Principles of Health Mock Exam
Course Introduction
Principles of Health provides an introduction to the fundamental concepts and practices that underpin individual and community health. The course explores key topics such as physical, mental, and social well-being; determinants of health; disease prevention; nutrition; personal fitness; and the impact of lifestyle choices on health. Students will also examine health promotion strategies, the health care system, and the role of public policy in supporting healthy populations. Through the integration of scientific knowledge and practical applications, the course aims to empower students to make informed decisions that foster lifelong health and wellness.
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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) The Affordable Care Act has created exchange markets where the uninsured can purchase health insurance.
A)True
B)False
Answer: True
Q2) Colleges who participate in the Healthy Campus initiative can choose which health issues they want to focus on improving.
A)True
B)False
Answer: True
Q3) Which of the following are examples of enabling factors that influence health behavior?
A) The financial ability to afford health care and personal motivation.
B) Local availability of fresh produce and low family income.
C) Negative pressure from friends and family, and willpower.
D) A family history of cancer and enrollment in Medicare.
Answer: A
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Chapter 2: Psychological Health
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Q1) An emerging field of psychology that focuses on increasing psychological strengths and improving happiness rather than on psychological problems is
A) psychodynamic therapy.
B) positive psychotherapy.
C) behavioral therapy.
D) cognitive therapy.
Answer: B
Q2) Having an optimistic outlook has been associated with the following health related benefits
A) having poor emotional control.
B) an increased likelihood of getting sick with serious or minor illness.
C) reduced levels of psychological distress.
D) a lower immune response.
Answer: C
Q3) Only 10% of college students consider themselves shy.
A)True
B)False
Answer: False
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Chapter 3: Stress Management
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Q1) The relaxation technique targeted at releasing physical tension is
A) listening to music.
B) creative visualization.
C) progressive muscle relaxation.
D) biofeedback.
Answer: C
Q2) Taking time to do hobbies can increase stress.
A)True
B)False
Answer: False
Q3) All of the following are proper deep breathing techniques<u> except</u>
A) breathing in through the nose out through the mouth.
B) making sure the shoulders rise and fall with each breath.
C) breathing slow, deep breaths.
D) expanding the abdomen and chest.
Answer: B
Q4) Psychoneuroimmunology associates stress with illness.
A)True
B)False
Answer: True
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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) List the various treatments for sleep apnea as outlined in the text.
Q3) To improve sleep hygiene, if you cannot cut out caffeine completely, the text suggests drinking caffeinated drinks no later than
A) breakfast.
B) lunchtime.
C) dinnertime, or approximately six p.m.
D) nine p.m.
Q4) Although there is no clear clinical etiology, restless leg syndrome seems to be triggered by A) lack of regular exercise.
B) dehydration.
C) potassium deficiency.
D) alcohol and tobacco use.
Q5) What are circadian rhythms and why are they important for healthy brain activity?
Q6) What is the role of the brain area called the pons during sleep?
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Chapter 5: Nutrition
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Q1) A ________ diet does not contain any red meat or poultry but will include fish.
A) vegan
B) semivegetarian
C) pesco-vegetarian
D) lacto-ovo-vegetarian
Q2) Coffee, tea, and hot cocoa all provide ________ which can interfere with sleep.
A) flavonoids
B) prebiotics
C) caffeine
D) organosulfur compounds
Q3) Osteoporosis can be the result of an inadequate intake of ________ and vitamin
A) calcium; D
B) magnesium; E
C) zinc; C
D) potassium; K
Q4) Foods high in fat-soluble vitamins need to be consumed more frequently than foods high in water-soluble vitamins.
A)True
B)False
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Chapter 6: Physical Activity for Fitness and Health
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Q1) John is physically active regularly throughout the week. This means that he A) lifts weights every day.
B) can do vigorous levels of exercise without fatigue.
C) plays competitive sports.
D) regularly moves his body to expend energy.
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) According to Molly's Student Story in your text, her goal is to A) be more efficient at work.
B) be less stressed.
C) safely reach her target heart rate.
D) compete against her friends.
Q4) The RICE protocol involves rest, ice, compression, and A) elasticity.
B) eversion.
C) extension.
D) elevation.
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Chapter 7: Body Image, Body Weight
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Q1) What is the <U>best</U> choice to safely gain more muscle mass without gaining excess fat?
A) Having a "cheat day" that includes foods such as pizza, burgers and fries.
B) Regularly doing strength training and consuming more calories from a variety of healthful foods.
C) Taking dietary supplements.
D) Eating three large meals every day.
Q2) Fatty liver disease only affects alcoholics.
A)True
B)False
Q3) Obesity statistics from 2014 showed that every state in the United States had an obesity rate of 20% or more.
A)True
B)False
Q4) Research shows that eating certain foods according to your blood type is an effective way to prevent disease.
A)True
B)False
Q5) What are the risks of bariatric surgery?
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Chapter 8: Addictions and Drug Use
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Q1) Long-term effects of marijuana use may include all of the following <U>except</U>
A) chronic cough and phlegm production.
B) bronchitis and other respiratory problems.
C) enhanced immune system function.
D) impaired cognitive ability.
Q2) Psilocybin is more addictive than cocaine.
A)True
B)False
Q3) When a user continues to use a substance and demonstrates an uncontrollable drug craving, they have reached addiction.
A)True
B)False
Q4) Heroin commonly enters the body through which method of drug administration?
A) Ingestion
B) Inhalation
C) Mucosal absorption
D) Injection
Q5) Explain three factors that help in determining the physiological response to a drug.
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Chapter 9: Alcohol and Tobacco Use and Abuse
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Q1) List five short-term effects of alcohol.
Q2) What effect does parental acceptance of alcohol use during high school have on college drinking patterns?
A) It decreases a student's risk of misusing or abusing alcohol during college.
B) It has no effect on the student's drinking habits during college.
C) It increases a student's risk of misusing or abusing alcohol during college.
D) It encourages the student to drink responsibly during college.
Q3) Describe the START method as a smoking cessation strategy?
Q4) Explain how alcohol is absorbed and metabolized in the body.
Q5) The majority of adults who regularly smoke began smoking
A) after graduating from college.
B) at 21 years of age.
C) at 19 years of age or younger.
D) at middle age.
Q6) Are e-cigarettes a safer alternative to tobacco products? Should manufacturers of e-cigarettes be allowed to promote them as being safer?
Q7) Discuss three reasons why students smoke.
Q8) Compare and contrast treatment options for alcoholism.
Q9) Discuss three options available for people trying to quit smoking.
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Chapter 10: Social Relationships and Communication
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Q1) All of the following are benefits of marriage <U>except</U>
A) better mental health.
B) reduced life expectancy.
C) improved financial health.
D) better physical health.
Q2) The theory that the type of relationship we have with others when we are young strongly influences our behavior in later relationships is known as the
A) attachment theory.
B) self-esteem theory.
C) intimacy theory.
D) assortative mating theory.
Q3) What is "infatuation"? Give an example.
Q4) Standing with your arms crossed is a type of ________ communication.
A) intimate
B) nonverbal
C) self-disclosing
D) developmental
Q5) What are the potential benefits of staying single?
Q6) What is "Sternberg's Triangular Theory of Love"?
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Q7) When a relationship ends, what are five ways to facilitate the recovery process?
Chapter 11: Sexuality, Contraception, and Reproductive
Choices
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Q1) The mini pill is a(n) ________ form of contraception.
A) barrier
B) IUD
C) hormonal
D) non-hormonal
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) The most medically significant consequence of amenorrhea is A) vaginal dryness.
B) low bone density.
C) increased risk of uterine cancer.
D) increased risk of breast cancer.
Q4) Oral sex is a safe alternative to intercourse because pregnancy and STIs are not concerns associated with this practice.
A)True
B)False
Q5) List five changes that occur in a pregnant woman's body.
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Chapter 12: Preventing Infectious Diseases and Sexually
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Q1) All of the following are examples of direct transmission of a disease <U>except</U>
A) kissing someone who is sick.
B) being bitten by a rabid animal.
C) touching a shopping cart handle after an infected individual coughed on it then rubbing your eyes.
D) having unprotected sex with someone who has HSV2.
Q2) Recall Gabe's story. What steps should he take in the future to decrease his risk of contracting STIs?
Q3) The bacteria that cause tuberculosis typically attack the lungs, where they create holes and hinder breathing.
A)True
B)False
Q4) Subsequent outbreaks of herpes are usually less severe.
A)True
B)False
Q5) Identify four factors that raise your risk of acquiring an STI.
Q6) AIDS is also called advanced HIV disease.
A)True
B)False
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Chapter 13: Diabetes, Cardiovascular Disease, and Cancer
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Q1) Which type of cancer is most often associated with exposure to the sun?
A) Sarcoma
B) Lymphoma
C) Leukemia
D) Carcinoma
Q2) All of the following behaviors can reduce a person's risk for cardiovascular disease <U>except</U>
A) not smoking.
B) limiting alcohol intake.
C) managing stress.
D) keeping LDL cholesterol levels high.
Q3) Which of the following is the most life-threatening form of an arrhythmia?
A) Atrial fibrillation
B) Tachycardia
C) Bradycardia
D) Ventricular fibrillation
Q4) What dietary behaviors reduce a person's risk of Type 2 diabetes?
Q5) Mutations in the BRCA1 and BRCA 2 gene protect against reproductive cancers.
A)True
B)False
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Chapter 14: Consumer Health
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Q1) What does the term "rescission" mean in regard to health insurance?
Q2) A health issue that existed prior to enrollment in an insurance plan, is called a pre-existing condition.
A)True
B)False
Q3) Name 4 vaccines recommended for college students.
Q4) What are some factors you should consider before choosing a conventional health care facility?
Q5) All of the following are characteristics of over-the-counter medications <U>except</U>
A) they have benefits that outweigh the risks.
B) they have high potential for misuse.
C) they can be used for self-diagnosed illnesses.
D) they do not require consultation with a health practitioner.
Q6) Recall Holly's story. Why didn't she see a doctor for her abdominal pain?
A) Because she only believes in homeopathic treatments.
B) Because her insurance only covered preventative care.
C) Because she was unable to get an appointment.
D) Because she had no insurance to pay for medical services.
Q7) Name 3 home screening kits currently available.
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Chapter 15: Personal Safety and Injury Prevention
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Q1) When at a party, which of the following is recommended to avoid as someone may have slipped a drug into?
A) Don't drink an unattended drink.
B) Don't drink from a punch bowl.
C) Don't consume a drink someone offers you.
D) All of these are recommended to avoid drinking a contaminated drink.
Q2) It is never a good idea to hit someone on the back when they are choking.
A)True
B)False
Q3) The legislation that requires colleges and universities to disclose their crime statistics is called the
A) Virginia Law.
B) Lehigh University Act.
C) Clery Act.
D) Anti-Hazing Law.
Q4) The U.S. Dept. of Homeland Security works to combat terrorism by A) negotiating with terrorists.
B) suspending immigration to the United States.
C) reducing the perception of terrorist threats.
D) arming citizen militias.
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Chapter 16: Your Environment, Your Health
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Q1) What type of damage can BPA cause?
A) It can damage the nervous system.
B) It can cause cancer.
C) It can cause allergic reactions.
D) It can interfere with the endocrine system.
Q2) Tanning beds are safer than the sun because radiation exposure is minimal in a tanning bed.
A)True
B)False
Q3) Carbon monoxide
A) is easy to detect because it smells like rotten eggs.
B) causes liver cancer.
C) can be fatal if inhaled.
D) is more prevalent in the summer.
Q4) All of the following are examples of social reforms to help curb population growth <U>except</U>
A) increased opportunities for people to immigrate to the United States.
B) more opportunities for women to pursue a higher education.
C) increased access to contraception.
D) increased professional opportunities for women.
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Chapter 17: Aging Well
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Q1) Most older Americans die at home.
A)True
B)False
Q2) Older adults who smoke a pack of cigarettes a day can expect to die about how many years earlier than nonsmokers?
A) 2
B) 5
C) 10
D) 25
Q3) What does it mean to have a "good death?"
A) To die at home in peace
B) To have active euthanasia
C) To prolong death
D) To have a quick exit
Q4) A substantial number of older adults remain sexually active.
A)True
B)False
Q5) Ruth and Tom's only son recently left home for college for the first time. What changes and challenges might they face as they deal with "Empty Nest Syndrome?"
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