Health and Wellness
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Health and Wellness offers a comprehensive overview of the principles and practices that promote physical, mental, and social well-being. This course explores the interconnectedness of lifestyle choices, including nutrition, exercise, stress management, sleep, and preventive healthcare, within the context of personal and community health. Students will examine current health issues, learn to evaluate health information critically, and develop individualized strategies for making informed decisions to improve quality of life. Through discussions, activities, and self-assessment, this course empowers students to adopt lifelong habits that enhance overall health and wellness.
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Connect Core Concepts in Health Big 14th Edition by Paul M. Insel
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Chapter 1: Taking Charge of Your Health
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Q1) Which of the following statements regarding the health of diverse population groups is TRUE?
A)American ethnic minorities have higher rates of death and disability than the U.S.population as a whole.
B)American ethnic minorities have the same rates of death and disability than the U.S.population as a whole.
C)American ethnic minorities have lower rates of death and disability than the U.S.population as a whole.
D)No studies exist that compare the rates of death and disability for ethnic minorities to those of the U.S.population as a whole.
Answer: A
Q2) 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)accepting the fact that problems may periodically occur.
Answer: D
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Chapter 2: Stress: The Constant Challenge
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Q1) About 90 percent of all headaches are
A)tension headaches.
B)migraines.
C)cluster headaches.
D)sinus headaches.
Answer: A
Q2) Tom is very anxious about an upcoming exam.He has no appetite,is easily distracted,and has a headache.In what stage of the general adaptation syndrome is Tom?
A)alarm
B)acceleration
C)resistance
D)exhaustion
Answer: A
Q3) Which of the following statements is FALSE regarding stress?
A)Positive events are less stressful than negative events.
B)The college years are often very stressful.
C)Changes in one's life are significant stressors.
D)Financial problems are significant stressors.
Answer: A
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Chapter 3: Psychological Health
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Q1) Maggie,a junior in college,is changing her major for the fourth time.She expresses frustration about her attempt to choose a course of study that reflects her character and interests rather than her family's expectations.Erikson would most likely say that Maggie is
A)experiencing an identity crisis.
B)subconsciously rebelling against her parents.
C)afraid of making a commitment.
D)feeling overwhelmed by too many career options.
Answer: A
Q2) The preferred method of treatment for seasonal affective disorder is
A)psychotherapy.
B)light therapy.
C)drug therapy.
D)electroconvulsive therapy.
Answer: B
Q3) The only way to solve a mental health problem is to seek professional help.
A)True
B)False
Answer: False
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Chapter 4: Intimate Relationships and Communication
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Q1) The process of divorce usually starts with physical separation.
A)True
B)False
Q2) Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of commitment?
A)responsibility
B)passion
C)reliability
D)faithfulness
Q3) Characteristics of friendships include all of the following EXCEPT
A)respect.
B)trust.
C)dependence.
D)loyalty.
Q4) Strong families discuss disagreements and make attempts to solve problems.
A)True
B)False
Q5) The foundation of most relationships is sexual compatibility.
A)True
B)False
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Chapter 5: Sex and Your Body
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Q1) As men grow older,the intensity of sexual response increases.
A)True
B)False
Q2) Individuals can be celibate even while engaging in oral sex.
A)True
B)False
Q3) Which of the four phases of the menstrual cycle is characterized by menstrual flow?
A)estrogenic phase
B)menses
C)progestational phase
D)ovulation
Q4) The prostate gland
A)has no known function in male reproduction.
B)produces part of the seminal fluid.
C)secretes a preejaculatory fluid to neutralize the sperm passageway.
D)is the site of sperm production.
Q5) Biological and social maturity are often reached at the same time.
A)True
B)False
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Chapter 6: Contraception
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Q1) Which of the following statements about IUDs is FALSE?
A)IUDs are highly reliable.
B)IUDs have only localized side effects.
C)IUD use is easily reversible.
D)IUD use does not require a health care provider.
Q2) Compliance seems higher for the contraceptive skin patch than for oral contraceptives because
A)the skin patch is easier to obtain.
B)it is safer than oral contraceptives.
C)the patch requires weekly instead of daily action.
D)the patch is cheaper.
Q3) Depo-Provera is administered by A)mouth.
B)injection.
C)implant.
D)suppository.
Q4) A cervical cap must be fitted by a trained clinician.
A)True
B)False
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Chapter 7: Abortion
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Q1) Which of the following is an accurate description of the rate of reported abortions in the United States?
A)The rate has steadily increased since abortions became legal.
B)The rate has steadily decreased since abortions became legal.
C)The rate increased until 1973 but has declined since then.
D)The rate increased until 1990 but has declined since then.
Q2) What percentage of Americans identify themselves as pro-life?
A)about a quarter
B)about half
C)about two-thirds
D)about three-quarters
Q3) The birth parents and the adoptive parents never know each other in a(n)________ adoption.
A)private
B)open
C)temporary
D)confidential
Q4) The overall abortion rate decreased significantly from 1990 to 2008.
A)True
B)False
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Chapter 8: Pregnancy and Childbirth
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Q1) List and discuss four factors or issues that partners should consider when deciding whether and when to become parents.
Q2) 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.
Q3) Having mumps in early childhood can result in male sterility.
A)True
B)False
Q4) Pregnant women with HIV infections
A)are not likely to transmit the virus to the fetus.
B)can reduce the risk of transmission to the baby by taking antiviral drugs.
C)need not be tested during pregnancy because the fetus will already be infected.
D)will not infect the fetus if the delivery is by cesarean section.
Q5) Amniocentesis and chorionic villus sampling are used to detect chromosomal abnormalities in a fetus.
A)True
B)False
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Chapter 9: Drug Misuse and Addiction
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Q1) A stimulant
A)increases blood pressure.
B)dilates blood vessels.
C)decreases gastric secretions.
D)constricts the bronchial tubes.
Q2) Which of the following is an example of codependent behavior?
A)Jaime confronted Frank,who was obviously intoxicated before dinner,about his drinking.
B)Marie refused to loan money to Sally,whom she suspected would spend it on drugs.
C)Susan called her boyfriend's boss to say he was sick and couldn't come into work;in truth,he was hung over.
D)Raul wants to help Lupe work out a way to kick her habit,but he refuses to join her in drug use.
Q3) The best definition of a psychoactive drug is a drug that
A)increases the rate of physiological functions.
B)alters a person's experiences or consciousness.
C)is available only with a prescription.
D)relieves pain and causes relaxation.
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Chapter 10: Alcohol Misuse and Alcoholism
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Q1) What is the legal limit for blood alcohol concentration for drivers in the United States?
A)0.02%
B)0.05%
C)0.08%
D)0.11%
Q2) Which of the following statements BEST describes Alcoholics Anonymous?
A)It is based on one-on-one sessions with a mentor.
B)It teaches alcoholics to reach within for the power to conquer their addiction.
C)It often pairs recovering drinkers with a sponsor.
D)It encourages members to stay away from other recovering alcoholics.
Q3) Cardiovascular benefits from moderate alcohol consumption may be due to
A)reduced stress on the heart muscle.
B)lower heart rate.
C)increased levels of HDL cholesterol.
D)sedation.
Q4) Chronic drinkers metabolize alcohol at slower rates than nondrinkers.
A)True
B)False
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Chapter 11: Tobacco Use
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Q1) Environmental tobacco smoke is the same as secondhand smoke.
A)True
B)False
Q2) Which of the following forms of tobacco advertising has the federal government banned outright?
A)use of cartoon characters in ads
B)corporate sponsorship
C)smoking in films
D)magazine advertisements
Q3) Which of the following BEST describes the quitting process?
A)Telephone quitlines are useful only for people who are ill.
B)Most smokers attempt to quit several times before they finally succeed.
C)Research shows that stopping "cold turkey" is most effective.
D)Only heavy smokers experience withdrawal symptoms.
Q4) A heart attack caused by plaque that completely blocks a coronary artery is called A)atherosclerosis.
B)a myocardial infarction.
C)an aortic aneurysm.
D)an aortic coarctation.
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Chapter 12: Nutrition Basics
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Q1) Connie has been evaluating her daily consumption of beverages to improve the overall quality of her diet.Which of the following beverages should Connie choose less often?
A)regular soda
B)unsweetened iced tea
C)water
D)low-fat milk
Q2) A potentially fatal vitamin deficiency disease,caused by a lack of vitamin C in the diet,is
A)beriberi.
B)anemia.
C)rickets.
D)scurvy.
Q3) Of the 20 common amino acids,how many of these are termed "essential"?
A)1
B)5
C)9
D)11
Q4) List the food groups in the USDA's MyPlate.For each group,provide the suggested range of daily servings.
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Chapter 13: Exercise for Health and Fitness
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Q1) 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.
Q2) The length of time you should spend on a workout depends on the A)frequency of workouts.
B)intensity of the workout.
C)type of training.
D)desired target heart rate.
Q3) After an injury,heat should be used for the first 48 hours or until the swelling is gone. A)True
B)False
Q4) All of the following are health-related components of physical fitness EXCEPT A)cardiorespiratory endurance.
B)flexibility.
C)coordination.
D)muscular strength.
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Chapter 14: Weight Management
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Q1) Which of the following is NOT related to obesity?
A)being of certain racial and ethnic groups
B)living in a city
C)being taught that food is a symbol of love
D)having a low income
Q2) Which of the following statements about insulin resistance is TRUE?
A)It is almost always a precursor to type 2 diabetes.
B)It can be controlled only by major weight loss.
C)It is hereditary rather than influenced by lifestyle.
D)It is treated with medication rather than lifestyle changes.
Q3) What are the characteristics of android obesity?
A)Fat is stored in the upper body as subcutaneous fat,which increases the risk of disease.
B)Fat is stored in the lower body as subcutaneous fat,which is less tied to the risk of disease.
C)Fat is stored in the lower body as visceral fat,which is less tied to the risk of disease.
D)Fat is stored in the upper body as visceral fat,which increases the risk of disease.
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Chapter 15: Cardiovascular Health
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Q1) C-reactive protein is released into the bloodstream in response to A)free radicals.
B)antioxidants.
C)inflammation.
D)homocysteine.
Q2) Smoking harms the cardiovascular system in all of the following ways EXCEPT
A)increasing adhesiveness of platelets.
B)reducing the level of high-density lipoproteins.
C)increasing blood pressure.
D)decreasing plaque formation in the arteries.
Q3) Which of the following is NOT a Type A personality characteristic closely associated with heart disease?
A)hostility
B)ignorance
C)anger
D)cynicism
Q4) The most common type of stroke is an ischemic stroke.
A)True
B)False
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Chapter 16: Cancer
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Q1) The American Cancer Society recommended a yearly mammogram for women over age 40.
A)True
B)False
Q2) Scraping cells from the cervix for examination to screen for cancerous changes is called
A)a PSA test.
B)curetting.
C)a Pap test.
D)an endometrial smear.
Q3) Folic acid and calcium may provide protection against colon cancer.
A)True
B)False
Q4) Which of the following is the greatest risk factor for the development of lung cancer among nonsmokers?
A)physical inactivity
B)overexposure to sunlight
C)a high-fat diet
D)environmental tobacco smoke
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Chapter 17: Immunity and Infection
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Q1) Colds are almost always transmitted by
A)airborne respiratory droplets.
B)hand-to-hand contact.
C)coughing.
D)sharing food or drink.
Q2) Hepatitis B is transmitted mainly by
A)casual contact.
B)contaminated food.
C)organ donation.
D)sexual contact.
Q3) When the body responds to a relatively harmless substance as if it were a dangerous pathogen and mounts an immune response,this response is called A)passive immunity.
B)active immunity.
C)pathogenesis.
D)an allergic reaction.
Q4) Common allergens include dust mites,mold,mildew,and insect stings.
A)True
B)False
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Chapter 18: Sexually Transmitted Infections
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Q1) The status of the immune system in someone with HIV infection can be monitored by checking
A)total lymphocyte counts.
B)antibody levels.
C)therapeutic drug levels.
D)CD4 T-cell counts.
Q2) In studies of men in emerging countries,circumcision has been shown to increase the risk of HIV infection.
A)True
B)False
Q3) The transmission of HIV from mother to child is called A)lateral transmission.
B)gestational transmission.
C)perinatal transmission.
D)opportunistic transmission.
Q4) A common sexually transmitted infection caused by a protozoan is A)HPV infection.
B)pubic lice.
C)trichomoniasis.
D)scabies.
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Chapter 19: Environmental Health
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Q1) What is the process by which organic substances are broken down naturally by living organisms?
A)biodegradation
B)recycling
C)septic systemization
D)organic oxygenation
Q2) Uyen lives in a state in which the legislature is considering a bill (AB 175)that would allow new roads to be built through a wilderness area.Proponents support the measure because it would allow greater access for recreation and the harvesting of more trees from non-protected areas that are now difficult for large trucks to reach.Opponents state that the plan will endanger the ecosystem and its wildlife through habitat destruction from road-building and from increased human use and logging.Uyen wishes to write her local representative about this issue.Choose a position,and draft a brief letter that supports it.
Q3) Biomagnification occurs when larger animals eat smaller animals.
A)True
B)False
Q4) Water pollution from hazardous chemicals is a concern in the United States.
A)True
B)False
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Chapter 20: Conventional and Complementary Medicine
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Q1) Managed-care plans are more common than indemnity plans in job-based insurance coverage.
A)True
B)False
Q2) The first step in the diagnostic process is
A)a physical exam.
B)taking medical tests.
C)a medical history.
D)a second opinion.
Q3) Based on her symptoms,Cara should
A)continue to take pain medication for her symptoms.
B)monitor herself for another month to see if the pain disappears.
C)call her regular physician for advice and an appointment.
D)go to the nearest emergency room.
Q4) Which of the following statements about botanicals is TRUE?
A)The majority of botanical products are sold as FDA-approved pharmaceuticals.
B)FDA inspections ensure that botanicals are free from contaminants.
C)There is no evidence of any potentially serious drug-herb interaction.
D)Well-designed clinical studies have been conducted on a number of botanicals.
Q5) List and explain six guidelines for helping a person self-medicate safely.
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Chapter 21: Personal Safety
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Q1) The most extreme form of sexual coercion is
A)seduction.
B)harassment.
C)solicitation.
D)rape.
Q2) Helmets should be worn during which of the following activities?
A)snowboarding
B)mountain biking
C)riding a lightweight scooter
D)all of these
Q3) List and define three forms of family and intimate violence.Choose one and briefly describe contributing factors and at least one possible prevention or intervention strategy.
Q4) Among women,the leading cause of workplace death is A)severe lacerations.
B)homicide.
C)electrocution.
D)crushing injuries.
Q5) List and briefly describe two types of emergency rescue techniques.
Q6) List at least ten strategies for reducing the risk of motor vehicle injuries.
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Chapter 22: Aging: A Vital Process
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Q1) Social Security was intended to serve as a supplement to personal savings.
A)True
B)False
Q2) The physiological changes in organ systems are caused by a combination of gradual aging and disease.
A)True
B)False
Q3) A good lifelong strategy for reducing the effects of osteoporosis is to avoid A)alcohol use.
B)exercise.
C)tobacco use.
D)overexposure to the sun.
Q4) Women are more likely to be at a financial disadvantage during retirement than are men.Which one of the following is NOT a contributing factor?
A)Women have,on average,lower lifetime incomes than men.
B)Women are less likely to be covered by pension plans.
C)Women are less likely to develop chronic conditions not covered by health insurance.
D)Women are less likely to invest in retirement plans.
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Chapter 23: Dying and Death
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Q1) The process of removing blood and other fluids and replacing them with chemicals to temporarily retard deterioration of a corpse is termed A)entombing.
B)cremation.
C)embalming.
D)mummification.
Q2) Individuals who hold a mature understanding of death commonly hold ideas that have no scientific proof.
A)True
B)False
Q3) One method of disposition of a corpse is to subject the body to intense heat,a process commonly known as A)burial.
B)embalming.
C)entombment.
D)cremation.
Q4) One goal of hospice care is to counsel family members after a patient's death. A)True
B)False
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