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Course Introduction
Foundations of Health introduces students to the fundamental concepts and principles that underpin individual and community health. This course explores the dimensions of health and wellness, including physical, mental, social, and environmental factors. Students will examine the determinants of health, the importance of health promotion, and strategies for disease prevention. Emphasis is placed on the role of lifestyle choices, healthcare systems, and global health challenges in shaping health outcomes. Through critical analysis and discussion, students gain a comprehensive understanding of how health is influenced by biological, behavioral, cultural, and societal factors.
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Health The Basics The Mastering Health Edition 12th Edition by Rebecca J. Donatelle
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Chapter 1: Accessing Your Health
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Q1) Brenda is going on a ski trip over spring break and has 12 weeks to get in shape.She purchased an elliptical trainer and started working out on it for 10 minutes each day.Each week,she will increase her workout by 10 minutes until she can exercise for one hour.If she finds that is too rigorous,she will only add 5 minutes to her workout each week.Which of the following behavior-change techniques is Brenda using to get in shape for her trip?
A)shaping
B)visualization
C)modeling
D)self-talk
Answer: A
Q2) Discuss the overall objectives of health promotion.
Answer: The primary objective is to reduce negative health behaviors and promote positive change through motivation,education,and support.
Q3) The absence of disease or illness is the optimal description of health.
A)True
B)False
Answer: False
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Chapter 2: Focus On: Improving Your Financial Health
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Q1) Explain how the following countries demonstrate the relationship between health and economic prosperity: Norway,France,Russia,India.
Answer: Norway and France have relatively high per capita GDP and relatively long life expectancies.Russia and India have much lower GDP per capita and shorter life expectancies.This data supports the idea that economic prosperity contributes to better health overall.
Q2) If your ATM or debit card is stolen and used,you be responsible for all charges put on the card if you fail to report the theft within A)30 days.
B)60 days.
C)90 days.
D)120 days.
Answer: B
Q3) Credit is essentially the same as A)debt.
B)a loan.
C)interest.
D)principal.
Answer: B
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Chapter 3: Promoting and Preserving Your Psychological Health
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Q1) Which of the following is TRUE with respect to attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)?
A)ADHD causes people to be very organized.
B)ADHD rarely occurs concurrently with other mental disorders.
C)ADHD is only diagnosed in children.
D)ADHD makes it more difficult to relate to others.
Answer: D
Q2) Being flexible in making plans with friends demonstrates A)optimism.
B)self-esteem.
C)agreeableness.
D)self-efficacy.
Answer: C
Q3) Recent studies indicate that fostering self-esteem in children can lead to an increased risk for A)narcissism.
B)depression.
C)passivity.
D)substance abuse.
Answer: A
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Chapter 4: Focus On: Cultivating Your Spiritual Health
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Q1) Listing twenty things you're grateful for is an exercise in A)compassion-meditation.
B)nonjudgmental observation.
C)contemplation.
D)prayer.
Q2) Claiming to value nature but tossing litter on the side of the road is an example of behavior not following one's declared values.
A)True
B)False
Q3) In many cultures,breath,or the force that animates life,is synonymous with A)faith.
B)energy.
C)heart.
D)spirit.
Q4) What role does religion play in spirituality?
A)Spirituality may or may not include participation in organized religion.
B)Religion is the same as spirituality.
C)Religion is the only parameter to determine a person's level of spirituality.
D)Spirituality and religion do not share any common elements.
Q5) Compare and contrast religion and spirituality.
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Chapter 5: Managing Stress and Coping With Lifes Challenges
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Q1) When acute stress bombards your brain with stress chemicals, A)you are more likely to be able to concentrate in class.
B)your ability to make sound decisions is enhanced.
C)you are likely to experience euphoria.
D)your memory may be impaired.
Q2) 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.
Q3) Psychoneuroimmunology is the scientific study of the interrelationships of mind and body on the immune system.
A)True
B)False
Q4) Multitasking is an effective time-management strategy.
A)True
B)False
Q5) Sometimes expressing anger assertively can be healthful.
A)True
B)False
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Chapter 6: A : Focus On: Improving Your Sleep
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Q1) One cause of narcolepsy appears to be
A)viral.
B)genetic.
C)bacterial.
D)environmental.
Q2) Jet lag occurs because travelers take frequent naps while flying.
A)True
B)False
Q3) Which of the following is a major contributor to college students' lack of sleep?
A)electronic devices
B)failing grades
C)eating spicy food
D)exercising at night
Q4) Getting enough sleep may reduce a person's susceptibility to colds.
A)True
B)False
Q5) The majority of nighttime sleep is spent in REM sleep.
A)True
B)False
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Chapter 7: Preventing Violence and Injury
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Q1) What is a common reason that victims of elder abuse do not report it?
A)They believe the abuse will stop once their health improves.
B)They have limited financial resources.
C)They want the caregiver to admit to the abuse first.
D)They are afraid that the abuser will retaliate by putting them in a nursing home or increasing the abuse.
Q2) How do you think the socialization of males contributes to sexual assaults against women? Provide information from the chapter to support your answer.
Q3) Hate crimes sometimes occur because the perpetrator is retaliating for a perceived insult,unfairness,or slight.
A)True
B)False
Q4) Young people tend to join gangs for all of the following reasons EXCEPT
A)to gain a sense of self-worth.
B)to obtain economic security.
C)to have companionship,excitement,and a sense of belonging.
D)to impress friends who are not gang members.
Q5) Identify at least seven strategies for decreasing your risk for a motor vehicle accident while driving.
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Chapter 8: Connecting and Communicating in the Modern World
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Q1) Which factor would reduce the likelihood of your choosing a particular person as a partner?
A)Your beliefs,attitudes,and values are significantly different.
B)You live in close proximity to each other.
C)You have similar values,interests,and socioeconomic status.
D)You are physically attracted to each other.
Q2) Men and women often communicate in gender-specific ways,but the bigger difference lies in how they interpret or process the same message.
A)True
B)False
Q3) Anthropologist Helen Fisher and other scientists have described attraction as
A)a peaceful feeling due to the release of oxytocin.
B)the degree of commitment in a relationship.
C)feelings of elation and euphoria produced by neurochemicals.
D)emotional reactions triggered by past experiences.
Q4) Friendships
A)are typically the first relationships we form.
B)require time,effort,and commitment.
C)are usually characterized by exclusivity.
D)usually begin by "friending" someone on Facebook.
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Chapter 9: Focus On: Understanding Your Sexuality
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Q1) The external female genitalia are collectively referred to as the A)vulva.
B)endometrium.
C)scrotum.
D)epididymis.
Q2) Alison has had a few boyfriends,but she often feels romantic and sexual attraction to women as well.Alison is A)heterosexual.
B)homosexual.
C)bisexual.
D)asexual.
Q3) A variant sexual behavior in which couples swap partners is A)fetishism. B)swinging.
C)voyeurism.
D)exhibitionism.
Q4) An egg released from a woman's ovary travels to the uterus through a fallopian tube.
A)True
B)False
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Chapter 10: Considering Your Reproductive Choices
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Q1) Alcohol is considered a teratogenic substance.
A)True
B)False
Q2) Which of the following is TRUE about preeclampsia?
A)It usually occurs in the first trimester.
B)It is never a life-threatening condition for the fetus.
C)Family history of preeclampsia on the man's or woman's side is a risk factor.
D)The incidence of preeclampsia is higher for second- and third-time mothers.
Q3) Oral contraceptive pills are
A)an effective barrier contraceptive method.
B)about 91 percent effective at preventing pregnancy with typical use.
C)most commonly used by women who have had at least one child.
D)effective protection against STIs.
Q4) Overseas adoptions can make it easier for Americans to adopt an infant rather than an older child.
A)True
B)False
Q5) All spermicides are effective in preventing sexually transmitted infections.
A)True
B)False
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Chapter 11: Recognizing and Avoiding Addiction and Drug Abuse
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Q1) Mescaline,in the form of dried peyote buttons,has long been used for religious purposes by people native to the southwestern United States and Latin America.
A)True
B)False
Q2) If you have questions about synergistic drug interactions involving prescription medications,you should talk to a A)pharmacist or physician.
B)fitness trainer.
C)therapist.
D)naturopath.
Q3) All of the following are true about suppositories EXCEPT that A)they are designed to melt at body temperature.
B)they are inserted into the vagina or anus.
C)they enable a drug to be released into the bloodstream.
D)they have a short life span and become inactive within an hour.
Q4) Depressants speed up neuromuscular activity and can increase focus and alertness.
A)True
B)False
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Chapter 12: Drinking Alcohol Responsibly and Ending
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Q1) Which of the following statements about college drinking is TRUE?
A)Three-quarters of college students are classified as heavy episodic drinkers.
B)The majority of college students drink alcohol on a daily basis.
C)Few students experience negative consequences as a result of alcohol consumption.
D)Female college students' alcohol consumption is now close to that of male college students.
Q2) College students who smoke are more likely to have lower levels of perceived stress than nonsmokers.
A)True
B)False
Q3) A nicotine inhaler is safer than a nicotine nasal spray because
A)the inhaler delivers an unsaturated dose of nicotine to the lungs.
B)it is easier to overdose with the nasal spray.
C)the inhaler is less likely to cause infection.
D)it is easier to overdose with the inhaler.
Q4) Cigarettes made with ground cloves deliver lower levels of tar and carbon monoxide than regular cigarettes.
A)True
B)False
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Chapter 13: Nutrition: Eating for a Healthier You
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Q1) Most fast food chains do not offer nutritional analyses of their food.
A)True
B)False
Q2) Which controversial process is used by some food growers to enhance production and create disease- or insect-resistant plants?
A)cross pollination
B)genetic modification
C)crop rotation
D)soil rejuvenation
Q3) The purpose of hydrogenating unsaturated fats is to
A)make them more liquid at room temperature.
B)reduce the amount of cholesterol.
C)make them more solid at room temperature.
D)increase the levels of protein.
Q4) The psychological desire to eat is
A)craving.
B)appetite.
C)nutrition.
D)hunger.
Q5) Identify two vitamins that may be low in a vegan diet,and explain why.
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Chapter 14: Reaching and Maintaining a Healthy Weight
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Q1) When a clinician measures a person's body fat by pinching folds of skin at various locations on the body,the process being used is the A)skinfold method.
B)DXA method.
C)hydrostatic method.
D)BIA method.
Q2) The measure of energy expended while a person is engaged in sedentary activities,such as sitting on a sofa or digesting food,is the A)calorie intake.
B)basal metabolic rate.
C)exercise metabolic rate.
D)resting metabolic rate.
Q3) Which theory holds that some people have a genetic disposition toward fat storage and retaining weight?
A)hormone adjustment theory
B)set point theory
C)thrifty gene theory
D)adaptive thermogenesis theory
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Chapter 15: Focus On: Enhancing Your Body Image
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Q1) Chronic dieting is an example of A)OSFED.
B)binge-and-purge cycles.
C)disordered eating.
D)a clinical eating disorder.
Q2) Anorexia nervosa is not a life-threatening disorder.
A)True B)False
Q3) The concept of the ideal body image changes as popular culture evolves. A)True B)False
Q4) Compare and contrast compulsive exercise and the female athlete triad.
Q5) Tina suffers from anorexia nervosa.She is depressed,lacks self-confidence,and has strained relationships with family members and friends.Though she is extremely thin,she continues to lose weight at a rapid rate.The most important first step in treating Tina's condition would be to
A)stabilize her weight.
B)involve family and friends.
C)provide counseling to deal with Tina's self-esteem issues.
D)determine her body mass index.
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Chapter 16: Improving Your Personal Fitness
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Q1) Training for muscle endurance can be done with
A)free weights or weight machines and the guidance of a personal trainer.
B)weight machines or resistance bands or equipment.
C)free weights or your own body weight.
D)free weights,machines,resistance equipment,or your own body weight.
Q2) The body's core muscles are the muscles of the
A)back,abdomen,and hips.
B)chest,abdomen,and legs.
C)back,hips,and legs.
D)chest and abdomen.
Q3) Which of the following is FALSE about hypothermia?
A)It is a potentially fatal condition from abnormally low body temperature.
B)In early stages it causes shivering.
C)It may produce poor judgment,apathy,and amnesia.
D)It can only happen in temperatures below 32 degrees Fahrenheit.
Q4) During the initial conditioning stage of a fitness program,it is important to exercise at high intensity to get in shape more quickly.
A)True
B)False
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Chapter 17: Reducing Your Risk of Cardiovascular Disease and Cancer
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Q1) Which of the following body shapes represents a higher risk for heart disease?
A)pear
B)apple
C)hourglass
D)pencil
Q2) One reason exercise might decrease breast cancer risk is that
A)it increases appetite.
B)it typically decreases body fat.
C)it involves social support.
D)it increases self-esteem.
Q3) The small veins are the A)ventricles.
B)venules.
C)atria.
D)arterioles.
Q4) A male's lifetime risk for cancer is nearly 1 in 2.
A)True
B)False
Q5) Should you be concerned about your cholesterol intake? Why or why not?
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Chapter 18: Focus On: Minimizing Your Risk for Diabetes
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Q1) The increase in type 2 diabetes in the United States is thought to be primarily due to genetic factors.
A)True
B)False
Q2) Miguel was tested for diabetes.His oral glucose tolerance test showed a level of 120 mg/dL.This indicates that
A)Miguel has diabetes.
B)Miguel has prediabetes.
C)Miguel has normal blood glucose levels.
D)Miguel's test results must be confirmed with a fasting plasma glucose test.
Q3) Diabetes mellitus is a disease characterized by
A)high blood fats.
B)high blood glucose.
C)low blood pressure.
D)high blood proteins.
Q4) Diabetes can result in weight loss because
A)so many calories are lost in the glucose that passes into the urine.
B)appetite is suppressed due to high blood sugar.
C)a diabetic burns more calories during a given activity.
D)excessive urination means loss of water weight.
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Chapter 19: Protecting Against Infectious Diseases and Sexually
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Q1) When the body is invaded by antigens,the immune system forms substances called A)antibodies.
B)macrophages.
C)lymphocytes.
D)helper cells.
Q2) Proper use of a condom during sexual activity does not guarantee protection against STIs.
A)True
B)False
Q3) You can only get pubic lice through sexual contact.
A)True
B)False
Q4) Which type of immunity occurs when antibodies pass from mother to fetus via placenta or from mother to baby via breast milk?
A)naturally acquired passive immunity
B)naturally acquired active immunity
C)artificially acquired passive immunity
D)artificially acquired active immunity
Q5) State two reasons that early detection of HIV infection is critical.
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Chapter 20: Focus On: Reducing Risks for Chronic Diseases and
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Q1) The pain of cluster headaches is more localized than that of tension headaches.
A)True
B)False
Q2) Which of the following is TRUE concerning asthma?
A)It is not influenced by genetics or family history.
B)It is the most common chronic illness in adults over age 35.
C)It has increased in prevalence over the last 20 years.
D)It is essentially hay fever affecting the lungs.
Q3) Explain what happens in the body during an asthma attack.
Q4) Ulcerative colitis may cause loose or bloody stools.
A)True
B)False
Q5) Intrinsic asthma may be triggered by anything EXCEPT an allergy.
A)True
B)False
Q6) Carrying a heavy backpack on one shoulder may increase the risk of low back pain.
A)True
B)False
Q7) Explain how an allergy affects the body.
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Chapter 21: Preparing for Aging, Death, and Dying
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Q1) Only attorneys can be appointed as durable power of attorney for health care.
A)True
B)False
Q2) Your grandfather is having blurred vision in his right eye due to clouding of the lens.To improve his vision,he would need which type of surgery?
A)cataract
B)retinal
C)glaucoma
D)macular regeneration
Q3) Which of the following is TRUE about hospice care?
A)It provides care for a terminally ill patient and his or her family.
B)It is based on the patient's or family's ability to pay for the care.
C)It lacks the counselors and clergy that a hospital would have on staff.
D)It is only provided in a nursing home setting.
Q4) Which of the following statements about the physical changes of aging is TRUE?
A)In older men and women,the brain decreases in size.
B)In men over 65,testosterone levels rise.
C)In women approaching menopause,rising estrogen levels can cause hot flashes and mood swings.
D)In older men and women,fat deposits under the skin increase.
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Chapter 22: Promoting Environmental Health
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Q1) Increases in the planet's temperature over the past few decades can be attributed to A)acid rain.
B)excess carbon monoxide.
C)the increased use of chlorofluorocarbons.
D)the enhanced greenhouse effect.
Q2) Explain the concept of an ecological footprint and identify the source contributing most greatly to humanity's ecological footprint.
Q3) Climate change is
A)synonymous with global warming.
B)due to a rise in global sea levels and solar output as well as changes in the earth's orbit.
C)due to sustainable development.
D)evidenced by patterns of shifts in temperature,precipitation,and frequency of catastrophic climate storms that exceed what might be predicted by natural causes.
Q4) All forms of radiation pose a threat to human health.
A)True
B)False
Q5) Discuss three ways you can reduce the waste you generate at home.
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Chapter 23: Making Smart Health Care Choices
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Q1) All of the following are provisions of the Affordable Care Act (ACA)EXCEPT coverage for
A)preventive services.
B)preexisting conditions.
C)prescription medications.
D)young adults on a parent's plan through age 30.
Q2) Which type of health insurance plan involves a contracted provider network and a focus on preventive care and cost control?
A)fee-for-service
B)managed care
C)indemnity
D)hospital-owned
Q3) Conventional Western medical practice is known as A)naturopathic medicine.
B)allopathic medicine.
C)holistic medicine.
D)homeopathic medicine.
Q4) An optometrist holds a medical degree and can perform eye surgery. A)True
B)False
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Chapter 24: Focus On: Understanding Complementary and Integrative Health
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Q1) Naturopathic practitioners use foods,herbs,color,and aromas as therapies,but not homeopathic medicines,acupuncture or acupressure,or spinal manipulation.
A)True
B)False
Q2) You are seeking to balance your body,mind,and spirit and restore your body's harmony through diet,exercise,herbs,and controlled breathing.Your plan is to consult with a practitioner of
A)traditional Chinese medicine.
B)Ayurvedic medicine.
C)homeopathic medicine.
D)naturopathic medicine.
Q3) Which supplement is claimed to be useful for boosting the immune system,reducing blood glucose and blood pressure,and improving sex drive?
A)Echinacea
B)flaxseed
C)ginseng
D)ginkgo biloba
Q4) Compare and contrast complementary and alternative health approaches.
Q5) Discuss functional foods and their benefits,and give some examples.
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