SOLUTIONS
______ is a term that describes any individual who has an ill,
thin, wasted appearance. Correct Answer cachexia
A benign tumor grows uncontrollably.
a. True
b. False Correct Answer B
A BMI of 30 would indicate that an individual is obese.
a. True
b. False Correct Answer A
A chronic disease usually has which of the following elements?
a. As one ages, the occurrence of chronic
disease decreases.
b. It persists for a long period of time, often
for the person's entire life.
c. It happens suddenly but lasts only a short
while.
d. The common cold is a good example of a
chronic disease. Correct Answer B
A chronic disease usually has which of the following elements?
a. It is related to the respiratory system.
b. It happens suddenly but lasts only a short
while.
c. It persists for a long period of time, often
for the individual's entire lifetime.
d. It has a sudden onset. Correct Answer C
,A lifestyle factor would include _____. Correct Answer Stress
A normal BMI would be:
a. 18.5-24.9
b. <18.5
c. 36-40
d. 25-29 Correct Answer A
A nutritional imbalance such as ______ can be major sources of
diseases. Correct Answer Obesity
A physical examination would include which of the following?
a. Lab tests such as urinalysis and blood tests
b. X-rays
c. Auscultation, palpation, and percussion
d. Physical therapy Correct Answer C
A physical examination would include which of the following?
a. X-rays
b. Auscultation, palpation, and percussion
c. Lab tests
d. Physical therapy Correct Answer B
According to the CDC, this is the leading cause of serious, long-
term disability in the United States.
a. Cancer
b. Heart disease
c. Respiratory infections
d. Strokes Correct Answer D
, According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention,
the most common cause of death, due to disease, is:
a. heart disease
b. cancer
c. strokes
d. infections Correct Answer A
Adenomas, carcinomas, and sarcomas are examples of:
a. malnutrition
b. hyperplasia and neoplasms
c. trauma
d. impaired immunity Correct Answer B
All pathogens have the ability to cause a disease or disorder.
a. True
b. False Correct Answer A
An acute disease is short term and usually has a sudden onset.
a. True
b. False Correct Answer A
An individual with a body mass index (BMI) of 25-29 is
considered ______ . Correct Answer overweight
Antibodies are produced by which of the following elements?
a. Antigens
b. Foreign invaders
c. Allergens
d. Lymphocytes Correct Answer D
Antibodies are produced by which of the following?