Foundations of Public Health Solved Exam Questions
Course Introduction
Foundations of Public Health introduces students to the core principles, concepts, and practices that shape the field of public health. The course covers the historical evolution of public health, its ethical foundations, and its interdisciplinary nature, highlighting the relationship between social, behavioral, environmental, and biological factors in the promotion of population health. Students will explore essential areas such as epidemiology, disease prevention, health policy, and health systems, while gaining insight into the roles of governmental and non-governmental organizations. By critically examining current public health issues and challenges, learners will develop the skills and perspectives necessary to understand and address health disparities and improve health outcomes at the community and global levels.
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Your Health Today Choices in a Changing Society 4th Edition by Michael Teague
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Chapter 1: Self, Family, and Community
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Q1) In which stage of change in the Transtheoretical Model does an individual intend to change a specific health behavior within the next six months?
A)preparation
B)contemplation
C)maintenance
D)precontemplation
E)action
Answer: B
Q2) In a person's complete set of DNA, one pair of genomes is labeled with an X or a Y rather than a number.Females have two X genomes; males have an X and a Y genome.
A)True
B)False
Answer: False
Q3) The dimensions of wellness include the physical, the emotional, the intellectual, the spiritual, the interpersonal or social, the environmental, and the ________.
Answer: occupational
Q4) The process of change is more like a(n) ________ than a linear progression.
Answer: spiral
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Chapter 2: Mental Health and Stress
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Q1) Jenna sometimes "shops till she drops," meaning she shops on an exhilarating high until she crashes into a major depressive episode.Jenna's behavior is most common to which disorder?
A)obsessive-compulsive
B)depressive
C)bipolar
D)anxiety
Answer: C
Q2) Which type of intelligence involves self-awareness and sensitivity to others?
A)spatial
B)general
C)emotional
D)interpersonal
Answer: C
Q3) Studies suggest that people involved in religion at the end of life tend to be less anxious about death than those who are less religiously involved.
A)True
B)False
Answer: True
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Chapter 3: Social Connections
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Q1) The percentage of Americans who marry and live together as married couples has continuously declined over the years.
A)True
B)False
Answer: True
Q2) In Sternberg's love triangle, the decision aspect of a relationship is called _______.
Answer: commitment
Q3) The decision aspect of a loving relationship
A)Intimacy
B)Passion
C)Commitment
D)Consummate love
E)Companionate love
F)Romantic love
Answer: C
Q4) Compared with friendships, partnerships are more exclusive, involve deeper levels of commitment and caring, and have a(n) ________ component.
Answer: sexual
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Chapter 4: Sleep
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Q1) Severe sleep apnea can be treated with ________ positive airway pressure, in which a small, comfortable mask is fitted over the nose to hold the air passage open, and slightly pressurized air is gently blown into the patient's nose.
Q2) Sleeping on one's back reduces the symptoms of sleep apnea.
A)True
B)False
Q3) Person rises out of an apparently deep sleep and acts as if awake
A)Insomnia
B)Sleep deprivation
C)Central sleep apnea
D)Obstructive sleep apnea
E)Nocturnal eating disorder
F)Night eating syndrome
G)Sleepwalking disorder
Q4) If a person is awakened during stage 1 of NREM sleep, he or she will often deny having been asleep.
A)True
B)False
Q5) Sleep ________ repeat themselves about every 90 to 110 minutes.
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Chapter 5: Nutrition
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Q1) Both MyPlate and the Dietary Guidelines for Americans differ significantly from current eating patterns in the United States.
A)True
B)False
Q2) The acceptable macronutrient distribution range (AMDR) for protein is _____ percent of daily energy intake.
A)1-10
B)10-35
C)45-60
D)70-80
Q3) The botanical supplements extracted from vegetables and other plant foods are called ________.
Q4) Chemicals derived from plants that may prevent degenerative diseases
A)Phytochemicals
B)Incomplete proteins
C)Trans fatty acids
D)Monounsaturated fats
E)Complementary protein
Q5) Nutrients needed in large amount in the body are called ________.
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Chapter 6: Fitness
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Q1) Participation in one sport to improve performance in another, or use of several different types of training for a specific fitness goal, is referred to as ________ training.
Q2) The American College of Sports Medicine recommends that people exercise at a THR between ______ percent and ______ percent of their maximum heart rate.
A)10; 20
B)20; 45
C)40; 55
D)55; 90
E)90; 95
Q3) Individuals with a(n) ________ body type gain muscle more easily than other body types.
A)somatotype
B)mesomorphic
C)endomorphic
D)ectomorphic
Q4) The type of stretching known as ________ stretching is an exercise that includes dynamic action.
Q5) Activity that requires any type of movement is ________ activity.
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Chapter 7: Body Weight and Body Composition
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Q1) Very-low-calorie diets are reserved only for patients with high health risks due to obesity; they involve an intake of 800 or fewer calories each day.
A)True
B)False
Q2) The ________ movement aims to decrease negative body image thoughts, while encouraging self-acceptance and healthy eating patterns.
Q3) A very-low-calorie diet (800 calories or less daily) is
A)always a hazard to health.
B)only recommended under a doctor's supervision.
C)effective only until BMR adjusts within a few days.
D)not an accepted weight-loss approach.
Q4) Body weight in relationship to height
A)Weight cycling
B)BMI
C)BMR
D)Energy balance
Q5) Chronic stress can increase the amount of fat that is deposited in the abdomen.
A)True
B)False
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Chapter 8: Body Image
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Q1) In general, men are more satisfied with their body size and appearance than women.
A)True
B)False
Q2) Unrealistic media messages about a super-sized body can lead to a condition known as ________, which involves a perception of one's muscle size that is significantly different from reality.
Q3) White males engage in more extreme weight-loss strategies and binge eating than non-White males.
A)True
B)False
Q4) A group of health care providers-including physicians, psychiatrists, psychologists, social workers, nutritionists, and nurses-who work together to ensure that all areas of an eating disorder patient's health are addressed is called a ________ team.
A)multimodality
B)multidimensional
C)multitypical
D)multifaceted
Q5) The health consequences of binge eating are primarily related to ________.
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Chapter 9: Alcohol and Tobacco
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Q1) Which of the following is true of cigar smoking?
A)Most cigar smokers inhale the smoke.
B)Cigars present a rather low cancer risk.
C)Cigars contain more nicotine than cigarettes.
D)Cigar smoke is less harmful than cigarette smoke.
Q2) Individuals who stop smoking typically lose between 7 and 10 pounds until they adjust to not having nicotine in their system.
A)True
B)False
Q3) Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) includes all of the following conditions EXCEPT
A)laryngitis.
B)emphysema.
C)asthma.
D)chronic bronchitis.
Q4) Blackouts can cause memory impairment as a result of changes in the ________, a structure of the brain.
Q5) Cigar smokers have a higher risk than cigarette smokers for ________ cancers.
Q6) The small cigarettes made from unprocessed tobacco are called ________.
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Chapter 10: Drugs
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Q1) Which type of drug can be obtained from common household products and causes widespread and long-lasting brain damage in chronic users?
A)depressants
B)inhalants
C)barbiturates
D)amphetamines
Q2) One indication of physiological dependence is ________, which is a reduced sensitivity to the effects of a drug.
Q3) Drugs that do not need a physician's prescription and can be purchased easily by consumers are often referred to by the acronym ________.
Q4) Common date rape drugs include which of the following?
A)MDMA
B)Valium
C)Rohypnol
D)opium
Q5) Illicit drug use is more prevalent in rural counties than in urbanized counties.
A)True
B)False
Q6) Generally viewed as harmful, ________ drugs are unlawful to possess or use.
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Chapter 11: Sexual Health
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Q1) The inflow of blood to tissues in erogenous areas is called ________.
Q2) The inflow of blood to tissues responding to sexual stimulation
A)Vasocongestion
B)Erogenous zones
C)Myotonia
D)Orgasm
E)Sex drive
Q3) Sexual ________ is defined as disturbances in sexual drive, performance, or satisfaction.
Q4) A person with spinal cord injury may be able to have an orgasm but is unable to experience sensuous feelings in other parts of the body.
A)True
B)False
Q5) Which of the following is NOT part of a women's external genitalia?
A)vagina
B)clitoris
C)mons pubis
D)labia majora
Q6) Compulsive use of pornographic Web sites is a significant factor in many
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Chapter 12: Reproductive Choices
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Q1) Which of the following statements regarding emergency contraceptives is FALSE?
A)Emergency contraceptives are used within 48 to 72 hours of unprotected sex.
B)Emergency contraceptives are considered abortogenic agents.
C)Emergency contraceptives reduce the chance of pregnancy by preventing ovulation and fertilization.
D)Some pharmacies distribute emergency contraceptives without a physician's order.
Q2) A(n) ________ is a small, flexible plastic rod that contains progesterone and is inserted under the skin on the inner side of the upper arm.
Q3) Infertility results 50 percent of the time from male factors and 50 percent of the time from female factors.
A)True
B)False
Q4) The intrauterine device (IUD) is a highly effective form of contraception that requires little maintenance.
A)True
B)False
Q5) The condition in which uterine tissue grows outside the uterus is called ________.
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Chapter 13: Infectious Disease
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Q1) ________ is a common bacterium in the colon (large intestine) that aids in digestion; if it enters the bladder, however, it causes infection.
Q2) Highly contagious infection of the respiratory tract
A)Pertussis
B)Diarrhea
C)Staphylococcus aureus
Q3) Phagocytes, cells involved in the innate immune system, digest damaged cells, foreign particles, and bacteria.
A)True
B)False
Q4) Allergic reactions range from nasal congestion, itchy eyes, or local skin irritation to severe ________ shock, a hypersensitivity reaction in which an antigen causes an immediate reaction that can include itching, rash, swelling, shock, and respiratory distress.
Q5) The body excretes lysozyme to decrease the chance of infection by bacteria entering through skin pores and hair follicles.
A)True
B)False
Q6) The ________ outbreak in 2003 occurred due to international travelers.
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Chapter 14: Cardiovascular Disease, Diabetes, and Chronic Lung Diseases
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Q1) Hypertension is more common among Whites than among Blacks. A)True
B)False
Q2) A blood clot that develops at a distant site and then travels to a blood vessel where it becomes lodged and blocks blood flow is called a(n) A)embolism. B)hemorrhage.
C)thrombosis. D)aneurysm.
Q3) High levels of ________ lipoproteins are clearly associated with increased risk of atherosclerosis, heart disease, and stroke.
Q4) Nearly 22 million people in the United States have asthma. A)True B)False
Q5) Symptoms of ________ diabetes include dry mouth, frequent urination, extreme thirst, rapid weight loss, fatigue, and blurred vision.
Q6) Atherosclerosis starts with damage to the inner lining and the formation of a(n) ________ in an artery
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Chapter 15: Cancer
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Q1) Which cancer is the second most common cause of cancer death in men and the most commonly diagnosed cancer in men (excluding skin cancer)?
A)lung cancer
B)prostate cancer
C)colon cancer
D)testicular cancer
Q2) Which of the following statements regarding prostate cancer is FALSE?
A)Incidence and death rates are significantly higher among Black men than White men.
B)Warning signs include difficulty with urination, blood in the urine, and pain.
C)Most warning signs occur in the early stages of cancer.
D)The greatest risk factor is older age.
Q3) The type of cancer that originates in the lymph system is leukemia.
A)True
B)False
Q4) The area where a cancer can spread that is distant from the primary site
A)Clonal growth
B)Metastasis
C)Oncogene
D)Primary site
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Chapter 16: Injury and Violence
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Q1) An accident is a chance occurrence or unpredictable mishap.Public health experts now avoid this term and instead use the term _______.
Q2) The pedestrian fatality rate for females is about twice that for males.
A)True
B)False
Q3) Incest is a form of sexual coercion.
A)True
B)False
Q4) Which of the following statements about sexual assault is FALSE?
A)Relatively few rapes are stranger rapes.
B)Only 25-50 percent of rapes are reported to police.
C)Most sexual assault victims are over the age of 21.
D)Date rape is a type of acquaintance rape.
Q5) Of women raped in the United States, about 60 percent know their assailant. A)True
B)False
Q6) Willful, malicious, and repeated following or harassing of another person is called
Q7) Air bags are an example of a(n) ________ restraint.
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Q8) An extreme form of aggressive driving is called ________ rage.
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Chapter 17: Complementary and Integrative Medicine
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Q1) There is currently no formalized training system in the United States for which of the following types of health care?
A)Ayurvedic
B)chiropractic
C)allopathic
D)naturopathic
Q2) Complications from acupuncture occur frequently.
A)True
B)False
Q3) Which of the following health practices is an example of a mind-body practice-a practice based on the premise that the mind influences the body in ways that can promote or detract from well-being?
A)hypnosis
B)homeopathic remedy
C)acupuncture
D)dietary supplement
E)herbal remedy
Q4) Dietary supplements, herbal medicines, and megavitamins are all considered to be ________ practices.
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Chapter 18: Environmental Issues
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Q1) Photochemical smog occurs mostly in cold weather and produces a low-lying layer of pollution close to the earth's surface.
A)True
B)False
Q2) Water not used by plants or carried as surface water into lakes or rivers slowly sinks into ground ________, giant underground water reservoirs.
Q3) The cutting down of trees in the past three decades is making forests a nonrenewable resource.
A)True
B)False
Q4) One of the hazardous components of air pollution is ________, particles or droplets of dust, soot, oil, metals, or other compounds suspended in the air.
Q5) Which of the following statements is NOT true about water?
A)Most surface-water reservoirs in the United States are contaminated by discharge pollutants.
B)The primary source of groundwater contamination is sewage treatment plants.
C)Groundwater supplies about half of the drinking water in the United States.
D)It is very difficult to clean up contaminated aquifers.
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