Principles of Healthy Living Exam Questions
Course Introduction
Principles of Healthy Living explores the foundational concepts necessary for maintaining and enhancing physical, mental, and social well-being across the lifespan. The course covers topics such as nutrition, physical activity, stress management, sleep hygiene, and the prevention of chronic diseases. Students will examine the influences of lifestyle choices, personal behaviors, and societal factors on health, and develop strategies to foster lifelong habits that promote optimal health and wellness. Through evidence-based learning and personal reflection, participants will gain practical skills to make informed decisions about their own health and advocate for healthier communities.
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Health The Basics 10th Edition by
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Chapter 1: Accessing Your Health
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Q1) The model of health that is concerned with curing disease affecting a particular tissue or organ is the
A) medical model.
B) surgical model.
C) public health model.
D) holistic model.
Answer: A
Q2) The achievement of the highest level of health possible in each of several dimensions is
A) recovery.
B) wellness.
C) fitness.
D) motivation.
Answer: B
Q3) Differences in health conditions among specific populations are A) risk behaviors.
B) health promotions.
C) health disparities.
D) medical treatments.
Answer: C
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Chapter 2: Promoting and Preserving Your Psychological Health
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Q1) Which type of disorder disrupts thoughts, feelings, moods, and behavior to the extent that it interferes with daily life?
A) Post-traumatic stress
B) Mental illness
C) Neurological impairment
D) Cognitive disorder
Answer: B
Q2) Which of the following statements is NOT true about an individual's emotional health?
A) Emotional trauma can affect a student's academic performance.
B) An emotionally healthy person responds appropriately to upsetting events most of the time.
C) Emotional health interacts with other aspects of an individual's health.
D) An emotionally healthy person keeps emotional responses to themselves to avoid burdening others.
Answer: D
Q3) Emotional health can affect other dimensions of psychological health.
A)True
B)False
Answer: True
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Chapter 3: Cultivating Your Spiritual Health
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Q1) Various forms of regular exercise, such as swimming or biking, that enhance energy and mental focus can contribute to spiritual health.
A)True
B)False
Answer: True
Q2) The three facets of human spirituality are
A) praise, relationships, and service.
B) cultural norms, family traditions, and values.
C) relationships, values, and purpose in life.
D) gratitude, service, and purpose in life.
Answer: C
Q3) Engaging all the physical senses detracts from spirituality.
A)True
B)False
Answer: False
Q4) College freshmen are more likely than juniors and seniors to volunteer for community service programs.
A)True
B)False
Answer: False
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Chapter 4: Managing Stress and Coping With Lifes Challenges
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Q1) Jack, president of a new sales company and father of six children, had a heart attack at the age of 46. Which of the following may have contributed to his early development of heart disease?
A) Excess stress
B) Excess exercise
C) Lack of sleep
D) Irregular work hours
Q2) Before taking her biology final, Jessie experienced abdominal pain and nausea, but these symptoms weren't caused by a gastrointestinal virus. Stress could contribute to these symptoms by
A) increasing blood flow to her digestive organs.
B) increasing the production of insulin.
C) increasing her heart rate.
D) decreasing blood flow to her digestive organs.
Q3) Stress can have a positive physical impact.
A)True
B)False
Q4) Pressure is a result of internal, not external, factors.
A)True
B)False
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Chapter 5: Improving Your Sleep
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Q1) The sleep disorder in which breathing is interrupted many times during sleep is A) sleep apnea.
B) narcolepsy.
C) insomnia.
D) sleep inertia.
Q2) Teisha is irritable after several days without enough sleep. This is due to A) brain fatigue.
B) anxiety.
C) hormones.
D) a neurological disorder.
Q3) A person who has difficulty falling asleep and wakes up frequently is suffering from A) non-REM sleep.
B) sleep debt.
C) narcolepsy.
D) insomnia.
Q4) Sleep helps the body to conserve energy.
A)True
B)False
Q5) Explain the four stages of NREM sleep.
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Chapter 6: Preventing Violence and Injury
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Q1) Social and cultural factors that increase the likelihood of violence include all of the following EXCEPT
A) poverty.
B) unemployment.
C) social support.
D) political differences.
Q2) International terrorism occurs when
A) workers in a particular occupation lobby for unionization.
B) hostile actions are directed toward a citizen's or group's own government.
C) students picket on university campuses to protest global warming.
D) terrorist activities transcend national boundaries.
Q3) The two most common causes of traumatic brain injury are falls and auto accidents.
A)True
B)False
Q4) Aggression is most likely to occur during times of stress, such as the ending a relationship.
A)True
B)False
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Chapter 7: Building Healthy Relationships and Understanding Sexuality
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Q1) A healthy marriage contributes to reducing stress by
A) increasing financial stability and expanding support networks.
B) limiting the support network to only the immediate family.
C) contributing to less-than-optimal personal behaviors.
D) reducing the need to impress others.
Q2) Attraction has been described by some social scientists as A) a peaceful feeling due to the release of oxytocin.
B) the degree of commitment in a relationship.
C) feelings of elation and euphoria produced by neurochemicals.
D) emotional reactions triggered by past experiences.
Q3) Jeff and Dana have been married for two years. Their relationship involves exclusive sexual involvement with each other. This demonstrates
A) an open relationship.
B) a monogamous relationship.
C) serial monogamy.
D) a formalized partnership.
Q4) Relationship breakdowns most often begin with changes or problems in communication.
A)True
B)False
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Chapter 8: Considering Your Reproductive Choices
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Q1) During pregnancy, a woman could increase her folic acid intake by eating
A) steak and pork.
B) chicken and turkey.
C) low-fat milk and yogurt.
D) dark leafy greens and breads.
Q2) Alcohol is considered a teratogenic substance.
A)True
B)False
Q3) The typical use failure rate for a contraception method takes into account which of the following?
A) Daily use
B) Human error
C) Perfect use
D) Familiarity with the method
Q4) The fertilization of an ovum by a sperm is
A) implantation.
B) conception.
C) ovulation.
D) contraception.
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Chapter 9: Recognizing and Avoiding Addiction and Drug Abuse
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Q1) GHB is a safe alternative to steroids.
A)True
B)False
Q2) Stimulants act by increasing the activity of the
A) sensory receptors.
B) central nervous system.
C) peripheral nervous system.
D) anxiety centers of the brain.
Q3) How would you recognize it if a friend or family member displayed an addictive behavior? Provide information from the chapter to support your response.
Q4) Prescription drug abuse has increased dramatically among college students over the past 10 years.
A)True
B)False
Q5) All types of addiction
A) have the potential to produce a positive mood change. B) eventually lose their hold on a person over time.
C) do not necessarily have negative consequences. D) involve some type of substance abuse.
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Chapter 10: Drinking Alcohol Responsibly and Ending
Tobacco Use
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Q1) Advertising for cigarettes targets specific subpopulations in society.
A)True
B)False
Q2) What treatment options are available for an individual who has a drinking problem?
Q3) What is the percentage of alcohol in 100 proof whiskey?
A) 80 percent
B) 40 percent
C) 50 percent
D) 20 percent
Q4) Marketing of tobacco products currently targets all of the following EXCEPT
A) ethnic and minority groups through sponsorship of community events.
B) women through ads implying social acceptance.
C) men through ads implying masculinity and ruggedness.
D) children through ads on television.
Q5) The ratio of alcohol to total blood volume is the A) complete blood count.
B) red blood cell volume.
C) blood alcohol concentration.
D) ethyl alcohol density.
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Chapter 11: Eating for a Healthier You
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Q1) Alicia doesn't eat meat, cheese, or eggs. She is making her shopping list for the week and wants to make sure that she buys beans, nuts, grains, and seeds to meet her protein needs. Combining two or more of these plant sources in a meal will provide her with
A) simple carbohydrates.
B) complementary proteins.
C) resistant proteins.
D) omega-3 fats.
Q2) Which controversial process is used by some food growers to enhance production and create disease- or insect-resistant plants?
A) Cross pollination
B) Genetic modification
C) Crop rotation
D) Soil rejuvenation
Q3) The mineral necessary for the regulation of blood and body fluids is A) zinc.
B) sodium.
C) iodine.
D) calcium.
Q4) Explain the MyPlate plan for healthy eating.
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Chapter 12: Reaching and Maintaining a Healthy Weight
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Q1) An individual who is fasting will deplete his or her energy stores in about A) 2 days.
B) 6 days.
C) 10 days.
D) 14 days.
Q2) Explain how energy is spent during physical activity and the three factors that determine how many calories a person expends during that activity.
Q3) When blood levels of the hormone leptin rise,
A) appetite levels increase.
B) you feel like exercising.
C) appetite levels decrease.
D) you can consume large amounts of food without gaining weight.
Q4) John underwent a body composition test that involved being submerged to compare his underwater weight with land weight to determine the amount body fat. This method of assessment is known as a
A) skinfold measure.
B) hydrostatic weighing.
C) bioelectrical impedance analysis.
D) Bod Pod test.
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Chapter 13: Enhancing Your Body Image
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Q1) People with anorexia are at a risk of dying from A) colon cancer.
B) heart or kidney failure.
C) diabetes.
D) muscle loss.
Q2) Having a negative body image can lead to all of the following EXCEPT
A) an eating disorder.
B) compulsive exercise.
C) low self-esteem.
D) high self-esteem.
Q3) The physical flaw that most individuals associate with negative body image is A) body weight.
B) height.
C) hair color.
D) facial blemishes.
Q4) Explain how the media influences body image.
Q5) Studies indicate that most adults are satisfied with their body image. A)True
B)False
Q6) Compare and contrast compulsive exercise and the female athlete triad.
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Chapter 14: Improving Your Personal Fitness
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Q1) Which statement about heat exhaustion is true?
A) It is the most serious heat-related illness.
B) It is a mild form of shock.
C) It causes 240 deaths per year in the United States.
D) It is irreversible.
Q2) Which of the following is not true about hypothermia?
A) It is a potentially fatal condition from abnormally low body temperature.
B) In early stages it causes shivering.
C) It may produce poor judgment, apathy, and amnesia.
D) It can only happen in temperatures below 32 degrees Fahrenheit.
Q3) Exercise can improve mental health by
A) burning off chemical byproducts of the stress response and increasing endorphins.
B) decreasing endorphin production after exercise.
C) burning off the byproducts of metabolism and improving cognitive ability.
D) increasing strength and aerobic capacity.
Q4) Overuse injuries are those that occur suddenly and violently.
A)True
B)False
Q5) How does regular exercise physiologically lower the risk of heart disease?
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Chapter 15: Reducing Your Risk of Cardiovascular Disease and Cancer
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Q1) Vessels that carry to the heart are the A) veins.
B) capillaries.
C) arteries.
D) chambers.
Q2) Inflammation may play a role in heart disease development.
A)True
B)False
Q3) Which diagnostic test records the electrical activity of the heart?
A) Electrocardiogram
B) Angiogram
C) Magnetic resonance imaging
D) Cardiac calcium score
Q4) The most lethal form of skin cancer is A) metastatic sarcoma.
B) squamous cell carcinoma.
C) basal cell carcinoma.
D) malignant melanoma.
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Q5) List five risk factors for breast cancer and describe tools for early detection. Also describe why early detection so important.
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Chapter 16: Minimizing Your Risk for Diabetes
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Q1) In a state of diabetic ketoacidosis
A) blood acidity is extremely low.
B) normal body functions cannot be sustained.
C) the brain will not have sources of energy.
D) kidney function will increase.
Q2) Which of the following stressors would have the greatest impact on increasing the risk of type 2 diabetes?
A) Being in a bad marriage for 5 years that ends in divorce
B) Being chosen to compete in a basketball tournament
C) Having surgery to repair a broken arm
D) Being caught in traffic for 2 hours
Q3) What steps can an individual take to lower their risk of diabetes?
Q4) Elevated blood glucose levels that occur during pregnancy is the condition known as
A) gestational diabetes.
B) fetal diabetes.
C) pre-diabetes.
D) type 1 diabetes.
Q5) How does type 2 diabetes develop from early stages leading to a diagnosis?
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Q6) What is the primary difference between type 1 and type 2 diabetes?
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Chapter 17: Protecting Against Infectious and Noninfectious Diseases
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Q1) Which bacterial infection affects the membranes surrounding the brain and spinal cord and for which college students living in dormitories are at a higher risk than other populations?
A) Tuberculosis
B) Pneumonia
C) Meningitis
D) Influenza
Q2) The virus responsible for causing genital warts is
A) hepatitis B.
B) chlamydia.
C) HPV.
D) syphilis.
Q3) While in the hospital, Daniel's grandmother developed an inflammatory condition that involved a build-up of fluid in her lungs. His grandmother was suffering from A) Tuberculosis.
B) Pneumonia.
C) Emphysema.
D) Influenza.
Q4) Discuss five strategies to protect yourself from back pain and injury.
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Chapter 18: Preparing for Aging Death and Dying
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Q1) Which of the following statements is NOT accurate concerning the drug use of the elderly?
A) Some elderly people use illicit drugs to avoid the cost of conventional medical treatment.
B) Some elderly are likely to overuse prescription drugs.
C) The majority of individuals over the age of 60 take at least one prescription medication.
D) More than a third of individuals age 65 and older take 5 or more prescription drugs.
Q2) Menopause may make sexual activity less pleasurable for women.
A)True
B)False
Q3) Explain how the growing population of elderly will affect society in the future.
Q4) Describe eight responses that can be part of the typical grief process. Which of these eight responses are most relevant in healthy grieving as compared to unhealthy grieving?
Q5) The genetic mutation theory attributes aging to the decline of the body's immunological system.
A)True
B)False
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Chapter 19: Environmental Health
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Q1) Currently, India is the most populous country in the world.
A)True
B)False
Q2) You considering purchasing an older home in a historic neighborhood. You have hired an inspector to check the house for sources of lead, which may be in all of the following EXCEPT
A) paint.
B) pipes and plumbing.
C) glazes.
D) wood floors.
Q3) Describe three sources of indoor air pollution and how you might prevent them from contributing to the indoor air pollution.
Q4) Increases in the planet's temperature over the past few decades can be attributed to
A) acid rain.
B) excess carbon monoxide
C) the increased use of chlorofluorocarbons.
D) the enhanced greenhouse effect.
Q5) Discuss three ways your can reduce the waste you generate at home.
Q6) Discuss the three main areas of focus in preventing indoor air pollution.
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Chapter 20: Making Smart Health Care Choices
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Q1) Drugs that can be purchased without a prescription as part of self-care are
A) over-the-counter drugs.
B) generic drugs.
C) brand-name drugs.
D) formulary drugs.
Q2) The total amount an insurance company will pay out in benefits after which coverage will end is the
A) deductible.
B) premium.
C) waiting period.
D) lifetime limit.
Q3) Actions taken by a health provider for the sake of avoiding potential malpractice suits is known as
A) allopathic medicine.
B) legally binding medicine.
C) proactive medicine.
D) defensive medicine.
Q4) An optometrist holds a medical degree and can perform eye surgery.
A)True
B)False
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Chapter 21: Understanding Complementary and Alternative Medicine
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Q1) Which of the following supplements can cause liver damage?
A) Flaxseed
B) Kava
C) Zinc
D) St. John's wort
Q2) Which supplement has shown some promising results in treating Alzheimer's disease and dementia?
A) Echinacea
B) Flaxseed
C) Ginseng
D) Ginkgo biloba
Q3) Chiropractic medicine is based on the idea that
A) health is defined as having the proper balance of vital energy or life force.
B) soft-tissue manipulation can be used for a wide variety of healing purposes.
C) equal emphasis on body, mind, and spirit is essential to restore harmony.
D) energy flows through the spine via nerves and if the spine is not properly aligned, the energy is disrupted.
Q4) Alternative medicine approaches are never used along with conventional medicine.
A)True
B)False
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