Deck 11: Health and Health Care

Question 1

In the context of gender differences in health, women differ from men in that women:

A) have more life-threatening chronic diseases at younger ages.
B) have higher rates of debilitating diseases.
C) are less likely to die of coronary heart disease at any age.
D) are less likely to suffer from depression.

Answer 1

B

Question 2

Which of the following ethnic groups is least likely to have health insurance?

A) African Americans
B) Asian Americans
C) Hispanics/Latinos
D) Native Americans

Answer 2

C

Question 3

The Malaysian Family Life Survey found that:

A) older adults who exercised had low levels of depression.
B) older adults who exercised had high life expectancy.
C) older adults who had daily contact with their children were protected from illness.
D) older adults who had daily contact with their children had less of a weight problem.

Answer 3

C

Question 4

The degree of difficulty that people experience in performing activities of daily life is referred to as:

A) functional capability.
B) diagnostic measurement.
C) functional status.
D) dysfunctional tasks.

Question 5

Which of the following statements is true about lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) individuals?

A) Lesbians and bisexual older women report a lower risk of cardiovascular disease than heterosexual women.
B) Older gay and bisexual men have poorer physical health than heterosexual men.
C) Nearly 90 percent of LGBT individuals have a disability.
D) Transgender individuals have lower levels of perceived stress than other older people.

Question 6

In the context of cultural differences in health, the Japanese differ from the Americans in that the Japanese:

A) are more likely to encourage an individualistic culture to take care of their aging parents.
B) have higher rates of death from heart disease.
C) have lower rates of death from cancer.
D) are less likely to believe that children are responsible for taking care of their aging parents.

Question 7

Activity undertaken by an individual to promote good health and prevent health problems is called:

A) healthy lifestyle.
B) health prevention.
C) health behavior.
D) health maintenance.

Question 8

Many elderly people who "power walk" are likely to do so in shopping malls. There are several advantages of exercise. Which of the following is NOT one of these advantages?

A) Elderly people who exercise are likely to be fit.
B) Elderly people who exercise are likely to keep their weight under control.
C) Elderly people who exercise are likely to have greater memory power.
D) Elderly people who exercise are likely to have fewer backaches and joint problems.

Question 9

The best possible medium to communicate health care issues with ethnic/racial subordinate groups is through:

A) social groups and clubs.
B) television ads.
C) newspaper ads.
D) magazine ads.

Question 10

Studies have consistently found a link between socioeconomic status (SES) and health. Which of the following is the best indicator of SES for the elderly?

A) occupation
B) income
C) education
D) retirement

Question 11

The ethnic group that is, on the whole, healthier than other ethnic groups is the:

A) African Americans.
B) Asian Americans.
C) Hispanics/Latinos.
D) Native Americans.

Question 12

Which theory suggests that people who begin life with greater resources continue to have opportunities to accumulate them in later years?

A) convergence theory
B) cumulative disadvantage theory
C) contingent theory
D) income disparity theory

Question 13

In a recent study conducted regarding the intensity of exercise vs. the quantity, researchers discovered that:

A) the amount of exercise one does may be more important than the intensity.
B) the intensity of exercise made the biggest difference.
C) there are no limits on how much one can exercise in a week.
D) the quantity of exercise made no significant difference to the aerobic fitness of the patients.

Question 14

The ethnic group with the highest risk of diabetes, high blood pressure, and stroke is the:

A) Asian Americans.
B) African Americans.
C) Hispanics/Latinos.
D) Native Americans.

Question 15

In the context of racial differences in health, African Americans differ from whites in that African Americans:

A) are more likely to have diabetes and stroke.
B) are more likely to have cancer and heart disease.
C) receive more tax benefits from Social Security programs.
D) receive more incentives for investing in health care.

Question 16

There are several advantages of having a social support system. It is associated with better physical functioning and:

A) reduction in illness.
B) better diet.
C) reduced risk of mortality.
D) lower level of depression.

Question 17

Identify an accurate statement about older Hispanics.

A) They are healthier than Asians.
B) They are least likely to be eligible for Medicare.
C) They have higher mortality than non-Hispanics.
D) They have higher levels of income than Asians.

Question 18

There are advantages and disadvantages to alcohol consumption. Which of the following is NOT an advantage?

A) People who drink an occasional glass of wine with dinner have a lower risk of having a stroke than nondrinkers.
B) Alcohol consumption enables people to lose weight.
C) Alcohol consumption appears to protect against heart disease.
D) People who drink an occasional glass of wine with dinner have a lower risk of mortality than nondrinkers.

Question 19

According to the Center for Health Statistics, among people 65 and older, the most common chronic condition for both men and women is:

A) heart disease.
B) hypertension.
C) diabetes.
D) cancer.

Question 20

The major cause of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease is _____.

A) alcoholism
B) food poisoning
C) smoking
D) binge eating

Question 21

The first stage of the epidemiologic transition is characterized by a decline in deaths from epidemics and famine.

Question 22

In one study, physicians expressed several concerns about treating elderly patients. Which of the following is NOT an area of concern?

A) The elderly have complex health problems.
B) The elderly are at risk of rapid decline.
C) Physicians might not get paid for their services.
D) It is frustrating to treat chronic diseases.

Question 23

Some studies have found that physicians have a/an _____ view of older people.

A) uncaring
B) positive
C) biased and stereotyped
D) unhealthy

Question 24

Women have higher rates of disability than men. This can be attributed in part to their longer life expectancy.

Question 25

In the context of health lifestyles, currently Hispanic women are most likely to smoke.

Question 26

One of the reasons that employers are unwilling to pay for retiree health insurance is that the cost of retiree health benefits has increased substantially.

Question 27

Poor communication between older patients and physicians is cited as one of the reasons for the under-treatment of the elderly. How might the communication problem between older patients and doctors be addressed?

Question 28

Which of the following was NOT part of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act of 2010?

A) increased regulations on insurance companies
B) allowing children to stay on their parents' policies until age 26
C) eliminating the donut hole in Medicare
D) paying for care in an assisted living facility

Question 29

People who drink an occasional glass of wine with dinner have a lower risk of mortality than nondrinkers.

Question 30

One study indicates that the amount of exercise is more important than the intensity.

Question 31

Several studies have found social support to have a positive effect on the cardiovascular, endocrine, and immune systems.

Question 32

Capitation refers to a method of payment in which reimbursement to the health care provider is set after the service is provided.

Question 33

Until the 1950s, the primary means for reimbursing physicians was through:

A) health insurance.
B) fee-for-service.
C) payment plan.
D) social insurance plan.

Question 34

In contrast to the rest of the population, the number of elderly people who are obese has been decreasing in recent years.

Question 35

The main purpose of health maintenance organizations or managed care is to:

A) achieve efficiency and control costs.
B) provide better diagnosis of illness.
C) encourage patients to see specialists.
D) reduce the amount of drugs prescribed.

Question 36

The number of people who smoke has steadily been declining since the 1980s.

Question 37

It has been observed that efforts to educate ethnic/racial groups on health issues have not been successful because they are promoted through the mass media. What are some programs that might be used to address ethnic/racial groups' health issues?