Health and Wellness Exam Preparation Guide
Course Introduction
Health and Wellness is an interdisciplinary course that explores the physical, mental, emotional, and social dimensions of health, emphasizing the importance of lifestyle choices in achieving optimal well-being. Through evidence-based concepts and practical applications, students examine topics such as nutrition, physical activity, stress management, substance abuse prevention, and disease prevention. The course encourages the development of lifelong healthy habits and equips students with the knowledge and skills to make informed decisions, set personal goals, and promote wellness within their communities.
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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 most constructive response to a temporary setback in the pursuit of a new behavior is
A)not tolerating temporary failure.
B)increasing rewards to make efforts more worthwhile.
C)giving up the plan because it is impossible to follow.
D)developing a plan to overcome barriers to change.
Answer: D
Q2) Expecting success in behavior change actually decreases the likelihood of achieving success.
A)True
B)False
Answer: False
Q3) Entries made into a health journal about a behavior should always note all of the following EXCEPT
A)how you felt at the time.
B)what the activity was.
C)when and where it happened.
D)what your friends/family diD.
Answer: D
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Chapter 2: Stress: The Constant Challenge
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Q1) Daily hassles such as misplacing your car keys are often greater sources of stress than major life changes.
A)True
B)False
Answer: True
Q2) An individual with a Type C personality is characterized by
A)having a greater tolerance of others.
B)being contemplative.
C)having difficulty expressing emotions.
D)being controlling.
Answer: C
Q3) A person who suppresses anger and feels hopeless has characteristics of which personality type?
A)Type A
B)Type B
C)Type C
D)Type D
Answer: C
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Chapter 3: Psychological Health
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Q1) Which of the following qualities characterizes self-actualization?
A)passivity
B)isolation from others
C)good physical health
D)realism
Answer: D
Q2) 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
Q3) The final stage of moral development is explaining right and wrong in terms of rules.
A)True
B)False
Answer: False
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Chapter 4: Intimate Relationships and Communication
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Q1) Being skillful at providing positive feedback includes providing constructive criticism.
A)True
B)False
Q2) Long-term relationships generally have more chance of success if the partners have more similarities than differences.
A)True
B)False
Q3) ____________ is a constructive response to another's self-disclosure.
A)Criticism
B)Feedback
C)A nonverbal cue
D)Issue clarification
Q4) Initial attraction is most likely to be based on looks,dress,and social status.
A)True
B)False
Q5) Commitment is more of a feeling than a conscious choice.
A)True
B)False
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Chapter 5: Sexuality, Pregnancy, and Childbirth
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Q1) The engorgement of tissues that results when more blood flows into an organ than is flowing out is called A)vasocongestion.
B)orgasm.
C)vaginismus.
D)menarche.
Q2) The fallopian tubes link the A)bladder and urethrA.
B)uterus and bladder.
C)ovaries and uterus.
D)cervix and uterus.
Q3) Name and describe the four phases of the human sexual response cycle.
Q4) Male and female reactions during the sexual response cycle differ in which of the following ways?
A)Men experience a fusion of the plateau and orgasmic phases.
B)Women experience a more uniform progression through the phases.
C)Women go straight from excitement to orgasm without a plateau phase.
D)Men enter a refractory period in which they cannot be restimulated to orgasm.
Q5) Identify and describe the stages of labor,including key events that occur in each stage.
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Chapter 6: Contraception and Abortion
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Q1) Oral contraceptives primarily prevent conception by
A)reducing the number of sperm that penetrate the cervix by thickening cervical mucus.
B)blocking sperm from reaching the ovum.
C)changing the acidity of the vaginal canal.
D)preventing ovulation by mimicking the hormonal activity of the corpus luteum.
Q2) Sperm deposited in the vagina are capable of fertilization for no more than three days after ejaculation.
A)True
B)False
Q3) The function of a diaphragm is to
A)cover the cervix.
B)block the fallopian tubes.
C)impair the swimming action of the sperm.
D)provide a sheath-like lining for the vagina.
Q4) Dilation & Evacuation is the most commonly used method for abortion during the first trimester.
A)True
B)False
Q5) Briefly describe the recent legal history of abortion in the United States.
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Chapter 7: Drug Misuse and Addiction
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Q1) Which of the following statements about addiction is FALSE?
A)Research suggests that addiction is caused by a single factor.
B)People with addictions share some characteristics.
C)Most people engage in activities that are potentially addictive.
D)Addiction often starts when a person does something to bring pleasure or avoid pain.
Q2) People who come from a single-parent family are more at risk for using drugs.
A)True
B)False
Q3) The placebo effect is related to user expectations.
A)True
B)False
Q4) Sudden death from cocaine may result from of all of the following EXCEPT A)CNS depression.
B)stroke.
C)convulsions.
D)heart attack.
Q5) Huffing is the term used for placing an inhalant-soaked rag into one's mouth.
A)True
B)False
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Chapter 8: Alcohol and Tobacco
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Q1) Which of the following BEST describes spit tobacco?
A)It is safer for pregnant woman to use than cigarettes.
B)In 5 minutes,it can deliver the same amount of nicotine as two or three cigarettes.
C)It causes leukoplakia and gingivitis.
D)It does not contain chemicals known to cause cancer.
Q2) Explain the risks that are associated with drinking and pregnancy.Explain the link between alcohol consumption and both fetal alcohol syndrome and alcohol-related neurodevelopmental disorder.
Q3) Which of the following BEST describes environmental tobacco smoke?
A)Its effects may take several weeks to become evident.
B)It rarely causes death.
C)It is safe at low or moderate levels.
D)It has been linked to sudden infant death syndrome.
Q4) Coma is likely to occur once a person reaches a blood alcohol concentration of
A)0.1%.
B)0.2%.
C)0.27%.
D)0.35%.
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Chapter 9: Nutrition Basics
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Q1) Minerals
A)help regulate body functions.
B)are found only in animal products.
C)provide the body with 4 calories per gram in energy.
D)make up about 60 percent of total body weight.
Q2) Which of the following statements about alcohol is TRUE?
A)It is not an essential nutrient.
B)It supplies 9 calories of energy per gram.
C)It plays an important role in supplying necessary enzymes.
D)It cannot be converted into fat.
Q3) Human body weight is composed of approximately _______________ water.
A)10-20 percent
B)35-45 percent
C)50-60 percent
D)75-85 percent
Q4) List and describe the various types of vegetarian diets mentioned in your text.Discuss at least two advantages and disadvantages associated with choosing a vegetarian diet.
Q5) Put together a sample day's diet that meets the recommended number of servings for all the food groups in the USDA's MyPlate.
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Chapter 10: Exercise for Health and Fitness
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Q1) Shimea is thinking of becoming a member of a health club.Which of the following would NOT be a good way to decide of which club to join?
A)She should join a club that has frequent membership promotions to get more value.
B)She should make sure the club has the type of equipment she is looking for.
C)She should make sure the facility is certified by an approved trade association.
D)She should choose a club that has the programs and times to meet her needs.
Q2) Endurance exercise significantly increases A)body fat.
B)daily calorie expenditure.
C)cancer risk.
D)all of these.
Q3) To keep from losing gains in fitness,it is necessary to maintain intensity levels.
A)True B)False
Q4) An appropriate exercise duration depends primarily on exercise frequency.
A)True
B)False
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Chapter 11: Weight Management
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Q1) Genetic predisposition to weight gain has been identified as the main reason for the high rate of obesity in the United States.
A)True
B)False
Q2) Which of the following does a commercial weight-loss program typically NOT provide?
A)group support
B)behavior modification advice
C)advice to consult outside dieticians
D)physical activity recommendations
Q3) Which of the following are activities that use calories?
A)vital body functions
B)physical activity
C)food digestion
D)all of these
Q4) Which of the following patterns of eating is recommended for weight management?
A)eating one small meal per day
B)eating every three to four hours
C)eating three large meals per day with no snacks
D)eating one large meal in the evening
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Chapter 12: Cardiovascular Disease and Cancer
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Q1) Which of the following does NOT raise triglyceride levels?
A)excess body fat
B)a low carbohydrate diet
C)cigarette smoking
D)physical inactivity
Q2) Which one of the following is a good source of phytochemicals?
A)lean portion of beef
B)nonfat milk
C)halibut
D)broccoli
Q3) Diet can be a key risk factor for cancer.Describe three general dietary strategies for cancer prevention,and then list eight foods that would be good anti-cancer dietary choices.
Q4) Which of the following factors contributes to about 30 percent of all cancer deaths?
A)tobacco use
B)radiation
C)family history
D)alcohol use
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Chapter 13: Immunity and Infection
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Q1) The hepatitis B virus can be transmitted via all of the following EXCEPT A)toilet seats.
B)toothbrushes.
C)eating utensils.
D)razor blades.
Q2) Multiple sclerosis is an example of an autoimmune disease. A)True B)False
Q3) Which of the following illnesses is caused by protozoa?
A)hepatitis.
B)meningitis.
C)histoplasmosis.
D)malaria.
Q4) List five general classes of pathogens;give at least one example of a disease caused by each type of pathogen.
Q5) A vaccine is available to prevent infection by A)influenzA.
B)rhinovirus.
C)Epstein-Barr.
D)hepatitis C.
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Chapter 14: Environmental Health
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Q1) One potential drawback with the use of ethanol as an alternative energy source is that it
A)diverts corn crops from the food supply.
B)is a nonrenewable energy source.
C)will increase greenhouse gas emissions.
D)cannot be produced in the United States.
Q2) Which of the following is NOT a factor that directly affects population control?
A)fertility rates
B)habitat destruction
C)death rates
D)availability of family planning
Q3) Food waste makes up a larger portion of garbage in the United States than plastic,wood,and glass combined.
A)True
B)False
Q4) All of the following are simple steps for protecting the water supply EXCEPT
A)taking showers instead of baths.
B)watering lawns and garden plants in mid-afternoon.
C)fixing leaky faucets.
D)not pouring old medicines down the drain.
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Chapter 15: Conventional and Complimentary Medicine
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Q1) Which of the following is NOT an example of taking a drug incorrectly?
A)stopping before the course of treatment is done
B)skipping a dose
C)replacing a brand name with generic
D)taking extra if symptoms do not improve
Q2) If you have a cough that lasts for three weeks,you should consult a physician.
A)True
B)False
Q3) Which of the following statements about medical tests is TRUE?
A)They are usually requested by the patient to confirm the diagnosis.
B)They can provide information to help solve medical problems.
C)They are always 100 percent accurate in helping to diagnose a medical problem.
D)All of these statements are true.
Q4) Therapies or practices that do NOT form part of conventional health care are called
A)therapeutic treatments.
B)complementary and alternative medicine.
C)nonconventional medicine.
D)mainstream health care.
Q5) List and explain six guidelines for helping a person self-medicate safely.
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Chapter 16: Personal Safety
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Q1) During a fire,all of the following are recommended strategies for preventing injuries EXCEPT
A)if your clothes catch fire,run to put the flames out.
B)crawl along the floor to help avoid smoke inhalation.
C)check the temperature of a door by feeling it before opening it.
D)take short,shallow breaths,preferably through a wet cloth.
Q2) Advanced air bag systems are being introduced that
A)protect both front- and back-seat passengers.
B)have sensors that respond to crash severity.
C)are voice-activated.
D)do all of these.
Q3) Most crimes committed on college campuses against students are committed by nonstudents.
A)True
B)False
Q4) Most victims of violence are attacked by someone they know.
A)True
B)False
Q5) List at least eight strategies for reducing the risk of motor vehicle injuries.
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Chapter 17: The Challenge of Aging
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Q1) Which of the following statements about physician-assisted suicide is TRUE?
A)The physician provides and administers the lethal drugs.
B)It is legal in the United States in only three states.
C)At the patient's explicit request,it allows a doctor to inject the patient with a fatal drug.
D)All of these are true.
Q2) Most terminally ill patients experience Kübler-Ross's stages of dying in sequence.
A)True
B)False
Q3) Which of the following is NOT a benefit of regular physical activity?
A)prevention against osteoporosis
B)increased bone fractures caused by extra bone mass
C)increased effectiveness of the immune system
D)maintenance of flexibility and balance
Q4) Alzheimer's disease is an irreversible form of dementia.
A)True
B)False
Q5) Describe the concept of brain death and how it is used.Contrast it with the other definitions of death.
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