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Course Introduction
This course introduces students to the fundamental concepts and practices that underpin personal and community health. Emphasizing the importance of physical, mental, and social well-being, the course explores topics such as nutrition, physical fitness, disease prevention, mental health awareness, and healthy lifestyle choices. Students will also examine the impact of environmental and sociocultural factors on health, understand how to access and evaluate credible health information, and learn practical strategies for promoting and maintaining good health throughout the lifespan.
Recommended Textbook Health The Basics 10th Edition by
Rebecca J. Donatelle
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Chapter 1: Accessing Your Health
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Q1) To successfully change a behavior, a person must recognize that change is a(n)
A) stressful situation.
B) chance to wipe out past mistakes.
C) isolated event.
D) process that occurs in stages.
Answer: D
Q2) List the six dimensions of health and provide a brief description for each. Briefly describe a plan for improving one dimension of health in your own life.
Answer: Physical: body size and composition
Intellectual: objective reasoning and responsible decision making
Social: interaction with others
Emotional: expressing emotions appropriately
Environmental: improving environmental conditions
Spiritual: having a sense of meaning or purpose
Q3) Young adults (15-24) are most likely to die from
A) heart disease.
B) cancer.
C) accidents.
D) homicide.
Answer: C
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Chapter 2: Promoting and Preserving Your Psychological Health
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Q1) Drugs used to treat schizophrenia, mania, and bipolar disorders are A) antidepressants.
B) antipsychotics.
C) amphetamines.
D) SSRIs.
Answer: B
Q2) Marcella experiences intense fear whenever she sees a spider; she is suffering from A) a phobia.
B) post-traumatic stress disorder.
C) obsessive-compulsive disorder.
D) schizophrenia.
Answer: A
Q3) People with a major depressive disorder experience a chronic mood disorder characterized by persistent sadness, despair, and hopelessness.
A)True
B)False
Answer: True
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Chapter 3: Cultivating Your Spiritual Health
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Q1) According to author and environmentalist Stephanie Kaza, what does it mean to be mindfully green?
A) To engage in public campaigns to raise awareness of environmental issues.
B) To use efforts to help the environment to cultivate emotional well-being.
C) To take an ethical and spiritual approach to environmental concerns
D) To meditate every day and reduce energy consumption.
Answer: C
Q2) The spiritual practice that involves focused, nonjudgmental observation and the ability to be fully present in the moment is
A) contemplation.
B) forgiveness.
C) meditation.
D) mindfulness.
Answer: D
Q3) Which of the following presents a conflict between values and behaviors?
A) Valuing friendships but having to mend a quarrel with a friend
B) Loving animals but not owning a pet
C) Valuing honesty but cheating on a test
D) Enjoying alone time but having a roommate
Answer: C
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Chapter 4: Managing Stress and Coping With Lifes Challenges
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Q1) Meditation has been proven effective in managing stress. Which of the following is NOT true about meditation?
A) There is only one meditation style that is considered effective.
B) Meditation allows the body to relax while the mind is focused.
C) Meditation involves some method of calming and focusing the mind
D) It usually takes some effort and patience to learn to meditate.
Q2) Which of the following situations might contribute to impaired immune function?
A) You purchase a new car when you get your first job offer.
B) Your grandmother moves in with your family after being hospitalized due to a stroke.
C) You keep changing the diet, vitamin, and exercise regimen you follow to see faster results.
D) You have a fairly calm demeanor and life rarely "stresses you out."
Q3) To manage stress, the first step is to
A) control your emotional responses.
B) choose to ignore the stressors in your life.
C) determine which stressors can be reduced or eliminated.
D) identify and assess the stressors in your life.
Q4) Explain how learning to manage excess or prolonged stress can help prevent obesity.
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Chapter 5: Improving Your Sleep
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Q1) Sleep helps the body to conserve energy.
A)True
B)False
Q2) The restful, restorative period of sleep is
A) non-REM sleep.
B) REM sleep.
C) alternating-wave sleep.
D) rapid-wave sleep.
Q3) Tracy pulls "all-nighters" during finals week. Explain why this could negatively impact her grades.
Q4) Some scientists believe that REM sleep enhances memorization and learning.
A)True
B)False
Q5) Justin often binge drinks on the weekends. This behavior puts him at risk for a dangerous sleep disorder in which the brain and the respiratory muscles do not communicate properly known as
A) central sleep apnea.
B) obstructive sleep apnea.
C) narcolepsy.
D) unconsciousness.
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Chapter 6: Preventing Violence and Injury
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Q1) Which of the following is true about domestic violence?
A) Homicide by a current or former intimate partner is the leading cause of death among pregnant women in the United States.
B) Domestic violence is rarely fatal.
C) Domestic violence assaults are regularly reported by victims.
D) Domestic violence can lead to depression and eating disorders in victims, but not panic attacks or migraine headaches.
Q2) The use of force to control and maintain power over another person in the home environment is
A) domestic violence.
B) spousal violence.
C) intentional violence.
D) intimate partner violence.
Q3) Any form of unwanted sexual attention is
A) sexual harassment.
B) flirting.
C) sexual assault.
D) innuendo.
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Chapter 7: Building Healthy Relationships and Understanding Sexuality
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Q1) Which menstrual problem involves the common symptoms of breast tenderness, fatigue, food cravings, irritability, and depression?
A) Premenstrual syndrome
B) Premenstrual dysphoric disorder
C) Dysmenorrhea
D) Hormone deficiency
Q2) Brett and Melissa have a very strong relationship in which they are able to give and receive emotionally without a fear of rejection or being hurt. This example demonstrates that they
A) have strong intimate bonds.
B) are dependent on each other's emotions and feelings.
C) are emotionally available in their relationship.
D) have an ability to remain emotionally detached.
Q3) Which of the following is true about sexual identity?
A) It is based solely on genetic factors.
B) The biological mother determines the sex of a child.
C) The biological father determines the sex of a child.
D) It is based mainly on social and cultural influences.
Q4) Differentiate between sexual identity and gender identity.
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Chapter 8: Considering Your Reproductive Choices
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Q1) The network of blood vessels that provides nourishment to the fetus is the
A) amniotic sac.
B) uterus.
C) placenta.
D) endometrium.
Q2) What factors do you think should be taken into consideration when planning a pregnancy? Provide information from the chapter to support your answer.
Q3) Which of the following is a female sterilization procedure that involves tying off or cauterizing certain structures of the reproductive system?
A) Tubal ligation
B) Vasectomy
C) Hysterotomy
D) Suction curettage
Q4) Which of the following is NOT true about male condoms?
A) They can be used with baby oil and body lotions as lubricants.
B) They can be purchased with a spermicide.
C) They help prevent the spread of some sexually transmitted infections.
D) They are reliable against pregnancy when used consistently.
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Chapter 9: Recognizing and Avoiding Addiction and Drug Abuse
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Q1) Which of the following is NOT true of methamphetamine?
A) It can produce a high lasting over 8 hours when smoked.
B) It can be made with over-the-counter ingredients.
C) It is highly addictive from the very first use.
D) It can be snorted or smoked, but not injected or orally ingested.
Q2) Amphetamines such as Ritalin or Adderall are commonly prescribed to treat A) insomnia.
B) ADHD.
C) hypertension.
D) anxiety.
Q3) Which of the following is an example of a process addiction?
A) Compulsive gambling
B) Regular Internet use
C) Alcoholism
D) A disciplined exercise routine
Q4) Long-term effects of marijuana include all the following EXCEPT
A) increased risk of testicular cancer in males.
B) increased risk of lung cancer.
C) increased production of testosterone in males.
D) increased risk of developing serious mental health problems.
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Chapter 10: Drinking Alcohol Responsibly and Ending
Tobacco Use
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Q1) Which nicotine replacement product requires a prescription?
A) Nicotine nasal spray
B) Nicotine lozenges
C) Nicotine patch
D) Nicotine gum
Q2) Which of the following is NOT true about a hangover?
A) It is caused by toxic forms of alcohol known as congeners.
B) It is caused by increased production hydrochloric acid.
C) It is caused by a shift in water balance in the body.
D) It usually takes 1-2 hours to recover from a hangover.
Q3) Approximately what percentage of Americans consume alcoholic beverages regularly?
A) 10%
B) 25%
C) 50%
D) 75%
Q4) An alcoholic beverage that is 80 proof would be 20 percent alcohol by volume.
A)True
B)False
Q5) How does tobacco use affect society?
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Chapter 11: Eating for a Healthier You
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Q1) Alicia doesn't eat meat, cheese, or eggs. She is making her shopping list for the week and wants to make sure that she buys beans, nuts, grains, and seeds to meet her protein needs. Combining two or more of these plant sources in a meal will provide her with
A) simple carbohydrates.
B) complementary proteins.
C) resistant proteins.
D) omega-3 fats.
Q2) In the United States, which of the following factors does NOT affect most people's choices about dietary intake?
A) Convenience
B) Cultural traditions
C) Advertising
D) Limited food supply
Q3) Many processed foods contain high amounts of sugar.
A)True
B)False
Q4) Antioxidants have been scientifically proven to slow the aging process.
A)True
B)False
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Chapter 12: Reaching and Maintaining a Healthy Weight
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Q1) Individuals who go on and off starvation diets multiple times to lose weight will likely end up with
A) an increased ability to lose weight each time.
B) a decreased ability to lose weight without drugs.
C) a lower basal metabolic rate.
D) a higher basal metabolic rate.
Q2) When fasting or eating a very-low-calorie diet for prolonged periods, the body will obtain fuel from its energy stores. One of the last reserves the body will use is
A) subcutaneous fat.
B) fat stored in the liver.
C) protein in muscle and organ tissue.
D) glycogen stores in the brain.
Q3) Exercising 30 minutes a day is a sufficient amount of physical activity for maintaining a stable weight.
A)True
B)False
Q4) List three environmental factors that contribute to obesity and explain how each has changed over the last 50 years.
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Chapter 13: Enhancing Your Body Image
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Q1) The primary characteristic that distinguishes compulsive exercise from regular exercise is
A) compulsive exercise is planned in advance.
B) compulsive exercise is used to alleviate guilt and anxiety.
C) compulsive exercise is associated with lower risk of injury.
D) compulsive exercise is only performed by athletes.
Q2) The best definition of body image is
A) whether or not you like certain features of your body.
B) your impression of what others think about your appearance.
C) how you view your body and your feelings and beliefs about your appearance.
D) how you view yourself when you compare yourself to a celebrity.
Q3) Tiffany is going through puberty and is concerned about her appearance. Her father assures her that she is growing into a beautiful young lady and that he is very proud of her. His reaction to Tiffany will likely cause her to A) be more accepting of her body.
B) have feelings of discomfort around members of the opposite sex.
C) be ashamed of her body.
D) have a negative body image.
Q4) Compare and contrast compulsive exercise and the female athlete triad.
Q5) Explain how the media influences body image.
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Chapter 14: Improving Your Personal Fitness
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Q1) How does regular exercise physiologically lower the risk of heart disease?
Q2) An example of an exercise to build core strength would be
A) abdominal curl-ups.
B) squats.
C) hip stretches.
D) toe touches.
Q3) In a fitness program, the slogan "use it or lose it" describes which principle?
A) Specificity
B) Overload
C) Reversibility
D) Flexibility
Q4) If you strain a muscle during exercise, you should put heat packs on it when you get home to ease the pain and promote healing.
A)True
B)False
Q5) The lower the intensity of activity, the longer the duration of exercise should be.
A)True
B)False
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Chapter 15: Reducing Your Risk of Cardiovascular Disease and Cancer
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Q1) The two lower chambers of the heart that pump blood out are the A) ventricles.
B) venules.
C) atria.
D) arterioles.
Q2) Which of the following groups has the highest incidence of hypertension?
A) Men under the age of 55
B) Women over 40 who have type 2 diabetes
C) African Americans
D) Asian Americans
Q3) Jeremy was told that his cancer could not be treated with radiotherapy and must be treated with chemotherapy. This is probably because the cancer is
A) no longer localized.
B) too small to target with radiation.
C) in remission.
D) localized.
Q4) Briefly describe what occurs when a person has a stroke. Include the most common signs and symptoms, what is happening to the brain, and the possible lingering effects.
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Chapter 16: Minimizing Your Risk for Diabetes
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Q1) The risk reduction strategy that will have the greatest impact on preventing pre-diabetes from developing into diabetes is
A) beginning an exercise program.
B) cutting back on calories.
C) taking insulin.
D) beginning an exercise program and cutting back on calories.
Q2) An increase in blood glucose will result in an increased insulin response. A)True
B)False
Q3) Elevated blood glucose levels that occur during pregnancy is the condition known as A) gestational diabetes.
B) fetal diabetes.
C) pre-diabetes.
D) type 1 diabetes.
Q4) A state of elevated blood glucose is A) hyperglycemia.
B) hypoglycemia.
C) insulin resistance. D) hypertension.
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Chapter 17: Protecting Against Infectious and Noninfectious Diseases
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Q1) All of the following must happen for a disease to occur EXCEPT
A) the host must be susceptible.
B) an agent must transmit a disease.
C) the environment must promote it.
D) the host must never have had the disease before.
Q2) When the body overreacts to a specific antigen, which is a hypersensitivity reaction, this is a(n)
A) antibody response.
B) allergic response.
C) hyperimmune response.
D) histamine response.
Q3) Two weeks ago your nephew came down with the chickenpox while visiting. Now you have itchy, crusted spots on your arms and you feel terrible. You probably were infected with the chickenpox virus when your nephew was there but did not get sick until now because of the
A) immune response.
B) incubation period.
C) inoculation period.
D) antibody activity.
Q4) Discuss five strategies to protect yourself from back pain and injury.
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Chapter 18: Preparing for Aging Death and Dying
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Q1) Which stage of the Kübler-Ross model is a person in who has an overriding sense of doom and worthlessness?
A) Depression
B) Guilt
C) Denial
D) Anger
Q2) Which of a person's wishes should be included in an advance directive and what steps should be taken to ensure that these wishes are carried out?
Q3) Thanatology is the study of life after death.
A)True
B)False
Q4) Jean's hearing has diminished over the years. She probably has the most difficulty hearing
A) conversation at the dinner table.
B) the sermon at church.
C) the cheerleaders' cheers at the basketball game.
D) a conversation over the telephone.
Q5) Explain the phenomenon of aging gracefully.
Q6) Describe four characteristics of people who have aged successfully.
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Chapter 19: Environmental Health
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Q1) The global warming that has occurred over the last 50 years is due to human activities.
A)True
B)False
Q2) Toxic waste (hazardous waste) in landfills and dump sites can harm entire ecosystems.
A)True
B)False
Q3) According to experts, what percentage of trash is recyclable?
A) 35%
B) 50%
C) 75%
D) 90%
Q4) A measure of the amount of greenhouse gases produced, shown as units of carbon dioxide emissions, is the
A) smog level.
B) carbon level.
C) carbon footprint.
D) air quality index.
Q5) Discuss three ways your can reduce the waste you generate at home.
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Chapter 20: Making Smart Health Care Choices
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Q1) Before receiving any care, patients must be made aware of the treatment plan and any potential risks involved. This is known as the right
A) of informed consent.
B) to receive care.
C) to privacy.
D) to access medical records.
Q2) Which of the following symptoms probably does not warrant professional medical advice?
A) You notice that your lips are bluish in color.
B) You get a tingling sensation in your arm and your speech is slurred.
C) You develop a low grade fever and sore throat.
D) Your throat is swelling after taking a new medication.
Q3) Actions taken by a health provider for the sake of avoiding potential malpractice suits is known as
A) allopathic medicine.
B) legally binding medicine.
C) proactive medicine.
D) defensive medicine.
Q4) Discuss four factors involved in the continuing increase in health care costs.
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Chapter 21: Understanding Complementary and Alternative Medicine
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Q1) All of the following are true of herbal remedies EXCEPT
A) they cannot harm humans because they are in a natural plant form.
B) they are not regulated by the FDA in the same manner as other medications.
C) the active ingredients have not been standardized.
D) they can interact with other medications and foods in a way that could be dangerous.
Q2) Several traditional Chinese medicine therapies are based on the idea that energy flows through the body through channels or A) auras.
B) meridians.
C) chakras.
D) doshas.
Q3) Kava has been linked to severe liver damage.
A)True
B)False
Q4) According to a NCCAM survey, the people who use alternative therapy tend to have higher levels of education.
A)True
B)False
Q5) Name four therapies that fall under the category of mind-body interventions.
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