Health Education Exam Materials
Course Introduction
Health Education is an interdisciplinary course that explores the principles, theories, and practices essential for promoting healthful behaviors and lifestyles among individuals and communities. The course covers foundational concepts such as health determinants, health promotion strategies, disease prevention, and the role of educators in fostering safe and supportive environments. Students examine topics including nutrition, mental health, substance abuse prevention, sexual health, and physical activity, while also considering the impact of cultural, social, and economic factors on health outcomes. Through interactive activities, case studies, and the development of health education materials, participants gain the knowledge and skills required to design, implement, and evaluate effective health education programs.
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Core Concepts in Health 1st Canadian Edition by Roth
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Chapter 1: Taking Charge of Your Health
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Q1) Your ability to develop and maintain satisfying and supportive relationships is referred to as _____________ wellness.
A)emotional
B)spiritual
C)interpersonal
D)intellectual
Answer: C
Q2) The percentage of cases of type 2 diabetes that could be avoided or postponed with good nutrition,regular physical activity,the elimination of smoking,and effective stress management is
A)50 percent.
B)65 percent.
C)75 percent.
D)90 percent.
Answer: D
Q3) Length of life is synonymous with quality of life.
A)True
B)False
Answer: False
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Chapter 2: Psychological Health
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Q1) What percentage of Canadian children and youth are affected by mental illness at any given time?
A)5 percent
B)15 percent
C)25 percent
D)35 percent
Answer: B
Q2) An example of an obsession is
A)constant hand washing.
B)repeating someone's name five times every time you see her.
C)concern of contracting syphilis from a handshake.
D)repeatedly checking to see if the stove is turned off.
Answer: C
Q3) Which of the following is most likely to separate those individuals with psychological problems from those who enjoy good psychological health?
A)ideas and attitudes that vary from the norms
B)conforming to social demands
C)political dissension
D)denying the reality of problems
Answer: D
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Chapter 3: Stress: the Constant Challenge
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Q1) What percentage of Canadians deal with stress by talking with others?
A)11 percent
B)21 percent
C)31 percent
D)41 percent
Answer: B
Q2) The ability to trust others is an effective coping behavior.
A)True
B)False
Answer: True
Q3) A lack of sleep can be both a cause and an effect of stress.In order to overcome insomnia,Sue should consider
A)taking a nap when she feels tired.
B)exercising just before going to bed to release excess stress.
C)using her bed only for sleeping,not for studying.
D)sleeping in on weekends.
Answer: C
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Chapter 4: Weight Management
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Q1) Most people who succeed in their weight loss efforts do so by emphasizing short-term weight loss.
A)True
B)False
Q2) Which of the following is NOT characteristic of binge-eating disorder?
A)eating more rapidly than normal
B)eating when not hungry
C)eating alone
D)purging
Q3) A person with diabetes may benefit from all of the following,EXCEPT
A)increasing intake of refined carbohydrates.
B)increasing physical activity.
C)substituting monounsaturated for saturated fats.
D)increasing fiber intake.
Q4) Approximately how many calories are there in a regular can of pop?
A)100 calories
B)150 calories
C)200 calories
D)250 calories
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Chapter 5: Nutrition Basics
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Q1) An essential nutrient commonly lacking in the Canadian diet is
A)sodium.
B)calcium.
C)copper.
D)fluoride.
Q2) Beta-carotene,vitamin C,and vitamin E are antioxidants.
A)True
B)False
Q3) Which low intake of this vitamin has been linked to increased heart disease risk?
A)vitamin D
B)vitamin A
C)folate
D)riboflavin
Q4) The purpose of food irradiation is to kill potentially harmful pathogens.
A)True
B)False
Q5) Identify the six classes of essential nutrients;for each,give at least two major functions it performs in the body and two key food sources.
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Chapter 6: Exercise for Health and Fitness
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Q1) According to the FITT principle,a workout frequency of _____________ per week is recommended to develop strength.
A)2 to 4 days
B)4 to 5 days
C)1 to 2 days
D)1 day
Q2) The amount of force a muscle can produce with a single maximum effort is:
A)cardiorespiratory endurance.
B)muscular strength.
C)muscular endurance.
D)flexibility.
Q3) According to the Public Health Agency of Canada,physical inactivity contributes to more than ____________ premature deaths in Canada each year.
A)10000
B)15000
C)20000
D)25000
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Chapter 7: Cardiovascular Health
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Q1) Rheumatic fever is a disease process that begins with A)influenzA.
B)staph infection.
C)strep throat.
D)a viral infection.
Q2) The risk of death from coronary heart disease increases up to _____ among those exposed to environmental tobacco smoke.
A)10 percent
B)15 percent
C)25 percent
D)30 percent
Q3) When the heart contracts,called ____________,blood pressure ____________;when the heart relaxes,called ____________,blood pressure
A)diastole,increases,systole,decreases
B)diastole,decreases,systole,increases
C)systole,increases,diastole,decreases
D)systole,decreases,diastole,increases
Q4) Briefly describe the current thinking about the risks and benefits of hormone replacement therapy for post-menopausal women.
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Chapter 8: Cancer
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Q1) Folic acid and calcium may provide protection against cancer.
A)True
B)False
Q2) The traveling and seeding of cancer cells beyond their site of origin is called metastasis.
A)True
B)False
Q3) A tumour that is NOT cancerous is called A)melanomA.
B)benign.
C)metastatiC.
D)malignant.
Q4) Naturally occurring substances found in plant foods that help prevent chronic diseases are
A)nitrosamines.
B)anticarcinogens.
C)phytochemicals.
D)free radicals.
Q5) List the seven major warning signs of cancer.
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Chapter 9: Immunity and Infection
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Q1) Vessels and organs that pick up excess fluids,filter out disease-causing organisms and other waste products,and return cleansed fluid to the general circulation belong to the _______________ system.
A)digestive
B)antibody
C)lymphatic
D)neutrophil
Q2) The use of over-the-counter antihistamines is a form of immunotherapy.
A)True
B)False
Q3) Lymph nodes
A)produce enzymes in the lymph.
B)are where macrophages congregate and filter pathogens from the lymph.
C)produce antibodies and antigens.
D)are part of the respiratory system.
Q4) Live,attenuated vaccines are used to vaccinate against influenza.
A)True
B)False
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Chapter 10: Healthy Relationships and Communication
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Q1) The percentage of common law families is highest in which province?
A)Quebec
B)Alberta
C)British Columbia
D)Prince Edward Island
Q2) What percentage of communication in a relationship may be nonverbal?
A)25 percent
B)45 percent
C)65 percent
D)85 percent
Q3) Female conversation patterns could be characterized as generally competitive.
A)True
B)False
Q4) The ability of friends to be relaxed and happy in each other's company is called:
A)respect.
B)companionship.
C)acceptance.
D)help.
Q5) Argue for or against same sex-marriages using only fact (do not give opinions).
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Chapter 11: Healthy Sexuality
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Q1) In addition to hormone pills,most contraceptive packets also include
A)one week of inactive pills.
B)postcoital pills.
C)alternative contraceptive methods.
D)instructions for the Billings methoD.
Q2) All of the following are advantages of the IUD,EXCEPT
A)for its high reliability.
B)for only localized side effects.
C)it is easily reversible.
D)its use does not require consulting a health care provider.
Q3) At what time during a women's cycle should she insert the vaginal contraceptive ring?
A)any time after her menstrual cycle
B)after she has ovulated
C)right prior to her entering menses
D)anytime during the first 5 days of her menstrual cycle
Q4) Identify some of the physical complications that may occur following an abortion,and also be able to explain how these complications can be minimized.
Q5) Name and describe the four phases of the human sexual response cycle.
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Chapter 12: Pregnancy and Childbirth
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Q1) Which of the following is NOT an expected occurrence for most mothers during the postpartum period?
A)lactation
B)postpartum depression
C)attachment to the newborn infant
D)lowered stamina
Q2) An advantage of amniocentesis when compared to chorionic villus sampling is that it can be performed in the first trimester,which allows for earlier intervention if a defect is detected.
A)True
B)False
Q3) A fetus will not be affected by alcohol unless the woman drinks excessively during the first trimester.
A)True
B)False
Q4) The most common cause of life-threatening infections in newborns is A)human immunodeficiency virus.
B)hepatitis B
C)syphilis.
D)Group B streptococcus.
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Chapter 13: Sexually Transmitted Infections Stis
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Q1) Diagnosis of primary syphilis can be made with a blood test.
A)True
B)False
Q2) Without treatment,what percentage of newborns will die of HSV?
A)25 percent
B)40 percent
C)50 percent
D)65 percent
Q3) The bacterium responsible for syphilis can become dormant inside the human body.
A)True
B)False
Q4) The stigma of AIDS
A)hits men harder than women.
B)hits women harder than men.
C)is equal for men and women.
D)is minimal throughout the worlD.
Q5) Secondary syphilis is not contagious.
A)True
B)False
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Chapter 14: Drug Use and Addiction
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Q1) All of the following are good strategies for cutting back on caffeine,EXCEPT:
A)keep some uncaffeinated drinks on hand.
B)alternate between hot and cold drinks.
C)fill your coffee cup only halfway.
D)substitute chocolate for coffee or tea.
Q2) The best definition of a psychoactive drug is a drug that it
A)increases the rate of physiological functions.
B)alters a person's experiences or consciousness.
C)is obtained only with a prescription.
D)relieves pain and causes relaxation.
Q3) The typical primary effects of central nervous system depressants include all of the following,EXCEPT
A)sedation.
B)euphoria.
C)drowsiness.
D)reduced coordination.
Q4) Expressing a persistent desire to cut down or regulate substance use is a symptom of substance dependence.
A)True
B)False
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Chapter 15: Alcohol Use and Alcoholism
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Q1) At what blood alcohol concentration are you likely to first feel "relaxed"?
A)<0.05 percent
B)0.10 percent
C)0.15 percent
D)0.30 percent
Q2) In Canada,any beverage containing _____________ percent or more alcohol by volume is considered an alcoholic beverage.
A)0.5
B)0.8
C)1.1
D)2.0
Q3) Which of the following provinces has the highest rate of alcohol consumption?
A)British Columbia
B)Alberta
C)Ontario
D)Quebec
Q4) Cirrhosis may cause no outward signs in some people.
A)True
B)False
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Chapter 16: Toward a Tobacco-Free Self and Society
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Q1) Which group based on educational attainment has the highest rate of smoking?
A)less than high school
B)finished high school
C)some postsecondary
D)postsecondary graduate
Q2) To increase the chance for success when attempting to quit smoking,you should
A)wear a nicotine patch while you smoke.
B)substitute smokeless tobacco for cigarettes.
C)substitute clove cigarettes.
D)tell your family and friends you want support.
Q3) A heart attack caused by plaque that blocks a coronary artery is called A)atherosclerosis.
B)a myocardial infarction.
C)an aortic aneurysm.
D)an aortic coarctation.
Q4) An example of a cocarcinogen found in cigarettes would be: A)acetone.
B)ammonia.
C)formaldehyde.
D)lead
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Chapter 17: Aging: a Vital Process
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Q1) A monthly benefit available to Canadians 65 years of age who have lived in Canada for at least 10 years is:
A)OAS pension.
B)HST credit.
C)OAT pension.
D)GST credit.
Q2) In 2006,the life expectancy of the total population was ____________ years.
A)68
B)73
C)81
D)85
Q3) Causes of reversible dementia include all of the following,EXCEPT A)depression.
B)vitamin B-12 deficiency.
C)Alzheimer's disease.
D)alcoholism.
Q4) List at least three housing options available to an elderly person.In addition,explain two advantages that would be associated with each of these housing options.
Q5) What influences have shaped your views about aging?
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Chapter 18: Dying and Death
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Q1) A doctrine that states a harmful effect of treatment,even if it results in death,is permissible if the harm is not intended and occurs as a side effect of a beneficial action,is termed
A)unintended effect.
B)palliative effect.
C)double effect.
D)active effect.
Q2) During the last phase of a fatal illness,a dying person may experience which of the following?
A)irregular breathing or shortness of breath
B)decreased appetite and thirst
C)nausea and vomiting
D)all of the above
Q3) The "right to die" issue came to national attention in the early 1990s with the landmark case involving
A)Nancy Cruzan.
B)Sue Rodriguez.
C)Jane Roe.
D)Dr.Jack Kevorkian.
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Chapter 19: Conventional and Complementary Medicine
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Q1) Herbal remedies are an example of which of the following domains of complementary and alternative medicine practice?
A)mind-body intervention
B)alternative medical systems
C)biological-based therapy
D)energy therapy
Q2) Symptoms are often an expression of the body's attempt to heal itself.
A)True
B)False
Q3) Which of the following is TRUE regarding over-the-counter medicine?
A)They are medicines that Health Canada through the Food and Drug Act has deemed safe for use without a physician's prescription.
B)Many of these medicines were formerly prescription drugs.
C)There are over 100,000 OTC drugs available.
D)All of these statements are true.
Q4) Most people using CAM therapies discuss them with their physicians.
A)True
B)False
Q5) List and explain six guidelines to helping Cara self-medicate safely.
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Chapter 20: Personal Safety
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Q1) Carbon monoxide poisoning is responsible for sending how many people to Ontario hospitals each month?
A)50
B)100
C)150
D)200
Q2) For every 120 cm that a ladder extends up a wall,the ladder base should be placed 30 cm away from the wall.
A)True
B)False
Q3) Which of the following workers is most likely to suffer a work-related injury?
A)technician
B)labourer
C)manager
D)office administrator
Q4) List at least ten strategies for reducing the risk of motor vehicle injuries.
Q5) "Years of potential life lost" refers to the difference between one's life expectancy and one's age at death.
A)True
B)False
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Chapter 21: Environmental Health
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Q1) What percentage of the greenhouse effect may be attributable to carbon dioxide?
A)10 percent
B)25 percent
C)45 percent
D)60 percent
Q2) You can conserve energy by doing all of the following,EXCEPT
A)cutting back on driving.
B)making sure your home is well-insulated.
C)planting and caring for trees.
D)using fluorescent tubes for lighting.
Q3) The ozone layer in the upper atmosphere
A)shields the earth from the sun's ultraviolet rays.
B)facilitates temperature inversions.
C)maintains the pH of rain.
D)is the key component of smog.
Q4) Danny is a freshmen in college and is interested in becoming a "green consumer." List and describe at least five ways he can reduce the amount of potential garbage he produces.
Q5) Kelly is concerned about protecting her town's water supply.List and describe seven recommendations that will accomplish her wishes.
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