Health Literacy
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Course Introduction
Health Literacy explores the skills and knowledge individuals need to access, understand, and use health information effectively to make informed decisions about their well-being. The course examines the barriers to health literacy, the impact of low health literacy on personal and public health outcomes, and strategies for improving communication between healthcare providers and diverse populations. Through case studies and practical activities, students will analyze how cultural, societal, and structural factors influence health literacy, and develop tools for promoting health literacy in various community and clinical settings.
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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) Choose a health behavior and using the transtheoretical model, outline the stages a person would progress through while trying to change the behavior.
Answer: Answers will vary depending upon behavior chosen.
Precontemplation-the person may not be aware that a problem exists and is not considering change.
Contemplation-the person acknowledges the problem and thinks about changing it within the next 6 months.
Preparation-the person prepares for change by developing a plan for implementation within the next month.
Action-the person modifies behavior in an observable way.
Maintenance-the person maintains new behavior for at least 6 months and actively tries to prevent relapse.
Termination-the person has achieved behavior change and is confident that relapse will not occur.
Q2) Social networks can provide an opportunity for health advocacy.
A)True
B)False
Answer: True
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Chapter 2: Psychological Health
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Q1) The values a person has as an adult are developed shortly after birth and remain unchanged.
A)True
B)False
Answer: False
Q2) Recall the Student Story about Kristina. After Kristina's friend committed suicide, what became more important in her life?
A) Attending social events
B) Traveling frequently
C) Developing closer relationships with her friends and family
D) Focusing on her own mortality
Answer: C
Q3) A sense of positive regard for oneself, resulting in elevated levels of self-respect, called
A) realism.
B) assertiveness.
C) autonomy.
D) self-acceptance.
Answer: D
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Chapter 3: Stress Management
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Q1) ) Reaction to an unexpected stimulus
A)Homeostasis
B)Stress response
C)Stress
D)Eustress
E)Distress
F)Stressor
Answer: C
Q2) Progressive Muscular Relaxation involves pressure, stretching, heat and cold to relieve muscular tension.
A)True
B)False
Answer: False
Q3) The body tries to restore homeostasis in the resistance stage of the general adaptation syndrome.
A)True
B)False
Answer: True
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Chapter 4: Sleep, Your Body, and Your Mind
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Q1) Loud snoring is a characteristic of A) obstructive sleep apnea.
B) central sleep apnea.
C) secondary insomnia.
D) primary insomnia.
Q2) Some researchers suggest the link between short sleep and impaired learning is brain-related, specifically because of problems with the A) hypothalamus.
B) pons.
C) prefrontal cortex.
D) pituitary gland.
Q3) The text cites which of the following suggestions regarding what to have for a snack before bedtime because it provides amino acids, carbohydrates, and minerals that are thought to create a relaxing combination?
A) A few plain crackers and hot tea
B) A banana and glass of milk
C) Chicken or vegetable bullion and a small piece of cheese
D) Any raw vegetables and a glass of water
Q4) What is the role of the brain area called the pons during sleep?
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Chapter 5: Nutrition
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Q1) Which of the following is <u>high in empty calories</u>?
A) Fruit smoothies
B) Beans and rice
C) Pepperoni pizza
D) Peanut butter sandwich
Q2) Which of the following is not a fat-soluble vitamin?
A) Vitamin A
B) Vitamin D
C) Vitamin C
D) Vitamin E
Q3) All of the following are classified as macronutrients <u>except</u>
A) carbohydrates.
B) fats.
C) calories.
D) water.
Q4) 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
Q5) What are some health benefits of a vegan diet?
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Chapter 6: Physical Activity for Fitness and Health
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Q1) Depending on your current fitness level, the American College of Sports Medicine recommends a target heart rate zone between
A) 48 and 76 % of your maximum heart rate.
B) 56 and 82 % of your maximum heart rate.
C) 64 and 91 % of your maximum heart rate.
D) 72 and 99 % of your maximum heart rate.
Q2) According to Molly's Student Story in your text, how has she been able to adapt her activities?
A) She swims or cycles instead of running.
B) She works out at her home gym.
C) She uses a specially designed wheelchair.
D) She uses specialized equipment.
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) Name and describe the components of the FITT principle.
Q5) What are some strategies you can use to maintain a lifelong fitness program?
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Q6) What are five key points to consider when choosing athletic shoes?
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Chapter 7: Body Image, Body Weight
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Q1) The physiological sensation caused by a lack of food is called A) satiety.
B) appetite.
C) hunger.
D) volumetrics.
Q2) A common side effects of prescription weight loss drugs may include A) decreased blood pressure.
B) chronic diarrhea.
C) sleep apnea.
D) increased blood pressure and heart rate.
Q3) Jan eats 2,000 calories daily and expends 1,500 calories. Based on energy balance, how will Jan's weight be affected?
A) Jan will lose weight over time.
B) Jan will gain weight over time.
C) Jan will stay the same weight.
D) It is impossible to predict.
Q4) Pubescent boys need more calories than pubescent girls.
A)True
B)False
Q5) Explain the differences between disordered eating and eating disorders.
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Chapter 8: Addictions and Drug Use
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Q1) Rohypnol can make people vulnerable to sexual assault because it can cause
A) partial amnesia.
B) restlessness.
C) paranoia.
D) nausea.
Q2) All of the following are true about heroin <U>except</U>
A) it is fast-acting.
B) it is classed as a depressant.
C) it is highly addictive.
D) it is typically injected into a vein.
Q3) PCP was originally developed as A) a diet drug.
B) a hallucinogen.
C) an anesthetic.
D) a sedative.
Q4) Methamphetamine is chemically similar to amphetamine but is even more potent and harmful.
A)True
B)False
Q5) What are some of the potential health risks associated with methamphetamine use?
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Chapter 9: Alcohol and Tobacco Use and Abuse
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Q1) Katie only drinks on the weekend, and she typically consumes 4-5 mixed drinks during the first two hours, when she is out with her friends. This drinking pattern is called A) social drinking.
B) alcoholism.
C) abstinence.
D) binge drinking.
Q2) Which of the following students is <U>least</U> likely to binge drink?
A) Athletes
B) Minorities
C) Fraternity and sorority members
D) Sports fans
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) Discuss three reasons why students smoke.
Q5) List five short-term effects of alcohol.
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Chapter 10: Social Relationships and Communication
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Q1) In a domestic partnership, an unmarried couple lives together in a long-term, committed relationship and have all of the legal rights of a married couple.
A)True
B)False
Q2) Jan refuses to discuss how mad she is with John about their money issues. Jan is demonstrating conflict
A) resolution.
B) escalation.
C) avoidance.
D) resiliency.
Q3) Toxic relationships in which neither partner is happy are referred to as empty relationships.
A)True
B)False
Q4) Which communication style is most typical of men?
A) Trying to build a consensus among participants
B) Trying to connect with others during conversations
C) Giving direct feedback
D) Thinking through a problem out loud
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Chapter 11: Sexuality, Contraception, and Reproductive
Choices
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Q1) Long-term adverse effects of birth control pills include all the following <U>except</U>
A) post pill amenorrhea up to six months.
B) increased risk for ovarian and endometrial cancers.
C) increased risk for cervical and liver cancers.
D) increased risk for cardiovascular disease.
Q2) Which chemical is responsible for dysmenorrhea?
A) Lutenizing hormone
B) Estrogen
C) Prostaglandins
D) Human chorionic gonadotropin
Q3) All of the following can exacerbate PMS symptoms <U>except</U>
A) smoking.
B) stress.
C) alcohol.
D) exercise.
Q4) In 2008, the American Psychological Association ruled that having an abortion posed a significant threat to a woman's psychological health.
A)True
B)False
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Chapter 12: Preventing Infectious Diseases and Sexually
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Q1) Antigens are tiny regions on the surface of a pathogen.
A)True
B)False
Q2) John just came back from a camping trip and noticed a bull's-eye-shaped skin rash on his arm. Which disease does John probably have?
A) MRSA skin infection
B) Toxic shock syndrome
C) Mononucleosis
D) Lyme disease
Q3) Painful urination, a greenish-yellow vaginal discharge, and itching are symptoms of A) gonorrhea.
B) pubic lice.
C) trichomoniasis.
D) syphilis.
Q4) 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.
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Chapter 13: Diabetes, Cardiovascular Disease, and Cancer
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Q1) The primary cause of Type 1 diabetes is consuming too many carbohydrates.
A)True
B)False
Q2) Which type of diabetes accounts for 90-95% of all adult diabetes cases?
A) Type 1
B) Type 1.5
C) Type 2
D) Gestational
Q3) Which treatment for cancer offers the greatest chances for cure?
A) Using surgery to remove tumors.
B) Using drugs to shrink malignant tumors.
C) Using drugs that disrupt a tumor's ability to grow.
D) All these are equally beneficial treatments.
Q4) Which ethnic group has the lowest risk of developing type 2 diabetes?
A) African Americans
B) Caucasians
C) Mexican Americans
D) Native Americans
Q5) What is a carcinogen? Give 2 examples.
Q6) 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) A health care professional who specializes in eye and vision care is called a(n)
A) optometrist.
B) podiatrist.
C) physician assistant.
D) nurse practitioner.
Q2) Sandy just turned 65 and his friends tell him he can now participate in a federal public insurance plan for people over 65 years of age. Which program is this?
A) Medicare
B) Medicaid
C) Health savings account
D) Point-of-service plan
Q3) 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.
Q4) 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) What are four ways that fatigue increases the occurrence of motor vehicle accidents?
Q2) The U.S. Dept. of Homeland Security works to combat terrorism by
A) negotiating with terrorists.
B) suspending immigration to the United States.
C) reducing the perception of terrorist threats.
D) arming citizen militias.
Q3) Refer to Caleb's Student Story in the chapter. What circumstance led to Caleb's accident?
A) Driving under the influence
B) Being in a hurry
C) Texting while driving
D) Being fatigued
Q4) All of the following contribute to residential fires <U>except</U>
A) solar panels.
B) candles.
C) careless smoking.
D) cooking.
Q5) List five safe driving practices.
Q6) What is the Jeanne Clery Act and who is it named after?
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Chapter 16: Your Environment, Your Health
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Q1) Radiation can travel in which of the following forms?
A) Rays
B) Waves
C) Particles
D) All of the answers are correct.
Q2) Approximately what percentage of personal trash is recycled in the US?
A) 40%
B) One-half
C) One-third
D) Two-thirds
Q3) The Jones family went to sleep with their wood-burning stove still lit. Several hours later Mr. Jones woke up nauseous and confused. Which gas is likely to be at high levels in his house?
A) Volatile organic compounds
B) Nitrogen dioxide
C) Carbon monoxide
D) Sulfur dioxide
Q4) Ozone depletion is irreversible.
A)True
B)False
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Chapter 17: Aging Well
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Q1) Discuss the three health behaviors that can help you age successfully.
Q2) In Alzheimer's disease, nerve cells in the brain stop functioning and A) fuse together.
B) disconnect from each other.
C) disappear.
D) swell to abnormal size.
Q3) More than 12.5% of the U.S. population is over the age of 65.
A)True
B)False
Q4) Most older Americans die at home.
A)True
B)False
Q5) Recall Stephen's story. Which of the following best describes how he is handling aging?
A) He believes he is as fit and athletic as he was in his 20s.
B) He believes he is too old to go back to college.
C) He believes he is a better student now than he was in his 20s.
D) He believes he has sharply declined physically and mentally as he has gotten older.
Q6) Compare and contrast the definitions of death.
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