Deck 3: Global Communicable and Chronic Disease

Question 1

A disease that affects large numbers of a population within a geographic area is called a(n)

A)Pandemic.
B)Epidemic.
C)Global illness.
D)Chronic illness.

Answer 1

Epidemic.

Question 2

The H1N1 virus is also known as

A)The common cold.
B)"Mad cow disease."
C)"Avian bird flu."
D)"Swine flu."

Answer 2

"Swine flu."

Question 3

The World Health Organization has expressed concerns about _____ becoming a 21st century pandemic.

A)H1N1 flu
B)Anthrax
C)Pneumonia
D)Mad cow disease

Answer 3

H1N1 flu

Question 4

_____ diseases result in long-term health problems and limit a person's daily functioning.

A)Epidemiological
B)Chronic
C)Global
D)Transmittable

Question 5

Mr.Speaker was diagnosed with _____, according to the opening story in Chapter 3 of the textbook.

A)Pneumonia
B)Tuberculosis
C)HIV/AIDS
D)Influenza

Question 6

The first documented communicable disease was called the

A)Avian bird flu.
B)Justinian plague.
C)Athenian plague.
D)HIV/AIDS virus.

Question 7

Which of the following statements is TRUE

A)H1N1 is a Type B influenza.
B)Epidemiologists speculate that people in the United States contracted a more severe strain of H1N1 than did people in Mexico.
C)There is no way to predict the likely course of the H1N1 flu.
D)The H1N1 virus originated from infected birds.

Question 8

A person with a(n) _____ case of tuberculosis (TB) will test positive for the bacteria but will not show signs of the illness and cannot communicate the disease to others.

A)Active
B)Latent
C)Chronic
D)Long-term

Question 9

The most recent addition to the list of deadly pandemics is the

A)HIV/AIDS virus.
B)Choleric plague.
C)Justinian plague.
D)Tuberculosis virus.

Question 10

Gwendolyn is studying the history of communicable diseases.Based on her reading, she has learned that the first documented communicable disease occurred in

A)Greece.
B)England.
C)Spain.
D)Ireland.

Question 11

According to the World Health Organization (WHO), one of the factors contributing to an increase in tuberculosis (TB) rates is

A)An increase in the number of refugees due to wars and natural disasters.
B)An increase in drug-resistant strains of the disease.
C)HIV/AIDS.
D)All of the above

Question 12

_____ is rarely a serious illness when contracted during childhood.

A)Tuberculosis
B)Measles
C)Chicken pox
D)HIV/AIDS

Question 13

_____ is considered the most serious of the preventable childhood infections.

A)Measles
B)Chicken pox
C)Tuberculosis
D)Polio

Question 14

One reason for the decline in tuberculosis (TB) rates in the U.S.may be related to

A)The decline in HIV/AIDS diagnoses.
B)Immigration.
C)The H1N1 virus.
D)A new type of treatment recently approved by the Federal Drug Administration (FDA).

Question 15

An economically disadvantaged country is referred to as a _____ country.

A)Demographic
B)Developed
C)Socioeconomic
D)Developing

Question 16

One of the effects of polio is that it attacks

A)The heart.
B)Muscle-controlling nerves.
C)The flow of blood throughout the body.
D)The sensory organs, such as the eyes and ears.

Question 17

What do measles, polio and chicken pox have in common

A)They are all caused by the same viral strain.
B)They are related to the H1N1 virus.
C)They are no longer a danger for the global community.
D)They are all preventable.

Question 18

The Chapter 3 example of Mr.Speaker's travels illustrates one of the primary reasons health is considered a _____ issue.

A)Global
B)Contained
C)Detrimental
D)Systematic

Question 19

Arnold was recently infected with tuberculosis (TB).Arnold's physician informs him that he can become sick with active TB bacteria within _____ year(s).

A)One
B)Two
C)Three
D)Four

Question 20

Which of the following was NOT considered a pandemic

A)Influenza
B)Justinian plague
C)Cholera
D)Athenian plague

Question 21

Hans was infected by the plasmodium parasite.He has therefore, most likely contracted

A)Malaria.
B)A tapeworm.
C)Cholera.
D)Measles.

Question 22

Public health regulations recommend children receive all vaccinations for measles, mumps, rubella, chicken pox and whooping cough by age

A)4.
B)5.
C)6.
D)7.

Question 23

One reason given for the low rates of infection of cholera in developed countries is

A)Health policies that mandate immunizations for school-aged children.
B)Health policies that regulate clean water.
C)Health policies designed to control mosquito populations.
D)Health policies created to establish immunization programs.

Question 24

Josephina recently had the varicella zoster virus, which means she had

A)Measles.
B)Poliomyelitis.
C)Chicken pox.
D)Whooping cough.

Question 25

Which of the following is NOT considered a "recurring communicable disease"

A)Varicella zoster virus
B)Malaria
C)Dracunculiasis
D)Cholera

Question 26

One of the principal causes of chronic illness is

A)Eating raw or undercooked pork.
B)Tobacco use.
C)Lack of health care for all socioeconomic classes.
D)Failure to vaccinate children at an early age.

Question 27

The _____ aids in the transmission of malaria between humans.

A)Tapeworm parasite
B)Avian bird
C)Male mosquito
D)Female mosquito

Question 28

Penelope's daughter was recently given a(n) _____, a medicine which contained a small amount of a live virus in order to prevent her from developing a particular disease.

A)Viral infection
B)Antibody
C)Vaccine
D)Immunity treatment

Question 29

_____ is a "recurring communicable disease."

A)"Guinea worm"
B)"Avian bird flu"
C)"Athenian Plague"
D)"Swine flu"

Question 30

"Diseases of affluence" was once considered a nickname for

A)Diseases related to tapeworm parasites.
B)Chronic diseases.
C)Cholera.
D)Malaria.

Question 31

Which of the following was NOT a strategy of the World Health Organization's (WHO) "Roll Back Malaria" campaign, designed to combat the spread of malaria

A)Drug treatments
B)Clean water treatments
C)Education
D)Repellent-treated mosquito nets

Question 32

Travelers to foreign countries, such as Mexico or Thailand, are advised not to drink the water to avoid contracting

A)The H1N1 virus.
B)The varicella voster virus.
C)Cholera.
D)Whooping cough.

Question 33

Proteins that identify and destroy bacteria and viruses that are foreign to the body are called

A)Viruses.
B)Immunizations.
C)Vaccines.
D)Antibodies.

Question 34

The leading causes of death worldwide are

A)Chronic diseases.
B)Infectious diseases.
C)Parasitic diseases.
D)Childhood diseases.

Question 35

Raw or undercooked meats or pork may cause

A)Cholera.
B)Malaria.
C)Tapeworm.
D)Plasmodium parasite.

Question 36

The polio vaccine was developed by

A)Jonas Salk.
B)Marie Curie.
C)Hippocrates.
D)None of the above

Question 37

Where would a medical researcher find the cestodiasis parasite

A)Female mosquitoes
B)Male mosquitoes
C)Cattle intestines
D)Bird intestines

Question 38

How is "guinea worm" contracted

A)Eating raw or undercooked meat
B)Being bitten by mosquitoes
C)Drinking contaminated water
D)Eating contaminated birds

Question 39

According to health psychologists, which of the following is a reason an individual may choose not to have their child vaccinated

A)Cultural or religious beliefs
B)Affordability of the vaccine
C)Access to health care
D)All of the above

Question 40

Latasha's psychologist diagnosed her with depression, which is considered a(n) _____ disease.

A)Short-term
B)Chronic
C)Untreatable
D)Cardiovascular

Question 41

The most significant contributor to respiratory diseases is

A)Lack of exercise.
B)Cigarette smoking.
C)Alcohol consumption.
D)Unhealthy eating.

Question 42

Lamar has the most common type of diabetes in the world.Which type of diabetes does he have

A)Type 1
B)Type 2
C)Type 3
D)Type 4

Question 43

The greatest contributor to the development of Type 2 diabetes is

A)Genetics.
B)The failure of the body to produce insulin.
C)Unhealthy diets.
D)Lack of exercise.

Question 44

Studies have demonstrated findings to support the fact that the _____ one's socioeconomic status, the _____ the likelihood of developing a chronic illness.

A)Lower; lower
B)Higher; higher
C)Lower; higher
D)Higher; lower

Question 45

According to the World Health Organization's (WHO) 2005 statistics on chronic illnesses, deaths related to chronic respiratory diseases were _____ times greater than deaths related to diabetes.

A)Two
B)Three
C)Four
D)Five

Question 46

The American Academy of Pediatricians has acknowledged a link between

A)Polio and unsanitary drinking water.
B)Chicken pox and the flu.
C)Diabetes and obesity.
D)Asthma and sedentary lifestyles.

Question 47

Why are respiratory diseases often underdiagnosed

A)Testing can be costly and time-consuming.
B)Individuals often postpone seeking treatment.
C)Respiratory diseases are often difficult to diagnose.
D)All of the above

Question 48

Carlos' doctor suspects he may have diabetes.Which type of test is his doctor most likely to perform to determine whether or not Carlos has diabetes

A)Urine test
B)Blood test
C)Heart rate/blood pressure test
D)Salivary test

Question 49

Which of the following is NOT a confounding factor contributing to chronic illness

A)Genetics
B)Socioeconomic class
C)Race
D)Ethnicity

Question 50

William has worked around asbestos all of his life.He has recently been diagnosed with a type of cancer of the lungs, called _____, which is most likely due to asbestos inhalation.

A)Lymphoma
B)Leukemia
C)Mesothelioma
D)Poliomyelitis

Question 51

The cause of Type 1 diabetes is usually

A)Due to the body producing too much insulin.
B)Sedentary lifestyles.
C)Obesity.
D)Genetics.

Question 52

What were the findings of the health care disparity study conducted by Sonel et al.(2005)

A)There were no significant treatment differences between Caucasians and African Americans.
B)There were significant treatment differences between Caucasians and African Americans.
C)African Americans were less likely to have a diagnosis of hypertension.
D)Caucasians were more likely to have confirmed diagnoses of diabetes.

Question 53

_____ have been linked to high asthma rates.

A)Mosquitoes
B)Cockroaches
C)Ants
D)Wasps

Question 54

Variables that do not directly cause a health problem but may exacerbate it are called

A)Confounding factors.
B)Adverse effects.
C)Principal factors.
D)Morbidity factors.

Question 55

Studies conducted by Adler et al.(1994), Kelley et al.(2005) and the Institute of Medicine (IOM) have concluded that an individual's health outcomes will be affected, in part, by

A)A country's economic status (developed or developing).
B)The population of a country.
C)The ratio of males to females for a given area.
D)Epidemiological data.

Question 56

Which of the following activities would be considered a sedentary behavior

A)Lifting weights
B)Walking on the treadmill
C)Riding a bike at a leisurely pace
D)Watching a television show

Question 57

Nate's physician has ordered a pulmonary function test, which will measure

A)How well Nate's lungs take in and expel air.
B)Whether or not Nate has the H1N1 virus.
C)Nate's level of physical activity.
D)The risks of Nate developing asthma.

Question 58

Which hormone is related to the development of diabetes

A)Growth
B)Thyroxin
C)Insulin
D)All of the above

Question 59

Extreme thirst is often a symptom of

A)The presence of a tapeworm.
B)Cardiovascular disease.
C)Cholera.
D)Diabetes.

Question 60

_____ is an example of a chronic respiratory disease.

A)Asthma
B)Diabetes mellitus
C)Poliomyelitis
D)HIV/AIDS

Question 61

One criticism of national health policies is that

A)The policies are generally only applicable in developing countries.
B)There are some situations when the policy prioritizes the health of a community rather than the individual.
C)They do not apply to children under age 10.
D)All of the above

Question 62

What year was Médecins sans Frontières founded

A)1971
B)1983
C)2000
D)2001

Question 63

The Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies was established to

A)Provide funding for medical care.
B)Provide international guidelines and resources for health agencies.
C)Provide international relief to wounded soldiers.
D)Oversee the Federal Government's health initiatives.

Question 64

What does "DALE" stand for

A)Disabled And Living Exceedingly
B)Disabled Americans' Life Expectancy
C)Disability Attitude Life Expectancy
D)Disability Adjusted Life Expectancy

Question 65

How does "DALE" measure a population's health status

A)By determining the level of one's disability
B)By measuring one's life expectancy
C)By adjusting for quality of life
D)By assisting physicians with administering proper treatment for various disabilities

Question 66

Which of the following is a goal of the World Health Organization (WHO)

A)To reduce tobacco use
B)To measure life expectancy
C)To provide vaccines to children
D)To assist physicians with medical diagnoses

Question 67

Providing _____ is an example of how the Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies provide assistance.

A)Temporary shelters
B)Meals
C)Temporary health care
D)All of the above

Question 68

Miles works for Médecins sans Frontières or

A)Physicians with International training.
B)Doctors without Borders.
C)Doctors who Speak Foreign Languages.
D)Doctors who Treat Disasters.

Question 69

The Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies is best known for its work in the area of

A)Health education.
B)Childhood vaccinations.
C)Medical treatments.
D)Disaster relief.

Question 70

Which of the following is NOT a part of the WHO's 3-step process for promoting health goals

A)To fund the "Doctors Without Borders" program
B)To formulate policy initiatives designed to eliminate health problems
C)To implement policy changes at the national, regional and individual level
D)To assess the health needs of a population

Question 71

In the early 19th and 20th centuries, _____ were built to isolate and treat tuberculosis (TB) patients.

A)Quarantine buildings
B)Psychiatric hospitals
C)Sanatoriums
D)Tuberculosis wards

Question 72

Dr.Marley is studying chronic illnesses.He is currently reading a WHO publication entitled "Preventing Chronic Diseases: A Vital Investment" because it is considered

A)The most comprehensive resource on respiratory illnesses.
B)The most authoritative source of information on chronic illnesses worldwide.
C)The best resource about infectious diseases.
D)The most thorough source for helping diagnose illnesses.

Question 73

_____ refers to the number of years of good, fully functioning ability.

A)Quality of life
B)Demographics
C)Level of living
D)Life expectancy

Question 74

According to the 2006 United Nations statistics on life expectancy, _____ had the highest overall longevity (life expectancy).

A)Japan
B)Iceland
C)Portugal
D)Singapore

Question 75

The "macroeconomic impact of ill health" refers to

A)The effects of ill health on a country's economy.
B)The effects of ill health on an individual and his/her family.
C)The effects large-scale health care policy development.
D)The effects of economics on one's health.

Question 76

Médecins sans Frontières shares some of the same goals as

A)The American Psychological Association.
B)The Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies.
C)The Institute of Medicine.
D)The Pediatric Foundation.

Question 77

_____ has been successful in treating severely malnourished children.

A)The Farming Program
B)Ready-to-use therapeutic food
C)The "Meals Ready to Eat" program
D)Instructions on proper eating guidelines

Question 78

_____ are a group of goals designed to address emerging health threats and chronic health issues.

A)Quality of Living Goals
B)United Nations Objectives
C)World Objective Goals
D)Millennium Development Goals

Question 79

The World Health Organization (WHO) is addressing the problem of malnutrition by using _____ to replenish the body's lost minerals and protein.

A)Dried noodles
B)Vitamin water
C)Peanut butter paste
D)Dried fruit and nuts

Question 80

The _____ is considered one of the leading international health policy organizations.

A)Institution of Medicine
B)World Health Organization
C)United Nations Medical Association
D)Physician's Medical Association