Contemporary Health Issues
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Course Introduction
This course explores current health challenges facing individuals and societies, including emerging infectious diseases, chronic illnesses, mental health, environmental health concerns, and healthcare disparities. Students will examine the biological, social, cultural, and economic factors influencing health outcomes, as well as public health initiatives and policies designed to address these issues. Through case studies, discussions, and research, participants will develop a comprehensive understanding of the complexities of modern health issues and the role of prevention, intervention, and advocacy in promoting well-being at both local and global levels.
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Choosing Health 3rd Edition by April Lynch
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Chapter 1: Health in the 21st Century
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Q1) State, local, and federal policies can indirectly have a positive effect on health.
A)True
B)False
Answer: True
Q2) Under- and mal-nourishment, a major concern in developing countries can lead to A) increases in infection susceptibility.
B) HIV infection.
C) antibiotic resistance.
D) type II diabetes.
Answer: A
Q3) One of the two <u>primary</u> initiatives of Healthy People 2020 is to explore A) strategies to increase awareness about immunizations.
B) strategies to decrease substance abuse.
C) strategies to achieve health equity for all people.
D) techniques to improve mental health.
Answer: C
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Chapter 2: Psychological Health
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Q1) To treat his fear of heights, Michael participated in a type of therapy that allowed him to focus on changing his habits, which may have improved his psychological health. Which of the following treatments did Michael most likely engage in?
A) Electroshock therapy
B) Medication therapy
C) Acceptance and Commitment therapy
D) Behavior therapy
Answer: D
Q2) Psychological health encompasses which of the following dimensions of health?
A) Spiritual & Physical
B) Mental & Financial
C) Emotional & Disease Related
D) Mental & Emotional
Answer: D
Q3) The typical college student is likely to experience loneliness, sadness, anxiety or stress at some point.
A)True
B)False
Answer: True
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Chapter 3: Stress Management
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Q1) All of the following are effective strategies for managing debt<u> except</u>
A) seek advice from free websites sponsored by your financial aid office.
B) ask for an emergency loan from financial aid services to pay off high interest rate credit cards.
C) open several credit cards to spread debt balance.
D) seek campus and/or consumer debt relief programs and classes.
Answer: C
Q2) The body's fight or flight response to eustress does not produce the increases in heart rate and breathing that are triggered during a state of distress.
A)True
B)False
Answer: False
Q3) All the following are effective ways to change your perceptions of stressors except
A) setting realistic expectations.
B) build your self- esteem.
C) have a sense of humor.
D) be more critical of yourself.
Answer: D
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Chapter 4: Sleep, Your Body, and Your Mind
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Q1) Which of the following conditions is more common, generally tied to behavior such as substance abuse, and often to other medical disorders such as heart disease?
A) Primary insomnia
B) Secondary insomnia
C) Tertiary insomnia
D) Quaternary insomnia
Q2) Sleep apnea patients are advised to sleep
A) on their sides.
B) on their backs.
C) on their stomachs.
D) sitting up slightly.
Q3) List the various treatments for sleep apnea as outlined in the text.
Q4) Both variations of nocturnal eating disorder could be related to A) history of obsessive compulsive disorder.
B) history of clinical obesity.
C) family history of narcolepsy.
D) gender.
Q5) List the three primary regions of the human brain, and their function in the maintenance and structure of sleep.
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Chapter 5: Nutrition
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Q1) Which of the following is not a fat-soluble vitamin?
A) Vitamin A
B) Vitamin D
C) Vitamin C
D) Vitamin E
Q2) Miguel is on a budget, but he is concerned about pesticide residue and wants to buy more organic produce. Which of the following foods should he purchase from the organic section based on pesticide absorption?
A) Corn
B) Onions
C) Peas
D) Apples
Q3) If athletes consume two to three times the recommended amount of protein, they will accelerate muscle growth and decrease body fat.
A)True
B)False
Q4) Omega six fatty acids are found in fish and flaxseed oil.
A)True
B)False
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Chapter 6: Physical Activity for Fitness and Health
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Q1) Jeff has diabetes. He wants to exercise but he also wants to make sure he does so safely. What are some things Jeff can do to reduce his risk and ensure an effective workout?
Q2) Water is the best choice for rehydration during all the following exercises <u>except</u>
A) a 30-minute jog on a treadmill.
B) workout 60-minute group exercise class.
C) a 1/2 marathon.
D) a 60-minute pick-up basketball game.
Q3) The primary difference between overload and progressive overload is
A) overload produces greater gains in endurance.
B) progressive overload requires multiple modes of training.
C) progressive overload is gradual and steady.
D) overload is slow and gradual.
Q4) Exercise can prevent type 2 diabetes by increasing the body's ability to A) use carbohydrates for energy. B) raise blood sugar levels.
C) move through a full range of motion.
D) use insulin.
Q5) Name and describe the components of the FITT principle.
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Chapter 7: Body Image, Body Weight
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Q1) Explain why an overweight person in college should be concerned about his or her weight now, rather than believing that the problem should be addressed when they get older. Provide two strategies an overweight person can incorporate to lose the extra weight.
Q2) Which is a possible limitation of using BMI as an indicator of healthful weight?
A) It is not a reliable calculator for pregnant females.
B) It often overestimates body fat in geriatric patients.
C) It is difficult to calculate correctly in sedentary populations.
D) It is not a reliable indicator for athletes with higher amounts of lean muscle mass..
Q3) Being physically inactive contributes to a higher metabolic rate.
A)True
B)False
Q4) Consuming higher than recommended amounts of protein will help you lose weight.
A)True
B)False
Q5) The average American today eats about 570 more calories per day than in 1977.
A)True
B)False
Q6) How does a person's body image affect eating behaviors?
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Chapter 8: Addictions and Drug Use
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Q1) Review community and campus based programs for students struggling with a substance abuse disorder.
Q2) Methamphetamine is chemically similar to amphetamine but is even more potent and harmful.
A)True
B)False
Q3) The prescription drugs most commonly misused are
A) depressants.
B) narcotics.
C) stimulants.
D) antidepressants.
Q4) Psilocybin causes users to experience
A) an elevated sense of pleasure.
B) increased energy.
C) hallucinations.
D) depression.
Q5) Describe the five basic ways that people self-administer drugs, and explain their effects.
Q6) What are some of the health concerns surrounding long-term marijuana use?
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Q7) What are some of the potential health risks associated with methamphetamine use?
Chapter 9: Alcohol and Tobacco Use and Abuse
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Q1) Alcohol is associated with three forms of liver disease.
A)True
B)False
Q2) Describe the START method as a smoking cessation strategy?
Q3) Robert has been a smoker for two years. For the past three months he has been coughing up mucus and wheezing. His symptoms suggest he may have A) emphysema.
B) asthma.
C) chronic bronchitis.
D) None of the answers are correct.
Q4) According to a national survey, fewer than 10% of college students have never tried alcohol.
A)True
B)False
Q5) Having a BAC of ________ or greater will qualify you for a DWI arrest.
A) .02%
B) .05%
C) .06%
D) .08%
Q6) Discuss three options available for people trying to quit smoking.
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Chapter 10: Social Relationships and Communication
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Q1) What is "hooking up"?
Q2) Discuss at least five characteristics of a dysfunctional relationship.
Q3) Toxic relationships in which neither partner is happy are referred to as empty relationships.
A)True
B)False
Q4) What is "Sternberg's Triangular Theory of Love"?
Q5) Which of the following is an example of assortative mating?
A) Joe is Caucasian and is dating Pam, who is Asian.
B) Sue is Muslim and marries Lamar, who is Methodist.
C) Sammy is thin but is attracted to Mary, who is obese.
D) Jessica has a PhD in biology and marries David, who is a physician.
Q6) What have studies found regarding the notion that "opposites attract"?
Q7) Married men die seven years earlier on average than single men.
A)True
B)False
Q8) An estimated 10 percent of women who have a child born out of wedlock live in poverty.
A)True
B)False
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Chapter 11: Sexuality, Contraception, and Reproductive
Choices
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Q1) The American Congress of Obstetricians and Gynecologists recommend that a female should have her first gynecological visit when she is
A) between the ages of 13-15.
B) at age 18.
C) at age 21.
D) at age 24.
Q2) Which of the following triggers end of menstruation around day 6?
A) Estrogen reaching the uterus
B) Progesterone reaching the uterus
C) A decrease in FSH
D) Ovulation
Q3) A symptom of an enlarged prostate gland is impaired flow of urine.
A)True
B)False
Q4) Circumcision is the surgical removal of the
A) glans.
B) vas deferens.
C) foreskin.
D) scrotum.
Q5) List five changes that occur in a pregnant woman's body.
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Chapter 12: Preventing Infectious Diseases and Sexually
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Q1) All of the following are correct about vaccines <U>except</U>
A) they can be prepared from weakened pathogens.
B) they can cause autism.
C) they allow the body to develop immunity to a pathogen without being ill.
D) they induce active immunity.
Q2) Arielle just adopted a dog from the animal shelter. It is important that her dog should be vaccinated against contracting and transmitting this infection.
A) Tuberculosis
B) MRSA
C) H1N1 virus
D) Rabies
Q3) Passive immunity only has the potential to last a few months.
A)True
B)False
Q4) Malaria is typically transmitted through the bites of infected
A) mosquitoes.
B) birds.
C) ticks.
D) fleas.
Q5) Discuss four important questions to ask someone prior to having sex.
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Chapter 13: Diabetes, Cardiovascular Disease, and Cancer
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Q1) It is important for Ariana to take all her prescribed antibiotics for strep throat, so that it doesn't lead to
A) ischemic stroke.
B) congestive heart failure.
C) rheumatic heart disease.
D) atherosclerosis.
Q2) Stephanie engages in several health-risk behaviors, including smoking, lack of physical activity, and poor diet. If she chooses to change only one of these behaviors, which change will have the biggest impact on reducing her risk of developing a chronic disease?
A) Inactivity
B) Smoking
C) Poor diet
D) Each will have the same impact.
Q3) All of the following are found in arterial plaque <U>except</U>
A) calcium.
B) cholesterol.
C) triglycerides.
D) c-reactive protein.
Q4) What dietary behaviors reduce a person's risk of Type 2 diabetes?
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Chapter 14: Consumer Health
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Q1) Which of the following home health tests would better be taken at a clinic or hospital where on-site counseling is available?
A) Pregnancy test
B) Cholesterol test
C) Blood sugar test
D) HIV test
Q2) All of the following are characteristics of over-the-counter medications <U>except</U>
A) they have benefits that outweigh the risks.
B) they have high potential for misuse.
C) they can be used for self-diagnosed illnesses.
D) they do not require consultation with a health practitioner.
Q3) Personalized medicine will be based on an individual's DNA.
A)True
B)False
Q4) A retail clinic, such as a drug store, may provide vaccines and screenings.
A)True
B)False
Q5) What distinguishes conventional medicine from complementary and alternative medicine (CAM)?
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Chapter 15: Personal Safety and Injury Prevention
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Q1) When a person is choking and their airway blocked, approximately how long until permanent brain damage can occur?
A) 1 minute
B) 6 minutes
C) 15 minutes
D) 20 minutes
Q2) Mass shootings at schools and universities have led to all the following <U>except</U>
A) increased crime rates on elementary, middle, and high school campuses since 2004.
B) new emergency response plans and procedures on campuses.
C) upgraded communication systems on campuses.
D) new safety services for students, faculty, and staff.
Q3) Victims of sexual violence can experience sexual dysfunction. A)True
B)False
Q4) Name 4 factors that constitute aggressive driving.
Q5) Most hate crimes are driven by a person's sexual orientation. A)True B)False
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Chapter 16: Your Environment, Your Health
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Q1) Acid rain is a combination of carbon dioxide and sulfur dioxide.
A)True
B)False
Q2) Dioxins have been linked to cancer.
A)True
B)False
Q3) All of the following are examples of social reforms to help curb population growth <U>except</U>
A) increased opportunities for people to immigrate to the United States.
B) more opportunities for women to pursue a higher education.
C) increased access to contraception.
D) increased professional opportunities for women.
Q4) Listening to music on a personal device, such as an MP3 player is less damaging to hearing than exposure to busy city traffic noise.
A)True
B)False
Q5) Why is the burning of fossil fuels problematic?
Q6) What daily choices contribute to your carbon footprint?
Q7) Describe four things you can do to reduce water pollution.
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Q8) Describe three ways you can reduce your energy consumption.
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Chapter 17: Aging Well
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Q1) All of the following factors contribute to the gender gap in longevity <U>except</U>
A) later development of CVD in women.
B) men engage in fewer risk taking behaviors.
C) lower rates of smoking in women.
D) women have a back up set of genes because of their xx chromosomes.
Q2) Life support systems are palliative care support systems.
A)True
B)False
Q3) Physician-assisted suicide is legal in ten states.
A)True
B)False
Q4) Smoking brings on earlier menopause and increases hot flashes.
A)True
B)False
Q5) What defines clinical death?
A) A cessation of cellular respiration
B) A lack of heartbeat
C) A lack of all brain activity
D) A combination of medical criteria
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