Deck 17: Controlling Risk for Infectious and Non-Infectious Conditions

Question 1

Samuel's doctor told him that he can control several of his risks for susceptibility to infections.Which of these risk factors can he control?

A)heredity
B)high-risk behaviour
C)environmental conditions
D)age

Answer 1

B

Question 2

Derrick is 13 years old and contracts the mumps.What is the greatest potential danger associated with his disease?

A)permanently swollen glands
B)sterility
C)blindness
D)tactile desensitization

Answer 2

B

Question 3

Timothy has periodontal disease.If left untreated,this can result in _________________.

A)death
B)tooth loss
C)digestive problems
D)breathing difficulty

Answer 3

B

Question 4

Sheila has an autoimmune disease.Which of the following diseases fits this description?

A)influenza
B)pneumonia
C)lupus
D)osteoporosis

Question 5

What can happen if a person has survived certain infectious diseases?

A)He/she could die the next time he/she is infected.
B)He/she will probably become immune to them.
C)Further immunization will not be beneficial.
D)The body will develop antigens to fight infections.

Question 6

Garrett's eyes and skin have a yellowish tint and he has dark yellow urine.What is the most probable cause of his condition?

A)Epstein-Barr
B)rickettsia
C)Legionnaire's disease
D)hepatitis

Question 7

The type of immunity that is characterized by the formation of lymphocytes that can attack and destroy a foreign invader is called _______________.

A)lymphocyte immunity
B)cell mediated immunity
C)humeral immunity
D)regulatory immunity

Question 8

Lellani does not give her four-year-old daughter aspirin for flu symptoms because aspirin may cause ___________________.

A)Reye's syndrome
B)toxic shock syndrome
C)Parkinsonian syndrome
D)chronic fatigue syndrome

Question 9

Fay is 60 years old,and she has a reactivated herpes zoster varicella virus.This has developed into a disease known as ____________.

A)measles
B)rabies
C)shingles
D)mumps

Question 10

Anna has a stye in her left eye.What bacteria is the most probable cause of this infection?

A)staph
B)strep
C)tubercula
D)E.coli

Question 11

Wendy has a high fever,headache,vomiting,diarrhea,and stomach pains.These are all symptoms of what infection mainly occurring in menstruating women?

A)streptococcal infection
B)toxic shock syndrome
C)rheumatic fever
D)syphilis

Question 12

Which of the following is true about pelvic inflammatory disease?

A)It can affect men.
B)It can be attributed to nonsexual causes.
C)It is a precursor to vaginal cancer.
D)It is defined as an isolated infection of the fallopian tubes.

Question 13

Jamal is 20 years old.Typically,how many years does he have to go before he becomes more vulnerable to most of the chronic diseases?

A)5
B)10
C)20
D)30

Question 14

Adam has syphilis and just developed a chancre.What stage of the disease is this?

A)primary
B)secondary
C)tertiary
D)latent

Question 15

Which of the following statements is true about T-cells?

A)They are manufactured in the soft tissue of the bone shaft.
B)Their major response is to bacterial toxins.
C)They are manufactured in the thymus gland.
D)They produce chemicals that kill the B-cells.

Question 16

Willie is sick with the infection that is endemic among peoples throughout the world.What does illness does he have?

A)pneumonia
B)a cold
C)mononucleosis
D)hepatitis

Question 17

Mack has a severe sore throat and has white pustules visible at the back of his throat.This is most probably a ________ infection.

A)staphylococcal
B)tuberculosis
C)Legionnaire's
D)streptococcal

Question 18

Felicia has been infected with a virus,but has not had any visible symptoms yet.This symptomless period is called ____________________.

A)duplication
B)gestation
C)fecundation
D)incubation

Question 19

Which of the following statements is true regarding bacteria?

A)The three major types are cocci, bacilli, and pathilli.
B)They are plant-like, but lack chlorophyll.
C)All bacteria produce harmful toxins.
D)Bacteria serve no useful purpose in the environment.

Question 20

Rosa has been diagnosed with chlamydia.What is the treatment for her disease?

A)cryotherapy
B)surgery
C)antibiotics
D)antifungal ointment

Question 21

Heather suffers from the type of seizure that has symptoms of mental confusion and a listless state characterized by lip smacking and repetitive movements.This seizure is called a ______________.

A)grand mal
B)petit mal
C)psychomotor
D)Jacksonian

Question 22

Yoshi has a seizure that begins in his fingers and moves up to his hand and arm.What is this type of seizure called?

A)minor seizure
B)grand mal
C)psychomotor
D)Jacksonian

Question 23

Reggie has been exposed to pollutants from a nearby factory all of his life and for the past 12 years has smoked two packs of cigarettes a day.Reggie is at risk for developing _________________.

A)asthma
B)emphysema
C)diabetes
D)migraines

Question 24

Oliver has syphilis and has recently developed white patches in his mouth and on his genitals.What stage of the disease is this?

A)primary
B)secondary
C)tertiary
D)latent

Question 25

Joan suffers from migraine headaches.Which of the following is only a minimally effective treatment for her pain?

A)Imitrex
B)serotonin treatment
C)relaxation
D)vigorous exercise

Question 26

Which of the following is true about herpes?

A)Herpes simplex 2 cannot be transmitted to the mouth.
B)External factors to do not initiate reactivation.
C)There is no cure for herpes.
D)Once the blisters disappear, the virus is no longer in the body.

Question 27

Vernon has chronic bronchitis.What is the major risk factor for this disease?

A)previous allergies
B)family history
C)cigarette smoking
D)dust in the air

Question 28

Gary has a seasonally related disease that is at its worst when ragweed and flowers are blooming.What is the common name for his condition?

A)influenza
B)hay fever
C)histaminosis
D)seasonal pollen syndrome

Question 29

Yori has been exposed to HIV.What is the name of the test that will determine if she has HIV antibodies present in her blood?

A)AIDS serum test
B)ELISA
C)Eastern Blot
D)Antibody Transmission test

Question 30

William's grandfather has to carry a tank of oxygen where ever he goes due to his permanent inability to exhale normally.What disease does his grandfather have?

A)chronic bronchitis
B)asthma
C)emphysema
D)chronic allergic reaction

Question 31

Rosalinda has the most common protozoan-caused sexually transmitted disease.What is it?

A)candidiasis
B)chlamydia
C)herpes
D)trichomoniasis

Question 32

Which of the following describes an allergy?

A)A hypersensitive reaction to a specific antigen or allergen.
B)A bodily reaction to food.
C)An always fatal condition.
D)The body's failure to produce histamines.

Question 33

Which of the following is the greatest threat for HIV?

A)sharing cigarettes
B)being black or Aboriginal
C)promiscuous sex
D)being gay or lesbian

Question 34

Thomas has received a vaccination for chicken pox.This artificial immunity is known as __________.

A)natural immunity
B)inherited immunity
C)acquired innoculation immunity
D)acquired immunity

Question 35

Sophia has been diagnosed with venereal warts.What group of viruses caused her infection?

A)nongonoccocal urethritis
B)human papilloma
C)treponema pallidum
D)gonococcal pallidum

Question 36

Which of the following is true about the ELISA test?

A)It is a conservative test that errs on the side of caution.
B)It produces more false negative results than false positives.
C)It is a predictor of whether or not someone will develop AIDS.
D)It was originally designed to screen for other STIs.

Question 37

Secondary headaches are usually relieved by _________________.

A)relaxation
B)pain-relievers
C)treatment of primary problem
D)serotonin

Question 38

Charlie gets cold sores frequently,and occasionally he will also get fever blisters.To which virus can these conditions be attributed?

A)herpes simplex virus type 2
B)venereal warts
C)herpes simplex virus type 1
D)syphilis

Question 39

Which of the following is true about HIV?

A)It is more contagious than the measles.
B)There have been only ten documented cases of infection from casual contact.
C)It can be transmitted via insects.
D)Mucous membranes of genital organs and the anus provide easiest routes of entry.

Question 40

Juan fears that the greatest threat from his venereal warts is the tendency for precancerous changes in cells called ____________.

A)hyperplasia
B)malignoplasia
C)dysplasia
D)malplasia

Question 41

Rheumatoid arthritis typically attacks the ________ which results in the destruction of the bony ends of the joints.

A)pleural membrane
B)synovial membrane
C)cutaneous membrane
D)serous membrane

Question 42

Joshua has a disease where the mucous membranes of the walls of his large intestine have become inflamed.His diagnosis is ______________________.

A)diverticulosis
B)ulcerative colitis
C)IBS
D)ulceritis

Question 43

Elma experiences pain in the upper right portion of her abdomen after eating fatty foods.This is a sign of _________________.

A)peptic ulcer
B)diverticulosis
C)ulcerative colitis
D)gall bladder disease

Question 44

What symptom of diabetes is experienced only by women?

A)fibrocystic breasts
B)tendency toward vaginal yeast infections
C)wounds that heal slowly
D)skin eruptions on the extremities

Question 45

What percentage of Type 2 diabetes patients are overweight at the time of diagnosis?

A)35%
B)50%
C)65%
D)80%

Question 46

Which of the following is true about Type 1 diabetes?

A)It can be cured by weight loss or dietary changes.
B)It is less serious than Type 2 diabetes.
C)Type 1 diabetes occurs later in life.
D)It is characterized by permanent insulin deficiency.

Question 47

Claudia experiences premenstrual syndrome during the ________ preceding her menstrual period.

A)10-14 days
B)3-4 days
C)7-10 days
D)5-7 days

Question 48

Marla's doctor has prescribed a common dietary change that is recommended for gall bladder treatment.Which of the following is an effective treatment?

A)a decrease in sodium
B)an increase in calcium
C)a decrease in fat
D)an increase in water consumption

Question 49

Betsy has been prescribed hormonal treatment for her endometriosis.Her prescription will most likely contain a progesterone-like drug or the hormone ______________.

A)GnRH
B)estrogen
C)testosterone
D)ACTH

Question 50

Janice has noncancerous,irregular tissue found in both breasts.Her condition is called ___________.

A)premenstrual breast disorder
B)granular breast condition
C)aberrant breast disorder
D)fibrocystic breast condition

Question 51

Adeline has the type of osteoarthritis that has a strong genetic component.What body parts are affected by her osteoarthritis?

A)hips
B)hands
C)ribs
D)knees

Question 52

Which of the following characteristics of a woman's menstrual cycle is associated with increased risk for endometriosis?

A)cycles longer than 30 days
B)menstrual flow lasting longer than a week
C)lack of menstrual flow
D)sporadic spotting

Question 53

The severity of PMS symptoms may be influenced by external factors such as ______________.

A)temperature
B)pollutants
C)stress
D)lack of sunlight

Question 54

Some experts believe that fibrocystic breast condition is related to ___________________.

A)dietary practices
B)menstrual cycle
C)psychological pathology
D)lack of adequate breast tissue

Question 55

Hayley suffers from abnormal growth of uterine tissue in regions of the body outside the uterus.This disease is called _______________.

A)epitheliosis
B)uteritis
C)vaginal hemorrhaging
D)endometriosis

Question 56

Helicobacter pylori has been researched as a possible cause for ____________.

A)ulcerative colitis
B)irritable bowel syndrome
C)diverticulosis
D)peptic ulcers

Question 57

Kiki suffers from tiny bulges in her intestinal walls.These bulges may become irritated and infected causing pain and discomfort.What is the name of her disorder?

A)ulcerative colitis
B)IBS
C)diverticulosis
D)intestinal pod disorder

Question 58

Patrick is diagnosed with diabetes.What organ has ceased functioning effectively?

A)liver
B)spleen
C)colon
D)pancreas

Question 59

Ulani has diabetes.This means her pancreas does not produce enough ________ to regulate sugar metabolism.

A)glucagon
B)insulin
C)ATP
D)ADP

Question 60

After eating certain foods,or when he is under stress,Leo experiences nausea,abdominal pain,gas,and diarrhea attack.Leo's condition is called __________________.

A)irritable bowel syndrome
B)inflammatory bowel disorder
C)caustic colon syndrome
D)spastic colon disorder

Question 61

Type 2 diabetics can control their disease with dietary changes and exercise.

Question 62

Ulcers are sometimes treated with antibiotics.

Question 63

In the past,why was the prevalence of chronic disease so low?

A)People died at a much younger age.
B)People generally died in violent attacks.
C)Infectious disease killed people before they developed chronic disease.
D)Dietary habits were significantly better.

Question 64

Which of the following is an example of autoinoculation?

A)washing your hands
B)touching a sore on your lip and then scratching your eye
C)sneezing into your elbow
D)wearing dirty clothing

Question 65

Which of the following is true about low back pain?

A)It is epidemic throughout the world.
B)Older people suffer from low back pain more frequently than younger people.
C)A tall, lanky body type has been proven to be a risk factor.
D)Depression is the dominant risk factor for low back pain.

Question 66

Ashley has been having severe vaginal itching and a burning sensation in her genital area.Her doctor tells her that she has contracted candidiasis due to the decreased acidity of the vagina,and this makes conditions favourable for a ________ - like infection.

A)yeast
B)mould
C)parasitic
D)bacterial

Question 67

Which of the following is true about chronic fatigue syndrome?

A)It is caused by the Epstein-Barr virus.
B)No viral cause has been found to date.
C)It is associated with chronic insomnia.
D)It affects people mainly in their 70s.

Question 68

Sickle cell anemia is not an inherited blood disease.

Question 69

Chlamydia has been the most prevalent STI in Canada.

Question 70

Pubic lice can be transmitted nonsexually.

Question 71

Colitis is caused by experienced prolonged,excess stress levels.

Question 72

Rheumatoid arthritis is a much more serious condition than osteoarthritis.

Question 73

Many of the infectious diseases that were thought to be eradicated have returned because ________.

A)people have stopped getting vaccinated
B)stress and lack of sleep have affected people's immunity
C)rates of obesity have increased.
D)there is more use of antibacterial soap and other products.

Question 74

Persistent diverticulosis can be life-threatening.

Question 75

___________ is usually the earliest defense mechanism the body provides.Once recognized,it causes the body to slow down and protect itself.

A)fever
B)antibody production
C)inflammation
D)pain

Question 76

Which of the following statements is true regarding influenza?

A)Only the elderly and young children get influenza.
B)The "C" form of the virus is most virulent.
C)If you contract one form of influenza, you may develop immunity to it, but you may not necessarily be immune to other forms of the disease.
D)Flu vaccinations are always effective if they are given in the summer, before the actual flu season starts.

Question 77

Vaginal secretions are an example of a high-risk fluid for HIV infection.

Question 78

This musculoskeletal disease occurs when the immune system attacks the body,producing antibodies that destroy or injure organs.This disease is ____________.

A)mononucleosis
B)chronic fatigue syndrome
C)lupus
D)fibromyalgia

Question 79

Periodontal diseases affect three out of four adults over the age of 35.

Question 80

Toxic Shock Syndrome is caused by a streptococcal bacteria.