Introduction to Health Test Preparation
Course Introduction
Introduction to Health provides students with a foundational understanding of the key concepts and principles in the health sciences. The course explores the definition of health, the dimensions of wellness, and the various factors biological, social, environmental, and behavioral that influence individual and community health. Students will examine topics such as disease prevention, health promotion, mental health, nutrition, physical activity, and approaches to maintaining overall wellbeing. Through case studies and interactive discussions, learners gain insight into contemporary health challenges and develop practical skills for making informed health decisions in their personal and professional lives.
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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) Setting up a small reward to encourage yourself to complete each week's exercise goal is an example of
A)positive reinforcement.
B)negative reinforcement.
C)shaping.
D)encouragement.
Answer: A
Q2) Being able to perform activities of daily living is an aspect of physical health.
A)True
B)False
Answer: True
Q3) A sedentary lifestyle,overuse of caffeine,and risky sexual practices are examples of
A)voluntary determinants of health.
B)modifiable determinants of health.
C)involuntary determinants of health.
D)nonmodifiable determinants of health.
Answer: B
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Chapter 2: Focus On: Improving Your Financial Health
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Q1) Why is identity theft more commonly experienced by users of social media?
A)Social media websites are hacked often.
B)Social media companies engage in fraud.
C)Social media users often share private information online.
D)Social media sites download computer viruses onto personal computers.
Answer: C
Q2) George earns a good salary and rents an apartment that is within his means,yet every month,he runs short of money.What should he do?
A)Set budget goals to clarify his situation.
B)Track his income to find out why he doesn't have enough money.
C)Track his expenses to figure out why his spending exceeds his income.
D)Take out a loan to make sure he has money left over at the end of the month.
Answer: C
Q3) To check your credit report,start by contacting the
A)Interstate Commerce Commission.
B)Department of the Treasury.
C)Department of Commerce.
D)Federal Trade Commission.
Answer: D
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Chapter 3: Promoting and Preserving Your Psychological Health
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Q1) Psychologically healthy people
A)engage in vengeful acts.
B)never think a negative thought.
C)make time for others but not themselves.
D)feel comfortable interacting with others.
Answer: D
Q2) Psychoneuroimmunology studies the effects of disease on emotional health.
A)True
B)False
Answer: False
Q3) Which of the following is TRUE of psychologically healthy people?
A)They frequently experience guilt.
B)They avoid new experiences.
C)They value human diversity.
D)They are uncomfortable when put in new social situations.
Answer: C
Q4) Any one dimension of psychological health can affect the others.
A)True
B)False
Answer: True
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Chapter 4: Focus On: Cultivating Your Spiritual Health
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Q1) In many cultures,breath,or the force that animates life,is synonymous with A)faith.
B)energy.
C)heart.
D)spirit.
Q2) College students are not likely to volunteer for community service programs. A)True B)False
Q3) Religion is distinguished from spirituality by its A)focus on behavior and outward practices. B)informality.
C)lack of doctrine.
D)subjective format.
Q4) Principles that guide the choices individuals make in their lives are A)rules. B)values.
C)beliefs.
D)traditions.
Q5) What are some ways to improve spirituality by training the body?
Q6) Compare and contrast religion and spirituality.
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Chapter 5: Managing Stress and Coping With Lifes Challenges
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Q1) 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
Q2) You've misplaced your cell phone and you're already late for class.Which type of stressor is this?
A)pressure
B)change
C)conflict
D)hassle
Q3) Stress can have positive health effects.
A)True
B)False
Q4) The three phases of the general adaptation syndrome are alarm,resistance,and exhaustion.
A)True
B)False
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Chapter 6: A : Focus On: Improving Your Sleep
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Q1) Two parts of your brain that are critical to regulating circadian rhythm are the hypothalamus and the A)pineal body.
B)amygdala.
C)cerebellum.
D)brain stem.
Q2) A person who has difficulty falling asleep quickly and wakes up frequently is suffering from A)non-REM sleep.
B)sleep debt.
C)narcolepsy.
D)insomnia.
Q3) Using electronic devices before bed may disrupt sleep patterns for all of the following reasons EXCEPT the A)blue light they give off.
B)sleep-inducing hormone they suppress.
C)beeping sounds they sometimes produce.
D)increased alertness they can cause.
Q4) Tracy pulls "all-nighters" during finals week.Explain why this could negatively impact her grades.
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Chapter 7: Preventing Violence and Injury
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Q1) The willful,repeated,and malicious following,harassing,or threatening of another person is A)aggression. B)violence.
C)stalking. D)terrorism.
Q2) Rape that involves a stranger is classified as A)sexual harassment.
B)aggravated rape.
C)sexual assault.
D)simple rape.
Q3) A woman often remains a victim of intimate partner violence because A)she fears retaliation against herself or her children. B)she is financially independent.
C)she believes the situation will never change.
D)her cultural or religious beliefs allow divorce.
Q4) Do you think violence should be regarded as a chronic disease? Support your answer with information from the chapter.
Q5) Identify at least seven strategies for decreasing your risk for a motor vehicle accident while driving.
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Chapter 8: Connecting and Communicating in the Modern World
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Q1) Jealousy is more common in
A)people who have a high sense of self-esteem.
B)people who feel the need for a high level of control.
C)people over the age of 65.
D)women than men.
Q2) According to attraction theory,
A)chemical processes determine who a person falls in love with.
B)psychological processes determine who a person falls in love with.
C)physical attraction actually plays no role in who a person falls in love with.
D)proximity and similarities influence who a person falls in love with.
Q3) According to Sternberg's triangular theory of love,which type of love combines intimacy and passion?
A)romantic
B)infatuation
C)fatuous
D)companionate
Q4) A relationship is intimate only if sex is involved.
A)True
B)False
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Chapter 9: Focus On: Understanding Your Sexuality
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Q1) Sexually transmitted infection can occur during unprotected oral-genital stimulation.
A)True
B)False
Q2) The first sign of puberty in females is the beginning of breast development.
A)True
B)False
Q3) Gavin and Todd have discovered that their application for an apartment rental was refused solely because of their sexual orientation.This is an example of A)sexual prejudice.
B)gender preference.
C)socioeconomic discrimination.
D)housing fraud.
Q4) The permanent cessation of menstrual periods is A)fertility.
B)menopause.
C)menstruation.
D)menarche.
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Chapter 10: Considering Your Reproductive Choices
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Q1) Which diagnostic procedure is a maternal blood test that can detect the potential for a birth defect or genetic abnormality?
A)triple marker screen
B)laboratory pregnancy test
C)amniocentesis
D)chorionic villus sampling
Q2) A birth defect that occurs more frequently in babies born to mothers over the age of 35 is
A)blindness.
B)deafness.
C)spina bifida.
D)Down syndrome.
Q3) One advantage of the female condom is that it can be used multiple times.
A)True
B)False
Q4) Women who use oral contraceptives and also smoke are at a higher risk of A)weight gain.
B)blood clots and hypertension.
C)pneumonia and lung cancer.
D)pregnancy.
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Chapter 11: Recognizing and Avoiding Addiction and Drug Abuse
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Q1) Over-the-counter drugs commonly abused by teens and young adults include
A)pain relievers,muscle relaxants,and sleep aids.
B)diuretics,vitamins,and herbal supplements.
C)cough and cold medicines and diet and sleep aids.
D)antacids,pain relievers,and diet aids.
Q2) Stimulants act by increasing the activity of the A)autonomic nervous system.
B)central nervous system.
C)peripheral nervous system.
D)parasympathetic nervous system.
Q3) Methadone maintenance does not have the same potential for addiction that heroin does.
A)True
B)False
Q4) Which of the following is an example of a process addiction?
A)compulsive gambling
B)regular Internet use
C)alcoholism
D)a disciplined exercise routine
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Chapter 12: Drinking Alcohol Responsibly and Ending
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Q1) One standard drink equals
A)12 ounces of beer or 1.5 ounces of 80 proof liquor.
B)10 ounces of wine or 1 ounce of 80 proof liquor.
C)16 ounces of beer or wine.
D)6 ounces of malt liquor or 8 ounces of beer.
Q2) What is the percentage of alcohol in 100 proof whiskey?
A)80 percent
B)40 percent
C)50 percent
D)20 percent
Q3) Alcohol intoxication increases the risk of having unprotected sex.
A)True
B)False
Q4) If a friend passes out and cannot be roused after drinking heavily for hours,you should call 9-1-1.
A)True
B)False
Q5) Identify at least three health-related concerns associated with e-cigarettes.
Q6) 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) Which controversial process is used by some food growers to enhance production and create disease- or insect-resistant plants?
A)cross pollination
B)genetic modification
C)crop rotation
D)soil rejuvenation
Q2) Which is NOT a good source of folate?
A)spinach
B)liver
C)lentils
D)fish
Q3) Eating yogurt provides probiotics that are thought to reduce the risk of certain gastrointestinal disorders.
A)True
B)False
Q4) Which substances protect against oxidative stress and the resultant cell damage?
A)hormones
B)enzymes
C)proteins
D)antioxidants
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Chapter 14: Reaching and Maintaining a Healthy Weight
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Q1) A high waist-to-hip ratio would indicate that more fat is stored in the A)hips and thighs.
B)abdominal area.
C)upper body.
D)neck and face.
Q2) In planning a weight management program that has the BEST chance of success you must
A)decide to eliminate all fat from the diet.
B)think of weight management as a temporary phase.
C)establish short- and long-term plans.
D)follow a formal plan such as Weight Watchers.
Q3) A condition in which a person has an excessive number of fat cells is A)hyperglycemia.
B)dysplastic obesity.
C)anaplastic obesity.
D)hyperplastic obesity.
Q4) Very-low-calorie diets have been shown to cause significant health risks and can,in fact,be deadly.
A)True
B)False
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Chapter 15: Focus On: Enhancing Your Body Image
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Q1) Individuals who are perfectionists are at an increased risk for eating disorders.
A)True
B)False
Q2) Karen is extremely dissatisfied with her body shape and she has gone through three cosmetic surgeries to alter her facial structure.Karen is most likely suffering from A)social physique anxiety.
B)anorexia nervosa.
C)body dysmorphic disorder.
D)bulimia nervosa.
Q3) What are some of the myths surrounding body image and how can you challenge them?
Q4) Compensatory behaviors such as vomiting or using laxatives to rid the body of food that has been consumed
A)have obvious health benefits.
B)attempt to balance out a previous behavior.
C)indicate a healthy body image.
D)have no potential negative health consequences.
Q5) Compare and contrast compulsive exercise and the female athlete triad.
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Chapter 16: Improving Your Personal Fitness
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Q1) Which of the following is an example of a test that assesses muscular endurance?
A)partial curl-up test
B)maximum repetition test
C)sit-and-reach test
D)1.5-mile run test
Q2) People who exercise regularly experience physical benefits but not psychological benefits.
A)True
B)False
Q3) Which type of physical activity involves planned,structured,and repetitive body movement?
A)exercise
B)strength
C)aerobic
D)fitness
Q4) The least serious form of heat-related illness is
A)heatstroke.
B)heat exhaustion.
C)heat cramps.
D)hypothermia.
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Chapter 17: Reducing Your Risk of Cardiovascular Disease and Cancer
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Q1) A new growth of tissue that serves no physiological purpose is a A)benign cyst.
B)neoplasm.
C)malignant tumor.
D)scar tissue.
Q2) Lung cancer is the only form of cancer conclusively linked to smoking.
A)True
B)False
Q3) If caught early,the prognosis for colon cancer is good because A)treatments are so advanced.
B)the disease progresses slowly.
C)it can be cured with diet.
D)treatment can be delayed.
Q4) Patrick is going to begin chemotherapy to treat a type of lymphoma.Which of the following side effects is he likely to experience?
A)lowered risk of infection
B)rapid heartbeat
C)nausea,fatigue,and hair loss
D)memory loss
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Q5) Should you be concerned about your cholesterol intake? Why or why not?
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Chapter 18: Focus On: Minimizing Your Risk for Diabetes
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Q1) A state of elevated blood glucose is
A)hyperglycemia.
B)hypoglycemia.
C)insulin resistance.
D)glycemic load.
Q2) In a state of diabetic ketoacidosis,
A)blood acidity falls extremely low.
B)levels of acidic molecules in the blood rise dangerously high.
C)the brain must rely on glucose as a source of energy.
D)kidney function will increase.
Q3) Carbohydrates that have been ingested are broken down into the form of sugar known as
A)glucose.
B)glycogen.
C)lactose.
D)fructose.
Q4) The increase in type 2 diabetes in the United States is thought to be primarily due to genetic factors.
A)True
B)False
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Chapter 19: Protecting Against Infectious Diseases and Sexually
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Q1) Which of the following BEST describes the relationship between getting a chill and contracting a cold?
A)A chill may indirectly increase a person's risk for getting a cold by lowering the immune system's resistance.
B)Getting a chill will cause a person to get a cold.
C)Getting a chill has no relationship whatsoever to contracting a cold.
D)Getting a chill may actually decrease the incidence,duration,and severity of a cold.
Q2) Which type of immunity occurs when antibodies pass from mother to fetus via placenta or from mother to baby via breast milk?
A)naturally acquired passive immunity
B)naturally acquired active immunity
C)artificially acquired passive immunity
D)artificially acquired active immunity
Q3) Which type of immunity occurs when antibodies develop in response to a vaccine?
A)naturally acquired passive immunity
B)naturally acquired active immunity
C)artificially acquired passive immunity
D)artificially acquired active immunity
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Chapter 20: Focus On: Reducing Risks for Chronic Diseases and Conditions
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Q1) The majority of people with arthritis are over age 65.
A)True
B)False
Q2) Explain what happens in the body during an asthma attack.
Q3) Hay fever is usually considered a seasonal disorder.
A)True
B)False
Q4) A hypersensitivity reaction in which the body produces antibodies to a normally harmless substance is a(n)
A)allergy.
B)intolerance.
C)overexposure.
D)chronic condition.
Q5) Carrying a heavy backpack on one shoulder may increase the risk of low back pain.
A)True
B)False
Q6) Essential oils are an eco-friendly alternative to commercial air fresheners.
A)True
B)False
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Chapter 21: Preparing for Aging, Death, and Dying
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Q1) Successful aging involves all of the following EXCEPT
A)avoiding debilitating diseases and disability by eating a healthy diet,exercising,and not smoking.
B)maintaining cognitive function and engaging in mentally challenging tasks.
C)refusing to accept physical,emotional,and social changes associated with growing older.
D)participating in meaningful activities,including social,family,and volunteer activities.
Q2) Your grandfather is having blurred vision in his right eye due to clouding of the lens.To improve his vision,he would need which type of surgery?
A)cataract
B)retinal
C)glaucoma
D)macular regeneration
Q3) People 65 and older make up what percentage of the U.S.population?
A)around 5 percent
B)around 9 percent
C)around 14 percent
D)around 21 percent
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Chapter 22: Promoting Environmental Health
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Q1) Motor vehicle exhaust is a source of which odorless,colorless gas that also contributes to the formation of smog?
A)carbon monoxide
B)lead
C)carbon dioxide
D)sulfur dioxide
Q2) The greenhouse effect is
A)the shift in seasonal temperatures and patterns of rainfall that has occurred in the last century.
B)responsible for increasing the average temperature of the earth by about 8°F over the last century.
C)a natural phenomenon.
D)an essential mechanism for keeping the planet cool enough to sustain life.
Q3) Experts analyze the carrying capacity of the earth to figure out
A)how to increase available resources.
B)the earth's population over the next century.
C)the maximum population the earth can support.
D)how to ration resources for the existing population.
Q4) Discuss the three main areas of focus in preventing indoor air pollution.
Q5) Discuss three ways you can reduce the waste you generate at home.
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Chapter 23: Making Smart Health Care Choices
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Q1) List and discuss five key provisions of the Affordable Care Act (ACA).
Q2) Self-care can include
A)diagnosing acute symptoms.
B)treating infections.
C)checking your blood pressure.
D)self-diagnosing cancer.
Q3) A set fee that an insurance plan requires that patients pay at the time of service (per office visit or prescription)is the
A)coinsurance.
B)copayment.
C)deductible.
D)premium.
Q4) Which type of health insurance plan involves a contracted provider network and a focus on preventive care and cost control?
A)fee-for-service
B)managed care
C)indemnity
D)hospital-owned
Q5) Discuss four common forms of self-care.
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Chapter 24: Focus On: Understanding Complementary and Integrative Health
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Q1) For licensure in many states,a massage therapist needs
A)an associate's degree in human biology.
B)a minimum one-year apprenticeship with a licensed massage therapist.
C)an affiliation with a hospital or medical practice.
D)a minimum of 500 hours of training.
Q2) Although dietary supplements are not tightly regulated by the FDA,you can at least be sure that they contain the herb or other active ingredient identified on the label.
A)True
B)False
Q3) Which supplement is claimed to be useful for boosting the immune system,reducing blood glucose and blood pressure,and improving sex drive?
A)Echinacea
B)flaxseed
C)ginseng
D)ginkgo biloba
Q4) If a product is labeled "natural," you may assume that it is safe.
A)True
B)False
Q5) Compare and contrast complementary and alternative health approaches.
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