Deck 17: Traditional and Nontraditional Health Care

Question 1

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

Answer 1

D

Question 2

What is the procedure that identifies abnormal cells that may indicate cervical cancer?

A)LASIK procedure
B)PSA test
C)Pap smear
D)mammogram

Answer 2

C

Question 3

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

Answer 3

D

Question 4

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

Question 5

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

Question 6

What condition can be monitored by a home screening test?

A)pancreatic cancer
B)cystic fibrosis
C)HIV
D)osteoporosis

Question 7

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

Question 8

The study of the entire set of human genes is known as:

A)dietetics
B)genomics
C)oncology
D)gerontology

Question 9

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

Question 10

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

Question 11

How many species of bacteria live under the gum line?

A)150
B)200
C)250
D)300

Question 12

_____ 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

Question 13

The sticky film of bacteria that forms on the teeth is called:

A)decay
B)gingivitis
C)halitosis
D)plaque

Question 14

What is the term for your rate of breathing?

A)respiration rate
B)oxygen use
C)maximal oxygen uptake
D)respiratory reserve

Question 15

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.

Question 16

Which of the following is a vital sign?

A)blood pressure
B)cholesterol levels
C)bone density
D)PSA

Question 17

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

Question 18

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

Question 19

A home screening test for urinary tract infection measures:

A)protein
B)white blood cells
C)HIV
D)red blood cells

Question 20

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

A)orthodontia
B)periodontitis
C)gingivitis
D)halitosis

Question 21

The instrument used to listen to sounds made by the heart is a(n):

A)telescope
B)otoscope
C)ophthalmoscope
D)stethoscope

Question 22

Every year, Americans spend ____ on medical quackery.

A)$500 million
B)$1 billion
C)$5 billion
D)$10 billion

Question 23

Licensed healthcare professionals who specialize in problems of the feet are called:

A)orthodontists
B)occupational therapists
C)optometrists
D)podiatrists

Question 24

Your best defense against medical errors is:

A)information
B)malpractice insurance
C)using a doctor who only takes private insurance
D)having regular annual checkups

Question 25

High blood pressure is most likely to be an early warning sign of a:

A)a UTI
B)kidney damage
C)osteoporosis
D)an STI

Question 26

What percentage of U.S.adults report using complimentary and alternative medicine in the past 12 months?

A)18%
B)28%
C)38%
D)48%

Question 27

What percentage of patients who undergo LASIK surgery require additional surgery, or "enhancements," to sharpen their vision?

A)1 to 2
B)5 to 10
C)10 to 30
D)50 to 70

Question 28

What is the most common cosmetic operation?

A)face lift.
B)rhinoplasty
C)breast augmentation
D)liposuction

Question 29

Ambulatory or outpatient care that is provided in an emergency room or clinic is called:

A)non-managed care
B)primary care
C)secondary care
D)tertiary care

Question 30

Which practice describes an ancient Chinese form of medicine based on the philosophy that a cycle of energy circulates through the body to control health?

A)acupuncture
B)reflexology
C)reiki
D)visualization

Question 31

Integrative medicine refers to:

A)combining selected elements of conventional and alternative medicines
B)the use of Ayurvedic medicine
C)an approach to medicine that primarily uses mental imagery
D)the exclusive use of herbal medicines for treatment

Question 32

Medical records belong to the:

A)patient
B)doctor
C)health insurance company
D)hospital

Question 33

The American Society of Plastic Surgeons estimates the mortality rate for liposuction is 1 in ____ patients.

A)500
B)5,000
C)50,000
D)500,000

Question 34

A patient must agree to hospitalization, surgery, and other treatments.This is known as:

A)informed consent
B)a living will
C)malpractice
D)guardian consent

Question 35

A licensed healthcare professional who treats eye diseases and performs surgery is called an

A)ophthalmologist
B)optometrist
C)occupational therapist
D)orthodontist

Question 36

In ____ percent of malpractice, a doctor's attitude and inability to communicate effectively play a role.

A)10 to 20
B)30 to 40
C)50 to 60
D)70 to 80

Question 37

A dentist who specializes in straightening teeth practices:

A)ophthalmology
B)optometry
C)occupational therapy
D)orthodontics

Question 38

The instrument used to look into the eyes is called a(n):

A)telescope
B)otoscope
C)ophthalmoscope
D)stethoscope

Question 39

About _____ percent of people with tattoos say they regret getting the tattoo.

A)4
B)14
C)24
D)34

Question 40

The instrument used to spread the walls of the vagina during an exam is a:

A)lancet
B)hemocue
C)speculum
D)sphygmomanometer

Question 41

Health-care spending in the United States has soared to:

A)$513 billion
B)$926 billion
C)$1.3 trillion
D)$2.6 trillion

Question 42

____________________ medicine combines aspects of conventional and alternative medicines.

Question 43

One of the principles of ____________________ is that like cures like.

Question 44

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

Question 45

____________________ involves the insertion and manipulation of needles at specific points throughout the body.

Question 46

The approach to medicine that takes into account body, mind, emotions, and spirit is called
____________________ medicine.

Question 47

Women should start receiving a(n) ____________________ starting at 21 years of age.

Question 48

Which surgical procedure is most likely to be handled by an outpatient treatment center?

A)hip replacement
B)vasectomy
C)mastectomy
D)balloon angioplasty

Question 49

____________________ is surgery to remove fatty tissue.

Question 50

____________________ are recommendations for diagnosis and treatment of various health problems based on evidence from scientific research

Question 51

Highly specialized care that is available at university-affiliated hospitals and regional referral centers is called:

A)primary care
B)secondary care
C)tertiary care
D)alternative care

Question 52

An organization that provides health services on a fixed-contract basis is a:

A)fee-for-service plan
B)preferred provider organization
C)health maintenance organization
D)point-of-service plan

Question 53

____________________ is the early stage of gum disease.

Question 54

Your physician may check your pulse in various places, looking for signs of ____________________.

Question 55

The sticky film of bacteria that forms on the teeth is called ____________________.

Question 56

____________________ serve as the primary healthcare providers for more than half of all women.

Question 57

The Affordable Care Act is estimated to eventually provide insurance coverage for ____ uninsured Americans.

A)4 million
B)8 million
C)16 million
D)32 million

Question 58

About ____________________ of the population in the United States has limited ability to understand health information and to use that information to make good decisions about health and medical care.

Question 59

The choice of a medical treatment on the basis of large, randomized, and controlled research trials, and large prospective studies, is called ____________________.

Question 60

A(n) ____________________ records the electrical activity of the heart.

Question 61

The system in which health-care services and reimbursement are predetermined by third-party insurers is known as ____________________.

Question 62

Match the items below with the most appropriate description.
a.chiropractic medicine
f.72 per minute
b.15 to 20 per minute
g.homeopathy
c.naturopathy
h.acupuncture
d.Ayurveda
i.herbal medicine
e.biologically-based therapy
j.mind-body medicine
a traditional Indian medical treatment involving meditation, exercise, herbal medications, and nutrition

Question 63

Match the items below with the most appropriate description.
a.chiropractic medicine
f.72 per minute
b.15 to 20 per minute
g.homeopathy
c.naturopathy
h.acupuncture
d.Ayurveda
i.herbal medicine
e.biologically-based therapy
j.mind-body medicine
emphasizes natural treatments including diet and exercise

Question 64

Match the items below with the most appropriate description.
a.chiropractic medicine
f.72 per minute
b.15 to 20 per minute
g.homeopathy
c.naturopathy
h.acupuncture
d.Ayurveda
i.herbal medicine
e.biologically-based therapy
j.mind-body medicine
may include vitamins and herbs as well as special diets

Question 65

Match the items below with the most appropriate description.
a.chiropractic medicine
f.72 per minute
b.15 to 20 per minute
g.homeopathy
c.naturopathy
h.acupuncture
d.Ayurveda
i.herbal medicine
e.biologically-based therapy
j.mind-body medicine
based on the philosophy that a cycle of energy circulating through the body controls health

Question 66

Chiropractic medicine is based on the theory that many human diseases are caused by misalignment of the spine, also called ____________________.

Question 67

Match the items below with the most appropriate description.
a.chiropractic medicine
f.72 per minute
b.15 to 20 per minute
g.homeopathy
c.naturopathy
h.acupuncture
d.Ayurveda
i.herbal medicine
e.biologically-based therapy
j.mind-body medicine
normal respiration rate

Question 68

Match the items below with the most appropriate description.
a.chiropractic medicine
f.72 per minute
b.15 to 20 per minute
g.homeopathy
c.naturopathy
h.acupuncture
d.Ayurveda
i.herbal medicine
e.biologically-based therapy
j.mind-body medicine
normal pulse rate

Question 69

Identify three different home health tests that you might use on yourself, and explain the purpose of each test.

Question 70

Match the items below with the most appropriate description.
a.chiropractic medicine
f.72 per minute
b.15 to 20 per minute
g.homeopathy
c.naturopathy
h.acupuncture
d.Ayurveda
i.herbal medicine
e.biologically-based therapy
j.mind-body medicine
may include biofeedback and visualization

Question 71

Match the items below with the most appropriate description.
a.chiropractic medicine
f.72 per minute
b.15 to 20 per minute
g.homeopathy
c.naturopathy
h.acupuncture
d.Ayurveda
i.herbal medicine
e.biologically-based therapy
j.mind-body medicine
based on three fundamental principles: like cures like; treatment must always be individualized; and less is more

Question 72

____________________ care refers to ambulatory or outpatient care provided by a physician in an office, emergency room, or clinic.

Question 73

____________________ is a traditional Indian medical treatment involving meditation, exercise, herbal medications, and nutrition.

Question 74

____________________ includes dietary changes, steam baths, and exercise.

Question 75

Match the items below with the most appropriate description.
a.chiropractic medicine
f.72 per minute
b.15 to 20 per minute
g.homeopathy
c.naturopathy
h.acupuncture
d.Ayurveda
i.herbal medicine
e.biologically-based therapy
j.mind-body medicine
a method of treating disease, primarily through manipulating the bones and joints to restore normal nerve function.

Question 76

Match the items below with the most appropriate description.
a.chiropractic medicine
f.72 per minute
b.15 to 20 per minute
g.homeopathy
c.naturopathy
h.acupuncture
d.Ayurveda
i.herbal medicine
e.biologically-based therapy
j.mind-body medicine
an ancient form of medical treatment using substances derived from trees, flowers, ferns, seaweeds, and lichens to treat disease.

Question 77

List the normal range for vital signs.

Question 78

Discuss why knowing your family health history is important.

Question 79

____________________ refers to the provision of medical services and equipment to patients in the home to restore or maintain comfort, function, and health.

Question 80

A(n) ____________________ plan is a PPO that allows patients to use physicians outside the network.