Public Health Fundamentals
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Course Introduction
Public Health Fundamentals provides an introduction to the principles, practices, and core concepts that underpin the field of public health. The course explores the history and evolution of public health, key functions such as health promotion, disease prevention, and health protection, as well as the role of data and epidemiology in addressing population health challenges. Students will examine the structure of health systems, policy development, social determinants of health, and the interprofessional collaborations necessary to improve health outcomes. By the end of the course, students will understand the broad impact of public health initiatives and their critical importance to community well-being on a local, national, and global scale.
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Health The Basics 6th Canadian Edition by
Rebecca J. Donatelle
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Chapter 1: Discovering Your Personal Rhythm for Healthy Living
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Q1) Wellness is a static state.
A)True
B)False
Answer: False
Q2) Wearing a condom during every sexual encounter would be an example of _______________.
A)auxiliary prevention
B)secondary prevention
C)tertiary prevention
D)primary prevention
Answer: D
Q3) Which of the following is an example of a benefit of improving one's cardiovascular health?
A)increased usage of the health care system
B)a less effective immune system
C)decreased levels of self-esteem
D)an improved ability to control and manage stress
Answer: D
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Chapter 2: Promoting and P Reserving Your Psychosocial Health
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Q1) Self-esteem refers to one's sense of self-respect or self-confidence.
Answer: Self-esteem is indeed the term used to describe a person's overall subjective sense of personal worth or value. It encompasses beliefs about oneself as well as emotional states, such as triumph, despair, pride, and shame. People with healthy self-esteem generally feel positive about themselves and about life in general, and they are also able to handle challenges better.
Q2) Jody ridicules his Jewish friend,Simon,and draws a Swastika on Simon's door.These actions are manifestations of __________________________.
A)bias
B)prejudice
C)immaturity
D)jealousy
Answer: B
Q3) Students are less at risk to attempt suicide than the general population.
A)True
B)False
Answer: False
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Chapter 3: Understanding and Copy With Lifes Stressors
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Q1) Which of the following is true about meditation?
A)There is no "right way" to meditate.
B)Phrase repetition is the basis of meditation.
C)To be most effective, you need to meditate at least 30 minutes a day.
D)The postures for meditation are standard.
Answer: A
Q2) Laughing or crying can be effective emotional methods to manage stress.
A)True
B)False
Answer: True
Q3) Which of the following statements is true?
A)Stress management consists primarily of finding balance in our lives.
B)The goal of stress management is to eliminate stress in our lives.
C)Relaxation is the primary component of stress management.
D)The goal of stress management is to learn to avoid reacting to stress.
Answer: A
Q4) High potency stress vitamins are effective in improving resistance to stress.
A)True
B)False
Answer: False
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Chapter 4: A: Focus on Spiritual Health
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Q1) A system of beliefs,practices,rituals and symbols whose purpose is to bring people closer to the sacred or transcendent is _____________________________.
A)doctrine
B)religion
C)spirituality
D)orthodosy
Q2) During meditation,Madhvi finds that thoughts pop up and distract her.When this happens she should __________________________.
A)stop meditating until she can refocus
B)release the thought and return to meditating
C)realize that she is not well-suited for meditation
D)get up and move around and then try again
Q3) The spiritual practice that involves focused,nonjudgmental observation and the ability to be fully present in the moment is
A)contemplation
B)forgiveness
C)meditation
D)mindfulness
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Chapter 5: Engaging in Physical Activity for Health, Fitness, and Performance
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Q1) One of the first steps to starting a physical activity program is completing a Physical Activity Readiness Questionnaire (PAR-Q).Describe what the PAR-Q is and discuss its role in physical fitness planning.
Q2) Joleen participates in a form of yoga which has an emphasis on strength and agility that creates internal heat.Joleen is practicing ___________________________.
A)Chinese yoga
B)Ashtanga yoga
C)Iyengar yoga
D)Bikram yoga
Q3) Mona developed the ability to hold a stable body position in ballet class.What component of fitness is this?
A)agility
B)balance
C)flexibility
D)endurance
Q4) Running shoes should be replaced after 500 kilometers.
A)True
B)False
Q5) Explain how exercise can improve mental health and stress management.
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Chapter 6: Eating for Optimal Health and Performance
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Q1) Which of the following statements regarding trans fats is true?
A)They are more harmful than saturated fats.
B)They increase our "good" cholesterol.
C)They taste better than polyunsaturated fats.
D)They have lower calorie content than saturated fats.
Q2) Sulphur is a trace mineral.
A)True
B)False
Q3) BHA and HHT are often added to food to preserve colour and flavour because they are ________________________.
A)flavour enhancers
B)antioxidants
C)colourings
D)emulsifiers
Q4) What is vegetarianism? List 3 reasons why people choose to become vegetarian.Describe the types of vegetarianism found in the text.
Q5) What is the importance of water in our bodies? Why isn't the amount needed standard for everyone?
Q6) Fibre is classified in two categories: soluble and insoluble.
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Chapter 7: Managing Your Weight: Finding a Healthy Balance
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Q1) Excessive accumulation of body fat such that the individual is at increased risk for developing health problems is called _____________________________.
A)over fat
B)obesity
C)body composition
D)over weight
Q2) Many people avert individual responsibility for their obesity and blame it on an inactive ________ gland.
A)adrenal
B)lymph
C)thyroid
D)pituitary
Q3) The metabolic rate that includes such sedentary activities like digestion,sitting,or standing is called _________________________.
A)basal metabolic rate
B)resting metabolic rate
C)exercise metabolic rate
D)physical metabolic rate
Q4) Describe the setpoint theory.What has been the greatest impact of this theory?
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Chapter 8: Focus on Body Image
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Q1) A healthy body image is a key indicator of a person's _________________.
A)self-awareness
B)self-esteem
C)self-motivation
D)self-actualization
Q2) The primary characteristic that distinguishes compulsive exercise from regular exercise is compulsive exercise is _____________________.
A)Planned in advance
B)Used to alleviate guilt and anxiety
C)Associated with lower risk of injury
D)Only performed by athletes
Q3) Which of the following statements is true with respect to the relationship between body image and culture?
A)Media images have little influence over what we find attractive.
B)Commercials often convey messages related to physical attractiveness.
C)The ideal body image for women has always been thin and willowy.
D)Today's ideal body image is very similar to the typical American body.
Q4) Explain how the media influences body image.
Q5) Compare and contrast compulsive exercise and the female athlete triad.
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Chapter 9: Committing to Relationships and Sexual Health
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Q1) An example of "proximity" in relationships is _____________________.
A)seeing someone in class everyday
B)seeking a long-distance relationship
C)dating someone while on vacation in the Bahamas
D)sitting next to an acquaintance at the movies
Q2) Contrary to what many of us may believe,jealousy is _______________________.
A)a basis for a strong, committed relationship
B)not a sign of intense devotion or passionate love
C)an attempt to perpetuate the well being of your partner
D)a source of deeper intimacy in a relationship
Q3) Androgyny is the combination of traditional masculine and feminine traits in one person.
A)True
B)False
Q4) After her divorce,Sally reflected on her marital relationship.What was most likely the first sign of their declining relationship?
A)change in family earnings
B)change in sexual desire
C)change in communication
D)change in family dynamics
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Chapter 10: Considering Your Reproductive Choices
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Q1) A condition characterized by cognitive disabilities and a variety of physical abnormalities is known as Down syndrome.
Q2) Zoe does not like foods such as meat,fish and poultry.Her OB-GYN tells her that the effect of protein deficiency in pregnant women is ____________________.
A)congenital malformations
B)reduced infant head circumference
C)decreased infant bone density
D)low infant birth weight
Q3) A woman's ovarian and uterine function are not affected by tubal ligation.
A)True
B)False
Q4) The disease that may be transmitted from cat feces to a pregnant woman and have damaging effects on the fetus is called toxoplasmosis.
Q5) Alcohol and drugs are teratogenic substances that can negatively affect the fetus.
Q6) A released ovum can survive for up to 72 hours after ovulation.
A)True
B)False
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Chapter 11: A: Focus on Sexually Transmitted Infections Stis
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Q1) Use of condoms,female condoms and dental dams provide protection from STIs by
A)chemically neutralizing the sperm
B)preventing the implantation of an embryo on the uterine wall
C)providing a physical barrier between body fluids
D)decreasing the physical sensations associated with sexual activities
Q2) Some people fear that discussing methods of contraception with their potential partner indicates ____________.
A)a discomfort with intimacy
B)that they have 'loose' morals
C)that they are assuming that sex is in their near future
D)a lack of trust in their partner
Q3) Outline the ACOG (2008)and American Social Health Association (2011)recommendations to help you reduce your risk of contracting a sexually transmitted infection.
Q4) Outline which sexual behaviours are high-risk,moderate-risk,low-risk and no-risk.
Q5) Communicating with your partner regarding STIs is a very important step in preventing them.Outline some tips that can help you open the lines of communication.
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Chapter 12: Recognizing Use, Misuse, Abuse, and Addiction to Drugs and
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Q1) Jonah has to cram for an exam so he takes a nonprescription stimulant.What is the main ingredient of his stimulant?
A)amphetamine
B)methamphetamine
C)caffeine
D)nicotine
Q2) Everything a person feels is tied to a chemical process in his/her body.
A)True
B)False
Q3) Jordy has experienced elevated blood pressure and violent behaviours as a result of which of the following types of prescription drugs?
A)amphetamines
B)barbiturates
C)antibiotics
D)sedatives
Q4) Subcutaneous drug injection circulates more rapidly than intramuscular drug injection.
A)True
B)False
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Chapter 13: Using Alcohol, Tobacco, and Caffeine
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Q1) Antabuse is a drug used in alcoholic treatment that causes unpleasant side-effects when alcohol is consumed.
Q2) Della recently quit her 20-year smoking habit.At the end of ________ smoke free years,she can expect to live out her normal life span.
A)5 years
B)10 years
C)15 years
D)20 years
Q3) Samuel is classified as a Type 1 alcoholic.What does this mean?
A)He is a biological son of an alcoholic father.
B)He is a biological son of an alcoholic mother.
C)He had one alcoholic parent and grew up in an environment that encouraged heavy drinking.
D)He grew up in an environment that encouraged heavy drinking.
Q4) What percentage of Canadians drink coffee every day?
A)almost 10%
B)almost 20%
C)almost 40%
D)almost 50%
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Chapter 14: Understanding Illicit Drugs
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Q1) When Paula takes LSD she hears the colour green and tastes the sound of a car.This sensory mix-up is called ______________.
A)suprasensory awareness
B)synesthesia
C)sensory lunacy
D)demented perception
Q2) These are structural analogues of more familiar illicit drugs designer drugs.
Q3) "Crack" gets its name from _________________.
A)the way to break pieces off the brick
B)the sound it makes when burned
C)the feeling a person gets from smoking it
D)because of the hard "hit" a person gets from smoking it
Q4) The plant that cocaine is derived from is the cocoa plant.
A)True
B)False
Q5) The percentage of THC in marijuana has decreased over the years.
A)True
B)False
Q6) This type of steroid is typically used by amateur and professional athletes anabolic steroids.
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Chapter 15: A: Focus on Improving Your Sleep
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Q1) Due to her job,Jessica sleeps 5 o 6 hours per night no weekends.Which of the following is the best strategy for her to resolve her sleep debt?
A)She can't make up for lost sleep.
B)She can sleep 12 hours one night per week and 6 to 7 hours the other nights
C)She can readjust her sleep needs by sleeping 5 to 6 hours every night
D)She can sleep 9 hours per night Monday night through Friday night
Q2) The disruption of which factor results in jet lag?
A)melatonin level
B)natural light
C)circadian rhythm
D)blood glucose level
Q3) In preparation for his exam,Juan plans to stay up all night studying.According to research this strategy will likely result in ___________________.
A)Improved memory in general
B)Reduced cognitive ability
C)Increased short-term memory only
D)No significant effects if it's only one night
Q4) Explain the four stages of NREM sleep.
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Chapter 16: Reducing Risk for Cardiovascular Diseases and Cancer
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Q1) Sodium nitrates have not been banned because they have a positive effect by killing Clostridium botulinum in food.
Q2) Research indicates that triglycerides greater than or equal to 1.7 mmol/L increase the risk for coronary heart disease.
A)True
B)False
Q3) Carol develops the type of cancer that occurs in one out of nine women at some time in their lives.What type of cancer is it?
A)lung
B)colon
C)cervical
D)breast
Q4) The method of heart disease diagnosis in which a needle-thin tube is threaded through the blocked arteries is called a(n)__________________________.
A)electrocardiogram
B)angiography
C)MRI
D)radionuclide imaging
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Chapter 17: Controlling Risk for Infectious and
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Q1) Differentiate between the causes of tension and migraine headaches.
Q2) Willie is sick with the infection that is endemic among peoples throughout the world.What does illness does he have?
A)pneumonia
B)a cold
C)mononucleosis
D)hepatitis
Q3) Colitis is caused by experienced prolonged,excess stress levels.
A)True
B)False
Q4) Which of the following is true about herpes?
A)Herpes simplex 2 cannot be transmitted to the mouth.
B)External factors to do not initiate reactivation.
C)There is no cure for herpes.
D)Once the blisters disappear, the virus is no longer in the body.
Q5) Another term for elevated blood sugar levels is hyperglycemia.
Q6) Fibromyalgia is a chronic,painful,rheumatological-like disorder.
Q7) Pubic lice can be transmitted nonsexually.
A)True
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Chapter 18: A: Focus on Diabetes
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Q1) Which of the following occurs as a result of gestational diabetes?
A)The mother has significantly reduced risk of progressing to type 2 diabetes after giving birth.
B)The growth of the fetus is limited.
C)Changing hormone levels reduce metabolic stress.
D)There is a higher risk of birth-related complications.
Q2) Type 1 diabetes ______________.
A)most often appears during childhood or adolescence
B)results in a temporary increase in insulin production
C)results in an enhanced immune system
D)is also called non-insulin-dependent diabetes
Q3) The body organ that filters excess glucose from the blood is the ______________.
A)spleen
B)liver
C)kidney
D)pancreas
Q4) What steps can an individual take to lower their risk of diabetes?
Q5) How does type 2 diabetes develop from early stages leading to a diagnosis?
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Q6) What is the primary difference between type 1 and type 2 diabetes?
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Chapter 19: Choosing Healthy Living for the Environment
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Q1) The brownish-yellow haze that results from the combination of hydrocarbons and nitrogen oxides is known as photochemical smog.
Q2) What is ozone? Explain how it can be both beneficial and harmful to humans and the environment.
Q3) An increase in blood pressure and vasodilation in the brain are symptoms of ________________.
A)air pollution
B)water pollution
C)noise pollution
D)ionizing radiation
Q4) Photochemical smog forms in areas that experience a ________.
A)lot of rain
B)temperature inversion
C)lot of wind
D)not enough sunlight
Q5) Which of the following is true about PCBs?
A)PCBs are associated with chronic digestive problems.
B)They are illegal to dump in landfills.
C)They bioaccumulate in the fatty tissues and liver.
D)They are unstable at very low temperatures.
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Chapter 20: Preventing Violence, Abuse, and Injury
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Q1) Justin committed the most common form of homicide in Canada.How did he commit this crime?
A)by stabbing
B)by strangulation
C)by shooting
D)by beating
Q2) Over two million people lose their lives annually to violence.
A)True
B)False
Q3) Date rape is a form of unwanted sexual assault.Discuss guidelines that can be used by both women and men to reduce the risk for date rape.
Q4) The principal reason that overcoming violence in our society is largely a male issue is based on the realization that boys are taught that competitiveness,power and ________ are valued male attributes.
A)empathy
B)maturity
C)control
D)self-esteem
Q5) Describe the three phases of the Cycle of Violence Theory.
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Chapter 21: Becoming a Wise Consumer of Health Services
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Q1) Suzie and Sam go to their doctor about in-vitro fertilization techniques.They ask their doctor several questions such as the risks involved,the procedure and the success rate.What is the term for this concept?
A)informed information
B)informed consent
C)right to refuse
D)knowledgeable consent
Q2) Jimmie has been a victim of his provincial health care system.He wants to go "right to the top" of the health care quality assurance system.To whom will he voice his complaint?
A)the Health Protection Branch of Health Canada
B)the provincial ministry of health
C)the colleges of the various health professions
D)the Minister of Health
Q3) Getting tested for a sexually transmitted disease is an example of self-care.
A)True
B)False
Q4) Naturopaths believe that illness results from violations of natural principles of life in modern societies.
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Chapter 22: Preparing for Aging, Dying, and Death
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Q1) Shiloh's grief counsellor has described the process of integrating the reality of the loss with everyday life and learning to feel better.She feels that Shiloh has reached this stage,which is called ________________.
A)bereavement
B)grievance
C)grief work
D)anguish relief
Q2) Virginia is on a limited budget and she can't afford to purchase a great deal of meat products.One of the nutrients found in meats that Virginia cuts back on is ???????????______________________.
A)protein
B)carbohydrate
C)fat
D)water
Q3) As we age,lines develop on the forehead and these lines,also called,"crow's feet",become more pronounced.
Q4) Death of an entire organism is called somatic death.
A)True
B)False
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Chapter 23: Focus on Financial Health
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Q1) Suki is an international student and,as such,is unable to work in Canada unless he gets a job on campus.His family supplied him with some spending money but it is quickly running out.Suki is starting to feel symptoms of ____________.
A)financial illness
B)financial unrest
C)extreme stress
D)reflexive calm
Q2) Alexei enjoys music and he purchases many downloadable songs for his playlist.He spends approximately $10/day on these songs.He has tried to stop is having a difficult time doing so.Alexei is most likely experiencing __________.
A)a loss of perspective
B)anxiety
C)a loss of control
D)financial unrest
Q3) What steps can you take to reduce your financial stress?
Q4) Explain how some mental illnesses,such as being manic,can lead to loss of financial health.
Q5) Discuss three ways you can deal with stress resulting from your financial situation.
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