Physical Health Conditions: Definition and Classification - Practice Quiz

Question 1

Which of the following is caused by an external agent, such as bacteria or viruses?

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Influenza

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Cancer

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Heart disease

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Diabetes

Question 2

Which type of health condition does not have an identifiable external cause?

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Non-infectious

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Infectious

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Degenerative

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Acute

Question 3

Which of the following is the most prevalent degenerative condition?

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Osteoarthritis

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Influenza

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Diabetes

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Heart disease

Question 4

Which of the following is a significant risk factor for developing coronary heart disease?

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Smoking

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Balanced diet

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Regular exercise

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Low cholesterol levels

Question 5

Which of the following is the primary cause of mortality in the United Kingdom?

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Heart disease

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Cancer

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Stroke

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Respiratory disease

Question 6

Which of the following is NOT a recognized classification system for physical health conditions?

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DSM

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ICD

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SNOMED

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OPCS

Question 7

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of an acute condition?

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Irreversible tissue damage

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Sudden onset

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Short-term duration

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Immediate medical attention is required

Question 8

A health condition that persists for a prolonged period and may not have a cure is classified as:

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Chronic

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Acute

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Infectious

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Degenerative

Question 9

Pneumonia is an example of which type of condition?

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Infectious

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Non-infectious

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Acute

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Chronic

Question 10

Which of the following conditions is caused by the gradual deterioration of cells or tissues?

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Degenerative

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Acute

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Chronic

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Non-communicable

Question 11

According to the World Health Organization (WHO), health is defined as:

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A state of complete physical, mental, and social well-being

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The absence of disease or infirmity

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The ability to perform daily activities without pain or discomfort

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A dynamic state of balance between the body and its environment

Question 12

Which of the following is a non-communicable disease?

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Diabetes

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Influenza

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Malaria

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Tuberculosis

Question 13

Which of the following is a common symptom of a urinary tract infection (UTI)?

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Frequent urination

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Chest pain

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Swollen lymph nodes

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Fever

Question 14

The systematic arrangement of health conditions into distinct categories is known as:

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Classification

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Diagnosis

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Epidemiology

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Pathology

Question 15

What type of physical health condition is characterized by gradual deterioration over time?

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Chronic

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Acute

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Infectious

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Non-infectious

Question 16

What is the main purpose of classifying physical health conditions?

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To guide treatment and management

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To determine their causes

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To prevent their development

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To identify those at risk

Question 17

Which of the following is a defining characteristic of a chronic health condition?

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Prolonged existence, typically lasting more than three months

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Sudden onset with a brief duration (less than 3 months)

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Caused exclusively by infectious agents, such as bacteria or viruses

Question 18

What are the key features of degenerative conditions? Provide an example of a common degenerative health issue.

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Conditions that worsen over time due to cell and tissue damage. Example: Alzheimer's disease.

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Conditions caused by infections that can spread. Example: Common cold.

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Conditions present from birth without external causes. Example: Down syndrome.

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Conditions that appear suddenly and last briefly. Example: Broken bone.

Question 19

Which of the following provides the most comprehensive definition of a physical health condition?

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A disruption or abnormality in the normal structure or function of cells, tissues, or organs of the body.

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A temporary or permanent alteration in the body's state of well-being.

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A malfunction of the body's immune system.

Question 20

Which classification system groups health conditions based on their duration?

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Acute vs. chronic

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Infectious vs. non-infectious

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Congenital vs. acquired

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Degenerative vs. non-degenerative

Question 21

Identify an example of an acute health condition:

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Influenza

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Alzheimer's disease

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Diabetes

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Arthritis

Question 22

Which of the following is NOT a defining characteristic of a non-infectious health condition?

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Caused by a specific pathogen

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May involve inflammation

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Often self-limiting

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Can be congenital or acquired

Question 23

Which type of health condition is characterized by a gradual decline in function over time?

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Degenerative

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Non-infectious

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Congenital

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Acute

Question 24

Which of the following is an example of a congenital health condition?

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Cystic fibrosis

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Asthma

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Pneumonia

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Stroke

Question 25

Which classification system is commonly used for infectious health conditions?

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Causative agent

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Duration

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Body system affected

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Severity

Question 26

Which of the following is NOT a potential consequence of a health condition?

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Improved quality of life

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Death

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Pain

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Disability

Question 27

Which of the following health conditions can exhibit both acute and chronic phases?

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Asthma

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Chickenpox

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Alzheimer's disease

Question 28

Which factor is NOT considered when classifying health conditions?

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Patient's personal preferences

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Epidemiology

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Pathophysiology

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Prognosis