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True or False? The keratin that makes up hair and nails; the hemoglobin in blood that transports oxygen; the antibodies that help the body’s immune system recognize and fight infection; the actin and myosin that contract and relax muscles; and the collagen in ligaments, tendons, and skin are all types of carbohydrates.

The World Health Organization promotes a six-component package of interventions for reducing the burden of cardiovascular disease that is summarized by which acronym?

Which level of prevention for lung cancer focuses on mitigating risk factors for people without cancer?

True or False? A lack of pedestrian walkways is an example of a determinant of health.

A(n) _____ approach draws on several traditional areas of academic study to understand complex issues.

True or False? The rational model for behavior change describes a three-step process: an experiential phase of engaging individuals in personal health assessments, an awareness phase of promoting desirable health behaviors, and a responsibility phase of supporting implementation of healthier behaviors.

Which of the following, an initiative started in the 1980s by UNICEF, focused on increasing child survival through promotion of four simple interventions?

True or False? Disease burden can be measured using either health metrics or economic indicators.

The blood pressure guidelines ordered by physicians after stroke are called ___________________ guidelines. 

What is the primary focus of a physical therapist’s initial evaluation for a patient admitted to acute care following a stroke? Think acute care, I don’t need to know every aspect of a physical therapy eval, only what is important for acute.    What are the most appropriate early interventions during the early phase of rehabilitation in the acute care setting for a stroke patient? A stroke patient in the acute care setting demonstrates moderate functional recovery and requires assistance with transfers and ambulation. The patient has good family support at home. What is the most appropriate discharge plan?