SFU PSYC 365 Chapters 1-12 of Psychology of Health
and Health Care questions with correct answers
A-delta fibres Correct Answer-the afferent peripheral fibres that are
associated with transmitting sharp, distinct pain
Absorption Correct Answer-the process by which nutrients move from
the digestive tract to the bloodstream and the lymphatic system; occurs
primarily in the small intestine
Acceleration-deceleration anjury Correct Answer-type of concussion
that occurs when an immobile head is hit with a mobile object, or a
moving head hits an immobile object
acceptance Correct Answer-the final stage of Kubler-Ross's theory of
death and dying, in which people achieve a peaceful acceptance of their
own death
Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome Correct Answer-a disease that
develops as the result of the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV); the
body's compromised immune system makes it susceptible to a host of
other infections
active leisure Correct Answer-a positive experience that is associated
with activities such as hobbies, playing a musical instrument, and
exercise
,active-passive model Correct Answer-situation in which patients are
unable to participate in their care or to make decisions because of their
medical condition
acupuncture Correct Answer-an ancient Chinese pain control technique
that involves the insertion of fine needles to create stimulation to
peripheral nerves
acute illness Correct Answer-illness with defined beginning and end
acute pain Correct Answer-pain that lasts less than 6 months and serves
to warn of impending tissue damage or the need for convalescent
(recovery) rest
acute stressor Correct Answer-stressor that is immediate in its duration
and proximity
addiction Correct Answer-state of being physically or psychologically
dependent on a substance
addictive smokers Correct Answer-smokers who develop a
psychological dependence on smoking and are keenly aware when they
are not smoking
adherence Correct Answer-degree to which patients carry out the
behaviours and treatments that physicians and other health professionals
recommend
,adjuvant therapy Correct Answer-therapy used in conjunction with other
therapy
adrenal cortex Correct Answer-the outer portion of the adrenal gland; at
times of stress supplies hormones to the body that provide energy and
increase blood pressure, but that can adversely affect the body's ability
to resist and recover from disease
adrenal medulla Correct Answer-the central portion of the adrenal gland;
secretes catecholamines (containing both adrenaline and noradrenaline)
when the hypothalamus initiates the stress response
advanced illness Correct Answer-stage of illness at which death is
imminent
advanced-practice nursing Correct Answer-nursing that includes
teaching, consulting, and research within a specialty area where superior
clinical skills and judgement are acquired through a combination of
experience and education
aerobic exercise Correct Answer-exercise, such as jogging, that involves
the increased consumption of oxygen over and extended period of time
afferent (sensory) neurons Correct Answer-nerve cells that conduct
impulses from a sense organ to the central nervous system, or from
lower to higher levels in the spinal cord and brain
, agency-provided support Correct Answer-social support provided by
agencies and organizations that have been formed to fill the void when
naturally occurring support is either lacking or unavailable
agent Correct Answer-in epidemiology, the means by which a disease
spreads
alarm Correct Answer-the initial phase of Selye's General Adaptation
Syndrome in which the body mobilizes its defences against a stressor
alcohol dependency syndrome model Correct Answer-a theory
suggesting that for a variety of reasons people do not exercise control
over their drinking, and this leads to problem drinking
alcohol myopia Correct Answer-a drinker's decreased ability to engage
in insightful cognitive processing
allostatic load Correct Answer-the long-term physiological impact of
chronic exposure to stress
alternative treatment Correct Answer-any intervention or treatment that
is not allopathic
and Health Care questions with correct answers
A-delta fibres Correct Answer-the afferent peripheral fibres that are
associated with transmitting sharp, distinct pain
Absorption Correct Answer-the process by which nutrients move from
the digestive tract to the bloodstream and the lymphatic system; occurs
primarily in the small intestine
Acceleration-deceleration anjury Correct Answer-type of concussion
that occurs when an immobile head is hit with a mobile object, or a
moving head hits an immobile object
acceptance Correct Answer-the final stage of Kubler-Ross's theory of
death and dying, in which people achieve a peaceful acceptance of their
own death
Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome Correct Answer-a disease that
develops as the result of the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV); the
body's compromised immune system makes it susceptible to a host of
other infections
active leisure Correct Answer-a positive experience that is associated
with activities such as hobbies, playing a musical instrument, and
exercise
,active-passive model Correct Answer-situation in which patients are
unable to participate in their care or to make decisions because of their
medical condition
acupuncture Correct Answer-an ancient Chinese pain control technique
that involves the insertion of fine needles to create stimulation to
peripheral nerves
acute illness Correct Answer-illness with defined beginning and end
acute pain Correct Answer-pain that lasts less than 6 months and serves
to warn of impending tissue damage or the need for convalescent
(recovery) rest
acute stressor Correct Answer-stressor that is immediate in its duration
and proximity
addiction Correct Answer-state of being physically or psychologically
dependent on a substance
addictive smokers Correct Answer-smokers who develop a
psychological dependence on smoking and are keenly aware when they
are not smoking
adherence Correct Answer-degree to which patients carry out the
behaviours and treatments that physicians and other health professionals
recommend
,adjuvant therapy Correct Answer-therapy used in conjunction with other
therapy
adrenal cortex Correct Answer-the outer portion of the adrenal gland; at
times of stress supplies hormones to the body that provide energy and
increase blood pressure, but that can adversely affect the body's ability
to resist and recover from disease
adrenal medulla Correct Answer-the central portion of the adrenal gland;
secretes catecholamines (containing both adrenaline and noradrenaline)
when the hypothalamus initiates the stress response
advanced illness Correct Answer-stage of illness at which death is
imminent
advanced-practice nursing Correct Answer-nursing that includes
teaching, consulting, and research within a specialty area where superior
clinical skills and judgement are acquired through a combination of
experience and education
aerobic exercise Correct Answer-exercise, such as jogging, that involves
the increased consumption of oxygen over and extended period of time
afferent (sensory) neurons Correct Answer-nerve cells that conduct
impulses from a sense organ to the central nervous system, or from
lower to higher levels in the spinal cord and brain
, agency-provided support Correct Answer-social support provided by
agencies and organizations that have been formed to fill the void when
naturally occurring support is either lacking or unavailable
agent Correct Answer-in epidemiology, the means by which a disease
spreads
alarm Correct Answer-the initial phase of Selye's General Adaptation
Syndrome in which the body mobilizes its defences against a stressor
alcohol dependency syndrome model Correct Answer-a theory
suggesting that for a variety of reasons people do not exercise control
over their drinking, and this leads to problem drinking
alcohol myopia Correct Answer-a drinker's decreased ability to engage
in insightful cognitive processing
allostatic load Correct Answer-the long-term physiological impact of
chronic exposure to stress
alternative treatment Correct Answer-any intervention or treatment that
is not allopathic
