Type:
Test Bank
Resource:
Access to Health
Edition:
14th Edition
Author(s):
Rebecca J. Donatelle Patricia Ketcham
Chapter 001 Instructor Test Items 1
Which of the following individual choices has a major effect on both current health and projected life expectancy? Genetic tendency toward obesity. Pollution Level of education Smoking
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The medical model of health would most likely focus on which of the following? Controlling air and water pollution Lifestyle interventions to prevent chronic diseases Treating bacterial infections with antibiotics Serving marginalized populations
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The number of years a person is anticipated to live based on conditions at the time of birth is life expectancy. population control. mortality. morbidity.
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Which of the following were cited by college students in a national survey as major impediments to performing well academically? Pressure from parents and family members Stress, anxiety, and sleep difficulties Repeated strep infections Carrying a tooheavy course load
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What is the leading cause of death in the United States across all age groups? Heart disease Cancer Cerebrovascular disease Unintentional injuries
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Which of the following describes the rate of deaths within a certain population? Prevalence Life expectancy Mortality Morbidity
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Heart disease, cancer, and diabetes are examples of
chronic disease. hereditary disease. communicable disease. acute disease. 8
Since the early 20th century, the life expectancy of Americans has increased by more than 10 years. increased by more than 20 years. increased by more than 30 years. increased by more than 40 years.
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Healthy life expectancy refers to the number of years a person can expect to live while covered by Medicare. without chronic pain, disability, or significant illness. without pain or shortterm or longterm disability. without cancer or diabetes.
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Life expectancy 100 years ago was largely determined by medical history. lifestyle choices. susceptibility to chronic disease. susceptibility to infectious disease.
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The term health is often interchangeable with the term adaptability. flexibility. wellness. painfree.
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Jerome eats healthy foods, exercises regularly, gets eight hours of sleep each night, and rarely becomes ill. His ability to ward off illness is related to which dimension of health? Social Intellectual Physical Emotional
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Jasmine has many friends, is respected by her coworkers, and maintains a great relationship with her boyfriend. Her ability to interact with others exemplifies
which dimension of health? Social Intellectual Emotional Physical 14
Rashid volunteers weekly to help pick up trash in his neighborhood. This action contributes to improving which dimension of his health? Intellectual Social Environmental Spiritual
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Which of the following best describes emotional health? Ability to be selfsufficient Ability to solve problems Ability to express or control feelings Ability to adapt to various social situations
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An example of intellectual health is having a sense of meaning and purpose in your life. successfully interacting with others. having low selfefficacy. having a healthy curiosity about life in general.
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Which of the following best describes spiritual health? Possessing and expressing a purpose in life Expressing emotions Having satisfying relationships Being able to reason and think objectively
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A multidimensional concept of health that includes elements of physical, mental, emotional, and social function is physical and emotional health. holistic health care. healthrelated quality of life. healthy life expectancy.
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The first step in modifying your health behavior to achieve overall wellness is to review your medical records and schedule a physical examination by a doctor.
become aware of individual behaviors that contribute to or detract from your health. complete a detailed behavior change contract. find a reliable support person or support group. 20
Holistic wellness involves integrating mind, body, and spiritual components. taking nutritional supplements daily. combining exercise with some form of meditation. consuming organic foods and being treated by a naturopathic doctor.
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The range of factors that influence a person's health status are known as ethnic or cultural traditions. determinants of health. agerelated conditions. genetic influences on health.
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Determinants of health include personal, social, economic, and environmental factors. physical, intellectual, spiritual, and cultural factors. nutritional, social, financial, and environmental factors. genetic and lifestyle factors.
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Which of the following methods is an example of successful lifestyle change? Making a New Year's resolution to stop smoking again after failing in the past Creating a demanding workout plan in hopes of someday losing weight Beginning a daily walking program and gradually increasing your time and distance Stopping smoking "cold turkey"
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Jackson made a goal to quit smoking by the end of the year through a lot of hard work and willpower. When he achieved this goal, he bought himself a new car. This is an example of repeated enabling. social reinforcement. positive reinforcement. negative reinforcement.