Health Promotion Study Guide Questions
Course Introduction
Health Promotion is a multidisciplinary course that explores the strategies and principles used to enhance individual and community health and well-being. Students will examine the theories and models of health behavior change, the social determinants of health, and the role of policy and advocacy in improving health outcomes. Through case studies and practical applications, the course covers topics such as needs assessment, program planning, implementation, and evaluation. By the end of the course, students will develop the skills needed to design, implement, and assess effective health promotion interventions in diverse populations and settings.
Recommended Textbook 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) The average life span in the twentieth century
A)did not change significantly.
B)increased slightly.
C)nearly doubled.
D)nearly tripleD.
Answer: C
Q2) Communication skills,intimacy,and satisfying relationships are components of
A)intellectual wellness.
B)emotional wellness.
C)spiritual wellness.
D)interpersonal wellness.
Answer: D
Q3) Self-control is one characteristic of a person who possesses good emotional health. A)True
B)False
Answer: True
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Chapter 2: Psychological Health
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Q1) Stability,as it relates to self-esteem,is best described as
A)a complete absence of mixed messages about oneself from others.
B)an integration of the self.
C)an unwavering positive self-image.
D)a necessary component for the establishment of a sense of love and belonging.
Answer: B
Q2) Self-harm is usually a simple act to get attention and is not serious.
A)True
B)False
Answer: False
Q3) Loneliness is a passive feeling state.
A)True
B)False
Answer: True
Q4) A technique that may aid in fighting demoralization is
A)giving up.
B)keeping a journal of self-talk.
C)recognizing failure.
D)use of defense mechanisms.
Answer: B
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Chapter 3: Stress: the Constant Challenge
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Q1) Exercise stimulates which of the following?
A)analgesia (pain relief).
B)birth of new birth cells.
C)relaxation.
D)all of the above.
Answer: D
Q2) The fight-or-flight reaction occurs during the exhaustion stage of the general adaptation syndrome.
A)True
B)False
Answer: False
Q3) All of the following are TRUE regarding the fight-or-flight response,EXCEPT
A)it is a relatively new human adaptation.
B)it enables our bodies to prepare quickly to escape from an injury.
C)it prepares our bodies to engage in a physical battle.
D)it enables our bodies to prepare quickly escape from an injury and prepares our bodies to engage in a physical battle.
Answer: A
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Chapter 4: Weight Management
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Q1) To eat well during special occasions all of the following are recommended strategies,EXCEPT:
A)choose restaurants where you can make healthy choices.
B)if you cook a large meal for friends,send leftovers home with friends.
C)when eating at a friend's house,do not simply eat everything to be polite.
D)only splurge during the winter holidays.
Q2) The study of how nutrients and genes interact and how genetic variations can cause people to respond differently to nutrients in food is:
A)epigenetics.
B)nutrigenetics.
C)genetics
D)alimentation genetics.
Q3) The skinfold measurement technique for determining body fat composition involves measuring fat found under the skin.
A)True
B)False
Q4) Canadians currently consume about 200-400 more calories per day than they did 20 years ago,and they engage in less physical activity.Describe five factors that may help explain this shift.
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Chapter 5: Nutrition Basics
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Q1) The major source of fuel for the body during rest and light activity is A)proteins.
B)carbohydrates.
C)fats.
D)vitamins.
Q2) The recommended daily amount of fibre for men is ____________ grams.
A)18
B)28
C)38
D)more than 50
Q3) When John doesn't eat enough carbohydrates to satisfy his body's need,where will his body get the needed carbohydrates?
A)fats
B)proteins
C)vitamins
D)minerals
Q4) Alcohol has no nutritional role but does provide energy.
A)True
B)False
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Chapter 6: Exercise for Health and Fitness
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Q1) People with diabetes are prone to which of the following:
A)heart disease.
B)blindness.
C)nervous system problems.
D)all of the above.
Q2) Flexibility depends on which of the following factors?
A)joint structure
B)length and elasticity of joint tissue
C)nervous system activity
D)all of the above
Q3) The best way to lose fat is through a lifestyle that includes a sensible diet and exercise.
A)True
B)False
Q4) According to Active Healthy Kids Canada,what percentage of children in Canada meet physical activity guidelines?
A)5 percent
B)12 percent
C)20 percent
D)37 percent
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Chapter 7: Cardiovascular Health
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Q1) Damage to the heart muscle because of lack of blood supply is called A)myocardial infarction.
B)angina pectoris.
C)ischemia.
D)cardiac arrest.
Q2) C-reactive protein is associated with inflammation and increased CVD risk.
A)True
B)False
Q3) The most common cause of sudden death among athletes younger than 35 is A)myocardial infarction.
B)hypertrophic cardiomyopathy.
C)stroke.
D)aneurysm.
Q4) Which of the following is associated with metabolic syndrome?
A)high HDL
B)insulin resistance
C)low blood pressure
D)low triglycerides
Q5) Choose one of the CVD risk factors under study that is described in your text,and briefly explain the mechanism by which it increases CVD risk.
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Chapter 8: Cancer
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Q1) The Canadian Cancer Society recommends routine use of mammography to detect breast cancer for women over age
A)20.
B)30.
C)40.
D)50.
Q2) Early cancer,present only in the layer of cells where it originated,is classified as what stage?
A)0
B)I
C)II
D)III
Q3) Screening for the changes in cervical cells that precede cancer is done chiefly by means of the _____________ test.
A)pap
B)cancer
C)cervi
D)morphological
Q4) List the seven major warning signs of cancer.
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Chapter 9: Immunity and Infection
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Q1) Which of the following may break the chain of infection?
A)condoms
B)masks
C)insect repellent
D)all of the above
Q2) Which of the following is considered a portal of entry for a pathogen?
A)through the skin or by direct contact
B)inhaled through the mouth or nose
C)ingestion through contaminated food or water
D)all of the above
Q3) All bacteria are harmful to the body.
A)True
B)False
Q4) A disease in which an individual's immune system attacks his or her own body's cells is called a(n)
A)autoimmune disease.
B)acquired immune response.
C)antibody deficiency disease.
D)natural immune disorder.
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Chapter 10: Healthy Relationships and Communication
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Q1) Violence in dating relationships can be precipitated by jealousy.
A)True
B)False
Q2) The number of Canadian women with children who are single and have never been married is:
A)increasing.
B)decreasing.
C)remaining the same.
D)unknown.
Q3) By age 30,what percentage of men and women have lived together without being married (cohabitated)?
A)20 percent
B)35 percent
C)50 percent
D)60 percent
Q4) When you want to have a serious discussion with your partner, A)sooner is usually better.
B)state your concern in a general way,not too detailed.
C)focus on the whole person,not just one behaviour.
D)avoid blaming.
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Chapter 11: Healthy Sexuality
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Q1) Which of the following chromosomal configurations denotes male?
A)YY
B)XY
C)XX
D)None of these choices is correct.
Q2) If Melissa is typical of most women who have recently experienced an abortion,she will
A)feel total relief because she is no longer pregnant.
B)experience a mixture of feelings following the abortion procedure.
C)be depressed for approximately six months.
D)probably never recover emotionally from the experience.
Q3) The term impotence is another name for
A)erectile dysfunction.
B)premature ejaculation.
C)retarded ejaculation.
D)orgasmic dysfunction.
Q4) Describe some of the benefits and potential problems with the availability of sexually oriented Web sites and chat rooms.
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) A woman who has a history of STDs will eventually develop endometriosis.
A)True
B)False
Q2) Alcohol use during pregnancy is acceptable as long as a woman does not drink more than two drinks per day.
A)True
B)False
Q3) Fraternal twins
A)share the same genetic code.
B)are no more alike than other siblings.
C)result from one ovum fertilized by a single sperm.
D)are always of the same sex.
Q4) Barbara has just given birth to quadruplets-two boys and two girls.At least how many eggs had to be fertilized?
A)one
B)two
C)three
D)four
Q5) Explain the benefits of breastfeeding a newborn and how it reduces the likely of illnesses.
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Chapter 13: Sexually Transmitted Infections Stis
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Q1) The incubation period for gonorrhea is:
A)1 to 2 days.
B)2 to 4 days.
C)2 to 7 days.
D)7 to 10 days.
Q2) Which of the following may be a symptom of chlamydia in women?
A)vaginal discharge
B)burning with urination
C)pain or bleeding with intercourse
D)all of the above
Q3) Which of the following is NOT a symptom of chlamydia?
A)generalized rash
B)painful urination for males and females
C)discharge from the penis or vagina
D)lower abdominal pain in females
Q4) The riskiest sexual activity for contracting HIV is
A)receiving fellatio.
B)being the receptive partner during unprotected vaginal intercourse.
C)being the receptive partner during unprotected anal intercourse.
D)receiving cunnilingus.
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Chapter 14: Drug Use and Addiction
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Q1) Cocaine is introduced into the body fastest by A)injection.
B)ingestion.
C)smoking.
D)snorting.
Q2) When Mike found that he had to use more of the marijuana to get the same relaxing state,he was experiencing A)escalation.
B)tolerance.
C)loss of control.
D)reinforcement.
Q3) The contemporary term for what was formerly called addiction is now referred to as A)intoxication.
B)dependence.
C)abuse.
D)misuse.
Q4) Alcohol and nicotine are two of the least widely used psychoactive drugs.
A)True
B)False
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Chapter 15: Alcohol Use and Alcoholism
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Q1) Fermentation and distillation are the same process used to make different types of alcoholic beverages.
A)True
B)False
Q2) Symptoms of a hangover include all of the following,EXCEPT: A)shakiness.
B)nausea.
C)increased alertness.
D)fatigue.
Q3) At what blood alcohol concentration are you likely to experience unsteadiness in walking and standing?
A)<0.05 percent
B)0.05-0.10 percent
C)0.10-0.15 percent
D)0.20-0.30 percent
Q4) Joan's drinking has put her in immediate danger of A)having a nasty hangover in the morning.
B)alcohol poisoning.
C)becoming confused when she wakes up in a strange place.
D)being injured the next day if she goes swimming.
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Chapter 16: Toward a Tobacco-Free Self and Society
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Q1) 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.
Q2) All of the following are good strategies to support tobacco prevention and stop smoking efforts,EXCEPT:
A)when a smoker violates a no-smoking designation,complain.
B)if you see children buying tobacco,report to police or facility manager.
C)vote for candidates who support anti-tobacco measures.
D)find ways other than advertising to represent tobacco in a positive light.
Q3) Nonsmokers can be affected by ETS for several hours once they leave a smoke-filled room.
A)True
B)False
Q4) Nicotine causes all of the following,EXCEPT:
A)depresses hunger contractions.
B)excites or tranquilizes the nervous system.
C)enhances the taste buds.
D)elevates blood pressure.
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Chapter 17: Aging: a Vital Process
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Q1) Lily's father died several years ago and her mother,who had been living independently,seems to have started having more difficulty with tasks of daily living.Lily wonders if her mother may be developing dementia.What signs and symptoms are associated with dementia? What might Lily do or suggest to help her mother? Are any treatments available? What changes can be made to her mother's living situation?
Q2) The median income for Canadians ages 65 and older is:
A)15,600
B)20,800
C)26,200
D)35,000
Q3) All of the following are TRUE about older adults,EXCEPT they
A)tend to have lower blood pressure.
B)are more susceptible to foodborne illness. C)have less ability to metabolize alcohol.
D)should be regularly tested for glaucoma.
Q4) Repeatedly telling stories of the past is a classic sign of dementia.
A)True
B)False
Q5) What influences have shaped your views about aging?
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Chapter 18: Dying and Death
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Q1) Clinical death in humans is characterized by the absence of A)heartbeat.
B)respiration.
C)circulation.
D)all of these choices.
Q2) What day does D'a de los Muertos take place?
A)February 28
B)June 30
C)October 31
D)December 31
Q3) Which dimension of coping is defined as satisfying bodily needs and minimizing physical distress?
A)physical
B)psychological
C)social
D)spiritual
Q4) Describe the concept of brain death and how it is used.In addition,identify four components or observable facts concerning death that are part of a mature understanding of death.
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Chapter 19: Conventional and Complementary Medicine
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Q1) Which one of the following is considered a mind-body intervention?
A)yoga
B)visualization
C)t'ai chi ch'uan
D)All of these choices are considered mind-body interventions.
Q2) Which one of the following statements is FALSE regarding managing medical problems?
A)Most symptoms require treatment with OTC drugs or professional assistance.
B)An individual with a chronic condition such as diabetes should consult a physician before using an OTC drug.
C)Professional medical advice is recommended for a symptom that is severe,unusual,persistent,or recurrent.
D)Self-evaluation of symptoms and self-treatment with OTC drugs is a major part of the Canadian health care system.
Q3) The goal of TCM is not only to treat illnesses but to:
A)increase energy.
B)prevent disease.
C)support the immune system.
D)all of the above.
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Chapter 20: Personal Safety
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Q1) Parents who abuse their children tend to
A)abuse each child equally.
B)believe in physical forms of punishment.
C)have high self-esteem.
D)have strong marriages.
Q2) Children can safely sit in the front seat when they are over 4 years of age and have outgrown child safety seats.
A)True
B)False
Q3) The Heimlich manoeuvre helps
A)maintain heartbeat.
B)control shock.
C)reduce the impact of trauma.
D)clear an airway.
Q4) Approximately how many Canadians report driving when they felt they were over the legal alcohol limit?
A)500,000
B)1 million
C)1.8 million
D)2.5 million
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Chapter 21: Environmental Health
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Q1) What percentage of Canada's drinking water came from surface level sources?
A)40
B)60
C)80
D)90
Q2) Ozone loss increases the risk of A)melanomA.
B)vision impairments.
C)hearing loss.
D)birth defects.
Q3) Solid waste rapidly decomposes once buried in a sanitary landfill.
A)True
B)False
Q4) The term smog was first used in the early 1900s to describe the combination of smoke and fog.
A)True
B)False
Q5) List and describe five ways a person can prevent chemical pollution.Give an example that supports each of these recommendations.
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