Introduction to Public Health Exam Materials
Course Introduction
Introduction to Public Health offers a comprehensive overview of the core concepts, history, and essential functions of public health as a discipline. Students will explore the foundations of population health, epidemiology, environmental health, health promotion, and disease prevention. The course discusses the organization of health systems, global health challenges, health policy, and the social, behavioral, and cultural factors that influence health outcomes. Through case studies and real-world examples, students will gain an understanding of the roles of public health professionals and the strategies used to improve the health of communities both locally and globally.
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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) A person's attitude toward screening to detect diseases can be a predisposing factor that influences health behavior.
A)True
B)False
Answer: True
Q2) Global health concerns include rising levels of obesity, resistance to antibiotics and A) tobacco use.
B) teen pregnancies.
C) nutritional deficiencies.
D) increasing incidents of diabetes.
Answer: C
Q3) Which of the following is true with respect to differences in health outcomes between men and women?
A) Women tend to live about 4 years longer than men.
B) Women have higher rates of heart disease.
C) Women are more likely to experience high blood pressure.
D) Women are more likely to abuse alcohol.
Answer: A
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Chapter 2: Psychological Health
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Q1) Anxiety disorders are the most common mental health problems among American adults.
A)True
B)False
Answer: True
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) Individuals with high self-esteem tend to be more resilient and optimistic than those with a low self-esteem.
A)True
B)False
Answer: True
Q4) Explain the relationship between optimism and health.
Answer: Optimism helps patients fighting serious disease maintain a positive outlook. Optimistic people are more likely to live longer and less likely to get sick with minor illness.
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Chapter 3: Stress Management
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Q1) To motivate yourself to exercise to relieve stress, you should consider
A) enrolling in an exercise class.
B) doing the same exercise every day.
C) not scheduling a time to exercise.
D) including exercises that you don't enjoy.
Answer: A
Q2) Self talk can be used to boost self-esteem.
A)True
B)False
Answer: True
Q3) Too much caffeine, a chemical substance found in coffee, can cause symptoms such as jitteriness and worsen your stress.
A)True
B)False
Answer: True
Q4) Taking time to do hobbies can increase stress.
A)True
B)False
Answer: False
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Chapter 4: Sleep, Your Body, and Your Mind
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Q1) The most severe cases of sleep apnea may require
A) use of an at-home sleep monitor.
B) the patient to sleep in a sitting position.
C) use of a device delivering continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP).
D) surgery to remove obstructive tissue or to reset the lower jaw.
Q2) Which of the following forms of physical activity was shown to have the greatest impact on sleep patterns?
A) High intensity activity within an hour of bedtime
B) Yoga and meditation early in the morning
C) Running after dinner
D) All forms of light to vigorous activity during the day
Q3) The brain's oxygen consumption is significantly lower during REM sleep as compared with wakeful activity.
A)True
B)False
Q4) Changing time zones can impact your circadian rhythms by
A) altering how early your brain produces melatonin.
B) slowing the production of estrogen.
C) stimulating your brain to be more interested in your surroundings.
D) helping stimulate longer cycles of REM sleep.
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Chapter 5: Nutrition
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Q1) As the body breaks foods down, it distinguishes between foods naturally containing sugars and foods containing added sugars.
A)True
B)False
Q2) Enriched grains are equally as nutritious as whole grains.
A)True
B)False
Q3) The MyPlate online feature provides an individualized nutritional plan for male and female children and adults.
A)True
B)False
Q4) Why are unrefined grains a better choice for carbohydrates than refined grains?
A) They have fewer calories per serving.
B) They are lower in fat.
C) They have more fiber and nutrients.
D) They are less filling.
Q5) According to the EPA, what are four ways consumers can reduce their exposure to pesticides?
Q6) 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) 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.
Q2) The ability of your heart and lungs to effectively deliver oxygen to your muscles during prolonged physical activity is called
A) muscular endurance.
B) muscular strength.
C) flexibility.
D) cardiorespiratory fitness.
Q3) Anaerobic exercises build your body's ability to deliver long bursts of energy over an extended period of time.
A)True
B)False
Q4) Lean tissue consists of muscle, bone, organs, and water.
A)True
B)False
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Chapter 7: Body Image, Body Weight
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Q1) Having body dysmorphic disorder
A) lowers a person's risk for developing an eating disorder.
B) improves the way a person eats.
C) always results in a binge eating disorder.
D) affects men and women equally.
Q2) Choose a lower calorie option for each of the following food items: 1/3lb burger on a bun, large order of fries, and a 24oz cola.
Q3) Anne exercises 2 hours a day, eats only one meal most days, is 5'5" and weighs 90 pounds, and is terrified of gaining weight. Her behavior is characteristic of someone suffering from
A) anorexia nervosa.
B) bulimia nervosa.
C) binge eating disorder.
D) binge and purge disorder.
Q4) Excess weight can put pressure on the joints and cause osteoarthritis.
A)True
B)False
Q5) How does a person's body image affect eating behaviors?
Q6) What are the risks of bariatric surgery?
Q7) Explain the differences between disordered eating and eating disorders.
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Chapter 8: Addictions and Drug Use
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Q1) Narcotics Anonymous is an example of a 12-step program.
A)True
B)False
Q2) Taking painkillers to get high is an example of drug misuse.
A)True
B)False
Q3) Alcohol increases the toxicity of cocaine.
A)True
B)False
Q4) All of the following are examples of depressants <U>except</U>
A) barbituates.
B) benzodiazepines.
C) MDMA.
D) alcohol.
Q5) Addiction is considered
A) a condition fundamentally associated with drug abuse.
B) an exaggerated feeling of desire.
C) a chronic disease that originates in the brain.
D) a psychological variation.
Q6) What are some of the health concerns surrounding long-term marijuana use?
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Chapter 9: Alcohol and Tobacco Use and Abuse
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Q1) Compare and contrast treatment options for alcoholism.
Q2) Women produce more alcohol dehydrogenase enzyme than men.
A)True
B)False
Q3) All of the following statements regarding bidis are true <U>except</U>
A) they are safer than regular cigarettes.
B) they have more nicotine than regular cigarettes.
C) bidi smokers have a higher cancer risk.
D) bidis may appeal to smokers who like the exotic flavors not available in regular cigarettes.
Q4) Cigarettes contain chemicals found in gasoline and embalming fluid.
A)True
B)False
Q5) Peer pressure is a major factor in the likelihood of student drinking.
A)True
B)False
Q6) Discuss three reasons why students smoke.
Q7) The highest incidence of alcohol dependence is in the age group of 24-34.
A)True
B)False
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Chapter 10: Social Relationships and Communication
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Q1) Most divorced adults go on to remarry.
A)True
B)False
Q2) What is "hooking up"?
Q3) According to Robert Sternberg, the three primary components of healthy, loving relationships are all of the following <U>except</U>
A) intimacy.
B) passion.
C) financial security.
D) commitment.
Q4) Which type of nonverbal communication sends a positive message?
A) Making good eye contact
B) Acting passive or indifferent
C) Keeping your arms crossed
D) Hunching your shoulders to avoid looking aggressive
Q5) Discuss at least five characteristics of a dysfunctional relationship.
Q6) Outline and discuss five recommendations for maintaining a strong relationship with someone.
Q7) What have studies found regarding the notion that "opposites attract"?
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Q8) When a relationship ends, what are five ways to facilitate the recovery process?
Chapter 11: Sexuality, Contraception, and Reproductive
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Q1) Fertility awareness methods involve the tracking of
A) a woman's menstrual cycle.
B) the consistency of cervical mucus.
C) a woman's body temperature.
D) All the answers are correct.
Q2) Ovulation occurs at the end of the ________ phase of the menstrual cycle.
A) menstrual
B) proliferative
C) secretory
D) pre-menstrual
Q3) Erectile dysfunction not caused from injury or underlying disease can result from A) fatigue.
B) depression.
C) the use of certain medications.
D) All the answers are correct.
Q4) During pregnancy, a woman needs to consume an additional 500-1000 calories to sustain fetal growth.
A)True
B)False
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Chapter 12: Preventing Infectious Diseases and Sexually
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Q1) Successfully defeating an illness never leaves a person immune.
A)True
B)False
Q2) What is an ectopic pregnancy and who is at risk?
Q3) Which of the following is not considered as an emerging disease?
A) H1N1 influenza
B) Rabies
C) Bird flu
D) West Nile Virus
Q4) 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
Q5) The continent with the highest incidence of HIV/AIDS is
A) North America.
B) South America.
C) Europe.
D) Africa.
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Chapter 13: Diabetes, Cardiovascular Disease, and Cancer
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Q1) Which ethnic group has the lowest risk of developing type 2 diabetes?
A) African Americans
B) Caucasians
C) Mexican Americans
D) Native Americans
Q2) A procedure to build new pathways for blood to flow around areas of arterial blockage is called
A) balloon angioplasty.
B) coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG).
C) automated external defibrillator.
D) electrocardiogram.
Q3) Testicular cancer primarily affects males in which age range?
A) 20-39
B) 12-18
C) 50-65
D) Over 65
Q4) Women with gestational diabetes are at a higher risk for Type 2 diabetes later in life.
A)True
B)False
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Chapter 14: Consumer Health
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Q1) Which form of alternative medicine is based on the energy biofields?
A) Ayurveda
B) Naturopathy
C) Energy therapies
D) Homeopathy
Q2) What are some factors you should consider before choosing a conventional health care facility?
Q3) Allopathic or Western medicine is also known as complimentary medicine and is the predominant type of care in the United States.
A)True
B)False
Q4) 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
Q5) What does the term "rescission" mean in regard to health insurance?
Q6) Discuss 4 health problems that require medical assistance.
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Chapter 15: Personal Safety and Injury Prevention
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Q1) Jess and her mother are at a restaurant when they see a woman at a nearby table violently coughing after choking on food. What should they do?
A) One of them should call 911 while the other performs abdominal thrusts.
B) One of them should pat the woman's back while the other raises the woman's arms above her head.
C) They should instruct the woman on how to lean over her chair and expel the object.
D) They should do nothing as long as the woman is able to cough.
Q2) In 2014, which type of violent crime involved a gun in over half the cases?
A) Murder
B) Robbery
C) Aggravated assault
D) Rape
Q3) Which of the following causes of unintentional injuries results in the most deaths among young people?
A) Work accidents
B) Bicycling accidents
C) Motorcycle accidents
D) Automobile accidents
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Chapter 16: Your Environment, Your Health
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Q1) Dioxins have been linked to cancer.
A)True
B)False
Q2) X-rays are a form of ionizing radiation.
A)True
B)False
Q3) What type of damage can BPA cause?
A) It can damage the nervous system.
B) It can cause cancer.
C) It can cause allergic reactions.
D) It can interfere with the endocrine system.
Q4) In the early 1900s public health focused on
A) increasing green spaces.
B) combating infectious diseases.
C) combating climate change.
D) decreasing the use of pesticides.
Q5) What is the difference between bioaccumulation and biomagnification?
Q6) Ozone depletion only affects regions close to the poles, such as Australia.
A)True
B)False
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Chapter 17: Aging Well
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Q1) Some researchers are concerned that obesity will reduce life expectancy in the future.
A)True
B)False
Q2) Discuss the three health behaviors that can help you age successfully.
Q3) The elderly population in the United States will become less racially diverse over the next twenty years.
A)True
B)False
Q4) The My Plate for older adults emphasizes all the following except A) hydration via soups and other liquids.
B) red meats and cheese.
C) spice instead of salt for flavoring.
D) physical activity.
Q5) Discuss the stages of grief a loved one with a terminal illness may experience.
Q6) Empty Nest Syndrome describes
A) how a child feels when leaving home.
B) how parents feel when their last child leaves home.
C) how people feel when they are away from home.
D) how people feel when a loved one dies.
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