Basic Concepts in Public Health Exam Practice Tests
Course Introduction
This course provides an introduction to the fundamental principles and practices of public health. Students will explore key concepts including the history and scope of public health, determinants of health, disease prevention, health promotion, and the organization of health systems. The course also examines epidemiology, environmental health, and the social and behavioral factors that influence population health. Through real-world examples and case studies, students will gain an understanding of how public health professionals work to protect and improve the health of communities locally and globally.
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Connect Core Concepts in Health Big 14th Edition by Paul M. Insel
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Chapter 1: Taking Charge of Your Health
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Q1) The most constructive response to a temporary setback in the pursuit of a new behavior is
A)not tolerating temporary failure.
B)increasing rewards to make efforts more worthwhile.
C)giving up the plan because it is impossible to follow.
D)accepting the fact that problems may periodically occur.
Answer: D
Q2) Spiritual wellness is best described as having
A)a strong support network of family and friends.
B)beliefs that give meaning and purpose to life.
C)the ability to express oneself creatively.
D)the ability to share one's feelings.
Answer: B
Q3) Information from a health journal maintained while a behavior change plan is put into action should be used to do all of the following EXCEPT
A)track progress.
B)identify barriers to progress.
C)make revisions in the plan.
D)identify new behaviors to change.
Answer: D
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Chapter 2: Stress: The Constant Challenge
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Q1) Acts of violence,industrial accidents,and intrusive noises are examples of A)college stressors.
B)social stressors.
C)internal stressors.
D)environmental stressors.
Answer: D
Q2) The parasympathetic branch of the autonomic nervous system
A)is responsible for mobilizing energy sources for use in a crisis.
B)activates the endocrine system.
C)is in control when one is frightened or angry.
D)aids in digestion and promoting growth.
Answer: D
Q3) Which one of the following is a cognitive technique for stress management?
A)progressive relaxation
B)yoga
C)meditation
D)thinking constructively
Answer: D
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Chapter 3: Psychological Health
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Q1) To help reduce social anxiety,
A)realize your nervousness is not as visible as you think.
B)monitor your stress reaction to stay on top of it.
C)get out of the situation if you feel stress.
D)consider how your conversation partner evaluates your words and actions.
Answer: A
Q2) Religious belief
A)undermines problem solving.
B)is a substitute for a positive self-concept.
C)can promote psychological health for some.
D)has little bearing on mental health.
Answer: C
Q3) A thinking pattern common to demoralized individuals is an all-or-nothing view of events.
A)True
B)False
Answer: True
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Chapter 4: Intimate Relationships and Communication
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Q1) The primary problems for single-parent families headed by women are
A)social.
B)academic.
C)religious.
D)economic.
Q2) Lupe and Jason disagree about their Friday night plans.Their argument ends with Lupe yelling,"You never agree to do anything with my friends." Jason responds as he rushes off to a class,"You always overreact about everything." Provide five practical suggestions that might help Lupe and Jason resolve their conflict;you can include ideas about where,when,and how they communicate.
Q3) All of the following are drawbacks to online relationships,EXCEPT that A)people can misrepresent themselves.
B)people can communicate in a relaxed way.
C)investing emotional resources in an unrealistic romance may be painful.
D)the relationship may become dangerous.
Q4) Women are more likely to head single-parent households than are men.
A)True
B)False
Q5) Argue for or against same sex-marriages using only facts.(Do not give opinions. )
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Chapter 5: Sex and Your Body
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Q1) Male and female reactions during the sexual response cycle differ in which of the following ways?
A)Men experience a fusion of the plateau and orgasmic phases.
B)Women experience a more uniform progression through the phases.
C)Women go straight from excitement to orgasm without a plateau phase.
D)Men enter a refractory period in which they cannot be restimulated to orgasm.
Q2) Which male organ produces testosterone?
A)Cowper's gland
B)penis
C)seminal vesicles
D)testes
Q3) The release of the egg is characteristic of A)menses.
B)the progestational phase.
C)the estrogenic phase.
D)ovulation.
Q4) Most people are actually bisexual.
A)True
B)False
Q5) Name and describe the four phases of the human sexual response cycle.
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Chapter 6: Contraception
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Q1) Oral contraceptives decrease the risk of all of the following EXCEPT
A)benign breast disease.
B)painful periods.
C)ovarian,colon,and rectal cancers.
D)sexually transmitted infections.
Q2) Regarding the availability of emergency contraception,which of the following statements is accurate?
A)Emergency contraceptives are available over-the-counter for everyone,but not all pharmacies carry them.
B)All physicians will prescribe emergency contraceptives for their patients if asked.
C)Emergency contraceptives are available only by prescription and only for people over the age of 17.
D)Emergency contraceptives are available at most convenience stores.
Q3) Tubal sterilization or tubal ligation entails the severing or blocking of the A)uterus.
B)testes.
C)vas deferens.
D)oviducts.
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Chapter 7: Abortion
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Q1) Which of the following statements about public funding of abortions is TRUE?
A)Federal funds are used to pay for the abortions of any woman receiving welfare.
B)U.S.law prohibits public funds of any kind from being used to pay for abortions.
C)All states use nonfederal funds to assist poor women seeking medically necessary abortions.
D)Some states use nonfederal funds to assist poor women seeking medically necessary abortions.
Q2) What is the most common reason for getting an abortion?
A)The fetus has abnormalities.
B)The pregnancy was unintended.
C)The couple breaks up during pregnancy.
D)The chances of giving the baby up for adoption are low.
Q3) Worldwide,the legal status of abortion is the sole determinant of the availability of safe abortion services.
A)True
B)False
Q4) Briefly describe the recent legal history of abortion in the United States.
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Chapter 8: Pregnancy and Childbirth
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Q1) ____________ exercises are recommended for pregnant women to strengthen the pelvic floor muscles.
A)Kegel
B)Isotonic
C)Aerobic
D)Kinetic
Q2) Getting drunk just one time during pregnancy is enough to cause a problem in the infant's health.
A)True
B)False
Q3) Fertility drugs can help a woman ovulate.
A)True
B)False
Q4) List and discuss four factors or issues that partners should consider when deciding whether and when to become parents.
Q5) If an egg is not fertilized,it will last about
A)12 hours.
B)24 hours.
C)32 hours.
D)48 hours.
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Chapter 9: Drug Misuse and Addiction
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Q1) People are introduced to CNS depressants either through medical prescription or through drug-using peer groups.
A)True
B)False
Q2) A potent preparation made from the thick resin that exudes from marijuana leaves is known as
A)nicotine.
B)hashish.
C)heroin.
D)LSD.
Q3) Perhaps the most well-known medication for drug abuse is A)morphine.
B)codeine.
C)methadone. D)Xanax.
Q4) The cocaine "high" lasts for A)1-5 minutes.
B)2-10 minutes.
C)5-20 minutes.
D)up to 1 hour.
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Chapter 10: Alcohol Misuse and Alcoholism
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Q1) Drinking caffeinated alcoholic beverages can lower the risk of being involved in an alcohol-related traffic fatality.
A)True
B)False
Q2) Which of the following BEST describes alcohol use disorder?
A)It can occur during just one alcohol-related incident.
B)It may or may not have negative consequences for the abuser.
C)It causes the drinker to become more sociable.
D)It usually involves physical tolerance and withdrawal.
Q3) The majority of deaths due to alcohol are caused by alcohol-related accidents.
A)True
B)False
Q4) Which of the following is associated with cirrhosis?
A)destruction of digestive enzymes
B)accelerated liver function
C)increased metabolism of alcohol
D)replacement of liver cells with scar tissue
Q5) Explain how moderate drinking may decrease the risk of coronary heart disease in some individuals.
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Chapter 11: Tobacco Use
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Q1) Smoking affects hunger by
A)increasing a person's appetite.
B)depressing hunger contractions.
C)increasing the sensitivity of taste buds.
D)making chronic smokers nauseous.
Q2) Most of the symptoms of physical dependence on tobacco pass in
A)10 to 12 hours.
B)2 to 3 days.
C)3 to 4 weeks.
D)3 to 5 months.
Q3) Which of the following is an effect of nicotine?
A)blood vessel dilation
B)increased formation of urine
C)increased heart rate
D)lowered blood pressure
Q4) The primary effects of environmental tobacco smoke on children are
A)minimal and temporary.
B)related to the respiratory system.
C)related to the integumentary system.
D)dependent on the gender of the chilD.
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Chapter 12: Nutrition Basics
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Q1) Vegetarians who eat no meat,poultry,or fish,but do eat eggs and dairy products,are called A)vegans.
B)lacto-vegans.
C)lacto-ovo-vegetarians.
D)semivegetarians.
Q2) The process in which the foods you eat are broken down and absorbed is called A)respiration.
B)metabolism.
C)digestion.
D)catecation.
Q3) The refinement of whole grains transforms whole-wheat flour into A)whole-wheat flour powder. B)white flour.
C)brown sugar.
D)enriched whole-wheat flour.
Q4) Spending time in the sun facilitates vitamin D production in the body.
A)True B)False
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Chapter 13: Exercise for Health and Fitness
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Q1) All of the following are health-related components of physical fitness EXCEPT
A)cardiorespiratory endurance.
B)flexibility.
C)coordination.
D)muscular strength.
Q2) Exercise tends to result in all of the following EXCEPT
A)improved self-image.
B)improved memory.
C)decreased insulin sensitivity.
D)decreased stress.
Q3) Phil is 50 years old.What recommendation should he follow in regard to the number of repetitions in his weight training program?
A)3-5
B)10-15
C)16-19
D)20-25
Q4) Endurance exercise provides protection against the negative effects of stress.
A)True
B)False
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Chapter 14: Weight Management
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Q1) Genetic predisposition to weight gain has been identified as the main reason for the high rate of obesity in the United States.
A)True
B)False
Q2) Hormones play no significant role in the accumulation of body fat.
A)True
B)False
Q3) Dissatisfaction with body image and weight is LEAST associated with
A)a loving,accepting family.
B)perfectionist beliefs.
C)unreasonable demands for self-control.
D)excessive self-criticism.
Q4) According to federal guidelines,what should people do before trying prescription weight loss drugs?
A)get surgical treatment for obesity
B)try over-the-counter weight loss aids for at least six months
C)try lifestyle modification for at least six months
D)seek professional counseling
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Chapter 15: Cardiovascular Health
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Q1) At Betty's most recent medical checkup,her doctor found that she had high blood pressure,excessive abdominal fat,and a low HDL count.What condition might Betty be suffering from? What specific lifestyle strategies might be recommended to help her lower her risk of cardiovascular disease?
Q2) Insulin resistance is a marker for metabolic syndrome.
A)True
B)False
Q3) What type of stroke is caused by the rupture of a blood vessel on the brain's surface resulting in bleeding into the space between the brain and the skull?
A)thrombotic
B)embolic
C)subarachnoid hemorrhage
D)transient ischemic
Q4) Atherosclerosis is most closely associated with which type of stroke?
A)hemorrhagic
B)thrombotic
C)embolic
D)infarction
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Chapter 16: Cancer
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Q1) Age is the strongest predictor of risk for prostate cancer.
A)True
B)False
Q2) Which of the following criteria is NOT used to determine the stage that a particular cancer is at?
A)the number of cancer cells present
B)whether the cancer has spread to another organ
C)the organ where the cancer originated
D)whether the tumor has broken through tissue boundaries
Q3) The American Cancer Society recommends routine use of mammography to detect breast cancer for women over age
A)20.
B)30.
C)40.
D)50.
Q4) A characteristic of a skin lesion that may be a melanoma is one with a A)diameter greater than that of a pencil eraser.
B)symmetrical shape.
C)clearly defined,smooth border.
D)solid brown color.
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Chapter 17: Immunity and Infection
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Q1) To avoid this illness,Andrew should have
A)camped only in the spring.
B)boiled his water before drinking.
C)avoided contact with ticks.
D)avoided contact with fleas found on mice.
Q2) Pertussis is another name for tetanus.
A)True
B)False
Q3) Lymphocytes that can get rid of cells of the body that have been invaded by foreign organisms are called
A)killer T cells.
B)helper T cells.
C)suppressor T cells.
D)memory B cells.
Q4) List and describe the function of five of the many different types of white blood cells,proteins,and chemicals involved in the immune response to a pathogen.
Q5) Define "vaccine," and describe how immunization can help prevent infection.List at least three immunizations available in the United States.
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Chapter 18: Sexually Transmitted Infections
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Q1) Herpes is considered a serious STI for all of the following reasons EXCEPT
A)its high fatality rate.
B)its high incidence rate.
C)its serious impact on newborns.
D)the lack of a cure for the disease.
Q2) The vast majority of people with a primary infection of HIV know they are infected.
A)True
B)False
Q3) Studies have found that women who frequently used _______________ for contraception were at greater risk for HIV transmission.
A)spermicides with nonoxynol-9
B)condoms
C)a cervical cap
D)a diaphragm
Q4) Shortly after HIV infection,most,but not all of those infected,will develop
A)severe night sweats.
B)flulike symptoms.
C)Kaposi's sarcoma.
D)all of these.
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Chapter 19: Environmental Health
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Q1) An Air Quality Index reading of 105 means the air quality is considered
A)good,posing little or no risk to sensitive groups.
B)acceptable for all but the most highly sensitive groups.
C)unhealthy for sensitive groups,including older adults and children.
D)very unhealthy for all people,resulting in a public health alert.
Q2) Smog is more likely to occur during warm and sunny weather.
A)True
B)False
Q3) Which of the following statements about environmental health is FALSE?
A)It has focused on preventing infectious diseases spread by water,waste,food,rodents,and insects.
B)It encompasses all the interactions of humans and their environment and the health consequences of these actions.
C)Environmental pollutants contribute to infectious diseases but not to chronic diseases.
D)Advancements in technology have contributed to both the causes of and solutions to environmental health issues.
Q4) Kelly is concerned about protecting her town's water supply.List and describe seven recommendations related to that goal.
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Chapter 20: Conventional and Complementary Medicine
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Q1) Western medicine traditionally relies on the use of ________ to treat and cure diseases.
A)phytochemicals
B)antioxidants
C)isoflavones
D)pharmaceuticals
Q2) Which of the following statements about medical tests is TRUE?
A)They are usually requested by the patient to confirm the diagnosis.
B)They can provide information to help solve medical problems.
C)They are always 100 percent accurate in helping to diagnose a medical problem.
D)All of these statements are true.
Q3) Which of the following is NOT an example of taking a drug incorrectly?
A)stopping before the course of treatment is done
B)skipping a dose
C)replacing a brand name with generic
D)taking extra if symptoms do not improve
Q4) Symptoms are often an expression of the body's attempt to heal itself.
A)True
B)False
Q5) List and explain six guidelines for helping a person self-medicate safely.
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Chapter 21: Personal Safety
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Q1) Which of the following statements is an example of sexual harassment?
A)A boss tells an employee that she'll get a promotion if she has sex with him.
B)A floor supervisor has calendars of sexually suggestive photos posted in plain view of employees who enter his office.
C)An employee repeatedly makes unwelcome sexually vulgar remarks to another employee about that person's appearance.
D)All of these statements are examples of sexual harassment.
Q2) Define and explain the causes associated with unintentional injuries.Give three examples from each of the categories of unintentional injuries,and explain which category is responsible for the greatest number of deaths among Americans.
Q3) The primary cause of death in motorcycle crashes is A)head injuries.
B)chest injuries. C)spinal injuries.
D)blood loss.
Q4) Shelly frequently spends time using the Internet and talking with people in chat rooms.Give her five guidelines to help her stay safe while online.
Q5) List at least ten strategies for reducing the risk of motor vehicle injuries.
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Chapter 22: Aging: A Vital Process
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Q1) The physiological changes in organ systems are caused by a combination of gradual aging and disease.
A)True
B)False
Q2) Medicaid provides medical insurance to low-income people of all ages.
A)True
B)False
Q3) The first symptoms of Alzheimer's disease are
A)forgetfulness and inability to learn new information.
B)confusion about events or time and disorientation.
C)aggressive behavior and depression.
D)change in personality and hallucinations.
Q4) A good lifelong strategy for reducing the effects of osteoporosis is to avoid
A)alcohol use.
B)exercise.
C)tobacco use.
D)overexposure to the sun.
Q5) Factors that contribute to suicide are physical illness and grief.
A)True
B)False
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Chapter 23: Dying and Death
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Q1) The case of Terri Schiavo in 2003 demonstrated that indicating in writing one's own preferences for life-sustaining treatment in advance of being incapacitated by illness or injury has little value.
A)True
B)False
Q2) Hospice care is specifically intended for patients whose life expectancy is
A)2 years or less.
B)1 year or less.
C)6 months or less.
D)1 month or less.
Q3) It is mandatory that all corpses be embalmed regardless of the type of disposition to be used.
A)True
B)False
Q4) A "fighting spirit" is usually seen in terminally ill people who deny their illness.
A)True
B)False
Q5) Describe at least two tasks relating to dying and death that should be carried out in early adulthood.
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