Introduction to Public Health Pre-Test
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Course Introduction
Introduction to Public Health provides students with an overview of the fundamental concepts, principles, and practices that form the foundation of the public health field. The course explores the history and mission of public health, key determinants of health, disease prevention strategies, and the organization of health care systems. Students will gain insights into the roles of epidemiology, biostatistics, environmental health, social and behavioral sciences, and health policy in protecting and improving the health of populations. Through discussions of current public health challenges and case studies, students will develop a broad understanding of how public health interventions are designed, implemented, and evaluated to address both local and global health issues.
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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) Societal pressures can undermine the emotional wellness of gay, lesbian, and transgender adults.
A)True
B)False
Answer: True
Q2) When looking for health information online, you should
A) avoid sites with URLs that end with ".gov".
B) stick to commercial sites advertising products and services.
C) seek out sites with reputable professional accreditations.
D) prioritize sites that are attractively designed.
Answer: C
Q3) Which of the following statements <u>best</u> defines the term disease as we understand it today?
A) It is a subjective state in which a person feels ill.
B) It is an alteration of a perception of feeling ill.
C) It is an imbalance of the body's internal fluids.
D) It is an alteration in body structure or biochemistry that causes the body's regulatory mechanisms to fail.
Answer: D
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Chapter 2: Psychological Health
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Q1) Having an optimistic outlook has been associated with the following health related benefits
A) having poor emotional control.
B) an increased likelihood of getting sick with serious or minor illness.
C) reduced levels of psychological distress.
D) a lower immune response.
Answer: C
Q2) Which of the following is the most effective way to deal with feelings of anger?
A) Express feelings of anger in a way that releases emotions without damaging relationships.
B) Hold the feelings inside.
C) Express anger impulsively and aggressively.
D) Refrain from expressing negative emotions.
Answer: A
Q3) Symptoms of depressive disorders can include
A) expressing feelings of hopefulness for the future.
B) maintaining good grades.
C) feelings of euphoria.
D) social withdrawal.
Answer: D
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Chapter 3: Stress Management
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Q1) Acute stress increases your risk of chronic diseases.
A)True
B)False
Answer: False
Q2) Psychoneuroimmunology is the study of the interaction of psychological processes with
A) the nervous system, hormones, and the immune system.
B) the nervous system, the cardiovascular system, and the digestive system.
C) the respiratory system, the immune system, and panic attacks.
D) hormones, white blood cells, and hemoglobin.
Answer: A
Q3) Jason has been overwhelmed this semester. He has fallen behind in all of his classes and, after two weeks of cramming and getting very little sleep, he has developed tension headaches. In addition, he has trouble eating. What stage of the general adaptation syndrome is Jason experiencing?
A) Alarm
B) Resistance
C) Exhaustion
D) Allostasis
Answer: C
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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) Americans of college age (19 to 29) typically
A) get more sleep than the average American adult.
B) get less sleep than the average American adult.
C) get an equitable amount of sleep compared to the average American adult.
D) get less sleep than the average American young adult (ages 14-18).
Q3) The brain's pineal gland produces the hormone ________, which helps control your sleepiness and wakefulness cycles.
A) adrenaline
B) melatonin
C) insulin
D) estrogen
Q4) To help with sleep problems, what is the most popular over-the-counter (OTC) remedy and most popular complementary and alternative therapies?
Q5) List the various treatments for sleep apnea as outlined in the text.
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Chapter 5: Nutrition
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Q1) Sun exposure is necessary for the body to produce vitamin D.
A)True
B)False
Q2) David wants to eliminate trans fats from his diet. Which of the following is the <u>best </u> way for him to avoid trans fats in the foods he consumes?
A) Purchasing foods labeled "0 trans fats per serving."
B) Purchasing stick margarine instead of vegetable oil.
C) Consuming only reduced fat snack foods.
D) Avoiding any food listing "hydrogenated" or "partially hydrogenated oils" in the ingredients.
Q3) The two most important dietary considerations for athletes are
A) meeting energy needs and consuming fluids.
B) consuming at least two grams of protein per kg of body weight and doubling caloric intake.
C) supplementing the diet with protein shakes and taking vitamin supplements.
D) eating several small meals daily and consuming electrolyte replacement drinks.
Q4) List five suggestions from the Dietary Guidelines for Americans for a better dietary intake.
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Chapter 6: Physical Activity for Fitness and Health
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Q1) 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.
Q2) John is physically active regularly throughout the week. This means that he
A) lifts weights every day.
B) can do vigorous levels of exercise without fatigue.
C) plays competitive sports.
D) regularly moves his body to expend energy.
Q3) The movements involved in dynamic stretching are
A) forced stretches to stretch tendon length.
B) slow held movements to maximize the muscle length.
C) bouncing stretches to increase range of motion.
D) rehearsal moves that mimic the movement to follow.
Q4) Physical activity has been shown to reduce the risk of which of the following?
A) Lung cancer
B) HIV infection
C) Type I Diabetes
D) Colorectal cancer
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Chapter 7: Body Image, Body Weight
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Q1) What are the risks of bariatric surgery?
Q2) A social factor that contributes to obesity rates that researchers call the "food insecurity-obesity paradox"
A) is based on cultural differences.
B) has resulted in increased portion sizes in America.
C) only exists in southern states.
D) has a higher impact on families of lower socioeconomic status.
Q3) How does a person's body image affect eating behaviors?
Q4) A health risk associated with being underweight is gallbladder disease.
A)True
B)False
Q5) Obese people are at a higher risk of developing ________, a condition in which a person may stop breathing for short periods during sleep.
A) sleep apnea
B) insomnia
C) metabolic syndrome
D) osteoarthritis
Q6) Discuss four environmental (social or behavioral) factors that may contribute to obesity.
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Chapter 8: Addictions and Drug Use
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Q1) PCP was originally developed as A) a diet drug.
B) a hallucinogen.
C) an anesthetic.
D) a sedative.
Q2) All of the following are characteristics of addiction <U>except</U> A) increased pleasure from engaging in the behavior.
B) denial.
C) continued use despite negative consequences.
D) craving.
Q3) When a user continues to use a substance and demonstrates an uncontrollable drug craving, they have reached addiction.
A)True
B)False
Q4) Physical dependence on a drug leads to drug tolerance.
A)True
B)False
Q5) Describe the five basic ways that people self-administer drugs, and explain their effects.
Q6) 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) Moderate underage drinking can temporarily impair memory and learning.
A)True
B)False
Q2) Alcohol is associated with three forms of liver disease.
A)True
B)False
Q3) Carbon monoxide and hydrogen cyanide are harmful chemicals found in cigarette smoke.
A)True
B)False
Q4) 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.
Q5) A 12 ounce beer has less alcohol than a 1.5 ounce shot of tequila.
A)True
B)False
Q6) Explain how alcohol is absorbed and metabolized in the body.
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Chapter 10: Social Relationships and Communication
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Q1) The cognitive component of Sternberg's triangular theory of love is
A) fatuous love.
B) intimacy.
C) companionship.
D) commitment.
Q2) Happily married people tend to be happier and more satisfied with their lives than their unmarried counterparts.
A)True
B)False
Q3) Mark is 80 years old and lost his wife last year. He marries a woman who lives nearby who lost her husband several years ago. They sleep in separate rooms but enjoy each other's company. This is an example of
A) empty love.
B) companionate love.
C) romantic love.
D) fatuous love.
Q4) Divorce rates are higher for people who have attended college.
A)True
B)False
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Chapter 11: Sexuality, Contraception, and Reproductive
Choices
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Q1) Janet wants to reduce her PMS symptoms naturally without using any prescription or over-the-counter medications. Which of the following lifestyle changes may be beneficial?
A) Reducing her intake of foods high in sugar and salt.
B) Avoiding alcohol and tobacco.
C) Exercising regularly.
D) All the answers are correct.
Q2) The most medically significant consequence of amenorrhea is A) vaginal dryness.
B) low bone density.
C) increased risk of uterine cancer.
D) increased risk of breast cancer.
Q3) The American Psychiatric Association defines homosexuality as
A) a mental illness.
B) a biological abnormality.
C) a normal variant of sexual orientation.
D) an abnormal variant of sexual orientation.
Q4) The vaginal ring, NuvaRing, protects against STIs.
A)True
B)False
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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) HIV can be transmitted in all the following ways <U>except</U> through A) blood.
B) breast milk.
C) sharing a cup.
D) anal intercourse.
Q3) Which statement is incorrect about viruses?
A) They can multiply outside a host.
B) They hijack a cell once they enter.
C) They can only be seen with a microscope.
D) There are vaccines available to prevent many viral diseases.
Q4) The body's first line of defense against pathogens includes
A) mucous membranes.
B) B cells.
C) macrophages.
D) mast cells.
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Chapter 13: Diabetes, Cardiovascular Disease, and Cancer
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Q1) All of the following strategies for lowering cancer risk will also lower a person's risk for cardiovascular disease <U>except</U>
A) not smoking.
B) limiting alcohol consumption.
C) checking for the presence of radon in the home.
D) eating a variety of fresh fruits and vegetables.
Q2) If a woman tests positive for HPV, she may be at increased risk for this form of cancer.
A) Breast
B) Cervical
C) Uterine
D) Colon
Q3) African American males are more likely to be diagnosed with prostate cancer and are more likely to have an aggressive form.
A)True
B)False
Q4) Betina's grandfather recently died of heart disease. However, as a 21-year-old female, she is not concerned about her risk factors. Should she be concerned? Why or why not?
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Chapter 14: Consumer Health
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Q1) Pharmacogenomics allows doctors to take a person's genetic makeup into consideration when prescribing certain medications.
A)True
B)False
Q2) A type of alternative medicine that is based on the assumption that "like cures like" is called
A) naturopathy.
B) homeopathy.
C) acupuncture.
D) ayurveda.
Q3) COBRA is a program designed to
A) insure young adults aged 18-21.
B) supplement primary insurance.
C) insure adults receiving federal assistance.
D) extend benefits after a policy terminates.
Q4) All of the following are examples of home health tests <U>except</U>
A) pregnancy tests.
B) pap smears.
C) fertility thermometers.
D) cholesterol tests.
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Chapter 15: Personal Safety and Injury Prevention
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Q1) What suggestions does the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services offer for helping a friend who's being abused?
Q2) Refer to Caleb's Student Story in the chapter. What safety precaution did Caleb take that prevented him from sustaining injuries?
A) He wore a seatbelt.
B) He swerved his car to avoid the oncoming car.
C) He had a car with an airbag.
D) He put on his brakes when he saw the oncoming car.
Q3) Why might someone who experiences being raped not report the incident to the police?
Q4) Which of the following activities is considered safe to do?
A) Eating while driving
B) Shaving while driving
C) Listening to music while driving
D) Putting on make-up while driving
Q5) What are four ways that fatigue increases the occurrence of motor vehicle accidents?
Q6) What is the Jeanne Clery Act and who is it named after?
Q7) Describe 4 safety tips for preventing drowning.
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Chapter 16: Your Environment, Your Health
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Q1) Recall Toby's student story. Which of his daily behaviors increase his carbon footprint?
A) Driving to campus instead of taking the shuttle.
B) Taking the shuttle to campus instead of walking to campus.
C) Not recycling plastic.
D) Not purchasing recycled products.
Q2) All the following are true with regard to plastic bottles <U>except</U>
A) Americans drink more than 34 gallons per person per year.
B) Approximately only 37% of the bottles are recycled.
C) The bottle water industry is regulated by stricter controls than tap water.
D) High concentrations of bottles have been found in the Pacific Ocean and parts of the Atlantic.
Q3) Tanning beds are safer than the sun because radiation exposure is minimal in a tanning bed.
A)True
B)False
Q4) Describe three ways you can reduce your energy consumption.
Q5) Of the two types of radiation, ionizing radiation is the less harmful.
A)True
B)False
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Chapter 17: Aging Well
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Q1) Martha has osteoarthritis. All of the following are appropriate ways for her to treat her condition <U>except</U>
A) rest.
B) medication.
C) jogging daily.
D) physical therapy.
Q2) Bob is terminally ill. His family has requested that he should not receive CPR if his heart stops beating. This means that he has this in his medical chart.
A) A living will
B) A DNR order
C) A will
D) Palliative care
Q3) Most age-related hearing loss is a result of
A) listening to loud music.
B) increased fluid in the inner ear.
C) damage to microscopic hair cells in the inner ear.
D) damage to the outer ear.
Q4) Discuss the stages of grief a loved one with a terminal illness may experience.
Q5) Compare and contrast the definitions of death.
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