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Test 3
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Health Care
Undergraduate 1
09/14/2011

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Promoting and acquiring optimal physical, emotional, spiritual, and social health is known as
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wellness
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Which of the following occurs during the second stage of labor?
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Delivery of baby
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Which of the following types of health care occurs when an individual seeks the services of a health care provider only during an illness?
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Episodic
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A biomedical index or pattern of behavior that can indicate a chronic disease is known as a
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risk factor
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Which of the following is a potential sign of alcohol poisoning?
Definition
Weak, rapid pulse
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Which of the following provides a feeling of satiety?
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Fats
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Which of the following stages of change requires the greatest amount of time and energy to avoid reverting to unhealthy habits?
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Action stage
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The set of psychological characteristics typical of the majority of a population at a given time is referred to as
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normality
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Which of the following is one of the leading causes of female infertility?
Definition
Tubal blockage
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Which of the following is the addictive ingredient found in cigarettes?
Definition
Nicotine
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Which of the following contains the highest percentage of saturated fats?
Definition
Coconut oil
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Which of the following sexually transmitted diseases can be cured with antibiotics?
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Gonorrhea
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The ozone layer serves to protect the earth from
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ultraviolet radiation
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High levels of mercury are found in
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fish
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Which of the following is the lowest level of Maslow's hierarchy of needs?
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Physiological needs
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Vitamins A, D, E, and K would not be absorbed by the body without
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fat
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Approximately 50% of all new AIDS cases each year are in people ages
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15-24
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What is the most common form of diabetes?
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Type 2
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Which of the following has been found to relieve premenstrual syndrome (PMS) symptoms?
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Calcium
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A mood disorder typically characterized by sadness, insomnia, and appetite loss is known as
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depression
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Which of the following pregnancy prevention methods involves avoiding intercourse during the fertile phase of a woman's menstrual cycle?
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Rhythm method
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Which of the following is the leading cause of infertility among young women?
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Pelvic inflammatory disease
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Individuals who shop or purchase items in an excessive or addictive manner display which of the following?
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Compulsive spending
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Which of the following has been associated with reduced risks of heart disease, diabetes, and high blood pressure?
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Whole grains
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Moderate drinking is defined as no more than
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one drink each day for women
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Which of the following refers to the nucleus of an egg and the nucleus of a sperm uniting?
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Fertilization
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The building blocks of proteins are known as
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amino acids
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A defense reaction that prepares the body for confrontation or avoidance is known as
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fight or flight response
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What is the recommended daily allowance (RDA) of each of the major minerals?
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250 mg
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Which of the following affects the lungs and spreads through lengthy contact with a person who has an active form of the disease?
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Tuberculosis
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Products such as paint, aerosol sprays, wood glue, and disinfectants may emit
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volatile organic compounds
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The most common food-borne pathogen that is found in undercooked poultry, eggs, and meat is known as
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salmonella
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Exercise has been found to aid in stress management because it releases
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endorphins
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A procedure that involves placing eggs and sperm into the fallopian tubes before they are fertilized is known as
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gamete intrafallopian transfer
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Which of the following is a sign of an iron deficiency?
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Anemia
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Antibiotic treatment is ineffective against
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viral infections
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The best way to destroy bacteria in meat or poultry is through
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cooking thoroughly
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Re-experiencing a trauma through flashbacks or dreams is a predominant characteristic of
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post-traumatic stress disorder
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Which phase of the menstrual cycle is characterized by the development of the endometrium in preparation for a fertilized egg?
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Progestational phase
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An alcoholic beverage that contains 50% alcohol would be described on the bottle as
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100 proof
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Which of the following is a unit of heat?
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Calorie
Term
Which of the following is the largest component of municipal solid waste based on weight?
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Paper
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Which of the following is usually associated with contaminated drinking water and fecal-contaminated food?
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Hepatitis A
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An infected person is the most contagious during the
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Clinical stage
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A legal document requiring family members and physicians to carry out an individual's wish to die naturally without receiving life sustaining treatments is known as a
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living will
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Feeling dread and embarrassment about speaking in public represents a type of
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social phobia
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Which of the following analyzes hormone levels to detect the likelihood of fetal abnormalities?
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Triple marker screen
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Failure to provide a child with necessary and sufficient clothing, shelter, food, and medical attention is known as
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child neglect
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The original focus of environmental health was to prevent
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communicable diseases
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A number of fatal degenerative central nervous system disorders, such as mad cow disease, have been linked to
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prions
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Regular exercise has been shown to lower the risk of
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diabetes
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A type of stress management that involves individuals being exposed to certain stressors under controlled conditions is known as
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stress inoculation
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Pregnancy tests can be effectively used as early as
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two weeks after fertilization
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Which of the following is the most widely used illegal drug in the United States?
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Marijuana
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Synthetic male hormones that are used to increase strength, power, and speed are known as
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anabolic steroids
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An upper chamber of the heart is known as the
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atrium
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Repeat harassment through phone calls, vandalism, letters, or watching a residence or workplace is a crime known as
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stalking
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Which of the following is a feeling of fear that is out of proportion with any actual danger?
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Anxiety
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Which of the following secretes hormones directly into the bloodstream?
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Endocrine glands
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The symptoms of weakness and fatigue associated with mononucleosis typically last for
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1-2 months
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