Understanding Canadian Health Issues
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Course Introduction
Understanding Canadian Health Issues offers an in-depth exploration of the key health concerns affecting diverse populations across Canada, emphasizing the social, economic, and political factors that shape public health outcomes. Students will examine topics such as health care policy, Indigenous health, mental health, epidemiology, chronic and infectious diseases, and the impacts of lifestyle and environment on well-being. Through analysis of current issues, case studies, and public debates, the course encourages critical engagement with challenges and opportunities in Canadas health landscape, promoting a comprehensive understanding of the complexities and inequities present within the national health system.
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Health The Basics 6th Canadian Edition by
Rebecca J. Donatelle
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Chapter 1: Discovering Your Personal Rhythm for Healthy Living
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Q1) Jerome encouraged his professor to allow assignments to be typed on both sides of a page instead of just one,to save paper.Jerome's idea relates to which dimension of health?
A)social
B)environmental
C)physical
D)emotional
Answer: B
Q2) Simon is taking university courses to obtain a degree and to achieve a promotion at work.Simon is working to improve which of the seven dimensions of health?
A)educational health
B)mental health
C)environmental health
D)occupational health
Answer: D
Q3) Wellness is a static state.
A)True
B)False
Answer: False
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Chapter 2: Promoting and P Reserving Your Psychosocial Health
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Q1) Victims of panic attacks often have symptoms that mimic a(n)___________________.
A)epileptic seizure
B)depression
C)migraine headaches
D)heart attack
Answer: D
Q2) Keesha can be relied upon to be punctual and to complete all of her assigned tasks on time.Keesha is displaying _______________________.
A)resiliency
B)conscientiousness
C)maturity
D)responsibility
Answer: B
Q3) Social bonds refer to the relationships that bring positive benefits to the individual.
A)True
B)False
Answer: False
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Chapter 3: Understanding and Copy With Lifes Stressors
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Q1) Which of the following statements is true regarding "hot reactors"?
A)Hot reactors are not susceptible to stress.
B)They "roll with the punches".
C)Hassles and inconveniences are opportunities to learn lessons for them.
D)Stressful situations provoke increased levels of blood pressure.
Answer: D
Q2) Ben has recently graduated from university,and he is starting a new job at the bank.The positive stress of starting a new job is known as _________________.
A)distress
B)eustrain
C)eustress
D)reactivity
Answer: C
Q3) Type A people who also have a "toxic core" are generally _____________________.
A)angry, distrustful, and cynical
B)depressed and have low self-esteem
C)competitive, impatient, and angry
D)dysfunctional and vengeful
Answer: A
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Chapter 4: A: Focus on Spiritual Health
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Q1) A single word repeated silently or aloud,as part of meditation is a
A)mantra
B)method of counting breaths
C)symbol
D)name for God
Q2) Principles that guide the choices individuals make in their lives are __________________________.
A)rules
B)values
C)beliefs
D)traditions
Q3) A system of beliefs,practices,rituals and symbols whose purpose is to bring people closer to the sacred or transcendent is _____________________________.
A)doctrine
B)religion
C)spirituality
D)orthodosy
Q4) Compare and contrast religion and spirituality.
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Chapter 5: Engaging in Physical Activity for Health, Fitness, and Performance
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Q1) What does the acronym,RICE stand for? Describe each of the four letters of this acronym.
Q2) Briefly explain the three key components of an effective resistance exercise program.
Q3) Men are more commonly affected by runner's knee.
A)True
B)False
Q4) Gary went snowshoeing and got lost overnight.He experienced a potentially fatal condition resulting from abnormally low body core temperature.This condition is called
A)hypothermia
B)hyperthermia
C)temperature deprivation
D)thermal atrophy
Q5) When one is physically active in cool or cold weather (especially windy conditions),one's body heat loss is frequently greater than its heat production
A)True
B)False
Q6) A Soloflex machine is a type of variable resistance equipment.
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Chapter 6: Eating for Optimal Health and Performance
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Q1) Children who are deficient in vitamin D may develop a condition known as rickets.
Q2) The best method of ensuring that your body is adequately hydrated is to monitor the colour of your urine.
A)True
B)False
Q3) Bud is allergic to all types of nuts.This allergy to a whole family of foods is called
A)food immune reaction
B)allergen generalization
C)cross-reactivity
D)synergism
Q4) Miko eats a chicken breast for lunch.Where does the first major breakdown of this food take place?
A)jejunum
B)duodenum
C)ileum
D)stomach
Q5) Differentiate between food allergy and food intolerance.
Q6) Zinc is an example of a(n)trace mineral.
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Chapter 7: Managing Your Weight: Finding a Healthy Balance
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Q1) The calorie balance equation means that one burns off what one consumes and thus one's weight is maintained.
A)True
B)False
Q2) Kylie engages in recurrent binge eating,but she does not purge.A psychiatric term for her compulsive overeating behaviour is _________________.
A)intake disorder
B)binge syndrome
C)binge eating disorder
D)over-nutrition syndrome
Q3) Hypertrophy,a process in which fat cells may increase in size,can occur during childhood,adolescence or adulthood.
Q4) Black fat cells are a special type of fat cell that affects the ability to regulate fat metabolism.
A)True
B)False
Q5) About 60-70% of your daily calories are burned in the basal metabolic rate.
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Q6) Explain four negative health effects of dieting as cited in the text.
Q7) A(n)mesomorph body type is described as shorter,muscular,and athletic.
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Chapter 8: Focus on Body Image
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Q1) An individual with an eating disorder may also have _______________________.
A)other psychological disorders
B)impulsive behaviour
C)a sense of empowerment
D)high self-esteem
Q2) Compare and contrast compulsive exercise and the female athlete triad.
Q3) Explain how the media influences body image.
Q4) After drastic weight loss,an anorexic individual will ____________________.
A)feel satisfied with their body image
B)feel that they are still too fat
C)feel that they can afford to regain some of the weight
D)be cured of anorexia nervosa
Q5) All of the following are American Psychological Association criteria for bulimia nervosa EXCEPT _____________________.
A)recurrent episodes of binge eating
B)recurrent inappropriate compensatory behaviour
C)body weight and shape unduly influence self-evaluation
D)an imbalance of neurotransmitters
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Chapter 9: Committing to Relationships and Sexual Health
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Q1) An example of "proximity" in relationships is _____________________.
A)seeing someone in class everyday
B)seeking a long-distance relationship
C)dating someone while on vacation in the Bahamas
D)sitting next to an acquaintance at the movies
Q2) Sexual identity begins at birth.
A)True
B)False
Q3) The goal of autoerotic behaviour is ____________.
A)sexual experience with many partners
B)to climax through intercourse
C)sexual self-stimulation
D)erotic touching with a partner
Q4) Wyatt tends to select his mates on the basis that most men do.What two things does he look for in a mate?
A)financially dependent and physically attractive
B)dependability and youth
C)youth and financial independence
D)youth and physical attractiveness
Q5) Monogamy is exclusive sexual involvement with one partner.
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Chapter 10: Considering Your Reproductive Choices
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Q1) Luba's baby has suffered the teratogenic effect of sulfa drugs because her mother required them during pregnancy.Which of the following conditions is a result of the consumption of sulfa drugs?
A)facial abnormalities
B)tooth discolouration
C)deafness
D)possible congenital abnormalities
Q2) Miko is at risk of having a baby with Down Syndrome.What is the name of the procedure that involves snipping a sample of fetal sac tissue that will be done during the 10-12th week of her pregnancy?
A)amniocentesis
B)chorionic villus sampling
C)fetoscopy
D)sonography
Q3) Tom uses the only temporary method of birth control for men.What is it?
A)spermicide
B)vasectomy
C)condom
D)diaphragm
Q4) The surgical removal of the uterus is called hysterectomy.
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Chapter 11: A: Focus on Sexually Transmitted Infections Stis
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Q1) Protecting against STIs involves a mental aspect in which both partners
A)plan and discuss the past and future
B)merge their bank accounts
C)decide individually that having unprotected sex is worth the risk
D)buy condoms
Q2) Outline which sexual behaviours are high-risk,moderate-risk,low-risk and no-risk.
Q3) Blood in the semen,discharge from the urethra and discomfort in the lower abdomen or pelvis are symptoms of ______________.
A)epididymitis
B)pelvic inflammatory disease
C)undescended testicles
D)chlamydia
Q4) The only way to contract an STI is through ________________.
A)physical contact
B)genital contact
C)fluid contact
D)penetration
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Chapter 12: Recognizing Use, Misuse, Abuse, and Addiction to Drugs and
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Q1) Why is frequent use of laxative and diuretics to aid weight reduction dangerous?
Q2) Define the word,"addiction".Sometimes addiction is also referred to as "dependency syndrome".A person with a dependency syndrome will generally exhibit certain behaviour patterns.List the nine behaviour patterns mentioned in the text.
Q3) Jordy has experienced elevated blood pressure and violent behaviours as a result of which of the following types of prescription drugs?
A)amphetamines
B)barbiturates
C)antibiotics
D)sedatives
Q4) Long-term use of antibiotics can cause secondary infections.
A)True
B)False
Q5) Which of the following is an example of potentiation?
A)taking twice the dose of an antihistamine
B)taking Valium without food
C)taking antihistamines with a glass of wine
D)taking antacids on a full stomach
Q6) Describe why a behaviour can become addictive.
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Chapter 13: Using Alcohol, Tobacco, and Caffeine
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Q1) Aretha and Earl both drink the same amount of alcohol.Approximately how much higher will Aretha's BAC be than Earl's?
A)10%
B)20%
C)30%
D)40%
Q2) Lita says she smokes because she is trying to lose weight.Why is nicotine an appetite suppressant?
A)Nicotine takes the place of hunger receptor sites in the brain.
B)Nicotine suppresses the hypothalamus which houses the hunger centre.
C)Nicotine decreases the stomach contractions that signal hunger.
D)Nicotine decreases the craving for fatty foods.
Q3) Jodie is stressed about an upcoming exam and Pearl is very calm and relaxed.If they both drink the same amount of alcohol,who will absorb the alcohol quicker?
A)Jodie
B)Pearl
C)Both will have the same rate of absorption
D)Not enough information is given
Q4) Ethyl alcohol is produced by a process called fermentation.
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Chapter 14: Understanding Illicit Drugs
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Q1) The worst symptoms of heroin withdrawal occur between 4-6 hours after the last dose.
A)True
B)False
Q2) Amphetamine prescriptions are more popular today than in the past.
A)True
B)False
Q3) Sasha uses the form of marijuana that may contain 70% THC.What form is it?
A)leaves
B)hashish
C)hash oil
D)joints
Q4) InSite seeks to ______________ by providing drug users with syringes,filters,water and access to health care workers.
A)force people into rehab
B)enable drug use
C)increase incidence of HIV/AIDS
D)reduce harm
Q5) The sticky,thick resin of the cannabis plant is called hashish.
Q6) Steroids shut down a male's production of the hormone testosterone.
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Chapter 15: A: Focus on Improving Your Sleep
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Q1) When you feel groggy and disoriented after a long nap,you are experiencing
A)sleep apnea
B)narcolepsy
C)insomnia
D)sleep inertia
Q2) What role does exposure to sunlight during the day play in improving sleep?
A)It prevents depression.
B)It helps a person absorb vitamins.
C)It helps to regulate the circadian rhythm.
D)It discourages napping during the day.
Q3) After working on a class project all week and only sleeping about four hours per night,Courtney is _____________________.
A)compromising her immunity
B)improving her productivity
C)getting an adequate amount of sleep for the needs of her body
D)increasing her ability to handle sleep deprivation
Q4) Tracy pulls "all-nighters" during finals week.Explain why this could negatively impact her grades.
Q5) Explain the four stages of NREM sleep.
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Chapter 16: Reducing Risk for Cardiovascular Diseases and Cancer
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Q1) Suzanne has been married 3 times and has just been diagnosed with cervical cancer.Which of the following is a risk factor for cervical cancer?
A)late menarche
B)multiple sex partners
C)not having children
D)taking oral contraceptives
Q2) Under normal circumstances,the human body contains approximately 6 litres of blood.
Q3) Woody has recently had angioplasty surgery.What are the chances that his newly treated arteries will become blocked again within six months?
A)10%
B)20%
C)30%
D)40%
Q4) Marie was diagnosed with a highly curable form of skin cancer.What is it called?
A)malignant melanoma
B)malignant carcinoma
C)squamous skin cell cancer
D)nuclei cancer
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Chapter 17: Controlling Risk for Infectious and
Non-Infectious Conditions
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Q1) Chlamydia has been the most prevalent STI in Canada.
A)True
B)False
Q2) Derrick is 13 years old and contracts the mumps.What is the greatest potential danger associated with his disease?
A)permanently swollen glands
B)sterility
C)blindness
D)tactile desensitization
Q3) William's grandfather has to carry a tank of oxygen where ever he goes due to his permanent inability to exhale normally.What disease does his grandfather have?
A)chronic bronchitis
B)asthma
C)emphysema
D)chronic allergic reaction
Q4) What is Carpal tunnel syndrome? What measures can a person take to help alleviate suffering from this disorder?
Q5) Endometriosis is characterized by abnormal growth of uterine tissue outside of the uterus.
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Chapter 18: A: Focus on Diabetes
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Q1) Randy is an overweight 22-year-old whose doctor is concerned about his risk of diabetes.The doctor ordered a test that requires Randy to drink a concentrated glucose solution and then have blood drawn two hours later.The test Randy will undergo is the
A)Glucose meter test
B)Hemoglobin A1C test
C)Oral glucose tolerance test
D)Fasting plasma glucose test
Q2) Uncontrolled diabetes can cause all of the following except _____________.
A)coma
B)heart disease
C)kidney disease
D)pancreatic cancer
Q3) Kara was tested for diabetes.Her fasting plasma glucose test showed a level of 120 mg/dL.This indicates that ___________.
A)Kara has diabetes
B)Kara has pre-diabetes
C)Kara has normal blood glucose levels
D)Kara's test results must be confirmed with an oral glucose tolerance test
Q4) What steps can an individual take to lower their risk of diabetes?
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Chapter 19: Choosing Healthy Living for the Environment
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Q1) How does the quality of the environment affect food quality?
Q2) Isabel is always sure to check if the air freshener she buys does not contain ________,a carcinogen.
A)benzopyrene
B)dichlorobenzene
C)hydropyrene
D)hydrochlorazine
Q3) The specific chemicals responsible for the rapid depletion of the ozone layer are called chlorofluorocarbons.
Q4) Gwen is six months pregnant.Which of the most widespread air pollutants can threaten the growth and mental development of the fetus?
A)sulphur dioxide
B)carbon monoxide
C)ozone
D)hydrogen chloride
Q5) What is ozone? Explain how it can be both beneficial and harmful to humans and the environment.
Q6) An ailment in which the skin develops hard,black,painful pimples that may never go away chloracne.
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Chapter 20: Preventing Violence, Abuse, and Injury
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Q1) The "boys will be boys" assumption in our society is that _____________.
A)Aggression is a male tendency.
B)Men can't control themselves once they are sexually aroused.
C)Women dress to provoke a sexual response.
D)Rape should go unreported.
Q2) Libby is abused by her husband.The best predictor of this type of abusive behaviour is ________.
A)previous history of violence
B)marital dissatisfaction
C)alcohol use
D)abuse against children
Q3) Which of the following statements best describes the social assumption toward sexual assault known as "blaming the victim"?
A)"The way she dressed was an indication that she wanted it."
B)"Once a man starts, he can't stop."
C)"Rape problems should be resolved by the two people involved."
D)"I have a great joke.There once was a woman who was raped....."
Q4) It is most common in instances of elder abuse that the abuser be a spouse.
A)True
B)False
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Chapter 21: Becoming a Wise Consumer of Health Services
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Q1) A type of treatment that does not involve an overnight stay in a hospital is referred to as outpatient or ambulatory care.
Q2) Which of the following statements is true regarding Canada's health care system?
A)Physicians and provincial governments always agree on the allocation of finances.
B)The provinces must adhere to federal guidelines when it comes to healthcare funding.
C)Health research funding is provided by provincial monies.
D)Canadian health care services are provided on the basis of income, not need.
Q3) Access to health care in Canada is determined by numerous factors.Which of the following is of particular concern to rural areas of the country?
A)fraud related to the health car of rural residents
B)lack of smoking cessation programs
C)constant shortage of physicians
D)rural residents have no health care concerns
Q4) Acupressure and acupuncture are synonymous.
A)True
B)False
Q5) The dominant model of medicine in Canada is fee-for-service.
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Chapter 22: Preparing for Aging, Dying, and Death
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Q1) Katie's grandfather is no longer able to drive since his optometrist informed him that he has an eye disease that breaks down a part of the retina responsible for sharp,direct vision.What is this disease called?
A)macular degeneration
B)cataracts
C)macular cancer
D)glaucoma
Q2) Willie has trouble remembering details from recent occurrences.This is due to a change in ________.
A)long-term memory
B)medium-term memory
C)temporary memory
D)short-term memory
Q3) As we age,lines develop on the forehead and these lines,also called,"crow's feet",become more pronounced.
Q4) What is death? Define death,and explain the six classifications of the various stages of biological death.
Q5) Apparent in many elderly people,bereavement overload is the cumulative effect of sorrow from multiple losses.
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Chapter 23: Focus on Financial Health
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Q1) ____________________ can lead to extensive stress in students that can negatively affect their physical and mental health.
A)Financial debt
B)Poor grades
C)Interpersonal issues
D)Parental expectations
Q2) Final exams are over and Alex is looking for a summer job to help him pay for school next year.However,since the economic downturn,he is finding it hard to find a job because _________.
A)he is looking for a relatively high-paying job
B)he is competing with a lot of other people who have lost their jobs
C)he is too qualified to do manual labour
D)he can't fit work into his busy social calendar.
Q3) If you owe money,it is important to _______________ to avoid extra charges.
A)make your payments on time
B)avoid obtaining another credit card
C)make your minimum payment
D)obtain a loan to pay off debts
Q4) Explain how some mental illnesses,such as being manic,can lead to loss of financial health.
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