Question 1

Evidence-based medicine improves and evaluates patient care by ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  combining the best research evidence with the patient's personal values​ 
B)  ​focusing on limited treatment protocols 
C)  ​carefully sidestepping the patient's personal values 
D)  ​disregarding recent research as too risky 
E)  ​combining the best research evidence with the physician's clinical preferences 
A)  combining the best research evidence with the patient's personal values​ 
B)  ​focusing on limited treatment protocols 
C)  ​carefully sidestepping the patient's personal values 
D)  ​disregarding recent research as too risky 
E)  ​combining the best research evidence with the physician's clinical preferences A

Question 2

____________________ medicine combines traditional medicine with alternative/complementary therapies.

Accepted Answer

Integrative

Question 3

What are three potential benefits of using digital devices to monitor your health?

Accepted Answer

​Advocates cite many potential benefits for patients,including the following:Reminders to take medication at the prescribed timesInstruction in correct use of devices such as asthma inhalersMonitoring of blood pressure or blood sugarMore effective support for selecting healthful foods and losing weightMotivation,through apps or trackers like Fitbit and Jawbone,to be more physically active

Question 4

Discuss the impact that the Affordable Care Act has had on access to medical care.

Accepted Answer

Since the ACA's enactment,Americans have

Question 5

What level of medical care is typically provided by a physician in an office,an emergency room,or a clinic?

Accepted Answer

A)  ​secondary care 
B)  ​holistic care 
C)  ​primary care 
D)  ​tertiary care 
E)  ​home health care 
A)  ​secondary care 
B)  ​holistic care 
C)  ​primary care 
D)  ​tertiary care 
E)  ​home health care

Question 6

A nurse has just checked Tammie's height,weight,blood pressure,and pulse.What should Tammie do next?

Accepted Answer

A)  ​Ask when she can see the doctor. 
B)  ​Stand up slowly. 
C)  ​Ask for the readings. 
D)  ​Stay seated for 10 seconds. 
E)  ​Ask the nurse to check them again. 
A)  ​Ask when she can see the doctor. 
B)  ​Stand up slowly. 
C)  ​Ask for the readings. 
D)  ​Stay seated for 10 seconds. 
E)  ​Ask the nurse to check them again.

Question 7

Typically,a doctor will begin a physical exam by listening to a patient's heart and lungs.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Rachel is undergoing kidney dialysis.What level of care is this?

Accepted Answer

A)  ​primary 
B)  ​secondary 
C)  ​tertiary 
D)  ​critical 
E)  ​post-op 
A)  ​primary 
B)  ​secondary 
C)  ​tertiary 
D)  ​critical 
E)  ​post-op

Question 9

Jennifer must agree to the oral surgery that her dentist is recommending.This is her right to _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  ​self-care 
B)  ​elective treatment 
C)  ​privileged access 
D)  ​evidence-based medicine 
E)  ​informed consent 
A)  ​self-care 
B)  ​elective treatment 
C)  ​privileged access 
D)  ​evidence-based medicine 
E)  ​informed consent

Question 10

What is the telltale sign of periodontal disease?

Accepted Answer

A)  ​crooked teeth 
B)  ​a cavity 
C)  ​plaque 
D)  ​tar 
E)  ​bleeding gums 
A)  ​crooked teeth 
B)  ​a cavity 
C)  ​plaque 
D)  ​tar 
E)  ​bleeding gums

Question 11

Match the treatment or treatment method with the appropriate component(s).
-botanical medicine

Accepted Answer

A) acupuncture 
B) homeopathy 
C) herbal medicine 
D) integrative medicine 
E) mind-body medicine
F)naturopathy
G)chiropractic
H)energy therapies
I)body-based methods
J)Ayurveda 
A) acupuncture 
B) homeopathy 
C) herbal medicine 
D) integrative medicine 
E) mind-body medicine
F)naturopathy
G)chiropractic
H)energy therapies
I)body-based methods
J)Ayurveda

Question 12

What cosmetic procedure involves the removal of fatty tissue with a vacuum device?

Accepted Answer

A)  ​LASIK 
B)  ​liposuction 
C)  ​buttock augmentation 
D)  ​henna tattoo 
E)  ​chemical peel 
A)  ​LASIK 
B)  ​liposuction 
C)  ​buttock augmentation 
D)  ​henna tattoo 
E)  ​chemical peel

Question 13

Match the treatment or treatment method with the appropriate component(s).
-includes biofeedback

Accepted Answer

A) acupuncture 
B) homeopathy 
C) herbal medicine 
D) integrative medicine 
E) mind-body medicine
F)naturopathy
G)chiropractic
H)energy therapies
I)body-based methods
J)Ayurveda 
A) acupuncture 
B) homeopathy 
C) herbal medicine 
D) integrative medicine 
E) mind-body medicine
F)naturopathy
G)chiropractic
H)energy therapies
I)body-based methods
J)Ayurveda

Question 14

What alternative medical treatment is rooted in India and involves meditation,exercise,herbal medications,and nutrition?

Accepted Answer

A)  ​biofeedback 
B)  ​homeopathy 
C)  ​Ayurveda 
D)  ​acupuncture 
E)  ​naturopathy 
A)  ​biofeedback 
B)  ​homeopathy 
C)  ​Ayurveda 
D)  ​acupuncture 
E)  ​naturopathy

Question 15

At one time,a(n)____ was the only self-testing equipment found in most American homes.

Accepted Answer

A)  ​thermostat 
B)  ​eye dropper 
C)  ​pill dispenser 
D)  ​water bottle 
E)  ​thermometer 
A)  ​thermostat 
B)  ​eye dropper 
C)  ​pill dispenser 
D)  ​water bottle 
E)  ​thermometer

Question 16

Match the treatment or treatment method with the appropriate component(s).
-conventional-alternative mix

Accepted Answer

A) acupuncture 
B) homeopathy 
C) herbal medicine 
D) integrative medicine 
E) mind-body medicine
F)naturopathy
G)chiropractic
H)energy therapies
I)body-based methods
J)Ayurveda 
A) acupuncture 
B) homeopathy 
C) herbal medicine 
D) integrative medicine 
E) mind-body medicine
F)naturopathy
G)chiropractic
H)energy therapies
I)body-based methods
J)Ayurveda

Question 17

More than one-third of Americans turn to the Internet to diagnose health problems.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

You have the right to see your medical records whenever you choose and to limit who else can see them.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

____________________ are measurements of physiological functioning-specifically temperature,blood pressure,pulse rate,and respiration rate.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ____________________ are measurements of physiological functioning-specifically temperature,blood...

Question 20

A profile of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM)users indicates that ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  ​men use CAM more often than women 
B)  ​white adults use CAM more often than Hispanic or black men and women 
C)  ​older Americans are more likely to use CAM than adults ages 18 to 44 
D)  ​black adults use CAM more often than Hispanic or white men and women 
E)  ​adults with a college degree are less likely to use CAM than those with less education 
A)  ​men use CAM more often than women 
B)  ​white adults use CAM more often than Hispanic or black men and women 
C)  ​older Americans are more likely to use CAM than adults ages 18 to 44 
D)  ​black adults use CAM more often than Hispanic or white men and women 
E)  ​adults with a college degree are less likely to use CAM than those with less education

Evidence-based medicine improves and evaluates patient care by ____.

____________________ medicine combines traditional medicine with alternative/complementary therapies.

What are three potential benefits of using digital devices to monitor your health?

Discuss the impact that the Affordable Care Act has had on access to medical care.

What level of medical care is typically provided by a physician in an office,an emergency room,or a clinic?

A nurse has just checked Tammie's height,weight,blood pressure,and pulse.What should Tammie do next?

Typically,a doctor will begin a physical exam by listening to a patient's heart and lungs.

Rachel is undergoing kidney dialysis.What level of care is this?

Jennifer must agree to the oral surgery that her dentist is recommending.This is her right to _____.

What is the telltale sign of periodontal disease?

Match the treatment or treatment method with the appropriate component(s). -botanical medicine

What cosmetic procedure involves the removal of fatty tissue with a vacuum device?

Match the treatment or treatment method with the appropriate component(s). -includes biofeedback

What alternative medical treatment is rooted in India and involves meditation,exercise,herbal medications,and nutrition?

At one time,a(n)____ was the only self-testing equipment found in most American homes.

Match the treatment or treatment method with the appropriate component(s). -conventional-alternative mix

More than one-third of Americans turn to the Internet to diagnose health problems.

You have the right to see your medical records whenever you choose and to limit who else can see them.

____________________ are measurements of physiological functioning-specifically temperature,blood pressure,pulse rate,and respiration rate.

A profile of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM)users indicates that ____.

The Power of Now

Your Psychological and Spiritual Well Being

Caring for Your Mind

Personal Stress Management

Your Social Health

Personal Nutrition

Managing Your Weight

The Joy of Fitness

Sexual Health

Reproductive Choices

Lowering Your Risk of Sexually Transmitted Infections

Addictions

Alcohol

Tobacco

Major Diseases

Infectious Illnesses

Personal Safety

A Healthier Environment

A Lifetime of Health

Filters

Exam 17: Consumer Health

Evidence-based medicine improves and evaluates patient care by ____.

____________________ medicine combines traditional medicine with alternative/complementary therapies.

What are three potential benefits of using digital devices to monitor your health?

Discuss the impact that the Affordable Care Act has had on access to medical care.

What level of medical care is typically provided by a physician in an office,an emergency room,or a clinic?

A nurse has just checked Tammie's height,weight,blood pressure,and pulse.What should Tammie do next?

Typically,a doctor will begin a physical exam by listening to a patient's heart and lungs.

Rachel is undergoing kidney dialysis.What level of care is this?

Jennifer must agree to the oral surgery that her dentist is recommending.This is her right to _____.

What is the telltale sign of periodontal disease?

Match the treatment or treatment method with the appropriate component(s). -botanical medicine

What cosmetic procedure involves the removal of fatty tissue with a vacuum device?

Match the treatment or treatment method with the appropriate component(s). -includes biofeedback

What alternative medical treatment is rooted in India and involves meditation,exercise,herbal medications,and nutrition?

At one time,a(n)____ was the only self-testing equipment found in most American homes.

Match the treatment or treatment method with the appropriate component(s). -conventional-alternative mix

More than one-third of Americans turn to the Internet to diagnose health problems.

You have the right to see your medical records whenever you choose and to limit who else can see them.

____________________ are measurements of physiological functioning-specifically temperature,blood pressure,pulse rate,and respiration rate.

A profile of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM)users indicates that ____.

The Power of Now

Your Psychological and Spiritual Well Being

Caring for Your Mind

Personal Stress Management

Your Social Health

Personal Nutrition

Managing Your Weight

The Joy of Fitness

Sexual Health

Reproductive Choices

Lowering Your Risk of Sexually Transmitted Infections

Addictions

Alcohol

Tobacco

Major Diseases

Infectious Illnesses

Personal Safety

A Healthier Environment

A Lifetime of Health

Filters