What is the purpose of a routine physical exam?
To diagnose and treat problems, immunize, order tests, and encourage healthy living.
What is the body's main source of energy?
Carbohydrates
What is the purpose of a Snellen chart?
Measure far vision
What hormone is released when a person is stressed?
Adrenaline
At least how much physical activity should a person get every day?
20-30 minutes
How do you achieve emotional wellness?
By understanding your feelings and expressing them appropriately.
What is a therapeutic diet?
Modification of a normal diet for a health reason.
Treating your patient rudely because you are mad at a coworker is an example of what type of defense mechanism?
Displacement
True or False
The way a person responds to stress determines whether the stress is positive or negative?
True
Who has the right to make health care decisions for patients?
Patient's themselves
Which of the following is true of bloodborne pathogens?
Testing is the only way to know
Patients can be tested without giving permission
HIV/AIDS patients give up their right to privacy once diagnosed
Health care employees are required to provide a hepatitis C vaccination to their emplyees
Testing is the only way to know
What does the body use to build, maintain, and repair cells?
Proteins
Health care providers should be chosen according to whose needs?
The patient's needs
Which fight or flight situation is most likely to cause health problems?
A lot of stress over time
Define wellness
Preventing and treating health problems
What is the virus that causes AIDS?
HIV
Mr. Ryder is on a low-salt diet of 1500 mg or less per day. His consumption of salt for today so far is 800 mg. He would like to have an after-dinner snack. Based on the nutrition label, how much can Mr. Ryder consume without going over his daily salt intake?
One serving
A patient is farsighted. This means the patient can see _____________ well?
Objects that are farther away
Which defense mechanism involves not believing that a problem exists?
Denial
How can HBV, HCV, and HIV be transmitted?
What type of wellness is acquired through good relationships with other people?
Social
Holistic health care uses therapies from biomedical, complementary, and what other source?
Alternative medicine
Which type of medication requires a written authorization from a physician or dentist to a pharmacist?
Prescription
Which defense mechanism involves using an excuse that is likely to be more acceptable instead of the real reason?
Rationalization
Which organization researches, promotes, and trains professionals in complementary medical practices?
National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health