Deck 17: Consumer Health

Question 1

Research indicates that people with limited health literacy ____.

A) ​typically report good health 
B) ​are more likely to skip a Pap smear 
C) ​are less likely to be asthmatic 
D) ​seldom have diabetes 
E) ​still remember to take their medications

Answer 1

B

Question 2

What vital sign is measured in breaths per minute? 

A) ​respiration rate 
B) ​heartbeat 
C) ​pulse 
D) ​oxygen intake 
E) ​blood flow

Answer 2

A

Question 3

Which type of website is most likely to provide unbiased information? 

A) ​anonymous site 
B) ​multi-authored site 
C) ​social networking site 
D) ​health product site 
E) ​health agency site

Answer 3

E

Question 4

Jennifer must agree to the oral surgery that her dentist is recommending.This is her right to _____.

A) ​self-care 
B) ​elective treatment 
C) ​privileged access 
D) ​evidence-based medicine 
E) ​informed consent

Question 5

The FDA has begun regulating apps that turn smartphones into medical devices or accessories for measuring blood sugar,blood pressure,heart rate,and other vital signs.

Question 6

Four of the following claims can be the basis of a malpractice lawsuit.Which one is the exception? 

A) ​negligence 
B) ​failure to provide information 
C) ​failure to obtain consent 
D) ​billing mistake 
E) ​breach of confidentiality

Question 7

Which method of alternative treatment is based on the theory that many human diseases are caused by subluxation? 

A) ​chiropractic medicine 
B) ​naturopathy 
C) ​acupuncture 
D) ​homeopathy 
E) ​herbal medicine

Question 8

What cosmetic procedure involves the removal of fatty tissue with a vacuum device? 

A) ​LASIK 
B) ​liposuction 
C) ​buttock augmentation 
D) ​henna tattoo 
E) ​chemical peel

Question 9

The Commonwealth Fund Biennial Health Insurance Survey indicates that Americans have had more trouble getting and paying for needed medical care since enactment of the Affordable Care Act.

Question 10

More than one-third of Americans turn to the Internet to diagnose health problems.

Question 11

Evidence-based medicine improves and evaluates patient care by ____.

A) combining the best research evidence with the patient's personal values​ 
B) ​focusing on limited treatment protocols 
C) ​carefully sidestepping the patient's personal values 
D) ​disregarding recent research as too risky 
E) ​combining the best research evidence with the physician's clinical preferences

Question 12

What level of medical care is typically provided by a physician in an office,an emergency room,or a clinic? 

A) ​secondary care 
B) ​holistic care 
C) ​primary care 
D) ​tertiary care 
E) ​home health care

Question 13

Typically,a doctor will begin a physical exam by listening to a patient's heart and lungs.

Question 14

Evidence-based medicine improves patient care by focusing on the physician's clinical techniques.

Question 15

Pap smears are recommended for women as young as 18.

Question 16

Middle-aged adults often choose laser surgery to make an eye's lens flexible enough to improve close-up vision.

Question 17

You have the right to see your medical records whenever you choose and to limit who else can see them.

Question 18

"Personalized" medicine can alert your doctor to potential threats that might be prevented,delayed,or detected at an earlier,more treatable stage.

Question 19

A holistic approach to medicine takes into account the body,mind,emotions,and spirit.

Question 20

What alternative medical treatment is rooted in India and involves meditation,exercise,herbal medications,and nutrition? 

A) ​biofeedback 
B) ​homeopathy 
C) ​Ayurveda 
D) ​acupuncture 
E) ​naturopathy

Question 21

Marie takes nitroglycerin pills to ease her angina,but the dosage is less than what is considered normal.What type of alternative medicine is this? 

A) naturopathy​ 
B) ​osteopathic manipulation 
C) ​herbal medicine 
D) ​homeopathy 
E) ​Ayurveda

Question 22

What physician technique involves tapping around a patient's body as if it were a drum? 

A) echocardiogram​ 
B) ​percussion 
C) ​speculum 
D) ​repercussion 
E) ​triage

Question 23

With respect to health care in the United States,one gender difference is that ____.

A) men see doctors more often than women​ 
B) ​men control three-fourths of  health-care expenditures 
C) ​women are hospitalized more often than men 
D) ​women take fewer prescription drugs than men 
E) ​men are hospitalized more often than women

Question 24

A tattoo removal is a painful and painstaking process that typically requires ____ treatments.

A) ​at least three 
B) ​four or five 
C) ​six to ten 
D) ​at least a dozen 
E) ​15 to 20

Question 25

Bart's blood test has shown a deficiency of red blood cells.This result is most indicative of ____.

A) ​anemia 
B) ​diabetes 
C) ​kidney stones 
D) ​bladder dysfunction 
E) ​gout

Question 26

Which health professional diagnose visual abnormalities and prescribe lenses or visual aids? 

A) PA​ 
B) ​CNA 
C) ​optometrist 
D) ​podiatrist 
E) ​ophthalmologist

Question 27

Rachel is undergoing kidney dialysis.What level of care is this? 

A) ​primary 
B) ​secondary 
C) ​tertiary 
D) ​critical 
E) ​post-op

Question 28

Constance has chosen a medical treatment that includes ingesting substances derived from trees,flowers,ferns,seaweeds,and lichens.Which CAM therapy is this? 

A) ​herbal medicine 
B) ​Ayurveda 
C) ​naturopathy 
D) ​homeopathy 
E) ​osteopathic manipulation

Question 29

What is the basis of most malpractice lawsuits? 

A) negligence​ 
B) ​breach of confidentiality 
C) ​elective surgery 
D) ​failure to provide information 
E) ​failure to obtain patient consent

Question 30

What is the telltale sign of periodontal disease? 

A) ​crooked teeth 
B) ​a cavity 
C) ​plaque 
D) ​tar 
E) ​bleeding gums

Question 31

In the United States,the most common type of hospital is a(n)____.

A) ​academic medical center 
B) ​private or community hospital 
C) ​VA or military hospital 
D) ​city hospital 
E) ​county hospital

Question 32

Among the clues that a health product claim is fraudulent is a ____.

A) ​notice that the product is available from multiple sources 
B) ​documented case history of past successes 
C) ​reminder that the product is only effective for a specific ailment 
D) ​web site that fails to list a contact telephone number 
E) ​web site that lists more than one telephone number

Question 33

A profile of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM)users indicates that ____.

A) ​men use CAM more often than women 
B) ​white adults use CAM more often than Hispanic or black men and women 
C) ​older Americans are more likely to use CAM than adults ages 18 to 44 
D) ​black adults use CAM more often than Hispanic or white men and women 
E) ​adults with a college degree are less likely to use CAM than those with less education

Question 34

What type of screening sometimes involves dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry (DEXA)?​ 

A) ​urinalysis 
B) ​osteoporosis screening 
C) ​cardiac screening 
D) ​chest X-ray 
E) ​mammography

Question 35

Acupuncture is an ancient ____ form of medicine.

A) ​Greek 
B) ​Chinese 
C) ​Japanese 
D) ​Roman 
E) ​Scandinavian

Question 36

A nurse has just checked Tammie's height,weight,blood pressure,and pulse.What should Tammie do next? 

A) ​Ask when she can see the doctor. 
B) ​Stand up slowly. 
C) ​Ask for the readings. 
D) ​Stay seated for 10 seconds. 
E) ​Ask the nurse to check them again.

Question 37

A recent study found an increased risk of ____ cancer in individuals who had experienced tooth loss.

A) lip​ 
B) ​esophageal 
C) ​breast 
D) ​liver 
E) ​pancreatic

Question 38

At one time,a(n)____ was the only self-testing equipment found in most American homes.

A) ​thermostat 
B) ​eye dropper 
C) ​pill dispenser 
D) ​water bottle 
E) ​thermometer

Question 39

Four of the following procedures are examples of elective surgery.Which one is the exception? 

A) liposuction​ 
B) ​LASIK 
C) ​breast augmentation 
D) ​chemical peel 
E) ​mastectomy

Question 40

At colleges that offer their students some type of health insurance plan,the primary care provider is typically a ____.

A) ​city hospital 
B) ​county hospital 
C) ​nonprofit community hospital 
D) ​student health center 
E) ​teaching hospital

Question 41

The essence of a(n)____________________ suit is a claim that a physician failed to meet the standards of care required of a reasonably skilled and careful medical doctor.

Question 42

____________________ are measurements of physiological functioning-specifically temperature,blood pressure,pulse rate,and respiration rate.

Question 43

Larry's new doctor is collecting health-related information about health issues affecting Larry's parents and siblings.The doctor is charting Larry's ____.

A) ​expected outcomes 
B) ​medical history 
C) ​vital signs 
D) ​practice guidelines 
E) ​bill of rights

Question 44

What website address is associated with enrolling in a health care plan under provisions of the Affordable Care Act? 

A) ​www.medicinenet.com 
B) ​www.ncaam.nih.gov 
C) ​www.healthcare.gov 
D) ​www.fda.gov 
E) ​www.health.gov/nhic/

Question 45

The early stage of gum disease is called __________.

Question 46

____________________ medicine combines traditional medicine with alternative/complementary therapies.

Question 47

____________________ is head-to-toe maintenance,and includes good oral care and appropriate screening tests.

Question 48

Which health care reform resulted from the Affordable Care Act? 

A) ​higher premiums for people with preexisting medical conditions 
B) ​lifetime caps on how much an insurance company can pay a policyholder 
C) ​tax penalties for people who purchase too much health insurance 
D) ​copayments and deductibles for basic preventive care services 
E) ​subsidies for low-income purchasers to make buying health insurance more affordable

Question 49

____________________ refers to the ability to understand health information and use it to make good decisions about health and medical care.

Question 50

"____________________" such as piercings and tattoos presents unique dangers,including adverse reactions to tattoo inks and bacterial and viral infections.

Question 51

____________________ are the ultimate impacts on patients of particular treatments or absence of treatment.

Question 52

In their search for medical miracles that never happen,Americans annually spend ____ on medical quackery.

A) ​$3 to $5 billion 
B) ​nearly $1 billion 
C) ​more than $10 billion 
D) ​more than $1 trillion 
E) ​$40 to $50 million

Question 53

Under provisions of the Affordable Care Act,college students may be covered by their parents' health insurance plan if they are younger than age ____.

A) ​22 
B) ​24 
C) ​26 
D) ​28 
E) ​30

Question 54

What diagnostic and treatment protocols that physicians apply to various health problems are based on evidence derived from scientific research? 

A) ​outcomes 
B) ​integrative medicine 
C) ​primary care 
D) ​vital signs 
E) ​practice guidelines

Question 55

What hospital publication includes a list of your rights to know whether a prescribed medical treatment is experimental? 

A) ​Patients' Bill of Rights 
B) ​Informed Consent Form 
C) ​Patients' Medical History 
D) ​Evidence-Based Medicine 
E) ​Practice Guidelines

Question 56

Severe gum disease in which the tooth root becomes infected is called _______________.

Question 57

With the clues obtained during the health history and physical examination,a health-care provider can formulate a differential ____________________.

Question 58

Which increasingly popular cosmetic surgery involves fat grafting,implants,and lifts?​ 

A) LASIK​ 
B) ​liposuction 
C) ​body art 
D) ​buttock augmentation 
E) ​chemical peel

Question 59

Which CAM category includes Swedish massage,reflexology,Pilates,acupressure,and rolfing? 

A) ​naturopathy 
B) ​homeopathy 
C) ​energy therapy 
D) ​massage therapy and body work 
E) ​chiropractic medicine

Question 60

Which health app compares prescription drug prices at virtually every pharmacy in the United States? 

A) FitStar Personal Trainer​ 
B) ​MedicineNet 
C) ​GoodRx 
D) ​NHIC 
E) ​iTriage

Question 61

Match the treatment or treatment method with the appropriate component(s).
a.acupuncture
b.homeopathy
c.herbal medicine
d.integrative medicine
e.mind-body medicine
f.naturopathy
g.chiropractic
h.energy therapies
i.body-based methods
j.Ayurveda
includes biofeedback

Question 62

____________________ care usually is provided by specialists or subspecialists in either an outpatient or inpatient (hospital)setting.

Question 63

What is home health care and why is this type of care on the upswing?

Question 64

Match the treatment or treatment method with the appropriate component(s).
a.acupuncture
b.homeopathy
c.herbal medicine
d.integrative medicine
e.mind-body medicine
f.naturopathy
g.chiropractic
h.energy therapies
i.body-based methods
j.Ayurveda
may use magnets

Question 65

Match the treatment or treatment method with the appropriate component(s).
a.acupuncture
b.homeopathy
c.herbal medicine
d.integrative medicine
e.mind-body medicine
f.naturopathy
g.chiropractic
h.energy therapies
i.body-based methods
j.Ayurveda
uses steam baths

Question 66

Match the treatment or treatment method with the appropriate component(s).
a.acupuncture
b.homeopathy
c.herbal medicine
d.integrative medicine
e.mind-body medicine
f.naturopathy
g.chiropractic
h.energy therapies
i.body-based methods
j.Ayurveda
practices dosage dilution

Question 67

Match the treatment or treatment method with the appropriate component(s).
a.acupuncture
b.homeopathy
c.herbal medicine
d.integrative medicine
e.mind-body medicine
f.naturopathy
g.chiropractic
h.energy therapies
i.body-based methods
j.Ayurveda
botanical medicine

Question 68

Match the treatment or treatment method with the appropriate component(s).
a.acupuncture
b.homeopathy
c.herbal medicine
d.integrative medicine
e.mind-body medicine
f.naturopathy
g.chiropractic
h.energy therapies
i.body-based methods
j.Ayurveda
conventional-alternative mix

Question 69

Match the treatment or treatment method with the appropriate component(s).
a.acupuncture
b.homeopathy
c.herbal medicine
d.integrative medicine
e.mind-body medicine
f.naturopathy
g.chiropractic
h.energy therapies
i.body-based methods
j.Ayurveda
joint manipulation

Question 70

Discuss the three most common cosmetic surgical procedures and the associated risks (if any).

Question 71

What are three potential benefits of using digital devices to monitor your health?

Question 72

Match the treatment or treatment method with the appropriate component(s).
a.acupuncture
b.homeopathy
c.herbal medicine
d.integrative medicine
e.mind-body medicine
f.naturopathy
g.chiropractic
h.energy therapies
i.body-based methods
j.Ayurveda
involves meditation, exercise,and nutrition

Question 73

Identify your vital signs and describe their normal values.

Question 74

Summarize the current recommendations for the following screening tests: low back pain,osteoporosis screening,cardiac screening,mammography,and pelvic exams.

Question 75

Procedures that once required hospitalization,such as simple surgery,are increasingly being performed at ____________________ centers,which may be freestanding or affiliated with a medical center.

Question 76

What health risks are associated with the application of temporary tattoos that use henna and other dyes?

Question 77

Discuss the impact that the Affordable Care Act has had on access to medical care.

Question 78

Match the treatment or treatment method with the appropriate component(s).
a.acupuncture
b.homeopathy
c.herbal medicine
d.integrative medicine
e.mind-body medicine
f.naturopathy
g.chiropractic
h.energy therapies
i.body-based methods
j.Ayurveda
an example is reflexology

Question 79

Match the treatment or treatment method with the appropriate component(s).
a.acupuncture
b.homeopathy
c.herbal medicine
d.integrative medicine
e.mind-body medicine
f.naturopathy
g.chiropractic
h.energy therapies
i.body-based methods
j.Ayurveda
requires ​long,thin needles

Question 80

What theory underlies chiropractic medicine and is considered a mainstream or an alternative medical treatment?