TEST BANK FOR
HUMAN DISEASES
8TH EDITION BY
ZELMAN
(Chapter 1-17)
,Chapter 1: Human Diseases A Systemic Approach, 8th Edition by Zelman
Homework 1.1.1
What is the best definition of health?
A. the condition in which the human body is free from disease
B. the condition of relative well-being without the presence of disorders or syndromes
C. the condition of relative stability of internal structures under changing external conditions
D. the condition in which the human body performs its vital functions normally
Homework 1.1.2
What physical assessment technique produces sounds by tapping on specific areas of the body using
fingers, hands, or a small instrument?
A. inspection
B. auscultation
C. percussion
D. Palpation
Homework 1.1.3
What is the study of disease?
A. anthropology
B. chemistry
C. biology
D. Pathology
Homework 1.2.1
What is the leading cause of death in the United States?
A. malignant neoplasms (cancer)
B. cerebrovascular diseases (stroke)
C. diseases of the respiratory tract
,D. diseases of the heart
Homework 1.2.2
What category of disease is sickle cell anemia?
A. hereditary
B. infectious
C. degenerative
D. Metabolic
Homework 1.2.3
What category of disease best describes a disease in which the function or structure of the affected
tissues or organs progressively deteriorates over time?
A. inflammatory
B. neoplastic
C. metabolic
D. Degenerative
Homework 1.3.1
What is true regarding risk factors related to disease?
A. Risk factors are the etiology of disease.
B. Risk factors guarantee a disease will develop.
C. Risk factors are always present with the development of disease.
D. Risk factors increase a person's chance of developing a disease.
Homework 1.4.1
According to the United States Health and Human Services, what choice best demonstrates a component
of a healthy plate?
A. lean, fatty fish covering 50% of the plate
, B. green leafy vegetables covering 50% of the plate
C. whole grain rice covering 10% of the plate
D. enriched white rice covering 25% of the plate
Homework 1.4.2
The medical assistant is assisting the primary care provider during a client's annual health exam. Which
statement will the medical assistant most likely hear the provider tell the client regarding smoking
cessation?
A. "Within three months of quitting, an ex-smokers lung function begins to improve."
B. "Within one day of quitting, an ex-smoker's risk for heart attack drops."
C. "Within one week of quitting, an ex-smoker's risk for heart disease is about the same as that of
alifelong nonsmoker."
D. "Within five years of quitting, an ex-smoker's risk for heart disease is about the same as that of
alifelong nonsmoker."
HUMAN DISEASES
8TH EDITION BY
ZELMAN
(Chapter 1-17)
,Chapter 1: Human Diseases A Systemic Approach, 8th Edition by Zelman
Homework 1.1.1
What is the best definition of health?
A. the condition in which the human body is free from disease
B. the condition of relative well-being without the presence of disorders or syndromes
C. the condition of relative stability of internal structures under changing external conditions
D. the condition in which the human body performs its vital functions normally
Homework 1.1.2
What physical assessment technique produces sounds by tapping on specific areas of the body using
fingers, hands, or a small instrument?
A. inspection
B. auscultation
C. percussion
D. Palpation
Homework 1.1.3
What is the study of disease?
A. anthropology
B. chemistry
C. biology
D. Pathology
Homework 1.2.1
What is the leading cause of death in the United States?
A. malignant neoplasms (cancer)
B. cerebrovascular diseases (stroke)
C. diseases of the respiratory tract
,D. diseases of the heart
Homework 1.2.2
What category of disease is sickle cell anemia?
A. hereditary
B. infectious
C. degenerative
D. Metabolic
Homework 1.2.3
What category of disease best describes a disease in which the function or structure of the affected
tissues or organs progressively deteriorates over time?
A. inflammatory
B. neoplastic
C. metabolic
D. Degenerative
Homework 1.3.1
What is true regarding risk factors related to disease?
A. Risk factors are the etiology of disease.
B. Risk factors guarantee a disease will develop.
C. Risk factors are always present with the development of disease.
D. Risk factors increase a person's chance of developing a disease.
Homework 1.4.1
According to the United States Health and Human Services, what choice best demonstrates a component
of a healthy plate?
A. lean, fatty fish covering 50% of the plate
, B. green leafy vegetables covering 50% of the plate
C. whole grain rice covering 10% of the plate
D. enriched white rice covering 25% of the plate
Homework 1.4.2
The medical assistant is assisting the primary care provider during a client's annual health exam. Which
statement will the medical assistant most likely hear the provider tell the client regarding smoking
cessation?
A. "Within three months of quitting, an ex-smokers lung function begins to improve."
B. "Within one day of quitting, an ex-smoker's risk for heart attack drops."
C. "Within one week of quitting, an ex-smoker's risk for heart disease is about the same as that of
alifelong nonsmoker."
D. "Within five years of quitting, an ex-smoker's risk for heart disease is about the same as that of
alifelong nonsmoker."
