Question 1

Renée is a registered nurse who is nearing retirement. She has seen a lot of changes to protocol in the hospital she has worked in, and she is unhappy about one particular change that has shifted the focus from overall hospital cleanliness. What was that change?

Accepted Answer

A)   the introduction of antibiotics
B)   the attitude of younger staff toward patient care
C)   the focus on unnecessary surgeries
D)   the number of superbugs that are resistant to pharmaceutical regimes A

Question 2

Which of the following best explains why, as people move down the social hierarchy, health deteriorates and death rates increase?

Accepted Answer

A)   ethnic tensions
B)   gender inequality among younger couples
C)   a lack of knowledge about healthy lifestyles
D)   lower IQ C

Question 3

Describe the changes in life expectancy in Canada between 1831 and today.

Accepted Answer

In 1831, the life expectancy in Canada was around 38 years. This was largely due to high infant mortality rates and limited medical advancements. However, over the years, there have been significant improvements in healthcare, sanitation, nutrition, and overall living conditions, leading to a steady increase in life expectancy.

By the early 20th century, life expectancy had risen to around 55 years, and by the mid-20th century, it had reached around 68 years. Today, the average life expectancy in Canada is over 82 years, with women generally living longer than men.

These improvements can be attributed to advancements in medical technology, the development of vaccines and antibiotics, better access to healthcare, improved living standards, and a greater emphasis on public health initiatives. Additionally, there has been a decline in smoking rates and a greater awareness of the importance of exercise and healthy eating.

Overall, the changes in life expectancy in Canada between 1831 and today reflect the significant progress made in healthcare and public health, leading to longer and healthier lives for the population.

Question 4

Define the professionalization of medicine.

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Question 5

Lynette is 1 of 100 nurses who serve the population of her community of 10 000. Which of the following nations does she most likely live in?

Accepted Answer

A)   India
B)   Japan
C)   Canada
D)   the United States

Question 6

Which of the following was the leading cause of death in Canada in 1901?

Accepted Answer

A)   cancers
B)   pneumonia
C)   heart disease
D)   tuberculosis

Question 7

Toronto dwellers Elliott and Eileen had a string of terrible luck. First their son had a stroke and then they both contracted severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS). Where is it most likely that the couple contracted SARS?

Accepted Answer

A)   travelling on public transit
B)   at home
C)   in the hospital visiting their son
D)   at work

Question 8

The majority of people who contracted SARS in Toronto are believed to have been infected either at the airport or while travelling overseas.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Compare and contrast the health care received in Canada by men and by women.

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Question 10

Using a global perspective, explain how avoidable social causes can increase or decrease life expectancy.

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Question 11

Outline the two negative consequences of the widespread use of antibiotics.

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Question 12

Which of the following best characterizes the unforeseen consequence of overusing or overprescribing penicillin and antibiotics?

Accepted Answer

A)   the emergence of new diseases
B)   a decline in the rate infection after surgeries
C)   the emergence of drug-resistant super germs
D)   an increase in cancer cases

Question 13

Where is spending on HIV/AIDS research and treatment concentrated?

Accepted Answer

A)   sub-Saharan Africa
B)   South America
C)   Asia
D)   North America and Western Europe

Question 14

As a result of his low education and inability to speak English or French, Frankie has unsteady employment, working mainly in low-wage jobs in toxic environments. Which of the following is he most likely to experience?

Accepted Answer

A)   social apprehension
B)   social exclusion
C)   social division
D)   social reduction

Question 15

When it comes to easing lower back pain, which of the following has the medical establishment come to accept as scientifically legitimate?

Accepted Answer

A)   naturopathy
B)   podiatry
C)   homeopathy
D)   chiropractic

Question 16

Briefly describe the progression of the Black Death from China to Europe.

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Question 17

Even among people who have the same access to medical resources, people of higher social rank and prestige tend to live healthier lives. Why is this?

Accepted Answer

A)   People of higher social rank experience more activity.
B)   People of higher social rank have more access to medical resources.
C)   People of higher social rank experience less stress.
D)   People of higher social rank are more valued by all social classes.

Question 18

Between 1867 and 2009, what happened to the average age at death in Canada?

Accepted Answer

A)   It halved.
B)   It doubled.
C)   It tripled.
D)   It quadrupled.

Question 19

According to the learned Parisian medical community in 1345, what was the root cause of the Black Plague?

Accepted Answer

A)   bilious humours in the body
B)   an unfortunate planetary alignment
C)   dragons moving in from the edge of the world
D)   an epic battle between God and Satan

Question 20

More than 25 million people have died of HIV/AIDS since the first cases were reported in 1981. Research the history of the spread of the disease. Identify the social causes that contributed to its spread. How did the fact that it was associated with a marginalized group affect this history?

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Exam 11: Health and Medicine