Personal Health and Wellness
Final Exam
Course Introduction
Personal Health and Wellness explores the fundamental principles of maintaining a healthy lifestyle, emphasizing the interconnected physical, mental, emotional, and social aspects of well-being. The course covers key topics such as nutrition, physical fitness, stress management, disease prevention, and healthy relationships, equipping students with practical strategies to make informed choices that support lifelong health. Through interactive lectures and assessments, students will develop skills in self-care, set personal wellness goals, analyze health information, and critically evaluate contemporary health issues in society.
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Health The Basics 6th Canadian Edition by Rebecca J. Donatelle
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Chapter 1: Discovering Your Personal Rhythm for Healthy Living
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Q1) An example of a way to recognize antecedents of a behaviour would be
A)identify the consequences from previous experience
B)keep a diary of situations triggering behaviour
C)asking a friend to identify your behaviour in trigger situations
D)observe others who are trying to change the same behaviour
Answer: B
Q2) Attending an Alcoholics' Anonymous meeting is an example of which of the following types of prevention?
A)tertiary
B)primary
C)productive
D)secondary
Answer: D
Q3) Lower health insurance rates for non-smokers would be what type of reinforcer?
A)possessional
B)manipulative
C)social
D)activity
Answer: B
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Chapter 2: Promoting and P Reserving Your Psychosocial Health
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Q1) Schizophrenia usually develops in late adulthood.
A)True
B)False
Answer: False
Q2) After a failed marriage,loss of a job,a chronic illness,and bankruptcy,John has acknowledged these failures in his life,but he makes every positive effort to turn his life around and he is much happier.John has now developed a response pattern known as
A)self-efficacy
B)negative expressiveness
C)depressive helplessness
D)hopeless pattern behaviour
Answer: A
Q3) Mental functioning and emotional responses are not intricately connected.
A)True
B)False
Answer: False
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Chapter 3: Understanding and Copy With Lifes Stressors
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Q1) You are speeding down the highway in your new car and happen to notice red and blue flashing lights in your rear view mirror.The police car passes you in pursuit of someone else.The physical and mental changes you went through when you thought you were going to get a speeding ticket were what stage of the General Adaptation Syndrome?
A)alarm
B)resistance
C)exhaustion
D)recovery
Answer: B
Q2) People of different ethnic backgrounds and individuals who are homosexual may face disproportionately heavy impacts from discrimination,a form of psychosocial stress.
A)True
B)False
Answer: True
Q3) Our bodies respond to environmental distressors with the GAS.
A)True
B)False
Answer: True
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Chapter 4: A: Focus on Spiritual Health
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Q1) Compare and contrast religion and spirituality.
Q2) According to the National Cancer Institute,spiritual well-being improves the quality of life of individuals suffering from an illness by
A)preventing the need for psychological or religious counseling
B)increasing the ability to cope with physical effects and medical treatment
C)bringing him or her closer to family members
D)using meditation to lower respiratory and heart rates
Q3) What are some ways to improve spirituality by training the body?
Q4) Giving of oneself out of genuine concern for others is
A)patriotism
B)altrusim
C)spirituality
D)stewardship
Q5) How does spiritual health contribute to physical health?
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Chapter 5: Engaging in Physical Activity for Health, Fitness, and Performance
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Q1) Jennifer had an aerobic capacity test.How were the results written?
A)mmHg
B)VO Max
C)Kcals/hr
D)O /mm
Q2) Static stretching should not be performed immediately prior to an all-out performance such as sprinting because it ____________________________.
A)increases the range of motion the muscle must move through
B)improves the contractility of the muscle fibres
C)uses up the fuel the muscle needs to perform
D)increases the risk of potential injury
Q3) Regular cardiorespiratory activity improves the efficiency of the heart by ________________________.
A)thinning the blood
B)strengthening the skeletal muscles
C)decreasing the blood volume
D)increasing the ability to pump blood with each stroke
Q4) Explain how exercise can improve mental health and stress management.
Q5) Exercise increases the level of HDL levels of cholesterol.
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Chapter 6: Eating for Optimal Health and Performance
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Q1) George eats a lot of sugary candy before an endurance run and unfortunately gets diarrhea during the run.What is the physiological reason for his illness?
A)Sugar remains in the small intestine if intake is greater than digestion.
B)Undigested sugars reach the colon.
C)Too much sugar slows the digestive process.
D)Undigested sugars remain in the stomach and irritate the mucous lining.
Q2) Sulphur is a trace mineral.
A)True
B)False
Q3) The entire digestive process takes approximately ________ hours.
A)12
B)24
C)30
D)36
Q4) What are two differences in the nutritional needs in men and women?
Q5) "Source of fibre" means the food must contain at least 5 grams of fibre per serving.
A)True
B)False
Q6) A,D,E,K are the four types of fat soluble vitamins.
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Chapter 7: Managing Your Weight: Finding a Healthy Balance
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Q1) Explain four negative health effects of dieting as cited in the text.
Q2) Most people expect relatively rapid weight loss once they initiate changes to their diet and exercise plan.Explain why this should not be the expectation.
Q3) Carlos has his body fat measured by determining the total body fat from estimates of total body volume.What is this method called?
A)air displacement plethysmography
B)bioelectrical impedance
C)hydrostatic weighing
D)Body Mass Indexing
Q4) Binge-eating disorder occurs predominantly in thin patients. A)True
B)False
Q5) About 60-70% of your daily calories are burned in the basal metabolic rate.
Q6) A method used by athletes to control their weight by means of compulsive exercising is known as anorexia athletica.
Q7) Ectomorphic body types have typical histories of weight problems.
A)True B)False
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Q8) List three ways to substitute behaviours in place of dietary "triggers."
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Chapter 8: Focus on Body Image
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Q1) Compare and contrast compulsive exercise and the female athlete triad.
Q2) A key characteristic associated with social physique anxiety is ___________________.
A)an over-reliance on counseling or therapy
B)avoidance of issues associated with appearance
C)a pattern of yo-yo dieting
D)an inability to function in social interactions and relationships
Q3) If you want to help a friend whom you suspect has an eating disorder,you should do all of the following EXCEPT _________________________.
A)gather information on the disorder
B)offer to go with your friend to see a counselor
C)confront your friend and force him or her to acknowledge the problem
D)explain your concerns to your friend in a caring manner
Q4) The best definition of body image is
A)whether or not you like certain features of your body
B)your impression of what others think about your appearance
C)how you view your body and your feelings and beliefs about your appearance
D)how you view yourself when you compare yourself to a celebrity
Q5) Explain how the media influences body image.
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Chapter 9: Committing to Relationships and Sexual Health
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Q1) During menstruation (menstrual flow),there is a sloughing off of the
A)fertilized eggs
B)endometrial lining
C)cervical mucous
D)corpus luteum
Q2) The prostate gland _________________.
A)produces a chemical that neutralizes acids and adds it to the seminal fluid
B)stores and moves sperm
C)holds sperm until they reach maturity
D)secretes lubrication for the urethra
Q3) Sadomasochism does not involve a person being gratified by inflicting pain on another person.
A)True
B)False
Q4) A completely celibate person does not engage in masturbation.
A)True
B)False
Q5) What is erectile dysfunction? What are the proposed causes and treatment?
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Q6) Voyeurism is the practice of observing other people for sexual gratification.
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Chapter 10: Considering Your Reproductive Choices
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Q1) Two drinks a day for a pregnant woman can cause Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder.
A)True
B)False
Q2) The name given to the developing baby from the third month of pregnancy until birth is the fetus.
A)True
B)False
Q3) Judith's newborn infant son is exhibiting signs of deafness.Her doctor suspects that Judith consumed which of the following drugs during pregnancy?
A)tetracycline
B)cocaine
C)amphetamines
D)streptomycin
Q4) Many women like the female condom because it gives them more control over their reproduction.
A)True
B)False
Q5) What is "Sudden Infant Death Syndrome?" What is recommended for prevention?
Q6) The surgical removal of the uterus is called hysterectomy.
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Chapter 11: A: Focus on Sexually Transmitted Infections Stis
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Q1) Communicating with your partner regarding STIs is a very important step in preventing them.Outline some tips that can help you open the lines of communication.
Q2) Blood in the semen,discharge from the urethra and discomfort in the lower abdomen or pelvis are symptoms of ______________.
A)epididymitis
B)pelvic inflammatory disease
C)undescended testicles
D)chlamydia
Q3) Krista and Jeff met last month and have been dating ever since.Before they engage in sexual intercourse they should discuss their sexual histories and
A)get tested for STIs
B)talk to their religious guides
C)continue their sexual behaviour
D)check for any external evidence of STIs
Q4) Outline the ACOG (2008)and American Social Health Association (2011)recommendations to help you reduce your risk of contracting a sexually transmitted infection.
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Chapter 12: Recognizing Use, Misuse, Abuse, and Addiction to Drugs and
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Q1) The route of administration of nicotine using a patch is called inunction.
A)True
B)False
Q2) Jonah has to cram for an exam so he takes a nonprescription stimulant.What is the main ingredient of his stimulant?
A)amphetamine
B)methamphetamine
C)caffeine
D)nicotine
Q3) Josie has been suffering from a headache for most of the day,and she takes an analgesic to relieve the pain.Which common side effect will she likely encounter?
A)dry mouth
B)increased appetite
C)drowsiness
D)stomach upset
Q4) The worst symptoms of heroin withdrawal occur between 4-6 hours after the last dose.
A)True
B)False
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Chapter 13: Using Alcohol, Tobacco, and Caffeine
Responsibly and Refraining From
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Q1) During fermentation,at an alcohol concentration of 20%,the alcohol kills the yeast and halts the chemical reactions producing it.
A)True
B)False
Q2) Renee is a new smoker.The transition from trying smoking to daily use takes on average _____.
A)two to three years.
B)two to six months.
C)two to eight weeks.
D)two cigarettes.
Q3) In the making of alcohol,fermentation continues until the solution of plant sugars reaches a concentration of ________ percent alcohol.
A)10
B)14
C)20
D)24
Q4) Alcohol is the most popular and widely used drug in Canada.
A)True
B)False
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Chapter 14: Understanding Illicit Drugs
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Q1) Lawyer Brown was in court to defend his client on charges of possession of marijuana.What law was passed in June 1996 to expand the reach of Canadian drug laws?
A)Food and Drugs Act
B)Medicare Act
C)Controlled Drugs and Substances Act
D)Narcotic Control Act
Q2) When Paula takes LSD she hears the colour green and tastes the sound of a car.This sensory mix-up is called ______________.
A)suprasensory awareness
B)synesthesia
C)sensory lunacy
D)demented perception
Q3) LSD is derived from __________________.
A)fir root
B)ergot fungus
C)blue mold
D)blue-green algae
Q4) The sticky,thick resin of the cannabis plant is called hashish.
Q5) Steroids shut down a male's production of the hormone testosterone.
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Chapter 15: A: Focus on Improving Your Sleep
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Q1) Justin often binge drinks on the weekends.This behaviour puts him at risk for a dangerous sleep disorder in which the brain and the respiratory muscles do not communicate properly known as ________________.
A)central sleep apnea
B)obstructive sleep apnea
C)narcolepsy
D)unconsciousness
Q2) The hormone,released by the pineal gland,that causes drowsiness is ______________.
A)growth hormone
B)melatonin
C)melanin
D)insulin
Q3) During REM sleep ______________________.
A)the body moves around a lot
B)the brain processes and consolidates information
C)body temperature drops
D)muscles are contracted
Q4) Explain the four stages of NREM sleep.
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Chapter 16: Reducing Risk for Cardiovascular Diseases and Cancer
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Q1) Obesity has a two-fold affect on cardiovascular disease risk because it also increases risk of ______________ which,in turn,increases risk of cardiovascular disease.
A)type 1 diabetes
B)emphysema
C)a compromised immune system
D)asthma
Q2) A new growth of tissue that serves no physiologic function,resulting from uncontrolled,abnormal cell development is called a neoplasm.
Q3) Joseph is a 40-year-old male.At what age should he begin to get yearly prostate-specific antigen tests?
A)40
B)45
C)50
D)55
Q4) Malignant tumours spread to other organs by a process called metastasis.
Q5) Name and briefly describe the four classifications of cancer.Provide an example of each.
Q6) Cancers of the infection-fighting regions of the body are called lymphomas.
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Chapter 17: Controlling Risk for Infectious and
Non-Infectious Conditions
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Q1) Rheumatoid arthritis typically attacks the ________ which results in the destruction of the bony ends of the joints.
A)pleural membrane
B)synovial membrane
C)cutaneous membrane
D)serous membrane
Q2) What is epilepsy? List and describe the four types of epileptic seizures as discussed in the text.
Q3) What can happen if a person has survived certain infectious diseases?
A)He/she could die the next time he/she is infected.
B)He/she will probably become immune to them.
C)Further immunization will not be beneficial.
D)The body will develop antigens to fight infections.
Q4) Joan suffers from migraine headaches.Which of the following is only a minimally effective treatment for her pain?
A)Imitrex
B)serotonin treatment
C)relaxation
D)vigorous exercise
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Chapter 18: A: Focus on Diabetes
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Q1) Foods thought to lower the risk of diabetes include _____________.
A)white bread
B)dark greens
C)fatty fish
D)dairy products
Q2) Randy is an overweight 22-year-old whose doctor is concerned about his risk of diabetes.The doctor ordered a test that requires Randy to drink a concentrated glucose solution and then have blood drawn two hours later.The test Randy will undergo is the
A)Glucose meter test
B)Hemoglobin A1C test
C)Oral glucose tolerance test
D)Fasting plasma glucose test
Q3) A cluster of six conditions that strongly increases the risk of developing type 2 diabetes is known as __________________.
A)cardiovascular disease
B)pre-diabetes
C)central adiposity
D)metabolic syndrome
Q4) How does type 2 diabetes develop from early stages leading to a diagnosis?
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Chapter 19: Choosing Healthy Living for the Environment
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Q1) Which chemicals originally contribute to the depletion of the ozone layer?
A)carbon-oxides
B)chlorofluorocarbons
C)flourohydrochlorides
D)methyl chloroforms
Q2) When Peter returned to his favourite childhood pond,the water was a crystal-clear,deep blue instead of the muddy brown colour it used to be.He also noticed that there was no plant or animal life in the pond.What is the most probable cause for the change in the pond?
A)photochemical smog
B)hydrocarbons
C)acid rain
D)lead poisoning
Q3) Forests and lakes are showing damaging levels of sulphur deposition due to acid rain.
Q4) Which of the following is true about hydrocarbons?
A)They are also known as inorganic gases.
B)They are harmful as sole pollutants.
C)They combine with sunlight to produce various poisons.
D)Combination hydrocarbons have not been shown to be carcinogenic.
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Chapter 20: Preventing Violence, Abuse, and Injury
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Q1) Jim decided that he did not like the new carpet that Jenny had picked for their home,and as such,he injured Jenny.The most common form of injury,which was inflicted by Jim upon Jenny was ____________.
A)burns
B)scratches
C)cuts
D)bruises
Q2) The assumption that sexual assault of women is rare because official crime statistics show very few sexual assaults reported is an example of minimization.
Q3) Eric engaged in sexual intercourse which was unwanted by his date.According to a recent study cited in the text,what is the primary reason for male involvement in this type of act?
A)drug abuse
B)history of violence
C)male peer pressure
D)male socialization
Q4) The most common cause of injury among the elderly is falls.
A)True
B)False
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Chapter 21: Becoming a Wise Consumer of Health Services
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Q1) Some studies have shown acupuncture to be effective for treating cancer.
A)True
B)False
Q2) Jaycee travels to China to seek out a practitioner who uses a type of treatment that is based on administration of extremely diluted doses of potent natural agents that produce disease symptoms in healthy persons but will cure the disease in the sick.What type of practitioner is this?
A)a herbalist
B)a homeopathic
C)a naturopathic
D)a chiropractor
Q3) The ________ effect is an apparent cure brought about by a substance that has no medicinal value.
A)phantom
B)attribution
C)concurrent
D)placebo
Q4) Naturopaths believe that illness results from violations of natural principles of life in modern societies.
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Chapter 22: Preparing for Aging, Dying, and Death
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Q1) Which of the following is a characteristic of palliative care?
A)There is a primary care provider in charge of all patient needs.
B)Takes place in a special hospital ward.
C)Emphasis is on symptom relief.
D)Volunteers replace medical professionals as care providers.
Q2) What are the primary goals of palliative care?
Q3) Doctors thought Bernard was dead; however,he was in a state that simulated actual death,and he was resuscitated.What type of death is this?
A)apparent death
B)cell death
C)local death
D)functional death
Q4) When a dying person perceives his or her situation as "unfair," they are in the ________ stage of dying.
A)bargaining
B)anger
C)depression
D)denial
Q5) Many families consider a living will to be morally binding.
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Chapter 23: Focus on Financial Health
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Q1) If you feel guilty about your discretionary purchases you may suffer from _____________.
A)a guilty conscience
B)bipolar disorder
C)gambling addiction
D)a loss of control
Q2) Final exams are over and Alex is looking for a summer job to help him pay for school next year.However,since the economic downturn,he is finding it hard to find a job because _________.
A)he is looking for a relatively high-paying job
B)he is competing with a lot of other people who have lost their jobs
C)he is too qualified to do manual labour
D)he can't fit work into his busy social calendar.
Q3) Explain how some mental illnesses,such as being manic,can lead to loss of financial health.
Q4) Discuss three ways you can deal with stress resulting from your financial situation.
Q5) What steps can you take to reduce your financial stress?
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