PSW 1024 MIDTERM EXAM QUESTIONS
WITH CORRECT ANSWERS
what is the definition on health? - CORRECT ANSWER-a state of complete physical, mental, and social
well-being and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity
what is the definition of wellness? - CORRECT ANSWER-refers to promoting good health and reducing
risk of disease with a holistic approach
what is holism? - CORRECT ANSWER-a concept that considers the whole person
What are the dimensions of health? - CORRECT ANSWER--physical
-emotional
-social
-spiritual
-cognitive
what factors contribute to physical health? - CORRECT ANSWER--genetics and lifestyle
-regular exercise
-maintaining optimal body weight
-healthy diet
-safety practices
what factors contribute to emotional health? - CORRECT ANSWER--when people feel good about
themselves
-have strong-self esteem, self-control, and self awareness
what factors contribute to social health? - CORRECT ANSWER--stable relationships
-approaching others with respect, warmth, openness and trust
PSW 1024 MIDTERM EXAM QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT ANSWERS
,what factors contribute to spiritual health? - CORRECT ANSWER--believing in a purpose greater than the
self
-may involve being a member of a formal religion
what factors contribute to cognitive health? - CORRECT ANSWER--keeping the mind active and creative
-cognitively healthy people maintain curiosity throughout life
-they analyze, question, reason and solve problems
how can we promote our clients cognitive health? - CORRECT ANSWER--take part in activities like
reading, puzzles, crosswords, sudoku, knitting, crafting
what are the 5 main factors that influence our health? - CORRECT ANSWER-1. personal lifestyle choices
2. stress
3. personal beliefs about healthcare
4. social relationships and belonging
5. sense of control
What are the 12 determinants of health? - CORRECT ANSWER-1. Income & social status - most
influential
2. Social Support networks
3. Education & Literacy
4. Employment & working conditions
5. Physical environments
6. Biology & genetic endowment
7. Individual health practices and coping
8. Healthy child development
9. Health services
10. Gender
11. Culture
PSW 1024 MIDTERM EXAM QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT ANSWERS
, 12. Social environments
expand on Income and Social status (determinant of health) - CORRECT ANSWER-high income
determines living conditions, such as safe housing, good nutrition
expand on Social Support Networks (determinant of health) - CORRECT ANSWER-support from friends,
family and community is associated with better health
expand on Education and Literacy (determinant of health) - CORRECT ANSWER--health status improves
with level of education
-education is closely connected to socioeconomic status
expand on Employment and Working Conditions (determinant of health) - CORRECT ANSWER-
unemployment, underemployment, stressful or unsafe work are associated with poor health
expand on Physical Environments (determinant of health) - CORRECT ANSWER--All aspects of physical
environment (both natural and manmade) directly affect our environmental health.
-Some aspects include: air quality, noise level, water and soil conditions, presence of pests.
expand on Personal Health Practices and Coping Skills (determinant of health) - CORRECT ANSWER-
Individuals can take actions to prevent diseases and promote self- care, cope with challenges, develop
self-reliance, solve problems and make choices that enhance health.
expand on Healthy Child Development (determinant of health) - CORRECT ANSWER-Child's development
is greatly affected by the housing condition, environment, family income, the level of parents' education,
access to dental and medical health, access to nutritious food.
expand on Biology and Genetic Endowment (determinant of health) - CORRECT ANSWER-Genetic
endowment is a person's tendency towards a wide range of individual responses that affect health
status.
expand on Gender (determinant of health) - CORRECT ANSWER-Gender refers to the role, personality,
traits, attitudes, behaviour, values, and relative power and influence assigned to the sexes by society.
PSW 1024 MIDTERM EXAM QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT ANSWERS
WITH CORRECT ANSWERS
what is the definition on health? - CORRECT ANSWER-a state of complete physical, mental, and social
well-being and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity
what is the definition of wellness? - CORRECT ANSWER-refers to promoting good health and reducing
risk of disease with a holistic approach
what is holism? - CORRECT ANSWER-a concept that considers the whole person
What are the dimensions of health? - CORRECT ANSWER--physical
-emotional
-social
-spiritual
-cognitive
what factors contribute to physical health? - CORRECT ANSWER--genetics and lifestyle
-regular exercise
-maintaining optimal body weight
-healthy diet
-safety practices
what factors contribute to emotional health? - CORRECT ANSWER--when people feel good about
themselves
-have strong-self esteem, self-control, and self awareness
what factors contribute to social health? - CORRECT ANSWER--stable relationships
-approaching others with respect, warmth, openness and trust
PSW 1024 MIDTERM EXAM QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT ANSWERS
,what factors contribute to spiritual health? - CORRECT ANSWER--believing in a purpose greater than the
self
-may involve being a member of a formal religion
what factors contribute to cognitive health? - CORRECT ANSWER--keeping the mind active and creative
-cognitively healthy people maintain curiosity throughout life
-they analyze, question, reason and solve problems
how can we promote our clients cognitive health? - CORRECT ANSWER--take part in activities like
reading, puzzles, crosswords, sudoku, knitting, crafting
what are the 5 main factors that influence our health? - CORRECT ANSWER-1. personal lifestyle choices
2. stress
3. personal beliefs about healthcare
4. social relationships and belonging
5. sense of control
What are the 12 determinants of health? - CORRECT ANSWER-1. Income & social status - most
influential
2. Social Support networks
3. Education & Literacy
4. Employment & working conditions
5. Physical environments
6. Biology & genetic endowment
7. Individual health practices and coping
8. Healthy child development
9. Health services
10. Gender
11. Culture
PSW 1024 MIDTERM EXAM QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT ANSWERS
, 12. Social environments
expand on Income and Social status (determinant of health) - CORRECT ANSWER-high income
determines living conditions, such as safe housing, good nutrition
expand on Social Support Networks (determinant of health) - CORRECT ANSWER-support from friends,
family and community is associated with better health
expand on Education and Literacy (determinant of health) - CORRECT ANSWER--health status improves
with level of education
-education is closely connected to socioeconomic status
expand on Employment and Working Conditions (determinant of health) - CORRECT ANSWER-
unemployment, underemployment, stressful or unsafe work are associated with poor health
expand on Physical Environments (determinant of health) - CORRECT ANSWER--All aspects of physical
environment (both natural and manmade) directly affect our environmental health.
-Some aspects include: air quality, noise level, water and soil conditions, presence of pests.
expand on Personal Health Practices and Coping Skills (determinant of health) - CORRECT ANSWER-
Individuals can take actions to prevent diseases and promote self- care, cope with challenges, develop
self-reliance, solve problems and make choices that enhance health.
expand on Healthy Child Development (determinant of health) - CORRECT ANSWER-Child's development
is greatly affected by the housing condition, environment, family income, the level of parents' education,
access to dental and medical health, access to nutritious food.
expand on Biology and Genetic Endowment (determinant of health) - CORRECT ANSWER-Genetic
endowment is a person's tendency towards a wide range of individual responses that affect health
status.
expand on Gender (determinant of health) - CORRECT ANSWER-Gender refers to the role, personality,
traits, attitudes, behaviour, values, and relative power and influence assigned to the sexes by society.
PSW 1024 MIDTERM EXAM QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT ANSWERS
