Question 1

Some experts believe that fibrocystic breast condition is related to ___________________.

Accepted Answer

A) dietary practices 
B) menstrual cycle 
C) psychological pathology 
D) lack of adequate breast tissue 
A) dietary practices 
B) menstrual cycle 
C) psychological pathology 
D) lack of adequate breast tissue

Question 2

Which of the following statements is true regarding bacteria?

Accepted Answer

A) The three major types are cocci, bacilli, and pathilli. 
B) They are plant-like, but lack chlorophyll. 
C) All bacteria produce harmful toxins. 
D) Bacteria serve no useful purpose in the environment. 
A) The three major types are cocci, bacilli, and pathilli. 
B) They are plant-like, but lack chlorophyll. 
C) All bacteria produce harmful toxins. 
D) Bacteria serve no useful purpose in the environment.

Question 3

Secondary headaches are usually relieved by _________________.

Accepted Answer

A) relaxation 
B) pain-relievers 
C) treatment of primary problem 
D) serotonin 
A) relaxation 
B) pain-relievers 
C) treatment of primary problem 
D) serotonin

Question 4

Rheumatoid arthritis typically attacks the ________ which results in the destruction of the bony ends of the joints.

Accepted Answer

A) pleural membrane 
B) synovial membrane 
C) cutaneous membrane 
D) serous membrane 
A) pleural membrane 
B) synovial membrane 
C) cutaneous membrane 
D) serous membrane

Question 5

The severity of PMS symptoms may be influenced by external factors such as ______________.

Accepted Answer

A) temperature 
B) pollutants 
C) stress 
D) lack of sunlight 
A) temperature 
B) pollutants 
C) stress 
D) lack of sunlight

Question 6

What is fibrocystic breast condition? What are the symptoms,possible causes,and treatment for this condition?

Accepted Answer

Fibrocystic breast condition is a common

Question 7

Patrick is diagnosed with diabetes.What organ has ceased functioning effectively?

Accepted Answer

A) liver 
B) spleen 
C) colon 
D) pancreas 
A) liver 
B) spleen 
C) colon 
D) pancreas

Question 8

Fay is 60 years old,and she has a reactivated herpes zoster varicella virus.This has developed into a disease known as ____________.

Accepted Answer

A) measles 
B) rabies 
C) shingles 
D) mumps 
A) measles 
B) rabies 
C) shingles 
D) mumps

Question 9

Vernon has chronic bronchitis.What is the major risk factor for this disease?

Accepted Answer

A) previous allergies 
B) family history 
C) cigarette smoking 
D) dust in the air 
A) previous allergies 
B) family history 
C) cigarette smoking 
D) dust in the air

Question 10

The best rule of thumb for preventing the common cold is to wash your hands.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

In the past,why was the prevalence of chronic disease so low?

Accepted Answer

A) People died at a much younger age. 
B) People generally died in violent attacks. 
C) Infectious disease killed people before they developed chronic disease. 
D) Dietary habits were significantly better. 
A) People died at a much younger age. 
B) People generally died in violent attacks. 
C) Infectious disease killed people before they developed chronic disease. 
D) Dietary habits were significantly better.

Question 12

Marla's doctor has prescribed a common dietary change that is recommended for gall bladder treatment.Which of the following is an effective treatment?

Accepted Answer

A) a decrease in sodium 
B) an increase in calcium 
C) a decrease in fat 
D) an increase in water consumption 
A) a decrease in sodium 
B) an increase in calcium 
C) a decrease in fat 
D) an increase in water consumption

Question 13

Many of the infectious diseases that were thought to be eradicated have returned because ________.

Accepted Answer

A) people have stopped getting vaccinated 
B) stress and lack of sleep have affected people's immunity 
C) rates of obesity have increased. 
D) there is more use of antibacterial soap and other products. 
A) people have stopped getting vaccinated 
B) stress and lack of sleep have affected people's immunity 
C) rates of obesity have increased. 
D) there is more use of antibacterial soap and other products.

Question 14

Vaginal secretions are an example of a high-risk fluid for HIV infection.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Adam has syphilis and just developed a chancre.What stage of the disease is this?

Accepted Answer

A) primary 
B) secondary 
C) tertiary 
D) latent 
A) primary 
B) secondary 
C) tertiary 
D) latent

Question 16

Joan suffers from migraine headaches.Which of the following is only a minimally effective treatment for her pain?

Accepted Answer

A) Imitrex 
B) serotonin treatment 
C) relaxation 
D) vigorous exercise 
A) Imitrex 
B) serotonin treatment 
C) relaxation 
D) vigorous exercise

Question 17

Which of the following is true about low back pain?

Accepted Answer

A) It is epidemic throughout the world. 
B) Older people suffer from low back pain more frequently than younger people. 
C) A tall, lanky body type has been proven to be a risk factor. 
D) Depression is the dominant risk factor for low back pain. 
A) It is epidemic throughout the world. 
B) Older people suffer from low back pain more frequently than younger people. 
C) A tall, lanky body type has been proven to be a risk factor. 
D) Depression is the dominant risk factor for low back pain.

Question 18

Samuel's doctor told him that he can control several of his risks for susceptibility to infections.Which of these risk factors can he control?

Accepted Answer

A) heredity 
B) high-risk behaviour 
C) environmental conditions 
D) age 
A) heredity 
B) high-risk behaviour 
C) environmental conditions 
D) age

Question 19

Rosa has been diagnosed with chlamydia.What is the treatment for her disease?

Accepted Answer

A) cryotherapy 
B) surgery 
C) antibiotics 
D) antifungal ointment 
A) cryotherapy 
B) surgery 
C) antibiotics 
D) antifungal ointment

Question 20

Lellani does not give her four-year-old daughter aspirin for flu symptoms because aspirin may cause ___________________.

Accepted Answer

A) Reye's syndrome 
B) toxic shock syndrome 
C) Parkinsonian syndrome 
D) chronic fatigue syndrome 
A) Reye's syndrome 
B) toxic shock syndrome 
C) Parkinsonian syndrome 
D) chronic fatigue syndrome

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

Some experts believe that fibrocystic breast condition is related to ___________________.

Which of the following statements is true regarding bacteria?

Secondary headaches are usually relieved by _________________.

Rheumatoid arthritis typically attacks the ________ which results in the destruction of the bony ends of the joints.

The severity of PMS symptoms may be influenced by external factors such as ______________.

What is fibrocystic breast condition? What are the symptoms,possible causes,and treatment for this condition?

Patrick is diagnosed with diabetes.What organ has ceased functioning effectively?

Fay is 60 years old,and she has a reactivated herpes zoster varicella virus.This has developed into a disease known as ____________.

Vernon has chronic bronchitis.What is the major risk factor for this disease?

The best rule of thumb for preventing the common cold is to wash your hands.

In the past,why was the prevalence of chronic disease so low?

Marla's doctor has prescribed a common dietary change that is recommended for gall bladder treatment.Which of the following is an effective treatment?

Many of the infectious diseases that were thought to be eradicated have returned because ________.

Vaginal secretions are an example of a high-risk fluid for HIV infection.

Adam has syphilis and just developed a chancre.What stage of the disease is this?

Joan suffers from migraine headaches.Which of the following is only a minimally effective treatment for her pain?

Which of the following is true about low back pain?

Samuel's doctor told him that he can control several of his risks for susceptibility to infections.Which of these risk factors can he control?

Rosa has been diagnosed with chlamydia.What is the treatment for her disease?

Lellani does not give her four-year-old daughter aspirin for flu symptoms because aspirin may cause ___________________.

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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