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The blending or combining of aspects of conventional Western medicine with those of complementary and alternative medicine is called _____.

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integrative medicine

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People tend to have a greater fear of radiation from cell phones than from _____ which actually presents a much greater risk.

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the sun

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A urinalysis is used to screen for all of the following EXCEPT _____.

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anemia

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True or false: The basis for leading a moral and ethical life is rooted in emotional health.

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false

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What kind of care would a physician with a specialty in internal medicine most likely provide?

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primary care

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How well one is able to perform the activities of daily living without undue fatigue is indicative of the _____ dimension of health.

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physical

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Many Americans are aware of important health issues but are not able to translate their knowledge into healthy lifestyle behaviors.

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true

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Statistical correlations in population studies are based on experimental data.

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false

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Disease-causing microbes that are an increasing threat to food supplies and health are known as _____.

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pathogens

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Physician/clinical services and _____ account for more than half of the annual health care costs in the United States.

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hospital care

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To reduce the risk of medical errors, all test results should be discussed with _____.

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your doctor

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Treating a person in shock includes all of the following EXCEPT _____.

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having the person stand up

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Medical education typically extends _____ years beyond the undergraduate degree.

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7-11

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Health care in the United States is predominantly in the form of _____ medicine, a science-based approach that was largely developed in Europe and North America.

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western

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True or false: A podiatrist is to the ears what a dentist is to the mouth.

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false

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_____ are the services that not covered by the insurance policy.

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exclusions

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The intellectual dimension of health can be explained as the ability to:

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question and evaluate information.

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Non-modifiable factors that may influence our health include all of the following EXCEPT:

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weight

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True or false: Critical thinking is careful and deliberate determination of whether to accept, reject, or suspend judgment.

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true

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All of the following are types of coughs EXCEPT _____.

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dry and congested

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Following medical school, almost all physicians _____.

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enter a residency in a major hospital or medical center

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The annual death rate from lung cancer among non-smokers is _____ deaths per 100,000 people.

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2.5

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Which of the following is the central premise of the "stages of change model"?

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Behavior change is a process

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A registered dietitian is a food and nutrition expert who holds a degree in dietetics and has passed a state exam.

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false

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Which of the following is a complementary practice that was developed over 200 years ago in Europe by Samuel Hahnemann, a German physician?

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homeopathy

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True or False: The central principle of therapeutic massage is that the body's soft tissues will function optimally when the circulatory and lymphatic systems are unimpeded.

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true

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True or False: It is important to understand how much the premiums, deductibles, and co-pays of your insurance are.

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true

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Which of the following terms specifically refers to practices used at the same time as, but not necessarily in conjunction with, conventional medical practices?

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complementary medicine

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A(n) _____ can be measured objectively, usually by a health care provider during a physical exam.

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sign

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Since 1900, infant mortality in the United States has decreased _____ percent.

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90

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true or false: The common brand name for acetaminophen is Advil.

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false

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Which kind of health care involves various specialists providing a complex set of medical services in order to diagnose and treat the most challenging health problems?

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tertiary health care

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Medical conditions that are prolonged, do not resolve spontaneously, and are rarely cured completely are called _____.

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chronic diseases

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true or false: Preferred Provider Organizations (PPOs) are groups of health care providers and hospitals who negotiate plans with health care agencies.

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false

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The different dimensions of health exist as separate elements.

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false

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True or false: Acupuncture has been most thoroughly studied as a potential treatment for two conditions: low back pain and nausea/vomiting.

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true

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True or false: Point-of-service (POS) organizations allow members more choice in selecting providers and services because they have the option of going out of the network and seeing a physician of their choice, not the choice of the health maintenance organization (HMO).

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true

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Relative risk is the ratio of the rate of disease among those exposed to a variable compared to those not exposed or having limited exposure.

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true

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A patient who is being treated by a specialist for a health problem is receiving _____ care.

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secondary

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A health behavior theory is a framework of important factors or variables that are thought to influence health behavior.

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true

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Which of the following refers to a dental professional who specializes in treating the gums and the bones supporting the teeth?

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periodontist

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People tend to be more afraid of natural risks than man-made risks.

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false

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Which of the following is NOT a common barrier to effective communication between patients and doctors?

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compassion

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true or false: complementary practices are often rooted in culture-specific traditions and medical customs passed down across generations.

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true

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The health belief model of _____ was developed to understand why so few people participated in health screening programs such as mammograms for breast cancer.

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Irwin Rosenstock

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Registered nurses make up the _____ group of health care professionals.

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largest

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An optometrist typically has an education of _____ years after his or her undergraduate degree.

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4

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Which of the following terms refers to the money paid by the subscriber on a monthly basis to hold a health insurance policy?

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premium

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Which of the following is NOT a responsibility of a registered nurse?

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taking x rays

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A registered dietitian who coordinates medical and nutritional needs and provides nutritional services for patients in institutions such as hospitals and nursing care facilities is called a _____.

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clinical dietitian

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The key to understanding weight control is:

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energy intake versus energy expenditure.

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For controlling type 1 diabetes, all of the following should be consistent from day to day EXCEPT _____.

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eating place

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The way we eat has changed over the last century in part because of refrigeration and modern appliances.

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true

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Plastids are the actual sites of aerobic metabolism.

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false

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Endurance is improved by the enhanced ability of the muscles to use fats as fuels, sparing muscle carbohydrate stores.

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true

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All individuals with pre-diabetes inevitably progress to diabetes.

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false

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Which of the following parts of the body stores adenosine triphosphate (ATP)?

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muscles

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Which of the following terms means low blood glucose levels?

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Hypoglycemia

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When is the best time to take a resting heart rate?

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after waking in the morning

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Lactic acid causes muscle soreness.

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false

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Two key elements for optimally managing diabetes are patient education and a specialized medical team.

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true

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High blood sugar and metabolic factors lead to nerve damage in people with diabetes.

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true

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Which of the following appears to link the aerobic and anaerobic pathways?

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lactic acid

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Metabolic syndrome is a cluster of risk factors that promote type 1 diabetes.

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false

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Type 2 diabetes usually develops in people older than _____.

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40

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Which disease occurs at younger ages and is at least twice as common in people with diabetes as in those without diabetes?

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Atherosclerosis

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Although diabetes-related complications can be severe, they can be managed if the patient carefully maintains _____.

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blood glucose levels

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The ability of a muscle to sustain a submaximal force or to persist at some relative level is called muscular _____.

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endurance

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For a person with a body mass index (BMI) above 20, the chances of dying early increase.

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false

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Unmanaged diabetes can be extremely disabling.

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true

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In an oral glucose tolerance test (OGTT), the blood sample can be taken at any time of day without regard to when the last meal was eaten.

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false

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The recommended frequency of exercise is _____ day(s) per week.

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3-7

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Training toward a goal is the idea of the _____ principle.

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specificity

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Which of the following is true of aerobic capacity?

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It occurs during exhaustive exercise.

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Which three components does health-related physical fitness include?

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Cardiorespiratory fitness, musculoskeletal fitness, and body composition

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Which type of diabetes is the most difficult to control?

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type 1

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Skill-related components of physical fitness are primarily associated with improved health.

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false

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A gram of carbohydrate yields approximately _____ calories.

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4

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Glucagon lowers the level of glucose in the blood stream.

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false

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Glucose is a complex carbohydrate that is sometimes used by the body as an energy source.

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false

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Resting metabolic rate accounts for _____ percent of one's daily energy expenditure.

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60-75

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Exercise refers to virtually all physical training and sports activities.

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true

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Risk factors for diabetes include all of the following EXCEPT _____.

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high levels of high density lipoprotein (HDL)

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Which of the following refers to trans fats?

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Unsaturated fats that are partially hydrogenated

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_____ is typically caused by the development of insulin resistance late in pregnancy.

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gestational diabetes

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The 2015-2020 Dietary Guidelines provide five overarching recommendations that include all of the following EXCEPT:

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drinking sugary drinks instead of water

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_____ is a condition characterized by abnormally high levels of glucose in the blood.

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hyperglycemia

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More than _____ percent of people with diabetes have type 2.

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90

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Awareness and the desire to improve are the two most important factors in changing eating habits.

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false

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To kill microorganisms, cook ground beef to an internal temperature of _____ degrees Fahrenheit.

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160

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Established exercise behavior repeated over months and years becomes:

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a lifelong habit

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The integration of the heart, lungs, and blood vessels to transport oxygen in the blood to muscles and other tissues is called the _____ function.

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cardiorespiratory

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Treating metabolic syndrome reduces the risk of developing all of the following EXCEPT _____.

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colon cancer

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Type 2 diabetes is also called insulin-dependent diabetes.

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false

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Which of the following is the most essential nutrient?

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water

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The "Nutrition Facts" panel on food labels is specially designed for each individual product so that consumers can easily understand key information.

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false

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In relation to fat distribution, research has shown that _____ fat may be more dangerous for long-term health than other locations containing fat.

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abdominal

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In response to insulin resistance, the pancreas initially _____.

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produces more insulin

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Diet modification is used in the treatment of gestational diabetes.

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true

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All of the following are used to treat hypoglycemia EXCEPT _____.

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coffee

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_____ is a set of core beliefs and values that one feels describes oneself.

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self-concept

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Which of the following refers to daytime attacks of sleep?

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narcolepsy

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People with an internal control orientation believe that outcomes are determined by events or forces that are outside their personal control.

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false

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By the end of the second trimester, babies typically weigh:

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2-2.5 pounds

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Which anxiety disorder is characterized by frightening thoughts and memories?

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post-traumatic stress disorder

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Crack is about _____ times stronger than regular cocaine.

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10

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Long-term use of khat can result in all of the following EXCEPT:

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joint problems

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A major difference between attribution styles is that people with a(n) _____ locus of personal control know how to act to get their desired outcomes.

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internal

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Marijuana smoke contains high levels of carbon monoxide.

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true

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The following are all parts of the internal organs of the male reproductive system EXCEPT the:

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scrotum

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Which of the following glands is responsible for sperm production?

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testes

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The chronic, long-term, and consistent taking of a drug for a reason other than the intended use is called _____.

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drug abuse

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Negative stress, or _____, is created by stressors that deplete energy and result in impaired performance.

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distress

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Which of the following beverages contains the highest amount of caffeine?

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coffee

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For an average-sized man, blood alcohol level (BAL) rises about _____ per drink per hour.

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0.025

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The history of cocaine includes _____, who promoted cocaine to treat morphine addiction until he became addicted himself.

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sigmund freud

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Which of the following is an approach for treating mental disorders by using drug therapies?

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biomedical approach

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Positive stress, or _____, is created by stressors that motivate and result in improved performance.

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eustress

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Which of the following is NOT a step in effective time management?

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simplifying activities

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Women tend to display an alternative stress response known as the _____ response.

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tend-and-befriend

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Stress management focuses on techniques to help one deal with challenges that are surmountable.

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yes

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Driving Under the Influence (DUI) is defined as driving with a _____ blood alcohol level (BAL) or above.

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0.08

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Which of the following refers to the chemical messengers in the body that bring about puberty and rule sexuality?

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hormones

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Opioids come from a class of drugs called _____.

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depressants

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The take-home message of the status syndrome is that individual control and opportunities for social engagement are critical for lessening the risk of stress-related disorders and maximizing well-being and longevity.

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yep

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_____ is the most commonly diagnosed cancer among men and typically affects men over 50 years of age.

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prostate cancer

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The nicotine and carbon monoxide in tobacco smoke _____ in the blood.

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reduce the amount of oxygen

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Approximately 10 percent of sexually active women will be infected with Human papillomavirus (HPV) at some point in their lives.

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false

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HSPD-21 strategy for preparedness includes all of these EXCEPT _____.

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community education

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Which of the following is NOT one of the three types of cancer staging?

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malignancies

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Off-pump coronary artery bypass avoids the use of the heart-lung machine and allows the bypass to be created while the heart is still beating.

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true

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Which of the following types of stroke has symptoms that are similar to those of an ischemic stroke, and in addition, also has sudden severe headache, nausea, and vomiting?

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Hemorrhagic stroke

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All of the following information about stroke is important to paramedics or emergency room staff EXCEPT:

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The patient's most recent meal (important info: medical conditions, symptoms, time symptoms started)

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What drug is most often used to treat angina, and what does it do?

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Nitroglycerin; dilates blood vessels

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Frequent hand washing is effective in preventing the common cold.

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true

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What is the recommended average ratios (total cholesterol/HDL cholesterol) for young adult women?

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3.0 to 3.5

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All of these factors have contributed to more people surviving cancer EXCEPT _____.

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more hospitals built

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Radon is a(n) _____.

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gas

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Pelvic inflammatory disease can cause ectopic pregnancy.

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true

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Non-modifiable risk factors for stroke include all of the following EXCEPT:

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height

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Individuals who carry the human immunodeficiency virus, but show no symptoms, are referred to as _____.

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HIV positive

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Which type of cancer is the leading cause of cancer death among men and women?

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lung cancer

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Exposure to ultraviolet light from the sun is related to the development of skin cancer.

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True

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Due to higher levels of high density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol, young women remain at a higher risk for heart disease and stroke through midlife.

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false

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All of the following are fungal infections EXCEPT _____.

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hepatitis b

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Which of the following is the stage of response in which early symptoms appear?

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prodromal stage

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At which stage does an infection hit its peak?

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acute stage

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Which of the following is a true statement about leukemia?

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When blood cells mutate and become cancerous, leukemia can result.

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_____ is defined as a systolic pressure at rest that averages 140 mm Hg or higher, a diastolic pressure at rest that averages 90 mm Hg or higher, or both.

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hypertension

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Infants can acquire passive immunity by ingesting breast milk.

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true

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Identify a true statement about lymphocytes.

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Lymphocytes originate in the bone marrow, and they can stay in the bone marrow and develop into B cells.

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Prostate cancer symptoms include all of the following EXCEPT:

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change in bowel habits.

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Mononucleosis is a common viral infection that as many as _____ percent of adults in the United States will contract by the time they are 40 years old.

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95

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What term is used to refer to patchy deposits inside the arteries?

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Plaque

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Delaying defibrillation for more than _____ minutes reduces survival rates to less than 5 percent.

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10

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Individuals with uncontrolled hypertension are at a risk of all of the following health problems EXCEPT _____.

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appendicitis

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Identify an accurate statement about chemotherapy.

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Chemotherapy simply means the use of a variety of anticancer drugs.

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Which group has the highest risk of having a stroke and dying from it?

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African Americans

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People infected with Influenza A have all of the following symptoms EXCEPT _____.

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upset stomachs

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Moderate alcohol consumption has been shown to reduce coronary heart disease risk by elevating high density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol.

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true

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Stroke is the _____ leading cause of death in the United States.

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fourth

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The common cold is caused by a single, specialized virus.

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false

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Which of the following is NOT true of pelvic inflammatory disease?

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It is a serious complication of untreated syphilis.

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B cells _____ pathogens.

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detect

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All of the following are risk factors for heart attack EXCEPT:

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high density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol levels.

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A tumor can contain non-cancerous cells.

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true

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Which of the following is NOT an example of a staph infection?

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strep throat

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Which of the following is used to describe the largest and most invasive tumors?

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t4

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Stage I hypertension means having systolic blood pressure of _____.

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140-159 mm Hg

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All of these diseases are a concern in a bioterrorist context EXCEPT _____.

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tuberculosis

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The higher the consumption of red meat, the greater the risk of _____ cancer.

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colon

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Cancer is the growth and spread of normal cells.

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nope

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Which of the following is the most effective way to prevent infection?

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frequent hand washing

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During incubation, a person experiences early symptoms of the disease but may not realize yet that he or she is sick.

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false

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Which of the following is the process by which cancer spreads from the point of origin to another point in the body?

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metastasis

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