Health Promotion
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Health Promotion explores the principles, strategies, and practices used to improve the health and well-being of individuals and communities. The course examines the determinants of health, health behavior theories, and evidence-based interventions, emphasizing collaborative approaches to preventing disease, reducing health disparities, and fostering healthy environments. Students will learn to design, implement, and evaluate health promotion programs that address diverse populations and apply ethical, cultural, and policy considerations to real-world health challenges.
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Health The Basics The Mastering Health Edition 12th Edition by Rebecca J. Donatelle
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Chapter 1: Accessing Your Health
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Q1) Spiritual health can best be described as
A)holding to religious beliefs learned in childhood.
B)not as important as other factors to overall wellness.
C)having a sense of meaning and purpose in one's life.
D)establishing and maintaining fulfilling relationships.
Answer: C
Q2) Manuela joined a group exercise class.Her instructor,who was formerly inactive and overweight,participates with the class and also shares personal fitness strategies.In class,Manuela tries to emulate her instructor's moves,and she has also become more physically active as part of her daily routine.Which technique is Manuela using to reach her goal of becoming more fit?
A)shaping
B)modeling
C)visualization
D)reinforcement
Answer: B
Q3) Healthy life expectancy is another term for life span.
A)True
B)False
Answer: False
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Chapter 2: Focus On: Improving Your Financial Health
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Q1) Why should people be cautious in their use of credit cards?
Answer: The danger of credit cards is that they make it too easy to spend money.If spending gets out of control,extra fees and compounding interest can make a person's debt grow very fast.
Q2) Student aid includes all of the following EXCEPT A)loans.
B)grants.
C)credit.
D)work study.
Answer: C
Q3) The starting point in shopping for a credit card is to find out the A)annual percentage rate.
B)source of the card.
C)grace period.
D)credit limit.
Answer: A
Q4) Updating computer software can help guard against identity theft. A)True
B)False
Answer: True
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Chapter 3: Promoting and Preserving Your Psychological Health
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Q1) A type of mental illness that involves inflexible patterns of thought that,in many cases,lead to inappropriate behavior is a(n)
A)bipolar disorder.
B)obsessive-compulsive disorder.
C)personality disorder.
D)anxiety disorder.
Answer: C
Q2) Psychologically healthy people take time to enjoy and appreciate their surroundings. A)True
B)False
Answer: True
Q3) A psychologically healthy person is A)cynical.
B)introverted.
C)athletic.
D)resilient.
Answer: D
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Chapter 4: Focus On: Cultivating Your Spiritual Health
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Q1) Jordan is concerned that his interest in material goods is selfish and does nothing to help others.Which of the following would BEST take Jordan's focus off materialism and encourage altruism?
A)enjoying a quiet hour communing with nature
B)going out with friends
C)volunteering to serve meals at a homeless shelter
D)participating in a yoga class
Q2) Ricardo finds that when he tries to relax and enjoy nature by taking a quiet walk,a constant stream of thoughts and worries distracts him.To help him focus on the beauty of his surroundings,Ricardo could use which ancient spiritual practice?
A)mindfulness
B)meditation
C)contemplation
D)prayer
Q3) Studies have shown a connection between spirituality and both physical and psychological health.
A)True
B)False
Q4) How does spiritual health contribute to physical health?
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Chapter 5: Managing Stress and Coping With Lifes Challenges
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Q1) The physiological arousal response that allows us to face or escape from real or perceived threats is the
A)fight-or-flight response.
B)adaptive response.
C)resistance response.
D)cardiac response.
Q2) Your roommate just ate the last of your trail mix without asking.Which type of stressor is this?
A)pressure
B)change
C)conflict
D)hassle
Q3) Which of the following hormones might contribute to the "Freshman 15"-the tendency to gain about 15 pounds during the first year of college?
A)testosterone
B)estrogen
C)cortisol
D)epinephrine
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Chapter 6: A : Focus On: Improving Your Sleep
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Q1) The energizing period of sleep during which dreams occur is
A)non-REM sleep.
B)REM sleep.
C)alternating-wave sleep.
D)rapid-wave sleep.
Q2) All of the following negatively affect the quality of sleep EXCEPT
A)getting lots of exercise during the day.
B)drinking alcohol at night.
C)drinking caffeine at night.
D)needing to get out of bed to go to the bathroom.
Q3) Sleepwalking sometimes occurs during
A)NREM stage 4.
B)NREM stage 3.
C)NREM stage 2.
D)NREM stage 1.
Q4) REM sleep is named for which physiological activity that occurs while dreaming?
A)raised and elevated melatonin
B)rapidly energized metabolism
C)rapid eye movements
D)restless energized movements
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Chapter 7: Preventing Violence and Injury
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Q1) Substance abuse decreases the risk of both homicide and suicide.
A)True
B)False
Q2) Differences in political beliefs do not appear to be a factor that contributes to violence.
A)True
B)False
Q3) A factor commonly associated with intimate partner violence is
A)economic stability.
B)low self-esteem.
C)tobacco use.
D)moving to an unfamiliar area.
Q4) Hate crimes sometimes occur because the perpetrator is retaliating for a perceived insult,unfairness,or slight.
A)True
B)False
Q5) Women from higher socioeconomic groups are at greater risk of marital rape.
A)True
B)False
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Chapter 8: Connecting and Communicating in the Modern World
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Q1) Greg and Kate always support each other's interests,hoping to ensure that the other will succeed.This BEST demonstrates that they are
A)practicing serial monogamy.
B)intimately exclusive.
C)fascinated by each other.
D)advocates for each other.
Q2) Identify the three elements that,according to Sternberg's triangular theory of love,are characteristic of loving relationships,and their association with consummate love.
Q3) Which of the following is TRUE about communication patterns between men and women?
A)Women tend to be more expressive.
B)Men often believe that it is acceptable to show emotion.
C)Men are more likely to share their innermost thoughts.
D)Women tend to be more task-oriented.
Q4) College students today are having sex more frequently and with a greater number of partners than students did 30 years ago.
A)True
B)False
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Chapter 9: Focus On: Understanding Your Sexuality
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Q1) Testosterone is the hormone responsible for the development of male secondary sex characteristics.
A)True B)False
Q2) An egg released from a woman's ovary travels to the uterus through a fallopian tube.
A)True B)False
Q3) Abstention from any type of sexual activity with others is known as A)celibacy.
B)monogamy.
C)sexual freedom.
D)autoerotic.
Q4) The sac that contains the testes is the A)prostate gland.
B)vas deferens.
C)scrotum.
D)epididymis.
Q5) Differentiate between sexual identity and gender identity.Provide information from the chapter to support your answer.
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Chapter 10: Considering Your Reproductive Choices
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Q1) Which of the following lubricants is safe to use with a condom?
A)baby oil
B)hand lotion
C)petroleum jelly
D)contraceptive foam
Q2) Identify the three conditions necessary for conception,and at least three methods of contraception,identifying the necessary condition that each of these methods disrupts.
Q3) Drugs,chemicals,and radiation that can cause birth defects are known as A)progestins.
B)carcinogens.
C)toxoplasmosis.
D)teratogens.
Q4) Overseas adoptions can make it easier for Americans to adopt an infant rather than an older child.
A)True
B)False
Q5) Most research into birth control methods is focused on men.
A)True
B)False
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Chapter 11: Recognizing and Avoiding Addiction and Drug Abuse
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Q1) All of the following are true about suppositories EXCEPT that A)they are designed to melt at body temperature.
B)they are inserted into the vagina or anus.
C)they enable a drug to be released into the bloodstream.
D)they have a short life span and become inactive within an hour.
Q2) Which of the following is TRUE about gambling addictions?
A)Gambling problems do not tend to become worse over time.
B)Gambling problems are greater among individuals with high socioeconomic status.
C)Most compulsive gamblers seek a high from the excitement even more than from money.
D)People with a compulsive gambling disorder and people who abuse drugs have entirely different cravings and highs.
Q3) The excessive use of a drug is A)abuse.
B)dependence.
C)tolerance.
D)misuse.
Q4) Distinguish between drug misuse and abuse.Provide information from the chapter to support your answer.
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Chapter 12: Drinking Alcohol Responsibly and Ending
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Q1) Colleges have implemented programs to reduce alcohol use that include a nonjudgmental approach to working with students known as
A)motivational interviewing.
B)12-step programs.
C)detoxification centers.
D)psychological counseling.
Q2) Smokeless tobacco users
A)generally take longer to develop cancer after first use than smokers.
B)are 10 times more likely to develop oral cancers than nonusers.
C)are 50 times more likely to develop oral cancers than nonusers.
D)have an easier time quitting than cigarette smokers.
Q3) Which of the following is TRUE with respect to global health and alcohol use?
A)Almost 4 percent of all deaths worldwide are attributed to alcohol.
B)The highest consumption levels can be found in the developing world.
C)Alcohol is a factor in 30 types of diseases and injuries.
D)The lowest consumption levels are found in the Northern Hemisphere.
Q4) Give two examples of how the tobacco industry Master's Settlement Agreement funds are to be used.Do you think this use is appropriate? What other productive ways could these funds be spent?
Q5) List and describe three possible long-term effects of alcohol intake.
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Chapter 13: Nutrition: Eating for a Healthier You
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Q1) How can you eat well and save money when living as a student on a tight budget?
A)Buy large amounts of produce at one time.
B)Buy prewashed and precut vegetables to save time.
C)Buy and eat fruit and vegetables when they are in season.
D)Buy frozen food in small amounts because it's more expensive.
Q2) Dietary supplements are not regulated like other food and drug products.
A)True
B)False
Q3) A locavore is someone who makes a point of eating out in his or her own neighborhood.
A)True
B)False
Q4) The body converts all forms of simple sugars into which of the following substances to provide energy to cells?
A)maltose
B)glucose
C)starch
D)glycogen
Q5) Identify two vitamins that may be low in a vegan diet,and explain why.
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Chapter 14: Reaching and Maintaining a Healthy Weight
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Q1) The body naturally experiences an increased metabolic rate
A)when we adopt a reduced-calorie diet.
B)as we age.
C)during pregnancy.
D)during sleep.
Q2) Which type of weight loss surgery involves a procedure that restricts stomach size to limit food intake?
A)adipose tissue removal
B)liposuction
C)gastric banding
D)gastric bypass
Q3) Foods consumed to meet emotional needs or reduce emotional insecurities are called
A)comfort foods.
B)social foods.
C)junk foods.
D)convenience foods.
Q4) An obese person burns fewer calories walking the same distance as a thin person.
A)True
B)False
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Chapter 15: Focus On: Enhancing Your Body Image
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Q1) An individual's body image is largely determined by genetics.
A)True
B)False
Q2) Tina suffers from anorexia nervosa.She is depressed,lacks self-confidence,and has strained relationships with family members and friends.Though she is extremely thin,she continues to lose weight at a rapid rate.The most important first step in treating Tina's condition would be to
A)stabilize her weight.
B)involve family and friends.
C)provide counseling to deal with Tina's self-esteem issues.
D)determine her body mass index.
Q3) Most Americans suffer from a true body image disorder.
A)True
B)False
Q4) The physical flaw that most individuals associate with negative body image is A)body weight.
B)height.
C)hair color.
D)facial blemishes.
Q5) Explain how the media influences body image.
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Chapter 16: Improving Your Personal Fitness
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Q1) Longevity is positively correlated with the intensity of regular exercise.
A)True
B)False
Q2) How does regular exercise physiologically lower the risk of cardiovascular disease?
Q3) Except for physical education classes in elementary and high school,Jayleen has been sedentary all her life.Motivated by her mother's recent diagnosis of high blood pressure,Jayleen,now a junior in college,wants to improve her physical fitness.Her first step should be to
A)consult a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist.
B)hire a personal trainer.
C)get her primary healthcare provider's clearance for exercise.
D)sign up for an aerobics class.
Q4) A sprained ankle should be iced
A)every two hours for the first 24 hours.
B)three times a day for the first 24 to 72 hours.
C)for 20 minutes every hour for the first 24 to 72 hours.
D)every hour for the first 24 hours.
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Chapter 17: Reducing Your Risk of Cardiovascular Disease and Cancer
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Q1) Sexually transmitted diseases have the greatest impact on increasing the incidence of which type of cancer?
A)cervical
B)ovarian
C)testicular
D)prostate
Q2) All of the following are warning signs of melanoma EXCEPT
A)asymmetrical shape.
B)edges that are uneven or scalloped.
C)a uniform brown color.
D)a diameter larger than a pea.
Q3) A new growth of tissue that serves no physiological purpose is a A)benign cyst.
B)neoplasm.
C)malignant tumor.
D)scar tissue.
Q4) Nearly a third of deaths in the United States have cardiovascular disease as an underlying cause.
A)True
B)False
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Chapter 18: Focus On: Minimizing Your Risk for Diabetes
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Q1) Medications for treating diabetes tend to become less effective over time.
A)True
B)False
Q2) A state of elevated blood glucose is A)hyperglycemia.
B)hypoglycemia.
C)insulin resistance.
D)glycemic load.
Q3) In a healthy person,an increase in blood glucose following a carbohydrate-containing meal or snack will result in increased secretion of insulin.
A)True
B)False
Q4) Which of the following occurs as a result of gestational diabetes?
A)The mother has significantly reduced risk of progressing to type 2 diabetes after giving birth.
B)The growth of the fetus is limited.
C)Changing hormone levels reduce metabolic stress.
D)There is a higher risk of birth-related complications.
Q5) Identify the main risks of gestational diabetes to the mother and to the fetus.
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Chapter 19: Protecting Against Infectious Diseases and Sexually
Transmitted
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Q1) All of the following must happen for a disease to occur EXCEPT
A)the host must be susceptible.
B)an agent must transmit a disease.
C)the environment must promote it.
D)the host must never have had the disease before.
Q2) Which of the following is a small form of toxin-producing bacteria carried by ticks that causes Rocky Mountain spotted fever?
A)ehrlichiosis
B)rickettsia
C)Lyme disease
D)tuberculosis
Q3) Which type of infection can be contracted by sharing needles?
A)hepatitis B
B)hepatitis A
C)HPV
D)hemophilia
Q4) You can only get pubic lice through sexual contact.
A)True
B)False
Q5) State two reasons that early detection of HIV infection is critical.
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Chapter 20: Focus On: Reducing Risks for Chronic Diseases and Conditions
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Q1) Which of the following conditions involves inflammation and eventual scarring of the lining of the bronchial tubes?
A)pneumonia
B)asthma
C)emphysema
D)bronchitis
Q2) Ulcerative colitis may cause loose or bloody stools.
A)True
B)False
Q3) You can reduce the risk of lower back pain by
A)exercising regularly.
B)sleeping on your stomach.
C)wearing high-heeled shoes.
D)bending from the waist when lifting heavy objects.
Q4) Which of the following is TRUE concerning asthma?
A)It is not influenced by genetics or family history.
B)It is the most common chronic illness in adults over age 35.
C)It has increased in prevalence over the last 20 years.
D)It is essentially hay fever affecting the lungs.
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Q5) Explain what happens in the body during an asthma attack.
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Chapter 21: Preparing for Aging, Death, and Dying
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Q1) Menopause may make sexual activity less pleasurable for women.
A)True
B)False
Q2) About what percentage of Americans between the ages of 50 and 90 are sexually active?
A)35 percent
B)50 percent
C)65 percent
D)80 percent
Q3) According to Worden's model,the grief work process includes four developmental tasks that a person must complete to cope with the situation and move on with his or her life.
A)True
B)False
Q4) A joint condition that is characterized by the breakdown of cartilage is A)osteonecrosis.
B)rheumatoid arthritis.
C)osteoporosis.
D)osteoarthritis.
Q5) Explain how the growing population of elderly will affect society in the future.
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Chapter 22: Promoting Environmental Health
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Q1) Which of the six major outdoor air pollutants is a metallic element that is also a significant concern indoors?
A)dioxin
B)formaldehyde
C)lead
D)sulfur
Q2) In which of the following regions is smog most likely to be a concern?
A)at the top of Mount Rainier
B)along the Florida coastline
C)in the San Fernando Valley
D)over an industrial farm in Nebraska
Q3) Gases that accumulate in the atmosphere and contribute to global warming by trapping heat near Earth's surface are
A)ionizing gases.
B)greenhouse gases.
C)stratospheric gases.
D)hydrocarbons.
Q4) Explain the concept of an ecological footprint and identify the source contributing most greatly to humanity's ecological footprint.
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Chapter 23: Making Smart Health Care Choices
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Q1) You should consult a physician
A)to check blood pressure and temperature.
B)to learn new relaxation techniques.
C)to treat a reaction to an insect bite.
D)if you vomit after dining out.
Q2) Conventional Western medical practice is known as
A)naturopathic medicine.
B)allopathic medicine.
C)holistic medicine.
D)homeopathic medicine.
Q3) The health insurance program jointly funded by the states and the federal government that provides coverage for low-income individuals and families is A)Medicare.
B)Medicaid.
C)Social Security.
D)COBRA.
Q4) Discuss four common forms of self-care.
Q5) Distinguish between nurse practitioners (NPs),registered nurses (RNs),and licensed practical/vocational nurses (LPNs/LVNs),comparing training and responsibilities.
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Chapter 24: Focus On: Understanding Complementary and Integrative Health
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Q1) All of the following are true about dietary supplements EXCEPT that A)they are taken to enhance mood,prevent disease,and improve health.
B)they come in the form of pills,capsules,powder,or liquids.
C)they may contain vitamins,minerals,and/or amino acids.
D)they are tightly regulated and safe to consume.
Q2) Which term identifies a type of medical practice that combines conventional medicine with complementary health approaches?
A)combination
B)naturopathic
C)integrative
D)blended
Q3) Naturopathic practitioners have completed a 4-year graduate degree as well as a 4-year bachelor's degree.
A)True
B)False
Q4) Explain what is meant by the statement that,with homeopathic remedies,like cures like,and contrast the approach with that of conventional pharmaceuticals.
Q5) Compare and contrast complementary and alternative health approaches.
Q6) Discuss functional foods and their benefits,and give some examples.
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