Health and Medicine MCQs

Health and Medicine MCQs

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1: Policies and practices that impact the environment of communities where the population is disproportionately composed of ethnic and racial minorities is called environemntal racism.

A.   True

B.   False

2: The extent to which a person experiences a state of mental, physical, and social well-being is called _____.

A.   Health

B.   Disease

C.   Medicine

D.   Pandemic

3: All those activities intended to sustain, promote, and enhance health is called health care.

A.   True

B.   False

4: An institutionalized system for the scientific diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of illness is called _____.

A.   Medicine

B.   Health care

C.   Vaccination

D.   Surgery

5: The rate of illness in a particular population is called _____.

A.   Morbidity

B.   Mortality

C.   Fertility

D.   Utility

6: The rate of death in a particular population is called _____.

A.   Mortality

B.   Fertility

C.   Morbidity

D.   None of these

7: An outbreak of disease that occurs over a wide area is called _____.

A.   Pandemic

B.   Epidemic

C.   Endemic

D.   Outbreak

8: Medicine that emphasizes a healthy lifestyle that will prevent poor health before it occurs is called _____.

A.   Preventive medicine

B.   Public health

C.   Sick role

D.   Pandemic

9: The science and practice of health protection and maintenance at a community level is called _____.

A.   Public health

B.   Risk society

C.   Sick role

D.   Stigma

10: A society where people are joined globally in their efforts to decrease danger and risk from large-scale biological, environmental, or military (nuclear) threats is called ______.

A.   Risk society

B.   Population growth

C.   Exponential growth

D.   None of these

11: A social role rooted in cultural definitions of the appropriate behavior of and response to people labeled as sick is called _____.

A.   Sick role

B.   Illness experience

C.   Illness behavior

D.   None of these

12: An attribute that is deeply discrediting to an individual or a group because it overshadows other attributes and merits the individual or group may possess is called _____.

A.   Stigma

B.   Stereotype

C.   Prejudice

D.   Dogma

13: A/an ____ is an unfavorable response to a prescribed medical treatment.

A.   Functional disorder

B.   Organic disorder

C.   Emergency room (ER)

D.   Congenital disorder

E.   Iatrogenic illness

14: The _____ are only one cell in thickness and are the smallest blood vessels in the body.

A.   Capillaries

B.   Tissues

C.   White blood cells

15: The spinal cord is part of the ________ nervous system.

A.   Peripheral

B.   Somatic

C.   Central

D.   Autonomic

E.   Afferent

16: Adult height should be measured to the nearest ____.

A.   Quarter of an inch

B.   Half of an inch

C.   An inch

17: _____ is generally defined as an inability to continue exercising at a desired level of intensity.

A.   Walking

B.   Fatigue

C.   Weight

D.   None of these

18: __________ refers to acceleration in deterioration of cognitive functioning prior to death.

A.   Diabetes

B.   Parkinson's disease.

C.   Terminal decline

D.   Alzheimer's disease

19: A(n) ________ is an innocuous substance that has no specific physiological effect.

A.   Placebo

B.   Pharmacokinetics

C.   Sensitization

D.   Psychopharmacology

A.   Heredity.

B.   Practice.

C.   Specificity.

D.   All of the above.

21: Braces are important because they __________.

A.   You need shoes with more cushioning and flexibility

B.   Exercise stress test

C.   Keep your feet dry while exercising

D.   Provide support for a weakened joint.

22: Competitive athletes train at __________ of estimated maximal heart rate.

A.   40 to 50 percent

B.   50 to 65 percent

C.   80 to 95 percent

D.   70 to 75 percent

23: Everyday responsibilities that can limit or restrict regular exercise include __________.

A.   Work schedule.

B.   Time spent commuting.

C.   Completing school work

24: If you are unhappy with your fitness evaluation results, __________.

A.   All of the above

B.   Most exercise machines require spotters for safe operation.

C.   Evaluate the results and set improvement goals

D.   Can meet the career needs of many different people

25: Individuals need to adjust their physical activity to account for __________ as they age.

A.   Reduced flexibility.

B.   Decreased energy levels

C.   A loss of balance

26: Individuals should participate in activities __________ to improve cardiovascular fitness.

A.   Twice a day.

B.   Three to five days a week

C.   Two to three days a week

D.   Non of these

27: Individuals with a(n) _____ body type gain muscle more easily than other body types.

A.   Social pressures

B.   Ballistic

C.   Mesomorphic

D.   Body composition

28: Inherited diseases can __________, which will negatively affect physical fitness.

A.   A sedentary job is one that requires ...

B.   Increase muscle fibers.

C.   Limit cardiovascular functionality

D.   Non of these

29: The most dangerous aspect of synergism is the______affect.

A.   ESSENTIAL

B.   ADDITIVE

C.   THE SAME

D.   None of these

30: Wicking is important for exercise clothing because it __________

A.   Provide support for a weakened joint

B.   Helps to remove sweat from the body

C.   There is no correct way to use protective equipment.

D.   Versatile for a variety of actitivites.

31: You would predict that iodized salt would have no effect on any cases of ____________.

A.   Blood pressure

B.   Gluconeogenesis

C.   Plasma glucose levels

D.   None of these

32: Meats, fish, poultry, and eggs are sources of ___________ protein.

A.   Complete

B.   Digestion

C.   To show people how to use the five food groups

D.   Contributing to the manufacture of hormones

A.   Soccer

B.   Circuit training is a program that moves through a prescribed set of exercises

C.   Aerobic exercise can help people better manage their blood sugar levels

D.   Increase their bone density with high-intensity activities

34: It is important for physicians to be _____ patient use of alternative therapies.

A.   Another essential oil

B.   Prescribed medications

C.   A topical eucalyptus product

D.   Massage therapy

35: The best way to lose weight is by _____.

A.   The process by which food is changed into energy

B.   Performing cardiovascular exercises

C.   Lost muscle mass

D.   The number of calories used during daily activities

36: The _____ occurs when ratings of all employees fall at the high end of the scale.

A.   Leniency error

B.   Job duties

C.   Halo effect

D.   Forced distribution

37: Fractures of the clavicle usually result from the victim falling with the _______ outstretched.

A.   Sprain

B.   Splint

C.   Dislocation

D.   Arm

38: _____ is an example of a hypokinetic disease.

A.   Turner syndrome

B.   Leprosy

C.   Osteoporosis

D.   Tuberculosis

39: A blow to the head may cause diabetes insipidus by ______.

A.   Positive feedback by GH (growth hormone) on the anterior pituitary

B.   Entering the nucleus of a cell and initiating or altering gene expression

C.   Fasting

D.   Interfering with the normal transmission of ADH to the posterior pituitary via the axons of hypothalamic neurons

40: Benzodiazepines and barbiturates achieve their sedation effects by ________ in the cns.

A.   Anesthetics block all sensations

B.   Inhibiting, sodium and calcium

C.   Enhancing the GABA receptor sites

D.   TCA overdoses have a cardiotoxic effect

41: Saltatory propagation occurs in _________ axons, in which action potentials _________.

A.   Myelinated; move from one node of Ranvier to another

B.   Na+ is pumped out of the cell and K+ is pumped into the cell.

C.   BothA and B

D.   None of these

42: Crunches are principally a(n) __________ exercise.

A.   Eccentric muscle loading and concentric contraction

B.   Abdominal

C.   Heartbeat

D.   The individual with high muscular fitness would also have a lower chance of becoming injured

43: During childbirth, a cephalic presentation means any part of the _______ emerges first.

A.   Head

B.   Tong

C.   Eyes

D.   None of this

44: Megadoses of vitamin _______ can result in nerve damage.

A.   C

B.   E

C.   B6

D.   K

45: Triggers that may lead to an episode of drug abuse/use can be_______.

A.   Interpersonal

B.   Intrapersonal

C.   Biological

D.   All of the above.

46: Fda regulations require that all medication labels include __________.

A.   Price and specific ingredients

B.   Price and known dangers

C.   Specific ingredients and possible side effects

D.   Manufacturing location and possible side effects

47: Fifty percent of homicide victims have _____.

A.   Parents in jail

B.   Alcohol in their bloodstreams

C.   Family in show business

D.   Cousins in law school

48: When choosing to purchase and use home fitness equipment, you must commit to __________.

A.   Allocating space in your house

B.   Completing maintenance on the equipment

C.   Purchasing equipment that matches your exercise goals

D.   All of the above

49: _____________ training is critical in developing fiber hypertrophy.

A.   Concentric

B.   Anaerobic

C.   Variable-resistance

D.   Eccentric

50: A __________ can separate the relatively permanent and temporary effects of a variable.

A.   Transfer Design

B.   Far Transfer

C.   Motivation

51: Another term for benign, smooth tumors of muscle cells in the uterus is ____.

A.   Premenopause

B.   Fibroids

C.   Ectopic pregnancy

D.   Polyps

52: Bruising to the _________ is least suggestive of child abuse.

A.   Shins

B.   Bleeding in the brain

C.   EMTs must report all suspected cases of child abuse

D.   None of this

53: If you run at the same intensity for 1 mile, you are performing a _____.

A.   Weight loss

B.   High impact activity

C.   Higher intensity workouts

D.   Blood pressure control

54: In order to provide a safe workout environment, an individual should check __________.

A.   The condition and location of the gym equipment and temperature and ventilation in the room

B.   His or her strength and flexibility before planning a routine

C.   His or her goals and abilities before planning the workout routine

D.   The time, frequency, and types of exercises and equipment that he or she prefers

55: Men should be instructed to perform a monthly testicular self-exam starting at age ____.

A.   15

B.   June 16, 2013

C.   10 to 15

D.   D&C

56: Stationary cycling at a moderate level would be equivalent to approximately ________ mets.

A.   1

B.   4

C.   7

D.   10

57: The _____ of the eye is lined with the retina and filled with vitreous humor.

A.   Anterior segment

B.   Anterior chamber

C.   Osterior chamber

D.   Posterior segment

58: The anterior fontanelle should be closed between the ages of ________ and ________.

A.   6 months; 10 months

B.   3 months; 6 months

C.   24 months; 36 months

D.   12 months; 18 months

59: The positions available in the health and wellness industry __________.

A.   Are only relevant for extroverted people

B.   Can meet the career needs of many different people

C.   All require a high level of physical strength

D.   Are best filled by ex-athletes

60: "complementary or alternative medicine" is now referred to as ________:

A.   Massage and reflexology

B.   Traditional

C.   Suggestion and believability

D.   Integrated medicine

E.   Energy or an aura

61: A pta-sponsored program on alcohol awareness is an example of __________.

A.   Community-based education

B.   Government-sponsored education

C.   Federally funded education

D.   Nonprofit organization activities

62: Muscles make up more than _____ of a person's body mass.

A.   10%

B.   25%

C.   40%

D.   75%

63: The average american consumes between ________ mg of cholesterol daily.

A.   400-600

B.   405-425

C.   200-400

D.   300-400

64: When crossing over occurs, _______________ genes usually stay together.

A.   Sex-linked

B.   Multi-allelic

C.   Pleiotropic

D.   Independently assorting

E.   Linked

65: When trying to quit smoking using individual strategies, you should __________.

A.   Reward yourself with a few cigarettes every other day

B.   Celebrate every success

C.   Keep your feelings to yourself

D.   Visit places where you used to smoke

66: You or your personal trainer should always use the _____ safety screening.

A.   PAC-R

B.   PAR-Q

C.   PRA-Q

D.   None of these

67: Among u.s. children, _____ deficiency is prevalent due to inadequate intakes.

A.   125 years

B.   Vitamin D

C.   Antacids

D.   Appetite and mood

68: An "apple shape" body shape in which a person stores fat in his ____ poses a cardiovascular risk.

A.   Abdomen

B.   Osteoporosis

C.   Class 1 obesity

D.   None of this

69: Most people with bulimia _____.

A.   Maintain a weight below the normal range

B.   Maintain a weight within the normal range

C.   Suffer extreme weight loss

D.   Suffer extreme weight gain

70: _____ therapy encourages clients to challenge their irrational, unrealistic beliefs.

A.   Person-centered

B.   Rational-emotive behavior

C.   Aversion

D.   Exposure

71: The brain region that exerts the most direct effects on the endocrine system is the __________.

A.   Hypotalamus1

B.   Leptin

C.   Cortisol

D.   Potassium

72: The ____________ deals with the well-being of the emt, career progression, and emt compensation.

A.   Human resources department

B.   Office of the medical director

C.   EMS administrator or chief

D.   Local public health department

73: _____ therapies aim to increase awareness of one's self and environment.

A.   Behavioral

B.   Eclectic

C.   Biomedical

D.   Insight

74: A recent challenge in physical education, exercise science, and sport is _____.

A.   The lack of administrative and teacher support

B.   Of the rapid increase in privatization of sports

C.   Promote and market their programs

D.   None of these

75: A slight decrease in _____ ratio is seen with age, resulting in decreased metabolic rate.

A.   ADH:ELISA

B.   GH:PTH

C.   T1DM:T2DM

D.   T3:T4

76: Common causes of hypothyroidism include _____ diseases.

A.   Infectious

B.   Hypoplasia

C.   Autoimmune

D.   Idiopathic

E.   Opportunistic

77: A redisclosure notice _____.

A.   Protects information from the patient record from being shared with a third party

B.   Lacks a specific description of the information requested

C.   Family member is the custodial parent of a minor child

D.   Subject to strict rules regarding confidentiality, pursuant to individual state laws

78: A single or individual fact that represents a patient in healthcare is known as a/n ____________.

A.   Data intergrity

B.   Data mapping

C.   Data element

D.   Data dictionary

79: Long-term exercisers often report that __________ exercise rewards are their primary motivation.

A.   Internal

B.   Ability of the muscles to exert force

C.   Frequency

D.   Depression

80: Low fluid intake in older adults may be caused by ________.

A.   Less intense feelings of thirst

B.   Vitamin D.

C.   Calcium.

D.   Fat.

E.   Zinc.

F.   Fiber.

81: Making positive lifestyle choices will __________.

A.   Result in a healthier life

B.   Individuals who regularly participate in physical activity are likely to have higher energy levels.

C.   Walking for 30 minutes around the neighborhood

D.   The ratio of fat to other tissue in a body

82: Methotrexate interferes with the metabolism of _____.

A.   Warfarin

B.   Anorexia

C.   Butter

D.   Folate

83: Most self-help and support groups focus on ______ illnesses.

A.   Childhood

B.   Terminal

C.   Stress-induced

D.   Stigmatized

E.   Biomedical.

84: Ocean therapy involves group discussion and ________.

A.   Aversion therapy.

B.   Learning how to surf.

C.   Sensory deprivation.

D.   Swimming with dolphins

85: Research shows that group therapy is _______ than/as individual therapy.

A.   Equally effective

B.   Polyemotive

C.   More effective

D.   Better tolerated

86: The _____ are important in maintaining equal atmospheric pressure within the middle ear.

A.   Auditory ossicles

B.   Eustachian tubes

C.   External auditory canal

D.   Semicircular canals

87: The main focus in behavior therapy is to increase _____ and decrease _____.

A.   Adaptive behaviors; maladaptive behaviors.

B.   Clubhouse model

C.   Psychotherapy

D.   Systematic desensitization

88: The sales management process does not include ______ the sales force.

A.   Motivating.

B.   Organizing.

C.   Recruiting.

D.   Compensating.

E.   Training

89: The second-messenger mechanism of hormone action operates by ________.

A.   Synthesizing more than one hormone at a time

B.   Increasing the basal metabolic rate in the target organ

C.   Binding to specific receptors and employing the services of G proteins and cAMP

D.   Altering gene expression in the nuclear DNA

90: Treatment for _____ may include hearing aids if the auditory nerve and cochlea remain functional.

A.   Retina

B.   Tympanic membrane

C.   Presbycusis

D.   Snellen

91: Western medicine traditionally relies on the use of ________ to treat and cure diseases.

A.   Pharmaceuticals

B.   Homeopathy.

C.   Manage pain.

D.   None of these

92: Myocardial infarction _________________________. select all that apply.

A.   Usually resolves on its own, without any treatment.

B.   Is synonymous with myocardial ischemia.

C.   Results from increased oxygenation of heart tissue.

D.   Indicates death of heart tissue.may produce abnormalities on an ECG.

93: The ________ is the most freely movable joint in the body and is easily dislocated.

A.   Knee

B.   Shoulder

C.   Elbow

D.   Hip

94: Varying activities during an exercise program will help to ________________.

A.   Increase the enjoyment of exercising

B.   Set goals

C.   Cross-training

D.   Endurance and resistance training

95: The most common incorrect use of oral contraceptives is _____.

A.   Forgetting to take them every day.

B.   Allows women to be more in control of contraception

C.   May reduce the length of a period

D.   Has near perfect effectiveness

96: Medical technology includes the ______ by which medical care is delivered.

A.   Software

B.   Procedures and equipment

C.   Hardware

D.   BPN

97: Sharing the contents of a phr with providers creates an opportunity to ____________.

A.   Establishing a secure combined record

B.   Ensure privacy of the contents

C.   Create a single legal medical record

D.   Improve patient safety

98: Tracking a _______ can help detect problems and identify opportunities for performance improvement.

A.   Standalone PHR

B.   Structured data

C.   Key indicator

D.   Repository

99: The fastest gains in muscle function and size are made in the first _______ of strength training.

A.   4-8 weeks

B.   NOT strength

C.   NOT Thickening of blood

D.   Rapid strength improvement

100: Peyote has effects similar to those of __________, but with different types of hallucinations.

A.   LSD

B.   PCP

C.   Ketamine.

D.   None of the above.