HEED 1000 Chapter 9 - 17

What happens when a virus infects a cell?

a. A virus will only harm the cell it infects

b. A virus can alter the cell's function if it does not kill it.

c. A virus always kills the cell it infects.

d. A virus will reproduce on its own after infecting a cell.

b

What is the term for a biological or physical means of transmission?

a. microbe

b. lymphocyte

c. agent

d. vector

d

During which stage of the infection process is an individual highly contagious?

a. initial exposure

b. incubation period

c. recovery period

d. prodromal period

d

Which type of cell is responsible for humoral immunity?

a. B lymphocytes

b. erythrocytes

c. neutrophils

d. Macrophages

a

What is the term for the substances your body produces when you are immunized with a vaccine?

a. antigen

b. antibodies

c. antibacterials

d. antitoxics

b

Which of the following groups is NOT among the most vulnerable for infectious illnesses?

a. the elderly

b. alcohol abusers

c. smokers

d. Children

b

Which of the following is NOT a symptom of the deadly meningitis infection?

a. drowsiness or confusion

b. nausea and vomiting

c. sore throat

d. Fever

c

Which sexually transmitted infection can lead to cervical cancer?

a. syphilis

b. nongonococcal urethritis

c. pelvic inflammatory disease

d. human papillomavirus

d

What is the general term for "hardening of the arteries"?

a. arteriosclerosis

b. arteritis

c. angina

d. plaque

a

What condition does an individual with a blood pressure of 166/90 have?

a. hypotension

b. hypertension

c. systolic elevation

d. peripheral vascular disease

b

What two substances are the lipoproteins in the blood made from?

a. vitamins and fat

b. proteins and fat

c. carbohydrates and fat

d. cholesterol and fat

b

Which of the following is an key element of a "heart healthy" diet?

a. soluble fibre

b. protein

c. saturated fatty acids

d. vitamin C

a

Which statement best describes the relationship between tobacco smoking and the increase the risk of heart disease?

a. Smoke residue damages the lining of the coronary arteries.

b. Smoking decreases blood clotting.

c. Nicotine suppresses stimulation of the heart.

d. Carbon monoxide overstimulates the heart.

a

What is the term for tumours that are NOT considered life-threatening?

a. benign

b. oncogenes

c. neoplasmic

d. malignant

a

What is the leading cause of cancer death for men and women?

a. lung cancer

b. skin cancer

c. colorectal cancer

d. pancreatic cancer

a

Which organ produces the hormone that assists in controlling levels of blood glucose?

a. gall bladder

b. pancreas

c. liver

d. kidneys

b

What is the most common way of taking a drug?

a. intravenous injection

b. oral ingestion

c. intramuscular injection

d. inhalation

b

What is the term for the dosage at which a drug becomes poisonous to the body?

a. set point

b. toxicity

c. potentiating level

d. tolerance level

b

Which beverage contains the most caffeine?

a. Coca-Cola Classic

b. tea

c. Red Bull

d. coffee

d

Which brain chemical is associated with addiction?

a. detoxifying enzymes

b. synthroid

c. dopamine

d. lanoxin

c

Which of the following is NOT a symptom of amphetamine intoxication?

a. irritability

b. elevated blood pressure

c. feelings of anxiety

d. very slow heart rate

d

Which class of drugs is cocaine a member of?

a. sedative

b. depressant

c. stimulant

d. hallucinogen

c

Which brain neurotransmitter is depleted by the neurotoxic drug called ecstasy?

a. epinephrine

b. glutamate

c. serotonin

d. monoamine

c

Which of the following factors is NOT used in relapse-prevention planning?

a. involving others linked with past drug use

b. review of the recovery program

c. warning sign identification and management

d. stabilization and self-assessment

a

Which of the following is one of the ideas underlying the concept of spirituality?

a. purpose in life

b. the sacredness of all possessions

c. achieving greatness

d. shared conscientiousness

a

What is one of the special rituals of First Nations peoples?

a. sweat lodge ceremonies

b. sharing circles

c. hunting with elders

d. setting snares on the trap line

a

What term do some psychologists use to refer to our connectedness to others?

a. identity

b. conscience

c. id

d. superego

b

Which of the following was NOT linked to overall health and wellness among college students, according to research?

a. sense of coherence

b. optimism

c. life purpose

d. selflessness

What is the most predominant religion in Canada?

a. Islam

b. Protestantism

c. Judaism

d. Catholicism

d

What name is given to the fourth-largest religion in the world, which encourages a connection between both the natural world and the spiritual world?

a. Islam

b. Vodun

c. Baha'i

d. Buddhism

d

Which religion recognizes a single deity while honoring other Gods and Goddesses as manifestations or aspects of that supreme God?

a. Sikhism

b. Unitarianism

c. Hinduism

d. Jainism

c

How do Taoists seek answers to life's problems?

a. through meditation and observation

b. through contact with nature

c. through prayer

d. through strict spiritual tenements

a

According to current research, which problem is linked with climate change?

a. energy shortages around the world

b. temperature and humidity of the air

c. strength of the winds and clouds

d. amount of greenhouse gases in our atmosphere

d

Why are developing countries such as India and China NOT required to comply with the first phase of the Kyoto Protocol?

a. Their per capita emissions are much lower than other developing countries.

b. The economic cost is too high.

c. Their per capita emissions are much lower than those of developed countries.

d. They refused to sign the treaty.

c

Which term best applies to buying food in bulk or larger sizes?

a. recovering

b. decycling

c. reducing

d. reprocessing

c

Which term refers to any change in the air, water, or soil that could reduce its ability to support life?

a. pollution

b. a teratogen

c. a mutation

d. an acute environment

a

Which of the following is NOT a common source of smog?

a. motor vehicles

b. wood-burning stoves

c. methane from agriculture

d. electric utility plants

c

What is the biggest health safety concern associated with bottled water?

a. Bottled water that is exposed to light can go bad.

b. Bottled water that has been opened but has not been refrigerated can be hazardous

c. Bottled water is not treated to make it fit for human consumption.

d. Bacteria can be found in most bottled waters.

b

Which substance when added to drinking water helps prevent tooth decay?

a. lead

b. fluoride

c. chloride

d. iodine

b

Where does most hearing loss occur?

a. in restaurants

b. at concerts

c. at airports

d. on the job

d

Which issue is likely to arise as the population ages?

a. fewer programs for the elderly because seniors typically do not vote

b. lower health-care costs because of a decrease in people with chronic diseases

c. increasing health-care costs among the younger population

d. increased taxes to support pension plans

d

What percentage of the physiological declines attributed to aging are due to inactivity?

a. 62 percent

b. 50 percent

c. 20 percent

d. 35 percent

b

What is the term for the age-related decline in skeletal muscle mass?

a. myopenia

b. atrophy

c. myotrophy

d. sarcopenia

d

To prevent osteoporosis, at which stage of life is regular physical activity the most important?

a. over the age of 65 years

b. in the first three years of life

c. between the ages of 30 and 45 years

d. between the ages of 1 and 30

d

Which of the following is NOT one of the common signs of changes in memory in older individuals?

a. maintaining vocabulary is harder

b. learning new information is harder

c. recalling information takes longer

d. accessing names gets harder

a

Which of the following is a characteristic of Alzheimer's?

a. Desire for social contact is greater.

b. Ability to recall names of family members remains constant.

c. Capacity to regulate bodily functions diminishes.

d. Accessing names gets harder.

c

What is the reaction that people usually have first when they learn that they have terminal cancer?

a. denial

b. bargaining

c. anger

d. depression

a

Which term refers to an order stating that a hospitalized or terminally ill patient wants to die naturally?

a. instructions

b. do-not-resuscitate

c. a health-care proxy

d. wills

b

What is one of the most common causes of falling?

a. loose carpet or rugs

b. poor lighting

c. broken stairs

d. clutter on the floor

a

What are the key causes of collisions?

a. driving at night, aggressive driving, impaired driving

b. speed, weather conditions, impaired driving

c. aggressive driving, impaired driving, speed

d. aggressive driving, impaired driving, weather conditions

c

What is the most common reason for cycling fatalities?

a. collisions with pedestrians

b. cycling without a helmet

c. cycling while intoxicated

d. collisions with motor vehicles

d

What is an example of road smarts when riding a bike for commuting or sport?

a. riding on the sidewalk when possible

b. treating your bicycle as a vehicle

c. adding shoe clips to the pedals

d. obeying pedestrian rules

b

What was the first province to ban the use of tanning beds for anyone under the age of 18 years?

a. British Columbia

b. Ontario

c. Nova Scotia

d. Saskatchewan

c

Below what temperature does the body become incapable of warming itself?

a. 37 C

b. 32 C

c. 30 C

d. 35 C

d

According to the Crime Severity Index, which province reported the highest level of crime?

a. British Columbia

b. Saskatchewan

c. Alberta

d. Manitoba

c

According to Victims of Violence, which of the following is a significant form of sexual victimization among students?

a. Males report being verbally pressured by female dating partners to have sex.

b. Males and females have an equal risk of date rate from dates or classmates.

c. All males are raped by male offenders.

d. The majority of sexual assaults are reported to police.

a

Introduced in 1948, universal hospital insurance became the foundation of the Canadian health-care system. In which province did it begin?

a. Saskatchewan

b. Ontario

c. British Columbia

d. Alberta

a

After being diagnosed with diabetes, what type of specialist might your family physician refer you to?

a. hematologist

b. endocrinologist

c. oncologist

d. gyncecologist

b

Which of the following is NOT a medical right for Canadians?

a. accessing their own medical records

b. receiving competent diagnosis and treatment

c. having their medical records kept private

d. donating a body part for money

d

The sale of which internet health-care product/service has become controversial in Canada and the United States?

a. prescriptions

b. cancer cures

c. natural remedies

d. health-care advice

a

Which term refers to methods of treatment that focus on the whole person?

a. quackery

b. alternative

c. holistic

d. complementary

c

What is the term for the type of medical practice that combines conventional and alternative medicine?

a. exclusive medicine

b. experimental treatment

c. integrative medicine

d. holistic therapies

c

Which term is used in Canada to refer to products such as herbal medicines, homeopathic remedies, and nutritional supplements?

a. natural health products

b. alternative health products

c. complementary remedies

d. integrative health products

a

Which term refers to professionals who are educated and trained to assess, restore, and maintain physical function?

a. physiotherapists

b. occupational therapists

c. chiropractors

d. vocational therapists

a

Which type of alcohol is found in alcoholic beverages?

a. isopropyl alcohol

b. ethyl alcohol

c. propyl alcohol

d. methyl alcohol

b

Which of the following is NOT commonly defined as "one drink"?

a. 59 millilitres (2 ounces) of vodka

b. 355 millilitres (12 ounces) of beer

c. 148 millilitres (5 ounces) of table wine

d. 74 millilitres (2 1/2 ounces) of fortified wine

c

Which health problem may be reduced by moderate alcohol consumption?

a. stomach cancer

b. heart disease

c. hypertension

d. diabetes

b

What is the most common reason why people drink?

a. to promote social ease

b. to self-medicate

c. to celebrate

d. to relax

d

Nicotine facilitates the release of a neurotransmitter that causes an individual to feel more alert. What is the name of this neurotransmitter?

a. acetylcholine

b. dopamine

c. adrenaline

d. phenol

a

In what year did the Canadian Tobacco Act ban the promotion of tobacco company sponsorship?

a. 2005

b. 2003

c. 2007

d. 2009

b

In which Canadian province did all public places, including outdoor areas, become smoke-free, as of January 1, 2005?

a. Alberta

b. Saskatchewan

c. Manitoba

d. British Columbia

b

Which group is advised to avoid use the nicotine patch?

a. individuals with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

b. women thinking about becoming pregnant

c. individuals with heart disease

d. individuals with Type 2 diabetes

b/c?

Before you have a vaccination it is NOT important that you consider which of the following?

Select one:

a. If you are pregnant

b. If you are allergic to eggs

c. If you hate needles

d. If you have a fever

c

Which statement is true about the common cold and influenza?

Select one:

a. The flu vaccine is also effective against most of the viruses that cause the common cold

b. Influenza is just a more severe form of the common cold

c. Aspirin should be avoided by children and young adults who have a cold or influenza

d. Antibiotics are appropriate treatments for colds but not for influenza

c

Which statement about sexually transmitted infections is true?

Select one:

a. They have declined in incidence in developing nations due to improving health standards

b. They are the major cause of preventable sterility in Canada

c. They can result in a severe kidney disease called pyelonephritis

d. They do not increase the risk of being infected with HIV

b

Which statement about HIV transmission is true?

Select one:

a. HIV can be transmitted between heterosexual couples

b. Heterosexual men who do not practice safe are at lower risk for contracting HIV than homosexual men who do practice safe sex

c. Individuals are not at risk for HIV if they are being treated for Chlamydia or gonorrhoea

d. HIV cannot be spread in a single instance of sexual intercourse

a

Which statement about people with AIDS is true?

Select one:

a. They will not respond to treatment

b. They may suffer from secondary infectious diseases and cancers

c. They can no longer pass HIV to a sexual partner

d. They have a low viral load and a high number of T4 helper cells

b

What happens when a virus infects a cell?

Select one:

a. A virus can alter the cell's function if it does not kill it

b. A virus always kills the cell it infects

c. A virus will reproduce on its own after infecting a cell

d. A virus will only harm the cell it infects

a

What is the term for a biological or physical means of transmission?

Select one:

a. Lymphocyte

b. Agent

c. Vector

d. Microbe

c

What is the term for the substance your body produces when you are immunized with a vaccine?

Select one:

a. Antitoxic

b. Antibacterials

c. Antibodies

d. Antigen

c

Which of the following groups in NOT among the most vulnerable for infectious illness?

Select one:

a. Smokers

b. Alcohol abusers

c. The elderly

d. Children

b

Which sexually transmitted infection can lead to cervical cancer?

Select one:

a. Nongonococcal urethritis

b. Human papillomavirus

c. Pelvic inflammatory disease

d. Syphilis

b

Which of the following is a risk factor for heart disease that cannot be controlled?

Select one:

a. Diabetes Mellitus

b. Blood fat cells

c. Male pattern baldness

d. Sedentary Lifestyle

c

Which statement about your lipoprotein profile is true?

Select one:

a. It provides a breakdown of the different types and levels of blood fats circulating in your body

b. It will give a total cholesterol level, which is the amount of triglycerides and LDL cholesterol levels added together

c. It should be evaluated after eating a full meal

d. It is best obtained at a health fair where the results are uniformly accurate

a

Which statement about hypertension is true?

Select one:

a. It may be treated with dietary changes, which include eating low-fat foods and avoiding sodium

b. It usually doe not respond to medication, especially in severe cases

c. It is diagnosed when blood pressure is consistently less than 130/85 mmHg

d. It can cause fatty deposits to dissolve on the artery walls

a

Which of the following increases a woman's risk of developing breast cancer?

Select one:

a. If she began to menstruate before 12 years of age

b. If her husband's mother had breast cancer

c. If she had her first child when in her teens or twenties

d. If she has fibrocystic breast disease

a

Which statement about prostrate cancer is true?

Select one:

a. It is the most commonly diagnosed cancer in Canadian Men

b. Risk does not increase with age

c. It occurs mostly among men between the ages of 18 and 35

d. It has been linked to having a vasectomy

a

What is the general term for "hardening of the arteries"?

Select one:

a. Arteritis

b. Angina

c. Arteriosclerosis

d. Plaque

c

What two substances are the lipoproteins in the blood made from?

Select one:

a. Carbohydrates and fat

b. Vitamins and fat

c. Cholesterol and fat

d. Proteins and fat

d

Which statement best describes the relationship between tobacco smoking and the increase of heart disease?

Select one:

a. Carbon monoxide overstimulates the heart

b. Nicotine suppresses stimulation of the heart

c. Smoking decreases blood clotting

d. Smoke residue damages the lining of the coronary arteries

d

What is the term for tumours that are NOT considered life-threatening?

Select one:

a. Benign

b. Oncogenes

c. Neoplasmic

d. Malignant

a

Which organ produces the hormone that assists in controlling levels of blood glucose?

Select one:

a. Liver

b. Kidneys

c. Pancreas

d. Gall bladder

c

Which statement about drugs is false?

Select one:

a. Drug misuse is the taking of a drug for a purpose other than that for which it was medically subscribed.

b. Toxicity is the dosage level of a prescription

c. An individual's response to a drug can be affected by the setting in which the drug is used.

d. Drugs can be injected into the body intravenously, intramuscularly, or subcutaneously

b

Which strategy should you use to help ensure that an over the counter or prescription drug is safe and effective?

Select one:

a. Ask your doctor or pharmacist about possible interactions with other medications

b. Test your response to the drug by borrowing a similar medication from a friend

c. Take smaller dosages than indicated in the instructions

d. Buy all your medications online

a

Which drug does NOT cause withdrawal symptoms?

Select one:

a. Heroin

b. Caffeine

c. Aspirin

d. Marijuana

c

Which statement about individuals with substance abuse disorders is true?

Select one:

a. They are usually not physically dependent on their drug of choice

b. They have a compulsion to use one of more addictive substances

c. They require less and less of the preferred drug to achieve the desired effect

d. They suffer withdrawal symptoms when they use the drug regularly

b

Which statement about individuals with substance abuse disorders is true?

Select one:

a. They are usually not physically dependent on their drug of choice

b. They have a compulsion to use one of more addictive substances

c. They require less and less of the preferred drug to achieve the desired effect

d. They suffer withdrawal symptoms when they use the drug regularly

b

What is the most common way of taking a drug?

Select one:

a. Inhalation

b. Oral ingestion

c. Intramuscular injection

d. Intravenous injection

b

What is the term for the dosage at which a drug becomes poisonous to the body?

Select one:

a. Tolerance level

b. Toxicity

c. Set point

d. Potentiating level

b

Which brain chemical is associated with addiction?

Select one:

a. Detoxifying enzymes

b. Lanoxin

c. Synthroid

d. Dopamine

d