Health and Wellness
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Course Introduction
Health and Wellness explores the foundations of personal well-being, covering physical, mental, emotional, and social health. The course examines key concepts such as nutrition, exercise, stress management, disease prevention, and healthy lifestyle choices. Students will learn practical strategies for maintaining optimal health throughout life, examining how factors like culture, environment, and technology influence wellness. Critical thinking, self-awareness, and goal setting are emphasized, empowering students to make informed decisions for lifelong health and to promote wellness in their communities.
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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) A trait or behavior that a person can actively control,such as eating habits,is a(n)
A)modifiable determinant.
B)nonmodifiable determinant.
C)genetic defect.
D)environmental influence.
Answer: A
Q2) The ever-changing process of achieving individual potential in the physical,social,emotional,intellectual,spiritual,and environmental dimensions is the definition of
A)health.
B)satisfaction.
C)fitness.
D)recovery.
Answer: A
Q3) Being able to perform activities of daily living is an aspect of physical health.
A)True
B)False
Answer: True
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Chapter 2: Focus On: Improving Your Financial Health
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Q1) Financial status has no relation to an individual's health.
A)True
B)False
Answer: False
Q2) Identify five reasons why federal student loans are generally preferable to private loans.
Answer: Students should cover at least five of the following points. Repayment timelines start later.
Interest rates are fixed and often lower.
Students may qualify for subsidized loans. Credit checks are not needed.
Interest may be tax deductible.
Loan payments can sometimes be deferred for hardship reasons. Several repayment plans are available.
A portion of the loan may be forgiven if the holder works in public service.
Q3) With credit cards,the credit limit and APR are the same.
A)True
B)False
Answer: False
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Chapter 3: Promoting and Preserving Your Psychological Health
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Q1) Marcella has a persistent fear of social situations;she is suffering from A)a phobia.
B)post-traumatic stress disorder.
C)obsessive-compulsive disorder.
D)schizophrenia.
Answer: A
Q2) 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
Q3) People with major depression experience physical effects such as sleep disturbance as well as persistent sadness and despair.
A)True
B)False
Answer: True
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Chapter 4: Focus On: Cultivating Your Spiritual Health
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Q1) What are some ways to improve spirituality by training the body?
Q2) 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
Q3) Compare and contrast religion and spirituality.
Q4) Studies have shown a connection between spirituality and both physical and psychological health.
A)True
B)False
Q5) Engaging all the physical senses detracts from spirituality.
A)True
B)False
Q6) The spiritual practice that involves focused,nonjudgmental observation and the ability to be fully present in the moment is
A)contemplation.
B)forgiveness.
C)meditation.
D)mindfulness.
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Chapter 5: Managing Stress and Coping With Lifes Challenges
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Q1) Type A individuals said to have a "toxic core" and an increased risk of heart disease consistently exhibit which characteristic?
A)perfectionism
B)hostility
C)ambition
D)extroversion
Q2) Catrina just missed hitting a deer as she was driving along a dark,curving road.She felt her racing heart finally slow down after she pulled off the road and took a few deep breaths.This is an example of a(n)
A)challenge.
B)adaptive response.
C)fight-or-flight response.
D)state of overload.
Q3) Which of the following BEST describes a Type C personality?
A)relaxed
B)hostile
C)stoic
D)distressed
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Chapter 6: A : Focus On: Improving Your Sleep
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Q1) During REM sleep
A)the body moves around a lot.
B)the brain processes and consolidates information.
C)body temperature drops.
D)muscles contract and relax.
Q2) During stage 4,a sleeping person releases which of the following hormones?
A)melatonin
B)melanin
C)insulin
D)growth hormone
Q3) Sleep disorders can be diagnosed through a(n)
A)clinical sleep study.
B)physical exam and blood tests.
C)survey of sleep habits.
D)evaluation of all daily activities.
Q4) Sleep helps the body to conserve energy.
A)True
B)False
Q5) Tracy pulls "all-nighters" during finals week.Explain why this could negatively impact her grades.
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Chapter 7: Preventing Violence and Injury
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Q1) There have been recent reports of date rape drugs being used at campus parties.What should female students do to protect themselves from being the victim of drug-facilitated crimes?
A)Always attend and leave parties alone.
B)Don't trust their intuition.
C)Don't accept open or unsealed drinks and don't leave drinks unattended.
D)Only attend parties given by friends;do not party at a bar or club.
Q2) Assault,homicide,and suicide are all examples of A)intentional injuries.
B)unintentional injuries.
C)reported injuries.
D)criminal acts.
Q3) Cultural beliefs that can be considered societal causes of violence include A)objectifying women.
B)promoting open communication between men and women.
C)empowering women.
D)encouraging men to be respectful of women.
Q4) Do you think that college campuses are safer than they were a decade ago,or less safe? Provide information to support your response.
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Chapter 8: Connecting and Communicating in the Modern World
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Q1) Feeling that you have to share everything with your partner is a sign of a healthy relationship.
A)True
B)False
Q2) Javier wants to talk with Stephan about his frustration related to Stephan's excessive spending,but as he is speaking,Stephan keeps texting on his cell phone.This is an example of what pattern common in troubled relationships?
A)criticism
B)defensiveness
C)stonewalling
D)contempt
Q3) Which of the following is the BEST example of emotional support?
A)Eduardo hands his sister a tissue as she tearfully informs their mother that she and her boyfriend have broken up.
B)Eduardo listens to his sister as she describes to him how her boyfriend broke up with her.
C)Eduardo tells his sister that a majority of relationships don't work out.
D)Eduardo reminds his sister how quickly she bounced back from her last break-up.
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Chapter 9: Focus On: Understanding Your Sexuality
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Q1) Abstention from any type of sexual activity with others is known as A)celibacy.
B)monogamy.
C)sexual freedom.
D)autoerotic.
Q2) Circumcision is the surgical removal of the A)glans penis.
B)foreskin.
C)testes.
D)prostate.
Q3) Connie,who is analytical and independent,is pressured by her parents to be more nurturing.This is an example of A)discrimination.
B)gender role stereotyping.
C)traditionalization.
D)sexual identification.
Q4) With which explanations proposed by researchers for a person's sexual orientation do you agree? Provide information from the chapter to support your answer.
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Chapter 10: Considering Your Reproductive Choices
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Q1) The two contraceptive methods most commonly used by college students are
A)birth control pills and withdrawal.
B)birth control pills and male condoms.
C)birth control pills and Depo-Provera shots.
D)male condoms and withdrawal.
Q2) Which diagnostic procedure is a maternal blood test that can detect the potential for a birth defect or genetic abnormality?
A)triple marker screen
B)laboratory pregnancy test
C)amniocentesis
D)chorionic villus sampling
Q3) One advantage of the female condom is that it can be used multiple times.
A)True
B)False
Q4) Some intrauterine contraceptives release small amounts of hormones. A)True
B)False
Q5) The most common cause of male infertility is low sperm count. A)True
B)False
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Chapter 11: Recognizing and Avoiding Addiction and Drug Abuse
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Q1) Chemicals in household products such as varnish,glues,and gasoline are examples of
A)club drugs.
B)inhalants.
C)stimulants.
D)over-the-counter drugs.
Q2) The fastest-acting method of injection is A)inunction.
B)intramuscular.
C)intravenous.
D)subcutaneous.
Q3) Therapeutic communities (TCs)are a type of A)outpatient behavioral treatment.
B)residential treatment.
C)individual therapy.
D)12-step program.
Q4) Distinguish between drug misuse and abuse.Provide information from the chapter to support your answer.
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Q5) Do you think marijuana should be used for medicinal purposes? Provide information from the chapter to support your response.
Chapter 12: Drinking Alcohol Responsibly and Ending
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Q1) Jeff has been drinking a lot over the past few months,including frequent binges.His friends are concerned that this behavior puts him at risk for a condition that involves a potentially lethal blood alcohol concentration.Which condition is this?
A)coronary artery disease
B)alcohol poisoning
C)cirrhosis
D)alcoholic hepatitis
Q2) Which of the following is FALSE about smokeless tobacco?
A)It is just as addictive as smoking.
B)It contains more nicotine than cigarettes.
C)Dental problems are common among smokeless tobacco users.
D)It does not contain cancer-causing substances.
Q3) Which statement BEST summarizes what happens when particulate matter condenses in the lungs?
A)It causes delirium tremens.
B)It forms nicotine.
C)It forms carbon monoxide.
D)It forms tar,which is a thick,brownish sludge.
Q4) List and describe three possible long-term effects of alcohol intake.
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Chapter 13: Nutrition: Eating for a Healthier You
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Q1) When liquid oils are hydrogenated,
A)LDLs are produced.
B)trans fatty acids are produced.
C)HDLs are produced.
D)cholesterol is produced.
Q2) Dietary fats that are solid at room temperature are made up mostly of
A)essential fatty acids.
B)polyunsaturated fatty acids.
C)saturated fatty acids.
D)monounsaturated fatty acids.
Q3) 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
Q4) Iron deficiency anemia is characterized by feeling tired and run down.
A)True
B)False
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) An obese person burns fewer calories walking the same distance as a thin person.
A)True
B)False
Q2) Identify at least three environmental factors that you believe have contributed to the increase in obesity in the U.S.in the last 50 years and explain how.
Q3) As body mass index decreases below 18.5,an adult's overall health risk increases.
A)True
B)False
Q4) 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.
Q5) Socioeconomic status can have a significant effect on risk for obesity. A)True
B)False
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Chapter 15: Focus On: Enhancing Your Body Image
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Q1) Which of the following is NOT one of the eating disorders defined by the American Psychological Association?
A)anorexia and bulimia nervosa
B)anxiety-related eating disorder
C)binge-eating disorder
D)OSFED
Q2) Having a negative body image can lead to all of the following EXCEPT
A)disordered eating.
B)steroid abuse.
C)anxiety and distress.
D)high self-esteem.
Q3) Eating disorders affect men and women equally.
A)True
B)False
Q4) Bulimia nervosa is more likely to lead to weight gain than binge-eating disorder.
A)True
B)False
Q5) Compare and contrast compulsive exercise and the female athlete triad.
Q6) Explain how the media influences body image.
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Chapter 16: Improving Your Personal Fitness
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Q1) To check your pulse and determine your heart rate during aerobic exercise,it is best to place your index and middle fingers on arteries located
A)on the side of neck or inside the wrist.
B)inside the wrist or behind the knee.
C)on the temple or side of the neck.
D)over the heart or inside the elbow.
Q2) Applying the FITT principle,create a jogging and weight training program for a healthy college student who wants to stay fit and increase muscle strength.
Q3) Good advice to someone who wants to exercise in hot weather would include all of the following EXCEPT
A)wear appropriate clothing.
B)exercise in early morning or evening,when temperatures are cooler.
C)restrict the intake of fluids before working out.
D)avoid dehydration.
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) Sexually transmitted diseases have the greatest impact on increasing the incidence of which type of cancer?
A)cervical
B)ovarian
C)testicular
D)prostate
Q2) A man asks his office-mate to call 911 because he is experiencing tightness in his chest,pain in his left arm and shoulder,shortness of breath,and dizziness.Which condition is he likely experiencing?
A)peripheral artery disease
B)heart attack
C)angina pectoris
D)stroke
Q3) All of the following occur as part of congestive heart failure EXCEPT
A)shortness of breath.
B)the flow of blood through the veins backs up.
C)the heart becomes enlarged,making it less efficient.
D)blood cannot accumulate in the legs,ankles,or lungs.
Q4) 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 occurs as a result of gestational diabetes?
A)The mother has significantly reduced risk of progressing to type 2 diabetes after giving birth.
B)The growth of the fetus is limited.
C)Changing hormone levels reduce metabolic stress.
D)There is a higher risk of birth-related complications.
Q2) Which of the following is TRUE with respect to prediabetes?
A)The symptoms typically range from mild to moderate.
B)It is one of the conditions linked to metabolic syndrome.
C)It is most common in college students.
D)An estimated 49 million Americans age 20 or older have it.
Q3) Diabetes kills more Americans each year than heart disease and cancer combined.
A)True
B)False
Q4) A test that gives the average value of a patient's glucose over the past 2 to 3 months is the
A)hemoglobin A1C test.
B)red blood cell count.
C)oral blood glucose test.
D)fasting plasma tolerance test.
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Chapter 19: Protecting Against Infectious Diseases and Sexually
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Q1) A rise in body temperature that occurs to destroy invading cells is a(n)
A)fever.
B)autoimmune disease.
C)sign of hypertension.
D)allergic reaction.
Q2) Mark sliced his hand picking up a piece of broken glass,and failed to clean the wound thoroughly.As a result,he has developed in infection.Identify the four signs of inflammation Mark is likely experiencing.
Q3) HIV can be transmitted through vaginal,anal,or oral sex.
A)True
B)False
Q4) State two reasons that early detection of HIV infection is critical.
Q5) All of the following are recommended for avoiding contracting or spreading a respiratory infection EXCEPT
A)coughing or sneezing into a tissue or your sleeve.
B)washing hands often with hot,soapy water.
C)keeping your hands away from your face.
D)going to work while sick as long as you take medication.
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Chapter 20: Focus On: Reducing Risks for Chronic Diseases and Conditions
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Q1) Two lung conditions referred to as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)are
A)chronic bronchitis and asthma.
B)asthma and emphysema.
C)chronic bronchitis and emphysema.
D)acute bronchitis and smoker's cough.
Q2) Once a month Jason experiences a headache that is severe,lasts 6-8 hours,and is accompanied by vomiting and extreme sensitivity to light.He most likely has which type of headache?
A)tension
B)migraine
C)cluster
D)sinus
Q3) COPD includes all obstructive lung diseases,including asthma.
A)True
B)False
Q4) Genetics may play a role in asthma development.
A)True
B)False
Q5) Explain carpal tunnel syndrome and its most common causes.
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Chapter 21: Preparing for Aging, Death, and Dying
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Q1) All of the following are strategies for healthy aging EXCEPT
A)developing a strong sense of social independence.
B)appreciating the spiritual side of life.
C)improving fitness.
D)eating well.
Q2) A degenerative bone disease characterized by porous bones is A)fibromyalgia.
B)rheumatoid arthritis.
C)osteoporosis.
D)osteoarthritis.
Q3) Ralph is 73 years old,and has recently been diagnosed with terminal pancreatic cancer.After being unable to sleep,he sits up in bed and pleads silently with God to allow him to live long enough to witness the birth of his first grandchild.Which stage of the Kübler-Ross model is Ralph experiencing?
A)denial
B)anger
C)bargaining
D)depression
Q4) Identify at least four characteristics that can help older adults age successfully.
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Chapter 22: Promoting Environmental Health
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Q1) Explain the concept of an ecological footprint and identify the source contributing most greatly to humanity's ecological footprint.
Q2) The chemical originally contained in aerosol propellants that is thought to have contributed to the depletion of the ozone layer is
A)carbon oxides.
B)chlorofluorocarbons.
C)fluorohydrochlorides.
D)nitrous oxide.
Q3) In which of the following regions is smog most likely to be a concern?
A)at the top of Mount Rainier
B)along the Florida coastline
C)in the San Fernando Valley
D)over an industrial farm in Nebraska
Q4) Which inexpensive device can be attached to faucets and showerheads to reduce water consumption?
A)filter
B)aerator
C)pump
D)gasket
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Chapter 23: Making Smart Health Care Choices
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Q1) Most private health insurance plans require the patient to a pay a certain amount each year toward health care expenses before the plan benefits begin;this amount is the A)copayment.
B)coinsurance.
C)deductible.
D)premium.
Q2) Your father was laid off six months ago but recently started a new job.He was able to keep his health insurance during the transition through A)COBRA.
B)Medicaid.
C)Medicare.
D)Social Security.
Q3) If you are concerned about the costs of health care,which of the following practices should you avoid?
A)obtaining recommended health screenings
B)maintaining a healthy weight
C)exercising regularly
D)using the emergency room for your routine health care
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Chapter 24: Focus On: Understanding Complementary and Integrative Health
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Q1) Before considering an alternative medical treatment,a wise consumer will do all of the following EXCEPT
A)consult reliable resources to determine the scientific basis of claimed benefits.
B)consult with his or her primary health care provider.
C)thoroughly evaluate the risks of the CAM product or service.
D)take practitioners' claims at face value.
Q2) Discuss functional foods and their benefits,and give some examples.
Q3) Which term describes health approaches that are outside the realm of traditional Western medicine and are used in place of conventional treatments?
A)alternative
B)complementary
C)contradictory
D)functional
Q4) Explain what is meant by the statement that,with homeopathic remedies,like cures like,and contrast the approach with that of conventional pharmaceuticals.
Q5) Define the three major domains of complementary health approaches discussed in this chapter,and provide examples of each.
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