Personal Health Study Guide Questions
Course Introduction
Personal Health is an introductory course designed to help students understand and improve their overall well-being through a comprehensive exploration of health-related topics. The course covers the physical, mental, emotional, and social dimensions of health, emphasizing factors such as nutrition, physical activity, stress management, substance use, disease prevention, and healthy relationships. Students will learn to assess their own health behaviors, identify risks, and develop strategies to make informed decisions that enhance their quality of life. Through lectures, discussions, and practical activities, the course encourages the adoption of lifelong healthy habits and personal responsibility for health.
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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) Predisposing,reinforcing,and enabling factors can be positive or negative.
A)True
B)False
Answer: True
Q2) Jessie visits her doctor annually and she practices breast self-examination.Her sex is known as a ________ factor,which influences her behaviour-change decision.
A)predisposing
B)ultimate
C)reinforcing
D)enabling
Answer: A
Q3) An example of making a healthy food choice would be _____________________.
A)eating more red meat
B)eating more white bread
C)eating more fruits and vegetables
D)drinking more coffee than water
Answer: C
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Chapter 2: Promoting and P Reserving Your Psychosocial Health
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Q1) Self-esteem refers to one's sense of self-respect or self-confidence.
Answer: Self-esteem is indeed the term used to describe a person's overall subjective sense of personal worth or value. It encompasses beliefs about oneself as well as emotional states, such as triumph, despair, pride, and shame. People with healthy self-esteem generally feel positive about themselves and about life in general, and they are also able to handle challenges better.
Q2) An external event such as a death of a spouse or partner can cause which type of depression?
A)clinical
B)neurosis
C)endogenous
D)exogenous
Answer: D
Q3) Six percent of Canadians age 18 and over suffered a major depressive episode.
A)True
B)False
Answer: True
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Chapter 3: Understanding and Copy With Lifes Stressors
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Q1) Twice a week after stressful days at work,Chaz goes to relaxation classes.Which of the following is true about the relaxation response his body goes through in class?
A)The reaction is the exact opposite of the stress response.
B)The change from "stressed" to "relaxed" should not be done too quickly.
C)The relaxation response can improve cardiovascular endurance.
D)The change in the body takes at least 1 hour to occur.
Answer: A
Q2) Type A people who also have a "toxic core" are generally _____________________.
A)angry, distrustful, and cynical
B)depressed and have low self-esteem
C)competitive, impatient, and angry
D)dysfunctional and vengeful
Answer: A
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) The spiritual practice that involves focused,nonjudgmental observation and the ability to be fully present in the moment is
A)contemplation
B)forgiveness
C)meditation
D)mindfulness
Q2) How does spiritual health contribute to physical health?
Q3) What role does religion play in spirituality?
A)Spirituality may or may not include participation in organized religion.
B)Religion is the same as spirituality.
C)Religion is the only parameter to determine a person's level of spirituality.
D)Spirituality and religion do not share any common elements.
Q4) A philosophy embraced by all major religions is the concept of _______________________.
A)regular attendance at religious services
B)prayer through music
C)a church as an organized group providing service to others
D)oneness with a greater power
Q5) What are some ways to improve spirituality by training the body?
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Chapter 5: Engaging in Physical Activity for Health, Fitness, and Performance
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Q1) Donald is a 20-year-old male.What would 60% of his maximum heart rate be?
A)110
B)120
C)130
D)140
Q2) One of the first steps to starting a physical activity program is completing a Physical Activity Readiness Questionnaire (PAR-Q).Describe what the PAR-Q is and discuss its role in physical fitness planning.
Q3) Kim enjoys a form of exercise that combines stretching,balance,coordination and meditation.This form of exercise is called ________________________________.
A)Pilates
B)Bikram Chi
C)Tao Exercise
D)Tai Chi
Q4) Explain how exercise can improve mental health and stress management.
Q5) Men are more commonly affected by runner's knee.
A)True
B)False
Q6) The two categories of fitness injuries are overuse and traumatic.
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Chapter 6: Eating for Optimal Health and Performance
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Q1) What are the food groups in Eating Well with Canada's Food Guide and how many servings of each are needed for males and females who are 19 - 50 years of age?
Q2) This mineral is necessary for the formation of hemoglobin,and is found in red meats.
A)zinc
B)iron
C)iodine
D)calcium
Q3) Calcium is an example of what type of mineral?
A)main mineral
B)micromineral
C)trace mineral
D)macromineral
Q4) Insoluble fibre has been found to reduce the risk of ________________.
A)metabolic disorders
B)several types of cancer
C)heart disease
D)anemia
Q5) What are the health benefits of a fibre-rich diet?
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Chapter 7: Managing Your Weight: Finding a Healthy Balance
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Q1) Which of the following best describes research findings on the genetics of obesity?
A)Statistics show a 20% chance of being obese with one obese parent.
B)Twin studies reveal little about genetic theory of obesity.
C)Studies show strong evidence that there is a major genetic influence in weight.
D)Twin studies support environmental, not genetic causes of obesity.
Q2) Christa is a marathon runner who has amenorrhea.What is the most probable cause of her condition?
A)lack of protein in the diet
B)extremely low body fat
C)dehydration
D)diabetes
Q3) What happens to the body during the process of hypertrophy?
A)There is an increase in the size of fat cells in the body.
B)Calorie input is less than calorie output.
C)Fat gain is not linked to the number of fat cells in the body.
D)The number of fat cells increases but only during adulthood.
Q4) About 60-70% of your daily calories are burned in the basal metabolic rate.
Q5) A common method of assessing abdominal body fat is known as waist circumference.
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Chapter 8: Focus on Body Image
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Q1) All of the following are American Psychological Association criteria for bulimia nervosa EXCEPT _____________________.
A)recurrent episodes of binge eating
B)recurrent inappropriate compensatory behaviour
C)body weight and shape unduly influence self-evaluation
D)an imbalance of neurotransmitters
Q2) A healthy body image is a key indicator of a person's _________________.
A)self-awareness
B)self-esteem
C)self-motivation
D)self-actualization
Q3) Compare and contrast compulsive exercise and the female athlete triad.
Q4) How would you recognize someone with an eating disorder? Include examples of observable behaviours or actions that would indicate that an individual may have a problem.
Q5) 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
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Chapter 9: Committing to Relationships and Sexual Health
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Q1) Julie has had several exclusive sexual relationships one after another throughout her life.This style of sequential relationships is called _____________________.
A)subsequent monogamy
B)sexually committed
C)serial exclusivity
D)serial monogamy
Q2) Stu and Dorothy are monogamous.This means they have _____________________.
A)extramarital sex
B)sexual involvement only with each other
C)open relationships
D)unlimited sexual partners
Q3) Emotional availability is the ability to give to and receive from others emotionally without fear of being hurt or rejected.
Q4) Oxytocin is known as the "cuddle chemical."
A)True
B)False
Q5) Monogamy is exclusive sexual involvement with one partner.
Q6) Voyeurism is the practice of observing other people for sexual gratification.
Q7) Erectile dysfunction is also known as impotence.
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Chapter 10: Considering Your Reproductive Choices
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Q1) Polycystic ovary syndrome is an endocrine disorder that is a leading cause of infertility,affecting approximately 5% of women.
Q2) Gamete intrafallopian transfer has a success rate of over 80%.
A)True
B)False
Q3) Sandra had a miscarriage after it was learned that there was the implantation of a fertilized egg outside her uterus.This is called a(n)____________.
A)pelvic pregnancy
B)hemolytic pregnancy
C)ectopic pregnancy
D)fallopian pregnancy
Q4) The Dalkon Shield is a form of cervical cap associated with high rates of pelvic inflammatory disease and sterility.
A)True
B)False
Q5) The effectiveness rate for withdrawal is higher than that of the IUD.
A)True
B)False
Q6) What is "Sudden Infant Death Syndrome?" What is recommended for prevention?
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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) Outline the ACOG (2008)and American Social Health Association (2011)recommendations to help you reduce your risk of contracting a sexually transmitted infection.
Q3) The most common causes of epididymitis are ___________________.
A)congenital
B)overuse
C)gonorrhea and chlamydia
D)syphilis and AIDS
Q4) Mutual masturbation is generally considered to be a ___________________ risk sexual activity
A)very low
B)low
C)moderate
D)high
Q5) Outline which sexual behaviours are high-risk,moderate-risk,low-risk and no-risk.
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Chapter 12: Recognizing Use, Misuse, Abuse, and Addiction to Drugs and
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Q1) An example of "set" in individual psychoactive drug responses is
A)smoking marijuana in a crowded restroom
B)taking cocaine during a rock concert
C)smoking marijuana alone, while depressed
D)using expensive paraphernalia to smoke marijuana
Q2) Which of the following is true about antibiotics?
A)They can kill off "helpful" bacteria in the body.
B)There is low potential for drug interaction.
C)They are also called prostaglandin inhibitors.
D)They are usually given through subcutaneous injection.
Q3) Detoxification from sedatives is usually mild.
A)True
B)False
Q4) Briefly explain and provide an example for "set" and "setting" in an individual response to psychoactive drugs.(Examples to this question may vary.)
Q5) Analgesics are known as prostaglandin inhibitors.
Q6) Over-the-counter medication rarely causes synergism problems.
A)True
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Chapter 13: Using Alcohol, Tobacco, and Caffeine
Responsibly and Refraining From
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Q1) Smokeless tobacco is not as addictive as cigarettes.
A)True
B)False
Q2) Carlos has a chronic liver inflammation from drinking.What is his condition called?
A)fibrosis
B)lipidosis
C)alcoholic hepatitis
D)fatty liver
Q3) Alcohol is the most popular and widely used drug in Canada.
A)True
B)False
Q4) Snuff is a stringy type of tobacco that is placed in the mouth and then sucked or chewed.
A)True
B)False
Q5) During fermentation,at an alcohol concentration of 20%,the alcohol kills the yeast and halts the chemical reactions producing it.
A)True
B)False
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Chapter 14: Understanding Illicit Drugs
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Q1) Amphetamine prescriptions are more popular today than in the past.
A)True
B)False
Q2) Which of the following best describes the research findings on marijuana and reproductive system?
A)Research in this area is inconclusive.
B)Marijuana inhibits sperm production.
C)Marijuana inhibits ova production.
D)Research shows an increase in impotence.
Q3) Ecstasy is a deliriant.
A)True
B)False
Q4) The percentage of THC in marijuana has decreased over the years.
A)True
B)False
Q5) Sasha uses the form of marijuana that may contain 70% THC.What form is it?
A)leaves
B)hashish
C)hash oil
D)joints
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Chapter 15: A: Focus on Improving Your Sleep
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Q1) Due to her job,Jessica sleeps 5 o 6 hours per night no weekends.Which of the following is the best strategy for her to resolve her sleep debt?
A)She can't make up for lost sleep.
B)She can sleep 12 hours one night per week and 6 to 7 hours the other nights
C)She can readjust her sleep needs by sleeping 5 to 6 hours every night
D)She can sleep 9 hours per night Monday night through Friday night
Q2) During which stage of sleep does a person disengage from the environment?
A)1
B)2
C)3
D)4
Q3) When you feel groggy and disoriented after a long nap,you are experiencing
A)sleep apnea
B)narcolepsy
C)insomnia
D)sleep inertia
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) Radiotherapy destroys healthy cells while treating malignant cells.
A)True
B)False
Q2) Under normal circumstances,the human body contains approximately 6 litres of blood.
Q3) When Dee is in a highly stressful situation,her heart may beat up to ________ times a minute.
A)80
B)100
C)150
D)200
Q4) Miguel has been a construction worker for 20 years.What fibrous carcinogen,once widely used in construction,was he exposed to?
A)nickel chromate
B)benzene
C)asbestos
D)vinyl chloride
Q5) Name and briefly describe the four classifications of cancer.Provide an example of each.
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Chapter 17: Controlling Risk for Infectious and
Non-Infectious Conditions
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Q1) Which of the following is true about the ELISA test?
A)It is a conservative test that errs on the side of caution.
B)It produces more false negative results than false positives.
C)It is a predictor of whether or not someone will develop AIDS.
D)It was originally designed to screen for other STIs.
Q2) Colitis is caused by experienced prolonged,excess stress levels.
A)True
B)False
Q3) Garrett's eyes and skin have a yellowish tint and he has dark yellow urine.What is the most probable cause of his condition?
A)Epstein-Barr
B)rickettsia
C)Legionnaire's disease
D)hepatitis
Q4) 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.
Q5) Another term for elevated blood sugar levels is hyperglycemia.
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Chapter 18: A: Focus on Diabetes
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Q1) Diabetes can result in weight loss because ______________.
A)so many calories are lost in the glucose that passes into the urine.
B)appetite is suppressed due to high blood sugar
C)a diabetic burns more calories during a given activity
D)excessive urination means loss of water weight
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 state in which the body's cells fail to respond to the effects of insulin is
A)hyperglycemia
B)hypoglycemia
C)insulin resistance
D)diabetic coma
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 of the following statements about particulates is true?
A)They are brownish gaseous substances from the burning of fossil fuels.
B)Cigarette smoke releases particulates.
C)They can erode plastic materials.
D)They have not been shown to be carcinogenic.
Q2) Gary prefers to heat his new home with his wood stove.What does he need to know about wood stove pollution?
A)It will not emit much carbon monoxide.
B)Burning seasoned wood will reduce the amount of particulates.
C)Wood smoke does not produce sulphur dioxide.
D)Wood stove smoke is stronger than smoking 2 packs of cigarettes daily.
Q3) Municipal hazardous waste is outstripping available landfills sites.
A)True
B)False
Q4) Anica and Arturo are both suffering from respiratory problems as a result of lung irritations from sulphur dioxide and ________.
A)carbon monoxide
B)particulates
C)lead
D)hydrogen chloride
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Chapter 20: Preventing Violence, Abuse, and Injury
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Q1) The first thing a woman should do after she has been sexually assaulted is to bathe or shower.
A)True
B)False
Q2) Using the list of predisposing factors for suicide,explain why Canadian First Nation Youth are at a greater risk than the rest of the Canadian population.
Q3) Which of the following best describes Phase Three of the cycle of violence?
A)The woman can no longer predict the violent acts.
B)The batterer swears he will never be violent again.
C)Minor battering occurs, but the woman becomes more nurturant.
D)The woman is intent on anticipating spouse's needs in order to avoid abuse.
Q4) Women abuse men in 20% of all reported cases.
A)True B)False
Q5) Any act in which one person is sexually intimate with another person without that other person's consent is called sexual coercion.
A)True
B)False
Q6) Describe the three phases of the Cycle of Violence Theory.
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Chapter 21: Becoming a Wise Consumer of Health Services
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Q1) Which of the following is true about chiropractors?
A)Chiropractors have less training and take fewer courses than allopathic non-specialized physician.
B)Recent research has shown that chiropractors were more successful in treating certain types of chronic pain such as lower back pain, neck pain and headaches.
C)Medical doctors and chiropractors maintain an adversarial relationship.
D)Chiropractors are federally licensed and regulated.
Q2) Increasingly,people are turning to non-allopathic or alternative medical care from providers other than licensed medical doctors.
A)True
B)False
Q3) Because homeopathic medicine uses natural plants,it is always safe to use this type of therapy.
A)True
B)False
Q4) A type of treatment that does not involve an overnight stay in a hospital is referred to as outpatient or ambulatory care.
Q5) The dominant model of medicine in Canada is fee-for-service.
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Chapter 22: Preparing for Aging, Dying, and Death
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Q1) Living wills can ease the emotional burden on family members.
A)True
B)False
Q2) Bayardo suffers from an increased pressure within his eyeball.This problem is called _______________.
A)a cataract
B)hypertension
C)elevated pressure
D)glaucoma
Q3) About 70% of all fractures among those over age 45 result form osteoporosis.
A)True
B)False
Q4) Martha is a 70-year-old and falls into the category of the ________________.
A)young-old
B)middle-old
C)old-old
D)chronologically old
Q5) List the five examples that promote social death.
Q6) The loss a person feels when someone close to them dies is called bereavement.
Q7) A disorder in which the lens of the eye becomes clouded is called cataracts.
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Chapter 23: Focus on Financial Health
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Q1) Nearly __________ of students are concerned about their ability to pay for their education.
A)56%
B)60%
C)66%
D)70%
Q2) Your financial health will _________________ throughout your life.
A)remain stable
B)decrease
C)increase
D)fluctuate
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) When most people get a raise they end up ___________.
A)saving the extra money
B)rewarding themselves
C)donating the first paycheque
D)investing the money
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