Question 1

Which of the following describes an allergy?

Accepted Answer

A) A hypersensitive reaction to a specific antigen or allergen. 
B) A bodily reaction to food. 
C) An always fatal condition. 
D) The body's failure to produce histamines. 
A) A hypersensitive reaction to a specific antigen or allergen. 
B) A bodily reaction to food. 
C) An always fatal condition. 
D) The body's failure to produce histamines.

Question 2

Which of the following is true about Type 1 diabetes?

Accepted Answer

A) It can be cured by weight loss or dietary changes. 
B) It is less serious than Type 2 diabetes. 
C) Type 1 diabetes occurs later in life. 
D) It is characterized by permanent insulin deficiency. 
A) It can be cured by weight loss or dietary changes. 
B) It is less serious than Type 2 diabetes. 
C) Type 1 diabetes occurs later in life. 
D) It is characterized by permanent insulin deficiency.

Question 3

This musculoskeletal disease occurs when the immune system attacks the body,producing antibodies that destroy or injure organs.This disease is ____________.

Accepted Answer

A) mononucleosis 
B) chronic fatigue syndrome 
C) lupus 
D) fibromyalgia 
A) mononucleosis 
B) chronic fatigue syndrome 
C) lupus 
D) fibromyalgia

Question 4

Thomas has received a vaccination for chicken pox.This artificial immunity is known as __________.

Accepted Answer

A) natural immunity 
B) inherited immunity 
C) acquired innoculation immunity 
D) acquired immunity 
A) natural immunity 
B) inherited immunity 
C) acquired innoculation immunity 
D) acquired immunity

Question 5

Which of the following statements is true about T-cells?

Accepted Answer

A) They are manufactured in the soft tissue of the bone shaft. 
B) Their major response is to bacterial toxins. 
C) They are manufactured in the thymus gland. 
D) They produce chemicals that kill the B-cells. 
A) They are manufactured in the soft tissue of the bone shaft. 
B) Their major response is to bacterial toxins. 
C) They are manufactured in the thymus gland. 
D) They produce chemicals that kill the B-cells.

Question 6

What is Carpal tunnel syndrome? What measures can a person take to help alleviate suffering from this disorder?

Accepted Answer

Carpal tunnel syndrome is a common occup

Question 7

Mack has a severe sore throat and has white pustules visible at the back of his throat.This is most probably a ________ infection.

Accepted Answer

A) staphylococcal 
B) tuberculosis 
C) Legionnaire's 
D) streptococcal 
A) staphylococcal 
B) tuberculosis 
C) Legionnaire's 
D) streptococcal

Question 8

Define diabetes and differentiate between Type 1 and Type 2.

Accepted Answer

Diabetes is a disease in which the pancr

Question 9

Which of the following characteristics of a woman's menstrual cycle is associated with increased risk for endometriosis?

Accepted Answer

A) cycles longer than 30 days 
B) menstrual flow lasting longer than a week 
C) lack of menstrual flow 
D) sporadic spotting 
A) cycles longer than 30 days 
B) menstrual flow lasting longer than a week 
C) lack of menstrual flow 
D) sporadic spotting

Question 10

Helicobacter pylori has been researched as a possible cause for ____________.

Accepted Answer

A) ulcerative colitis 
B) irritable bowel syndrome 
C) diverticulosis 
D) peptic ulcers 
A) ulcerative colitis 
B) irritable bowel syndrome 
C) diverticulosis 
D) peptic ulcers

Question 11

Hayley suffers from abnormal growth of uterine tissue in regions of the body outside the uterus.This disease is called _______________.

Accepted Answer

A) epitheliosis 
B) uteritis 
C) vaginal hemorrhaging 
D) endometriosis 
A) epitheliosis 
B) uteritis 
C) vaginal hemorrhaging 
D) endometriosis

Question 12

What is epilepsy? List and describe the four types of epileptic seizures as discussed in the text.

Accepted Answer

Epilepsy is derived from the Greek epile

Question 13

The pancreas produces insulin to allow the body to store glucose.

Accepted Answer

Yes, the pancreas produces insulin, whic

Question 14

___________ is usually the earliest defense mechanism the body provides.Once recognized,it causes the body to slow down and protect itself.

Accepted Answer

A) fever 
B) antibody production 
C) inflammation 
D) pain 
A) fever 
B) antibody production 
C) inflammation 
D) pain

Question 15

Which of the following is an example of autoinoculation?

Accepted Answer

A) washing your hands 
B) touching a sore on your lip and then scratching your eye 
C) sneezing into your elbow 
D) wearing dirty clothing 
A) washing your hands 
B) touching a sore on your lip and then scratching your eye 
C) sneezing into your elbow 
D) wearing dirty clothing

Question 16

Ashley has been having severe vaginal itching and a burning sensation in her genital area.Her doctor tells her that she has contracted candidiasis due to the decreased acidity of the vagina,and this makes conditions favourable for a ________ - like infection.

Accepted Answer

A) yeast 
B) mould 
C) parasitic 
D) bacterial 
A) yeast 
B) mould 
C) parasitic 
D) bacterial

Question 17

Wendy has a high fever,headache,vomiting,diarrhea,and stomach pains.These are all symptoms of what infection mainly occurring in menstruating women?

Accepted Answer

A) streptococcal infection 
B) toxic shock syndrome 
C) rheumatic fever 
D) syphilis 
A) streptococcal infection 
B) toxic shock syndrome 
C) rheumatic fever 
D) syphilis

Question 18

Differentiate between "cold" and "flu" symptoms.

Accepted Answer

Cold symptoms: Flu symptoms:-minor fever

Question 19

Among Aboriginal people age-standardized diabetes prevalence rates are at least triple those found in the general population.

Accepted Answer

The statement that "Among Aboriginal peo

Question 20

Which of the following is true about chronic fatigue syndrome?

Accepted Answer

A) It is caused by the Epstein-Barr virus. 
B) No viral cause has been found to date. 
C) It is associated with chronic insomnia. 
D) It affects people mainly in their 70s. 
A) It is caused by the Epstein-Barr virus. 
B) No viral cause has been found to date. 
C) It is associated with chronic insomnia. 
D) It affects people mainly in their 70s.

Exam 17: Controlling Risk for Infectious and Non-Infectious Conditions

Which of the following describes an allergy?

Which of the following is true about Type 1 diabetes?

This musculoskeletal disease occurs when the immune system attacks the body,producing antibodies that destroy or injure organs.This disease is ____________.

Thomas has received a vaccination for chicken pox.This artificial immunity is known as __________.

Which of the following statements is true about T-cells?

What is Carpal tunnel syndrome? What measures can a person take to help alleviate suffering from this disorder?

Mack has a severe sore throat and has white pustules visible at the back of his throat.This is most probably a ________ infection.

Define diabetes and differentiate between Type 1 and Type 2.

Which of the following characteristics of a woman's menstrual cycle is associated with increased risk for endometriosis?

Helicobacter pylori has been researched as a possible cause for ____________.

Hayley suffers from abnormal growth of uterine tissue in regions of the body outside the uterus.This disease is called _______________.

What is epilepsy? List and describe the four types of epileptic seizures as discussed in the text.

The pancreas produces insulin to allow the body to store glucose.

___________ is usually the earliest defense mechanism the body provides.Once recognized,it causes the body to slow down and protect itself.

Which of the following is an example of autoinoculation?

Ashley has been having severe vaginal itching and a burning sensation in her genital area.Her doctor tells her that she has contracted candidiasis due to the decreased acidity of the vagina,and this makes conditions favourable for a ________ - like infection.

Wendy has a high fever,headache,vomiting,diarrhea,and stomach pains.These are all symptoms of what infection mainly occurring in menstruating women?

Differentiate between "cold" and "flu" symptoms.

Among Aboriginal people age-standardized diabetes prevalence rates are at least triple those found in the general population.

Which of the following is true about chronic fatigue syndrome?

Discovering Your Personal Rhythm for Healthy Living

Promoting and P Reserving Your Psychosocial Health

Understanding and Copy With Lifes Stressors

A: Focus on Spiritual Health

Engaging in Physical Activity for Health, Fitness, and Performance

Eating for Optimal Health and Performance

Managing Your Weight: Finding a Healthy Balance

Focus on Body Image

Committing to Relationships and Sexual Health

Considering Your Reproductive Choices

A: Focus on Sexually Transmitted Infections Stis

Recognizing Use, Misuse, Abuse, and Addiction to Drugs and

Using Alcohol, Tobacco, and Caffeine Responsibly and Refraining From

Understanding Illicit Drugs

A: Focus on Improving Your Sleep

Reducing Risk for Cardiovascular Diseases and Cancer

A: Focus on Diabetes

Choosing Healthy Living for the Environment

Preventing Violence, Abuse, and Injury

Becoming a Wise Consumer of Health Services

Preparing for Aging, Dying, and Death

Focus on Financial Health

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