Question 1

One reason given for the low rates of infection of cholera in developed countries is

Accepted Answer

A) Health policies that mandate immunizations for school-aged children. 
B) Health policies that regulate clean water. 
C) Health policies designed to control mosquito populations. 
D) Health policies created to establish immunization programs. 
A) Health policies that mandate immunizations for school-aged children. 
B) Health policies that regulate clean water. 
C) Health policies designed to control mosquito populations. 
D) Health policies created to establish immunization programs.

Question 2

The measles are a viral infection most commonly found in children.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

The tapeworm found in the intestines of pigs is related to the H1N1 virus.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

According to the 2006 United Nations statistics on life expectancy, _____ had the highest overall longevity (life expectancy).

Accepted Answer

A) Japan 
B) Iceland 
C) Portugal 
D) Singapore 
A) Japan 
B) Iceland 
C) Portugal 
D) Singapore

Question 5

Hurricane Katrina created ideal conditions for a _____ outbreak.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Hurricane Katrina created ideal conditions for a...

Question 6

There are higher incidences of asthma in rural areas.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

_____ are a group of goals designed to address emerging health threats and chronic health issues.

Accepted Answer

A) Quality of Living Goals 
B) United Nations Objectives 
C) World Objective Goals 
D) Millennium Development Goals 
A) Quality of Living Goals 
B) United Nations Objectives 
C) World Objective Goals 
D) Millennium Development Goals

Question 8

Lamar has the most common type of diabetes in the world.Which type of diabetes does he have

Accepted Answer

A) Type 1 
B) Type 2 
C) Type 3 
D) Type 4 
A) Type 1 
B) Type 2 
C) Type 3 
D) Type 4

Question 9

Where would a medical researcher find the cestodiasis parasite

Accepted Answer

A) Female mosquitoes 
B) Male mosquitoes 
C) Cattle intestines 
D) Bird intestines 
A) Female mosquitoes 
B) Male mosquitoes 
C) Cattle intestines 
D) Bird intestines

Question 10

_____ has been successful in treating severely malnourished children.

Accepted Answer

A) The Farming Program 
B) Ready-to-use therapeutic food 
C) The "Meals Ready to Eat" program 
D) Instructions on proper eating guidelines 
A) The Farming Program 
B) Ready-to-use therapeutic food 
C) The "Meals Ready to Eat" program 
D) Instructions on proper eating guidelines

Question 11

Which of the following is NOT considered a "recurring communicable disease"

Accepted Answer

A) Varicella zoster virus 
B) Malaria 
C) Dracunculiasis 
D) Cholera 
A) Varicella zoster virus 
B) Malaria 
C) Dracunculiasis 
D) Cholera

Question 12

The World Health Organization has expressed concerns about _____ becoming a 21st century pandemic.

Accepted Answer

A) H1N1 flu 
B) Anthrax 
C) Pneumonia 
D) Mad cow disease 
A) H1N1 flu 
B) Anthrax 
C) Pneumonia 
D) Mad cow disease

Question 13

The "macroeconomic impact of ill health" refers to

Accepted Answer

A) The effects of ill health on a country's economy. 
B) The effects of ill health on an individual and his/her family. 
C) The effects large-scale health care policy development. 
D) The effects of economics on one's health. 
A) The effects of ill health on a country's economy. 
B) The effects of ill health on an individual and his/her family. 
C) The effects large-scale health care policy development. 
D) The effects of economics on one's health.

Question 14

Over 90% of deaths from malaria occur in Mexico.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

The Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies is best known for its work in the area of

Accepted Answer

A) Health education. 
B) Childhood vaccinations. 
C) Medical treatments. 
D) Disaster relief. 
A) Health education. 
B) Childhood vaccinations. 
C) Medical treatments. 
D) Disaster relief.

Question 16

Socioeconomic class and race/ethnicity are confounding factors of chronic illnesses.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Latasha's psychologist diagnosed her with depression, which is considered a(n) _____ disease.

Accepted Answer

A) Short-term 
B) Chronic 
C) Untreatable 
D) Cardiovascular 
A) Short-term 
B) Chronic 
C) Untreatable 
D) Cardiovascular

Question 18

Nate's physician has ordered a pulmonary function test, which will measure

Accepted Answer

A) How well Nate's lungs take in and expel air. 
B) Whether or not Nate has the H1N1 virus. 
C) Nate's level of physical activity. 
D) The risks of Nate developing asthma. 
A) How well Nate's lungs take in and expel air. 
B) Whether or not Nate has the H1N1 virus. 
C) Nate's level of physical activity. 
D) The risks of Nate developing asthma.

Question 19

How is "guinea worm" contracted

Accepted Answer

A) Eating raw or undercooked meat 
B) Being bitten by mosquitoes 
C) Drinking contaminated water 
D) Eating contaminated birds 
A) Eating raw or undercooked meat 
B) Being bitten by mosquitoes 
C) Drinking contaminated water 
D) Eating contaminated birds

Question 20

The most significant contributor to respiratory diseases is

Accepted Answer

A) Lack of exercise. 
B) Cigarette smoking. 
C) Alcohol consumption. 
D) Unhealthy eating. 
A) Lack of exercise. 
B) Cigarette smoking. 
C) Alcohol consumption. 
D) Unhealthy eating.

One reason given for the low rates of infection of cholera in developed countries is

The measles are a viral infection most commonly found in children.

The tapeworm found in the intestines of pigs is related to the H1N1 virus.

According to the 2006 United Nations statistics on life expectancy, _____ had the highest overall longevity (life expectancy).

Hurricane Katrina created ideal conditions for a _____ outbreak.

There are higher incidences of asthma in rural areas.

_____ are a group of goals designed to address emerging health threats and chronic health issues.

Lamar has the most common type of diabetes in the world.Which type of diabetes does he have

Where would a medical researcher find the cestodiasis parasite

_____ has been successful in treating severely malnourished children.

Which of the following is NOT considered a "recurring communicable disease"

The World Health Organization has expressed concerns about _____ becoming a 21st century pandemic.

The "macroeconomic impact of ill health" refers to

Over 90% of deaths from malaria occur in Mexico.

The Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies is best known for its work in the area of

Socioeconomic class and race/ethnicity are confounding factors of chronic illnesses.

Latasha's psychologist diagnosed her with depression, which is considered a(n) _____ disease.

Nate's physician has ordered a pulmonary function test, which will measure

How is "guinea worm" contracted

The most significant contributor to respiratory diseases is

An Interdisciplinary View of Health

Research Methods

Theories and Models of Health Behavior Change

Risky Health Behaviors

Emotional Health and Well-Being

Stress and Coping

HIV and AIDS

Cardiovascular Disease

Chronic Pain Management and Arthritis

Cancer

Health Care Systems and Health Policy: Effects on Health Outcomes

The Health Psychologists Role: Research, Application, and Advocacy

Filters

Exam 3: Global Communicable and Chronic Disease

One reason given for the low rates of infection of cholera in developed countries is

The measles are a viral infection most commonly found in children.

The tapeworm found in the intestines of pigs is related to the H1N1 virus.

According to the 2006 United Nations statistics on life expectancy, _____ had the highest overall longevity (life expectancy).

Hurricane Katrina created ideal conditions for a _____ outbreak.

There are higher incidences of asthma in rural areas.

_____ are a group of goals designed to address emerging health threats and chronic health issues.

Lamar has the most common type of diabetes in the world.Which type of diabetes does he have

Where would a medical researcher find the cestodiasis parasite

_____ has been successful in treating severely malnourished children.

Which of the following is NOT considered a "recurring communicable disease"

The World Health Organization has expressed concerns about _____ becoming a 21st century pandemic.

The "macroeconomic impact of ill health" refers to

Over 90% of deaths from malaria occur in Mexico.

The Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies is best known for its work in the area of

Socioeconomic class and race/ethnicity are confounding factors of chronic illnesses.

Latasha's psychologist diagnosed her with depression, which is considered a(n) _____ disease.

Nate's physician has ordered a pulmonary function test, which will measure

How is "guinea worm" contracted

The most significant contributor to respiratory diseases is

An Interdisciplinary View of Health

Research Methods

Theories and Models of Health Behavior Change

Risky Health Behaviors

Emotional Health and Well-Being

Stress and Coping

HIV and AIDS

Cardiovascular Disease

Chronic Pain Management and Arthritis

Cancer

Health Care Systems and Health Policy: Effects on Health Outcomes

The Health Psychologists Role: Research, Application, and Advocacy

Filters