3) Joshua has a disease where the mucous membranes of the walls of his large intestine have become inflamed.His diagnosis is ______________________.
A)diverticulosis
B)ulcerative colitis
C)IBS
D)ulceritis
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Chapter 18: A: Focus on Diabetes
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Q1) In which form of diabetes is the body not able to produce insulin?
A)type 1
B)type 2
C)gestational
D)metabolic syndrome
Q2) What is the primary difference between type 1 and type 2 diabetes?
Q3) Diabetes can result in weight loss because ______________.
A)so many calories are lost in the glucose that passes into the urine.
B)appetite is suppressed due to high blood sugar
C)a diabetic burns more calories during a given activity
D)excessive urination means loss of water weight
Q4) The body organ that filters excess glucose from the blood is the ______________.
A)spleen
B)liver
C)kidney
D)pancreas
Q5) What steps can an individual take to lower their risk of diabetes?
Q6) How does type 2 diabetes develop from early stages leading to a diagnosis?
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Chapter 19: Choosing Healthy Living for the Environment
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Q1) Juri lives in one of the two regions are responsible for approximately half of all carbon dioxide emissions.One of the regions is North America.Where is the other?
A)South America
B)India
C)Eastern Europe
D)Western Europe
Q2) Hydrocarbons are also known as ______________.
A)inorganic gases
B)volatile organic compounds
C)miasmic compounds
D)acid rain
Q3) Which of the following statements about ozone is true?
A)Close to earth, ozone poses no serious health threats.
B)Ozone in the stratosphere protects our planet from UV-B radiation.
C)Ozone is a chemical that is produced when oxygen interacts with water.
D)The ozone layer is located 60-100 km from the earth's surface.
Q4) The specific chemicals responsible for the rapid depletion of the ozone layer are called chlorofluorocarbons.
Q5) Noise is sound that can damage hearing or cause mental or emotional distress.
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Chapter 20: Preventing Violence, Abuse, and Injury
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Q1) Major assault is the most prevalent reported violent crime.
A)True
B)False
Q2) Domestic violence is referred to as the use of force to control and maintain power over another person in the home environment.
Q3) If you want to assist a victim of sexual assault,the best thing you can do is to believe him/her.
A)True
B)False
Q4) Libby is abused by her husband.The best predictor of this type of abusive behaviour is ________.
A)previous history of violence
B)marital dissatisfaction
C)alcohol use
D)abuse against children
Q5) The "boys will be boys" assumption in our society is that _____________.
A)Aggression is a male tendency.
B)Men can't control themselves once they are sexually aroused.
C)Women dress to provoke a sexual response.
D)Rape should go unreported.
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Chapter 21: Becoming a Wise Consumer of Health Services
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Q1) A medical practitioner who treats routine ailments,advises on preventive care,gives general medical advice and makes appropriate referrals when necessary is known as a primary care practitioner.
Q2) Jas is trying to find some healthy snacks to get her through studying for final exams.She is bewildered by the myriad of health and nutritional claims she sees on the packages.Why should she not base her decision solely on the health claim?
A)Only one claim is allowed to be put onto the packaging but there may be more benefits.
B)She should also consider the vitamin and mineral content of the food.
C)While the claim is true, there may be unhealthy aspects to the food.
D)The food may not be appetizing.
Q3) Which of the following is true about group practice?
A)The physicians in the group share the costs, but usually not the profits.
B)It reduces unnecessary duplication of equipment.
C)Critics say peer review in group practice does not improve quality of care.
D)Group practice can increase competition between doctors.
Q4) The dominant model of medicine in Canada is fee-for-service.
Q5) List and briefly describe three of the nonallopathic types of medicine listed in the text.
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Chapter 22: Preparing for Aging, Dying, and Death
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Q1) As we age,lines develop on the forehead and these lines,also called,"crow's feet",become more pronounced.
Q2) Elvin suffers from the most common psychological problem among the elderly.What does he suffer from?
A)chronic fatigue syndrome
B)manic depressive syndrome
C)depression
D)compulsiveness
Q3) Tom is 62 years old,and he needs to take a supplement in order to help his body absorb calcium.Which vitamin supplement is this?
A)A
B)D
C)C
D)E
Q4) Which of being following is a symptom of normal grief?
A)a feeling of tightness in the chest
B)the need to laugh all the time
C)an intense, painful feeling of anxiety
D)an intense throbbing in the temples
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Chapter 23: Focus on Financial Health
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Q1) What steps can you take to reduce your financial stress?
Q2) The first step to developing a realistic budget is to ______________.
A)track your expenses for one month
B)look for cheaper housing
C)sell your car
D)stop buying organic foods
Q3) When most people get a raise they end up ___________.
A)saving the extra money
B)rewarding themselves
C)donating the first paycheque
D)investing the money
Q4) In order to maintain your financial health,you need to know _____________.
A)the amount of money you have
B)the amount of money you owe
C)how much money your family will give you in case of emergency
D)the amount of money you have vs the amount that you owe
Q5) Discuss three ways you can deal with stress resulting from your financial situation.
Q6) Explain how some mental illnesses,such as being manic,can lead to loss of financial health.
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