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clmills979 · **on:** Jul 23, 2018

The economic stability of individuals or families can determine whether they are willing to seek preventive care or screening examinations. Which statements about screening examinations are true? (Select all that apply.)

a. Free or low-cost screening ensures patient screening.
b. People may not screen due to fear of testing positive.
c. Early screening ensures minimal treatment costs
d. Employment stability is enhanced by early screening.
e. Treatment of disorders often means lost wages.

Question 2

Exercise is essential for the prevention of illness and promotion of wellness. Regular physical exercise: (Select all that apply.)

a. enhances the immune system.
b. decreases bone density.
c. limits joint mobility.
d. improves mental health.
e. helps to prevent diabetes.

whitcassie · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 23, 2018

Answer to Question 1

ANS: B, E
The economic stability of individuals or families can determine whether they are willing to seek preventive care or screening examinations. Even if screening is free or low cost, the patient or family members may decline because of the potential for testing positive for a disease. Treatment of a disorder often requires time spent away from work, lost wages, and expensive drug therapies and diagnostic tests. The financial impact can be devastating to families or individuals who have a limited or fixed income and fear that employment stability may be compromised.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A, D, E
Exercise is essential for the prevention of illness and promotion of wellness. Physical exercise is any bodily activity or movement that enhances or maintains physical fitness levels and overall health. Exercise strengthens muscles, improves cardiovascular performance, hones athletic skills and endurance, and reduces or maintains weight, and it is performed for enjoyment. Regular physical exercise enhances the immune system, builds and maintains healthy bone density, increases joint mobility, and helps to prevent cardiovascular disease, type 2 diabetes, and obesity. Exercise also improves mental health and helps to prevent depression through the release of endorphins and other neurotransmitters that are responsible for exercise-induced euphoria