Question 1

AIDS is one of the top 10 leading causes of death in the United States.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 2

Wilford has just received a diagnosis of Type 2 diabetes and has agreed to participate in a cognitive behavioral program to help him cope with his diabetes.

Accepted Answer

A)  This program will help Wilford develop emotion-focused coping strategies. 
B)  This program will allow Wilford to discontinue his medication. 
C)  This program will help Wilford and his family adapt to the changes he needs to make in his life. 
D)  This type of program will not be as effective in helping Wilford as relaxation or hypnosis. 
A)  This program will help Wilford develop emotion-focused coping strategies. 
B)  This program will allow Wilford to discontinue his medication. 
C)  This program will help Wilford and his family adapt to the changes he needs to make in his life. 
D)  This type of program will not be as effective in helping Wilford as relaxation or hypnosis. C

Question 3

Alzheimer's caregivers experience distress and poor physical health but this decreases as soon as caregiving ends.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 4

Acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS)

Accepted Answer

A)  is caused by the human immunodeficiency virus. 
B)  is a mutated form of cancer that can be traced back to the early 1900s. 
C)  is an altered form of pneumonia that first appeared in Africa. 
D)  causes the human immunodeficiency virus. 
A)  is caused by the human immunodeficiency virus. 
B)  is a mutated form of cancer that can be traced back to the early 1900s. 
C)  is an altered form of pneumonia that first appeared in Africa. 
D)  causes the human immunodeficiency virus.

Question 5

Common to both diabetes and asthma are

Accepted Answer

A)  triggers. 
B)  problems of adherence. 
C)  insulin injections. 
D)  troubles in breathing. 
A)  triggers. 
B)  problems of adherence. 
C)  insulin injections. 
D)  troubles in breathing.

Question 6

Barbara's daughter was recently diagnosed with diabetes.The best course of action her family could take is to

Accepted Answer

A)  treat her as someone who is unique because of her diabetes. 
B)  establish a routine that is close to normal. 
C)  tell the other daughters to never fight with their sister. 
D)  both a and b. 
A)  treat her as someone who is unique because of her diabetes. 
B)  establish a routine that is close to normal. 
C)  tell the other daughters to never fight with their sister. 
D)  both a and b.

Question 7

Women now account for about ___ of all HIV cases in the United States.

Accepted Answer

A)  5% 
B)  10% 
C)  20% 
D)  33% 
A)  5% 
B)  10% 
C)  20% 
D)  33%

Question 8

A chronic intermittent disorder that causes constriction of the bronchial tubes,thus preventing air from passing freely is

Accepted Answer

A)  asthma. 
B)  chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. 
C)  pneumonia. 
D)  influenza. 
A)  asthma. 
B)  chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. 
C)  pneumonia. 
D)  influenza.

Question 9

Kyle has had diabetes for the past five years,is overweight,and manages his diabetes by attempting to eat healthier and taking daily medication.Kyle most likely has

Accepted Answer

A)  Type 1 Diabetes 
B)  Type 2 Diabetes 
C)  Gestational Diabetes 
D)  Insulin-Dependent Diabetes 
A)  Type 1 Diabetes 
B)  Type 2 Diabetes 
C)  Gestational Diabetes 
D)  Insulin-Dependent Diabetes

Question 10

Which group currently accounts for more than half of HIV transmissions?

Accepted Answer

A)  Male-male sexual contact 
B)  Male-female sexual contact 
C)  Injection drug use 
D)  Transmission from mother to baby 
A)  Male-male sexual contact 
B)  Male-female sexual contact 
C)  Injection drug use 
D)  Transmission from mother to baby

Question 11

_____ is the disorder caused by insulin deficiency.

Accepted Answer

A)  Pancreatitis 
B)  Appendicitis 
C)  Diabetes Mellitus 
D)  Glucagon 
A)  Pancreatitis 
B)  Appendicitis 
C)  Diabetes Mellitus 
D)  Glucagon

Question 12

All of the following were characterized as responses to bereavement EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A)  resiliency. 
B)  acute-recovery. 
C)  improvement. 
D)  denial. 
A)  resiliency. 
B)  acute-recovery. 
C)  improvement. 
D)  denial.

Question 13

The primary goal of asthma is minimizing the individual's asthma attacks.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Behaviors that will protect the largest number of people against HIV include

Accepted Answer

A)  limiting the number of sex partners and using condoms. 
B)  avoiding giving blood and blood transfusions. 
C)  avoiding drug use and avoiding homosexuals. 
D)  avoiding people who have AIDS. 
A)  limiting the number of sex partners and using condoms. 
B)  avoiding giving blood and blood transfusions. 
C)  avoiding drug use and avoiding homosexuals. 
D)  avoiding people who have AIDS.

Question 15

The lifestyle changes that are necessary to manage diabetes are essentially a problem of

Accepted Answer

A)  adherence. 
B)  stress management. 
C)  weight control. 
D)  exercise. 
A)  adherence. 
B)  stress management. 
C)  weight control. 
D)  exercise.

Question 16

Advancing age is the leading risk factor for heart disease,cancer,and Alzheimer's.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Injection drug use

Accepted Answer

A)  is responsible for HIV infection for more women than men. 
B)  is the leading cause of HIV infection worldwide. 
C)  affects African Americans and Hispanic Americans more than European Americans. 
D)  dropped from the leading cause of HIV infection to the least likely mode of infection during the late 1990s. 
A)  is responsible for HIV infection for more women than men. 
B)  is the leading cause of HIV infection worldwide. 
C)  affects African Americans and Hispanic Americans more than European Americans. 
D)  dropped from the leading cause of HIV infection to the least likely mode of infection during the late 1990s.

Question 18

Possible risk factors for asthma include

Accepted Answer

A)  high levels of physical fitness. 
B)  being European American. 
C)  living in a rural area. 
D)  obesity. 
A)  high levels of physical fitness. 
B)  being European American. 
C)  living in a rural area. 
D)  obesity.

Question 19

The ____ model hypothesizes that genetic vulnerability interacts with environmental factors to stimulate asthmatic reactions.

Accepted Answer

A)  hardiness 
B)  hierarchy of needs 
C)  diathesis-stress 
D)  allergy 
A)  hardiness 
B)  hierarchy of needs 
C)  diathesis-stress 
D)  allergy

Question 20

Drugs are most often given to Alzheimer's patients

Accepted Answer

A)  to delay the progress of cognitive and psychological impairment. 
B)  to reverse cognitive impairment. 
C)  for their placebo effect. 
D)  to prevent wandering. 
A)  to delay the progress of cognitive and psychological impairment. 
B)  to reverse cognitive impairment. 
C)  for their placebo effect. 
D)  to prevent wandering.

AIDS is one of the top 10 leading causes of death in the United States.

Wilford has just received a diagnosis of Type 2 diabetes and has agreed to participate in a cognitive behavioral program to help him cope with his diabetes.

Alzheimer's caregivers experience distress and poor physical health but this decreases as soon as caregiving ends.

Acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS)

Common to both diabetes and asthma are

Barbara's daughter was recently diagnosed with diabetes.The best course of action her family could take is to

Women now account for about ___ of all HIV cases in the United States.

A chronic intermittent disorder that causes constriction of the bronchial tubes,thus preventing air from passing freely is

Kyle has had diabetes for the past five years,is overweight,and manages his diabetes by attempting to eat healthier and taking daily medication.Kyle most likely has

Which group currently accounts for more than half of HIV transmissions?

_____ is the disorder caused by insulin deficiency.

All of the following were characterized as responses to bereavement EXCEPT

The primary goal of asthma is minimizing the individual's asthma attacks.

Behaviors that will protect the largest number of people against HIV include

The lifestyle changes that are necessary to manage diabetes are essentially a problem of

Advancing age is the leading risk factor for heart disease,cancer,and Alzheimer's.

Injection drug use

Possible risk factors for asthma include

The ____ model hypothesizes that genetic vulnerability interacts with environmental factors to stimulate asthmatic reactions.

Drugs are most often given to Alzheimer's patients

Introducing Health Psychology

Conducting Health Research

Seeking and Receiving Health Care

Adhering to Healthy Behavior

Defining, Measuring, and Managing Stress

Understanding Stress, Immunity, and Disease

Understanding and Managing Pain

Considering Alternative Approaches

Behavioral Factors in Cardiovascular Disease

Behavioral Factors in Cancer

Smoking Tobacco

Using Alcohol and Other Drugs

Eating and Weight

Exercising

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Exam 11: Living With Chronic Illness

AIDS is one of the top 10 leading causes of death in the United States.

Wilford has just received a diagnosis of Type 2 diabetes and has agreed to participate in a cognitive behavioral program to help him cope with his diabetes.

Alzheimer's caregivers experience distress and poor physical health but this decreases as soon as caregiving ends.

Acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS)

Common to both diabetes and asthma are

Barbara's daughter was recently diagnosed with diabetes.The best course of action her family could take is to

Women now account for about ___ of all HIV cases in the United States.

A chronic intermittent disorder that causes constriction of the bronchial tubes,thus preventing air from passing freely is

Kyle has had diabetes for the past five years,is overweight,and manages his diabetes by attempting to eat healthier and taking daily medication.Kyle most likely has

Which group currently accounts for more than half of HIV transmissions?

_____ is the disorder caused by insulin deficiency.

All of the following were characterized as responses to bereavement EXCEPT

The primary goal of asthma is minimizing the individual's asthma attacks.

Behaviors that will protect the largest number of people against HIV include

The lifestyle changes that are necessary to manage diabetes are essentially a problem of

Advancing age is the leading risk factor for heart disease,cancer,and Alzheimer's.

Injection drug use

Possible risk factors for asthma include

The ____ model hypothesizes that genetic vulnerability interacts with environmental factors to stimulate asthmatic reactions.

Drugs are most often given to Alzheimer's patients

Introducing Health Psychology

Conducting Health Research

Seeking and Receiving Health Care

Adhering to Healthy Behavior

Defining, Measuring, and Managing Stress

Understanding Stress, Immunity, and Disease

Understanding and Managing Pain

Considering Alternative Approaches

Behavioral Factors in Cardiovascular Disease

Behavioral Factors in Cancer

Smoking Tobacco

Using Alcohol and Other Drugs

Eating and Weight

Exercising

Future Challenges

Filters