TEST BANK Connect Core Concepts in Health, BIG, BOUND Test Bank18th For Edition By Paul Insel and Walton Edition, Connect Core Concepts in Health, BIG, BOUND Edition, 18th Edition By Paul Insel and Walton Roth | All Chapter 1-23 Roth Chapter 1-23 Answers are at the End of Each Chapter Chapter 1
Student name:__________ 1) According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention data on leading causes of death,
which lifestyle factor is LEAST associated with an increased risk of death from diabetes mellitus? A) excessive alcohol consumption B) inactive lifestyle C) smoking D) poor dietary habits
2) Which of the following is NOT considered one of the nine dimensions of wellness? A) dietary wellness B) emotional wellness C) environmental wellness D) cultural wellness
3) The nine dimensions of wellness A) are entirely within people's control. B) are interrelated and may affect each other. C) ensure the separation of mind and body. D) are static and unchangeable.
4) Which behavior or practice would contribute to a person’s physical wellness? A) participating in workplace training opportunities B) avoiding unsafe casual sex C) avoiding debt and impulse buying D) establishing an intimate relationship
5) Trust, self-confidence, and the ability to understand and accept one’s feelings are components
of A) B) C) D)
emotional wellness. interpersonal wellness. intellectual wellness. spiritual wellness.
6) Which quality is a component of emotional wellness? A) trust B) self-confidence C) ability to understand and accept D) All of these answers are correct.
7) Immigrant parents are not concerned about their child’s ability to adapt to school because the
child is curious, open to new ideas, and eager to learn new skills. Which wellness dimension BEST reflects the child’s qualities? A) emotional B) intellectual C) interpersonal D) cultural
8) Spiritual wellness is enhanced by having A) a strong support network of family and friends. B) a selfless concern for the well-being of others. C) the ability to express oneself creatively. D) an openness to new ideas.
9) The ability to interact well with people from different religions, ethnicities, or sexual
orientations is an aspect of A) interpersonal wellness. B) spiritual wellness. C) intellectual wellness. D) cultural wellness.
10) Financial wellness includes a person's ability to A) find a job that has a retirement pension. B) balance income and expenses. C) avoid occupational hazards. D) earn enough money to leave a regular occupation.
11) What is the significance of annual percentage rate (APR) and the minimum monthly payment
for credit cards? A) The minimum monthly payment determines the APR. B) The APR is reflected in the interest you pay on your balance with each monthly payment. C) APR and minimum monthly payment are the same thing. D) Debit cards have a higher APR than credit cards.
12) Which behavior or quality best demonstrates a person’s interpersonal wellness? A) motivation to master new skills B) creativity and capacity for love C) the ability to cultivate a support system of friends and family D) a sense of belonging to something greater than oneself
13) Occupational wellness can be enhanced by all of the following EXCEPT A) contributing to a retirement fund. B) being recognized and valued by the employer. C) enjoying social time with coworkers on lunch breaks. D) participating in continuing education opportunities at work.
14) Every Saturday, a couple walks to and from the local soup kitchen, where they volunteer.
They have made new friends and never miss a shift, even when it’s raining or inconvenient. This routine improves their A) emotional and environmental wellness. B) intellectual and cultural wellness. C) occupational and interpersonal wellness. D) spiritual and physical wellness.
15) Self-acceptance differs from self-esteem in that it A) means having a set of guiding beliefs, principles, or values that give meaning and
purpose to their life. B) is concerned with how a person perceives that others view them. C) is a feeling of trust in one’s own abilities and qualities. D) refers to personal satisfaction with oneself, regardless of other people’s opinions.
16) What is the role of genetics in determining life span? A) The strongest correlation between genes and mortality is susceptibility to coronary
artery disease. B) Studies show that over 75% of the variability in life span can be traced to genetics. C) Mortality is entirely determined by environmental and behavioral factors. D) Mortality is unrelated to genetics.
17) According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, life expectancy for Americans
declined between 2014 and 2017 primarily due to all of the following conditions EXCEPT Which condition was NOT identified by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention as a primary factor in the decline of life expectancy between 2014 and 2017? A) homicide. B) obesity. C) suicide. D) drug overdose.
18) Public health achievements during the 20th century are credited with changing the major
causes of death from________ to________. A) infectious diseases; chronic diseases B) accidents; drug overdoses C) chronic diseases; infectious diseases D) infectious diseases; drug overdoses
19) Life expectancy among Americans almost doubled from 1900 to 1980 due to all of the
following measures EXCEPT A) development of vaccines. B) production of antibiotics. C) purification of water. D) availability of more immunotherapy drugs.
20) Which was the number one cause of death in 2020–2021 in the United States? A) accidents B) malignant neoplasms C) heart disease D) diabetes mellitus
21) Which of the following statements about obesity and life expectancy is FALSE? A) Researchers have identified obesity as a cause of recent declines in life expectancy. B) Rates of obesity among children have recently stabilized at about 10%, or 1 in 10
children. C) Developing obesity as a younger age is associated with greater obesity-related health effects due to longer exposure to excess body fat. D) Obesity is associated with multiple of the U.S. leading causes of death, including Covid-19.
22) To address the obesity epidemic, health promotion advocates proposed a solution to A) change food pricing to promote healthful options. B) include daily physical education classes in schools. C) control advertising of unhealthy foods targeting children. D) All of these answers are correct.
23) Which lifestyle factor would contribute to the development of heart disease? A) sex B) cigarette smoking C) family history D) age
24) The leading cause of death among Americans aged 15 to 24 is A) accidents. B) infectious diseases. C) homicide. D) suicide.
25) The dominant focus of U.S. government health policies is A) improving diversity among health care providers. B) preventing unhealthy behaviors. C) improving access to healthcare through provisions of the Affordable Care Act (ACA). D) preventing deaths from respiratory conditions such as asthma and chronic obstructive
pulmonary disease (COPD).
26) A primary goal of Healthy People 2030 is to A) shift the focus to environmental factors instead of social factors in determining health. B) increase the proportion of adults who meet federal guidelines for exercise. C) increase life expectancy beyond 100 years. D) reduce the cost of health care.
27) Which statement about the Affordable Care Act (ACA) is TRUE? A) Being a student disqualifies a person from being eligible for Medicaid. B) "Catastrophic" health plans are available but will have a higher premium. C) The majority of people can avoid a penalty if they choose not to get a health plan. D) Rehabilitative services are recognized as one of the policy’s 10 essential benefits.
28) On average, compared to people living in urban areas, people living in rural areas are A) more likely to seek preventive health care. B) more likely to be physically active. C) less likely to die of an injury-related cause. D) less likely to wear a seatbelt when driving.