Personal and Community Health Exam Solutions

Course Introduction

This course explores the foundational principles of personal and community health, emphasizing the interconnectedness of individual well-being and broader public health initiatives. Students will examine topics such as nutrition, physical activity, mental and emotional health, substance use, disease prevention, and environmental factors affecting health. The curriculum also addresses health promotion strategies, community resources, and the role of cultural, socioeconomic, and policy influences in shaping health outcomes. Through a combination of theory and practical application, the course prepares students to make informed decisions regarding their own health and to contribute positively to the health of their communities.

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Choosing Health 3rd Edition by April Lynch

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Chapter 1: Health in the 21st Century

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Q1) Intellectual health is characterized by

A) being physically active.

B) an openness to new ideas and skills and a capacity to think critically.

C) the ability to perceive reality accurately.

D) satisfying interactions with friends and family.

Answer: B

Q2) Telling yourself "I can train and run a 10K road race" is an example of "shaping."

A)True

B)False

Answer: False

Q3) Geographical differences such as air pollution and proximity to trauma centers can affect a person's health risks.

A)True

B)False

Answer: True

Q4) Many Americans use search engines for information about their health.

A)True

B)False

Answer: True

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Chapter 2: Psychological Health

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Q1) A person needs to belong to an organized religion to have spirituality.

A)True

B)False

Answer: False

Q2) Antidepressants often cause a change in the level of serotonin, a type of neurotransmitter.

A)True

B)False

Answer: True

Q3) Shyness is a result of genetics and cannot be altered by a person's environment.

A)True

B)False

Answer: False

Q4) The base level of Maslow's hierarchy of needs pyramid includes

A) physiological health.

B) safety and security.

C) self-esteem.

D) love and belonging.

Answer: A

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Chapter 3: Stress Management

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Q1) Psychoneuroimmunology is the study of the interaction of psychological processes with

A) the nervous system, hormones, and the immune system.

B) the nervous system, the cardiovascular system, and the digestive system.

C) the respiratory system, the immune system, and panic attacks.

D) hormones, white blood cells, and hemoglobin.

Answer: A

Q2) Stress caused by procrastination is an example of

A) an environmental stressor.

B) a social stressor.

C) an internal stressor.

D) a daily hassle.

Answer: C

Q3) The effects of stress on increases and decreases body weight can be due to A) maintaining a regular exercise schedule.

B) decreased in sexual appetite.

C) engaging in hobbies and new activities.

D) increased snacking on comfort foods.

Answer: D

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Chapter 4: Sleep, Your Body, and Your Mind

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Q1) Sleep-study participants are usually aware of their impaired performance when deprived of sleep.

A)True

B)False

Q2) REM behavior disorder results physiologically from the brain's ________ failing to inhibit muscle movement during REM sleep.

A) pons

B) hypothalamus

C) cerebral cortex

D) pineal gland

Q3) What are circadian rhythms and why are they important for healthy brain activity?

Q4) Dreaming occurs during non-REM sleep.

A)True

B)False

Q5) Given the opportunity, sleep-study subjects will sleep upwards to 12 hours a day for months on end.

A)True

B)False

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Chapter 5: Nutrition

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Q1) List five suggestions from the Dietary Guidelines for Americans for a better dietary intake.

Q2) What percentage of daily calories should come from carbohydrates?

A) 20-40

B) 60-70

C) 45-65

D) 12-15

Q3) Coffee, tea, and hot cocoa all provide ________ which can interfere with sleep.

A) flavonoids

B) prebiotics

C) caffeine

D) organosulfur compounds

Q4) Essential proteins are nutrients produced by the body.

A)True

B)False

Q5) According to the EPA, what are four ways consumers can reduce their exposure to pesticides?

Q6) Explain some steps that you can do to minimize your risk for consuming contaminated foods.

Q7) Compare and contrast the structure and function of vitamins and minerals.

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Chapter 6: Physical Activity for Fitness and Health

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Q1) Name and describe the components of the FITT principle.

Q2) Holding a yoga pose or a sustained plank are an example of A) isometric exercise.

B) isotonic exercise.

C) isokinetic exercise.

D) All of the answers are correct.

Q3) Raul plans to start jogging after being sedentary for 2 years. What is the first step he should take?

A) Make sure he is medically healthy enough to exercise.

B) Practice warming up with 20 minutes of static stretching.

C) Review the routes he plans to run.

D) Start a weight training program to condition his legs.

Q4) Core strength creates stability in your

A) abdominal wall and legs.

B) back, pelvis and hips.

C) abdominal wall, back, hips and pelvis.

D) only the abdominal wall.

Q5) A reduction in flexibility can be minimized with a regular stretching program.

A)True

B)False

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Chapter 7: Body Image, Body Weight

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Q1) According to statics collected by the CDC, the ethnic group with the lowest prevalence of obesity in the United States is currently

A) Caucasian Americans.

B) Asian Americans.

C) Hispanic Americans.

D) African Americans.

Q2) Which disorder is characterized by a person who often secretly eats large quantities of food without taking steps to expend the calories consumed?

A) Binge eating disorder

B) Bulimia nervosa

C) Anorexia nervosa

D) Body dysmophic disorder

Q3) Obese individuals have a lower life expectancy than people who are a healthful weight.

A)True

B)False

Q4) Choose a lower calorie option for each of the following food items: 1/3lb burger on a bun, large order of fries, and a 24oz cola.

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Chapter 8: Addictions and Drug Use

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Q1) All of the following are examples of prevention strategies except

A) a 12 step program.

B) drug testing at the workplace.

C) campaigns to discourage drug abuse.

D) drug education programs.

Q2) The most commonly used illicit drug is cocaine.

A)True

B)False

Q3) Most Americans use drugs during their lifetime.

A)True

B)False

Q4) All of the following statements about illicit drug use in the United States are correct except

A) males are more likely to use drugs than females.

B) around 10% of Americans currently use illicit drugs.

C) rates of drug abuse are highest in rural areas.

D) drug overdose is more common in urban areas.

Q5) What are some of the health concerns surrounding long-term marijuana use?

Q6) Describe the five basic ways that people self-administer drugs, and explain their effects.

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Chapter 9: Alcohol and Tobacco Use and Abuse

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Q1) Which of the following ethnic groups has the highest rate of smoking?

A) African Americans

B) Native Americans

C) Hispanics

D) Asian Americans

Q2) All of the following are important components of effective alcohol-counseling programs except

A) offering empathy.

B) including heavy confrontation.

C) strengthening motivation.

D) providing concrete ways to change drinking behavior.

Q3) Most alcohol is metabolized in the liver.

A)True

B)False

Q4) Which of the following ethnic groups has the highest percentage of current drinkers?

A) Caucasians

B) Native Americans

C) African Americans

D) Asian Americans

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Chapter 10: Social Relationships and Communication

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Q1) The following precautions are recommended for online dating except

A) do not have the new date pick you up at home.

B) make sure not to introduce your new date to your friends in case you don't get along.

C) tell a friend where you are meeting the new date.

D) trust your gut feelings.

Q2) Discuss three strategies for maintaining long-term friendships.

Q3) All of the following are correct about single parents except

A) they are less often female.

B) their children often to do as well in life as children born into two parent homes.

C) they are less likely to suffer from economic hardships.

D) their children are more likely to have a child out of wedlock themselves.

Q4) Jan refuses to discuss how mad she is with John about their money issues. Jan is demonstrating conflict A) resolution.

B) escalation.

C) avoidance.

D) resiliency.

Q5) Discuss the benefits of a healthy marriage.

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Chapter 11: Sexuality, Contraception, and Reproductive

Choices

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Q1) All of the following are common PMS symptoms except

A) increased sweating.

B) breast tenderness.

C) mood swings.

D) backache.

Q2) Implantation occurs when

A) the sperm penetrates the egg.

B) the blastocyst becomes a zygote.

C) the egg is released into the fallopian tubes.

D) the blastocyst lodges in the uterus.

Q3) Fellatio is oral stimulation of the A) nipples.

B) clitoris.

C) vulva.

D) penis.

Q4) The length of all menstrual cycles is 28 days.

A)True

B)False

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Q5) What does it mean to talk honestly about sex? Do you think this is important? Why or why not?

Chapter 12: Preventing Infectious Diseases and Sexually

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Q1) If a person is infectious but has no symptoms, they are considered a A) carrier.

B) vector.

C) host.

D) transmitter.

Q2) What is an ectopic pregnancy and who is at risk?

Q3) The success of vaccines relies on which type of immune cell?

A) Macrophage

B) Natural killer cell

C) Neutrophils

D) Memory B cells

Q4) All of the following are correct about tuberculosis except

A) symptoms include weight loss, fatigue, and a persistent cough.

B) a ten-day course of medication is the recommended treatment.

C) infection rates are highest in the United States among immigrants and minorities.

D) latent TB does not cause symptoms.

Q5) Antigens are tiny regions on the surface of a pathogen.

A)True

B)False

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Chapter 13: Diabetes, Cardiovascular Disease, and Cancer

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Q1) All of the following detection methods rely on imaging technologies except

A) Biopsy.

B) Ultrasound.

C) MRI.

D) PET.

Q2) Which ethnic group has the lowest risk of developing type 2 diabetes?

A) African Americans

B) Caucasians

C) Mexican Americans

D) Native Americans

Q3) All of the following are inherent links to CVD except

A) being Asian American.

B) being over 65.

C) being male.

D) having a parent with CVD.

Q4) Heavy alcohol consumption puts a person at a lower risk for oral cancer.

A)True

B)False

Q5) What dietary behaviors reduce a person's risk of Type 2 diabetes?

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Chapter 14: Consumer Health

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Q1) Weight loss pills are the supplements most commonly used by college students.

A)True

B)False

Q2) The scientific method includes all the following steps except

A) the researcher tests a product and reports his/her opinions to the general public.

B) the researcher makes an observation that prompts one or more questions.

C) the researcher tests a formulated hypothesis.

D) the researcher collects data to support or challenge the hypothesis.

Q3) Personalized medicine will be based on an individual's DNA.

A)True

B)False

Q4) Under the Affordable Care Act, you can stay on your parent's health insurance plan as long as you live with them.

A)True

B)False

Q5) A managed-care health plan generally offers you more choices at a lower price.

A)True

B)False

Q6) What does the term "rescission" mean in regard to health insurance?

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Chapter 15: Personal Safety and Injury Prevention

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Q1) The overall amount of violent crimes in the United States has increased over the past two decades.

A)True

B)False

Q2) Most food-related choking incidents in children are due to which food?

A) Hot dogs

B) Grapes

C) Marshmallows

D) Cookies

Q3) How do hate crimes differ from other forms of crime?

Q4) Which of the following causes of unintentional injuries results in the most deaths among young people?

A) Work accidents

B) Bicycling accidents

C) Motorcycle accidents

D) Automobile accidents

Q5) Justine and her friends are going out for the evening. What precautions should they take to avoid accidentally consuming a date rape drug?

Q6) Discuss three risk factors that lead to unintentional injuries.

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Chapter 16: Your Environment, Your Health

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Q1) Health risks of tanning include increased risk of skin cancer.

A)True

B)False

Q2) All of the following are consequences of overpopulation except

A) food shortages.

B) decreased levels of carbon dioxide.

C) water shortages.

D) decreased reserves of oil.

Q3) Before the 1970's, which chemical was found in housing insulation materials and is now known to cause lung cancer?

A) Asbestos

B) Volatile organic compounds

C) Radon

D) Phthalates

Q4) Which of the following foods you should avoid to reduce your exposure to pollutants in the foods you eat?

A) High fat cheese

B) Low fat cheese

C) Organic vegetables

D) Skim milk

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Chapter 17: Aging Well

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Q1) Discuss the stages of grief a loved one with a terminal illness may experience.

Q2) Life expectancy in the United States has decreased over the last century.

A)True

B)False

Q3) The My Plate for older adults emphasizes all the following except

A) hydration via soups and other liquids.

B) red meats and cheese.

C) spice instead of salt for flavoring.

D) physical activity.

Q4) Members of which ethnicity are most likely to rate their health as excellent or good?

A) Asian Americans

B) African Americans

C) Native Americans

D) Hispanics

Q5) Most age-related hearing loss is a result of A) listening to loud music.

B) increased fluid in the inner ear.

C) damage to microscopic hair cells in the inner ear.

D) damage to the outer ear.

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