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Download Review Questions: Health Dimensions, Wellness, Genetic Disorders, Stress & Safety - Prof. and more Study notes Health sciences in PDF only on Docsity! Chapter 1 Review Questions 1. What are the dimensions of health identified by the World Health Organization? 2. What is wellness? What are the dimensions of wellness? How is wellness conceptualized as a continuum? 3. What is the difference between the listed cause of death and the “actual cause” of death? 4. What is meant by the social determinants of health? 5. Explain the ecological model of health and wellness. 6. Give some examples of actions that fall into the category of community health. 7. How is public health defined? What are some examples of public health issues? 8. What is the difference between disease prevention and health promotion? 9. What are the main racial/ethnic groups that make up the American population? 10. What is the difference between ethnicity and race? 11. What theories have been proposed to explain the mechanisms by which social determinants impact health? 12. What are the two broad goals of Healthy People 2010? 13. What factors and questions are involved in making a health decision, according to the Health Belief Model? 14. Describe the stages of change in the Transtheoretical Model. 15. What is termination? What is relapse? 16. Describe several processes of change and the stages of change at which they are most useful? 17. What are the steps in a behavior change plan? 18. What are the three types of health literacy? What changes in our society have made health literacy more important? 19. What is the difference between correlational studies and experimental studies? 20. What questions should you ask when evaluating a health site on the Internet? 21. Why is childhood overweight and obesity a public health concern? 22. Give an example of a health-related ethical dilemma our society faces. Chapter 2 Review Questions 1. Describe features in a family history that would suggest a genetic link to a disease. 2. Describe the relationship among chromosomes, DNA, and genes. 3. How can a genetic mutation cause a disease? 4. What are the differences between an autosomal dominant disorder and an autosomal recessive disorder? 5. What is a single-gene disease? A multifactorial disease? 6. What are the chances that a child born to parents who are both carriers for a disease will have the disease? Will be a carrier for the disease? Will not have the genetic mutation? 7. If a person has a high genetic risk for heart disease, what options does the person have? 8. If a genetic mutation causes a disease or disability, why wouldn’t that mutation have been weeded out of the human genome many generations ago? 9. What are the different dimensions of temperament that have been observed in infants? What are some personality characteristics that may be related to temperament? 11. Describe three examples of auto safety technology under development. 12. What factors contribute to the high risk of pedestrian injuries and deaths among older adults? 13. Why is it important to have a bicycle that fits you properly? What are the components of a proper fit? 14. What are the four “S’s” to consider when buying a bicycle helmet? 15. What are three factors that influence a bicyclist’s safety in traffic? 16. What factors contribute to risk for drivers of ATVs? 17. What dangers are associated with boating? What one behavior contributes to 60 percent of boating-related deaths? 18. What are the most commonly occurring unintentional injuries in the home? 19. What factors contribute to falls among older adults? 20. What are the most common causes of fires in the home? What behaviors promote fire safety? 21. What are the three types of fire, and why is it important to use the right kind of fire extinguisher? 22. Describe several strategies that increase the likelihood of survival in the event of a fire. 23. What are three measures that have reduced the risk of poisoning by prescription and OTC medications? 24. What should you do in case of poisoning? 25. What are the signs that someone is choking? Describe the four steps of the Heimlich maneuver. 26. How does loud noise damage hearing? 27. Describe proper lifting technique to prevent back injury. What other factors contribute to back pain and injury? 28. Describe an ergonomically correct workstation setup for computer use. 29. What is carpal tunnel syndrome? How can it be treated? 30. What is the best safety strategy for individuals in the context of natural disasters?