Introduction to Health Test Bank
Course Introduction
Introduction to Health provides students with a foundational understanding of the core concepts and determinants that influence individual and community health. The course offers an overview of topics such as physical, mental, and social well-being, disease prevention, health promotion, and the impact of lifestyle choices on long-term health outcomes. Key public health issues, health behaviors, and the roles of nutrition, exercise, and healthcare resources are explored. Through engaging discussions and evidence-based content, students will develop the knowledge and skills necessary to make informed health decisions and to contribute to healthier communities.
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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) Carla realized and corrected her mistake.What can Carla do to ensure that she will continue to have enough time to have fun with her friends without compromising any area of wellness?
A)Establish set times and days to be with her friends.
B)Eliminate some of her participation in campus activities.
C)Be flexible with her time and acknowledge that obstacles may occasionally disrupt her plans.
D)Tell her friends that they have to participate in some of her campus activities so they can have more time together.
Answer: C
Q2) People with disabilities are more likely to A)be overweight.
B)exercise regularly.
C)have cancer.
D)have HIV.
Answer: A
Q3) Working toward realistic goals will increase your chances of success.
A)True
B)False
Answer: True
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Chapter 2: Stress: The Constant Challenge
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Q1) An example of a resilient person would be
A)a low-income student graduating from college.
B)a fit person completing a marathon.
C)an intelligent person failing an exam.
D)a person with a disability going undiagnoseD.
Answer: A
Q2) Research supports the regular use of marijuana as an effective stress management technique.
A)True
B)False
Answer: False
Q3) Which one of the following statements about progressive relaxation is TRUE?
A)It is based on the use of your imagination and your skill at imagery.
B)It requires no willpower or imagination.
C)It increases oxygen consumption to the muscles.
D)It is the only relaxation technique that also provides cardiovascular benefits.
Answer: B
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Chapter 3: Psychological Health
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Q1) Which of the following mental health professionals is a licensed physician?
A)clinical psychologist
B)psychiatrist
C)social worker
D)counselor
Answer: B
Q2) Self-harm is usually a simple act to get attention and is not serious.
A)True
B)False
Answer: False
Q3) In Maslow's hierarchy of needs,safety is a more basic need than is being loved.
A)True
B)False
Answer: True
Q4) One of the characteristics of the self-actualized person is that she or he is self-accepting.
A)True
B)False
Answer: True
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Chapter 4: Intimate Relationships and Communication
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Q1) _____________ is an idealized attraction toward a loved one.
A)Infatuation
B)Passion
C)Intimacy
D)Commitment
Q2) Argue for or against same sex-marriages using only facts.(Do not give opinions. )
Q3) Intense passion is required for love to endure.
A)True
B)False
Q4) The majority of the communication between two people is nonverbal.
A)True
B)False
Q5) The first relationships people form outside their families are
A)friendships.
B)professional relationships.
C)love relationships.
D)dependent relationships.
Q6) Researchers have proposed six major qualities that appear in strong families.Identify and explain at least three of these qualities.
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Chapter 5: Sexuality, Pregnancy, and Childbirth
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Q1) To reduce the risk for sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS),parents should
A)put babies to sleep on fluffy bedding.
B)put babies to sleep on their backs.
C)keep the baby's room warmer than the rest of the house.
D)give the baby a plush toy to reduce nighttime stress.
Q2) Which of the following is NOT an early sign of pregnancy?
A)nausea
B)fatigue
C)Braxton Hicks contractions
D)breast tenderness
Q3) Unusual facial features,a small head,and heart defects are characteristic of babies born to mothers who
A)used heroin during pregnancy.
B)used cocaine during pregnancy.
C)were exposed to toxic chemicals during pregnancy.
D)used alcohol during pregnancy.
Q4) Sexual dysfunction usually occurs in the mind.
A)True
B)False
Q5) Name and describe the four phases of the human sexual response cycle.
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Chapter 6: Contraception and Abortion
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Q1) Which of the following statements about public funding of abortions is TRUE?
A)Federal funds are used to pay for the abortions of any woman receiving welfare.
B)U.S.law prohibits public funds of any kind from being used to pay for abortions.
C)All states use nonfederal funds to assist poor women seeking medically necessary abortions.
D)Some states use nonfederal funds to assist poor women seeking medically necessary abortions.
Q2) Which of the following is a pro-life view?
A)Abortion has an overall destructive effect on society.
B)Distinction needs to be made between different stages of fetal development.
C)Preserving the fetus in the early gestation period is not a moral concern.
D)Discrimination in health care may result from banning abortion.
Q3) A possible physical complication of abortion is
A)cervical traumA.
B)infection.
C)uterine perforation.
D)all of these.
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) Adolescent girls who date boys two or more years older than themselves are more likely to use drugs.
A)True
B)False
Q2) Sudden death from cocaine may result from of all of the following EXCEPT
A)CNS depression.
B)stroke.
C)convulsions.
D)heart attack.
Q3) Which of the following is NOT a CNS stimulant?
A)cocaine
B)nicotine
C)caffeine
D)alcohol
Q4) Which of the following statements about addiction is FALSE?
A)Research suggests that addiction is caused by a single factor.
B)People with addictions share some characteristics.
C)Most people engage in activities that are potentially addictive.
D)Addiction often starts when a person does something to bring pleasure or avoid pain.
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Chapter 8: Alcohol and Tobacco
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Q1) After quitting smoking,approximately how long does it take an ex-smoker's risk of dying from lung cancer to drop to half that of someone who continues to smoke?
A)6 months
B)1 year
C)5 years
D)10 years
Q2) A standard drink contains about _____ ounce(s)of alcohol.
A)0.6
B)1.6
C)2.6
D)3.6
Q3) An ingredient in tobacco smoke that seriously depletes the body's supply of oxygen is
A)benzopyrene.
B)carbon monoxide.
C)formaldehyde.
D)tar.
Q4) Choose one of the forms of tobacco other than ordinary cigarettes.Explain what it is,how it is used,and how it affects health.
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Chapter 9: Nutrition Basics
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Q1) Select one of the following food-related issues,and take a position-pro or con.Describe your point of view and your reasoning;give at least three arguments to support your position.
Wider use of genetically-modified foods
Greater regulation of dietary supplements
Wider use of food irradiation
Q2) Antioxidants
A)cause cancer.
B)found in foods can help protect the body from damage caused by free radicals.
C)are a particular type of trace mineral.
D)are chemically unstable molecules that react with fat,proteins,and DNA.
Q3) Whole grain bread is more nutrient-dense than are most white breads.
A)True
B)False
Q4) Consumption of whole grains has been linked to
A)a reduced risk of heart disease.
B)a reduced risk of certain forms of cancer.
C)a reduced risk of diabetes.
D)all of these.
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Chapter 10: Exercise for Health and Fitness
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Q1) Describe your textbook's recommendations for a formal exercise program to develop the health-related components of physical fitness.For each component,list the appropriate type of activity and the recommended intensity,frequency,and duration of activity.Outline a program that conforms to the recommendations.
Q2) There is evidence that exercise reduces the risk of colon cancer.
A)True
B)False
Q3) The five components of fitness most important to health are muscular endurance,muscular strength,flexibility,body composition,and skill attainment.
A)True B)False
Q4) A sedentary lifestyle is classified as a major risk factor for cardiovascular disease. A)True B)False
Q5) Muscular strength is the amount of force a muscle produces with a single maximum effort.
A)True B)False
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Chapter 11: Weight Management
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Q1) For many Americans,maintaining weight loss is a bigger challenge than losing weight.
A)True
B)False
Q2) Define diabetes and prediabetes,and describe the basic physiology of type 2 diabetes.List three risk factors and three preventive strategies for type 2 diabetes.
Q3) 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.
Q4) Define essential fat and percent body fat.Identify and describe three methods for assessing body weight and body composition.
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Chapter 12: Cardiovascular Disease and Cancer
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Q1) Men are more likely than women to have a heart attack earlier in life.
A)True
B)False
Q2) All of the following may result from a stroke EXCEPT
A)memory loss.
B)hormonal imbalances.
C)language deficits.
D)paralysis.
Q3) Which of the following is NOT characteristic of melanoma?
A)occurs most commonly on the face
B)appears at the site of a preexisting mole
C)invades surrounding tissue
D)bleeds easily
Q4) Among the following treatment options for mild to moderate hypertension,which should be the LAST option tried,after the others have failed to produce an improvement?
A)weight loss
B)regular exercise
C)reduction of salt intake
D)drug therapy
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Chapter 13: Immunity and Infection
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Q1) Whooping cough is a respiratory illness cause by the bacterium
A)Escherichia coli.
B)staphylococcus.
C)Bordetella pertussis.
D)streptococcus.
Q2) Discuss the concept of emerging infectious diseases.Identify at least three specific emerging infections and three factors contributing to disease emergence worldwide.
Q3) Swollen lymph nodes are an indication of A)anemiA.
B)poor diet.
C)hemophilia.
D)infection.
Q4) People with AIDS are vulnerable to a number of serious and often fatal opportunistic diseases.
A)True
B)False
Q5) Antibodies are produced by macrophages.
A)True
B)False
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Chapter 14: Environmental Health
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Q1) Which of the following is NOT considered a recommendation for reducing garbage?
A)Avoid using paper cups by bringing your own china coffee mug to work.
B)Buy products with the least amount of packaging.
C)Use foil or plastic wraps to store food.
D)Start a compost pile for your organic garbage.
Q2) Biomagnification occurs when larger animals eat smaller animals.
A)True
B)False
Q3) Sanitary landfills are primarily used to dispose of
A)radioactive waste.
B)solid waste.
C)sewage.
D)recyclables.
Q4) Which of the following statements about energy use and pollution is TRUE?
A)Energy consumption has little to do with environmental problems such as air pollution.
B)Nuclear power creates energy without producing pollution.
C)The mining of coal causes pollution on land and is a serious health problem.
D)Off-shore oil drilling poses few risks to regional ecosystems.
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Chapter 15: Conventional and Complimentary Medicine
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Q1) Michelle is concerned about the medication her doctor has prescribed for treatment of her ailment.What questions should she ask her physician or pharmacist to ensure the safety and effectiveness of her treatment?
Q2) Western medicine is firmly based on the scientific method of obtaining knowledge and explaining health-related phenomena.
A)True
B)False
Q3) Approximately _______ million Americans had no health insurance at all prior to the passage of the Affordable Care Act.
A)1
B)10
C)20
D)50
Q4) Medications should be stored in a warm and humid place.
A)True
B)False
Q5) If you have a cough that lasts for three weeks,you should consult a physician. A)True
B)False
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Chapter 16: Personal Safety
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Q1) Which of the following is a common cause of motor vehicle injuries?
A)fatigue
B)cell phones
C)speeding
D)all of these
Q2) Conduct of a sexual nature is harassment if it
A)affects employment decisions.
B)interferes with work performance.
C)creates a hostile environment.
D)meets any of these conditions.
Q3) Stalking is characterized by harassing behaviors such as following or spying on a person.
A)True
B)False
Q4) Which of the following statements about air bags is FALSE?
A)Air bags deflate 5 to 6 minutes after a collision.
B)They can injure a short adult who is sitting too close to the dashboard.
C)Second generation airbags are somewhat safer for children.
D)All of these statements are false.
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) Life expectancy is
A)a theoretically projected length of life based on ideal conditions.
B)the average length of time a person is expected to live.
C)the period of life when an individual is healthiest.
D)a calculation based upon how long a person's relatives liveD.
Q2) Describe two of the options for end-of-life care.What are key characteristics of each option? Under what conditions is each one most appropriate?
Q3) Many people seek to avoid any thought or mention of death.
A)True
B)False
Q4) The "right to die" issue came to national attention in 1975 with the landmark case involving
A)Nancy Cruzan.
B)Karen Ann Quinlan.
C)Terri Schiavo.
D)Dr.Jack Kevorkian.
Q5) Describe at least two tasks relating to dying and death that should be carried out in early adulthood.
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