Chapter 17—Traditional and Nontraditional Health Care
MULTIPLE CHOICE
1. People with limited health literacy skills are also more likely to:
a.
skip important preventive measures
b.
to go the emergency room less often
c.
take medication as prescribed
d.
feel generally good about their health
2. Dahlia wants information on medication her grandfather is taking. Which website would be her best
choice?
a.
NIH
b.
CDC
c.
Medscape
d.
Drugs@FDA
3. Silvana will be traveling to a remote region in Central America to help build a women’s health center.
Which website would provide her with the best information on travelers’ health issues?
a.
NIH
b.
CDC
c.
Medscape
d.
Drugs@FDA
4. _____ is a method of improving and evaluating patient care by combining the best research evidence
with the patient’s personal values.
a.
Managed care
b.
Empirical treatment
c.
Allopathy
d.
Evidence-based medicine
5. The study of the entire set of human genes is known as:
a.
dietetics
b.
genomics
c.
oncology
d.
gerontology
6. Men:
a.
are more likely to experience migraines
b.
have a longer life span than women
c.
develop heart disease later in life than women
d.
are more prone to back aches and insomnia
7. Women:
a.
are more likely than men to develop ulcers.
b.
take fewer medications than men.
c.
are more satisfied with communication with health care providers.
d.
control the spending of three out of four health-care dollars.
8. Which of the following is a vital sign?
a.
blood pressure
b.
cholesterol levels
c.
bone density
d.
PSA
9. In the United States, an estimated ____ people participate in self-help support groups.
a.
5 million
b.
10 million
c.
15 million
d.
20 million
10. A normal pulse rate for an adult is
a.
40 beats per minute
b.
72 beats per minute
c.
140 beats per minute
d.
200 beats per minute
11. What is the term for your rate of breathing?
a.
respiration rate
b.
oxygen use
c.
maximal oxygen uptake
d.
respiratory reserve
12. What condition can be monitored by a home screening test?
a.
pancreatic cancer
b.
cystic fibrosis
c.
HIV
d.
osteoporosis
13. The hormone that is detected in pregnancy tests is called
a.
human growth hormone
b.
luteinizing hormone
c.
human chorionic gonadotropin
d.
follicle-stimulating hormone
14. The hormone that is detected in home fertility tests is called
a.
human growth hormone
b.
luteinizing hormone
c.
human chorionic gonadotropin
d.
follicle-stimulating hormone
15. A home colon cancer screening test works by measuring
a.
abnormal cells from a fingerstick
b.
blood in the urine
c.
hormone levels in the saliva
d.
blood in the stool
16. A home screening test for urinary tract infection measures:
a.
protein
b.
white blood cells
c.
HIV
d.
red blood cells
17. Severe gum disease in which the tooth root becomes infected is called:
a.
orthodontia
b.
periodontitis
c.
gingivitis
d.
halitosis
18. The sticky film of bacteria that forms on the teeth is called:
a.
decay
b.
gingivitis
c.
halitosis
d.
plaque
19. How many species of bacteria live under the gum line?
a.
150
b.
200
c.
250
d.
300
20. What is the procedure that identifies abnormal cells that may indicate cervical cancer?
a.
LASIK procedure
b.
PSA test
c.
Pap smear
d.
mammogram
21. The instrument used to look into the eyes is called a(n):
a.
telescope
b.
otoscope
c.
ophthalmoscope
d.
stethoscope
22. The instrument used to listen to sounds made by the heart is a(n):
a.
telescope
b.
otoscope
c.
ophthalmoscope
d.
stethoscope
23. The instrument used to spread the walls of the vagina during an exam is a:
a.
lancet
b.
hemocue
c.
speculum
d.
sphygmomanometer
24. High blood pressure is most likely to be an early warning sign of a:
a.
a UTI
b.
kidney damage
c.
osteoporosis
d.
an STI
25. Your best defense against medical errors is:
a.
information
b.
malpractice insurance
c.
using a doctor who only takes private insurance
d.
having regular annual checkups
26. A patient must agree to hospitalization, surgery, and other treatments. This is known as:
a.
informed consent
b.
a living will
c.
malpractice
d.
guardian consent
27. Medical records belong to the:
a.
patient
b.
doctor
c.
health insurance company
d.
hospital
28. In ____ percent of malpractice, a doctor’s attitude and inability to communicate effectively play a role.
a.
10 to 20
b.
30 to 40
c.
50 to 60
d.
70 to 80
29. What is the most common cosmetic operation?
a.
face lift.
b.
rhinoplasty
c.
breast augmentation
d.
liposuction
30. What percentage of patients who undergo LASIK surgery require additional surgery, or
“enhancements,” to sharpen their vision?
a.
1 to 2
b.
5 to 10
c.
10 to 30
d.
50 to 70
31. The American Society of Plastic Surgeons estimates the mortality rate for liposuction is 1 in ____
patients.
a.
500
b.
5,000
c.
50,000
d.
500,000
32. About _____ percent of people with tattoos say they regret getting the tattoo.
a.
4
b.
14
c.
24
d.
34
33. Every year, Americans spend ____ on medical quackery.
a.
$500 million
b.
$1 billion
c.
$5 billion
d.
$10 billion
34. What percentage of U.S. adults report using complimentary and alternative medicine in the past 12
months?
a.
18%
b.
28%
c.
38%
d.
48%
35. Integrative medicine refers to:
a.
combining selected elements of conventional and alternative medicines
b.
the use of Ayurvedic medicine
c.
an approach to medicine that primarily uses mental imagery
d.
the exclusive use of herbal medicines for treatment
36. Which practice describes an ancient Chinese form of medicine based on the philosophy that a cycle of
energy circulates through the body to control health?
a.
acupuncture
b.
reflexology
c.
reiki
d.
visualization
37. Licensed healthcare professionals who specialize in problems of the feet are called:
a.
orthodontists
b.
occupational therapists
c.
optometrists
d.
podiatrists
38. A licensed healthcare professional who treats eye diseases and performs surgery is called an
a.
ophthalmologist
b.
optometrist
c.
occupational therapist
d.
orthodontist
39. A dentist who specializes in straightening teeth practices:
a.
ophthalmology
b.
optometry
c.
occupational therapy
d.
orthodontics
40. Ambulatory or outpatient care that is provided in an emergency room or clinic is called:
a.
non-managed care
b.
primary care
c.
secondary care
d.
tertiary care
41. Highly specialized care that is available at university-affiliated hospitals and regional referral centers is
called:
a.
primary care
b.
secondary care
c.
tertiary care
d.
alternative care
42. Which surgical procedure is most likely to be handled by an outpatient treatment center?
a.
hip replacement
b.
vasectomy
c.
mastectomy
d.
balloon angioplasty
43. Health-care spending in the United States has soared to:
a.
$513 billion
b.
$926 billion
c.
$1.3 trillion
d.
$2.6 trillion
44. An organization that provides health services on a fixed-contract basis is a:
a.
fee-for-service plan
b.
preferred provider organization
c.
health maintenance organization
d.
point-of-service plan
45. The Affordable Care Act is estimated to eventually provide insurance coverage for ____ uninsured
Americans.
a.
4 million
b.
8 million
c.
16 million
d.
32 million
COMPLETION
1. The sticky film of bacteria that forms on the teeth is called ____________________.
2. ____________________ is the early stage of gum disease.
3. ____________________ serve as the primary healthcare providers for more than half of all women.
4. Women should start receiving a(n) ____________________ starting at 21 years of age.
5. Your physician may check your pulse in various places, looking for signs of ____________________.
6. About ____________________ of the population in the United States has limited ability to understand
health information and to use that information to make good decisions about health and medical care.
7. ____________________ are recommendations for diagnosis and treatment of various health problems
based on evidence from scientific research
8. The choice of a medical treatment on the basis of large, randomized, and controlled research trials, and
large prospective studies, is called ____________________.
9. A(n) ____________________ records the electrical activity of the heart.
10. A(n) ____________________ suit is the claim that a physician failed to meet the standards of care
required of a reasonably skilled and careful medical doctor.
11. ____________________ is surgery to remove fatty tissue.
12. The approach to medicine that takes into account body, mind, emotions, and spirit is called
____________________ medicine.
13. ____________________ medicine combines aspects of conventional and alternative medicines.
14. ____________________ involves the insertion and manipulation of needles at specific points
throughout the body.
15. One of the principles of ____________________ is that like cures like.
16. ____________________ includes dietary changes, steam baths, and exercise.
17. Chiropractic medicine is based on the theory that many human diseases are caused by misalignment of
the spine, also called ____________________.
18. ____________________ is a traditional Indian medical treatment involving meditation, exercise,
herbal medications, and nutrition.
19. The system in which health-care services and reimbursement are predetermined by third-party
insurers is known as ____________________.
20. ____________________ care refers to ambulatory or outpatient care provided by a physician in an
office, emergency room, or clinic.
21. ____________________ refers to the provision of medical services and equipment to patients in the
home to restore or maintain comfort, function, and health.
22. A(n) ____________________ plan is a PPO that allows patients to use physicians outside the network.
MATCHING
Match the items below with the most appropriate description.
a.
chiropractic medicine
f.
72 per minute
b.
15 to 20 per minute
g.
homeopathy
c.
naturopathy
h.
acupuncture
d.
Ayurveda
i.
herbal medicine
e.
biologically-based therapy
j.
mind-body medicine
1. emphasizes natural treatments including diet and exercise
2. normal pulse rate
3. may include biofeedback and visualization
4. may include vitamins and herbs as well as special diets
5. normal respiration rate
6. based on the philosophy that a cycle of energy circulating through the body controls health
7. a traditional Indian medical treatment involving meditation, exercise, herbal medications, and nutrition
8. based on three fundamental principles: like cures like; treatment must always be individualized; and
less is more
9. an ancient form of medical treatment using substances derived from trees, flowers, ferns, seaweeds,
and lichens to treat disease.
10. a method of treating disease, primarily through manipulating the bones and joints to restore normal
nerve function.
ESSAY
1. Discuss why knowing your family health history is important.
2. List the normal range for vital signs.
3. Identify three different home health tests that you might use on yourself, and explain the purpose of
each test.
4. List some of the major body systems and functions your physician may check as part of a medical
exam.
5. Explain what manipulative and body-based treatments are, and identify three types.