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1. Which statement is the most inclusive definition of a Something that increases
risk factor? a person's chances of de-
veloping a disease
· Something that increases a person's chances of de-
veloping a disease
· Pollutants in the environment
2. Which are better steps to health? Select all that apply. - Protect yourself and your
family from the sun.
- Protect yourself and your family from the sun. - Follow safety instructions
- Follow safety instructions at home when using, stor- at home when using, stor-
ing, and disposing of hazardous materials. ing, and disposing of haz-
- Follow cancer screening guidelines. ardous materials.
- Be physically active on a regular basis. - Follow cancer screening
- Smoke a pack of cigarettes daily. guidelines.
- Eat 5 to 10 servings of vegetables and fruit daily. - Be physically active on a
- Visit your healthcare provider if you notice any regular basis
change in your normal state of health. - Eat 5 to 10 servings of
vegetables and fruit daily.
- Visit your healthcare
provider if you notice any
change in your normal
state of health
3. What benefits are gained by asking questions when - Data is collected.
someone has clinical manifestations of altered home- - Assumptions are chal-
ostasis? Select all that apply. lenged.
- Data is collected. - Evidence is located.
- Assumptions are challenged. - Insight is provided.
- Evidence is located.
- Insight is provided.
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4. Based on which factors are the number and types of -Cues related to body sys-
tests needed to confirm an alteration in health chosen? tem
Select all that apply. -Condition of the person
-Pathophysiologic process
-Cues related to body system suspected
-Preference of the healthcare provider
-Condition of the person
-Person's ability to pay for care
-Pathophysiologic process suspected
5. Pathogenesis The virus takes over cells in
the
mucous membranes and
starts
replicating itself
6. Etiology cause of disease
7. Predisposing Factors risk factors
ex. Anyone who works in
the public
with a large amount of
people
8. Prevention practicing health and safe-
ty habits to remain free of
disease and injury
9. What questions should be asked to learn more about "Are you having trouble
what is going on with their health? Select all that ap- breathing?"
ply. "How long have you been
feeling this way?"
"Are you having trouble breathing?" "Have you been around