Deck 4: Health, Wellness, Illness, and Disability

Question 1

Raj is spiritually healthy, as demonstrated by which of the following?

A)He feels that his life has meaning.
B)He belongs to a religion.
C)He attends religious worship regularly.
D)He prays every day.

Answer 1

A

Question 2

The black population is at a higher risk for sickle-cell anemia.This is an example of which of the following?

A)The effects of physical environments
B)The effects of personal health practices and coping skills
C)The effects of healthy child development
D)The effects of biology and genetic endowment

Answer 2

D

Question 3

Which of the following statements about influenza is correct?

A)It is a chronic illness.
B)It is a persistent illness.
C)It is an ongoing illness.
D)It is an acute illness.

Answer 3

D

Question 4

How do education level and literacy affect people?

A)They improve health status.
B)They negatively affect people's socioeconomic status.
C)They do not promote problem solving.
D)They result in fewer job opportunities.

Question 5

Which of the following statements about a social support system is correct?

A)It is not helpful during a crisis.
B)It is a formal group.
C)It is not important to wellness.
D)It can improve overall health.

Question 6

All of the following are determinants of heath except which example?

A)Attitude of support worker
B)Social support networks
C)Employment and working conditions
D)Social supports

Question 7

Which one of the following is an example of a personal factor that can determine health?

A)Acute illness
B)Chronic illness
C)Personal lifestyle choices
D)Spiritual health

Question 8

What is another term for a concept that considers the whole person?

A)Religion
B)Culture
C)Comatose
D)Holism

Question 9

How many key determinants of health are there?

A)Four
B)Six
C)Seven
D)Twelve

Question 10

Wyatt had a heart attack one month ago.Despite this, he continues to shovel the snow in his driveway.Wyatt's actions may be related to which of the following?

A)Denial
B)Fear
C)Anxiety
D)Anger

Question 11

Physical health is achieved by all of the following except:

A)Seeking medical attention when needed
B)A nutritious diet
C)A good night's sleep
D)Exercising occasionally

Question 12

Which statement about income and social status is false?

A)Health status improves as you go up the ladder of income and social standing.
B)High income determines living conditions, such as safe housing.
C)The healthiest populations are those in societies that have an uneven distribution of wealth.
D)High income determines the ability to buy sufficient, nutritious food.

Question 13

Mr.Steelski is diagnosed with impaired mental function.Which of the following terms best describes this diagnosis?

A)An illness
B)A physical need
C)Absence of mental wellness
D)A disability

Question 14

Children in a certain area were identified as having more tooth decay than children in other areas.In response to this, the local public health department created strategies that included controlling the amount of fluoride in municipal water.What is this an example of?

A)Primary prevention strategies
B)Secondary prevention
C)Tertiary prevention
D)Optimal health

Question 15

Alain was in a car accident and is now paraplegic.Which of the following best describes Alain's present situation?

A)He has an acute illness.
B)He has an acute disability.
C)He has a chronic illness.
D)He has a chronic disability.

Question 16

Examples of personal factors that can influence health include all except which of the following?

A)Stress
B)Social relationships and belonging
C)Sense of control
D)Skin colour

Question 17

Miss Woods has a newly diagnosed illness.Which one of the following is a common response she may have to her diagnosis?

A)Anger
B)Demanding behaviour
C)Self-centred behaviour
D)Withdrawal

Question 18

Sundeep is cognitively healthy.Which of the following would demonstrate this?

A)He has an aggressive approach to life.
B)He has an active but not a creative mind.
C)He does not show much curiosity.
D)He is open-minded and eager to learn.

Question 19

These are statements about the whole person.Which statement is untrue?

A)The whole person is the physical part.
B)Each part relates to the others.
C)Each part depends on the others.
D)The whole person has five parts.

Question 20

Mrs.Sobeski was recently disabled and is on medication.She may have to deal with which of the following?

A)Changes in health care
B)Increased dignity
C)Increased independence
D)Changes in sexual function

Question 21

Bob had a heart attack 2 weeks ago.The doctor has just explained the expected course of recovery.Which of the following did the doctor just provide to Bob?

A)Bob's prognosis
B)Bob's stigma
C)Optimal health
D)Personal empowerment

Question 22

What factor would affect a client's experience of illness and disability?

A)The client's view on politics
B)The client's personality and ability to cope with difficulties
C)The client's stigma
D)The client's gender

Question 23

Mrs.Johnson has had a stroke.Which of the following would assist her to remain in her home?

A)She is a whole person.
B)She has a good prognosis.
C)She is receiving primary prevention.
D)She has a strong social support system.

Question 24

During the latter part of the 1800s the leading causes of death were diseases that spread from one person to another.During the first half of the twentieth century people were living longer and getting sick less often.The factors below would have influenced this except which of the following?

A)Holistic health care
B)Vaccinations
C)Health education
D)Antibiotics

Question 25

What is a disability?

A)An artificial replacement for a missing body part
B)A chronic illness or disease
C)Any lost physical or mental function
D)A temporary state of impairment

Question 26

All of the following statements about a person experiencing an illness and disability are true except which statement?

A)Many clients with serious illnesses or disabilities quit or limit work.
B)Disability and illness often affect sexual function.
C)Changes to a person's body caused by illness may affect self-image.
D)Illness and disability helps the client gain independence.