Type:
Test Bank
Resource:
Access to Health
Edition:
16th Edition
Author(s):
Rebecca J. Donatelle
Access to Health, 16e (Donatelle) Chapter 1 Accessing Your Health 1) Which of the following personal choices undermines current health and projected life expectancy, and places an economic burden on society? A) Genetic tendency toward obesity B) Pollution C) Level of education D) Tobacco use Answer: D Diff: 4 Chapter/Section: 1.1 Learning Outcome: 1.1 Skill: Applying/Analyzing 2) A concept that focuses on the impact of physical, mental, emotional, and social functioning on an individual's life is A) physical and emotional health. B) holistic health. C) health-related quality of life. D) healthy life expectancy. Answer: C Diff: 2 Chapter/Section: 1.1 Learning Outcome: 1.1 Skill: Remembering/Understanding 3) The number of years of life remaining to a person at a given age is A) life expectancy. B) longevity. C) mortality. D) morbidity. Answer: A Diff: 2 Chapter/Section: 1.1 Learning Outcome: 1.1 Skill: Remembering/Understanding
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4) Which of the following were cited by college students in a national survey as the top two impediments to performing well academically? A) Pressure from parents and relationship difficulties B) Stress and anxiety C) Repeated infections and financial concerns D) Depression and carrying a too-heavy course load Answer: B Diff: 1 Chapter/Section: 1.1 Learning Outcome: 1.1 Skill: Remembering/Understanding 5) What is the leading cause of death in the United States across all age groups? A) Heart disease B) Cancer C) Cerebrovascular disease D) Unintentional injuries Answer: A Diff: 1 Chapter/Section: 1.1 Learning Outcome: 1.1 Skill: Remembering/Understanding 6) Which of the following describes the rate of deaths to population? A) Prevalence B) Life expectancy C) Mortality D) Morbidity Answer: C Diff: 2 Chapter/Section: 1.1 Learning Outcome: 1.1 Skill: Remembering/Understanding 7) Heart disease, cancer, and diabetes are examples of A) chronic disease. B) hereditary disease. C) communicable disease. D) acute disease. Answer: A Diff: 2 Chapter/Section: 1.1 Learning Outcome: 1.1 Skill: Remembering/Understanding
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8) Since the early twentieth century, the life expectancy of Americans has A) increased by more than 10 years. B) increased by more than 20 years. C) increased by more than 30 years. D) increased by more than 40 years. Answer: C Diff: 4 Chapter/Section: 1.1 Learning Outcome: 1.1 Skill: Applying/Analyzing 9) Healthy life expectancy refers to the number of years a person can expect to live A) without needing to apply for Medicare. B) without chronic pain, disability, or significant illness. C) without pain, traumatic injury, or illness. D) without cancer or diabetes. Answer: B Diff: 2 Chapter/Section: 1.1 Learning Outcome: 1.1 Skill: Remembering/Understanding 10) Life expectancy 100 years ago was largely determined by A) medical history. B) lifestyle choices. C) susceptibility to chronic disease. D) susceptibility to infectious disease. Answer: D Diff: 2 Chapter/Section: 1.1 Learning Outcome: 1.1 Skill: Remembering/Understanding 11) The term deaths of despair refers to A) suicides. B) deaths of individuals living at or below the federal poverty line. C) deaths due to drug or alcohol overdose. D) deaths due to suicide, unintentional drug overdose, or alcohol-related liver failure. Answer: D Diff: 4 Chapter/Section: 1.1 Learning Outcome: 1.1 Skill: Applying/Analyzing
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12) Achievement of the highest level of health possible in each of several dimensions is known as A) ecological health. B) flexibility. C) wellness. D) health promotion. Answer: C Diff: 2 Chapter/Section: 1.2 Learning Outcome: 1.2 Skill: Remembering/Understanding 13) Jerome eats healthy foods, exercises regularly, gets eight hours of sleep each night, and rarely becomes ill. His ability to ward off illness exemplifies which dimension of health? A) Social B) Intellectual C) Physical D) Emotional Answer: C Diff: 3 Chapter/Section: 1.2 Learning Outcome: 1.2 Skill: Applying/Analyzing 14) 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? A) Social B) Intellectual C) Emotional D) Physical Answer: A Diff: 3 Chapter/Section: 1.2 Learning Outcome: 1.2 Skill: Applying/Analyzing 15) Rashid volunteers weekly to help pick up trash in his neighborhood. This action MOST exemplifies which dimension of his health? A) Intellectual B) Social C) Environmental D) Emotional Answer: C Diff: 3 Chapter/Section: 1.2 Learning Outcome: 1.2 Skill: Applying/Analyzing 4 1.