Health – Flashcard Answers
Flashcard maker : Ashlynn Thompson
Writing a contract for a behavior change involves all except the following…
Identifying consequences of failure to reach the established goal
An example of taking action to modify the environment and support health behaviors
Encouraging legislators to increase the number of non-smoking areas, serving nonalcoholic drinks at parties, and voting for measures that reduce air pollution.
The pre contemplation stage is characterized by
the belief that there is no need to change.
The best plan for behavior change
works at change systematically
Which of the following health journal information would be little benefit when promoting personal behavior change?
Identifying other people’s reactions to your behavior
If a person at work has said she’s trying to lose weight, but is constantly being “derailed” by others bringing in high calorie snacks, it would be fair to say this person does NOT
have the support to change
Stacie has identified gambling as a target behavior because it interferes with her schoolwork. To aid her in stopping this behavior, she may need to
find outside help
Income and education are closely linked to health status. The _____ the poverty rate andthe ______ the education rate, the better the health
lower, higher
Many health issues occur at the same rate for men and women
false
The treatment proven to be most effective against common day health threats is
prevention
Working toward realistic goals will increase your chances of success
true
Behavior choices and actions impact only the health and wellness of the individual.
false
Expecting success in behavior changes actually decreases the chances of success
false
To help ensure success in a behavior change program, you should
develop a reward system
A person who is devoutly religious is assured of good spiritual health
false
the first step to improving wellness by lifestyle management is to
begin with a self assessment
What is a positive social influence on health behaviors?
Supportive friends
Knowledge about health is all you need to undertake a behavior change
false
Which one of the following qualities contributes positively to ones physical wellness?
Eating a balanced diet
Protecting yourself from being exposed to toxic substances in the workplace is an example of _______ wellness
Environmental
Laughter may be the best medicine for stress because after a good laugh your
muscles are relaxed
The system of glands, tissues and cells that help maintain body functions by releasing hormones is
endocrine system
The more intense the emotional response to a stressor, the ______ the physical response will be
stronger
Progressive relaxation is best described by which of the following statements?
It is the process that uses simple tensing and relaxing of muscles.
The long term wear and tear of the stress response is called
the allostatic load
Tom is very stressed about an upcoming exam. He has no appetite, is easily distracted, and has a headache. In what stage of the general adaptation process is Tom?
Alarm
Endorphins are body produced chemicals that relieve pain in case of injury
true
The parasympathetic branch of the autonomic system
aids in digestion and promoting growth
Which of the following systems are responsible for your body’s physical response to stressors?
nervous and endocrine
The personality type associated with relaxation and contemplation is
Type B
There is very little research linking stress to psychological problems such as depression and panic attacks
False
Once a stressful situation ends, your parasympathetic nervous system
slows breathing
Individuals with psychological hardiness view stressors as opportunities for growth
true
According to your text, a person seeking to overcome procrastination should
divide tasks into groups that can be prioritized
Regular physical activity trains your body to return to homeostasis more quickly after a stressful situation
true.
Which of the following stress management techniques concentrate on breathing, stretching and balancing?
Hatha yoga
Women and men experience stress differently
true
The term stress refers to
situations that can trigger physical and emotional reactions
homeostasis is the body’s state of normalcy
true
Which of the following is a hormone involved in the regulation of mood and social interaction?
Oxytocin
Expressing wishes forcefully, but not hostilely, is
assertive
Our early identity models are most likely to be
our parents
An example of compulsion is
constant and repetitive hand washing
A condition that causes people to fear future threats, pushing out all other thoughts, is
generalized anxiety disorder
Which of the following is NOT a recommended strategy for heading off explosive anger?
Having a drink
Symptoms of PTSD
Involve re-experiencing the trauma in dreams and intrusive memories
A defensive mechanism by which unacceptable inner impulses are attributed to others is
projecting
The stage of Erik Erikson’s model of psychological development are experience
sequentially
Being able to engage in open communication and risk having hurt feelings is necessary for developing a capacity for intimacy
True
It is important not to discuss suicide in front of someone you believe is contemplating suicide because you may give him or her ideas
false
characteristic of self actualized person.
Largely able to accept themselves and others
Most likely to separate those individuals with psychological disorders from those who enjoy good psychological health
denying the reality of problems
Stability, as it relates to self esteem, is best described as,
an integration of the self
Which of the following is a risk factor that increases the risk of suicide?
Suicide of a family member or friend
Expecting the worst and expecting perfection are both examples of negative self-talk?
True
An obsession is a ______ thought
Recurrent and unwanted
The ability to share feelings without the fear of rejection from another is most closely associated with
capacity for intimacy
Which of the following is a characteristic of depression?
Loss of pleasure in doing formerly pleasurable things
According to Maslow, basic human needs are ranked in the following order as they decrease in urgency
physiological needs, safety, need to be loved, maintaining self esteem, self actualization
A thinking pattern common to demoralizing individuals is an all-or-nothing view of events
True.
The birth of the first child is most likely to
lessen marital satisfaction
Today, people marry more
for personal, emotional reasons
Which is common expectation that can hurt a a relationship?
expecting your partner to change
research has clearly identified the best way to rear a child
false
Individuals who had an anxious/ ambivalent relationship with a parent may find that, as adults, they
worry about being abandoned by others.
Most love relationships change over time
True
Friendships usually include all of the following characteristics, EXCEPT
Passion
The foundation of most relationships is sexual compatability
False
Jealousy is
a measure of insecurity
If you want to pursue an online relationship
find out the other person’s situation and intention
Life partners will usually have more similarities than differences
True
The roots of our identity and sense of self are in our
childhood
The most long lasting element of love is
Commitment
Which of the following is an argument in support of male circumcision?
It reduces the risk of contracting STD’s later in life
The fallopian tubes link the
ovaries and uterus
Sex addiction is similar to gambling and substance addictions
True
Areas of the body that are sensitive to touch are called
erogenous zones
The purpose of female genital cutting is to promote cleanliness
False
The period during which the male and female reproductive systems mature is called
puberty
The external female sex organs are called
vulva
Between what ages does testicular cancer most frequently occur?
20-39
The 3rd stage of sexual response cycle is the ____ phase
orgasmic
Ovulation usually occurs
about 14 days before the onset of menses
Sexuality diminishes with age
False
Genetic females are XY and genetic males are XX
False
The best current explanation for the development of sexual orientation is
a complex, interrelated set of biological, psychological and social factors
After insertion, the NuvaRing is left in the vagina for____ before removal
3 weeks
Emergency contraceptives are designed for emergency use only and should not be used as a regular contraceptive method
True
Because of the expense of female condoms, doctors recommend women rinse out and reuse the condoms
false
Men who undergo vasectomies are at risk for feminization of secondary sex characteristics due to altering hormone production
fase
A contraceptive that physically blocks the sperm from reaching the egg is
a barrier method
Which of the following is probably the most serious disadvantage of oral contraceptives for most women?
They provide no protection against STDs
Oral contraceptives primarily prevent conception by
preventing ovulation by mimicking the hormonal activity of the corpus luteum
Which of the following can be used for emergency contraception?
Plan B
The Ortho Evra contraceptive skin patch can be worn on any of the following places, except the
breast
The US rate of teen pregnancy is much lower than the rate in other developing countries
False
Condoms are packaged with an expiration date
true
the psychological effects of abortion are predictable in most women
false
A newer abortion option avaialble in some locations to women in the earliest stage of pregnancy is
manual vacuum aspiration
medicaid is available to pay for abortions under any circumstances
false
Among supporters of the pro-choice position, the concepts of pro-choice and pro-abortion are synonymous with each other
false
Pro-life advocates argue that a woman is responsible for her sexual behavior and is morally obligated to carry a pregnancy through its entirety unless it poses a direct threat to her physical health
true
A fetus is considered potentially viable after 24 or more weeks of gestation
True
As iti s commonly used, the words abortion means
Artificially induced expulsion of the fetus
The attitude of most adult americans toward abortion is
that it should continue to be legal
The Supreme Court case that legalizes abortion was
Reo vs. Wade
__________ is a spontaneous expulsion of an embryo or a fetus from the uterus occurring naturally with no causal intervention
miscarriage
The third trimester is the period of greatest physical stress.
True
The hollow organ in which the blastocyst embeds itself is the
uterus
Which of the following should be assessed during preconception care?
Genetic diseases, prior pregnancies, diet
The risk for infertility in women increases with age
true
Which of the following is NOT a primary reason for male factor infertility?
Age
_________ is collecting and concentrating the man’s sperm and introducing it by syringe into a woman’s vagina or uterus.
Artificial Insemination
An ovum or a sperm has _______ chromosomes
23
Smoking may cause infertility in men by reducing sperm counts and increasing the number of abnormal sperms
true
Contraception normally occurs in the
fallopian tube
Fraternal twins
are no more alike than other siblings
Sickle-cell disease is well known to affect African Americans, but what other ethnic group is also greatly affected by this disease?
Hispanic Americans
Identical twins
share the same genetic code
The _______ provides a two-day exchange of nutrients and waste materials between the mother and the fetus.
Placenta
The use of drugs for both medical and social purposes is widespread in American society
true
Antianxiety agents are also known as
tranquilizers
An addiction often starts when a person does something that he or she thinks will be pleasurable
true
All of the following are potential effects of cocaine use during pregnancy, EXCEPT
increased birth weight
When Meg does not drink alcohol, she experiences tremors and shaking. She is experiencing
Withdrawal
John, who is 14 years old, is somewhat small for his age and is often teased by his peers. He has recently become involved with a new peer group that is known to use alcohol and marijuana. What factor has probably and the most influence on John’s decision to become involved with drugs?
Peer acceptance
Not a psychoactive drug
Aspirin
NOT a CNS Stimulant
Alcohol
Having a response to an inert substance given in place of an active drug is called
the placebo effect
Syringe exchange programs have no effect on decreasing the spread of hepatitis and HIV
False
Psychoactive drug
alters a person’s experiences or consciousness
Narcotics is another term for
opioids
Barbiturates are used medicinally for all of the following, EXCEPT
to control psychoses
Injecting drugs increases the users risk of all the following, EXCEPT
herpes
Best describes the phenomenon known as state dependence
It is a situation whereby information learned in a drug induced state is difficult to recall when the individual is not under the influence of the drug.
Method of taking a drug that will reach the brain in the least about of time
inhaling
Evidence indicates that the most probable long-term effect of smoking marijuana is
damage to the respiratory system
the active component in marijuana is
THC
Hugging is a term used for placing an inhalant-soaked rag into ones mouth
true
A psychological risk factor for drug dependence is
difficulty controlling impulses
A cold shower will help sober somebody
false
Having high percent body fat helps you metabolize alcohol faster
false
Beer usually contains about what percentage of alcohol
5%
Denis’s friend Alicia is heavily intoxicated. Dennis should call 911 if she
doesn’t wake up when he shakes her
WHat BAC are you likely to begin feeling the effects of alcohol
.04%
A light beer contains about the same amount of alcohol as a regular beer
true
The rate of alcohol metabolism is largely determined by genetic factors
true
The symptoms of a hangover can include diarrhea and impaired mental function
true
You and your good friend melanie are out at a bar and she’s drunk. You should
stay with her to make sure nothing and happens
Evidence suggest that alcohol consumption may have both good and bad consequences for the cardiovascular system
true
legal limit for BAC in the US
.08%
What can slow the rate of alcohol absorption into the bloodstream
food in the stomach
Alcohol is metabolized
at a varied rate depending on individual characteristics
higher a person’s BAC, the greater the level of intoxication
true
The amount of alcohol in the blood is called
Blood alcohol concentration (BAC)
Through what part of the body is most alcohol absorbed into the blood stream?
Small intestine
Which of the following a good strategy for protecting yourself if you suspect another driver is drunk?
Maintain a safe distance and stay alert
Alcohol can act as a stimulate because it depresses the inhibitory centers of the brain
true
the effects of fetal alcohol syndrome are
both physical and mental imparement
the proof value of an alcoholic beverage is _______ the percentage of alcohol in the beverage
two times
smokers who switch to low-tar or low-nicotine cigarettes
are likely to begin smoking more cigarettes
the usual light or low tar cigarettes reduces the risk of smoking related illness
false
People who smoke are generally unaware of the consequences of their behavior
false
clove cigarettes
contain more tar and nicotine than regular cigarettes
which of the following best describes the quitting process
Most smokers attempt to quit several times before they finally succeed
Which of the following best describes the reason that tobacco use persists in the US
The tobacco industry has powerful lobbyists
An ingredient in tobacco smoke that seriously limits the body’s ability to use oxygen is
carbon monoxide
On average, how many minutes can a regular user of tobacco go between doses of nicotine before experiencing negative effects
40 minutes
which substance can linger in the bloodstream for 5 hours after exposure to eta?
Carbon monoxide
The primary reason people continue to use tobacco despite the health risks is
nicotine addiction
The average age at which americans begin to smoke is
15
Which of the following is a good way to quit smoking?
chew gum or healthy snacks
Coronary heart disease the is most common single cause of death for smokers
true
Evidence suggest that the tobacco industry effectively advertises its products to adolescents
True
Lynette, a regular smoker, has not had a cigarette for nearly two hours. Which of the following is she likely to experience?
Irritability
Recent neurological studies indicate nicotine acts on the brain in much the same way as cocaine and heroine.
True
Which of the following best describes environmental tobacco smoke?
It has been linked to sudden infant death syndrome
Which of the following best describes the relationship between smoking and pregnancy?
Maternal smoking causes hundreds of infant deaths each.
People who do not have a high school diploma are more likely to smoke than people who have a Bachelors Degree.
True
To increase the chance of success when attempting to quit smoking, you should
tell your family and friends you want support.
The main structural components of the body, muscles, and bones are made up of
proteins
Minerals
help regulate body functions
Some vitamins are dangerous when ingested in excess
True
The leading source of added sugar in the American diet is
sugar.
Fat provides ______ calories per gram
9
Foods from most plant sources supply _____ proteins
incomplete
Fiber can help
prevent constipation by increasing fecal bulk, manage diabetes by slowing the movement of glucose into the blood, reduce the absorption of cholesterol
The FDA requires special labeling for foods from genetically modified or cloned sources in all states in the US
False
Omega-3 fatty acids decrease the inflammatory response in the body
true
The building blocks of proteins are called
amino acids
if air temp is 75 degrees, cooked or refrigerated foods should not be left at room temp longer than
2 hours
Whole grain bread is more nutrient dense than white bread
true
The use of food irradiation is not permitted on foods certified as organic
true
Carbs are classified as simple and complex
true
Vitamins
regulate various chemical reactions within cells
Excess protein intake can increase fat stores
true
FDA tests dietary supplements for purity and potency
False
Consumption of whole grains has been linked to
Reduced risk of heart disease, reduced risk of certain forms of cancer, reduced risk of diabetes
Essential nutrients are produced by the body
false
The true food allergy is a reaction of the body’s immune system to a food or food ingredient
true
Exercise has social, emotional and psychological benefits
True
An individual considering using dietary supplements or drugs to enhance performance should understand that
the long-term effects of many supplements are unknown.
Footwear is an important piece of equipment for almost any activity
true
People with chronic health conditions or concerns should not exercise
false
all of the following are health-related components of physical fitness, EXCEPT
coordination
The body’s ability to respond or adapt to the demands and stress of physical effort denotes
physical fitness
Endurance exercise provides protection against the negative effects of stress
true
the best way to lose fat is through a lifestyle that includes a sensible diet and exercise
True
The recommended amount of fluid to drink during heavy exercise is
8 oz for every 30 minutes of exercise
To keep from losing gains in fitness, it is necessary to maintain intensity levels
true
After an injury, heat should be used for the first 48 hours or until the swelling is gone
false
Exercise improves memory and learning
True
Which of the following statements is TRUE regarding exercise and disease prevention
regular exercise reduces the risk of stroke, weight-bearing exercises provides women protection against osteoporosis, and exercise prevents the development of type 2 diabetes
The principle of reversibility says your body adjusts to lower levels of physical activity in the same way it adjusts to higher levels
true
Stretching exercises should ideally be performed
5-7 days a week
For people who need to prevent weight gain, lose weight, or maintain weight loss, 30 minutes of physical activity per day may not be enough
True
All of the following are cardiorespiratory endurance activities EXCEPT
weight training
Men build larger muscles than women do through weight training because men have higher levels of testosterone
true
Target heart rate is the range of rates in which you should exercise to obtain cardiorespiratory endurance
true
The ability of the body to perform prolonged, large-muscle dynamic exercise at moderate to high levels of intensity is
cardiorespiratory endurance
According to standards issued by the National Institutes of Health, a healthy BMI is between
18.5 and 24.9
According to a long-term study of women, being even mildly overweight can increase our risk of corny heart disease
true
Psychological problems stemming from obesity include all of the following, EXCEPT
schizophrenia
An eating disorder characterized by recurrent episodes of binge eating followed by purging
bulimia nervosa
The skin fold measurement technique for determining body fat composition involves measuring fat found under the skin
true
Regular physical activity is essential for maintaining weight loss
true
Men tend to have higher rates of obesity at higher income levels than do women
True
A condition called the female athlete triad consists of all the following except
muscle dysmorphia
a person has control over both parts of the energy equation
true
a condition characterized by extreme dissatisfaction with appearance, body type, and/or body composition is
body dysmorphic disorder
Not a character of binge-eating disorder
purging
An important weight management strategy is to eat small, frequent meals
True
A healthy problem associated with bulimia is tooth decay
true
A person with diabetes may benefit from all of the following, EXCEPT
increasing intake of refined carbohydrates
For many americans, maintaining weight loss is a bigger challenge than losing weight
true
Even processed foods labeled “fat free” or “reduced fat” may
be high in calories
Energy density of foods refers to the number of calories per gram of weight
True
Treatment of eating disorders usually involves a combination of psychotherapy and medical management
True
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of visceral fat
It is not associated with increased health risks
Hormones play no significant role in the accumulation of body fat
false
Arteries carry blood away from the heart
true
When the heart contracts, called ____, blood pressure increases; when it relaxes, called ____ BP decreases
systole, diastole
The 2 upper chambers of th heart in which blood collects before passing to the lower chambers are called
atria
An arrhythmia is
an irregular heartbeat
Which of the following combinations would place someone at greatest risk of cardiovascular disease?
low HDL and high LDL
Which of the following is not a heart healthy food choice
red meat
what type of stroke is caused by the rupture of a blood vessel on the brains surface resulting in bleeding into the space between the brain and the skull
subarachnoid hemorrhage
The most common congenital heart defect in children is
having holes in the walls that divide the ventricles or atria
The aorta is the body’s largest artery
true
It is possible to have high BP for years without knowing it.
True
# of chambers in the heart
4
Chest pain caused by lack of oxygen to the heart
angina
Coronary artery becomes clogged
Heart attack
BP reading that would be considered optimal for a young adult
110/70
Test that measures the electrical activity of the heart
electrocardiogram
When a malignant tumor spreads to sites distant from the primary tumor, the process is known as
metastasis
Prostate cancers can be detected by a physical exam and blood test
true
A tumor that is NOT cancerous is called
benign
The most dangerous form of skin cancer is
melanoma
breast cancer is linked to alcohol consumption
true
Malignant tumors are classified according to the types of cells that gives rise to them
true
Cancer of the lining of the uterus is called ____ cancer
endometrial
Leukemia is cancer of the
blood-forming cells
Use of tanning lamps is not linked to skin cancer because tanning lamps emit a safe form of UV radiation
False
The majority of brain cancers develop for no apparent reason
true
regular exercise reduces the risk of colon cancer
true
Severe sunburns in childhood are a risk factor for skin cancer in adulthood
True
Scraping cells from the cervix for examination to screen for cancerous changes is called
a pap test
lymphoma is cancer of the lymph nodes, part of the body’s
infection-fighting system
A physician who specializes in the study of tumors is
an oncologist
The two main types of lymphocytes are T cells and B cells
true
A common bacterium found on the skin in healthy people but capable of causing infection if it enters the body is
staphylococcus
Fred has a red, rose throat with white patches on tonsils, etc.
Streptococcus
Some of the common allergens include dust mites, mold, mildew and insect stings
true
Stress may decrease T cell responses and antibody levels
true
anaphylaxis is a minor side effect of allergies
false
multiple sclerosis is an example of an autoimmune disease
true
tetanus is also known as
lockjaw
failing to finish a script of antibiotics is a factor in the development of antibiotic resistant strains of bacteria
true
an infection that travels throughout the body is called
systemic
microscopic, hairlike structures that sweep foreign substances out of the lungs
cilia
generally, antibiotics are useful against
bacteria
An organism that causes disease is
pathogen
which of the following statements regarding the common cold is true
can be caused by more than 200 different viruses
One of the best ways to break the chain of infection is
washing hands
pubic lice is difficult to transmit
false
an infection that progresses from vagina to cervix to infect the pelvic cavity and fallopian tubes is called
pelvic inflammatory disease
Which one of the following statements is TRUE regarding gonorhea
most women with gonorrhea have no symptoms
which of the following statements is TRUE regarding genital herpes
After infection, the virus lies dormant in nerve cells and can reactivate at any time, can be transmitted to a sex partner even if no lesions are present and is a major risk factor in the transmission of HIV worldwide
Worldwide, the most common route of HIV infection is
heterosexual contact
people infected with chlamydia are often symptom free, which increases the chance of their infecting other people
True
Dementia, cardiovascular damage, blindness and death are possible complications of
Tertiary syphilis
The most effective approach to avoiding STDs is
abstinence
Typical symptoms of trichomoniasis in women include
greenish, fourth smelling vaginal discharge
The average asymptomatic or latency phase of HIV is 11 years
True
Gonorrhea and chlamydia have similar symptoms and consequences if untreated
true
People with AIDS are vulnerable to a number of serious and often fatal opportunistic diseases
true
The incubation period of HPV is
1 month to 2 years from the time of contact
Which one of the following statements is FALSE regarding the global spread of HIV/AIDS?
Asia and Africa are on par with each other in terms of the number of people living with HIV
The riskiest sexual activity for contracting HIV is
being the receptive partner during unprotected anal intercourse.
Which of the following is not considered a factor in major smog occurrences
moderate winds
By 2050, the US population will exceed ____ people
400 million
an aluminum can might take up to 100 years to biodegrade in a landfill
true
in the US, the biggest component of household trash by weight is
paper products
Houseplants can help reduce concentrations of indoor air pollutants
true
Key sources of chlorofluorocarbons are solvents, refrigerants, and propellents
True
the US has a relatively small percentage of the worlds population but uses 1/4 of the world’s total energy
True
Noise pollution can cause hearing loss and stress-related illness
true
The ultimate solution to the problem of garbage is
reduced consumption
What is the process by which organic substances are broken down naturally by living organisms
biodegration
The EPA’s Air Quality Index is used for all of the following, except
natural gas
Most of the world’s energy comes from nonrenewable sources
True
which of the following statements about air pollution is false?
Nuclear energy seems to be the solution to air pollution
A gas or vapor that traps infrared radiation instead of allowing it to escape through the atmosphere is called an
greenhouse gas
Sanitary landfills are primarily used to dispose of
solid waste
“Sustainable development” refers to development that meets society’s current needs and
allows future generations to meet theirs
Levels of atmospheric greenhouse gases are rising because of
combustion of fossil fuels
Electronic itms, batteries and fluorescent lights should be disposed of in the regular trash
false
Which is the fastest-growing portion of the US waste stream?
e-waste
The most obvious depletion of the ozone layer has occurred over
Antarctica
The type of insurance plan in which physicians may have a financial incentive to order more tests and treatments for their patients is a
fee-for-service plan
Marc has had a fever for two days. Which of the following is likely to be Marc’s best option for addressing this symptom?
Self-treatment
The most commonly used form of manual healing is
chiropractic
Single-ingredient over-the-counter remedies are recommended over combination products.
True
Which of the following is needed to effectively manage one’s medical problems
Learn to be a good observer and assess your symptoms, when to seek professional advice, and how to safely self-treat common medical issues.
If you have a cough that lasts for 3 weeks, you should consult a physician
true
A gov’t health insurance program for americans over 65
medicare
medicaid is a health care program that covers low-income people
true
Western researchers might explain the effects of acupuncture as being the result of
release of hormones and neurotransmitters
Jen has been stung by a bee and can’t breath well
go to the ER
People without insurance are less likely to obtain
childhood immunizations, eyeglasses, treatment for chronic conditions like asthma.
The national center for complementary and alternative medicine advises consumers to consult with their conventional health care provider before beginning complementary therapies
true
In PPOs, participating physicians and hospitals provide treatment at feast hat are below their usual charges.
True
Therapies or practices that do NOT form part of conventional health care are claled
Complementary and alternative medicine
West medicine traditionally relies on the use of _____ to treat and cure disease
Pharmaceuticals
Joan’s doctor has recommended she have heart surgery. Which of the following would be an important question she should ask her doctor?
What to expect, why do i need it, what are the risks?
Strategies for good communication include all EXCEPT
saving your major concerns until the doc brings them up
If a physician prescribes the wrong drug or a dangerous combination, resulting problems are especially prevalent for _____, who typically take more meds
older adults
which one of the following is considered a mind-body intervention
yoga, visualization and tai chi chuan
Self-assessment of medical symptoms beings with
observation of your own body
The leading cause of fire deaths is
careless smoking
Which of the following is NOT a benefit of safety belt use
an increase in the confidence of the driver
Women tend to stay in violent relationships because of
low self-esteem, financial dependence, belief that their children need a father
The primary cause of death in motorcycle crashes is
head injuries
Children can safely sit in the front seat when they are 4 years of age…
false
Best advice for anyone picking up a gun is to
assume it’s loaded
Which of the following is a common cause of motor vehicle injuries?
fatigue, cell phones, speeding
All of the following are recommendations for safe lifting, EXEPT
bend at the waist
Smoke detectors should be on each level of a home
trueB
Bicycles are considered vehicles and must obey traffic laws
true
which of the following is a characteristic of aggressive driving
tailgating, speeding, frequent and erratic lane changes
most victims of violence are attached by someone they know
true
speed limits are established based on ideal conditions
true
helmets should be worn when
snowboarding, mountain biking, riding a lightweight scooter
sexual harassment may take the form of verbal abuse without physical contact
true
some researchers suggest that testosterone is linked to aggression
true
which of the following statements is FALSE regarding gangs?
gang activity primarily limited to large urban areas
All of the following are recommended strategies of preventing fire injuries EXCEPT
if your clothes catch fire, run
True regarding child sexual abusers?
Most offenders are heterosexual men
All of the following are dangerous pedestrian behaviors, except
facing traffic while walking along a road
The risk of osteoporosis can be assessed through bone mineral density testing
true
About what percentage of the cost of nursing home care is paid for by medicare?
less than 2 percent
Many of the negative physical changes typically associated with aging are not due to aging at all; rather, they are due to neglect of psychological health and lack of exercise
true
early indicator of dementia
failure to grasp a situation
Regular physical exercise contributes to healthy aging by enhancing all of the following, except
hearing ability
Individuals who reach their 65th bday can expect to live another ______ or longer
18 years
Which of the following is a good lifelong strategy for reducing the effects of osteoporosis?
avoid tobacco use
Jane is 32. At this stage in her life, which will help with the aging process
Develop important relationships
Alzheimers disease is an irreversible form of dementia
true
Changes in body structure that results from the passage of time are called _______ aging
biological
Nearly 100% of people over 65 have some form of arthritis
false
age-related loss of muscle mass, strength and function is called
sarcopenia
The average length of life of members of a species is called
life expectancy
Which of the following is most characteristic of retirement
needing to learn how to enjoy leisure time
men who commit suicide are usually widowed or divorced
true
Joe is in his late teens. to help him with the aging process, he should
establish good health habits
Increases in life expectancy in the US during the 20th century were due primarily to
the control of childhood and infectious diseases
Regular physical activity can fend off sarcopenia
true
Age related macular degeneration is an acute vision problem that eventually goes away
false
a physician specializing in the disease, disability, and care of older adults is a
geriatrician
Exercise may prevent age-associated deterioration of fluid intelligence
true
A disease in which the fluid inside the eye is under high pressure
glaucoma
Loss of a DL is reportedly the one of the most severe hardships for elderly
true
only method to certainly diagnose Alzheimers
Autopsy
Cells that are undifferentiated and can develop into many different specific cells are ____ cells
stem
Denise is 52 years old and beginning menopause. What will she experinee
hot flashes, irregular periods, vaginal dryness
The aging process occurs during the last half of life
false
A clouding of the lens in the eye
cataracts
All are true about older adults EXCEPT
tend to have lower BP
Fluid intelligence is the ability to
find solutions when confronted with a new problem
Dia de los muertos is a mexican holiday
reflecting the belief that the dead return to earth as spirits once a year
an example of passive euthanasia is
withdrawing life support
Hospice care is for people who are expected to live
6 months or less
Themes identified by researches are components of “good death” include all except
reliving past disappointments
Termination of metabolic processes is called ____ death
cellular
crying and yelling in rage are ways to cope with intense feelings of grief
true
One method of disposition of a corpse is to subject the body to intense heat
cremation
basic task of planning for death that is universally important for everyone is
planning for after-death concerns such as organ donation and memorial services
Active euthanasia
A deliberate act intended to end another person’s life
A condition of profound unconsciousness with no reasonable hope for improvement is known as
a persistent vegetative state
Psychiatrist Avery Weisman identifies the time during terminal illness when the patient has both hope and acknowledges reality as
middle knowledge
In a “green” burial, the body is not embalmed
true
It is not unusual for a child to think of death as something that is reversible
true
Most DL’s can be used to identify if a person is an organ donor
true
The process of removing blood and other fluids and replacing them with chemicals to temporarily retard deterioration of a corpse is termed
embalming
The testator of a will is the
person making the will
Which of the following statements is false regarding living wills
They require physician certification that a terminal condition exists
A person appointed by a patient to make medical decisions for the patient if the patent is unable to do so is
a surrogate
what is typically the most expensive part of a funeral
the casket
When supportive medical technologies are in use, the concept of ____ is used to determine if someone is alive or dead.
Brain death
The organization that is composed of parents who have lost their children is called
compassionate friends
The “right to die” issue came to national attention in 75 with the landmark case involving
karen ann quinlan
by becoming aware of our options, we and our familiar are empowered to make informed, meaningful choices regarding end of life care
true
Cremation usually involves a grave dug into the soil or entombment in a mausoleum
fase
Most terminally ill patients experience kubler-ross’s stages of dying in sequence
false
When someone dies without a will, the state disturbs property according to
states rules
Many people seek to avoid any thought or mention of death
true
People who seem “stuck” in the grieving process and lose the ability to cope with daily living are said to be experiencing
complicated grief
the term that means “having made no legal will” is
intestate
If you decide to donate your organs after death, you should be sure to discuss this decision with your family
true
