Compared to Those with No History of a Particular Medical

question 43

Multiple Choice

Compared to those with no history of a particular medical condition, people who have a history of a particular medical condition are more likely to

• A) increase their vigilance and monitor their physical status to detect transitory changes in their bodily state.
• B) increase their vigilance and seek out information about the condition in an attempt to regain mastery and control.
• C) underestimate its prevalence in the general population and thus overestimate the threat to their health.
• D) overestimate its prevalence in the general population and thus regard their situation as less serious.
• E) disregard a symptom's meaning and how common it is within their culture.

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Definitions:

Asthma

A chronic inflammatory disease of the airways that causes episodes of wheezing, breathlessness, chest tightness, and coughing.

Snoring

The act of making a snorting or grunting sound while asleep, often due to partial obstruction of the airways.

CPAP Machine

A medical device that provides a constant stream of air pressure to keep the sleeper's airway open, used for treating obstructive sleep apnea.

Nasal Congestion

The blockage of the nasal passages typically due to inflammation of the membranes lining the nose from infection or allergies.