Exam 26: Behavioral, Social, and Environmental Factors Contributing to Disease and Dysfunction

A client is scheduled to begin physical therapy at an outpatient clinic.The PTA performs a chart review and finds that the patient has a body mass index (BMI)of 21.3.What should the PTA expect from this information only?

What is the life expectancy at birth for a woman?

Which of the following would be a factor that may contribute to health disparity among races?

What group will have the largest population increase over the next decade?

What was the leading cause of death in the United States in the year 2000?

Which of the following is not a response to stress by the body?

Which field of medicine deals with disease caused by contaminants?

Physical activity has been shown to decrease the risk of which type of cancer for men and women by 30% to 40%?

What hormone is released in women as a part of stress response that buffers the "fight-or-flight" response?

In order for a man to be considered a "baby boomer" when would he need to have been born?

Which model of health focuses on the disease process?

What has the most adverse influence on health?

Which of the following is a complication not associated with obesity?

Which of the following is true regarding the differences between men and women?

Which metabolic equivalent (MET)is associated with the slowest walking speed?

There is evidence that physical activity will have several effects on the body.Which of the following is not an effect of physical activity on the body?

Which of the following is considered a damage-based theory of aging?

Which of the following groups of people will most likely present with head,neck,and facial injuries after an episode of domestic violence?

Of the choices given,what is the correct frequency of aerobic exercise for an obese person to produce significant weight loss?

Which of the following is a true statement regarding race and health care?