NU 131 TEST BANK

NU 131 TEST BANK Chapter 1. Healthy Lifestyles – Test Questions 1. In early civilization, the cause of illness was attributed to: a. Infectious disease b. Microorganisms c. Contaminated food and water d. Natural and supernatural forces Answer: 2. The first understanding of disease processes occurred in (the): a. Early civilization b. 21st century c. 19th century d. Middle Ages Answer: 3. Despite all of the improvements and advancements in health care, several infectious diseases have recently resurfaced, including: a. Strep throat b. Tuberculosis c. Polio d. Mononucleosis Answer: 4. Healthy People 2020 identifies two major goals—eliminating health disparities and: a. Increasing peace and prosperity b. Eliminating all diseases c. Increasing the quality and years of healthy living d. Limiting population growth Answer: 5. An external force that can affect one’s health is (the): a. Mind b. Culture c. Heredity d. Hormones Answer: 6. Health promotion is: a. Goal oriented b. Natural c. Unplanned d. Special Answer: 7. Mrs. Jackson brings her 6-month-old infant to the clinic for immunization. This action demonstrates which of the following levels of disease prevention? a. Primary b. Secondary c. Tertiary d. Rehabilitative Answer: 8. A future national goal for health care is the: a. Reduction of services b. Decrease in managed care c. Increase in Medicaid contribution d. Elimination of disparities in health care Answer: 9. Inadequate nutrition contributes to diseases such as: a. Arthritis b. Lupus c. Cancer d. Hearing loss Answer: