Contemporary Health Issues
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Course Introduction
Contemporary Health Issues examines the major health challenges and trends facing individuals and communities in today's rapidly changing world. The course explores topics such as chronic diseases, infectious diseases, environmental and occupational health, mental health, health disparities, nutrition, substance abuse, and global health concerns. Students will analyze the complex interplay of biological, social, economic, and cultural factors that influence health outcomes and learn about strategies for prevention, intervention, and health promotion. Emphasis is placed on evaluating current research, policies, and practices to develop informed perspectives on emerging health issues.
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Connect Core Concepts in Health Brief 14th Edition by Paul M. Insel
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Chapter 1: Taking Charge of Your Health
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Q1) Chances of success in behavior management increase if
A)the goals provide a difficult challenge.
B)legalistic tracking systems are avoided.
C)environmental cues are accounted for.
D)the change is seen as temporary.
Answer: C
Q2) When compared to the overall U.S.population,Asian Americans have
A)higher rates of obesity.
B)higher rates of heart disease.
C)lower overall death rates.
D)shorter life expectancies.
Answer: C
Q3) The belief in one's ability to be successful in the performance of a given task is termed
A)self-concept.
B)self-efficacy.
C)self-esteem.
D)self-fulfilling prophecy.
Answer: B
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Chapter 2: Stress: The Constant Challenge
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Q1) Beth has enrolled in the most difficult course of her college career.Her friend wants to drop the class,but Beth views it as an opportunity for growth.Beth has the trait of hardiness.
A)True
B)False
Answer: True
Q2) Which of the following are common sources of stress for most college students?
A)academics and time management
B)children and pets
C)laundry and dishes
D)involvement in political causes
Answer: A
Q3) Research supports the regular use of marijuana as an effective stress management technique.
A)True
B)False
Answer: False
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Chapter 3: Psychological Health
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Q1) It is easier to identify criteria for good psychological health than it is to identify criteria for poor psychological health.
A)True
B)False
Answer: False
Q2) People with the quality of acceptance usually
A)have a positive but realistic perception of themselves.
B)have a higher opinion of themselves than is healthy.
C)feel good about themselves but rarely live up to their self-image.
D)are intolerant of their own imperfections.
Answer: A
Q3) Which of the following statements accurately describes self-actualized people?
A)They are largely able to accept themselves and others.
B)They are outer-directed in their view of the world around them.
C)They do not trust their own senses and feelings.
D)They are autocratic in their decision-making.
Answer: A
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Chapter 4: Intimate Relationships and Communication
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Q1) A common issue that can hurt a relationship is expecting A)your partner to change.
B)that your partner loves you.
C)physical and emotional intimacy.
D)that you can trust your partner.
Q2) Intimacy and sex are the same.
A)True
B)False
Q3) Conflict can be a sign that a relationship is growing. A)True
B)False
Q4) The greatest stress-producing event in life is usually A)divorce.
B)marriage.
C)the death of spouse.
D)the birth of a chilD.
Q5) The process of divorce usually starts with physical separation. A)True B)False
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Chapter 5: Sexuality, Pregnancy, and Childbirth
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Q1) Cigarette use during pregnancy is likely to result in a baby
A)with low birth weight.
B)with mental impairment.
C)born with anemia.
D)born with cancer.
Q2) After another 4 months,Amy learns that she is 6 weeks pregnant.During her first prenatal visit,Amy can expect all the following EXCEPT
A)encouragement to maintain her exercise regime.
B)instructions to avoid alcohol,tobacco,and other drugs.
C)information about a healthy pregnancy weight gain.
D)the ability to hear the baby's heartbeat.
Q3) The first stage of labor is characterized by
A)delivery of the placentA.
B)crowning.
C)dilation of the cervix.
D)lightening.
Q4) Signs of preeclampsia include elevated blood pressure and swelling.
A)True
B)False
Q5) Name and describe the four phases of the human sexual response cycle.
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Chapter 6: Contraception and Abortion
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Q1) Uterine perforation is a frequent complication associated with early abortion.
A)True
B)False
Q2) Additional spermicide has to be applied to a diaphragm ONLY if it has been inserted for more than 12 hours before intercourse.
A)True
B)False
Q3) The term viable means that a pregnancy exists and the fetus is developing.
A)True
B)False
Q4) Which of the following is a characteristic of cervical secretions observed at the time of ovulation?
A)clear,thick mucus
B)cloudy,sticky mucus
C)clear,slippery mucus
D)cloudy,slippery mucus
Q5) Surgical birth control methods are considered permanent.
A)True
B)False
Q6) Briefly describe the recent legal history of abortion in the United States.
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Chapter 7: Drug Misuse and Addiction
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Q1) According to the American Psychiatric Association,which of the following is NOT a characteristic behavior of compulsive gambling?
A)unsuccessful efforts to cut back or quit gambling
B)using gambling to escape problems
C)quitting once the gambler wins their money back
D)a preoccupation with gambling
Q2) When Kristen began to smoke,she used only 3-5 cigarettes a day.Now,for her to feel in control during the day,she has to smoke 18 cigarettes.What is she experiencing?
A)substance abuse
B)substance dependence
C)tolerance
D)withdrawal
Q3) Effects of marijuana include
A)decreased heart rate.
B)dilation of blood vessels in the eyes.
C)a tense attitude.
D)increased attentiveness.
Q4) Explain some of the economic and social costs of drug abuse that modern society faces.
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Chapter 8: Alcohol and Tobacco
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Q1) Which of the following BEST describes environmental tobacco smoke?
A)Its effects may take several weeks to become evident.
B)It rarely causes death.
C)It is safe at low or moderate levels.
D)It has been linked to sudden infant death syndrome.
Q2) Cardiovascular benefits from moderate alcohol consumption may be due to
A)reduced stress on the heart muscle.
B)lower heart rate.
C)increased levels of HDL cholesterol.
D)sedation.
Q3) Long-term effects of chronic alcohol use are usually limited to the liver and digestive system.
A)True
B)False
Q4) Rates of smoking are consistent across various ethnic groups.
A)True B)False
Q5) Sleeping speeds up the rate of alcohol metabolization.
A)True
B)False
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Chapter 9: Nutrition Basics
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Q1) Of the 20 common amino acids,how many of these are termed "essential"?
A)1
B)5
C)9
D)11
Q2) Incomplete proteins are missing at least one essential amino acid.
A)True
B)False
Q3) Carotenoids,vitamin C,and vitamin E are antioxidants.
A)True
B)False
Q4) Essential nutrients include all of the following EXCEPT A)vitamins.
B)minerals.
C)enzymes. D)proteins.
Q5) List and describe the various types of vegetarian diets mentioned in your text.Discuss at least two advantages and disadvantages associated with choosing a vegetarian diet.
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Chapter 10: Exercise for Health and Fitness
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Q1) Which of the following is a person with excessive body fat more likely to experience than a person with a healthy body composition?
A)diabetes
B)joint problems
C)back pain
D)all of these
Q2) Endurance training can improve the function of the body's metabolic health.
A)True
B)False
Q3) One of the easiest ways to determine appropriate endurance exercise intensity involves measuring
A)blood pressure.
B)resistance.
C)heart rate.
D)running pace.
Q4) Stretching exercises should ideally be performed
A)with a swinging,bouncing motion.
B)within a 5-minute time period.
C)to the point of moderate pain.
D)5 to 7 days a week.
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Chapter 11: Weight Management
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Q1) Which of the following is an effective strategy for successful weight management?
A)Choose foods with a low energy density and a high nutrient density.
B)Learn appropriate porion sizes for various foods.
C)Drink fewer calories in the form of sugar-sweetened beverages.
D)All of these choices are effective.
Q2) Define essential fat and percent body fat.Identify and describe three methods for assessing body weight and body composition.
Q3) A health risk associated with anorexia nervosa is
A)low blood pressure.
B)eroded tooth enamel.
C)chronic hoarseness.
D)stomach rupture.
Q4) What is the over-the-counter,lower dose version of the fat-blocking prescription drug Xenical (orlistat)?
A)Olean
B)Alli
C)Garcinia Cambogia
D)Guarana
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Chapter 12: Cardiovascular Disease and Cancer
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Q1) Damage to the heart muscle because of lack of blood supply is called A)myocardial infarction.
B)angina pectoris.
C)ischemia.
D)cardiac arrest.
Q2) The majority of women who are diagnosed with breast cancer have an inherited genetic risk of the disease.
A)True
B)False
Q3) Those most at risk of developing skin cancer include all of the following EXCEPT A)people who use tanning lamps.
B)people with naturally dark skin.
C)people with a family history of skin cancer.
D)people who were severely sunburned as children.
Q4) A blood-filled pocket bulging out from a weak spot in an artery wall is called a(n) A)embolism.
B)thrombus.
C)fibrillation.
D)aneurysm.
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Chapter 13: Immunity and Infection
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Q1) Cell-mediated immune response
A)is a function of killer T cells.
B)is a function of B cells.
C)stimulates the production of antibodies.
D)uses antibodies to recruit macrophages to help clean up.
Q2) HIV lives only within cells and body fluids,not outside the body.
A)True
B)False
Q3) Lisa had a risky sexual encounter (sexual intercourse without a condom)while intoxicated.Even though she has no symptoms,she is worried that she may have contracted an STI.What can Lisa do to reduce her risk of serious complications from STIs? What types of tests and treatments might be helpful for her?
Q4) Which of the following illnesses is caused by protozoa?
A)hepatitis.
B)meningitis.
C)histoplasmosis.
D)malaria.
Q5) Herpes is incurable.
A)True
B)False
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Chapter 14: Environmental Health
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Q1) If Alec wants to reduce the chance that he is contributing to the formation of smog,he should limit his driving time/distance in all of the following areas or conditions EXCEPT
A)sunny weather.
B)times of heaviest traffic.
C)cold weather.
D)a valley surrounded by mountains.
Q2) Sewage sludge is sometimes used as a fertilizer,unless it is contaminated with A)heavy metals.
B)high concentrations of water purifiers.
C)high concentrations of fluoride.
D)agricultural chemicals.
Q3) 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.
Q4) Solid waste rapidly decomposes once buried in a sanitary landfill.
A)True
B)False
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Chapter 15: Conventional and Complimentary Medicine
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Q1) A typical indemnity health insurance plan
A)costs consumers less money than other types of plans cost.
B)restricts which physicians patients may use.
C)bases coverage on the usual and customary charges for services.
D)has all of these characteristics.
Q2) If you have a cough that lasts for three weeks,you should consult a physician.
A)True
B)False
Q3) Michelle is concerned about the medication her doctor has prescribed for treatment of her ailment.What questions should she ask her physician or pharmacist to ensure the safety and effectiveness of her treatment?
Q4) Ramon has been stung by a bee and is now becoming short of breath.Which of the following is likely to be the best strategy for dealing with Ramon's symptom?
A)waiting an hour to see if his condition improves
B)self-treatment with over-the-counter antihistamine
C)calling a physician's office for advice
D)going to an emergency room
Q5) Describe the two main forms of health insurance.List two advantages and disadvantages associated with each.
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Chapter 16: Personal Safety
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Q1) The leading cause of fire deaths is
A)careless smoking.
B)cooking.
C)furnace problems.
D)unattended candles.
Q2) Which of the following is probably the most practical suggestion that will be made during the seminars for reducing the risk of becoming a victim of violence?
A)Don't go out alone late at night.
B)Carry mace or pepper spray.
C)Enroll in a self-defense course.
D)Avoid any type of conflict in relationships.
Q3) Which one of the following statements is perhaps the most accurate explanation for the college's low incidence of reported date rape?
A)The low incidence reflects the trend that date rape is decreasing on college campuses.
B)A low incidence of date rape is not unusual in small colleges.
C)The incidence is low because the campus does not have coed residence halls.
D)The incidence is falsely low because most cases of rape are not reporteD.
Q4) List at least eight strategies for reducing the risk of motor vehicle injuries.
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Chapter 17: The Challenge of Aging
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Q1) Describe the concept of brain death and how it is used.Contrast it with the other definitions of death.
Q2) Medicare pays most of the costs associated with nursing home care.
A)True
B)False
Q3) Children usually gain an accurate understanding of the finality of death between the ages of 6 and 9.
A)True
B)False
Q4) The case of Terri Schiavo in 2003 demonstrated that indicating in writing one's own preferences for life-sustaining treatment in advance of being incapacitated by illness or injury has little value.
A)True
B)False
Q5) Juan is in his late teens.To prepare for the aging process,he should A)assess his financial status.
B)reevaluate his health insurance plans.
C)establish good health habits.
D)develop important relationships.
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