When a health education specialist encourages a specific behavior because its benefits far outweigh the potential for harm, which ethical principle has been applied?
A) Nonmaleficence
B) Value of life
C) Honesty
D) Justice
Answer: A
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a. cornea b. pupil c. retina d. lens
If the amount of energy expended is greater than the amount of energy taken in (as food), there is a
a. calorie balance. b. tendency to gain weight. c. negative calorie balance. d. tendency to maintain weight. e. none of the answers are correct
The spinal deformity that causes and exaggerated anterior or inward curve of the lumbar spine is known as?
a. Scoliosis b. Osteoporosis c. Kyphosis d. Lordosis
The incidence of rheumatoid arthritis increases as people age because
A. the cartilage of joints normally wears down with age. B. the body decreases the production of collagen, starting at age 30. C. aging often brings about muscle atrophy with associated weakness. D. the body might generate autoimmune-altered molecules with advanced age. E. diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis can take a long time before signs and symptoms become apparent.