Health and Society Exam Practice Tests
Course Introduction
Health and Society explores the complex interplay between health, illness, and the broader social context. The course examines how social factors such as culture, socioeconomic status, race, gender, and environment influence individual and population health outcomes. Students analyze the impact of health policies, healthcare systems, and global trends on access to care and well-being. Through case studies and current research, the course highlights disparities in health, ethical considerations in public health, and strategies for promoting health equity in diverse communities.
Recommended Textbook
Health The Basics 6th Canadian Edition by
Rebecca J. Donatelle
Available Study Resources on Quizplus
23 Chapters
1791 Verified Questions
1791 Flashcards
Source URL: https://quizplus.com/study-set/1223
Page 2
Chapter 1: Discovering Your Personal Rhythm for Healthy Living
Available Study Resources on Quizplus for this Chatper
101 Verified Questions
101 Flashcards
Source URL: https://quizplus.com/quiz/24185
Sample Questions
Q1) The term,"morbidity rate",refers to illness rates.
A)True
B)False Answer: True
Q2) "Curbing Childhood Obesity: A Federal,Provincial and Territorial Framework for Action to Promote Healthy Weights" is an initiative that supports the ____________________________.
A)Declaration on Prevention and Promotion
B)Public Health Agency of Canada
C)Health Belief Model
D)Pan-Canadian Healthy Living Strategy
Answer: D
Q3) One of the key elements of the _________________ is to recognize and address linkages between lifestyle choices and the surrounding social,economic and environmental influences.
A)Health Belief Model
B)Transtheoretical Model
C)Theory of Reasoned Action
D)Pan-Canadian Healthy Living Strategy
Answer: D
Page 3
To view all questions and flashcards with answers, click on the resource link above.
Chapter 2: Promoting and P Reserving Your Psychosocial Health
Available Study Resources on Quizplus for this Chatper
98 Verified Questions
98 Flashcards
Source URL: https://quizplus.com/quiz/24186
Sample Questions
Q1) Which of the following statements about depression is true?
A)Frequent crying is the most common symptom of depression.
B)Anti-depressant drugs are often necessary for recovery.
C)Depression is a natural reaction to crisis or loss.
D)Only in-depth psychotherapy can cure clinical depression.
Answer: B
Q2) Which of the following is an excellent strategy for maintaining psychosocial health?
A)spending time with friends, doing activities you enjoy
B)spending large amounts of money and then feeling guilty for doing so
C)avoiding social events, choosing to spend time alone
D)taking a stress multivitamin
Answer: A
Q3) The actual rates of suicide may be much higher due to difficulty in determining causes of suspicious deaths.
A)True
B)False
Answer: True
To view all questions and flashcards with answers, click on the resource link above.
Page 4
Chapter 3: Understanding and Copy With Lifes Stressors
Available Study Resources on Quizplus for this Chatper
107 Verified Questions
107 Flashcards
Source URL: https://quizplus.com/quiz/24187
Sample Questions
Q1) Martina sees a mean-looking dog coming toward her.Her heart starts to beat faster,her breathing quickens and her pupils dilate.These physiologic changes are governed by the ________________.
A)sympathetic nervous system
B)parasympathetic nervous system
C)auxiliary nervous system
D)voluntary nervous system
Answer: A
Q2) Sara and Steve have decided to give up their hectic lives and move to a smaller community to raise their son.This fundamental alteration in values and honest introspection in their lives in known as ____________________.
A)relaxation
B)simplification
C)recharging
D)downshifting
Answer: D
To view all questions and flashcards with answers, click on the resource link above. Page 5
Chapter 4: A: Focus on Spiritual Health
Available Study Resources on Quizplus for this Chatper
23 Verified Questions
23 Flashcards
Source URL: https://quizplus.com/quiz/24181
Sample Questions
Q1) A state of alignment with one's own inner wisdom,values and vision that serves as a guide in finding a moral and ethical path through life is
A)spiritual intelligence
B)stewardship
C)religious belief
D)purpose
Q2) During meditation,Madhvi finds that thoughts pop up and distract her.When this happens she should __________________________.
A)stop meditating until she can refocus
B)release the thought and return to meditating
C)realize that she is not well-suited for meditation
D)get up and move around and then try again
Q3) Which of the following is an example of altruism?
A)Volunteering at an animal shelter
B)Thanking someone who helped you
C)Being environmentally conscientious
D)Having faith in a higher power
Q4) What are some ways to improve spirituality by training the body?
Q5) Compare and contrast religion and spirituality.
To view all questions and flashcards with answers, click on the resource link above. Page 6
Chapter 5: Engaging in Physical Activity for Health, Fitness, and Performance
Available Study Resources on Quizplus for this Chatper
94 Verified Questions
94 Flashcards
Source URL: https://quizplus.com/quiz/24179
Sample Questions
Q1) Barbara lifts a heavy amount of weight for three repetitions.She is trying to increase muscle ______________________.
A)strength
B)endurance
C)definition
D)fitness
Q2) Sasha has been told by his coach that cool-down after exercise is a great time to stretch and to increase flexibility.Stretching exercises should last for how many minutes?
A)0 - 5 minutes
B)5 - 10 minutes
C)10 - 15 minutes
D)15 - 20 minutes
Q3) Increasing the efficiency of the immune system via exercise depends on
A)if you perceive exercise as pleasurable or stressful
B)strict adherence to an exercise regimen
C)the type of exercise in which you participate
D)whether you exercise indoors or outdoors
Q4) The term,hypertrophy,refers to the increased size or girth of a muscle.
To view all questions and flashcards with answers, click on the resource link above. Page 7
Chapter 6: Eating for Optimal Health and Performance
Available Study Resources on Quizplus for this Chatper
110 Verified Questions
110 Flashcards
Source URL: https://quizplus.com/quiz/24180
Sample Questions
Q1) Next to water,proteins are the most abundant substances in the human body.
Q2) Calvin has anemia.What types of foods should Calvin eat,in order to increase his iron?
A)beef and legumes
B)white breads and pastas
C)milk and yogurt
D)orange vegetables
Q3) Sulphur is a trace mineral.
A)True
B)False
Q4) Jacqui is a vegetarian who consumes dairy products,but no flesh foods.What term describes her diet?
A)vegan
B)pesco-vegetarian
C)semi-vegetarian
D)lacto-vegetarian
Q5) Fish,flax seed and walnuts are excellent sources of Omega-3 fatty acids.
Q6) Carbohydrates,proteins and fats provide calories.
A)True
B)False
To view all questions and flashcards with answers, click on the resource link above. Page 8
Chapter 7: Managing Your Weight: Finding a Healthy Balance
Available Study Resources on Quizplus for this Chatper
99 Verified Questions
99 Flashcards
Source URL: https://quizplus.com/quiz/24188
Sample Questions
Q1) Carlos has his body fat measured by determining the total body fat from estimates of total body volume.What is this method called?
A)air displacement plethysmography
B)bioelectrical impedance
C)hydrostatic weighing
D)Body Mass Indexing
Q2) Christa is a marathon runner who has amenorrhea.What is the most probable cause of her condition?
A)lack of protein in the diet
B)extremely low body fat
C)dehydration
D)diabetes
Q3) Body Mass Index is a measurement index for the relationship between weight and height.
Q4) A person with a "thrifty gene" or OB gene has _______________________.
A)a decreased chance of obesity
B)a slower metabolism
C)a faster metabolism
D)an easier time maintaining weight
Q5) Explain four negative health effects of dieting as cited in the text.
To view all questions and flashcards with answers, click on the resource link above. Page 9
Chapter 8: Focus on Body Image
Available Study Resources on Quizplus for this Chatper
23 Verified Questions
23 Flashcards
Source URL: https://quizplus.com/quiz/24178
Sample Questions
Q1) A compensatory behaviour,such as vomiting or using laxatives to get rid of food that has been consumed,is a behavour that ________________________.
A)has obvious health benefits
B)attempts to balance out a previous behaviour
C)indicates a healthy body image
D)has no potential negative health consequences
Q2) Which of the following statements is true with respect to the relationship between body image and culture?
A)Media images have little influence over what we find attractive.
B)Commercials often convey messages related to physical attractiveness.
C)The ideal body image for women has always been thin and willowy.
D)Today's ideal body image is very similar to the typical American body.
Q3) An eating disorder that may lead to the erosion of tooth enamel due to frequent purging is ________.
A)binge-eating disorder
B)anorexia nervosa
C)bulimia nervosa
D)night-eating syndrome
Q4) Explain how the media influences body image.
To view all questions and flashcards with answers, click on the resource link above. Page 10
Chapter 9: Committing to Relationships and Sexual Health
Available Study Resources on Quizplus for this Chatper
137 Verified Questions
137 Flashcards
Source URL: https://quizplus.com/quiz/24189
Sample Questions
Q1) The hormones released by the pituitary responsible for initiating the development of secondary sexual characteristics are called gonadotropins.
Q2) Which of the following is true about trial separations?
A)They usually mean that the relationship is ending.
B)It provides an opportunity for preliminary healing.
C)It usually results in situational improvement.
D)It needs to be at least a month long to be most effective.
Q3) The female sexual organ whose only known function is sexual pleasure is the _______________.
A)clitoris
B)labia majora
C)labia minora
D)hymen
Q4) Cynthia has decided to "settle down" and marry Pedro.Her decision refers to which key factor of the Triangular Theory of Love?
A)intimacy
B)passion
C)decision/commitment
D)mutual involvement
To view all questions and flashcards with answers, click on the resource link above. Page 11
Chapter 10: Considering Your Reproductive Choices
Available Study Resources on Quizplus for this Chatper
108 Verified Questions
108 Flashcards
Source URL: https://quizplus.com/quiz/24190
Sample Questions
Q1) Miko is at risk of having a baby with Down Syndrome.What is the name of the procedure that involves snipping a sample of fetal sac tissue that will be done during the 10-12th week of her pregnancy?
A)amniocentesis
B)chorionic villus sampling
C)fetoscopy
D)sonography
Q2) Wendy had a second-trimester abortion in which prostaglandin hormones were injected into her uterus.This type of abortion is called _______________.
A)induction abortion
B)vacuum aspiration
C)D & C
D)D & E
Q3) Gamete intrafallopian transfer has a success rate of over 80%.
A)True
B)False
Q4) The risk for SIDS is greater in female infants than in male infants.
A)True
B)False
To view all questions and flashcards with answers, click on the resource link above. Page 12
Chapter 11: A: Focus on Sexually Transmitted Infections Stis
Available Study Resources on Quizplus for this Chatper
23 Verified Questions
23 Flashcards
Source URL: https://quizplus.com/quiz/24177
Sample Questions
Q1) It is estimated that 10-15% of women of reproductive age have had at least one episode of _______.
A)PID
B)gonorrhea
C)syphilis
D)chlamydia
Q2) The most common causes of epididymitis are ___________________.
A)congenital
B)overuse
C)gonorrhea and chlamydia
D)syphilis and AIDS
Q3) The only way to contract an STI is through ________________.
A)physical contact
B)genital contact
C)fluid contact
D)penetration
Q4) Outline which sexual behaviours are high-risk,moderate-risk,low-risk and no-risk.
To view all questions and flashcards with answers, click on the resource link above.
13
Chapter 12: Recognizing Use, Misuse, Abuse, and Addiction to Drugs and
Available Study Resources on Quizplus for this Chatper
74 Verified Questions
74 Flashcards
Source URL: https://quizplus.com/quiz/24191
Sample Questions
Q1) Justin now finds that he needs to increase the amount of cocaine that he freebases in order to produce his desired "high".This increased need is a phenomenon known as
A)tolerance
B)increased addiction
C)compulsion
D)intolerance
Q2) The inhalant,nitrous oxide,is a common dental anesthesia.
Q3) Jordy has experienced elevated blood pressure and violent behaviours as a result of which of the following types of prescription drugs?
A)amphetamines
B)barbiturates
C)antibiotics
D)sedatives
Q4) This term refers to the inability to have a bowel movement constipation.
Q5) Everything a person feels is tied to a chemical process in his/her body.
A)True
B)False
Q7) The slowest-acting form of injection is subcutaneous. Page 14
Q6) Why is frequent use of laxative and diuretics to aid weight reduction dangerous?
To view all questions and flashcards with answers, click on the resource link above.
Page 15
Chapter 13: Using Alcohol, Tobacco, and Caffeine
Responsibly and Refraining From
Available Study Resources on Quizplus for this Chatper
99 Verified Questions
99 Flashcards
Source URL: https://quizplus.com/quiz/24192
Sample Questions
Q1) Sara is in alcoholism treatment where she takes drugs that induce vomiting when combined with several drinks for a period of ten days.This type of therapy is called
A)aversion therapy
B)nausea therapy
C)drug therapy
D)stimulus therapy
Q2) Cecil suffers from the deterioration of his liver as a result of his prolonged drinking.This condition is called ________________.
A)fibromyalgia
B)alcoholic liver syndrome
C)renal failure
D)fibrosis
Q3) Lita says she smokes because she is trying to lose weight.Why is nicotine an appetite suppressant?
A)Nicotine takes the place of hunger receptor sites in the brain.
B)Nicotine suppresses the hypothalamus which houses the hunger centre.
C)Nicotine decreases the stomach contractions that signal hunger.
D)Nicotine decreases the craving for fatty foods.
Page 16
To view all questions and flashcards with answers, click on the resource link above.
Chapter 14: Understanding Illicit Drugs
Available Study Resources on Quizplus for this Chatper
51 Verified Questions
51 Flashcards
Source URL: https://quizplus.com/quiz/24193
Sample Questions
Q1) Which of the following statements is true about amphetamines?
A)They are not used in any therapeutic way.
B)Amphetamine abusers only become psychologically addicted to the drug.
C)Amphetamine abusers become extremely paranoid.
D)They cause a dangerous drop in heart rate and respiratory rate.
Q2) Steroids shut down a male's production of the hormone testosterone.
Q3) Bianca uses a relatively inexpensive and smokeable form of cocaine.What is this drug called?
A)crack
B)crank
C)meth
D)coke
Q4) Ecstasy is a deliriant.
A)True
B)False
Q5) Psychoactive_ drugs have the potential to alter a person's mood or behaviours.
Q6) The sticky,thick resin of the cannabis plant is called hashish.
Q7) Morphine is an opiate.
A)True
B)False
To view all questions and flashcards with answers, click on the resource link above. Page 17
Chapter 15: A: Focus on Improving Your Sleep
Available Study Resources on Quizplus for this Chatper
23 Verified Questions
23 Flashcards
Source URL: https://quizplus.com/quiz/24184
Sample Questions
Q1) The portion of the brain considered to be the "master mind" that only rests during sleep is the ____________.
A)cerebral cortex
B)cerebrum
C)Brain stem
D)midbrain
Q2) Vijay often tosses and turns,unable to sleep for an hour after he goes to bed.Which of the following will help change this pattern and allow him to fall asleep faster?
A)Getting out of bed, exercising vigorously and taking a warm shower
B)Staying in bed and checking the clock every 15 minutes
C)Staying in bed and using his laptop to check out his friends' Facebook updates
D)Getting out of bed after 20 minutes and doing something relaxing until he feels sleepy
Q3) During REM sleep ______________________.
A)the body moves around a lot
B)the brain processes and consolidates information
C)body temperature drops
D)muscles are contracted
Q4) Explain the four stages of NREM sleep.
To view all questions and flashcards with answers, click on the resource link above. Page 18
Chapter 16: Reducing Risk for Cardiovascular Diseases and Cancer
Available Study Resources on Quizplus for this Chatper
102 Verified Questions
102 Flashcards
Source URL: https://quizplus.com/quiz/24194
Sample Questions
Q1) Benign tumours are harmless unless they ________________.
A)turn malignant
B)obstruct normal tissue or organs
C)are left untreated
D)suppress the immune system
Q2) When at rest,an average adult heart beats 80 to 90 times per minute.
A)True
B)False
Q3) When Dee is in a highly stressful situation,her heart may beat up to ________ times a minute.
A)80
B)100
C)150
D)200
Q4) Sodium nitrates have not been banned because they have a positive effect by killing Clostridium botulinum in food.
Q5) Capillaries are larger than arteries.
A)True
B)False
Q6) Cancers of the infection-fighting regions of the body are called lymphomas. Page 19
To view all questions and flashcards with answers, click on the resource link above.
Page 20
Chapter 17: Controlling Risk for Infectious and
Non-Infectious Conditions
Available Study Resources on Quizplus for this Chatper
107 Verified Questions
107 Flashcards
Source URL: https://quizplus.com/quiz/24195
Sample Questions
Q1) Type 1 diabetes is also called insulin - dependent diabetes.
A)True
B)False
Q2) What is Carpal tunnel syndrome? What measures can a person take to help alleviate suffering from this disorder?
Q3) Joshua has a disease where the mucous membranes of the walls of his large intestine have become inflamed.His diagnosis is ______________________.
A)diverticulosis
B)ulcerative colitis
C)IBS
D)ulceritis
Q4) Which of the following is true about Type 1 diabetes?
A)It can be cured by weight loss or dietary changes.
B)It is less serious than Type 2 diabetes.
C)Type 1 diabetes occurs later in life.
D)It is characterized by permanent insulin deficiency.
Q5) Vaginal secretions are an example of a high-risk fluid for HIV infection.
A)True
B)False
To view all questions and flashcards with answers, click on the resource link above. Page 21
Chapter 18: A: Focus on Diabetes
Available Study Resources on Quizplus for this Chatper
23 Verified Questions
23 Flashcards
Source URL: https://quizplus.com/quiz/24183
Sample Questions
Q1) A state in which the body's cells fail to respond to the effects of insulin is
A)hyperglycemia
B)hypoglycemia
C)insulin resistance
D)diabetic coma
Q2) Which of the following is true with respect to pre-diabetes?
A)The symptoms are typically mild.
B)It is one of the conditions linked to metabolic syndrome.
C)It is most common college students.
D)An estimated 14 million Canadians age 20 or older have it.
Q3) Nerve damage associated with diabetes can cause numbness and tingling in
A)the neck
B)the hands
C)the feet
D)the hands and feet
Q4) What steps can an individual take to lower their risk of diabetes?
Q5) What is the primary difference between type 1 and type 2 diabetes?
Q6) How does type 2 diabetes develop from early stages leading to a diagnosis?
Page 22
To view all questions and flashcards with answers, click on the resource link above.
Chapter 19: Choosing Healthy Living for the Environment
Available Study Resources on Quizplus for this Chatper
97 Verified Questions
97 Flashcards
Source URL: https://quizplus.com/quiz/24196
Sample Questions
Q1) Most experts agree that the only way to reduce air pollution is to ______________.
A)have stricter industrial waste laws
B)shift away from automobiles as the primary source of transportation
C)improve auto emissions
D)control the manufacturing of aerosol propellants containing pollutants
Q2) Cigarette smoke is a source of particulates in the air.
A)True
B)False
Q3) Which of the following statements is true regarding life expectancy?
A)There is no current data on life expectancy.
B)Individuals living in more developed countries live longer.
C)Individuals living in less developed countries live the longest.
D)There has been a decrease in life expectancy worldwide.
Q4) Photochemical smog is most likely to develop _____________.
A)on days with little wind and high traffic congestion
B)in coastal regions
C)in the prairies
D)on cool, windy days and high traffic congestion
Q5) Noise is sound that can damage hearing or cause mental or emotional distress.
Page 23
To view all questions and flashcards with answers, click on the resource link above.
Chapter 20: Preventing Violence, Abuse, and Injury
Available Study Resources on Quizplus for this Chatper
74 Verified Questions
74 Flashcards
Source URL: https://quizplus.com/quiz/24197
Sample Questions
Q1) Sally is a victim of sexual child abuse.The abuser is most likely to be
A)a parent or spouse/companion of a parent
B)an older brother
C)a grandfather
D)an uncle
Q2) Psychological assaults on children are a form of child abuse.
A)True
B)False
Q3) The "boys will be boys" assumption in our society is that _____________.
A)Aggression is a male tendency.
B)Men can't control themselves once they are sexually aroused.
C)Women dress to provoke a sexual response.
D)Rape should go unreported.
Q4) Justin committed the most common form of homicide in Canada.How did he commit this crime?
A)by stabbing
B)by strangulation
C)by shooting
D)by beating
Page 24
To view all questions and flashcards with answers, click on the resource link above.
Chapter 21: Becoming a Wise Consumer of Health Services
Available Study Resources on Quizplus for this Chatper
64 Verified Questions
64 Flashcards
Source URL: https://quizplus.com/quiz/24198
Sample Questions
Q1) Light therapy is called reflexology.
A)True
B)False
Q2) Access to healthcare is determined by factors such as facilities and one's health status.
A)True
B)False
Q3) Jaycee travels to China to seek out a practitioner who uses a type of treatment that is based on administration of extremely diluted doses of potent natural agents that produce disease symptoms in healthy persons but will cure the disease in the sick.What type of practitioner is this?
A)a herbalist
B)a homeopathic
C)a naturopathic
D)a chiropractor
Q4) Upon which of the following premises is chiropractic medicine based?
A)The spine is the most damaged area in the body.
B)Chiropractic treatment is the most effective for headaches.
C)Chiropractic medicine is based upon holistic practices.
D)A life-giving energy flows through the spine via the nervous system.
Page 25
To view all questions and flashcards with answers, click on the resource link above.
Chapter 22: Preparing for Aging, Dying, and Death
Available Study Resources on Quizplus for this Chatper
115 Verified Questions
115 Flashcards
Source URL: https://quizplus.com/quiz/24199
Sample Questions
Q1) Alden is slowly starting to feel better after his wife's death.He has worked hard to reduce his denial and cope with the pain of his loss.The process that Alden is going through is called ___________.
A)bereavement
B)grievance
C)grief work
D)anguish relief
Q2) Kimberly's family has no interaction with her dying grandmother.This avoidance can result in her grandmother's ________.
A)emotional death
B)social death
C)mental death
D)cognitive death
Q3) Which of being following is a symptom of normal grief?
A)a feeling of tightness in the chest
B)the need to laugh all the time
C)an intense, painful feeling of anxiety
D)an intense throbbing in the temples
Q4) Euthanasia is the active form of "mercy" killing.
To view all questions and flashcards with answers, click on the resource link above. Page 26
Chapter 23: Focus on Financial Health
Available Study Resources on Quizplus for this Chatper
23 Verified Questions
23 Flashcards
Source URL: https://quizplus.com/quiz/24182
Sample Questions
Q1) Jolene enjoys her daily iced coffee from her local barista.The end of the semester is coming up and she is running out of student loan money yet she continues to purchase them.What type of personality does Jolene have?
A)outgoing
B)introvert
C)selfless
D)addictive
Q2) ____________________ can lead to extensive stress in students that can negatively affect their physical and mental health.
A)Financial debt
B)Poor grades
C)Interpersonal issues
D)Parental expectations
Q3) After you record your spending for a month you should _____________.
A)Continue spending as you have been
B)Reflect and excuse certain purchases because you really needed them
C)Reflect and evaluate if you are spending your money in healthy ways
D)Try to get your friends to purchase your next coffee for you
Q4) What steps can you take to reduce your financial stress?
To view all questions and flashcards with answers, click on the resource link above. Page 27