Health Development MCQs
Health Development MCQs
Try to answer these 30 Health Development MCQs and check your understanding of the Health Development subject.
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1: A small dose of inactive virus that is injected into the body to stimulate the production of antibodies to guard against a disease is called
A. Vaccine
B. Dose
C. Disease
D. Medicine
2: Any intentional harm to a minor (under the age of 18), including actions that harm the child physically, emotionally, sexually, or through neglect is called child abuse
A. True
B. False
3: Any intentional harm to a minor (under the age of 18), including actions that harm the child physically, emotionally, sexually, or through neglect is called child abuse
A. True
B. False
4: Mandated reporters are professionals who are legally obligated to report suspected child maltreatment to law enforcement.
A. True
B. False
5: An eating disorder characterized by compulsive starvation and extreme weight loss and accompanied by a distorted body image is called
A. Anorexia nervosa
B. Bulimia nervosa
C. Brain tumour
D. All of these
6: An eating disorder characterized by recurrent episodes of binge eating and subsequent purging usually by induced vomiting and the use of laxatives is called
A. Anorexia nervosa
B. Bulimia nervosa
C. Brain tumour
D. All of these
7: Heavy episodic drinking is ___ drinking
A. Soft
B. Binge
C. Bitter
D. Sweet
8: A disease marked by high levels of blood glucose that occurs when the body is unable to regulate the amount of glucose in the bloodstream is called
A. Heart attack
B. Diabetes
C. Ischemia
D. All of these
9: A disease marked by high blood pressure, high blood cholesterol, plaque buildup in the arteries, irregular heartbeat, and possible heart attack is known as
A. Brain disease
B. Heart diseases
C. Abdomen diseases
D. Liver disease
10: Osteoporosis is a condition characterized by severe loss of bone mass, leading to increased risk of fractures.
A. True
B. False
11: Osteoarthritis is most common type of arthritis; it affects joints that are injured by overuse, most commonly the hips, knees, lower back, and hands
A. True
B. False
12: Dementia is a progressive deterioration in mental abilities due to changes in the ___ that influence higher cortical functions such as thinking, memory, comprehension, and emotional control
A. Heart
B. Brain
C. Liver
D. Kidney
13: Alzheimer disease is a neurodegenerative disorder characterized by dementia, the deterioration of memory and personality, and marked by the presence of amyloid plaques and neurofibrillary tangles in the cerebral cortex.
A. True
B. False
14: Amyloid plaques are found in the ____ of patients with Alzheimer’s disease, deposits of beta-amyloid accumulate along with clumps of dead neurons and glial cells.
A. Heart
B. Brain
C. Liver
D. Kidney
15: Neurofibrillary tangles is twisted bundle of threads of a protein called tau that occur in the brain when neurons collapse
A. True
B. False
16: Vascular dementia is a neurocognitive disorder in which sporadic and progressive losses occur, caused by small blockages of blood vessels in the brain.
A. True
B. False
17: Parkinson diseases is chronic progressive ____ disorder caused by deterioration of neurons in the substantia nigra
A. Heart
B. Brain
C. Liver
D. Kidney
18: ______ the biggest influencer of health risk for adolescents and young adults.
A. Heredity is
B. Behavior is
C. Chronic diseases are
D. Environmental factors are
19: Justine has become forgetful and describes herself as “scattered.” She forgets to pay bills and often misplaces her glasses, the television remote, or house keys. When talking with the doctor about her recent difficulties, he noticed that her speech was slurred. Given all her recent behaviors, the doctor diagnosed Justine with ______.
A. Alzheimer’s disease
B. Parkinson’s disease
C. Vascular dementia
D. Reversible dementia
20: Jin is a 78-year-old man who has been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease. He has lost the ability to comprehend and produce speech. What can his family expect will happen soon after (or at about the same time) as his speech difficulties?
A. He will develop depression.
B. He will become paranoid and angry.
C. He will become forgetful and misplace things.
D. He will lose the ability to control bodily functions.
21: Falls are a serious hazard for older adults because ______.
A. Rehabilitation centers are unable to accommodate this type of injury
B. They exacerbate the negative effects of other diseases such as diabetes or arthritis
C. They typically involve damage to the brain resulting in an acceleration of cognitive decline
D. Natural bone loss and the high prevalence of osteoporosis increase the risk of bone fractures
22: According to the National Vaccine Advisory Committee, children should receive the full schedule of vaccinations ______.
A. In the correct sequence
B. Until they reach adolescence
C. Within the appropriate timetable
D. After they experience their first illness
23: According to the National Vaccine Advisory Committee, children should receive the full schedule of vaccinations ______.
A. In the correct sequence
B. Until they reach adolescence
C. Within the appropriate timetable
D. After they experience their first illness
24: Which of the following is a risk factor for child abuse at the community level?
A. Households that are characterized by poverty, marital instability, and drug abuse.
B. Neighborhoods with few parks, preschool programs, and recreation centers.
C. Political views that value privacy and noninterference in families.
D. Parents who tend to perceive their child as stubborn and noncompliant.
25: ______ of girls diagnosed with anorexia nervosa make a full recovery.
A. Twenty-five percentage
B. Twenty-five percentage
C. Forty-five percentage
D. Fifty percentage
26: What is the most common cause of death in children aged 5–19?
A. Accidental poisoning
B. Infectious diseases
C. Motor vehicle accidents
D. Malnutrition
27: According to Patricia’s doctor, she needs coronary bypass surgery immediately. What can be concluded based on this recommendation?
A. Patricia’s surgery is precautionary.
B. Patricia’s diagnosis of cardiovascular disease is serious.
C. Patricia’s diagnosis of cardiovascular disease is not life-threatening.
D. Patricia’s surgery is common for anyone with cardiovascular disease.
28: According to Patricia’s doctor, she needs coronary bypass surgery immediately. What can be concluded based on this recommendation?
A. Patricia’s surgery is precautionary.
B. Patricia’s diagnosis of cardiovascular disease is serious.
C. Patricia’s diagnosis of cardiovascular disease is not life-threatening.
D. Patricia’s surgery is common for anyone with cardiovascular disease.
29: Who is most likely a perpetrator of child abuse?
A. A biological parent
B. A biological parent
C. A babysitter
D. A grandparent
30: Why are African Americans and Mexican Americans diagnosed with diabetes at higher rates than European Americans?
A. Because of other factors that are influenced by cultural practices
B. Because African Americans and Mexican Americans are more likely to get tested for the disease
C. Because of other factors that are associated with socioeconomic status
D. Because European Americans are more likely to address the behaviors that lead to the disease before it manifests
31: Why might anorexia manifest?
A. As a way to exert control
B. As a way to cope with depression
C. As a way to elicit attention from parents
D. As a way to receive approval from others
32: Those who report fewer marijuana-related problems cite ______ as their primary reason for using the drug.
A. Anxiety
B. Social pressure
C. Experimentation
D. Relaxation
33: Computer-enhanced x-rays are called __________ scans.
A. ESB
B. PET
C. FMRI
D. CT
34: An indirect flat-panel detector requires _______ of exposure to produce an optimum quality image.
A. 0.5 mR
B. 1.0 mR
C. 2.0 mR
D. 5.0 mR
35: In _____________, a radiopharmaceutical is given intravenously to obtain a lung scan.
A. Perfusion studies
B. Radioimmunoassay
C. Gamma rays
D. Barium enema
36: Xenon-133 and krypton-81m are radiopharmaceutical drugs that are used to image the ________.
A. Heart
B. Colon
C. Ovaries
D. Lungs
37: A person experiencing dizziness after using a strong household cleaner is illustrating ____.
A. Chronic effect
B. Subchronic effect
C. Acute effect
D. None of these
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