MIDTERM TEST
One of the most widespread sexually transmitted diseases in the world is:
a) Genital warts
b) Genital herpes
c) AIDS
d)
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All of the following are warnings of a suicide, except:
a) a preoccupation with themes of death
b) increased interest in work or classes
c) marked changes in personal appearance
d) giving away of prized possessions
The component of health that extends to a sense of being part of some larger
form of existence is:
a) Spiritual.
b) Physical
c) Social
d) Mental
A person who is attracted to both sexes is considered to be:
a) Homosexual
b) Heterosexual
c) Bisexual
d) None of the above
Getting immunized against diseases such as polio is an example of:
a) primary prevention.
b) health promotion.
c) secondary prevention.
d) tertiary prevention.
Child sexual abuse occurs most often in:
a) public bathrooms.
b) public parks.
c) the child''s home.
d) the abuser''s home.
According the Centers for disease control and Prevention(CDC), which of the
following is considered to be a public health achievement during the twentieth
century?
a) Vaccination
b) Cardiovascular disease
c) Maternal and Infant care
d) Workplace Safety
e) All of the above are correct
Mortality refers to:
a) death rates.
b) illness rates.
c) wellness.
d) tertiary prevention.
The presence or absence of support, encouragement, or discouragement that
significant people in your life bring to a situation is called a(n):
a) predisposing factor.
b) enabling factor.
c) relationship factor.
d) reinforcing factor.
During which stage of the Stages of Change Theory does it require vigilance,
attention to detail, and long term commitment:
a) Precontemplation stage
b) Action stage
c) Preparation stage
d) Maintenance stage
Typically, many health care professionals practice what type of disease
prevention?
a) Primary
b) Secondary
c) Predisposing
d) Tertiary
One of the most effective strategies for changing behaviors is often learned by
watching others. This is called:
a) Reinforcement
b) Shaping
c) Modeling
d) Rational-Emotive Therapy
Taking preventative steps that stop a health problem before it starts is called:
a) Primary prevention.
b) Secondary prevention.
c) Wellness
d) Health promotion
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