Post Test: Mental Health and Community Health Issues

In what method for reducing stress does a health professional measure tension in the body's muscles in response to certain stressors?

biofeedback

Which type of fatigue can be caused by constant worry?

psychological fatigue

Which of the following people is most likely to be suffering from depression?

Natalie hasn't made friends at her new school after she moved because her parents got divorced. She spends a lot of time in her room and has trouble studying.

Mental health professionals such as psychiatrists, psychologists, and social workers can help people cope with depression. What do psychiatrists do?

They diagnose and treat mental health conditions by conducting exams, ordering and interpreting tests, and prescribing medications.

Which is a non-verbal sign that someone may be contemplating suicide?

changes in food or sleep habits

Which disorder is more common in males than females, and shows up in social behaviors such as lying, theft, violence, aggression, and vandalism?

conduct disorder

Which statement is true about eating disorders?

They can result in kidney damage, low blood pressure, and dehydration.

Which disorder is characterized by the following: a pattern of recurring thoughts or behaviors, such as repeatedly checking if doors are locked, that prevents people from going about their day normally?

obsessive-compulsive disorder

Human emotions can be primary or learned. A learned emotion is complex while a primary emotion is basic and instinctual. Which of the following is a primary rather than a learned emotion?

fear

Psychologists have identified four stages of personality growth. In which stage does a person develop life skills and learn to take initiative?

adoloscence

Which of these people is the most mentally and emotionally healthy?

Chris takes tennis lessons and hangs out with friends after finishing his school work. He gets good grades, enjoys tennis, and has strong bonds with his friends.

What typically happens when you compromise during a negotiation?

You relax some of your requirements.

Which type of conflict occurs when two people are on the same team but are not working toward a common goal?

lock of collaboration

Which organization in the United States studies and assesses the environment to protect it and the people affected by any negative change in the environment?

United States Environmental Protection Agency

In what way can the government and health organizations provide health protection to people?

by treating the water supply so it is germ-free

Health organizations monitor the public health of various countries around the globe and set standards for healthy conditions.Which international health organization aims to improve people's lives by educating them on topics that they normally wouldn't know about?

Peace Corps

What is the best source of information for deciding whether a product meets your needs?

the product's label

Becky has to choose between three brands of lip balm. Which is the most reliable factor to consider when making her choice?

Her sister has been using the brand and really likes it

Paco has a traditional health insurance plan. His deductible is $750. The level of co-insurance for his plan is 70/30 where 30 represents Paco's portion. He also has a one-time co-payment of $20. If Paco incurs a $1,000 hospital bill, how much money will he owe out-of-pocket for the bill?

$845

Which type of health insurance provider generally does not allow patients to obtain services outside its preferred network of doctors and specialists?

health maintenance organization (HMO)

Which of these people's behavior is most helpful for reducing air pollution?

Kristy and her coworkers began carpooling to work instead of taking individual cars.

The ozone layer sits near the top of Earth's atmosphere and protects us from the sun's harmful ultraviolet rays. But ozone is dangerous when it's closer to ground level. Which statement is true about ground-level ozone?

It is the main component of smog