HLST 200 FINALS SAMPLE Exam Questions
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What is the intoxicating substance in beer, wine, and liquor?
Ethanol
Nick and Roland are identical twins who go out drinking together. Their body size is the same. Nick
drinks alcohol regularly, but Roland does not. After three bottles of the same kind of beer each,
Roland looks and acts drunk, while Nick still appears to be functioning normally. Who has a higher
BAC?
Nick
The two major factors that affect how quickly your system will absorb alcohol are the amount of food
in your stomach at the time of drinking and
The alcohol concentration in your drink.
Jodie is stressed about an upcoming exam, but Pearl is very calm and relaxed. If they both drink the
same amount of alcohol, who will absorb the alcohol quicker?
Not enough information given
Heavy drinkers of alcohol have reduced sexual functioning.
Get cold easily and retain water and have skin disorders.
Vivian urinates frequently while she consumes alcohol. Why?
Alcohol is a diuretic
What types of gastrointestinal cancers are associated with long-term alcohol use?
Stomach and esophageal
The following are examples of "sauced" tobacco EXCEPT:
The addition of spices to tobacco products, Saucing is a process in which tobacco is treated with
various flavorings, sweeteners, and moistening agents to enhance its flavor and aroma.
Elaine's three roommates have all contracted the flu. What main factor will determine whether Elaine
gets sick too?
The strength of Elaine's immune system
Anna has a sty in her left eye. What bacteria is the most probable cause of this infection?
Staphylococcus (staph)
Lillian does not give her four-year-old daughter aspirin for flu symptoms because aspirin may cause
Reye's syndrome
Garrett's eyes and skin have a yellowish tint and he has dark yellow urine along with fever, headache,
and nausea. What is the most probable cause of his condition?
Hepatitis
, The herpes zoster varicella virus, if reactivated, can develop into a disease known as
Shingles
Secondary damage from chlamydia in females includes
Sterility and pelvic inflammatory disease
What is the treatment for syphilis?
Antibiotics are prescribed to kill the bacteria
The greatest threat from venereal warts is the tendency for precancerous changes in cells. This
process is called
Dysplasia
Which of the following is not a high-risk body fluid for HIV transmission?
Saliva
All of the following are true about HIV, EXCEPT
It is not transmitted via insects
Which is NOT a preventive measure for osteoporosis?
Weight-bearing exercises
Geraldine passes a bit of urine each time she coughs or sneezes. This is called urinary
Incontinences
Elizabeth suffers from increased pressure within her eyeball. This problem is called
Glaucoma.
Tony has just been diagnosed in the early stages of Alzheimer's disease. When he asks his doctor what
caused his disease, the doctor tells him that
It is caused by a genetic predisposition
David's grandfather is 75. What subcategory of old age does he fall within?
Old-old
Why do studies not record a higher prevalence of heavy drinking in the elderly?
They under-report their drinking habits
If you are a smoker, which of the following factors is most likely to affect your lung cancer risk?
The age at which you started smoking
Which of the following statements about nicotine is true?
With 100% Verified Answers
What is the intoxicating substance in beer, wine, and liquor?
Ethanol
Nick and Roland are identical twins who go out drinking together. Their body size is the same. Nick
drinks alcohol regularly, but Roland does not. After three bottles of the same kind of beer each,
Roland looks and acts drunk, while Nick still appears to be functioning normally. Who has a higher
BAC?
Nick
The two major factors that affect how quickly your system will absorb alcohol are the amount of food
in your stomach at the time of drinking and
The alcohol concentration in your drink.
Jodie is stressed about an upcoming exam, but Pearl is very calm and relaxed. If they both drink the
same amount of alcohol, who will absorb the alcohol quicker?
Not enough information given
Heavy drinkers of alcohol have reduced sexual functioning.
Get cold easily and retain water and have skin disorders.
Vivian urinates frequently while she consumes alcohol. Why?
Alcohol is a diuretic
What types of gastrointestinal cancers are associated with long-term alcohol use?
Stomach and esophageal
The following are examples of "sauced" tobacco EXCEPT:
The addition of spices to tobacco products, Saucing is a process in which tobacco is treated with
various flavorings, sweeteners, and moistening agents to enhance its flavor and aroma.
Elaine's three roommates have all contracted the flu. What main factor will determine whether Elaine
gets sick too?
The strength of Elaine's immune system
Anna has a sty in her left eye. What bacteria is the most probable cause of this infection?
Staphylococcus (staph)
Lillian does not give her four-year-old daughter aspirin for flu symptoms because aspirin may cause
Reye's syndrome
Garrett's eyes and skin have a yellowish tint and he has dark yellow urine along with fever, headache,
and nausea. What is the most probable cause of his condition?
Hepatitis
, The herpes zoster varicella virus, if reactivated, can develop into a disease known as
Shingles
Secondary damage from chlamydia in females includes
Sterility and pelvic inflammatory disease
What is the treatment for syphilis?
Antibiotics are prescribed to kill the bacteria
The greatest threat from venereal warts is the tendency for precancerous changes in cells. This
process is called
Dysplasia
Which of the following is not a high-risk body fluid for HIV transmission?
Saliva
All of the following are true about HIV, EXCEPT
It is not transmitted via insects
Which is NOT a preventive measure for osteoporosis?
Weight-bearing exercises
Geraldine passes a bit of urine each time she coughs or sneezes. This is called urinary
Incontinences
Elizabeth suffers from increased pressure within her eyeball. This problem is called
Glaucoma.
Tony has just been diagnosed in the early stages of Alzheimer's disease. When he asks his doctor what
caused his disease, the doctor tells him that
It is caused by a genetic predisposition
David's grandfather is 75. What subcategory of old age does he fall within?
Old-old
Why do studies not record a higher prevalence of heavy drinking in the elderly?
They under-report their drinking habits
If you are a smoker, which of the following factors is most likely to affect your lung cancer risk?
The age at which you started smoking
Which of the following statements about nicotine is true?
