Foundations of Health Education
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Foundations of Health Education explores the fundamental principles, theories, and practices underlying the field of health education. The course examines the historical development, core concepts, and various approaches to promoting health and preventing disease within diverse populations. Students are introduced to key philosophical and ethical considerations, as well as models of behavior change and strategies for effective health communication. By analyzing current public health challenges and the role of health educators, learners develop the groundwork necessary for planning, implementing, and evaluating health education programs in a variety of settings.
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An Invitation to Health Building Your Future Brief Edition 8th Edition by Dianne Hales
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Chapter 1: Your Invitation to a Healthy Future
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Q1) Looking at health and the individual as a whole rather than part by part describes:
A)physical health.
B)wellness.
C)holistic health.
D)total well-being.
Answer: C
Q2) All of the following are essential components of spiritual health EXCEPT:
A)attending a religious service on a weekly basis.
B)helping others achieve their full potential.
C)finding purpose in life.
D)experiencing love,joy,peace,and fulfillment.
Answer: A
Q3) Something that could directly improve our physical dimension of health would be:
A)avoid harmful substances.
B)find purpose in life.
C)develop satisfying relationships.
D)learn from our life experiences.
Answer: A
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Chapter 2: Psychological and Spiritual Well-Being
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Q1) Which of the following statements concerning phobias is FALSE?
A)A process called systematic desensitization is often used to treat phobias.
B)Phobias involve unreasonable fear of a specific object.
C)Phobias are anxiety disorders.
D)People with phobias are able to function normally despite their fear.
Answer: D
Q2) Which of the following statements regarding happiness is FALSE?
A)Happiness is a learned behavior to a significant extent.
B)Health has a greater impact on happiness than income does.
C)The more happy people a person is surrounded by,the happier he or she is likely to be.
D)Thoughts,behaviors and beliefs do not seem to influence a person's happiness.
Answer: D
Q3) To evaluate things,people,events,and oneself,a person would utilize which of the following criteria?
A)values
B)beliefs
C)religion
D)expectations
Answer: A
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Chapter 3: Personal Stress Management
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Q1) Define stress and stressors.Give examples of an event that would cause eustress and distress.
Answer: Stress- nonspecific response of the body to any demand made upon it.Stressors- things that upset or excite us.
Eustress- a positive event;e.g. ,getting married.Distress- a negative event;e.g. ,the death of a loved one.
Q2) Distress:
A)is eustress.
B)may result in illness.
C)results from happy events in our life.
D)is homeostress.
Answer: B
Q3) Acculturation is defined as:
A)a psychosocial change by a minority ethnic group due to contact with the ethnic majority.
B)becoming accustomed to the ethnic minority on campus.
C)overt racism.
D)none of these
Answer: A
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Chapter 4: Your Social Health
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Q1) Explain how one can utilize different strategies to keep a relationship healthy.
Q2) All of the following are suggestions to save a strained marriage EXCEPT:
A)Focus on the marriage as a contract,not as a friendship.
B)Remember what you loved about your partner in the first place.
C)Forgive and respect each other.
D)Compliment what your partner does right.
Q3) from the Latin for "within"
A)friendship
B)social phobia
C)body language
D)codependency
E)romantic love
F)cohabitation
G)toxic
H)hooking up
I)listening
J)intimacy
Q4) "Relationship addiction" is also known as __________.
Q5) _____________ are more likely than _____________ to use social networking sites to compare themselves to others.
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Chapter 5: Personal Nutrition
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Q1) __________ ____________ is formed when vegetable oils are processed to make more solid fats,and is considered to be especially dangerous.
Q2) Whole grains,vegetables,and nuts are examples of:
A)complex carbohydrates.
B)incomplete carbohydrates.
C)functional carbohydrates.
D)simple carbohydrates.
Q3) _____________ _____________ is a ranking of carbohydrates based on their immediate effect on blood glucose levels.
Q4) Oxygen molecules that are formed by normal metabolic processes and are damaging to body cells are called:
A)free radicals.
B)atoms.
C)deoxyribonucleic acids.
D)coenzymes.
Q5) The most abundant mineral in the body,which helps to build strong bones,is ____________________.
Q6) Refining of whole __________ involves a process that removes vitamins,minerals,and fiber.
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Chapter 6: Managing Your Weight
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Q1) It is estimated that 30 percent of new cases of obesity are a direct result of:
A)passive television viewing.
B)emotional influences.
C)more calories in foods.
D)physical inactivity.
Q2) In order to avoid yo-yo syndrome and overcome its negative effects,individuals should ____________________.
Q3) A surgical procedure where surgeons slip an inflatable silicon band around the stomach is known as:
A)gastric bypass.
B)elasticithis.
C)banding.
D)ballooning.
Q4) A life-threatening condition in which body mass index is above 40 is called:
A)mild obesity.
B)moderate obesity.
C)moderately overweight.
D)severe or morbid obesity.
Q5) Dieters who become preoccupied with what they eat and weigh are known as
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Chapter 7: The Joy of Fitness
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Q1) A condition in which bones lose their mineral density and become soft and more susceptible to injury is known as:
A)arthritis.
B)lupus.
C)osteoporosis.
D)ligament strain.
Q2) We achieve cardiorespiratory fitness mainly through:
A)stretching.
B)proper nutrition.
C)aerobic exercise.
D)body composition.
Q3) Which of the statements regarding flexibility and stretching is NOT true?
A)Strong,flexible muscles resist stress better than weak inflexible ones.
B)Flexibility exercises are great stress-busters that reduce mental strain and blood pressure.
C)Stretching helps relieve muscle strain.
D)Stretching before a running race will decrease injuries.
Q4) Describe the benefits of exercise on the human body.
Q5) The ____________________ principle refers to the body's adaptation to a particular type of activity.
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Chapter 8: Sexual Health
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Q1) A person who is _______________ has a sexual attraction to both males and females.
Q2) voluntarily not having sex
A)abstinence
B)gay
C)chancroid
D)masturbation
E)erogenous
F)transgender
G)circumcision
H)ovulation
I)herpes simplex
J)pelvic inflammatory disease
Q3) The area between the vagina and the anus is called the:
A)urethra.
B)clitoris.
C)perineum.
D)endometrium.
Q4) The _____ _______________ are two tubes that carry sperm from the epididymis into the urethra.
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Chapter 9: Contraception and Reproduction
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Q1) Which of the following is NOT a disadvantage of using the contraceptive sponge?
A)It may be difficult to remove.
B)It cannot be used by women who are breastfeeding.
C)There is no reliable protection against STIs
D)Requires advanced planning to place the sponge.
Q2) Identify three types of birth control.Give advantages and disadvantages of each.
Q3) Which of the following statements regarding ectopic pregnancies is NOT true?
A)An ectopic pregnancy is when the fertilized egg implants into the vaginal wall.
B)Ectopic pregnancies have increased dramatically in the past few years.
C)Another term for ectopic pregnancy is tubal pregnancy.
D)Chlamydia infections have become a major cause of ectopic pregnancies.
Q4) An abortion where the cervix is dilated and a suction tip is inserted to draw out the contents through a vacuum system is called:
A)a spontaneous abortion.
B)suction curettage.
C)a medical abortion.
D)a partial birth abortion.
Q5) Describe the three stages of labor.
Q6) A nine-week-old embryo is called a(n)____________________.
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Chapter 10: Major Diseases
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Q1) Fungi:
A)are single-celled organisms.
B)are filled with chlorophyll.
C)release enzymes that digest cells.
D)are least likely to attach hair covered areas of the body.
Q2) Classify the five different types of pathogens and provide examples of diseases for each pathogen.
Q3) Influenza:
A)causes less severe and shorter lasting symptoms than the common cold.
B)is not very contagious.
C)is transmitted by coughs,laughs,sneezes,and normal conversation.
D)is caused by bacteria.
Q4) Hypertension is another name for _________ _____________ _____________.
Q5) All of the following are risk factors for cancer EXCEPT: A)obesity.
B)healthy diet.
C)infectious agents.
D)heredity.
Q6) _______________ means to spread to other parts of the body via the bloodstream or lymphatic system.
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Chapter 11: Addictions
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Q1) All of the following are true statements concerning generic drugs EXCEPT:
A)Pharmacists can only switch your prescription to generic drugs if you agree to it in writing.
B)The generic name is the chemical name for a drug.
C)Generic drugs have the same active ingredients as brand-name drugs.
D)Generic drugs are less expensive than brand name drugs.
Q2) Taking a drug for a purpose other than that for which it was intended is:
A)drug misuse.
B)drug abuse.
C)drug diversion.
D)drug dependence.
Q3) ___________________ are drugs that have sleep-inducing and pain-relieving properties.They include drugs like morphine,codeine,and heroin.
Q4) Taking your roommate's prescription for penicillin because you feel sick is an example of:
A)drug misuse.
B)drug abuse.
C)drug dependence.
D)antabuse.
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Chapter 12: Alcohol and Tobacco
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Q1) In addition to nicotine addiction,smokeless tobacco products can cause ____________________ cancer.
Q2) A bottle of 100-proof bourbon is what percent alcohol?
A)40%
B)50%
C)80%
D)100%
Q3) ____________________ is a colorless,oily addictive substance found in tobacco that is poisonous in concentrated amounts.
Q4) __________ __________ involves continued use of alcohol despite awareness of social,occupational,psychological,or physical problems related to drinking.
Q5) Which of the following statements regarding the effects of alcohol is NOT true?
A)Alcohol is a diuretic.
B)The alcohol in a typical drink reaches the bloodstream in about 15 minutes.
C)Alcohol raises body temperature.
D)Alcohol is directly absorbed into the bloodstream through the stomach walls.
Q6) When a person needs to have a drink in the morning to start off their day,this is a probable sign of ____________________.
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Chapter 13: Consumer Health
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Q1) A group of physicians contracted to provide health care to members at a discounted price are called:
A)fee-for-service.
B)preferred provider organizations.
C)health maintenance organizations.
D)point-of-service plans.
Q2) A patient must give consent for hospitalization,surgery,and other major treatments.This is known as:
A)informed consent.
B)a living will.
C)malpractice.
D)guardian consent.
Q3) List and explain five things a consumer can do to avoid mistakes in taking prescription medication.
Q4) An approach that combines traditional medicine with alternative/complementary therapies is known as __________ __________.
Q5) When people treat their own illnesses or injuries,this is referred to as __________-__________.
Q6) List your vital signs and explain what is within normal range for you.
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Chapter 14: Protecting Yourself and Your Environment
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Q1) Which of the following has the highest decibel levels and poses the greatest risk of injury?
A)city traffic
B)lawn mower
C)a subway train
D)a rock concert
Q2) A(n)__________ __________ is a severe,immediate reaction,usually after a single,large exposure to some type of pollution.
Q3) environmental agents that trigger change
A)precycling
B)endocrine disruptors
C)pollution
D)coercion
E)stalking
F)sexting
G)mutagen
H)rape
I)mold
J)teratogens
Q4) __________ __________ is the third-most common chronic health problem.
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Chapter 15: A Lifetime of Health
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Q1) Tell what happens when a person is grieving and how it can affect their health.What can one do to effectively cope with this loss?
Q2) Which statement supports the advance directive that gives someone the power to make health decisions on your behalf?
A)specific instructions
B)will
C)health-care proxy
D)DNR order
Q3) The __________-__________ __________ is an advance directive that gives someone else the power to make health decisions on your behalf.
Q4) Living long and well means to do all of the following EXCEPT:
A)exercise regularly.
B)watch your weight and blood pressure.
C)limit your drinking of alcohol.
D)supporting yourself by not dealing with other people's problems.
Q5) Documents that specify the kind of medical treatment individuals want in case of a medical crisis are ____________ ______________.
Q6) The moment the soul leaves the body is considered ____________________ death.
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