Question 1

Health involves not only the absence of disease,but also a positive sense of wellness.In other words,health is a multidimensional phenomenon-it includes physical,social,and psychological factors.

Accepted Answer

The statement is true. Health is a complex concept that encompasses multiple dimensions of a person's life, including their physical, social, and psychological well-being.

Question 2

The United States is the only developed nation without some form of universal health coverage for all citizens.

Accepted Answer

This statement is true. The United States is the only developed nation where access to healthcare is not considered a right and there is no universal healthcare coverage for all citizens.

Question 3

Functionalists emphasize the political,economic,and social forces that affect health and the health care delivery system.Among the issues of concern to this approach are the ability of all people to obtain health care; how race,class,and gender inequalities affect health and health care; power relationships between doctors and other health care workers; the dominance of the medical model of health care; and the role of profit in the health care system.

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Question 4

Crack cocaine is the most extensively used illegal drug in the United States.

Accepted Answer

According to the National Survey on Drug Use and Health, in 2019, marijuana was the most commonly used illicit drug, followed by prescription pain relievers, cocaine, and methamphetamine. While crack cocaine is a form of cocaine, it is not the most extensively used illegal drug in the United States.

Question 5

The medical-industrial complex encompasses both local physicians and hospitals as well as global health-related industries such as insurance companies and pharmaceutical and medical supply companies.

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The medical-industrial complex comprises local physicians and hospitals, as well as global health-related industries such as insurance companies and pharmaceutical and medical supply companies.

Question 6

Created in an effort to provide workers with health coverage by keeping costs down,health maintenance organizations (HMOs) provide,for a set monthly fee,total care with an emphasis on prevention to avoid costly treatment later.

Accepted Answer

HMOs aim to provide comprehensive health coverage with a focus on preventative care in order to reduce costs in the long run.

Question 7

There are many reasons for differences in life expectancy and infant mortality rates between low-income and high-income nations.Many people in low-income countries have insufficient or contaminated food; lack access to pure,safe water; and do not have adequate sewage and refuse disposal.

Accepted Answer

This statement is true. Lack of access to basic necessities such as food, water, and sanitation can lead to higher rates of mortality and lower life expectancy in low-income countries compared to high-income countries.

Question 8

In the 1960s and 1970s,the number of sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) increased rapidly with the introduction of the birth control pill,which led to women having more sexual partners and couples being less likely to use barrier contraceptives (such as condoms).

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The introduction of the birth control pill in the 1960s and 1970s led to an increase in the number of sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) because women were more likely to have multiple sexual partners and couples were less likely to use barrier methods of contraception such as condoms.

Question 9

Canada has a universal health care system-a health care system in which all citizens receive medical services paid for by tax revenues.In Canada,these revenues are supplemented by insurance premiums paid by all taxpaying citizens.

Accepted Answer

Canada does have a universal health care system where all citizens receive medical services paid for by tax revenues, but it is important to note that the system is also supplemented by insurance premiums paid by all taxpaying citizens.

Question 10

Life expectancy refers to an estimate of the average lifetime of people born in a specific year.

Accepted Answer

Life expectancy is an estimate of the average lifetime of people born in a specific year.

Question 11

The infant mortality rate is the number of deaths of infants under five years of age per 10,000 live births in a given year.The infant mortality rate in some low-income nations is staggering.

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Question 12

Two of the most common sources of disease and premature death are
marijuana and heroin use.

Accepted Answer

The two most common sources of disease and premature death are not marijuana and heroin use. Rather, they are tobacco use and poor diet/lack of physical activity.

Question 13

Throughout its history in the United States,medical care has been on a fee-for-service basis: patients are billed individually for each service they receive,including treatment by doctors,laboratory work,hospital visits,prescription,and other health-related expenses.

Accepted Answer

Throughout the history of the United States, medical care has been on a fee-for-service basis where patients are billed individually for each service they receive.

Question 14

Genital herpes is a sexually transmitted disease that produces a painful
rash on the genitals.Genital herpes cannot be cured.

Accepted Answer

Genital herpes currently has no known cure, though antiviral medications can help manage symptoms and reduce the frequency of outbreaks.

Question 15

Acute diseases are illnesses that are long-term or lifelong and that develop gradually or are present from birth.In contrast,chronic diseases are illnesses that strike suddenly and cause dramatic incapacitation and sometimes death.

Accepted Answer

The statement is incorrect. Acute diseases are illnesses that strike suddenly and cause dramatic incapacitation and sometimes death, while chronic diseases are long-term or lifelong and develop gradually or are present from birth.

Question 16

Contrary to popular belief,a woman who is HIV positive cannot pass the virus on to her child during pregnancy,childbirth,or breast feeding.

Accepted Answer

Unfortunately, this statement is false. Without proper medical intervention, there is a high risk of mother to child transmission of HIV during pregnancy, childbirth, and breastfeeding. However, with proper medical care, treatment, and precautions such as antiretroviral therapy, the risk of transmission can be significantly reduced.

Question 17

Holistic medicine is an approach to health care that focuses on prevention of illness and disease and is aimed at treating the whole person-body and mind-rather than just the part or parts in which symptoms occur.

Accepted Answer

This is an accurate definition of holistic medicine.

Question 18

The United States has two nationwide public health insurance programs,Medicare and Medicaid.Medicare is a jointly funded federal-state-local program,established to make health care more available to the poor,whereas Medicaid is a program for persons age 65 or older who are covered by Social Security or who are eligible and "buy into" the program by paying a monthly premium.

Accepted Answer

The explanation is incorrect. Medicaid is actually a program for low-income individuals and families, including those with disabilities. Medicare is a federally funded program for individuals age 65 or older, as well as those with certain disabilities or illnesses.

Question 19

Cultural ethnology is the study of the causes and distribution of health,disease,and impairment throughout a population.Typically,the targets of the study are disease agents,the environment,and the human host.

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Question 20

According to the functionalist approach,if society is to function as a stable system,it is important for people to be healthy and to contribute to their society.Consequently,sickness is viewed as a form of deviant behavior that must be controlled by society.

Accepted Answer

According to the functionalist approach, maintaining good health and contributing to society are important for societal stability. Sickness is seen as a form of deviance that disrupts the functioning of society, therefore controlling it becomes necessary for societal stability.

Quiz 18: Health, Health Care, and Disability