Foundations of Health Practice Questions
Course Introduction
Foundations of Health introduces students to the core concepts, determinants, and systems that influence individual and community health. This course explores the biological, social, environmental, and behavioral factors that shape health outcomes, while providing an overview of health promotion, disease prevention, and global health trends. Students will examine the structure of healthcare delivery, public health principles, and policies that impact health at the local, national, and global levels. Through case studies and practical examples, the course fosters a comprehensive understanding of the interconnectedness of personal well-being and public health initiatives.
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Connect Core Concepts in Health Brief 14th Edition by Paul M. Insel
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Chapter 1: Taking Charge of Your Health
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Q1) The following are all environmental factors that affect health EXCEPT the A)air you breathe.
B)amount of crime in your community.
C)genetic make-up of your body.
D)water you drink.
Answer: C
Q2) Carla realized and corrected her mistake.What can Carla do to ensure that she will continue to have enough time to have fun with her friends without compromising any area of wellness?
A)Establish set times and days to be with her friends.
B)Eliminate some of her participation in campus activities.
C)Be flexible with her time and acknowledge that obstacles may occasionally disrupt her plans.
D)Tell her friends that they have to participate in some of her campus activities so they can have more time together.
Answer: C
Q3) Effective support for behavior change can be provided by family and friends.
A)True
B)False
Answer: True
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Chapter 2: Stress: The Constant Challenge
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Q1) The branch of the autonomic nervous system that slows down the body as it recovers from exposure to a stressor is the _______________ nervous system.
A)central
B)somatic
C)parasympathetic
D)sympathetic
Answer: C
Q2) Laughter does all of the following EXCEPT A)aid digestion.
B)release endorphins.
C)ease pain.
D)increase blood pressure.
Answer: D
Q3) The three basic types of resiliency center on how individuals respond to stress.
A)True
B)False
Answer: True
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Chapter 3: Psychological Health
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Q1) A neurotransmitter that seems to be important in the treatment of depression is A)serotonin.
B)acetylcholine.
C)dopamine.
D)leutine.
Answer: A
Q2) Which of the following is a social phobia?
A)fear of specific animals
B)fear of high places
C)fear of seeing blood
D)fear of embarrassment
Answer: D
Q3) Which of the following factors plays a major part in psychological disorders?
A)genetics
B)culture
C)life events
D)all of these
Answer: D
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Chapter 4: Intimate Relationships and Communication
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Q1) Approximately what percentage of divorced people marry again?
A)15 percent
B)50 percent
C)75 percent
D)95 percent
Q2) One advantage cohabitation has over marriage is
A)health insurance benefits are better.
B)most societies are prefer cohabitation.
C)inheritance rights are better.
D)partners have a greater sense of autonomy.
Q3) Providing ultimatums will often bring a conflict to a sudden and successful resolution.
A)True
B)False
Q4) The majority of the communication between two people is nonverbal.
A)True
B)False
Q5) Intense passion is required for love to endure.
A)True
B)False
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Chapter 5: Sexuality, Pregnancy, and Childbirth
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Q1) Choose two factors in prenatal care (for example,diet,exercise,or alcohol use),and describe how they can affect the health of the mother and developing fetus.Explain the associated medical tests or lifestyle behaviors that are recommended to help support a healthy pregnancy.
Q2) The quadruple marker screen (QMS)is used to detect A)fetal anomalies.
B)gender.
C)gestational age.
D)fetal position.
Q3) Which one of the following is the most common recommendations regarding exercise during pregnancy?
A)Start a rigorous exercise program.
B)Continue a moderate exercise program.
C)Stop exercising.
D)Increase the intensity of exercise.
Q4) People who identify as bisexual
A)are attracted to both men and women.
B)used to like one gender but now like another.
C)cannot decide which gender they really like.
D)have markedly low sexual desire.
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Chapter 6: Contraception and Abortion
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Q1) Toxic shock syndrome is caused from an uncontrollable fungal infection.
A)True
B)False
Q2) Which of the following is a characteristic of cervical secretions observed at the time of ovulation?
A)clear,thick mucus
B)cloudy,sticky mucus
C)clear,slippery mucus
D)cloudy,slippery mucus
Q3) The psychological effects of abortion are predictable in most women.
A)True
B)False
Q4) Surgical birth control methods are considered permanent.
A)True
B)False
Q5) A possible physical complication of abortion is
A)cervical traumA.
B)infection.
C)uterine perforation.
D)all of these.
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Chapter 7: Drug Misuse and Addiction
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Q1) Cocaine is rarely taken by
A)ingestion.
B)snorting.
C)smoking.
D)injection.
Q2) People who are under the influence of drugs are at greater risk of injury than those who are not under the influence of drugs.
A)True
B)False
Q3) When Kristen began to smoke,she used only 3-5 cigarettes a day.Now,for her to feel in control during the day,she has to smoke 18 cigarettes.What is she experiencing?
A)substance abuse
B)substance dependence
C)tolerance
D)withdrawal
Q4) Explain some of the economic and social costs of drug abuse that modern society faces.
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Chapter 8: Alcohol and Tobacco
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Q1) Carey has been smoking two and a half packs of cigarettes every day for 10 years.If she were to stop smoking today,list at least six withdrawal symptoms that she would be likely to experience.
Q2) People who drink three or more drinks per day should avoid taking aspirin.
A)True
B)False
Q3) A standard drink contains about _____ ounce(s)of alcohol.
A)0.6
B)1.6
C)2.6
D)3.6
Q4) Which of the following BEST describes the effects of smoking during pregnancy?
A)Smoking slightly increases a pregnant woman's chance of having a miscarriage.
B)Smoking during pregnancy can impair development but does not affect genetics.
C)Maternal smoking causes hundreds of infant deaths each year.
D)Smoking decreases a woman's chance of ectopic pregnancy.
Q5) For most regular tobacco users,sudden abstinence from nicotine produces withdrawal symptoms.
A)True
B)False
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Chapter 9: Nutrition Basics
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Q1) When reducing fat intake,the emphasis should be placed on lowering intake of
A)omega-3 fatty acids.
B)linoleic acid.
C)trans fatty acids.
D)monounsaturated fats.
Q2) The Dietary Reference Intakes
A)are designed to prevent nutritional deficiencies and chronic diseases.
B)will eventually be replaced by RDA values.
C)are used as a basis for most food labels.
D)are a food group plan.
Q3) Which of the following statements about vitamins is TRUE?
A)Vitamins are required by the body in large amounts.
B)Vitamins are important in the maintenance of the immune system.
C)Vitamins provide direct energy to the body.
D)Vitamins are best taken in the form of vitamin supplements.
Q4) The use of food irradiation is not permitted on foods certified as organic.
A)True
B)False
Q5) List the food groups in the USDA's MyPlate.For each group,provide the suggested range of daily servings.
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Chapter 10: Exercise for Health and Fitness
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Q1) Any person planning to begin a fitness program should first have a medical exam.
A)True
B)False
Q2) An appropriate exercise duration depends primarily on exercise frequency.
A)True
B)False
Q3) All of the following can help Larry decrease his risk of injury EXCEPT
A)using proper body mechanics when executing sports skills.
B)warming up thoroughly before both endurance and strength training sessions.
C)exercising at maximum heart rate during endurance training.
D)allowing muscle groups a day of rest between strength training workouts.
Q4) The best way to ensure consistency with an exercise program is to A)keep a training journal.
B)exercise with a friend.
C)join a fitness club.
D)exercise first thing every day.
Q5) Imagine that you are shopping for a pair of fitness shoes.List at least five consumer strategies for obtaining a suitable pair.
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Chapter 11: Weight Management
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Q1) Mari would like to lose a few pounds,but she doesn't want to spend money on a special book,program,or foods.Mari usually fixes and eats her own breakfast and dinner at home,but she has lunch in her school's food court.Describe at least eight lifestyle strategies she could try for successful weight loss on her own.
Q2) What additional strategy would help Alan manage his weight?
A)quitting his part-time job
B)increasing calories from protein
C)reducing portion sizes
D)reducing calories from complex carbohydrates
Q3) Which of the following is considered essential fat?
A)fat located around major organs,generally within the abdomen
B)fat stored in various tissues and critical for normal body functioning
C)fat incorporated in loose connective tissue known as adipose tissue
D)fat located underneath the skin,also known as subcutaneous fat
Q4) The energy balance concept is based primarily on the amount of sleep you get.
A)True
B)False
Q5) About one-half of deaths associated with anorexia are from suicide.
A)True
B)False
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Chapter 12: Cardiovascular Disease and Cancer
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Q1) Which of the following combinations would place someone at greatest risk for cardiovascular disease?
A)low HDL and low LDL
B)high HDL and high LDL
C)low HDL and high LDL
D)high HDL and low LDL
Q2) Angina pectoris is caused by
A)the complete blockage of a coronary artery.
B)a disruption of the electrical system of the heart.
C)a need for oxygen in the heart that exceeds supply.
D)sustained high blood pressure.
Q3) What do obesity and alcohol use have in common that increases breast cancer risk?
A)They increase glucose levels in the blood.
B)They increase estrogen levels in the blood.
C)They raise LDL cholesterol.
D)They slow the rate of cell growth.
Q4) Mild hypertension can often be treated by changes in lifestyle alone.
A)True
B)False
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Chapter 13: Immunity and Infection
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Q1) Worldwide,the most common route of HIV infection is
A)injecting drug use.
B)men having sex with men.
C)heterosexual contact.
D)receipt of blood transfusions.
Q2) Herpes is considered a serious STI for all of the following reasons EXCEPT
A)its high fatality rate.
B)its high incidence rate.
C)its serious impact on newborns.
D)the lack of a cure for the disease.
Q3) Transmission of HIV occurs through which of the following?
A)using the same toilet as someone with HIV
B)sharing eating utensils with someone with HIV
C)unprotected sexual intercourse with someone with HIV
D)all of these
Q4) Pathogens can enter the body through penetration of the skin,by inhalation,or by ingestion.
A)True
B)False
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Chapter 14: Environmental Health
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Q1) Hazardous chemicals in sewage is a concern in the United States.
A)True
B)False
Q2) DDT was banned in the United States in 1972 after it was A)found to have a negative impact on reptiles,fish,and birds.
B)blamed for several child deaths in a farming community in British Columbia.
C)connected with cancer diagnoses in agricultural communities across America. D)tested by the Food and Drug Administration.
Q3) In the United States,the biggest single component of household trash by weight is plastic.
A)True
B)False
Q4) A recent source of toxic waste is the disposal of computer components.
A)True
B)False
Q5) The most obvious depletion of the ozone layer has occurred over A)AntarcticA.
B)the United States.
C)the equator.
D)Africa.
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Chapter 15: Conventional and Complimentary Medicine
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Q1) If Cara consults a physician,based on her insurance plan,she should contact
A)a specialist (gynecologist)in her neighborhood.
B)a physician recommended by her coworker who had similar symptoms.
C)the primary care physician assigned by her health maintenance organization.
D)an emergency room physician.
Q2) Managed care plans
A)cost consumers more money than traditional insurance plans cost.
B)restrict which physicians patients may use.
C)have a fixed annual deductible.
D)vary the monthly fee owed based on the level of services provideD.
Q3) Marc has had a fever for two days.Which of the following is likely to be Marc's best option for addressing this symptom?
A)treating it himself
B)visiting his physician
C)going to the emergency room
D)none of these
Q4) Single-ingredient over-the-counter remedies are recommended over combination products.
A)True
B)False
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Chapter 16: Personal Safety
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Q1) Which one of the following statements about pedestrians and injury is FALSE?
A)Walkers and runners should face traffic.
B)Nearly 40 percent of all pedestrian deaths occur between intersections.
C)Traffic conditions contribute more to pedestrian injuries than poor decision making does.
D)Most pedestrian injuries involve the very young or elderly.
Q2) Which of the following statements about motor-vehicle-related crashes is TRUE?
A)Most motor vehicle crashes occur 50 miles or more from home.
B)Most motor vehicle crashes involve drivers who have no valid license.
C)Most motor vehicle crashes occur on one-way streets.
D)Most motor vehicle crashes are caused by bad driving,especially speeding.
Q3) Which of the following is NOT a benefit of safety belt use?
A)distribution of the stopping force over the entire body
B)prevention of the "second collision"
C)prevention of being thrown from the car
D)an increase in the confidence of the driver
Q4) "Years of potential life lost" refers to the difference between one's life expectancy and one's age at death.
A)True
B)False
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Chapter 17: The Challenge of Aging
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Q1) Identify and explain the two most common forms of government financial and medical aid offered to Americans who are retired and over age 65.
Q2) An example of physician-assisted suicide is
A)withdrawing life-sustaining treatment such as artificial respiration.
B)providing drugs to a person that will facilitate her or his death.
C)finding a doctor who will facilitate the death of a gravely ill person.
D)using a mechanical device for lethal injection.
Q3) Individuals in their forties should undertake which one of the following to help them with the aging process?
A)developing important relationships
B)reevaluating their health insurance plans
C)establishing good health habits
D)assessing their financial status
Q4) Describe at least two tasks relating to dying and death that should be carried out in early adulthood.
Q5) Physician-assisted suicide and active euthanasia are the same thing.
A)True
B)False
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