Foundations of Health Review Questions
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Foundations of Health introduces students to the core concepts and principles underlying individual and population health. The course explores physical, mental, emotional, and social dimensions of well-being, and examines the determinants that influence health outcomes, including genetics, environment, lifestyle, and access to healthcare. Students gain an understanding of health promotion, disease prevention, and the role of ethical, cultural, and societal factors in shaping health behaviors. Through case studies and current research, the course provides a comprehensive overview of the challenges and opportunities in maintaining and improving health across the lifespan.
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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) The contemporary definition of wellness is
A)the ability to move about freely without pain.
B)the absence of ongoing symptoms or chronic disease.
C)living longer than one's parents.
D)the achievement of the highest level of health possible in each of several dimensions.
Answer: D
Q2) One of the goals of the Healthy People 2020 public health initiative is to create social and physical environments that promote health.
A)True
B)False
Answer: True
Q3) The ability to think clearly,analyze information,and use one's mental capacity to meet life's challenges is known as
A)social health.
B)intellectual health.
C)physical health.
D)emotional health.
Answer: B
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Chapter 2: Focus On: Improving Your Financial Health
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Q1) All of the following actions can help protect against identity theft EXCEPT
A)shredding credit card statements to remove account numbers.
B)password locking your smart phone and PC.
C)not responding to phishing schemes.
D)not getting a smart card.
Answer: D
Q2) Why might a person's first credit card have a high APR?
A)lack of credit history
B)long credit history
C)high credit score
D)low credit limit
Answer: A
Q3) Why should people be cautious in their use of credit cards?
Answer: The danger of credit cards is that they make it too easy to spend money.If spending gets out of control,extra fees and compounding interest can make a person's debt grow very fast.
Q4) Purchasing health insurance should be low on your financial priority list.
A)True
B)False
Answer: False
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Chapter 3: Promoting and Preserving Your Psychological Health
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Q1) Any one dimension of psychological health can affect the others.
A)True
B)False
Answer: True
Q2) Which of the following is TRUE about panic attacks?
A)They typically last for 5 to 10 minutes.
B)They typically come on gradually.
C)They are not linked to heredity.
D)They can lead to social isolation.
Answer: D
Q3) Which of the following living environments would likely increase your chances of suffering from seasonal affective disorder (SAD)?
A)a northern state that experiences long winter nights
B)a desert region in California
C)a region close to the equator with little seasonal variation
D)a southern state that experiences hot,humid summers
Answer: A
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Chapter 4: Focus On: Cultivating Your Spiritual Health
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Q1) College students are not likely to volunteer for community service programs.
A)True
B)False
Q2) What are some ways to improve spirituality by training the body?
Q3) Giving of oneself out of genuine concern for others is
A)patriotism.
B)altruism.
C)spirituality.
D)stewardship.
Q4) 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
Q5) Studies have shown a connection between spirituality and both physical and psychological health.
A)True
B)False
Q6) How does spiritual health contribute to physical health?
Q7) Compare and contrast religion and spirituality.
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Chapter 5: Managing Stress and Coping With Lifes Challenges
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Q1) Which of the following categories describes the small stressors,frustrations,and petty annoyances that collectively can add up to a higher level of stress?
A)adjustments
B)hassles
C)pressures
D)choices
Q2) You complete weekly practice tests for three months before you are scheduled to take the LSAT.Which method are you using to manage stress?
A)meditation
B)downshifting
C)biofeedback
D)stress inoculation
Q3) Hearing a piercing scream late at night while walking on a campus path would likely trigger which phase of the general adaptation syndrome?
A)resistance
B)exhaustion
C)recovery
D)alarm
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Chapter 6: A : Focus On: Improving Your Sleep
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Q1) The most common sleep disorder is
A)narcolepsy.
B)insomnia.
C)sleep apnea.
D)sleepwalking.
Q2) Justin often engages in binge drinking 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.It's known as
A)central sleep apnea.
B)obstructive sleep apnea.
C)narcolepsy.
D)delta sleep.
Q3) The condition that causes people to fall asleep involuntarily during the day is A)sleep apnea.
B)narcolepsy.
C)insomnia.
D)sleep inertia.
Q4) Sleep deficiencies have been linked to increased alcohol abuse.
A)True
B)False
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Chapter 7: Preventing Violence and Injury
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Q1) A rape in which the victim knows the attacker is
A)sexual assault.
B)domestic violence.
C)acquaintance rape.
D)aggravated rape.
Q2) Driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol is
A)risky driving.
B)careless driving.
C)impaired driving.
D)distracted driving.
Q3) If your state doesn't mandate bike or motorcycle helmets,you don't need to bother wearing them to prevent injuries.
A)True
B)False
Q4) The U.S.Public Health Service categorizes injuries resulting from violence as either intentional or accidental.
A)True
B)False
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Chapter 8: Connecting and Communicating in the Modern World
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Q1) Family consists of
A)people related by blood who share a few main characteristics.
B)a group of people who share the same interests.
C)a network of people that provides support,security,and a sense of belonging.
D)blood relatives with whom we grew up.
Q2) The growth of Internet dating has made it easier to A)give the utmost.
B)maintain exclusivity.
C)meet people outside your proximity.
D)commit.
Q3) The definition of the term family
A)doesn't change over time.
B)changes over time.
C)is determined by the local community.
D)is determined by the family's religious beliefs.
Q4) Why do you think that many people agree you must love yourself before you can love someone else,and what two personal qualities are especially important to be able to bring to relationships? Provide information from the chapter to support your answer.
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Chapter 9: Focus On: Understanding Your Sexuality
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Q1) Which of the following is TRUE about androgyny?
A)Androgynous people follow traditional sexual roles.
B)A person has feminine traits but tries to be a male.
C)A person has a combination of both traditional masculine and feminine traits.
D)A person has masculine traits but tries to be a female.
Q2) All of the following are considered variant sexual behaviors EXCEPT
A)group sex.
B)voyeurism.
C)masochism.
D)masturbation.
Q3) Research suggests that,during sex,recreational use of drugs to treat erectile dysfunction
A)significantly boost performance and satisfaction.
B)may help increase performance when used in conjunction with alcohol.
C)may reduce confidence.
D)has decreased among U.S.males age 30 and under.
Q4) Drugs to treat erectile dysfunction may only have a placebo effect on men with normal erections.
A)True
B)False
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Chapter 10: Considering Your Reproductive Choices
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Q1) Which of the following is TRUE about teratogenic effects?
A)The fetus is most susceptible to birth defects during the last three months of pregnancy.
B)These effects can be caused by environmental chemical exposure.
C)The fetus cannot develop an addiction to the drugs the mother is using.
D)A rubella infection in the mother is not associated with teratogenic effects.
Q2) A cause of infertility in which uterine tissue is implanted outside the uterus and blocks the fallopian tubes is
A)toxoplasmosis.
B)endometriosis.
C)pelvic inflammatory disease.
D)ovarian cancer.
Q3) Sterilization has become the leading method of contraception for women of all ages. A)True
B)False
Q4) One in four new mothers experience postpartum depression.
A)True
B)False
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Chapter 11: Recognizing and Avoiding Addiction and Drug Abuse
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Q1) Exercise addicts turn to exercise in an attempt to meet needs for nurturance,self-esteem,etc.
A)True
B)False
Q2) More than 45% of Americans over the age of 12 have tried marijuana.
A)True
B)False
Q3) What is "harm reduction" in the context of drug abuse programs?
A)increasing jail terms for drug abusers
B)reducing negative consequences of drug use
C)identifying drug "hot spots" in urban areas
D)increasing police surveillance in drug-use zones
Q4) How would you recognize it if a friend or family member displayed an addictive behavior? Provide information from the chapter to support your response.
Q5) Prescription drug abuse has increased dramatically among college students over the past 10 years.
A)True
B)False
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Chapter 12: Drinking Alcohol Responsibly and Ending
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Q1) Mixing alcohol with energy drinks reduces the level of alcohol impairment.
A)True
B)False
Q2) Which of the following is a smoking cessation medication?
A)Vicodin
B)Concerta
C)Ambien
D)Zyban
Q3) List and describe three possible long-term effects of alcohol intake.
Q4) Bidis are becoming increasingly popular because they are viewed as safer than regular cigarettes.Research shows that bidis actually
A)produce three times more carbon monoxide and nicotine than cigarettes.
B)produce 20 percent less tar than cigarettes.
C)provide lower exposure to nicotine and carbon monoxide than cigarettes.
D)produce five times less tar than cigarettes.
Q5) Give two examples of how the tobacco industry Master's Settlement Agreement funds are to be used.Do you think this use is appropriate? What other productive ways could these funds be spent?
Q6) Identify at least three health-related concerns associated with e-cigarettes.
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Chapter 13: Nutrition: Eating for a Healthier You
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Q1) The psychological desire to eat is
A)craving.
B)appetite.
C)nutrition.
D)hunger.
Q2) Which of the following is essential for life and is the major component of blood?
A)carbohydrates
B)proteins
C)fats
D)water
Q3) Simple sugars provide short-term energy.
A)True
B)False
Q4) Which form of fat poses high risks for heart disease and cardiac-related death?
A)omega-3 fats
B)omega-6 fats
C)monounsaturated fats
D)trans fats
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) Aaron is trying to lose weight but he still wants a beverage while he is studying.A good choice might be
A)a cup of low-sodium broth.
B)an energy drink.
C)a glass of cranberry juice.
D)a glass of wine.
Q2) What percentage of adult Americans are overweight or obese?
A)more than 20 percent but less than 30 percent
B)more than 30 percent but less than 40 percent
C)more than 50 percent but less than 60 percent
D)more than 60 percent
Q3) When an individual's body increases its metabolic rate to compensate for an increased food intake,this is the process known as
A)adaptive thermogenesis.
B)ketogenesis.
C)digestion.
D)enhanced metabolism.
Q4) Identify the three factors that determine how many calories a person expends during that activity.
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Chapter 15: Focus On: Enhancing Your Body Image
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Q1) Bulimia nervosa is more likely to lead to weight gain than binge-eating disorder.
A)True
B)False
Q2) If you want to help a friend whom you suspect has an eating disorder,you should do all of the following EXCEPT
A)gather information on the disorder.
B)offer to go with your friend to see a counselor.
C)force your friend to acknowledge that the problem is his or her fault.
D)compliment your friend's personality or achievements.
Q3) Common myths that contribute to negative body image include all of the following EXCEPT
A)how you look is more important than who you are.
B)appearance is more important than health.
C)eating healthy and staying active is an effective weight loss strategy.
D)anyone can be slender if they work at it.
Q4) Friends are more influential in body image development than our parents.
A)True
B)False
Q5) Explain how the media influences body image.
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Chapter 16: Improving Your Personal Fitness
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Q1) Regular aerobic exercise improves the functioning of the A)lungs,bronchi,and large vessels.
B)bones and muscles.
C)skeletal and cardiac muscles.
D)heart,lungs,and blood vessels.
Q2) Which type of exercise is BEST for improving cardiorespiratory fitness?
A)flexibility
B)resistance
C)anaerobic
D)aerobic
Q3) In a fitness program,increasing the amount of weight you lift over time is an example of
A)the specificity principle.
B)overloading.
C)repetition.
D)endurance exercise.
Q4) In general,the lower the intensity of activity,the longer the duration of exercise should be.
A)True
B)False
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Chapter 17: Reducing Your Risk of Cardiovascular Disease and Cancer
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Q1) The absence of clinical indicators of cardiovascular disease and the presence of certain behavioral and health factor metrics is known as
A)cardiovascular fitness.
B)cardiorespiratory fitness.
C)heart-related quality of life.
D)ideal cardiovascular health.
Q2) A new growth of tissue that serves no physiological purpose is a A)benign cyst.
B)neoplasm.
C)malignant tumor.
D)scar tissue.
Q3) Inflammation may play a role in heart disease development.
A)True
B)False
Q4) An individual would most likely suffer from angina pectoris when A)sleeping.
B)walking up a flight of stairs.
C)working at a computer.
D)watching television.
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) Which of the following would NOT put an individual at an increased risk of developing type 2 diabetes?
A)stress
B)sedentary lifestyle
C)inadequate sleep
D)physical activity
Q2) Which form of diabetes develops slowly and occurs when the body either loses its ability to produce enough insulin or cannot respond to the insulin that is available?
A)type 1 diabetes
B)type 2 diabetes
C)gestational diabetes
D)insulin-dependent diabetes
Q3) Research suggests that individuals with prediabetes may avoid progressing to diabetes if they lose what percentage of current body weight?
A)as little as 3 to 5 percent
B)as little as 5 to 7 percent
C)as little as 7 to 9 percent
D)as little as 9 to 11 percent
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Chapter 19: Protecting Against Infectious Diseases and Sexually
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Q1) Herpes can be cured in its early stages with proper antibiotic treatment.
A)True
B)False
Q2) Ray went on a missionary trip to a developing country.While there,he enjoyed cultural celebrations that gave him the opportunity to sample a wide range of locally grown foods.He had to return home when he contracted hepatitis.Ray most likely has A)hepatitis A.
B)hepatitis B.
C)hepatitis C.
D)hepatitis D.
Q3) The most well-known symptom of mumps is A)an itchy red rash.
B)a high fever.
C)swollen salivary glands.
D)aching joints.
Q4) Interspecies transmission of infectious disease does not occur.
A)True
B)False
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 Conditions
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Q1) Research suggests that migraines may be triggered as a result of A)vascular abnormalities in the brain as a result of viral infection or physical trauma.
B)neurological abnormalities due to genetic mutation of a single gene.
C)possibly genetic biochemical and inflammatory processes within the brain. D)a combination of physiological and psychological factors.
Q2) Carpal tunnel syndrome is one of the most common A)repetitive motion disorders.
B)gastrointestinal disorders.
C)types of back injury. D)types of arthritis.
Q3) Kendra is a computer animation major and spends several hours every day creating images on a computer screen.Now a junior,she has begun to notice persistent tingling in her hands and fingers and pain moving her wrists.Kendra probably has A)ganglion cysts.
B)carpal tunnel syndrome.
C)frozen shoulder.
D)Raynaud's syndrome.
Q4) Explain how an allergy affects the body.
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Chapter 21: Preparing for Aging, Death, and Dying
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Q1) Which of the following statements about dementia is FALSE?
A)The terms Alzheimer's disease and dementia refer to the same condition.
B)Medication interactions can prompt signs and symptoms characteristic of dementia.
C)Vitamin B deficiencies can lead to signs and symptoms characteristic of dementia.
D)Dementias can be reversible.
Q2) William is 36 years old.Since his diagnosis of terminal cancer,he has been enraged-at his physicians,at his friends and family members,and at "the universe." Which stage of the Kübler-Ross model is William experiencing?
A)denial
B)anger
C)bargaining
D)depression
Q3) According to Worden's model,the grief work process includes four developmental tasks that a person must complete to cope with the situation and move on with his or her life.
A)True
B)False
Q4) Explain how the growing population of elderly will affect society in the future.
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Chapter 22: Promoting Environmental Health
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Q1) The two general types of water pollution are described as
A)point source and nonpoint source.
B)toxic and nontoxic.
C)runoff and nonrunoff.
D)acid and nonacid.
Q2) Runoff from a parking lot is considered nonpoint source pollution.
A)True
B)False
Q3) You have been looking at numerous new homes.The nausea and fatigue you are attributing to the stress of buying a new house may actually be due to exposure to A)asbestos.
B)carbon monoxide.
C)formaldehyde.
D)radon.
Q4) Climate change is evidenced by which of the following features?
A)the warmest winter on record in the Northeastern U.S.
B)a shift to a pattern of unusual fluctuations in rain or snowfall amounts
C)the end of seasonal variations
D)the occurrence of a hurricane
Q5) Discuss the three main areas of focus in preventing indoor air pollution.
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Chapter 23: Making Smart Health Care Choices
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Q1) Managed care is based on
A)coordination of health care.
B)doctors setting their own rates.
C)few administrative rules.
D)emergency health care.
Q2) Categories established by the federal government to determine how much a hospital will be reimbursed for the care of a patient with a particular condition or multiple conditions are
A)diagnosis-related groups.
B)fee schedules.
C)formulary tiers.
D)diagnostic codes.
Q3) Self-care involves all of the following EXCEPT
A)knowing your body.
B)paying attention to body signals.
C)taking appropriate action to stop the progression of illness.
D)avoiding medication and taking a "tough it out" approach to illness.
Q4) List and explain the various mechanisms private insurance companies are still allowed to use,under the Affordable Care Act,to limit potential losses.
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Chapter 24: Focus On: Understanding Complementary and Integrative Health
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Q1) Compare and contrast complementary and alternative health approaches.
Q2) Which of the following practices is a mind-body technique practiced by about 8 percent of Americans and included within both Ayurveda and qigong?
A)Pilates
B)meditation
C)healing touch
D)chiropractic
Q3) About one-third of American adults age 18 to 44 have used some form of CAM.
A)True
B)False
Q4) Traditional Chinese medicine is an example of A)movement therapy.
B)an alternative medical system.
C)mind-body medicine.
D)a manipulative practice.
Q5) Americans are more likely now than several decades ago to use health approaches outside of mainstream Western medicine.
A)True
B)False
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