Personal Health
Exam Materials
Course Introduction
Personal Health is an introductory course designed to provide students with foundational knowledge and practical strategies for achieving and maintaining optimal health and well-being. The course explores the interrelationship between physical, mental, emotional, and social health, emphasizing the importance of healthy lifestyle choices in areas such as nutrition, physical fitness, stress management, sexual health, substance use prevention, disease prevention, and safety. Through a combination of lectures, discussions, and self-assessments, students will examine current health issues, identify personal risk factors, and develop individualized plans to improve and sustain their own health throughout their lives.
Recommended Textbook
Your Health Today Choices in a Changing Society 6th Edition by Michael L. Teague
Available Study Resources on Quizplus
18 Chapters
1797 Verified Questions
1797 Flashcards
Source URL: https://quizplus.com/study-set/2096 Page 2
Chapter 1: Self,Family,and Community
Available Study Resources on Quizplus for this Chatper
102 Verified Questions
102 Flashcards
Source URL: https://quizplus.com/quiz/136814
Sample Questions
Q1) What information found in a family health tree indicates that a disease might have a genetic link?
A) presence of a disease in family members with poor health habits
B) onset of a disease at a late age
C) appearance of a disease in one family member
D) a family member with multiple cancers
Answer: D
Q2) What is the main purpose of creating a family health tree?
A) to discover your personal health risks and strengths
B) to identify environmental factors that influence your health
C) to illustrate patterns of lifestyle habits in your family
D) to estimate your life expectancy
Answer: A
Q3) The aspect of personal health that is most within your control is
A) genetic inheritance.
B) human biology.
C) environment.
D) lifestyle.
Answer: D
To view all questions and flashcards with answers, click on the resource link above.
Page 3
Chapter 2: Mental Health and Stress
Available Study Resources on Quizplus for this Chatper
118 Verified Questions
118 Flashcards
Source URL: https://quizplus.com/quiz/41748
Sample Questions
Q1) The ________ response,or stress response,prepares us with a burst of energy to deal with threats or danger.
Answer: fight-or-flight
Q2) The second phase people go through after the loss of a loved one is ________.
Answer: separation
Q3) Which of the following is recommended for someone who has just lost a loved one?
A) Set a timetable for grieving.
B) Spend time alone, away from your social network.
C) Eat well, exercise, and get plenty of rest.
D) Focus on others rather than on your loss.
Answer: C
Q4) When a person with a physiological dependence on a substance needs higher and higher doses to achieve a high,that person is experiencing the characteristic signs of A) a compulsion.
B) loss of interest.
C) tolerance.
D) withdrawal.
Answer: C
To view all questions and flashcards with answers, click on the resource link above.
4
Chapter 3: Social Connections
Available Study Resources on Quizplus for this Chatper
79 Verified Questions
79 Flashcards
Source URL: https://quizplus.com/quiz/184628
Sample Questions
Q1) In Sternberg's triangular theory of love,love with intimacy,passion,and commitment is known as companionate love.
A)True
B)False
Answer: False
Q2) Androgynous individuals display characteristics or perform tasks traditionally associated with the both sexes.
A)True
B)False
Answer: True
Q3) Individuals that are ________ experience emotional and sexual attraction to members of the opposite sex.
Answer: heterosexual
Q4) A good deal of communication takes place through facial expressions,eye contact,gestures,body position,and other forms of ________ communication.
Answer: nonverbal
Q5) Friendships are ________ relationships based on mutual liking and caring. Answer: reciprocal
To view all questions and flashcards with answers, click on the resource link above. Page 5
Available
Study
Chapter 4: Sleep
Resources on Quizplus for this Chatper
80 Verified Questions
80 Flashcards
Source URL: https://quizplus.com/quiz/181536
Sample Questions
Q1) When dreaming,an individual has periods of no muscle tone or movement,except for eyes,diaphragm,nasal membranes,and erectile tissue.
A)True
B)False
Q2) Microscopic insects that feed on dead skin cells and primarily live in pillows and mattresses are called ________.
Q3) People with ________ disorder will rise out of an apparent deep sleep and act as if they are awake.
Q4) Which of the following statements about human sleep cycles is true?
A) After each successive cycle, time spent in REM sleep decreases by half.
B) Typically, an individual experiences four to five sleep cycles each night.
C) The sleep cycle pattern is consistent for an individual across the lifespan.
D) The time spent in stages 3 and 4 of NREM sleep increases in the later sleep cycles.
Q5) Melatonin is naturally secreted by the pineal gland in response to darkness; it lowers body temperature and causes drowsiness.
A)True
B)False
Q6) The more common type of sleep apnea is ________ sleep apnea.
To view all questions and flashcards with answers, click on the resource link above. Page 6
Chapter 5: Nutrition
Available Study Resources on Quizplus for this Chatper
113 Verified Questions
113 Flashcards
Source URL: https://quizplus.com/quiz/181537
Sample Questions
Q1) The main purpose of proteins is to
A) protect body organs and membranes.
B) help regulate body temperature.
C) build and maintain body tissue.
D) provide energy for the brain.
Q2) Which of the following statements about sodium intake is true?
A) Most people should not try to reduce their sodium intake.
B) Most of the sodium in our diets comes from sources other than salt.
C) The maximum recommended sodium intake for adults is 100 milligrams per day.
D) Sodium is an essential nutrient, but we only need about 1/10 of a teaspoon per day.
Q3) Substances in foods that neutralize the effects of free radicals are called ________.
Q4) The ________ Macronutrient Distribution Range is the amount of a particular nutrient an individual can consume without risking chronic disease.
Q5) Research has not demonstrated that organic foods are healthier and safer than conventionally grown foods.
A)True
B)False
To view all questions and flashcards with answers, click on the resource link above. Page 7
Chapter 6: Fitness
Available Study Resources on Quizplus for this Chatper
82 Verified Questions
82 Flashcards
Source URL: https://quizplus.com/quiz/41752
Sample Questions
Q1) Activity that requires any type of movement is ________ activity.
Q2) When does the most significant drop in physical activity typically occur in people's lives?
A) early middle school years
B) later high school years and freshman year of college
C) later college years and immediately following D) the years following the birth of children
Q3) The metatarsals are a common site for a type of overuse injury known as a(n)________ fracture,which is more likely to happen in females than males due to less bone density.
Q4) Mandy,age 25,wants to lose some weight she gained over the holiday season.Mandy's resting heart rate is 75 and her target heart rate objective is 75 percent.Using the maximum heart rate formula,what is Mandy's target heart rate for exercise?
A) 105
B) 146
C) 190
D) 200
Q5) Muscular ________ is the capacity of a muscle to exert force against a resistance.
To view all questions and flashcards with answers, click on the resource link above. Page 8
Chapter 7: Body Weight and Body Composition
Available Study Resources on Quizplus for this Chatper
82 Verified Questions
82 Flashcards
Source URL: https://quizplus.com/quiz/181540
Sample Questions
Q1) Recognizing obesity as a chronic degenerative condition may help individuals,health insurance companies,and health care providers move away from the current "________" mentality.
Q2) Which of the following statements about body fat percentages is true?
A) Body fat percentage for women decreases during puberty.
B) Average body fat percentage does not differ by gender.
C) Some hormones cannot be produced when body fat falls below a certain threshold.
D) Ethnicity has no influence on body fat percentage.
Q3) A person who is genetically predisposed to be obese cannot improve his or her overall health through moderate lifestyle changes.
A)True
B)False
Q4) Measuring body weight in relationship to height,a body mass ________ uses the unit kilograms (of body weight)per square meter (body height squared).
Q5) The "yo-yo dieting" effect of repeated cycles in which a person loses weight only to be followed by new gain in weight is referred to as ________.
Q6) A pound of body fat stores about ________ calories.
To view all questions and flashcards with answers, click on the resource link above.
Page 9
Chapter 8: Body Image
Available Study Resources on Quizplus for this Chatper
95 Verified Questions
95 Flashcards
Source URL: https://quizplus.com/quiz/181539
Sample Questions
Q1) The eating disorder in which an individual shows binge eating behavior without the vomiting or purging of bulimia is called ________.
Q2) In sports,women who have the LEAST risk of eating disorders are those who compete in
A) elite sports that emphasize muscle strength.
B) nonelite sports that do not emphasize leanness.
C) elite sports that emphasize leanness.
D) nonelite sports that emphasize leanness.
Q3) Today,those who are close to an individual with an eating disorder have a hard time recognizing it because dieting,exercise,and food preoccupation have become an accepted part of our culture.
A)True
B)False
Q4) Unrealistic media messages about a super-sized body can lead to a condition known as muscle ________,which involves a perception of one's muscle size that is significantly different from reality.
Q5) Females have the same rates of eating disorders as males.
A)True
B)False
To view all questions and flashcards with answers, click on the resource link above. Page 10
Chapter 9: Alcohol and Tobacco
Available Study Resources on Quizplus for this Chatper
112 Verified Questions
112 Flashcards
Source URL: https://quizplus.com/quiz/41755
Sample Questions
Q1) Because e-cigarettes contain no tobacco,they can be purchased without proof of age.
A)True
B)False
Q2) All of the following factors speed the absorption of alcohol,EXCEPT
A) alcohol concentration in the drink.
B) carbonation.
C) anger.
D) nicotine.
Q3) Spit tobacco is believed to cause about 10 to 15 percent of ________ cancers.
Q4) The enzyme ________ converts alcohol to acetaldehyde in the liver.
Q5) Cigarette smokers are more at risk for oral cancers than are cigar smokers.
A)True
B)False
Q6) There are two main lines of defense for maintaining prolonged abstinence from smoking: avoiding high-risk situations,and developing ________ mechanisms.
Q7) In the brain,nicotine stimulates the release of endorphins.
A)True
B)False
To view all questions and flashcards with answers, click on the resource link above. Page 11
Q8) The 1998 ________ Settlement Agreement banned tobacco billboard advertising.
Chapter 10: Drugs
Available Study Resources on Quizplus for this Chatper
79 Verified Questions
79 Flashcards
Source URL: https://quizplus.com/quiz/181542
Sample Questions
Q1) Most individuals who abuse prescription drugs get them from a friend or relative for free.
A)True
B)False
Q2) A(n)________ is any substance other than food that affects the structure or function of the body through its chemical action.
Q3) Which type of drug has never played a role in health care?
A) opiates
B) inhalants
C) stimulants
D) depressants
Q4) Also known as tranquilizers,________ are used to control panic attacks and anxiety disorders.
Q5) Which of the following is a central nervous system stimulant?
A) LSD
B) OxyContin
C) cocaine
D) barbiturates
Q6) Generally viewed as harmful,________ drugs are unlawful to possess or use.
Page 12
To view all questions and flashcards with answers, click on the resource link above.
Chapter 11: Sexual Health
Available Study Resources on Quizplus for this Chatper
108 Verified Questions
108 Flashcards
Source URL: https://quizplus.com/quiz/41757
Sample Questions
Q1) Safer sex activities are those that do not involve the exchange of ________.
Q2) Oral stimulation of the male genitals with the tongue,lips,and mouth is called ________.
Q3) Which of the following is NOT part of a woman's external genitalia?
A) vagina
B) clitoris
C) mons pubis
D) labia majora
Q4) The increased risk of osteoporosis after menopause is the result of a decrease in production of
A) estrogen.
B) progestin.
C) testosterone.
D) androgens.
Q5) Which of the following does NOT cause penile pain during intercourse?
A) Peyronie's disease
B) gonorrhea and chlamydia
C) Kegel contractions
D) infections of the prostate
Q6) Virtual sexual encounters on the Internet are known as ________.
Page 13
To view all questions and flashcards with answers, click on the resource link above.
Chapter 12: Reproductive Choices
Available Study Resources on Quizplus for this Chatper
86 Verified Questions
86 Flashcards
Source URL: https://quizplus.com/quiz/41758
Sample Questions
Q1) Which of the following statements about abortion is FALSE?
A) The 1973 decision in the case of Roe v. legalized abortion in the United States.
B) The legality of abortion does not alter the rates of women seeking the procedure, but it does alter its safety.
C) Currently, the most common method of elective abortion is surgical abortion.
D) Both medical and surgical abortions can be performed throughout the first 12 weeks of gestation.
Q2) Which of the following statements about infertility is FALSE?
A) Delaying childbearing reduces the chance of becoming pregnant.
B) Genetics, infections, and environmental exposures can all be factors in infertility.
C) In about half of cases, infertility stems from male factors.
D) Infertility is defined as the inability to become pregnant after 12 months of sexual intercourse without using any form of contraception.
Q3) Also referred to as the morning-after pill,________ can prevent pregnancy after unprotected vaginal intercourse.
Q4) The period from week 8 to birth is called the ________ period.
Q5) Currently,the most common method of elective abortion is ________ abortion.
To view all questions and flashcards with answers, click on the resource link above.
Page 14
Chapter 13: Infectious Diseases
Available Study Resources on Quizplus for this Chatper
106 Verified Questions
106 Flashcards
Source URL: https://quizplus.com/quiz/181543
Sample Questions
Q1) Viruses are able to replicate and multiply on their own.
A)True
B)False
Q2) A(n)________,consisting of a piece of DNA or RNA and a protein coat,is a microorganism that requires the use of another organism's cells to grow and divide.
Q3) The ________ is a system of cells and chemicals in the body that recognizes invading organisms and substances and works to get rid of them or make them harmless.
Q4) Serious reactions to major vaccinations are surprisingly common.
A)True
B)False
Q5) Hepatitis C most severely affects which area of the body?
A) heart
B) kidneys
C) liver
D) small intestine
Q6) The screening test for cervical cancer or precancerous lesions in women is called the ________ test.
Q7) The most common infectious disease worldwide is ________.
Page 15
To view all questions and flashcards with answers, click on the resource link above.
Chapter 14: Cardiovascular Disease,Diabetes,and Chronic Lung Diseases
Available Study Resources on Quizplus for this Chatper
117 Verified Questions
117 Flashcards
Source URL: https://quizplus.com/quiz/41760
Sample Questions
Q1) Brightly colored fruits and vegetables and nuts and seeds are high in important antioxidants.
A)True
B)False
Q2) People with diabetes are particularly susceptible to atherosclerosis.
A)True
B)False
Q3) High blood levels of ________,an amino acid,have been linked to increased risks of cardiovascular disease.
Q4) Dietary changes,exercise,and weight loss can prevent or help to delay the onset of diabetes.
A)True
B)False
Q5) Which of the following is NOT one of the major controllable risk factors known to increase the likelihood of cardiovascular disease?
A) tobacco use
B) hypertension
C) vitamin deficiency
D) high LDL cholesterol
To view all questions and flashcards with answers, click on the resource link above. Page 16
Chapter 15: Cancer
Available Study Resources on Quizplus for this Chatper
107 Verified Questions
107 Flashcards
Source URL: https://quizplus.com/quiz/41761
Sample Questions
Q1) Which of the following is NOT among the risk factors for breast cancer?
A) late onset of menopause
B) older age
C) late onset of menarche (menstruation)
D) family history of mother with breast cancer
Q2) A combination of events must occur for the development of ________,the replication of a single cell to produce thousands of copies of itself.
Q3) Which of the following statements about ovarian cancer is FALSE?
A) BRCA1 and BRCA2 genes are associated with an increased risk of ovarian cancer.
B) A genetic predisposition is the strongest risk factor for ovarian cancer.
C) Removal of the ovaries decreases the risk of ovarian cancer.
D) Women with a genetic predisposition for ovarian cancer have about a 10 percent chance of developing ovarian cancer.
Q4) Several screening tests are available for colon cancer,such as the ________,which evaluates the entire colon and involves inserting a fiber optic scope into the colon through the rectum by a heath provider.
Q5) An abnormal growth or lump within the body is,in general terms,a(n)________.
Q6) A cancer is said to be ________ if it grows slowly and is unlikely to spread.
To view all questions and flashcards with answers, click on the resource link above. Page 17
Chapter 16: Injury and Violence
Available Study Resources on Quizplus for this Chatper
113 Verified Questions
113 Flashcards
Source URL: https://quizplus.com/quiz/181728
Sample Questions
Q1) How often should batteries be replaced in battery-powered smoke detectors?
A) every 3 to 6 months
B) every 6 to 9 months
C) every 6 to 12 months
D) every 12 months
Q2) A person who is sexually attracted to and aroused by children is a
A) child molester.
B) pornographer.
C) pedophile.
D) sodomist.
Q3) The type of driving that can help reduce the risk of injury at the hands of people who drive improperly is referred to as ________ driving.
Q4) Soft tissue injuries that occur when motion tasks are regularly performed in ergonomically incorrect ways are called ________ strain injuries.
Q5) What are the most reliable risk factors for violence?
A) substance abuse and child abuse
B) sex and education
C) age and sex
D) race and age
To view all questions and flashcards with answers, click on the resource link above. Page 18
Chapter 17: Complementary and Integrative Medicine
Available Study Resources on Quizplus for this Chatper
117 Verified Questions
117 Flashcards
Source URL: https://quizplus.com/quiz/181729
Sample Questions
Q1) The specific term used to describe the use of conventional medicine in combination with complementary health practices that have been proven safe and effective is
Q2) Herbal medicines are regulated under the A) Food and Drug Administration.
B) Dietary Supplement and Health Education Act.
C) Centers for Disease Control.
D) Herbal Medicine Act.
Q3) The complementary health domain natural products includes all of the following EXCEPT
A) naturopathy.
B) megavitamins.
C) herbal medicine.
D) dietary supplements.
Q4) Herbal medications do not interact with other types of medications.
A)True
B)False
Q5) Traditional Chinese medicine,Ayurveda,homeopathy,and naturopathy are all considered ________ medical systems.
Page 19
Q6) Garlic is a(n)________ food that improves energy.
To view all questions and flashcards with answers, click on the resource link above.
Chapter 18: Environmental Issues
Available Study Resources on Quizplus for this Chatper
100 Verified Questions
100 Flashcards
Source URL: https://quizplus.com/quiz/181730
Sample Questions
Q1) Any chemical,biological,or physical change in water quality that has a harmful effect on living organisms or makes it unsuitable for desired use is called water ________.
Q2) Which of the following is NOT among the projected effects of climate change?
A) more extreme weather events
B) increased drought
C) a worldwide drop in rain volumes
D) shrinking ice and a rising sea
Q3) Scientists estimate that about ________ percent of the earth's water is available for human use.
A) 0.014
B) 1.0
C) 12.0
D) 25.0
Q4) The burning of coal and oil significantly contributes to industrial smog.
A)True
B)False
Q5) The presence of one or more chemicals in the atmosphere that are of sufficient quality and quantity to cause harm to all forms of life and materials is referred to as ________ pollution.
To view all questions and flashcards with answers, click on the resource link above. Page 20