Health Promotion
Final Exam
Course Introduction
Health Promotion is a multidisciplinary course that explores the principles and practices of empowering individuals, communities, and populations to take control over and improve their health. The course examines theories of behavior change, social determinants of health, and strategies for designing, implementing, and evaluating effective health promotion programs. Through case studies and applied projects, students learn to assess community needs, develop educational materials, advocate for health policy changes, and foster environments that support healthy lifestyles. Special attention is given to cultural competence, health equity, and ethical considerations in promoting wellness across diverse populations.
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Connect Core Concepts in Health Brief 14th Edition by Paul M. Insel
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Chapter 1: Taking Charge of Your Health
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Q1) A target behavior can best be defined as
A)a behavior that is the focus of your behavior change plan.
B)a friend's behavior that you urge him or her to change.
C)a lifelong habit you want to stop immediately.
D)several bad,interrelated habits in need of change.
Answer: A
Q2) Which of the following threatens severe weather change and the extinction of species on a global scale?
A)acid rain
B)light pollution
C)climate change
D)inorganic pesticides
Answer: C
Q3) During the twentieth century the average life span
A)did not change significantly.
B)increased slightly.
C)nearly doubled.
D)nearly tripleD.
Answer: C
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Chapter 2: Stress: The Constant Challenge
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Q1) Homeostasis is the
A)state of a body experiencing unmanaged stress.
B)body's condition during the fight-or-flight reaction.
C)state of the body's normal "housekeeping" functions.
D)response of the body to prolonged exposure to stressors.
Answer: C
Q2) Beth has enrolled in the most difficult course of her college career.Her friend wants to drop the class,but Beth views it as an opportunity for growth.Beth has the trait of hardiness.
A)True
B)False
Answer: True
Q3) The resistance state of the general adaptation syndrome is characterized by symptoms such as distorted perceptions and disorganized thinking.
A)True
B)False
Answer: False
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Chapter 3: Psychological Health
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Q1) The model of human nature that emphasizes the effects of ideas on behaviors and feelings is the _______________ model.
A)biological
B)behavioral
C)cognitive
D)psychodynamic
Answer: C
Q2) Religious belief
A)undermines problem solving.
B)is a substitute for a positive self-concept.
C)can promote psychological health for some.
D)has little bearing on mental health.
Answer: C
Q3) People who suffer from panic disorders usually experience them for the first time during childhood.
A)True
B)False
Answer: False
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Chapter 4: Intimate Relationships and Communication
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Q1) Researchers have proposed six major qualities that appear in strong families.Identify and explain at least three of these qualities.
Q2) Which of the following factors is NOT associated with the increasing popularity of cohabitation?
A)increased availability of contraceptives
B)younger average age at marriage
C)greater social acceptance of premarital sex
D)a larger pool of single and divorced people
Q3) When you want to have a serious discussion with your partner,
A)do so immediately without preparation.
B)state your concern in a general,not too detailed way.
C)focus on the whole person,not just one behavior.
D)avoid blaming,accusing,or belittling him or her.
Q4) Emotional intelligence includes
A)responding impulsively to feelings.
B)responding reactively to feelings.
C)recognizing feelings as they occur.
D)rejecting all emotional support.
Q5) Argue for or against same sex-marriages using only facts.(Do not give opinions. )
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Chapter 5: Sexuality, Pregnancy, and Childbirth
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Q1) The second stage of labor is characterized by A)slow cervical dilation.
B)the delivery of the baby.
C)expulsion of the plug blocking the cervix.
D)the delivery of the placenta.
Q2) Which of the following is true of sexual orientation?
A)It is defined by a continuum of attraction.
B)It involves choosing to be either heterosexual or homosexual.
C)It consists of random,unpredictable sexual impulses.
D)It is independent of emotional and romantic attraction.
Q3) Ultrasonography is LEAST useful in determining A)genetic disorders.
B)structural abnormalities.
C)gestational age.
D)position of the fetus.
Q4) The term impotence is another name for A)erectile dysfunction.
B)premature ejaculation.
C)delayed ejaculation.
D)orgasmic dysfunction.
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Chapter 6: Contraception and Abortion
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Q1) Surgical removal of the uterus is called
A)vasectomy.
B)hysterectomy.
C)laparoscopy.
D)abortion.
Q2) The most general meaning of the word abortion is
A)a spontaneous expulsion of a fetus.
B)the same thing as miscarriage.
C)an artificially induced expulsion of a fetus.
D)any ending of a pregnancy.
Q3) Which of the following is NOT an advantage of the female condom?
A)The female condom is less expensive than the male condom.
B)The female condom gives a woman more personal control over contraception and STI protection.
C)The female condom can be inserted before sexual activity and is,therefore,less disruptive than male condoms.
D)The female condom offers potential protection against genital warts and herpes.
Q4) Briefly describe the recent legal history of abortion in the United States.
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Chapter 7: Drug Misuse and Addiction
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Q1) When Tim experiments with different drugs and dosages,he experiences very different effects.List and describe the five drug factors that cause these different effects.
Q2) Under the influence of CNS stimulants,heart rate and blood pressure are decreased.
A)True
B)False
Q3) People are introduced to CNS depressants either through medical prescription or through drug-using peer groups.
A)True
B)False
Q4) The most widely used illegal drug in the United States is A)heroin.
B)cocaine.
C)marijuana. D)crack.
Q5) One of the major dangers of inhalant use is suffocation. A)True B)False
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Chapter 8: Alcohol and Tobacco
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Q1) Members of which of the following ethnic groups are MOST likely to become addicted to alcohol?
A)Native Americans
B)Whites
C)African Americans
D)Hispanics or Latinos
Q2) Smoking is linked to reduced fertility in men and women.
A)True
B)False
Q3) 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.
Q4) Through what part of the body is most alcohol absorbed into the bloodstream?
A)large intestine
B)small intestine
C)stomach
D)liver
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Chapter 9: Nutrition Basics
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Q1) Osteoporosis is associated with low intake of A)calcium.
B)phosphorus.
C)zinC.
D)iron.
Q2) List the food groups in the USDA's MyPlate.For each group,provide the suggested range of daily servings.
Q3) Which of the following statements about vegetable oils that have been hydrogenated is TRUE?
A)They tend to be higher in saturated fat.
B)They tend not to contain trans fats.
C)They tend to be liquid at room temperature.
D)All of these statements are true.
Q4) Fiber consumption can lower cholesterol levels.
A)True
B)False
Q5) The refinement of whole grains transforms brown rice into white rice.
A)True
B)False
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Chapter 10: Exercise for Health and Fitness
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Q1) Which of the following statements about exercise and disease prevention is TRUE?
A)Regular exercise reduces the risk of stroke.
B)Weight-bearing exercises protects women against osteoporosis.
C)Exercise prevents the development of type 2 diabetes.
D)All of these statements are true.
Q2) Endurance exercise significantly increases
A)body fat.
B)daily calorie expenditure.
C)cancer risk.
D)all of these.
Q3) Ahmed runs distance events for his dorm's intramural track team.While training this week,he stepped on a rock during a run and twisted his ankle.What is the suggested treatment for managing this type of soft-tissue injury?
Q4) Describe the guidelines for lifestyle physical activity suggested in expert sources such as Surgeon General's report and the report Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans.Then list five strategies you could use to try to increase your level of daily lifestyle physical activity.
Q5) Imagine that you are shopping for a pair of fitness shoes.List at least five consumer strategies for obtaining a suitable pair.
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Chapter 11: Weight Management
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Q1) 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.
Q2) Most low-calorie diets cause a rapid loss of body water at first.
A)True
B)False
Q3) Books and programs advocating low-carbohydrate,low-fat,or high-protein diets have flooded the market.Give one con for each of these three dietary patterns.In addition,list three general weight-loss strategies advocated by many experts.
Q4) The guiding principle for the development of healthy eating habits for weight management is "everything in moderation."
A)True
B)False
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Chapter 12: Cardiovascular Disease and Cancer
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Q1) A blood pressure reading of 130/86 would be classified as A)normal.
B)prehypertension.
C)stage 1 hypertension.
D)stage 2 hypertension.
Q2) What do obesity and alcohol use have in common that increases breast cancer risk?
A)They increase glucose levels in the blood.
B)They increase estrogen levels in the blood.
C)They raise LDL cholesterol.
D)They slow the rate of cell growth.
Q3) Prostate cancer is
A)the second leading cause of cancer death in men.
B)the most common cancer in males.
C)influenced by diet and lifestyle.
D)All of these choices are correct.
Q4) People over 20 should have their cholesterol checked annually.
A)True
B)False
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Chapter 13: Immunity and Infection
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Q1) Lynette has begun feeling feverish and has a sore throat.Which phase of the immune response is she experiencing?
A)incubation
B)prodromal
C)systemic
D)recovery
Q2) Judging from the protective steps she has taken,for which STI is Molly most at risk?
A)PID
B)HIV infection
C)HPV infection
D)gonorrhea
Q3) Autoimmune diseases occur when
A)bacteria severely damage the immune system.
B)cancer creates an imbalance in the immune system.
C)the body erroneously recognizes its own cells as foreign.
D)a virus such as HIV destroys the immune system.
Q4) HIV transmission cannot occur before ejaculation.
A)True
B)False
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Chapter 14: Environmental Health
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Q1) Smog is more likely to occur during warm and sunny weather.
A)True
B)False
Q2) The disease that is most likely to increase in incidence because of the thinning of the ozone layer is
A)lung cancer.
B)lymphoma.
C)skin cancer.
D)leukemia.
Q3) Choose and define either global warming or thinning of the atmospheric ozone layer.Describe the underlying causes of the problem,potential health effects,and key prevention strategies.Include at least three practical steps for prevention that individuals can take.
Q4) The form of radiation that poses the most serious risk to human health is ______ radiation.
A)microwave
B)infrared
C)gamma
D)X ray
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Chapter 15: Conventional and Complimentary Medicine
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Q1) Generic drugs are drugs that
A)require a prescription from your physician.
B)have the same active ingredients as a brand name product and generally cost more money.
C)are effective but do not have the approval of the FDA.
D)have the same active ingredients as a brand name product but generally cost less money.
Q2) Which of the following is NOT an example of taking a drug incorrectly?
A)stopping before the course of treatment is done
B)skipping a dose
C)replacing a brand name with generic
D)taking extra if symptoms do not improve
Q3) If Cara consults a physician,based on her insurance plan,she should contact
A)a specialist (gynecologist)in her neighborhood.
B)a physician recommended by her coworker who had similar symptoms.
C)the primary care physician assigned by her health maintenance organization.
D)an emergency room physician.
Q4) Conventional medicine is also known as Western medicine.
A)True
B)False
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Chapter 16: Personal Safety
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Q1) Which of the following factors fall into the category of a driver distraction that contributes to accidents?
A)influence of alcohol
B)fatigue
C)cell phones
D)speeding
Q2) The mission of the Department of Homeland Security is to help prevent,protect against,and respond to acts of terrorism on U.S.soil.
A)True
B)False
Q3) List and define three forms of family and intimate-partner violence.Choose one and briefly describe contributing factors and at least one possible prevention or intervention strategy.
Q4) Helmets should be worn during which of the following activities?
A)snowboarding
B)mountain biking
C)riding a lightweight scooter
D)all of these
Q5) List at least eight strategies for reducing the risk of motor vehicle injuries.
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Chapter 17: The Challenge of Aging
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Q1) Nearly 100 percent of all people over 65 have some form of arthritis.
A)True
B)False
Q2) Probably the most helpful way a bereaved person can cope with the intense feelings of grief is to
A)become isolated.
B)use denial to filter the shock of the death.
C)express their feelings.
D)get involved in activities that distract them.
Q3) When supportive medical technologies are in use,the concept of ________ is used to determine if someone is alive or dead.
A)brain death
B)clinical death
C)cessation of the flow of bodily fluids
D)cellular death
Q4) Children usually gain an accurate understanding of the finality of death between the ages of 6 and 9.
A)True
B)False
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