Contemporary Health Issues
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Course Introduction
Contemporary Health Issues is a course that explores the current challenges, trends, and debates surrounding individual and public health in modern society. Students examine topics such as emerging infectious diseases, mental health, substance misuse, chronic illnesses, environmental health hazards, health disparities, and the role of technology in healthcare. Emphasis is placed on analyzing how social, cultural, economic, and political factors influence health outcomes and policies. The course encourages critical thinking and informed decision-making regarding personal health choices and community well-being, preparing students to actively engage with and address pressing health concerns in their daily lives and future careers.
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Connect Core Concepts in Health BIG 15th Edition by Paul
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Chapter 1: Taking Charge of Your Health
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Q1) Groups who have high poverty rates often have the worst health status.
A)True
B)False
Answer: True
Q2) Which of the following is currently America's number one cause of death?
A)accidents
B)cancer
C)heart disease
D)suicide
Answer: C
Q3) Janae has the goal of exercising at least 30 minutes a day,five days a week,in order to lose ten pounds within three months.According to the "SMART" criteria,the detail about three months makes her goals
A)realistic.
B)specific.
C)time-frame specific.
D)attainable.
Answer: C
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Chapter 2: Stress: The Constant Challenge
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Q1) In general,increased levels of cortisol are linked to a decreased function of the immune system.
A)True
B)False
Answer: True
Q2) A person who suppresses anger,often feels hopeless,and has exaggerated responses to minor stressors has characteristics of which personality type?
A)Type A
B)Type B
C)Type C
D)Type D
Answer: C
Q3) Philip is attempting to deal with his stress.Which of the following would NOT be helpful?
A)thinking and acting constructively
B)modifying his expectations to achievable levels
C)trying to remember as much information as possible
D)being present in each moment
Answer: C
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Chapter 3: Psychological Health
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Q1) Negative beliefs can be so strong that they become self-fulfilling prophesies.
A)True
B)False
Answer: True
Q2) It is important not to discuss suicide in front of someone you believe is contemplating suicide because you may give him or her ideas.
A)True
B)False
Answer: False
Q3) Which of the following statements about seeking professional psychological help is TRUE?
A)People who are certain they do not need professional health are psychologically healthy.
B)Seeking professional help for personal problems proves that you have a psychological illness.
C)For some,professional help is a choice;for others,it is a necessity.
D)Everyone will need professional help at some point in his or her life.
Answer: C
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Chapter 4: Intimate Relationships and Communication
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Q1) The roots of our identity and sense of self are found in our A)childhood.
B)peer group.
C)profession.
D)community.
Q2) One advantage cohabitation has over marriage is that
A)the health insurance benefits are better.
B)most societies are prefer cohabitation.
C)inheritance rights are better.
D)partners have a greater sense of autonomy.
Q3) Reciprocity refers to
A)give-and-take between friends.
B)mutual respect.
C)over-dependence.
D)sexual desire.
Q4) The process of divorce usually starts with physical separation. A)True
B)False
Q5) Couples who successfully weather the stresses of a new baby seem to have three characteristics in common.Name and describe them.
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Chapter 5: Sex and Your Body
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Q1) Which of the following sexual health problems in women can be caused by the organism Candida?
A)vaginitis
B)endometriosis
C)pelvic inflammatory disease
D)vulvodynia
Q2) Calcium is the only supplement proven to provide relief from PMS and PMDD symptoms.
A)True
B)False
Q3) Cybersex can be addictive.
A)True
B)False
Q4) Few prostitutes report being sexually abused as children.
A)True
B)False
Q5) As men grow older,the intensity of sexual response increases.
A)True
B)False
Q6) Name and describe the four phases of the human sexual response cycle.
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Chapter 6: Contraception
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Q1) The Essure female sterilization system works by
A)releasing steady doses of hormones that block ovulation.
B)forming a barrier that prevents sperm from entering the cervix.
C)causing scar tissue to form over implants and block the fallopian tubes.
D)changing the lining of the uterus to prevent implantation.
Q2) A contraceptive that physically blocks the sperm from reaching the egg is a A)barrier method.
B)hormonal method.
C)natural method.
D)surgical method.
Q3) Additional spermicide must be applied to a diaphragm ONLY if it has been inserted for more than 12 hours before intercourse.
A)True
B)False
Q4) Hormonal methods of contraception work primarily by blocking implantation. A)True
B)False
Q5) Oral contraceptives are the most popular reversible contraceptive among American women.Identify five advantages and five disadvantages associated with the use of oral contraceptives.
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Chapter 7: Abortion
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Q1) The overall abortion rate has declined steadily between the early 1980s and 2011.
A)True
B)False
Q2) The most general meaning of the word abortion is
A)a spontaneous expulsion of a fetus.
B)the same thing as miscarriage.
C)an artificially induced expulsion of a fetus.
D)any ending of a pregnancy.
Q3) Be able to identify some of the physical complications that may occur following an abortion,and also be able to explain how these complications can be minimized.
Q4) The top reason women give for choosing an abortion is
A)health concerns.
B)immaturity.
C)the fear of people learning about the pregnancy.
D)the way parenthood changes a person's life.
Q5) With any type of big decision,there may be psychological ramifications.Describe how you can be a supportive partner or friend to a woman who has experienced an abortion.
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Chapter 8: Pregnancy and Childbirth
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Q1) People from which of the following ethnic groups have a heightened risk of developing hemochromatosis (iron overload)?
A)African
B)Asian
C)Irish
D)Moroccan
Q2) Conception normally occurs in the A)ovary.
B)uterus.
C)vagina.
D)fallopian tube.
Q3) A young woman has a history of herpes.She is actively shedding virus during labor.Which of the following interventions will reduce the risk of herpes infection in the baby?
A)delivery by cesarean section
B)treatment with acyclovir during labor
C)application of antibiotic ointment to the baby's eyes after delivery
D)treatment of the lesion with an antiviral topical ointment
Q4) Describe at least three of the early signs and symptoms of pregnancy.
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Chapter 9: Drug Use and Addiction
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Q1) The main active ingredient in marijuana is PCP.
A)True
B)False
Q2) Developing strategies for resisting peer pressure is an effective technique in preventing drug abuse.
A)True
B)False
Q3) Addiction is a disease that disrupts the brain systems that regulate self-discipline and motor skills.
A)True
B)False
Q4) Which of the following is a psychological risk factor for drug dependence?
A)fetal exposure
B)sibling drug abuse
C)parent drug abuse
D)difficulty controlling impulses
Q5) Any bad habit or excessive behavior can be considered an addiction.
A)True
B)False
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Chapter 10: Alcohol: the Most Popular Drug
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Q1) Drinking alcohol while taking which of the following medications can increase the risk of stomach bleeding?
A)codeine
B)Benadryl
C)antibiotics
D)acetaminophen
Q2) Alcoholism among white men
A)almost always develops after age 50.
B)usually develops in conjunction with job loss or demotion.
C)often begins with heavy drinking in their teens or twenties.
D)is unlikely to lead to injuries or death.
Q3) What alcohol withdrawal symptom is linked to a mortality rate as high as 15 percent?
A)confusion
B)paranoia
C)seizures
D)delirium tremens
Q4) Fruity or sweetened alcoholic drinks often appeal to teenagers.
A)True
B)False
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Chapter 11: Tobacco Use
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Q1) Carey has been smoking two and a half packs of cigarettes every day for 10 years.If she were to stop smoking today,list at least six withdrawal symptoms that she would be likely to experience.
Q2) Heart disease caused by the formation of fatty deposits in the walls of the arteries is called
A)emphysema.
B)myocardial infarction.
C)atherosclerosis.
D)high cholesterol.
Q3) Compared with older smokers,adolescents are less vulnerable to developing nicotine dependence.
A)True
B)False
Q4) Which of the following BEST describes cigar use?
A)Its popularity is highest among African American males.
B)It does not lead to nicotine addiction.
C)It releases fewer toxins and carcinogens than smoking cigarettes.
D)It is made more harmful by inhaling.
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Chapter 12: Nutrition Basics
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Q1) Human body weight is composed of approximately _______________ water.
A)10-20 percent
B)35-45 percent
C)50-60 percent
D)75-85 percent
Q2) The essential fatty acids,linoleic and alpha-linolenic acids,are both
A)polyunsaturated.
B)saturated.
C)monounsaturated.
D)hydrosaturated.
Q3) When John doesn't eat enough carbohydrates to satisfy his body's needs,where will his body get the needed fuel?
A)fats
B)proteins
C)vitamins
D)minerals
Q4) Put together a sample day's diet that meets the recommended number of servings for all the food groups in the USDA's MyPlate.
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Chapter 13: Exercise for Health and Fitness
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Q1) In which of the following situations should John get a medical examination before beginning an exercise program?
A)if he is inactive and over 40 years of age
B)if he has diabetes or asthma
C)if he has a history of heart disease
D)all of these
Q2) Which one of the following statements about gender and strength training is TRUE?
A)Men have better-functioning muscle cells than women do.
B)Women tend to reduce body fat as a result of strength training.
C)Men are about 10 percent stronger in upper body strength when compared to women.
D)Testosterone levels in men are about four times higher than in women.
Q3) A sedentary lifestyle is classified as a major risk factor for cardiovascular disease.
A)True
B)False
Q4) Endurance training improves the function of the body's chemical systems.
A)True
B)False
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Chapter 14: Weight Management
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Q1) Describe the dangers and possible benefits (if they exist)to using commercial weight loss programs,OTC diet aids,prescription diet aids,or surgery to lose weight.Indicate when the severity of a person's obesity problem might justify using one or more of these options.
Q2) Mari would like to lose a few pounds,but she doesn't want to spend money on a special book,program,or foods.Mari usually fixes and eats her own breakfast and dinner at home,but she has lunch in her school's food court.Describe at least four lifestyle strategies she could try for successful weight loss on her own.
Q3) A condition called the female athlete triad consists of all of the following EXCEPT
A)abnormal eating patterns.
B)premature osteoporosis.
C)amenorrhea.
D)muscle dysmorphia.
Q4) Bariatric surgical procedures to help the extremely obese lose weight involve
A)removing localized fat deposits beneath the skin.
B)modifying the gastrointestinal tract to reduce food intake.
C)tightening sagging skin to improve body image.
D)cutting out layers of visceral fat from the abdomen.
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Chapter 15: Cardiovascular Health
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Q1) High blood pressure is best described as
A)a controllable risk factor for cardiovascular disease,and a disease itself.
B)a side effect of cardiovascular disease.
C)an end result of cardiovascular disease.
D)an uncontrollable risk factor for cardiovascular disease,and a disease itself.
Q2) Which of the following is NOT a "Type A" personality characteristic closely associated with heart disease?
A)hostility
B)ignorance
C)anger
D)cynicism
Q3) Among the following treatment options for mild to moderate hypertension,which should be the LAST option tried,after the others have failed to produce an improvement?
A)weight loss
B)regular exercise
C)reduction of salt intake
D)drug therapy
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Chapter 16: Cancer
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Q1) There is a link between human papillomavirus (HPV)infection and ovarian cancer.
A)True
B)False
Q2) Jen is wearing sunscreen with an SPF rating of 25.This means
A)Jen can stay in the sun 25 times longer,on average,without burning than if she hadn't applied sunscreen.
B)Jen can stay in the sun for 25 minutes without absorbing damage from ultraviolet radiation.
C)Jen's sunscreen has about one-fourth the UV radiation-blocking power of a sunscreen with a rating of SPF 100.
D)Jen should be wearing clothing with a high UPF rating to make up for the relative weakness of the sunscreen.
Q3) Which one of the following statements about cancer is FALSE?
A)Cancer cells can invade nerves.
B)Cancer is characterized by controlled growth of cells.
C)Cancer may or may not take the form of a tumor.
D)Cancer has the ability to metastasize.
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Chapter 17: Immunity and Infection
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Q1) Autoimmune diseases occur when
A)bacteria severely damage the immune system.
B)cancer creates an imbalance in the immune system.
C)the body erroneously recognizes its own cells as foreign.
D)a virus such as HIV destroys the immune system.
Q2) West Nile virus and hantavirus infections primarily involve transmission by vectors rather than person-to-person spread.
A)True
B)False
Q3) Define allergy and briefly explain how an allergic response occurs.List at least three common allergens and two strategies for dealing with allergies.
Q4) The yellowing of the skin and whites of the eyes associated with hepatitis is called A)hemorrhage.
B)toxic shock.
C)jaundice.
D)impetigo.
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Chapter 18: Sexually Transmitted Infections
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Q1) Which of the following statements about the asymptomatic phase of HIV infection is TRUE?
A)This period can last from 2 to 20 years.
B)During this period,the virus progressively infects and destroys cells of the immune system.
C)During this period,people can transmit the disease to others even if they are symptom free.
D)All of these statements are true.
Q2) HIV transmission cannot occur before ejaculation.
A)True
B)False
Q3) Describe the history of the current pattern of HIV infection in the United States and worldwide.What groups of people and areas of the world are affected? How is the virus most likely to be transmitted?
Q4) Which of the following is NOT a main route of HIV transmission?
A)specific kinds of sexual contact
B)direct exposure to infected blood
C)contact between an HIV-infected woman and her fetus during pregnancy
D)contact with an HIV-infected person's eating utensils
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Chapter 19: Environmental Health
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Q1) In the United States,the biggest component of household trash by weight is A)plastics.
B)paper products.
C)lawn waste.
D)metals.
Q2) Which of the following is NOT considered "e-waste"?
A)old computers
B)old televisions
C)used computer paper
D)old cell phones
Q3) Houseplants can help reduce concentrations of indoor air pollutants.
A)True
B)False
Q4) An environmentally friendly driving style includes all of the following EXCEPT
A)limiting the use of air conditioning.
B)staying within the speed limit.
C)avoiding quick starts.
D)keeping tires slightly underinflated.
Q5) Kelly is concerned about protecting her town's water supply.List and describe seven recommendations related to that goal.
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Chapter 20: Conventional and Complementary Medicine
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Q1) The United States ranks third worldwide in the number of surgical procedures performed each year.
A)True
B)False
Q2) Western researchers might explain the effects of acupuncture as being the result of A)correction of the flow of qi.
B)rebalancing of yin and yang.
C)stimulation of the body's release of natural painkillers and hormones.
D)desensitization of the tissue through deadened nerve endings.
Q3) The most commonly used form of CAM manual healing is A)acupressure.
B)Rolfing.
C)chiropractic.
D)massage.
Q4) The first step in the diagnostic process is
A)a physical exam.
B)taking medical tests.
C)a medical history.
D)a second opinion.
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Chapter 21: Personal Safety
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Q1) Alcohol intoxication plays a significant role in up to half of all adult pedestrian fatalities.
A)True
B)False
Q2) For maximum safety,bicycle riders should ride against the flow of traffic.
A)True
B)False
Q3) Unintentional injuries are the leading cause of death in the United States for people A)who are retired.
B)under age 45.
C)85 and older.
D)aged 50 to 55.
Q4) The leading cause of workplace death of women is A)severe lacerations.
B)homicide.
C)electrocution.
D)crushing injuries.
Q5) List ten strategies for reducing the risk of motor vehicle injuries.
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Chapter 22: Aging: A Vital Process
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Q1) The disease in which fluid buildup inside the eye causes an increase in pressure that can lead to blindness is
A)glaucoma.
B)cataracts.
C)conjunctivitis.
D)presbyopia.
Q2) Of the following,who is at risk for developing glaucoma?
A)a person with a family history of the disease
B)any person over the age of 60
C)African Americans over the age of 40
D)all of these
Q3) Which of the following is a sign of potential alcohol or drug dependence in older adults?
A)depression
B)unexplained falls
C)malnutrition
D)all of these
Q4) Medicare pays most of the costs associated with nursing home care.
A)True
B)False
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Chapter 23: Dying and Death
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Q1) A mature understanding of death eliminates anxiety about it.
A)True
B)False
Q2) Describe the stage-based model of coping with imminent death and provide hypothetical examples for each stage.Explain why Kübler-Ross's stage-based model has been largely replaced by a more task-based model.
Q3) Which of the following statements about physician-assisted death is TRUE?
A)The physician always provides and administers the lethal drugs.
B)It is legal only in five states in the United States.
C)At the patient's explicit request,it allows a doctor to inject the patient with a fatal drug.
D)All of these statements are true.
Q4) Bill's current condition can be described as
A)the active dying stage of a steady trajectory of dying.
B)the depression stage of imminent death.
C)the chronic phase of dying.
D)problem-based coping with dying.
Q5) Rejection is a possible problem in transplants from deceased organ donors.
A)True
B)False
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