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Q: A home colon cancer screening test works by measuring a. abnormal cells from a fingerstick b. blood in the urine c. hormone levels in the saliva d. blood in the stool

Q: The hormone that is detected in home fertility tests is called a. human growth hormone b. luteinizing hormone c. human chorionic gonadotropin d. follicle-stimulating hormone

Q: The hormone that is detected in pregnancy tests is called a. human growth hormone b. luteinizing hormone c. human chorionic gonadotropin d. follicle-stimulating hormone

Q: What condition can be monitored by a home screening test? a. pancreatic cancer b. cystic fibrosis c. HIV d. osteoporosis

Q: What is the term for your rate of breathing? a. respiration rate b. oxygen use c. maximal oxygen uptake d. respiratory reserve

Q: A normal pulse rate for an adult is a. 40 beats per minute b. 72 beats per minute c. 140 beats per minute d. 200 beats per minute

Q: In the United States, an estimated ____ people participate in self-help support groups. a. 5 million b. 10 million c. 15 million d. 20 million

Q: Which of the following is a vital sign? a. blood pressure b. cholesterol levels c. bone density d. PSA

Q: Women: a. are more likely than men to develop ulcers. b. take fewer medications than men. c. are more satisfied with communication with health care providers. d. control the spending of three out of four health-care dollars.

Q: Men: a. are more likely to experience migraines b. have a longer life span than women c. develop heart disease later in life than women d. are more prone to back aches and insomnia

Q: The study of the entire set of human genes is known as: a. dietetics b. genomics c. oncology d. gerontology

Q: _____ is a method of improving and evaluating patient care by combining the best research evidence with the patient's personal values. a. Managed care b. Empirical treatment c. Allopathy d. Evidence-based medicine

Q: Silvana will be traveling to a remote region in Central America to help build a women's health center. Which website would provide her with the best information on travelers' health issues? a. NIH b. CDC c. Medscape d. Drugs@FDA

Q: Dahlia wants information on medication her grandfather is taking. Which website would be her best choice? a. NIH b. CDC c. Medscape d. Drugs@FDA

Q: People with limited health literacy skills are also more likely to: a. skip important preventive measures b. to go the emergency room less often c. take medication as prescribed d. feel generally good about their health

Q: Discuss the individuals or groups who are at greatest risk of being infected with MRSA and explain why it is difficult to treat.

Q: Describe at least five components of the human lymphatic system and their function in protecting the body against foreign microorganisms and impurities.

Q: What are the six high-risk populations for serious exposure to infectious diseases?

Q: Describe the four major vectors in your own words. Give examples of diseases that may be spread through each vector.

Q: Classify the five different types of pathogens and provide examples of diseases for each pathogen.

Q: Match the items below with the appropriate description. a. HIV b. vector c. incubation period d. systemic illness e. autoimmune disorder f. pandemic g. meningitis h. hepatitis i. tuberculosis j. Lyme disease 1) means of transmission for infectious illnesses 2) a pathologic condition that spreads throughout the body 3) occurs over a wide geographic area and affects an exceptionally high proportion of the population 4) a type of retrovirus 5) the time between infection and appearance of first symptoms 6) disease caused by an attack on body tissue by an immune system that fails to recognize the tissue as self 7) attacks the membranes around the brain and spinal cord 8) an inflammation and/or infection of the liver caused by a virus 9) a disease caused by a bacterium carried by a tick 10) a highly infectious bacterial disease that primarily affects the lungs

Q: ____________________ is an infection involving the urinary bladder.

Q: ____________________ became a new global health threat in 2003, with major outbreaks in several Asian countries, including China and Hong Kong, and in Toronto, Canada.

Q: ____________________ is the most commonly reported tick-borne infectious disease in the United States.

Q: MRSA stands for ____________________.

Q: ____________________ is a bacterial infection of the lungs.

Q: ____________________ is a complex disorder characterized by profound fatigue that does not improve with bed rest and that may get worse with physical or mental activity.

Q: The ____________________ virus causes several forms of liver infection.

Q: ____________________ attacks the membranes around the brain and spinal cord.

Q: ____________________ cause most of the spring, summer, and early fall colds in the United States..

Q: There are more than ____________________ distinct cold viruses.

Q: To desensitize Mary's allergies, she underwent ____________________, which is a series of injections of small but increasingly larger doses of an allergen.

Q: When the body makes its own antibodies to a pathogen, this is known as ____________________ immunity.

Q: Redness, swelling, and local warmth around a wound site indicate ____________________.

Q: The body site for antibody production is the ____________________.

Q: ____________________ are means of transmission for infectious diseases.

Q: ____________________ are drugs that are used to inhibit or kill bacterial infections.

Q: ____________________ resemble threads and are extremely lethal.

Q: ____________________ have a backward sequence of genetic replication.

Q: The virus likely responsible for much of cervical cancer is the ____________________ virus.

Q: ____________________ are named for their halo-like appearance and lead to respiratory infection.

Q: What percentage of women report ever having had a urinary tract infection? a. 20% b. 30% c. 40% d. 50%

Q: Trichomoniasis is caused by a: a. protozoa b. fungus c. bacterium d. virus

Q: Which of the following is true of smallpox? a. Remote areas of South America continue to have outbreaks. b. Antibiotics are the standard course of treatment. c. More than half of Americans have not been vaccinated for it. d. The fatality rate from smallpox is 90%.

Q: Which of the following is true of SARS? a. It can be effectively treated with high-dose antivirals. b. It now has an effective vaccine. c. It has a six to ten day incubation period. d. It continues to have major outbreaks in Western Europe and Australia.

Q: West Nile virus is transmitted by: a. raccoons b. ticks c. mosquitoes d. dogs

Q: Lyme disease is spread by: a. raccoons b. ticks c. mosquitoes d. dogs

Q: Which condition involves a skin infection spread by direct skin-to-skin contact ? a. mononucleosis b. tuberculosis c. herpes gladiatorum d. toxic shock syndrome

Q: Chronic fatigue syndrome: a. affects men more than women b. is characterized by intense headaches and blurry vision c. has no known cure d. improves with bed rest

Q: Which of the following is true concerning mononucleosis? a. A sputum culture is needed to determine if someone has mono. b. Symptoms of mono include sore throat, headache, and fever. c. Major symptoms of mono may last up to three months. d. Mononucleosis is most common among the elderly.

Q: Mononucleosis is caused by: a. EBV b. HIV c. HPV d. HCV

Q: About ____ of those infected with HCV develop chronic or long-term hepatitis. a. one-third b. one-half c. two-thirds d. three-quarters

Q: ____ is most often spread by fecal contamination of food or water. a. Hepatitis A b. Hepatitis B c. Hepatitis C d. Hepatitis delta

Q: A pandemic refers to a: a. sudden rise in a disease b. larger than usual number of individuals becoming ill c. disease outbreak that is only viral in nature d. wide distribution over several or many countries where large numbers of people are contracting a disease

Q: The early symptoms of meningitis: a. may be mild and resemble those of influenza b. take 10 to 14 days to appear c. are usually severe and dramatic d. include sudden, abnormal bleeding

Q: Although it is most common in the first year of life, the incidence of bacterial meningitis rises in young people between ages: a. 5 and 14 b. 15 to 24 c. 65 to 74 d. 75 to 84

Q: A sudden rise in the incidence of a disease is a(n) a. cluster b. outbreak c. epidemic d. pandemic

Q: An annual flu shot is recommended for: adults a. all adults b. adults with no preexisting conditions c. adults ages 18"65 d. adults age 65 and older

Q: People who get less than seven hours of sleep a night are ____ times more likely to catch a cold. a. two b. three c. four d. five

Q: What proportion of adults get the recommended annual flu shots? a. one-quarter b. one-third c. one-half d. two-thirds

Q: An ____ occurs when the immune system fails to recognize its own body tissue and begins to attack it. a. immune deficiency b. allergy c. autoimmune disorder d. alarm reaction

Q: Hypersensitivity to a substance in one's diet or environment is known as a(n): a. allergy b. infection c. cytokine reaction d. antigen

Q: Immunity produced by the injection of gamma globulin is known as: a. active immunity b. cell-mediated immunity c. passive immunity d. clinical immunity

Q: The human lymphatic system: a. destroys viruses that invade the body b. filters out impurities from the body c. provides immunity against diseases d. develops the immune system

Q: Parents get about _____ times as many colds as nonparents. a. two b. four c. six d. eight

Q: When a flu outbreak hits a community, about _____ percent of school children will get it, compared to _____ of adults. a. 20; 60 b. 40; 5 to 10 c. 60; 90 d. 90; 30 to 40

Q: The early stage of the battle between your body and the invaders is called the: a. primary infection b. incubation period c. prodromal period d. recovery period

Q: The time between a pathogen invasion and the development of the first symptoms is called the: a. primary infection b. incubation period c. prodromal period d. recovery period

Q: Small parasitic worms that attack specific tissues or organs are known as: a. viruses b. fungi c. protozoa d. helminthes

Q: Which of the following is primarily spread by animals or insects? a. tuberculosis b. Lyme disease c. AIDS d. SARS

Q: _____ are single-celled microscopic animals that release enzymes or toxins that destroy cells. a. Helminthes b. Fungi c. Protozoa d. Viruses

Q: _____ lack chlorophyll and consist of reproductive spores and threadlike fibers. a. Bacteria b. Fungi c. Helminthes d. Viruses

Q: Which of the following is a disease spread by helminths? a. giardiasis b. schistosomiasis c. H1N1 d. hepatitis

Q: Which of the following is a disease spread by protozoa? a. malaria b. West Nile c. meningitis d. hepatitis

Q: Which of the following is a fungal disease? a. papillomas b. tuberculosis c. athlete's foot d. diptheria

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