According to the text, which Kbler-Ross stage is perhaps the most difficult for the
dying?
a. bargaining
b. anger
c. depression
d. acceptance
The viral load of an HIV+ patient refers to the:
a. amount of HIV in the lungs
b. amount of HIV in bone marrow
c. amount of HIV in the bloodstream
d. level of viral pneumonia in the lungs
What is an invasive method of prenatal testing that can provide a precise diagnosis of
chromosomal abnormalities?
a. amniocentesis
b. maternal blood testing
c. ultrasound
d. AFP testing
Individuals between 13 and 20 years of age account for _____ of the new cases of HIV
infection in the U.S.
a. 4%
b. 14%
c. 24%
d. 34%
Match the items below with the appropriate description.
a. HIV
b. vector
c. incubation period
d. systemic illness
e. autoimmune disorder
f. pandemic
g. meningitis
h. hepatitis
i. tuberculosis
j. Lyme disease
1) means of transmission for infectious illnesses
2) a pathologic condition that spreads throughout the body
3) occurs over a wide geographic area and affects an exceptionally high proportion of
the population
4) a type of retrovirus
5) the time between infection and appearance of first symptoms
6) disease caused by an attack on body tissue by an immune system that fails to
recognize the tissue as self
7) attacks the membranes around the brain and spinal cord
8) an inflammation and/or infection of the liver caused by a virus
9) a disease caused by a bacterium carried by a tick
10) a highly infectious bacterial disease that primarily affects the lungs
What is the most common method of taking drugs?
a. inhaling
b. subcutaneous injection
c. orally
d. intravenous injection
Which statements best describes the research on gender and risk of injury and death?
a. Women are more likely to die of an occupational injury.
b. Men are more likely to commit murder and to be murdered.
c. Women are more likely to be victims of homicide.
d. Men living in poverty are more likely to fear crime.
What percentage of women drink during pregnancy?
a. 5%
b. 15%
c. 25%
d. 35%
Loudness, or the intensity of a sound, is measured in:
a. decibels
b. hertz
c. PCB
d. CFC
What percentage of women report ever having had a urinary tract infection?
a. 20%
b. 30%
c. 40%
d. 50%
Multigenerational families, with children, parents, and grandparents, make up _____ of
households in the United States.
a. 1.2%
b. 3.7%
c. 6.4%
d. 9.7%
College women tend to ____ their weight.
a. accept
b. underestimate
c. lie about
d. overestimate
Which of the following is primarily spread by animals or insects?
a. tuberculosis
b. Lyme disease
c. AIDS
d. SARS
Having a membership to a health club is an example of which type of influencing
factor?
a. predisposing
b. enabling
c. reinforcing
d. behavioral
Exercise shoes should be replaced
a. every month
b. 300-500 hours of running
c. once they get wet
d. if they get too loose
Male condoms can reduce the risk of transmission of STIs by:
a. less than 10%
b. about 20%
c. about 30%
d. 50% or more
Which of the following is a barrier contraception?
a. IUD
b. diaphragm
c. oral contraceptive
d. NuvaRing
Tinnitus refers to:
a. ringing in the ears
b. hearing loss
c. chronic ear infections
d. a ruptured eardrum
According to the CDC, what is the leading source of sodium in the diets of Americans?
a. cheese
b. bread
c. chips
d. soup
Which of the following is true of bidis?
a. They contain twice as much tobacco as regular cigarettes.
b. The tar level in bidi smoke is five times that of regular filtered cigarettes.
c. They have one-quarter the nicotine of regular cigarettes.
d. They are much safer than regular cigarettes.
Which of the following is considered a dimension of health?
a. A sense of control over stress
b. Achieving your highest potential
c. A sense of purpose in the world
d. Social networking with friends
Which of the following is true of caffeinated energy drinks?
a. They may contain herbs that enhance the effects of caffeine.
b. They are no longer popular on campuses.
c. They really contain about the same amount of caffeine as do soft drinks.
d. They are tightly regulated by the FDA.
The ability to perform repeated muscular efforts is defined as:
a. strength
b. stamina
c. endurance
d. flexibility
After a major trauma, most people ____.
a. recover fully
b. require the assistance of psychotherapists to recover
c. will suffer from PTSD for 5″10 years
d. develop a mild form of schizophrenia
Which group is the fastest growing cohort in America?
a. 55-64 years
b. 65-74 years
c. 75-84 years
d. 85 years and over
According to the textbook, what is one common risk factor for accidents?
a. gender
b. weight
c. race
d. stress
Aerobic activity:
a. decreases oxygen consumption
b. involves weight-lifting activities
c. improves endurance
d. uses oxygen
Dara explains to her friend that she is under tremendous stress because she has been
unable to find a new job after being laid off. She vividly describes her initial sense of
terror as she realized the implications of her job loss, her long period of searching for a
new job and trying to remain optimistic, and how now, several months later, she falls
apart with the slightest stress. What stress model is Dara describing?
a. adaptive response system
b. cognitive-transactional model
c. alarm reaction
d. general adaptation syndrome
Recent research shows that when one person is obese, his or her friends are ____ more
likely to become obese as well.
a. 27%
b. 37%
c. 47%
d. 57%
Which of the following is true of predrinking?
a. Predrinking is least common among white students.
b. Predrinkers are less likely to drink to excess.
c. Predrinkers drink fewer drinks overall.
d. Predrinkers experience more negative consequences.
In which stage of syphilis do skin rashes appear all over the body?
a. primary
b. secondary
c. latent
d. tertiary
Which brain chemical is most associated with the development of anorexia nervosa?
a. endorphin
b. serotonin
c. melatonin
d. acetylcholine
Attentive eaters are more likely to:
a. increase the amount they eat by 10%
b. increase the amount they eat at a later meal by 25%
c. reduce the amount they eat at a later meal by 10%
d. reduce the amount they eat by 25%
Many Americans drink, and most:
a. become alcoholics
b. misuse alcohol
c. continue to drink their entire lives
d. do not abuse or misuse it
More than ____________________ percent of former smokers quit on their own.
According to the FITT principle, ____________________ varies with the type of
exercise and with personal goals.
The proliferation of chemicals in modern society has led to a new disease known as
____________________.
____________________ strengthens the core by developing pelvic and abdominal
control.
The deadliest form of skin cancer is malignant ____________________.
The effects of caffeine can linger for up to ____________________.
Discuss why knowing your family health history is important.
Some have proposed that people with a(n) ____________________ personality may
suppress negative emotions such as anger.
Identify three over-the-counter medications that are often misused and discuss the
effects of the misuse of each.
Helping couples identify and break free of destructive emotional cycles is known as
____________________ therapy.
Seasonale is a(n) ___________________ pill.
Identify the “Five Wishes” that help people prepare for medical crises.
____________________ is the union of the mind, body, and spirit.
To develop intimacy, couples need to invest ____________________ and
____________________ in their relationship.
To aid in proper fluid balance, the body needs to utilize ____________________.
Suppose a close friend has just experienced a severely stressful natural disaster such as
a massive tornado, hurricane, flood, or earthquake. Your friend is extremely upset and
asks for your help. Identify three methods for coping with stress and explain them to
your friend.