Deck 4: Health

Question 1

Alzheimer disease is a type of

A)arthritis.
B)progressive but reversible brain disorder.
C)osteoporosis.
D)dementia.

Answer 1

dementia.

Question 2

What is the leading cause of death in U.S.adults aged 65-74?

A)cancer
B)injury
C)stroke
D)diabetes

Answer 2

cancer

Question 3

If a mother wants to reduce the risk of her child developing wheezing symptoms and asthma,she should

A)eat nutritiously while pregnant.
B)stop smoking.
C)be under the age of 35.
D)feed her child a diet low in fat.

Answer 3

stop smoking.

Question 4

Adolescents who eat dinner with their parents _____ or more days a week have lower rates of smoking,getting into fights,and initiating sexual activity.

A)3
B)4
C)5
D)6

Question 5

Although aging people are often characterized as sickly,only _____ percent of U.S.adults aged 65 to 74 have a disability.

A)29
B)23
C)17
D)5

Question 6

Men have a higher incidence of _____ chronic conditions,whereas women have a higher incidence of _____ chronic conditions.

A)sinus; coronary heart
B)fatal; nonfatal
C)arthritis; hearing
D)nonfatal; fatal

Question 7

Compared to adolescents,emerging adults are more likely to

A)have chronic health problems.
B)be obese.
C)have a mental disorder.
D)All of these answers are correct.

Question 8

Approximately how many preschool children in the United States are malnourished?

A)5 million
B)11 million
C)18 million
D)21 million

Question 9

Which of the following involves an extensive loss of bone tissue?

A)arteriosclerosis
B)diabetes
C)arthritis
D)osteoporosis

Question 10

What are the percentages of osteoporosis cases that occur in females and males respectively in the United States?

A)80 percent; 20 percent
B)65 percent; 35 percent
C)20 percent; 50 percent
D)90 percent; 50 percent

Question 11

At age 76,which chronic condition is Beth MOST likely to suffer from?

A)arthritis
B)heart disease
C)hypertension
D)hearing impairment

Question 12

What is the leading cause of death in children in the United States?

A)malnutrition
B)accidents
C)asthma
D)domestic violence

Question 13

Which of the following statements is NOT correct about chronic disorders?

A)They are characterized by a slow onset and long duration.
B)They are rare in early adulthood.
C)They increase in middle adulthood.
D)They are rare in late adulthood.

Question 14

Regarding mortality rates for adolescents and emerging adults,who among the following individuals is at the HIGHEST risk for a fatality?

A)Mark,a 15-year-old high school student
B)Jade,a 15-year-old high school student
C)John,an emerging adult
D)Sarah,an emerging adult

Question 15

Adolescence is a critical juncture in health because

A)parents no longer have any influence over teens' health habits.
B)adolescents in the United States are more likely to smoke than teens in other countries.
C)teens need optimum health in order for their reproductive capacities to develop properly.
D)the unhealthy lifestyle formation and factors leading to early death start during adolescence.

Question 16

Peer pressure has been found to increase the rate all of the following health-compromising factors EXCEPT

A)smoking.
B)early sexual activity.
C)poor parental guidance.
D)violence.

Question 17

Approximately what percentage of children in the United States have no usual source of health care?

A)7 percent
B)10 percent
C)18 percent
D)21 percent

Question 18

To prevent osteoporosis,women should

A)exercise more.
B)avoid smoking.
C)eat foods rich in calcium and vitaminD.
D)All of these answers are correct.

Question 19

The global term for a neurological disorder in which the primary symptom is deterioration of mental functioning is

A)Alzheimer disease.
B)osteoporosis.
C)dementia.
D)neurological degradation.

Question 20

Pauline is middle-aged.Her greatest health concern is MOST likely to be

A)hypertension.
B)heart disease.
C)arthritis.
D)sinus problems.

Question 21

Levels of _____ in the blood increase faster in Alzheimer caregivers than in older adults who do not care for a critically ill spouse.

A)IL-6
B)acetylcholine
C)amyloid plaques
D)cholinerase

Question 22

Doug does not recognize his home,neighbors,and even family members.Doug has a form of

A)pervasive developmental disorder.
B)dementia.
C)osteoporosis.
D)arthritis.

Question 23

From birth to their first birthday,infants increase their length by _____ and _____ their weight.

A)50 percent; triple
B)75 percent; double
C)100 percent; quadruple
D)25 percent; triple

Question 24

Addison was a breast-fed infant.Which of the following is NOT likely a benefit she will enjoy?

A)lower risk of allergies
B)lower risk of childhood and adulthood obesity
C)lower risk of SIDS
D)fewer gastrointestinal and respiratory tract infections

Question 25

Currently,there is an increased demand for home-care workers because of which of the following?

A)the decrease in population of older adults
B)older adults' preference to stay in their own homes
C)older adults' preference to stay in nursing homes
D)Older adults who stay at nursing homes were less depressed and had better cognitive functioning.

Question 26

In which of the following ways are Alzheimer disease and cardiovascular disease similar?

A)average age of onset
B)diagnostic criteria
C)some common risk factors
D)detection methods

Question 27

In 2016,_____ adults in the United States had Alzheimer disease,and it is projected that ______ baby boomers will develop Alzheimer disease in their lifetime.

A)5.4 million; 7 million
B)5.4 million; 10 million
C)7 million; 12 million
D)10 million; 5.4 million

Question 28

George's blood test reveals very low levels of acetylcholine.An MRI shows an abnormal amount of neurofibrillary tangles and amyloid plaques in his brain.These results indicate that George may have

A)hypertension.
B)depression.
C)Alzheimer disease.
D)arthritis.

Question 29

The American Academy of Pediatrics Section on Breastfeeding strongly recommends exclusive breast-feeding until the infant is

A)6 weeks old.
B)2 months old.
C)3 months old.
D)6 months old.

Question 30

Kenneth is considering moving into a nursing home.Based on the findings of Rodin and Langer,which of the following would increase both his happiness and health in the new facility?

A)The nursing home has a very good staff-to-resident ratio at a low cost.
B)The nursing home allows him a lot of self-determination in aspects of his life.
C)The nursing home employs strict safety measures.
D)The nursing home staff is helpful,caring,and tries to schedule everything for the residents.

Question 31

Which of the following diseases is characterized by muscle tremors,slowing of movement,and partial facial paralysis?

A)arthritis
B)Alzheimer disease
C)Parkinson disease
D)dementia

Question 32

Rodin and Langer (1977)conducted a study in which one group of nursing home patients was given increased control over daily routines,while another group was not.The main finding in this study was that

A)more perceived control improved the lives of the patients.
B)more responsibility caused debilitating anxiety in the patients.
C)patients responded better to nurturing staff and administrators than to the additional control.
D)many patients began to feel they no longer needed the nursing home care.

Question 33

Which of the following represents a transitional state between the cognitive changes of normal aging and very early Alzheimer disease and other dementias?

A)severe memory loss
B)cardiovascular disease
C)late-onset Alzheimer disease
D)mild cognitive impairment (MCI)

Question 34

Giving nursing home residents more control over their daily schedules is

A)harmful.
B)beneficial.
C)not welcomed by the residents.
D)not related to resident satisfaction.

Question 35

_____ provides temporary relief for those who are caring for the elderly or individuals with disabilities or illnesses.

A)A nursing home
B)Respite care
C)Hospitals
D)Psychiatrists

Question 36

Drug treatments for Alzheimer patients are used to

A)improve memory and cognitive functions.
B)alter genetic causes for the disease.
C)stop the progression of the disease.
D)treat the cause of memory loss.

Question 37

Alzheimer disease involves a deficiency in

A)dopamine.
B)acetylcholine.
C)amyloid plaques.
D)neurofibrillary tangles.

Question 38

Shandra is infected with the HIV virus,and she has just given birth.Should Shandra breast feed her baby?

A)No.A mother with HIV can pass the virus to her baby through breast milk.
B)Yes.The HIV virus cannot be passed to a baby through breast milk.
C)No.Breast milk from a mother with HIV lacks the necessary protein and nutrients to nourish a baby.
D)Yes.The nutritional value of breast milk outweighs the risk of passing the virus to the baby.

Question 39

In general,research indicates that the quality of nursing home care is

A)moderate.
B)highly variable.
C)consistently good.
D)consistently poor.

Question 40

Nutritionists recommend that infants consume approximately 50 calories per day for each pound they weigh.How does this compare to an adult's requirement?

A)This is more than twice an adult's requirement per pound.
B)This is half an adult's requirement per pound.
C)This is one-third an adult's requirement per pound.
D)This is the same as an adult's requirement per pound.

Question 41

Jessica is extremely thin but complains she is fat,so she exercises obsessively to avoid weight gain.Jessica may be suffering from

A)amenorrhea.
B)anorexia nervosa.
C)osteoporosis.
D)bulimia.

Question 42

Kayla is an obese third grader.She is most likely at risk for which of the following?

A)low self-esteem
B)depression
C)exclusion from peer groups
D)All of these answers are correct.

Question 43

Pulmonary problems,hypertension,and Type 2 diabetes are common consequences of childhood

A)obesity.
B)malnutrition.
C)undernutrition.
D)anorexia.

Question 44

Of the following ethnic and gender groups among teens,which exhibited the least amount of exercise on average?

A)Latino girls
B)non-Latino white boys
C)African American boys
D)non-Latino white girls

Question 45

The WIC (Women,Infants,and Children)program provides federal grants to states for all of the following EXCEPT

A)health-care referrals.
B)respite care.
C)healthy supplemental foods.
D)nutrition education.

Question 46

Michael is a 10-year-old obese child.He is most likely at risk for which of the following?

A)pulmonary and hip problems
B)depression and low self-esteem
C)hypertension
D)All of these answers are correct.

Question 47

Ten-year-old Joel's BMI is in the 86th percentile.Joel is

A)obese.
B)overweight.
C)at risk for being overweight.
D)in the normal weight range.

Question 48

Which of the following would be a benefit to mothers who breast feed?

A)They return more quickly to their prepregnancy weight.
B)They are less likely to suffer postpartum depression.
C)They are less likely to develop type 2 diabetes.
D)They are less likely to develop osteoporosis.

Question 49

Christie is 5'7'' tall and weighs only 90 pounds but constantly worries she is getting fat.She exercises two to three hours a day and eats very little food.Christie may be suffering from

A)osteoporosis.
B)amenorrhea.
C)bulimia.
D)anorexia nervosa.

Question 50

A comparison of adolescents in 28 countries by the World Health Organization found that compared to teenagers in most other countries,U.S.adolescents

A)eat more junk food.
B)eat more vegetables.
C)eat more fruit.
D)exercise more.

Question 51

Anorexia occurs _____ times more in females than in males.

A)10
B)20
C)5
D)15

Question 52

MOST people with anorexia nervosa are from

A)middle- and upper-income families.
B)poor and working-class families.
C)Asian American and African American families.
D)families with low achievement standards.

Question 53

Which of the following interventions have shown moderate success in helping overweight children and teens lose weight?

A)a reduction in sedentary activity,coupled with calorie restriction and exercise
B)forbidding processed and high-fat foods
C)intense daily cardiovascular training
D)befriending underweight friends

Question 54

The eating disorder that involves the relentless pursuit of thinness through starvation is called

A)amenorrhea.
B)bulimia.
C)anorexia nervosa.
D)binge-and-purge eating.

Question 55

What is the most common vegetable eaten by 2- to 3-year-olds in the United States?

A)tomatoes.
B)cucumbers.
C)fried potatoes.
D)fried okra.

Question 56

Sara,9,is overweight.Which of the following statements about Sara is most likely FALSE?

A)She is at risk for developing sleep apnea.
B)She is more likely to suffer from low self-esteem.
C)She is likely to have a cognitive delay.
D)She is at risk for high blood pressure and type 2 diabetes in adulthood.

Question 57

To treat obesity in children,experts recommend all of the following EXCEPT

A)calorie restriction.
B)a reduction in TV (and other media)viewing.
C)regular exercise.
D)surgical procedures.

Question 58

What is most often recommended as a treatment strategy for overweight children?

A)a diet with restricted calories
B)a combination of diet with restricted calories,exercise,and behavior modification
C)reduction of sedentary activities
D)exercise

Question 59

Which of the following is true of breast-feeding?

A)Breast-fed infants are psychologically healthier than bottle-fed infants.
B)Mothers with tuberculosis can breast feed their infants safely.
C)Breast feeding can lead to a decreased risk of SIDS.
D)Breast feeding can prevent allergies in children.

Question 60

Which of the following is FALSE?

A)Less children are overweight in middle and late childhood than in early childhood.
B)The obesity rate for 2 to 5-year-olds dropped substantially in 2013 -2014.
C)Overweight 5-year-olds are more likely to be obese at age 14 than normal-weight counterparts.
D)Children in the 95^th percentile among peers in terms of BMI are considered overweight.

Question 61

People with anorexia and those with bulimia differ in the

A)severity of their disorders.
B)degree of control they have over food intake.
C)psychological factors underlying their disorders.
D)level of preoccupation with food.

Question 62

Deb gorges on large amounts of food.After a binge,she "compensates" by exercising excessively and making herself vomit.Deb appears to be suffering from

A)anorexia nervosa.
B)bulimia nervosa.
C)an overeating disorder.
D)binge eating disorder.

Question 63

During adolescence,activity levels

A)increase because of the focus on organized school sports.
B)increase because PE is an academic requirement for high school graduation.
C)decrease,especially for girls.
D)decrease,especially for boys.

Question 64

Binging without purging typifies which of the following disorders?

A)binge eating disorder.
B)anorexia nervosa.
C)bulimia nervosa.
D)marasmus.

Question 65

To be successful,dieters should do all of the following EXCEPT

A)exercise.
B)plan their meals.
C)weigh themselves.
D)take B12 shots.

Question 66

One study of adolescent girls found that increased dieting,pressure to be thin,exaggerated importance of appearance,depression symptoms,low self-esteem,and low social support predicted which of the following?

A)obesity in adulthood
B)anorexia nervosa one year later
C)binge eating two years later
D)type 2 diabetes in early adulthood

Question 67

Which of the following vitamins is an antioxidant?

A)B
B)C
C)D
D)K

Question 68

Recent research showed that a calorie-restricted diet helps maintain youthful function of the

A)hippocampus.
B)amygdala.
C)limbic system.
D)hypothalamus.

Question 69

_____ percent of children who become obese have two obese parents.

A)Seventy
B)Fifty
C)Forty
D)Ten

Question 70

Some scientists believe that restricting calories increases longevity by lowering the body's level of

A)protein.
B)free radicals.
C)fat.
D)nutrients.

Question 71

Research indicates that the most effective weight-loss programs include

A)prescription drugs.
B)liquid dietary supplements.
C)calorie restriction only.
D)diet and exercise.

Question 72

Of the following,who is LEAST likely to exercise?

A)African American girls
B)Asian girls
C)Latino boys
D)non-Latino white girls

Question 73

People suffering from anorexia use food and their weight as a means of

A)control.
B)reward.
C)punishment.
D)gaining popularity.

Question 74

All of the following are environmental factors that influence whether or not children become overweight EXCEPT

A)lack of physical activity.
B)genetic inheritance of at least one parent who is overweight.
C)greater availability of food.
D)greater availability of labor-saving devices.

Question 75

The eating disorder in which the individual follows a binge-and-purge eating pattern is called

A)anorexia nervosa.
B)bulimia nervosa.
C)binge eating disorder.
D)overeating disorder.

Question 76

According to a 2013-2014 study,what percentage of U.S.adults 20 to 39 years of age are obese?

A)8 percent
B)34 percent
C)52 percent
D)more than 60 percent

Question 77

According to 2010 OECD data,the lowest rate of obesity is found in

A)Japan.
B)New Zealand.
C)Chile.
D)The United States.

Question 78

The component that the most effective weight loss programs include is

A)exercise.
B)plan meals.
C)weigh themselves.
D)calorie restriction.

Question 79

Research has shown that children are less likely to be obese in states

A)with better health services for the poor.
B)that force schools to offer healthier food choices.
C)that offer comprehensive health care plans for individuals and families.
D)with higher average education levels for adults.

Question 80

Kathleen can't quit thinking about food even though she is trying to lose weight.To compensate for her lack of self-control after she binge eats,Kathleen induces vomiting.She has done this two or three times a week for the last year.Kathleen seems to be suffering from

A)binge eating disorder.
B)anorexia nervosa.
C)bulimia nervosa.
D)overeating disorder.