Medical Self Assessment Chapter 1 Quiz – Flashcards

The six dimensions of wellness include all of the following, EXCEPT a) emotional wellness b) environmental, or planetary, wellness c) spiritual wellness d) dietary wellness

The average life span in the twentieth century a) did not change significantly b) increased slightly c) nearly doubled d) nearly tripled

The top three causes of death among Americans age 15 to 24 are a) accidents, homicide, and suicide b) smoking, high blood pressure, and suicide c) accidents, smoking, and cancer d) homicide, cancer, and accidents

Occupational wellness is measured by how much ___________ the job offers. a) money b) happiness c) prestige d) work

People with disabilities are more likely to a) have cancer b) be obese c) have HIV d) die at a young age

The complete set of genetic material in an individual's cells is referred to as her or his a) genes b) genome c) proteome d) RNA

Part of a successful plan to change an unhealthy behavior is to a) start small b) pick your top three unhealthy behaviors c) keep the plan to yourself d) choose your most unhealthy behavior

A target behavior can best be defined as a) several bad habits in need of change b) a lifelong habit you want to stop immediately c) an isolated behavior that is the focus of your behavior change plan d) a friend's behavior that you urge him or her to change

During a "stages of change" behavior change program, some people may lapse. If this occurs, the best strategy for them is to a) learn from the lapse as they recycle through earlier stages b) give up c) choose a different behavior for change d) start over from the beginning

Which of the following health journal information would be of little benefit in promoting personal behavior change? a) identification of other people's reactions to your behavior b) descriptions of exactly what your behaviors are c) identification of when and where activities occurred d) recording your feelings at the time you were engaging in the behavior

The order in which a behavior change strategy is implemented is: a) analyze data, monitor behavior, devise a plan of action, set goals, make contract b) devise a plan of action, set goals, monitor behavior, analyze data, make contract c) make contract, set goals, devise a plan of action, monitor behavior, analyze data d) monitor behavior, analyze data, set goals, devise a plan of action, make contract

The six dimensions of wellness a) are interrelated b) demonstrate the separateness of mind and body c) affect health independently of each other d) seldom influence one another

The treatment considered to be the most effective against current-day health threats is a) antibiotics b) genetic testing c) prevention d) surgery

The health determinant over which we have least control is a) tobacco use b) diet c) genetic makeup d) exercise

A goal of Healthy People 2010 is to a) increase life expectancy beyond 100 years. b) eliminate chronic illnesses. c) reduce the amount of profit that health care providers make. d) eliminate health disparities among Americans.

Carla has become very busy since she came to college. She is a full-time student and is very active in campus clubs and organizations. Her classes and campus activities leave her little time to socialize with her friends. She is beginning to feel as if she has let her friends down because she has had to cancel several activities that they had planned, but she also feels guilty if she isn't able to meet her other obligations. Carla has always thought that she was in control of her life and has managed well up until now. She wants to spend more time with her friends without giving up her other activities. Carla's desire to spend more time with her friends indicates that she needs to improve her level of _______________ wellness. a) intellectual b) emotional c) spiritual d) interpersonal

The first step in improving wellness by lifestyle management is to a) begin with a self-assessment b) reward yourself c) ask your family for assistance d) ask friends what you should improve

By far, the leading preventable cause of death among Americans is a) poor health care b) smoking c) careless driving d) alcohol consumption

The behavior one identifies for change is called a) predisposed behavior b) target behavior c) enabling behavior d) bad news

The weakest plan for changing health behavior is one that a) identifies cues to behaviors b) attempts to change more than one behavior at the same time c) incorporates rewards for reaching goals d) makes slow, systematic changes in behavior

Which of the following is a positive social influence on health behaviors? a) money b) supportive friends c) attitudes d) personal skills

"Your ability to successfully take action and perform specific tasks" defines the term a) self-esteem b) self-control c) self-efficacy d) self-talk

Carla has become very busy since she came to college. She is a full-time student and is very active in campus clubs and organizations. Her classes and campus activities leave her little time to socialize with her friends. She is beginning to feel as if she has let her friends down because she has had to cancel several activities that they had planned, but she also feels guilty if she isn't able to meet her other obligations. Carla has always thought that she was in control of her life and has managed well up until now. She wants to spend more time with her friends without giving up her other activities. If Carla succeeds in improving her target area of wellness, she will most likely see a corresponding improvement in her _______________ wellness. a) None of these choices are correct. b) emotional c) spiritual d) intellectual

Obstacles in the process of behavior change a) often cause us to settle for a level of success that is less than our original goal b) should be avoided, if possible, in the pursuit of a new behavior c) are a sign of failure in the pursuit of a new behavior d) are a natural part of the process

The single most important factor in determining an individual's level of wellness is: a) behavior b) age c) environment d) genetics

Someone you know at work who is attempting to lose weight has been repeatedly "derailed" by coworkers who bring high-calorie snacks to work every day. It would be fair to say that this person does NOT: a) have the knowledge to change b) have the support to change c) want to change d) have the skills to change

Spiritual wellness is best described as having a) the ability to share one's feelings b) a strong support network of family and friends c) the ability to express oneself creatively d) meaning and purpose in one's life