Health Education Exam Practice Tests
Course Introduction
Health Education is an interdisciplinary course that explores the principles, practices, and strategies for promoting health and well-being among individuals and communities. The course covers foundational concepts such as determinants of health, health behavior theories, and health literacy, as well as practical skills in designing, implementing, and evaluating health education programs. Students will learn about communication methods, cultural competency, and evidence-based approaches to address contemporary health issues ranging from nutrition and physical activity to mental health and disease prevention. Through case studies and interactive activities, learners will develop the ability to advocate for healthy lifestyles and effectively convey health information to diverse populations.
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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) Brenda has made a decision to begin exercising in the coming weeks.She has developed an exercise program and joined a nearby gym.She has a friend who has committed to be her exercise buddy.Which stage of change is Brenda currently in?
A)precontemplation
B)preparation
C)contemplation
D)action
Answer: B
Q2) Praise from family and friends,rewards,encouragement,and recognition are examples of ____________ factors.
Answer: reinforcing
Q3) Sheila buys herself a new dress after losing 12 pounds.This is an example of which of the following processes of change?
A)emotional arousal
B)consciousness-raising
C)self-reevaluation
D)rewards
Answer: D
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Chapter 2: Psychological and Spiritual Well-Being
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Q1) All of the following are characteristics of mental health EXCEPT:
A)realistic perceptions of others.
B)being unable to adapt to change.
C)the ability to carry out responsibilities.
D)logical thought processes.
Answer: B
Q2) Which of the following distinguishes emotional health?
A)feelings and moods
B)mental stability
C)thoughts
D)social well-being
Answer: A
Q3) Individuals who are true to themselves and develop independence demonstrate which of the following characteristics?
A)optimistic
B)autonomy
C)assertiveness
D)extroversion
Answer: B
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Chapter 3: Personal Stress Management
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Q1) The body attempts to restore homeostasis by means of a(n):
A)alarm reaction.
B)fight-or-flight response.
C)adaptive response.
D)stressful event sequence.
Answer: C
Q2) 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
Q3) The process of psychosocial change by which an ethnic minority changes as a result of contact with the ethnic majority is known as ______________________.
Answer: acculturation
Q4) A psychological theory that explains behavior both as a result of nature and nurture is known as the __________ __________ model.
Answer: diathesis stress
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Chapter 4: Your Social Health
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Q1) All of the following are effective strategies for staying happy and single EXCEPT:
A)Fill your life with meaningful work.
B)Be open to new experiences.
C)Develop one close friendship.
D)Volunteer to help those less fortunate.
Q2) Unwittingly contributing to a person's addictive or abusive behavior describes:
A)abuse.
B)controlling.
C)enabling.
D)coercing.
Q3) Sharing personal information with another person that you would not otherwise share is the definition of:
A)self-disclosure.
B)intimacy.
C)friendship.
D)social networking.
Q4) ____________________ has often been described as "the most holy bond of society."
Q5) "Relationship addiction" is also known as __________.
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Chapter 5: Personal Nutrition
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Q1) vitamins A,D,E,and K
A)complex carbohydrates
B)fat-soluble
C)9
D)antioxidants
E)4
F)water-soluble
G)basal metabolic rate
H)sodium
I)saturated
J)amino acids
Q2) Glycemic load:
A)measures how much a typical serving size of a particular food raises blood glucose.
B)measures how many carbohydrates are in a particular food.
C)is a ranking of carbohydrates based on their immediate effect on blood sugar.
D)refers to how much energy it takes to process carbohydrates in the body.
Q3) _______________ helps slow the emptying of the stomach,create a feeling of fullness,prevent the absorption of cholesterol,and prevent constipation.
Q4) ____________________ fats such as butter are usually solid at room temperature.
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Chapter 6: Managing Your Weight
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Q1) The physiological drive to consume food is known as:
A)caloric need.
B)hunger.
C)appetite.
D)satiety.
Q2) A surgical procedure where surgeons slip an inflatable silicon band around the stomach is known as:
A)gastric bypass.
B)elasticithis.
C)banding.
D)ballooning.
Q3) ____________________ surgery is recommended only for those with a BMI above 40 or those who are more than 100 pounds overweight.
Q4) Overweight men and women are more likely to have all of the following EXCEPT:
A)knee surgery.
B)spinal disc degeneration.
C)increased risk of kidney stones.
D)more sleep.
Q5) Bizarre,often dangerous patterns of food consumption are known as __________
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Chapter 7: The Joy of Fitness
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Q1) If you have been sedentary and want to begin a running program,your first step should be:
A)walking.
B)distance running.
C)jogging.
D)interval training.
Q2) __________ is a workout for the entire body utilizing special stationary bicycles.
Q3) In order to get the maximum benefit from cardiorespiratory training,you should work within a range called your:
A)pulse.
B)target heart rate.
C)resting heart rate.
D)maximum heart rate.
Q4) The ____________________ principle refers to the body's adaptation to a particular type of activity.
Q5) The relative amounts of fat and lean tissue in the body is known as __________
Q6) ____________ is the range of motion allowed by one's joints.
Q7) According to the FITT principle,____________________ is how often you exercise.
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Chapter 8: Sexual Health
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Q1) gender identity different from ones 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 canals that transport ova from the ovaries to the uterus are called
Q3) Immature sperm are stored in the: A)scrotum.
B)epididymis.
C)penis.
D)prostate gland.
Q4) Any inflammation of the urethra that is not caused by gonorrhea is called
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Chapter 9: Contraception and Reproduction
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Q1) early stage of development between 2 to 8 weeks
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 methods of birth control is least expensive and most effective?
A)abstinence
B)condoms
C)cervical cap
D)spermicide
Q3) Contraception used to prevent unintended pregnancy after unprotected intercourse is called __________ __________.
Q4) Define abortion and describe the different types of abortion.
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Chapter 10: Major Diseases
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Q1) _________________ mellitus is a disease in which the inadequate production of insulin leads to failure of the body tissues to break down carbohydrates at a normal rate.
Q2) infectious disease that primarily affects the lungs.
A)tuberculosis
B)carcinoma
C)high blood pressure
D)leukemia
E)allergy
F)stroke
G)heart attack
H)High Density Lipoprotein
I)cervical cancer
J)hepatitis
Q3) ____________ is an inflammation or infection of the liver caused by a virus.
Q4) State in your own words what the four major vectors are.Give examples of diseases that may be spread through each vector.
Q5) ______________ is a potentially fatal illness that attacks the membranes around the brain and spinal cord.
Q6) Hypertension is another name for _________
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Chapter 11: Addictions
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Q1) Among young people,which of the following does not indicate an increased risk of problem gambling?
A)Being female
B)Feeling excited and aroused during gambling
C)Engaging in other addictive behaviors
D)Having poor grades in school
Q2) Marty is abusing several drugs,which is known as:
A)drug diversion.
B)polyabuse.
C)tolerance.
D)intoxication.
Q3) All of the following are true regarding Ecstasy/MDMA EXCEPT:
A)It can cause both stimulant and hallucinogenic affects.
B)Compared to other stimulants,it is less likely to kill healthy young people who are not regular users.
C)Users often say they feel at peace with themselves and connected to others.
D)It belongs to a family of drugs called enactogens which means "touching within."
Q4) A(n)____________________ is a chemical substance that affects the way you feel and function.
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Chapter 12: Alcohol and Tobacco
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Q1) Which of the following statements regarding the effects of alcohol is NOT true?
A)Alcohol is a diuretic.
B)The alcohol in a typical drink reaches the bloodstream in about 15 minutes.
C)Alcohol raises body temperature.
D)Alcohol is directly absorbed into the bloodstream through the stomach walls.
Q2) 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
Q3) A smoker,who is trying to quit,attends a smoking cessation program in which the goal is to provide a negative experience when the smoker tries to light up.This type of therapy program is known as:
A)nicotine replacement therapy.
B)behavior therapy.
C)drug therapy.
D)aversion therapy.
Q4) Chewing tobacco,snuff,and "spit" refer to types of _____________ tobacco.
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Chapter 13: Consumer Health
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Q1) A method of treating disease,primarily through manipulating the bones and joints is _________ _________.
Q2) severe gum disease
A)periodontitis
B)pap smear
C)medical history
D)integrative medicine
E)informed consent
F)naturopathy
G)chiropractic
H)health literacy
I)preferred provider organization
J)Ayurveda
Q3) __________ __________ are measurements of physiological functioning,specifically temperature,blood pressure,pulse rate,and respiration rate.
Q4) ______________ is the sticky film of bacteria that forms on teeth.
Q5) Unproven practices claiming to cure diseases or solve health problems are considered to be _______ ____________.
Q6) ____________________ medicine takes into account body,mind,emotions,and spirit.
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Chapter 14: Protecting Yourself and Your Environment
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Q1) Stalkers against college women are usually:
A)complete strangers.
B)family members.
C)girl friends.
D)classmates,boyfriends or former boyfriends.
Q2) Which of the following is defined as a severe,immediate reaction to a pollutant?
A)primary effect
B)acute effect
C)chronic effect
D)fatal effect
Q3) Environmental agents that trigger changes,or mutations,in the genetic material of living cells are called ____________.
Q4) People who generally respond well in crisis do all of the following EXCEPT:
A)feel like they can find meaningful purpose in turmoil.
B)believe that they have no control in what is happening.
C)know that they can learn from both positive and negative events.
D)feel that they can influence events.
Q5) __________ is the intentional use of physical force or power,threatened or actual,against a person,group,or community that results in injury,death,or psychological harm.
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Chapter 15: A Lifetime of Health
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Q1) All of the following are forms of death defined by medical standards EXCEPT:
A)functional death.
B)cellular death.
C)spiritual death.
D)brain death.
Q2) loss of mental capabilities
A)dementia
B)anger
C)DNR Order
D)death
E)perimenopause
F)living will
G)osteoporosis
H)denial
I)menopause
J)health-care proxy
Q3) List and describe the different categories of death.
Q4) The end of all brain activity (confirmed by an electroencephalogram)and lack of reflexes is called ___________ death.
Q5) Discuss the purpose of a health-care proxy and a living will.
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