Question 1

The use of antibiotic soap has resulted in the emergence of antibiotic-resistant bacteria.​

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

According to the World Health Organization's analysis of the world's health systems, the United States ranked first in

Accepted Answer

A) the proportion of its gross national product spent on health care. 
B) health care performance. 
C) patient safety. 
D) efficiency in health care. 
A) the proportion of its gross national product spent on health care. 
B) health care performance. 
C) patient safety. 
D) efficiency in health care.

Question 3

Which of the following is NOT one of the strategies cited in the textbook as a way to fight the growing problem of obesity?​

Accepted Answer

A) ​local and state antiobesity policies 
B) ​workplace wellness programs 
C) ​sanctions, such as fines, for parents 
D) ​school nutrition and physical activity programs 
A) ​local and state antiobesity policies 
B) ​workplace wellness programs 
C) ​sanctions, such as fines, for parents 
D) ​school nutrition and physical activity programs

Question 4

Research on the relationship between education and health shows that, on average, compared with individuals with higher levels of education, individuals with lower levels of education

Accepted Answer

A) have less knowledge regarding health risks. 
B) care less about their health. 
C) focus more on mental health than physical health. 
D) focus more on preventive care than treatment for illnesses. 
A) have less knowledge regarding health risks. 
B) care less about their health. 
C) focus more on mental health than physical health. 
D) focus more on preventive care than treatment for illnesses.

Question 5

Describe the Affordable Care Act, including the specific provisions of the act.

Accepted Answer

The Affordable Care Act (ACA), also know

Question 6

In developing countries, the leading cause of death of women ages 15 to 49 is

Accepted Answer

A) complications of pregnancy, childbirth, and unsafe abortion. 
B) respiratory and heart diseases. 
C) degenerative diseases, such as multiple sclerosis. 
D) cancer. 
A) complications of pregnancy, childbirth, and unsafe abortion. 
B) respiratory and heart diseases. 
C) degenerative diseases, such as multiple sclerosis. 
D) cancer.

Question 7

While Hispanics share many of the risk factors that contribute to poorer health among blacks, they enjoy relatively good health.​

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Which of the following groups has the lowest life expectancy in the U.S.?

Accepted Answer

A) white men 
B) white women 
C) black men 
D) black women 
A) white men 
B) white women 
C) black men 
D) black women

Question 9

When poor populations become wealthier their rate of obesity increases.​

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

High maternal mortality rates in less developed countries result mostly from

Accepted Answer

A) high levels of intravenous drug use. 
B) high rates of HIV/AIDS. 
C) lack of access to quality health care, sanitation and nutrition. 
D) high levels of obesity. 
A) high levels of intravenous drug use. 
B) high rates of HIV/AIDS. 
C) lack of access to quality health care, sanitation and nutrition. 
D) high levels of obesity.

Question 11

The infant-mortality rate refers to the number of deaths of live-born infants under _________ of age per 1,000 live births in a given year.

Accepted Answer

A) 3 months 
B) 6 months 
C) 1 year 
D) 2 years 
A) 3 months 
B) 6 months 
C) 1 year 
D) 2 years

Question 12

If someone is suffering from major depression, where are they most likely to look for help?​

Accepted Answer

A) ​a family doctor or general practitioner 
B) ​a psychiatrist 
C) ​a psychologist 
D) ​a licensed social worker 
A) ​a family doctor or general practitioner 
B) ​a psychiatrist 
C) ​a psychologist 
D) ​a licensed social worker

Question 13

Which of the industrialized nations spends the most per person on healthcare?

Accepted Answer

A) Canada 
B) Great Britain 
C) United States 
D) Sweden 
A) Canada 
B) Great Britain 
C) United States 
D) Sweden

Question 14

Discuss the social factors that help explain why America's race and ethnic minorities have poorer health than American non-Hispanic whites?

Accepted Answer

There are several social factors that co

Question 15

The pharmaceutical industry is among the most profitable industries in the United States.​

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Steve Jobs reportedly traveled to Switzerland for special cancer treatment.This is an example of

Accepted Answer

A) globesity. 
B) secularization. 
C) medicalization. 
D) medical tourism. 
A) globesity. 
B) secularization. 
C) medicalization. 
D) medical tourism.

Question 17

Today, the leading cause of death worldwide is

Accepted Answer

A) infectious and parasitic diseases. 
B) cardiovascular disease. 
C) cancer. 
D) homicide. 
A) infectious and parasitic diseases. 
B) cardiovascular disease. 
C) cancer. 
D) homicide.

Question 18

Amelia is sixty-eight years old and has been retired for three years.Which of the following programs is most likely to pay for her health care needs?​

Accepted Answer

A) ​SCHIP 
B) ​Medicare 
C) ​Medicaid 
D) ​CHAMPUS 
A) ​SCHIP 
B) ​Medicare 
C) ​Medicaid 
D) ​CHAMPUS

Question 19

Selective primary health care focuses on interventions that target specific health problems.​

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Conflict theorists interested in health emphasize

Accepted Answer

A) the relationships between corporate profit and the health of workers and consumers. 
B) the development of the "sick role." 
C) the quality of doctor training. 
D) the effectiveness of drugs. 
A) the relationships between corporate profit and the health of workers and consumers. 
B) the development of the "sick role." 
C) the quality of doctor training. 
D) the effectiveness of drugs.

The use of antibiotic soap has resulted in the emergence of antibiotic-resistant bacteria.

According to the World Health Organization's analysis of the world's health systems, the United States ranked first in

Which of the following is NOT one of the strategies cited in the textbook as a way to fight the growing problem of obesity?

Research on the relationship between education and health shows that, on average, compared with individuals with higher levels of education, individuals with lower levels of education

Describe the Affordable Care Act, including the specific provisions of the act.

In developing countries, the leading cause of death of women ages 15 to 49 is

While Hispanics share many of the risk factors that contribute to poorer health among blacks, they enjoy relatively good health.

Which of the following groups has the lowest life expectancy in the U.S.?

When poor populations become wealthier their rate of obesity increases.

High maternal mortality rates in less developed countries result mostly from

The infant-mortality rate refers to the number of deaths of live-born infants under _________ of age per 1,000 live births in a given year.

If someone is suffering from major depression, where are they most likely to look for help?

Which of the industrialized nations spends the most per person on healthcare?

Discuss the social factors that help explain why America's race and ethnic minorities have poorer health than American non-Hispanic whites?

The pharmaceutical industry is among the most profitable industries in the United States.

Steve Jobs reportedly traveled to Switzerland for special cancer treatment.This is an example of

Today, the leading cause of death worldwide is

Amelia is sixty-eight years old and has been retired for three years.Which of the following programs is most likely to pay for her health care needs?

Selective primary health care focuses on interventions that target specific health problems.

Conflict theorists interested in health emphasize

Thinking About Social Problems

Alcohol and Other Drugs

Crime and Social Control

Family Problems

Economic Inequality, Wealth, and Poverty

Work and Unemployment

Problems in Education

Race, Ethnicity, and Immigration

Gender Inequality

Sexual Orientation and the Struggle for Equality

Population Growth and Aging

Environmental Problems

Science and Technology

Conflict, War, and Terrorism

Filters

Exam 2: Physical and Mental Health and Health Care

The use of antibiotic soap has resulted in the emergence of antibiotic-resistant bacteria.​

According to the World Health Organization's analysis of the world's health systems, the United States ranked first in

Which of the following is NOT one of the strategies cited in the textbook as a way to fight the growing problem of obesity?​

Research on the relationship between education and health shows that, on average, compared with individuals with higher levels of education, individuals with lower levels of education

Describe the Affordable Care Act, including the specific provisions of the act.

In developing countries, the leading cause of death of women ages 15 to 49 is

While Hispanics share many of the risk factors that contribute to poorer health among blacks, they enjoy relatively good health.​

Which of the following groups has the lowest life expectancy in the U.S.?

When poor populations become wealthier their rate of obesity increases.​

High maternal mortality rates in less developed countries result mostly from

The infant-mortality rate refers to the number of deaths of live-born infants under _________ of age per 1,000 live births in a given year.

If someone is suffering from major depression, where are they most likely to look for help?​

Which of the industrialized nations spends the most per person on healthcare?

Discuss the social factors that help explain why America's race and ethnic minorities have poorer health than American non-Hispanic whites?

The pharmaceutical industry is among the most profitable industries in the United States.​

Steve Jobs reportedly traveled to Switzerland for special cancer treatment.This is an example of

Today, the leading cause of death worldwide is

Amelia is sixty-eight years old and has been retired for three years.Which of the following programs is most likely to pay for her health care needs?​

Selective primary health care focuses on interventions that target specific health problems.​

Conflict theorists interested in health emphasize

Thinking About Social Problems

Alcohol and Other Drugs

Crime and Social Control

Family Problems

Economic Inequality, Wealth, and Poverty

Work and Unemployment

Problems in Education

Race, Ethnicity, and Immigration

Gender Inequality

Sexual Orientation and the Struggle for Equality

Population Growth and Aging

Environmental Problems

Science and Technology

Conflict, War, and Terrorism

Filters

The use of antibiotic soap has resulted in the emergence of antibiotic-resistant bacteria.

Which of the following is NOT one of the strategies cited in the textbook as a way to fight the growing problem of obesity?

While Hispanics share many of the risk factors that contribute to poorer health among blacks, they enjoy relatively good health.

When poor populations become wealthier their rate of obesity increases.

If someone is suffering from major depression, where are they most likely to look for help?

The pharmaceutical industry is among the most profitable industries in the United States.

Amelia is sixty-eight years old and has been retired for three years.Which of the following programs is most likely to pay for her health care needs?

Selective primary health care focuses on interventions that target specific health problems.