1. The World Health Organization defines health as
Complete physical, mental and social well-being.
2. Optimal wellness is the result
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Deliberative effort.
3. Individuals with chronic health conditions can achieve optimal health by taking a wellness approach to life.
True
4. ___________ focuses on optimizing well-being through cognitive actions more positive to health.
Salutogenesis
5. The science or study of disease origins is termed?
Pathogenesis
6. Which behavioral theory supports change as a step by step process?
Stages of Change Model
7. Which behavioral change theory was the first to be designed to study public health issues?
Health Belief Model
8. Regardless of the theoretical basis, the key component in changing a behavior is
The belief that you can succeed.
9. According to the US Centers for Disease Control and Health Promotion, the greatest influence on premature death or disability is
Individual behavior.
10. Which of the following is an example of a well stated behavior change goal?
Eight weeks from today, I will be walking at least 8000 steps per day as measured by my pedometer.
11. The person credited with initially equating positive health with wellness is
Halbert Dunn
12. The concept of Salutogenesis was first introduced by medical sociologist ____________.
Aaron Antonovsky
13. Hereditary factors have been shown to have the greatest influence on what disability or chronic condition individuals acquire
False
14. Which of the following is least accurate related to making a behavior change?
Knowledge about the negative effects of a behavior is sufficient to motivate the decision to change a behavior.
Operant Conditioning is one of the best known behavioral theories, (B) observed by a physiologist who was actually trying to study canine digestive habits.
Both part A and part B are true.
16. Operant Conditioning includes stimulus, response and reinforcement.
True
17. Which of the following is the primary motivation to change according to the health belief model?
Perceived threat or susceptibility.
18. Which behavior change theory is sometimes referred to as the trans-theoretical model of change?
Stages of Change Model
19. Using the Stages of Change Model, purchasing a new pair of running shoes and work-out clothing would indicate that the person is in what stage?
Preparation
20. What behavioral change theory is heavily influenced by confidence that the individual can perform the new behavior in a variety of circumstances?
Social Cognitive Theory
25. According to the USDHHS 2014 Executive Summary on leading health indicators related to the health objectives, which area identified below IS NOT getting worse?
Homicides per 100,000
26. Globalization has helped diffuse lessons learned in the US relative to best interventions to enhance and improve health. Which intervention listed below WAS NOT discussed?
Affordable, reliable transportation.
23. A particular type of health difference closely linked with social, economic or environmental disadvantage is termed a health
Disparity.
27. (A) Healthy People initiatives have traditionally focused on two broad goals (B) the newest Healthy People initiative continues to build upon these same two broad goals.
Part A is true and part B is false.
28. Which of the following statements is least accurate related to the Healthy People initiatives?
Healthy People objectives are not included unless there is baseline data with which to compare progress.
21. The US Department of Health and Human Services outlines health objectives for the nation, the current plan is published under the name
Healthy People 2020
22. The American College Health Association (ACHA) developed their own initiative to identify and track health objectives designed to improve health of students, staff and faculty in their campus communities. The ACHA document is named
Healthy Campus 2020
31. In order to achieve health equity for everyone, ongoing, sustained efforts to eliminate health disparities is needed.
True
29. The American College Health Association's plan similar to the Healthy People initiatives mirrors the same targeted behaviors as the USDHS.
False
30. Which of the following statements is most accurate related to the American College Health Association's (ACHA) campus health assessment?
The 2015 ACHA assessment indicated stress and poor sleep as major impediments to academic success.
24. The term used by the USDHHS to focus on the attainment of the highest level of health for all people is health
Equity.
32. (A) Educational level has little effect on one's health status, (B) access to nutritious food, safe housing, reliable transportation, clean environment and culturally sensitive health care providers influence health status.
Part A is false and part B is true.
33. HIT is transforming health care and health actions introducing a new age of health care for patients and providers.
True
34. Health care providers in the US are reluctant to use mHealth technologies to collect real time health data out of concern for patient privacy.
False
36. Poverty is the key driver in poor health outcomes in developing countries.
False
35. Which of the following statement is least accurate related to the United States' participation in global health initiatives?
The US does not need to be concerned about disease outbreaks that happen far from our shores.
39. (A) The target for adults meeting physical activity guidelines has been met (B) resulting in fewer adults becoming or continuing to be classifies as obese.
Part A is true and part B is false
40. Which statement is most accurate related to 2008 population distribution according to US Census data?
The majority of the population was female.
37. According to the data provided through the Healthy People initiative, fewer adolescents are using alcohol or illicit drugs.
True
38. Which of the following Leading Health Indicator has met its target based on the Healthy People initiative?
Environmental Quality. [Show Less]