Health and Wellness Practice Exam
Course Introduction
Health and Wellness is a comprehensive course that explores the multifaceted dimensions of personal health, focusing on physical, mental, emotional, and social well-being. Students will examine the principles of nutrition, fitness, stress management, and disease prevention, while learning to make informed decisions that promote lifelong wellness. The curriculum emphasizes the development of healthy habits, understanding risk factors, and recognizing the interconnectedness of lifestyle choices and overall quality of life. Through interactive activities, self-assessments, and practical strategies, learners gain the tools to enhance their health, prevent illness, and foster a balanced approach to daily living.
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An Invitation to Health Building Your Future Brief Edition 8th Edition by Dianne Hales
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Chapter 1: Your Invitation to a Healthy Future
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Q1) Which of the following is NOT a definition of health as discussed in your text?
A)Health is being sound in body,mind and spirit.
B)Health is a not merely the absence of disease,but a state of complete physical,mental,and social well-being.
C)Health is an optimal state of physical and social well-being.
D)Health is when you are not sick.
Answer: D
Q2) Which of the following is true for most college students?
A)Students often become more sedentary in college.
B)Most students eat healthy diets in college.
C)Students often increase the amount of time they spend on exercise and recreation.
D)none of these
Answer: A
Q3) Which of the following is an example of countering?
A)taking a walk after a large meal
B)getting an exercise buddy
C)buying a new seat for your exercise bike
D)setting a fruit plate on the table instead of cookies
Answer: D
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Chapter 2: Psychological and Spiritual Well-Being
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Q1) George is experiencing feelings of hopelessness and sadness that do not end.He has lost interest in friends,food,and sex.He is unable to concentrate and has feelings of suicide.George is experiencing:
A)clinical depression.
B)a mental disorder.
C)major depression.
D)all of these
Answer: D
Q2) When determining a treatment for panic attacks,which of the following would be the primary choice?
A)systematic desensitization
B)medication and cognitive-behavior therapy
C)hospitalization
D)medication only
Answer: B
Q3) __________________ is the belief or pride in ourselves that gives us confidence to achieve and form close relationships.
Answer: Self-esteem
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Chapter 3: Personal Stress Management
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Q1) Which of the following is NOT an effect of stress on the body?
A)The digestive system speeds up.
B)The heart pumps more blood.
C)The brain becomes extra alert.
D)The immune system is depressed.
Answer: A
Q2) experiencing physical and mental sensations in the present moment
A)biofeedback
B)resiliency
C)defense mechanisms
D)guided imagery
E)progressive relaxation
F)journaling
G)meditation
H)yoga
I)mindfulness
J)denial
Answer: I
Q3) The body's natural state of balance or stability is called _______.
Answer: homeostasis
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Chapter 4: Your Social Health
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Q1) The reason that most people give for getting married is:
A)love.
B)money.
C)security.
D)companionship.
Q2) People who are "agreeable" are more likely to have:
A)stronger relationships but more conflict.
B)happy marriages but more stress.
C)fewer medical complaints.
D)poorer job performance.
Q3) Which of the following statements about marriage is NOT true?
A)Less educated Americans are more likely to marry.
B)More educated Americans are more likely to stay married.
C)Less people are getting married today than a generation ago.
D)Black men and women are less likely to marry than whites.
Q4) "Relationship addiction" is also known as __________.
Q5) What draws people to use social networking sites like Facebook and what are the differences between men and women users?
Q6) Define dysfunctional relationships and then describe several types of these relationships.
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Chapter 5: Personal Nutrition
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Q1) Each gram of fat supplies how many calories?
A)2
B)4
C)7
D)9
Q2) Foods produced without the use of pesticides or chemically formulated fertilizers are:
A)inorganic.
B)irradiated.
C)organic.
D)toxic.
Q3) Improper home canning is the most common cause of:
A)botulism.
B)Listeria infection.
C)E.coli infection.
D)trichinosis.
Q4) _____________ are organic compounds composed of amino acids.
Q5) Examples of micronutrients include ____________________ and ____________________.
Q6) Explain which foods most people need to add more of in their diet and why.
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Chapter 6: Managing Your Weight
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Q1) A BMI (body mass index)of 30 or more would indicate that the person is:
A)underweight.
B)of average weight for his/her height.
C)borderline overweight.
D)considered to be obese.
Q2) Which of the following statements is true regarding women with anorexia nervosa?
A)Most are hungry all the time.
B)They see food as a reward.
C)They have regular menstrual cycles.
D)They have a decreased sensitivity to cold.
Q3) The number of calories needed to sustain one's body at rest is known as the __________ __________ __________.
Q4) All of the following may signal a potential problem with compulsive overeating EXCEPT:
A)refusing to eat when depressed,lonely,or rejected.
B)a history of failed diets.
C)eating quickly and without pleasure.
D)fear of not being able to stop eating after starting.
Q5) The psychological desire to eat and influence and control our desire for food is called __________.
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Chapter 7: The Joy of Fitness
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Q1) __________ __________ enables the muscles to support the spine and keep the body stable and balanced.
Q2) Different drugs are abused by some people to increase muscle size or strength.An example of a synthetic derivative of the hormone testosterone would be: A)growth hormones.
B)estrogens.
C)anabolic steroids. D)gamma hydroxybutyrate.
Q3) All of the following are potential warning signs of hypothermia EXCEPT: A)lack of coordination. B)hyperactivity.
C)confusion.
D)listlessness.
Q4) A single performance of a movement is called a: A)set.
B)lift.
C)max.
D)rep.
Q5) Describe the treatment recommendations for minor exercise injuries.
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Chapter 8: Sexual Health
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Q1) voluntarily not having sex
A)abstinence
B)gay
C)chancroid
D)masturbation
E)erogenous
F)transgender
G)circumcision
H)ovulation
I)herpes simplex
J)pelvic inflammatory disease
Q2) The outer folds of skin on a woman's genital area are called:
A)labia majora.
B)mons pubis.
C)labia minora.
D)urethra.
Q3) Inflammation of a woman's fallopian tubes or uterus which may be characterized by fever and abdominal pain is called __________ __________ __________.
Q4) Women homosexuals are referred to as ______________.
Q5) In men,the ____________________ is the channel for both seminal fluid and urine.
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Chapter 9: Contraception and Reproduction
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Q1) spontaneous abortion
A)embryo
B)labor
C)contraception
D)coitus interruptus
E)tubal ligation
F)infertility
G)miscarriage
H)Ortho Evra Patch
I)barrier
J)fetus
Q2) Which of the following is not an advantage to using fertility awareness methods of birth control?
A)There is no need for prescriptions.
B)There is no expense.
C)There are no side effects.
D)You can have intercourse any time you want.
Q3) In evaluating contraceptives,one would choose ____________________ methods to prevent pregnancy by blocking the sperm from meeting an ovum.
Q4) Define abortion and describe the different types of abortion.
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Chapter 10: Major Diseases
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Q1) The smallest blood vessels,which supply oxygen and nutrients to the cells of the tissues,are called:
A)vena cava.
B)arteries.
C)veins.
D)capillaries.
Q2) Which of the following statements about strokes is NOT true?
A)Strokes occur when blood supply to the brain is blocked.
B)The incidence of stroke among those ages 20 to 45 is increasing.
C)Men have more strokes than women.
D)There are two types of stroke,ischemic and hemorrhagic.
Q3) Which of the following potential risks for heart disease can be controlled?
A)male pattern baldness
B)race
C)psychosocial factors
D)age
Q4) _______________ is a form of arteriosclerosis in which plaque is deposited on the inner walls of arteries.
Q5) ____________ is an inflammation or infection of the liver caused by a virus.
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Q6) ____________________ are means of transmission for infectious diseases.
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Chapter 11: Addictions
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Q1) Which of the following steps is the most difficult for an addict to take?
A)Facing family and friends
B)Getting through withdrawal
C)Admitting to being an addict
D)Finding a job once they are sober
Q2) __________ __________ occurs when an individual develops tolerance to a drug's effects and needs larger and larger doses to achieve the desired effect.
Q3) Which of the following statements regarding heroin is true?
A)Heroin is used in other nations as a potent painkiller.
B)Among people ages 18 to 25,heroin use has declined in recent years.
C)Heroin use has increased in major cities and decreased in suburban and rural areas.
D)Heroin is the least abused opioid in the U.S.
Q4) ____________________ is a white crystalline powder extracted from the leaves of the coca plant.
Q5) Drugs that produce vivid and unusual changes in thoughts,feelings,and perceptions are called ____________________.
Q6) Smoking the fumes of the alkaloid form of cocaine is called
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Chapter 12: Alcohol and Tobacco
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Q1) What is the smoking condition that causes the bronchial tubes to become inflamed and mucus production to increase resulting in the narrowing of air passages?
A)emphysema
B)chronic bronchitis
C)chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
D)asthma
Q2) Tell from a health perspective what diseases or chronic conditions can occur when people smoke cigarettes.
Q3) How much alcohol can the liver metabolize in an hour?
A)1/2 ounce
B)1 ounce
C)2 ounces
D)4 ounces
Q4) The type of alcohol in alcoholic beverages is:
A)ethyl alcohol.
B)wood alcohol.
C)methyl alcohol.
D)barley alcohol.
Q5) Chewing tobacco,snuff,and "spit" refer to types of _____________ tobacco.
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Chapter 13: Consumer Health
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Q1) State in your own words three manipulative and body-based treatment methods.What is the theory behind the use of these methods?
Q2) Chiropractic medicine is based on the theory that many human diseases are caused by misalignment of the bones or ____________________.
Q3) A group of physicians contracted to provide health care to members at a discounted price are called:
A)fee-for-service.
B)preferred provider organizations.
C)health maintenance organizations.
D)point-of-service plans.
Q4) Permission to undergo or receive medical treatment is called ___________ ___________.
Q5) When giving information for a medical history,include all but which of the following?
A)Report all major diseases and surgeries.
B)Report which medications,supplements,and herbs you are currently taking.
C)Do not report on topics you consider private like previous sexually transmitted infections.
D)Report all recreational drug use.
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Chapter 14: Protecting Yourself and Your Environment
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Q1) Falling asleep at the wheel:
A)is least likely to occur to those between the ages of 18 and 29.
B)is rare because very few drivers in the U.S.drive while drowsy.
C)Is not one of the top five causes of serious motor vehicle accidents.
D)Is second to alcohol as a cause of serious motor vehicle accidents.
Q2) Sending nude or partially nude photos and sexually explicit messages via cell phones is called ______________.
Q3) The second-leading cause of automobile accidents is:
A)falling asleep while driving.
B)speeding.
C)not using a seat belt.
D)driving drunk.
Q4) Which group is least likely to wear seat belts while driving or riding in a car?
A)Men age 14 to 18
B)Women age 14 to18
C)Men age 19 to 29
D)Women age 19 to 29
Q5) ___________ _______________ is sexual behavior that violates a person's right to choose when and with whom to have sex.
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Q6) Define pollution and describe the acute and chronic effects.
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Chapter 15: A Lifetime of Health
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Q1) first irregular cycle to last menstruation
A)dementia
B)anger
C)DNR Order
D)death
E)perimenopause
F)living will
G)osteoporosis
H)denial
I)menopause
J)health-care proxy
Q2) Which stage of Kubler-Ross's Five Stages of Adjustment is usually the most difficult?
A)bargaining
B)anger
C)depression
D)acceptance
Q3) ____________ grief occurs when grief progresses to become a more persistent problem.
Q4) List and describe the different categories of death.
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