Principles of Health Final
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Course Introduction
Principles of Health provides an overview of the fundamental concepts and practices that govern individual and community health. The course explores key topics such as wellness, disease prevention, nutrition, mental health, physical fitness, and the influence of environmental and social factors on well-being. Students will examine health behaviors, learn strategies for making informed decisions, and analyze the role of health in modern society. By understanding both scientific principles and practical approaches, students will be empowered to take proactive steps toward maintaining personal health and promoting public health within diverse populations.
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An Invitation to Health Building Your Future Brief Edition 8th Edition by Dianne Hales
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Chapter 1: Your Invitation to a Healthy Future
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Q1) The relationship your world has on well-being defines:
A)air pollution.
B)environmental health.
C)physical health.
D)social health.
Answer: B
Q2) efforts made to increase support to reduce problems in healthy people
A)holistic
B)socialhealth
C)HealthyPeople2020
D)men
E)prevention
F)wellness
G)environmentalhealth
H)women
I)healthbeliefmodel
J)protection
Answer: E
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Chapter 2: Psychological and Spiritual Well-Being
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Q1) Which of the following statements is FALSE with regards to self-esteem?
A)Individuals who welcome positive thoughts can bolster self-esteem.
B)Feeling a lack of encouragement as a child can influence an adult's self-esteem.
C)You are born with self-esteem.
D)Self-esteem is based on internal factors.
Answer: C
Q2) Which is more likely to occur with sleep deprivation?
A)enhanced memory recall
B)weight gain by altering metabolism
C)less stress
D)more production of influenza-fighting antibodies
Answer: B
Q3) According to Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs,which of the following would be achieved by individuals who function at the highest possible level?
A)marital bliss
B)terminal happiness
C)self-actualization
D)basic fulfillment
Answer: C
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Chapter 3: Personal Stress Management
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Q1) Write yourself an exercise plan to reduce stress buildup in your life.Discuss when you will use this stress reduction exercise plan.
Answer: Breathing-slow, deep breathing
Meditation-quiet sitting and breathing techniques
Exercise-regular physical activity
Mindfulness-experiencing the present moment
Yoga-practice union of mind/body/spirit
Guided imagery-visualizing oneself in a state of calmness
Laughter-use humor to cope
Progressive relaxation - tensing and relaxing muscles
Resilience -looking at challenges as positive learning experiences
Journaling-write down feelings
Q2) Stress is a(n):
A)homeostatic response.
B)resistant force on the body.
C)anxiety disorder.
D)nonspecific response of the body to any demand that is made.
Answer: D
Q3) Violent aggressive driving is called __________ __________.
Answer: road rage
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Chapter 4: Your Social Health
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Q1) The ability to interact effectively,fulfill social roles,and develop satisfying relationships refers to:
A)sexual health.
B)emotional health.
C)social health.
D)psychological health.
Q2) Mature love is a complex combination of all of the following EXCEPT: A)commitment.
B)control.
C)tenderness.
D)excitement.
Q3) Which of the following is true regarding same-sex marriages?
A)There are no legal same-sex marriages.
B)Researchers have found differences in the physical well-being of same-sex marriages compared to heterosexual marriages.
C)There are more same-sex marriages than heterosexual marriages performed annually in the U.S.
D)The same-sex marriage debate has sparked intense controversy.
Q4) What is a "fragile family" and what are the risks involved in those families?
Q5) "Relationship addiction" is also known as __________.
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Chapter 5: Personal Nutrition
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Q1) In 2011,the USDA introduced a new food pattern icon to serve as a visual reminder for healthy eating called:
A)MyPyramid.
B)MyMeal.
C)MyPlate.
D)MyGuidelines.
Q2) Critique the various types of vegetarian diets,discussing the safest and healthiest options.What are the advantages and disadvantages of vegetarian diets?
Q3) Nutrients required by the body in the greatest amounts are:
A)micronutrients.
B)essential nutrients.
C)macronutrients.
D)minerals.
Q4) Which of the following helps put carbohydrates,fats,and proteins to use and helps in manufacturing blood cells and hormones?
A)phytochemicals
B)triglycerides
C)vitamins
D)trans fat
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Chapter 6: Managing Your Weight
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Q1) The number of calories needed to sustain one's body at rest is known as the
Q2) feeling of fullness after eating
A)hunger
B)eating disorders
C)basal metabolic rate (BMR)
D)overweight
E)anorexia
F)satiety
G)binge eating
H)severe obesity
I)body mass index (BMI)
J)appetite
Q3) Which of the following is an example of binge eating?
A)rapidly consuming large quantities of food in a short time
B)picking at food and selecting only certain things to eat
C)purging after consuming large amounts of food
D)strictly adhering to minute quantities or low-calorie consumption
Q4) In order to avoid yo-yo syndrome and overcome its negative effects,individuals should ____________________.
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Chapter 7: The Joy of Fitness
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Q1) Which of the following statements concerning cooling down after exercise is NOT true?
A)If you do not cool down properly after exercise,blood can pool in your legs.
B)Suddenly stopping after vigorous exercise is alright as long as you stretch for a few minutes.
C)Keep moving after vigorous exercise so that an adequate supply of blood can get to the heart.
D)Ideally,you should walk 5-10 minutes after vigorous exercise to end your workout session.
Q2) If you have been sedentary and want to begin a running program,your first step should be:
A)walking.
B)distance running.
C)jogging.
D)interval training.
Q3) When you start any aerobic workout,your first step should be:
A)stretching.
B)aerobic activity.
C)warming up.
D)cooling down.
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Chapter 8: Sexual Health
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Q1) All of the following are true statements about HIV testing EXCEPT:
A)It can be anonymous.
B)Home testing is not possible.
C)HIV tests measure antibodies.
D)A negative result may not be accurate.
Q2) voluntarily not having sex
A)abstinence
B)gay
C)chancroid
D)masturbation
E)erogenous
F)transgender
G)circumcision
H)ovulation
I)herpes simplex
J)pelvic inflammatory disease
Q3) _______________ means having a gender identity that is different from one's biological sex.
Q4) The _____ _______________ are two tubes that carry sperm from the epididymis into the urethra.
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Chapter 9: Contraception and Reproduction
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Q1) An abortion where the cervix is dilated and a suction tip is inserted to draw out the contents through a vacuum system is called:
A)a spontaneous abortion.
B)suction curettage.
C)a medical abortion.
D)a partial birth abortion.
Q2) female sterilization
A)embryo
B)labor
C)contraception
D)coitus interruptus
E)tubal ligation
F)infertility
G)miscarriage
H)Ortho Evra Patch
I)barrier
J)fetus
Q3) When a baby is delivered through an incision in the abdomen and uterus,it is called a(n)____________________ delivery.
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Chapter 10: Major Diseases
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Q1) An inflammation and/or infection of the liver caused by a virus is probably:
A)meningitis.
B)mononucleosis
C)hepatitis
D)chronic-fatigue syndrome.
Q2) A ___________ occurs when the blood supply to the brain is blocked.
Q3) Which of the following is not an increased risk factor for breast cancer?
A)Family history.
B)Having a first period before age 12.
C)A woman having her first child in her twenties.
D)Sedentary lifestyle.
Q4) Describe the two types of stroke.Then identify three risk factors for stroke.
Q5) _________________ mellitus is a disease in which the inadequate production of insulin leads to failure of the body tissues to break down carbohydrates at a normal rate.
Q6) Which of the following statements about strokes is NOT true?
A)Strokes occur when blood supply to the brain is blocked.
B)The incidence of stroke among those ages 20 to 45 is increasing.
C)Men have more strokes than women.
D)There are two types of stroke,ischemic and hemorrhagic.
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Chapter 11: Addictions
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Q1) ____________________ is a white crystalline powder extracted from the leaves of the coca plant.
Q2) The drugs that most often provoke allergic responses are ____________________.
Q3) date-rape
A)opioid
B)GHB
C)poisonousness
D)marijuana
E)ketamine
F)barbiturates
G)hallucinogen
H)ecstasy
I)inhalants
J)amphetamines
Q4) Over-the-counter drugs:
A)are not sold in pharmacies.
B)do not have dangerous side effects.
C)are often misused.
D)can only be purchased with a prescription.
Q5) The___________ name for a drug is the same as its chemical name.
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Chapter 12: Alcohol and Tobacco
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Q1) Consuming alcoholic beverages before going out to bars or parties is called ____________________ drinking.
Q2) Alcohol contains how many calories per gram?
A)12
B)7
C)15
D)16
Q3) Describe four forms of tobacco other than traditional cigarettes.Discuss how each one affects the body.
Q4) Which of the following statements regarding the effects of alcohol is NOT true?
A)Alcohol is a diuretic.
B)The alcohol in a typical drink reaches the bloodstream in about 15 minutes.
C)Alcohol raises body temperature.
D)Alcohol is directly absorbed into the bloodstream through the stomach walls.
Q5) The most common reason people drink is:
A)to get drunk.
B)to relax.
C)to heighten their sense of masculinity or femininity.
D)to forget about relationship issues.
Q6) Discuss five things that influence how alcohol affects the body.
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Chapter 13: Consumer Health
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Q1) All of the following are alternative medical systems EXCEPT:
A)Ayurveda.
B)quackery.
C)homeopathy.
D)naturopathy.
Q2) Which of the following is not a category of CAM therapies?
A)Energy therapies
B)Mind/body medicine
C)Manipulative and body based methods
D)Conventional medicine
Q3) Which of the following has become the predominant form of health care in the United States?
A)Managed Care
B)Health Maintenance Organizations
C)Preferred Provider Organizations
D)Point of Service Plans
Q4) __________ __________ are measurements of physiological functioning,specifically temperature,blood pressure,pulse rate,and respiration rate.
Q5) The inflammation of the gums is called __________.
Q6) List your vital signs and explain what is within normal range for you.
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Chapter 14: Protecting Yourself and Your Environment
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Q1) What is precycling and recycling? Describe three ways that recycling helps the environment.
Q2) List three indoor pollutants and describe the problems they cause.
Q3) Tobacco residue is now being called __________ __________.
Q4) The second leading cause of injury-related death in the U.S.is from:
A)guns.
B)falls.
C)fires.
D)drowning.
Q5) __________ __________ are invisible electric and magnetic fields generated by an electrically charged conductor.
Q6) Environmental agents that trigger changes,or mutations,in the genetic material of living cells are called ____________.
Q7) Willful,repeated,and malicious following,harassing,or threatening of another person is __________.
Q8) ___________ _______________ is sexual behavior that violates a person's right to choose when and with whom to have sex.
Q9) __________ __________ is the third-most common chronic health problem.
Q10) Buying products packaged in recycled materials is an example of ____________. Page 16
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Chapter 15: A Lifetime of Health
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Q1) The __________-__________ __________ is an advance directive that gives someone else the power to make health decisions on your behalf.
Q2) Tell what happens when a person is grieving and how it can affect their health.What can one do to effectively cope with this loss?
Q3) Discuss some of the physical body changes that go on with men and women as they age.What are some strategies to slow down the effects of aging?
Q4) The average woman who reaches menopause has a life expectancy of about how many more years?
A)10
B)20
C)30
D)40
Q5) Explain what is happening during each of the Kubler-Ross's Five Stages of Adjustment to Facing Death.
Q6) ___________ is a condition where losses in bone density become so severe that a bone will break with even a slight trauma or injury.
Q7) List and describe the different categories of death.
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