Health Promotion Exam Preparation Guide
Course Introduction
Health Promotion is a comprehensive course focused on the theories, principles, and strategies used to encourage healthy behaviors and create supportive environments for individuals and communities. The course explores approaches to health education, advocacy, policy development, and program planning, with an emphasis on preventing disease and enhancing well-being across diverse populations. Students will engage with topics such as behavioral change models, community engagement, risk assessment, and the role of cultural, social, and environmental factors in health. Through case studies and practical assignments, learners will develop skills to design, implement, and evaluate effective health promotion interventions.
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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) 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
Q2) Which of the following statements concerning the health of Americans is FALSE?
A)Americans are living longer.
B)About 10 percent of the population is overweight or obese.
C)Americans could be living both longer and healthier lives.
D)The United States spends more than any other nation on health care.
Answer: B
Q3) To change a negative behavior,the first step you should take would be:
A)to get your physician's permission.
B)to become aware of the behavior.
C)to talk with family members.
D)to join a support group.
Answer: B
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Chapter 2: Psychological and Spiritual Well-Being
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Q1) sustained emotional state
A)values
B)spirituality
C)mood
D)self-actualization
E)self-compassion
F)emotional health
G)emotional intelligence
H)autonomy
I)optimism
J)self-esteem
Answer: C
Q2) The capacity to sense,understand,and tap into the highest parts of ourselves is known as __________ __________.
Answer: spiritual intelligence
Q3) __________ is an appreciation for not just special gifts,but everything. Answer: Gratitude
Q4) ____________________ are the most prevalent type of anxiety disorder. Answer: Phobias
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Chapter 3: Personal Stress Management
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Q1) People who become obsessed by their work and careers are known as:
A)Type A personalities.
B)supervisors.
C)Type C personalities.
D)workaholics.
Answer: D
Q2) Females under attack try to protect their children and seek help from friends using a strategy called ____________________ and ____________________.
Answer: tend,befriend befriend,tend
Q3) Adam has a lot of projects coming up for his work.Which of the following is NOT an effective way to help him manage his time?
A)Identify time robbers.
B)Schedule his time.
C)Focus on future tasks rather than present ones.
D)Keep his workspace in order.
Answer: C
Q4) 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) Unwittingly contributing to a person's addictive or abusive behavior describes:
A)abuse.
B)controlling.
C)enabling.
D)coercing.
Q2) A __________ family is formed when one or both partners bring children from a previous union to the new marriage.
Q3) The process by which friends,acquaintances,and others in our social networks influence our behavior is referred to as:
A)social health.
B)social contagion.
C)social recognition.
D)social environments.
Q4) _____________ are more likely than _____________ to use social networking sites to compare themselves to others.
Q5) What draws people to use social networking sites like Facebook and what are the differences between men and women users?
Q6) What is a "fragile family" and what are the risks involved in those families?
Q7) "Relationship addiction" is also known as __________.
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Chapter 5: Personal Nutrition
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Q1) Which of the following is NOT a key theme of the MyPlate dietary guidelines?
A)It is better to eat healthy than to enjoy your food.
B)It is better to avoid oversized portions.
C)Try to make half of your plate fruits and vegetables.
D)It is best to replace sugary drinks with water.
Q2) number of calories per gram of protein
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
Q3) Incomplete proteins that provide all the amino acids essential for protein synthesis when combined are called _____________ ______________.
Q4) ____________________ fats such as butter are usually solid at room temperature.
Q5) ____________________ sugars are those found in candy and sodas.
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Chapter 6: Managing Your Weight
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Q1) Unplanned activities,such as fidgeting or pacing,can enhance some weight reduction through a process called:
A)yo-yo syndrome.
B)nonexercise activity thermogenesis.
C)bariatric procedure.
D)weight cycling effect.
Q2) The average age for developing bulimia is: A)14. B)18.
C)21. D)35.
Q3) The psychological desire to eat and influence and control our desire for food is called __________.
Q4) In order to avoid yo-yo syndrome and overcome its negative effects,individuals should ____________________.
Q5) The physiological drive to consume food is known as: A)caloric need. B)hunger. C)appetite. D)satiety.
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Chapter 7: The Joy of Fitness
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Q1) 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.
Q2) __________ _____ ____________ ______________ is a self-assessment scale that rates symptoms of breathlessness and fatigue.
Q3) ___________ stretching is a technique that involves stretching a muscle by contracting the opposing muscle.
Q4) All of the following statements are true regarding exercise,longevity,and sexuality,EXCEPT:
A)Exercise improves sexual function.
B)There is no significant relationship between exercise and erectile dysfunction.
C)Even elderly people who begin to exercise live longer on average than those who remain inactive.
D)Exercise lengthens telomeres,the strands of DNA at the tips of chromosomes.
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Chapter 8: Sexual Health
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Q1) _______________ is caused when a mite burrows under the skin where it lays eggs.
Q2) self-stimulation of the genitals
A)abstinence
B)gay
C)chancroid
D)masturbation
E)erogenous
F)transgender
G)circumcision
H)ovulation
I)herpes simplex
J)pelvic inflammatory disease
Q3) HIV destroys the cell-mediated__________ system.
Q4) Women homosexuals are referred to as ______________.
Q5) Fellatio refers to the practice of:
A)oral stimulation of a man's genitals.
B)oral stimulation of a woman's genitals.
C)sexual intercourse.
D)closure of the vaginal opening.
Q6) Compare and contrast the male and female reproductive systems.
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Chapter 9: Contraception and Reproduction
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Q1) Another name for thinning of the cervix is:
A)effacement.
B)crowning.
C)dilation.
D)detachment.
Q2) Which of the following is the most popular method of birth control among married couples in the U.S?
A)Male condom
B)Birth control pill
C)Sterilization
D)Fertility awareness methods
Q3) The tying shut of the fallopian tubes to prevent pregnancy is tubal ligation.The blocking of the fallopian tubes is called __________ __________.
Q4) Contraception used to prevent unintended pregnancy after unprotected intercourse is called __________ __________.
Q5) Describe the three stages of labor.
Q6) Couples who choose abstinence may derive sexual pleasure from activities known as ____________________.
Q7) Define abortion and describe the different types of abortion.
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Chapter 10: Major Diseases
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Q1) All of the following are effective strategies for preventing the common cold EXCEPT:
A)avoid stress overload.
B)avoid exercise.
C)wash hands frequently.
D)replace toothbrush regularly.
Q2) Hypertension is:
A)high blood pressure.
B)low blood pressure.
C)blood glucose.
D)cholesterol.
Q3) If pathogens are able to spread into the bloodstream,they can cause:
A)abscesses.
B)systemic disease.
C)immune deficiency.
D)allergies.
Q4) The uncontrolled growth and spread of abnormal cells causes ___________.
Q5) _______________ is a form of arteriosclerosis in which plaque is deposited on the inner walls of arteries.
Q6) A microorganism that produces disease is called a _____________.
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Chapter 11: Addictions
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Q1) Normal driving skills remain impaired for up to _____ hours after smoking a single joint of marijuana.
Q2) Morphine and codeine are used most often to:
A)relieve depression
B)stabilize mood
C)reduce anxiety
D)relieve pain
Q3) A(n)____________________ is a chemical substance that affects the way you feel and function.
Q4) 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.
Q5) Substances that produce vapors with psychoactive effects when sniffed are known as deleriants or ____________________.
Q6) Drugs that produce vivid and unusual changes in thoughts,feelings,and perceptions are called ____________________.
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Chapter 12: Alcohol and Tobacco
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Q1) Which statement concerning carbon monoxide is NOT true?
A)Carbon monoxide is a deadly gas that is also found in car exhaust.
B)Carbon monoxide levels in cigarette smoke are 400 times above those considered safe in industry.
C)Carbon monoxide interferes with the ability of hemoglobin to carry oxygen in the body.
D)Carbon monoxide is not found in cigar or pipe smoke.
Q2) People are more likely to smoke if they have:
A)higher levels of education.
B)depression.
C)a good understanding of the risks.
D)parents who do not smoke.
Q3) ___________ _________ ___________ is a cluster of physical and mental defects in the newborn caused by the mother's alcohol consumption during pregnancy.
Q4) Which of the following blood alcohol level is considered deadly?
A)0.10%
B)0.20%
C)0.30%
D)0.40%
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Chapter 13: Consumer Health
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Q1) List your vital signs and explain what is within normal range for you.
Q2) Informed consent:
A)is your right to privacy.
B)is your right to medical records.
C)is permission to undergo medical treatment.
D)is your right to information.
Q3) To maintain good oral health:
A)choose a toothbrush with hard,square bristles.
B)hold the toothbrush at a 90 degree angle when you brush.
C)floss between teeth weekly.
D)make sure that everyone who works on your mouth wears a mask and gloves.
Q4) Which of the following statements about periodontal disease is NOT true?
A)It is an inflammation that attacks the gum and bone that hold teeth in place.
B)It can lead to gingivitis.
C)It usually goes away on its own.
D)It is most often caused by plaque.
Q5) Permission to undergo or receive medical treatment is called ___________ ___________.
Q6) A ___________ ____________ includes health-related information collected during the interview of a client by a health-care professional.
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Chapter 14: Protecting Yourself and Your Environment
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Q1) Which of the following has the highest decibel levels and poses the greatest risk of injury?
A)city traffic
B)lawn mower
C)a subway train
D)a rock concert
Q2) Environmental agents that trigger changes in DNA are called:
A)acute effects.
B)mutagens.
C)chronic effects.
D)changing agents.
Q3) A(n)__________ __________ is a severe,immediate reaction,usually after a single,large exposure to some type of pollution.
Q4) A type of fungus that decomposes organic matter and provides plants with nutrients,but can also cause health problems in people,is ____________________.
Q5) Ringing in the ears is called ____________________.
Q6) __________ 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) Perimenopause is defined as:
A)A woman's final menstrual cycle.
B)The period from a woman's first irregular cycles to her final menstrual cycle.
C)Lower levels of the hormone estrogen.
D)The complete cessation of ovulation for 12 consecutive months.
Q2) Which statement supports the advance directive that gives someone the power to make health decisions on your behalf?
A)specific instructions
B)will
C)health-care proxy
D)DNR order
Q3) Which of the following is not a key to living an exceptionally long and healthy life?
A)Greet each day with a new goal.
B)Exercise regularly.
C)Reach out to others.
D)Start smoking
Q4) Tell what happens when a person is grieving and how it can affect their health.What can one do to effectively cope with this loss?
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