Deck 4: Health

Question 1

Peer pressure has been found to instigate all of the following health-compromising behaviors EXCEPT:

A)smoking.
B)early sexual activity.
C)skipping school.
D)violence.

Answer 1

skipping school.

Question 2

What is the leading cause of death in U.S.adults aged 64-74?

A)cancer
B)injury
C)arthritis
D)osteoporosis

Answer 2

cancer

Question 3

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

A)physical; suicide
B)fatal; nonfatal
C)psychological; physical
D)nonfatal; fatal

Answer 3

fatal; nonfatal

Question 4

What are the disorders characterized by a slow onset and long duration?

A)childhood
B)acute
C)mental
D)chronic

Question 5

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

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

Question 6

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

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

Question 7

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

A)visual decline.
B)obesity.
C)arthritis.
D)bowel and bladder difficulties.

Question 8

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 early formation of healthy lifestyle patterns can prevent or delay disease and disability in adulthood.

Question 9

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

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

Question 10

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 16-year-old high school student
C)Jake, an emerging adult
D)Kristi, an emerging adult

Question 11

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.

Question 12

Incidences of diseases such as bacterial meningitis, measles, rubella, mumps, and chicken pox have been nearly eradicated, due to:

A)immunizations.
B)socialized health care.
C)improved nutrition and sanitation.
D)natural selection.

Question 13

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

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

Question 14

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

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

Question 15

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

Question 16

To prevent osteoporosis, women should:

A)have children before the age of 35.
B)take multivitamin supplements.
C)eat foods rich in calcium and get more exercise.
D)lift weights six times a week.

Question 17

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

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

Question 18

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 19

What is the percentage of osteoporosis cases that occurs in females?

A)80%
B)65%
C)50%
D)90%

Question 20

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

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

Question 21

Alzheimer disease involves a deficiency in:

A)dopamine.
B)acetylcholine.
C)serotonin.
D)GABA.

Question 22

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 23

Those with _____ in their spinal fluid are more likely to develop Alzheimer disease.

A)acetylcholine
B)dopamine
C)amyloid beta
D)cholinerase

Question 24

Giving nursing home patients more control over their daily schedules is:

A)harmful.
B)beneficial.
C)anxiety-provoking.
D)not necessary for patient satisfaction.

Question 25

Kenneth is considering moving into a nursing home.Based on the findings of Rodin and Langer, which of the following should be of MOST concern to him?

A)high staff to resident ratio raises the cost of care
B)unnecessary restrictions that reduce residents' control
C)strict safety requirements result in resident boredom
D)policies limit staff from frequent interaction with residents and thus reduce residents' social contacts

Question 26

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

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

Question 27

The American Pediatric Association strongly recommends breast-feeding until the infant is:

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

Question 28

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 out of nursing homes
C)higher wages earned in nursing homes
D)better working conditions in nursing homes

Question 29

In which way are Alzheimer disease and cardiovascular disease similar?

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

Question 30

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

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

Question 31

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 beta
D)cholinerase

Question 32

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 33

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)atherosclerosis

Question 34

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)"freeze" a person's long-term memory to prevent memory loss.

Question 35

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

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

Question 36

In 2009, an estimated 5.3 million adults in the United States had Alzheimer disease.How many Baby Boomers are projected to develop Alzheimer disease in their lifetime?

A)7 million
B)10 million
C)12 million
D)15 million

Question 37

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

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

Question 38

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

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

Question 39

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

A)pervasive developmental disorder.
B)dementia.
C)schizophrenia.
D)ADHD.

Question 40

Alzheimer disease is a type of:

A)arthritis.
B)acute disorder.
C)osteoporosis.
D)dementia.

Question 41

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

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

Question 42

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

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

Question 43

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 44

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

Question 45

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 46

Pulmonary problems, hypertension, and diabetes are common consequences of childhood:

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

Question 47

The maternal benefits of breast-feeding include all of the following EXCEPT:

A)lower incidence of breast cancer.
B)lower incidence of cardiovascular disease.
C)lower incidence of ovarian cancer.
D)lower incidence of metabolic syndrome in midlife.

Question 48

WIC (Women, Infants, and Children) 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 49

Sara, 9, is overweight.Which of the following statements is most likely NOT true?

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 50

Which of the following is FALSE?

A)Girls who were overweight in childhood are less likely to be obese after puberty.
B)Overweight 3-year-olds are more likely to be overweight at age 12.
C)Overweight 5-year-olds are more likely to be overweight at age 9.
D)Children in the 95^th percentile among peers in terms of weight are more likely to be overweight in their 30s.

Question 51

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 52

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 53

Which of the following mothers is MOST likely to breast-feed her infant?

A)a mother who receives state welfare assistance
B)a mother who did not graduate high school
C)a teenage mother
D)a health-conscious mother

Question 54

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 55

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

A)amenorrhea.
B)bulimia.
C)anorexia nervosa.
D)pervasive purging.

Question 56

What do childhood obesity experts recommend for overweight children?

A)a diet moderately deficient in calories
B)a combination of diet, exercise, and behavior modification
C)a liquid diet until target weight is reached and then a well-balanced diet of solid food
D)moderate exercise 6 days a week

Question 57

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

A)reduction of sedentary activity
B)forbid processed and high-fat foods
C)intense daily cardiovascular training
D)befriending underweight friends

Question 58

Who is MOST likely to be obese in adolescence?

A)a male Latino teen
B)a male Caucasian teen
C)a female Caucasian teen
D)a male African American teen

Question 59

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

Question 60

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

A)calorie restriction.
B)reduction in TV (and other media) viewing.
C)regular exercise.
D)rigorous weight-loss regime.

Question 61

Jessica is extremely thin but complains that she is fat and exercises obsessively to avoid weight gain.Jessica may be suffering from:

A)amenorrhea.
B)anorexia nervosa.
C)obsessive compulsive disorder.
D)bulimia.

Question 62

Binging without purging typifies which of the following disorders?

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

Question 63

Kim is thin but has poor eating habits.She consumes large amounts of food at one time and then practically nothing for days.Kim often feels depressed over the lack of control she feels she has in her life.Kim appears to be suffering from:

A)bulimia.
B)histrionic personality disorder.
C)anorexia.
D)binge eating disorder.

Question 64

_____ of children who become obese have two obese parents.

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

Question 65

Mindy's parents are concerned about her.She moves at a frantic pace and eats very little.Mindy complains about her weight, even though she has lost more than enough in the past year.Which of the following is MOST accurate?

A)Mindy has a normal adolescent preoccupation with her body.
B)Mindy's preoccupation with her body will most likely stop on its own.
C)Mindy's behavior indicates possible signs of bulimia.
D)Mindy's behavior indicates possible signs of anorexia.

Question 66

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

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

Question 67

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.
D)marasmus.

Question 68

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

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

Question 69

Deb gorges on large amounts of food.After a binge, she "compensates" by exercising for as long as 2 hours and sometimes makes herself vomit.Deb appears to be suffering from:

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

Question 70

Christie is 5'7'' tall and weighs only 90 pounds but constantly worries that she is getting fat.She exercises 2-3 hours a day and eats very little food.Christie may be suffering from:

A)kwashiorkor.
B)marasmus.
C)bulimia.
D)anorexia nervosa.

Question 71

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 72

The lowest rate of obesity can be found in which country?

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

Question 73

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 74

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 75

Anorexia occurs _____ times more in females than in males.

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

Question 76

People with anorexia and people 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)degree of control they have over their families' demands of them.

Question 77

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

A)lack of physical activity.
B)having at least one parent who is overweight.
C)heavy TV watching.
D)easy access to high-fat foods.

Question 78

Most effective weight-loss programs include:

A)prescription drugs.
B)liquid dietary supplements.
C)dramatically restricted caloric intake.
D)exercise.

Question 79

Cheryl's mother is concerned that Cheryl is losing too much weight.Cheryl thinks her legs are "too fat" and continues her restrictive diet and intensive exercise program.Cheryl may be at risk for developing:

A)bulimia nervosa.
B)gluttony.
C)pervasive developmental disorder.
D)anorexia nervosa.

Question 80

According to 2011 statistics, what percentage of U.S.adults 20-39 years of age are overweight or obese?

A)8%
B)27%
C)50%
D)more than 60%