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Health Education
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Health Education explores the fundamental principles, strategies, and practices necessary for promoting and maintaining individual and community health. The course examines the physical, mental, emotional, and social factors that influence health behaviors and outcomes. Students will learn about key topics such as nutrition, physical activity, disease prevention, substance abuse, mental health, sexual health, and environmental influences. Emphasis is placed on effective communication, designing health promotion programs, and evaluating public health issues in diverse populations, empowering students to become informed advocates for healthier lifestyles and communities.
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Diseases of the Human Body 5th Edition by
Carol D. Tamparo
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Chapter 1: The Disease Process
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Q1) Factors influencing the disease process in elderly clients include:
A) Chromosomal disorder.
B) Decreased immunity.
C) Degenerative conditions.
D) Both B and C
Answer: D
Q2) Sequela
A)Structures that make up DNA
B)Disease-producing organisms
C)Drugs used to prevent or stop vomiting
D)Pairs of genes that possess identical genes from each parent
E)Drugs that relieve pain
F)Pathological condition that results from a prior disease, injury, or attack
G)Insufficient oxygenation of arterial blood
H)Hospital-acquired infection
I)Labored or difficulty breathing
J)Severe physiological distress
Answer: F
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Chapter 2: Integrative Medicine and Complementary Therapies
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Q1) Mind-body medicine promotes a strong interrelatedness between:
A) Emotions.
B) Stress.
C) The body's reaction through the immune system.
D) All of the above
Answer: D
Q2) Which of the following statements is not true about stress?
A) Biological organisms require some stress in order to maintain their well-being.
B) Stress is always an indication of physical pain in the body.
C) Stress may produce pathological changes in the body.
D) The recognition of stress in one's life is essential to a healthy lifestyle.
Answer: B
Q3) Bioenergetic therapy concentrates on modifying the disease process by directing energy (electrical or magnetic) away from the body.
A)True
B)False
Answer: False
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Chapter 3: Pain and Its Managament
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Q1) Acupuncture, using long thin needles, is a technique to treat certain painful conditions and produce regional anesthesia.
A)True
B)False
Answer: True
Q2) Yoga is a system of beliefs and practices, the goal of which is to teach mind and body unity.
A)True
B)False
Answer: True
Q3) Heart rate and blood pressure always increase with acute pain.
A)True
B)False
Answer: False
Q4) Reiki is a Korean technique that promotes stress reduction and healing.
A)True
B)False
Answer: False
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Chapter 4: Infectious and Communicable Diseases
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Q1) A viral respiratory infection that may be prevented by immunization is:
A) The common cold.
B) Type A and type B influenza.
C) Chronic fatigue syndrome.
D) SARS.
Q2) The specific Escherichia coli O157:H7 bacteria that causes serious illness is spread by:
A) Swimming in sewage-contaminated water.
B) Undercooked contaminated ground beef.
C) Pasteurized milk and fruit juices.
D) Both A and B
Q3) The white blood cells affected the most by HIV are:
A) T3 monocytes.
B) Eosinophils.
C) T4 lymphocytes.
D) Neutrophils.
Q4) A communicable disease is an infectious disease that is readily transmitted from one individual to another.
A)True
B)False
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Chapter 5: Cancer
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Q1) Common diagnostic procedures for cancer include:
A) Biopsy.
B) Papanicolaou test and mammography.
C) Tumor markers, such as CEA and PSA.
D) All of the above
Q2) Reed-Sternberg
A)Stem cell transplant from an identical twin
B)Abnormal growth of cells
C)A form of lung cancer due to exposure to asbestos
D)Burning of cancer tissue with electrical current
E)Radioactive form of an element
F)Stem cell transplant from an unrelated person
G)Spread of cancerous cells through circulatory system
H)Benign tumor of bone
I)Excessive growth of cells
J)Unusual giant cell
Q3) A distant stage cancer is when the cancerous cells have disappeared.
A)True
B)False
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Chapter 6: Congenital Diseases and Disorders
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Q1) Diagnostic procedure(s) for sickle cell anemia include(s):
A) Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and computed tomography (CT).
B) Hemoglobin electrophoresis.
C) Biopsy of specialized blood cells.
D) Measurement of WBC levels.
Q2) There is a characteristic musty odor to the child's perspiration and urine due to a metabolite in which of the following diseases?
A) Phenylketonuria
B) Cystic fibrosis
C) Cerebral palsy
D) Hirschsprung disease
Q3) Which of the following is true of cleft lip and cleft palate?
A) Cleft lip is more common than cleft palate.
B) They are thought to be a multifactorial genetic disorder.
C) The combination of the two occurs in approximately 1:5000 births.
D) One surgery is generally all that is needed to correct cleft lip and cleft palate.
Q4) The most common congenital abnormalities affect the cardiovascular system.
A)True
B)False
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Chapter 7: Mental Health Diseases and Disorders
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Q1) Echolalia
A)Increased substance use to achieve previous effects
B)Chemical messenger in the brain
C)Not speaking
D)Parrot-like repetition
E)Inability to speak owing to dementia
F)False belief held in the face of strong contradictory evidence
G)Inability to act appropriately in acute episodes of mental illness
H)Perceiving something that is not there or someone who is not there
I)Decreased motivation
J)Insertion of one part into another
Q2) A common complementary medicine that is contraindicated in a number of medical conditions but has been used to treat depression is:
A) St. Croix's balm.
B) Ground shark's teeth.
C) St. John's wort.
D) Folate.
Q3) ADHD is recognized as a disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act.
A)True
B)False
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Chapter 8: Skin Diseases and Disorders
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Q1) Pyoderma
A)Discoloration of fingers or toes after exposure to changes in temperature
B)Small raised areas of skin filled with pus
C)Nose becomes enlarged and misshapen
D)An acute, pus-causing, inflammatory skin disease
E)Skin that is chaffed or roughened
F)Pigment that gives skin its color
G)Blackheads
H)Fibrous protein that gives skin its flexibility
I)Solid elevation less than 1 cm
J)Agents to cleanse or peel the skin
Q2) An acute inflammatory eruption of highly painful vesicles, mostly on the trunk of the body, is
A) Impetigo.
B) Herpes zoster.
C) Herpes simplex.
D) Furuncles.
Q3) The skin is composed of the epidermis, the dermis, and the subcutaneous layer.
A)True
B)False
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Chapter 9: Musculoskeletal System Diseases and Disorders
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Q1) The treatment for myasthenia gravis includes:
A) NSAIDs.
B) Anticholinesterase drugs.
C) Corticosteroids.
D) Both B and C
Q2) Treatment for deformities of the spine includes:
A) Physical therapy, exercise, back brace, surgery, and analgesics.
B) Exercise, back brace, and surgery only.
C) Back brace and analgesics only.
D) Surgery only.
Q3) A test performed to diagnose systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) is:
A) MRI.
B) CT.
C) Bone marrow biopsy.
D) Anti-DNA test.
Q4) The adult skeletal system is made up of two parts-the axial skeletal system and the perpendicular skeletal system.
A)True
B)False
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Chapter 10: Nervous System Diseases and Disorders
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Q1) The cause of Alzheimer disease is thought to be:
A) Poor health and advancing age.
B) Traumatic head injuries.
C) Autoimmune reactions, hereditary factors, and cellular changes.
D) Bacterial infections and Down syndrome.
Q2) A type of chronic organic brain syndrome characterized by the death of neurons in the cerebral cortex and their replacement by microscopic "plaques" is called:
A) Epilepsy.
B) Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis.
C) Alzheimer disease.
D) Parkinson disease.
Q3) In Bell palsy, the affected portion of the face and eye:
A) Must never be massaged.
B) Should be kept covered at all times.
C) Are to be protected from trauma, wind, and temperature extremes.
D) Are to be treated with anti-inflammatory drugs.
Q4) In adults, most brain tumors spread from the lungs.
A)True
B)False
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Chapter 11: Endocrine System Diseases and Disorders
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Q1) The islets of Langerhans is responsible for the hormone that releases glucose to the brain.
A)True
B)False
Q2) Adenohypophysis
A)Eating abnormally large amounts of food
B)Unusually high levels of ketones in the blood
C)Abnormally high levels of glucose concentration in the blood
D)Helps to regulate the amount of fluid the kidneys release as urine
E)Caused by medical treatment
F)Substances that suppress thyroid function
G)Incision through the nose to remove tumor
H)Protruding eyeballs
I)Anterior portion of the pituitary gland
J)High blood levels of potassium
K)Glucose in the urine
L)Excessive thirst
M)Excessive hair growth in women where it normally does not grow
N)Slow-growing glandular tumors
O)Disease of the retina of the eye
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Chapter 12: Cardiovascular System Diseases and Disorders
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Q1) Idiopathic
A)Pinpoint hemorrhagic spots on the skin
B)Drugs to relax and expand blood vessels
C)Capillaries in the villus of the small intestine
D)Immature form of RBCs
E)Tissue related to the blood cells in bone marrow
F)Inflammation of the lymph vessels
G)Fluid in pericardium compresses the heart
H)Abnormal heart sound heard on auscultation
I)Large bone marrow cell with multiple nuclei
J)Difficult breathing
K)Resets heart's rhythm to normal sinus
L)Expansion of an organ or vessel
M)Inflammation of connective tissue
N)Of unknown cause
O)An escape of fluid
Q2) Coronary artery disease is the weakening of the coronary arteries due to age.
A)True
B)False
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Chapter 13: Respiratory System Diseases and Disorders
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Q1) Cor pulmonale is:
A) A mass of undissolved matter in the pulmonary artery.
B) A form of pneumonoconiosis.
C) An accumulation of fluid in the pulmonary tissues.
D) Hypertrophy and failure of the right ventricle of the heart.
Q2) Excessive alkalinity of body fluids caused by excessive removal of CO<sub>2</sub> by the lungs is known as:
A) Respiratory acidosis.
B) Respiratory alkalosis.
C) Atelectasis.
D) Cor pulmonale.
Q3) Epiglottitis occurs when the epiglottis covering the windpipe swells, blocking air to the lungs.
A)True
B)False
Q4) A complication of influenza-caused pneumonia is:
A) Pneumothorax.
B) Asthma.
C) Bronchitis.
D) Lung abscess.
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Chapter 14: Digestive System Diseases and Disorders
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Q1) Excessive drinking is the only cause of cirrhosis.
A)True
B)False
Q2) Pancreatitis:
A) Brings about an autodigestive process in this accessory gland.
B) Presents its only symptom as abdominal tenderness.
C) Is treated aggressively until cured.
D) Both A and C
Q3) The procedure or procedures most likely used to diagnose colorectal cancer are:
A) Digital examination of the rectum and barium x-ray study.
B) Testing for occult blood in the stool and sigmoidoscopy.
C) Colonoscopy and CT.
D) All of the above
Q4) Ulcerative colitis often begins in the stomach.
A)True
B)False
Q5) Constipation and diarrhea are diseases often diagnosed in ambulatory care settings.
A)True
B)False
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Chapter 15: Urinary System Diseases and Disorders
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Q1) Urolith
A)Kidney stone
B)Lack of color
C)Produced when protein-containing foods are broken down in the body
D)Distention of the renal pelvis and calyces
E)Unusually high amounts of nitrogenous compounds in the blood
F)Ionized salt
G)Difficult or painful urination
H)Cuplike extension of the renal pelvis
I)Excessive amounts of potassium in the blood
J)Procedure through the urethra to remove cancerous tissue from the bladder
Q2) A person suffering from a renal calculi has no feeling of urgency.
A)True
B)False
Q3) Acute pyelonephritis requires minimization of symptoms through:
A) Preventing UTIs and controlling secondary hypertension.
B) A diet high in protein.
C) Antipyretics.
D) Ingestion of large quantities of cranberry juice.
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Chapter 16: Reproductive System Diseases and Disorders
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Q1) Premenstrual dysphoric disorder is a severe form of PMS.
A)True
B)False
Q2) Premenstrual syndrome occurs most frequently in:
A) Men after age 50.
B) Women who have not had children.
C) Women before age 20.
D) Women in their 30s and 40s.
Q3) Secondary syphilis can present as pustular or nodular lesions typically found on the palms or soles.
A)True
B)False
Q4) Women at increased risk of breast cancer include those who:
A) Have genetic abnormalities related to aging.
B) Are usually thin after menopause.
C) Are elderly.
D) Exercise regularly.
Q5) Trichomoniasis is caused by Trichomonas vaginalis.
A)True
B)False
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Chapter 17: Eye and Ear Diseases and Disorders
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Q1) Drusen
A)Surgical repair of the middle ear
B)Pus-filled fluid
C)Uses an ultrasonic device that disintegrates cataracts
D)Instrument for measuring the pressure in an eye
E)Inner mucous membrane surface of the eyelids
F)Growths or spots on the retina
G)Intense, unusual intolerance of light
H)Double vision
I)Yellow disc on the retina directly behind the lens
J)Thin, watery fluid
Q2) Which of the following statement or statements about macular degeneration is/are true?
A) It is a slow progressive disease that produces changes in the pigmented cells of the retina and macula.
B) There are three types: dry, wet, and nonexudative.
C) It usually starts with a change in intraocular pressure.
D) It is painful with visual distortions.
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