Type:
Test Bank
Resource:
Choosing Health
Edition:
2nd Edition
Author(s):
April Lynch Barry Elmore Jerome Kotecki
Chapter 001 Instructor Test Items 1
The current life expectancy at birth in the United States is 67.7 years. 72.7 years. 78.7 years. 82.7 years.
2
The four keys to good health include all the following except not smoking. following healthy eating habits. practicing relaxation techniques. exercising regularly.
3
Which of the following statements best defines the term disease as we understand it today? It is a subjective state in which a person feels ill. It is an alteration of a person's mental and physical state. It is an imbalance of the body's internal fluids. It is an alteration in body structure or biochemistry that causes the body's regulatory mechanisms to fail.
4
Intellectual health is characterized by being physically active. an openness to new ideas and skills and a capacity to think critically. the ability to perceive reality accurately. satisfying interactions with friends and family.
5
Psychological health is a broad category that encompasses all of the following except having healthy relationships. being physically fit. having autonomy. continually growing as a person.
6
Recall Corey's Student Story in the chapter. Corey is the student who has a large scar from surgery to correct a skeletal condition. Based on his story, he is at the low end of the wellness continuum. at the high end of the wellness continuum. moving in a negative direction in the wellness
continuum. in a diseased state. 7
All of the following has contributed to improvements in health and an increase in life expectancy in the United States except an increase in vigorous leisuretime exercise among the U.S. population. medical innovations. widespread vaccinations. safer food handling.
8
The leading cause of death in 1524 year olds in the United States is heart disease. accidents/unintentional injuries. cancer. suicide.
9
One of the two primary initiatives of Healthy People 2020 is to explore strategies to increase awareness about immunizations. strategies to decrease substance abuse. strategies to achieve a long, healthy life expectancy for everyone. techniques to improve mental health.
10
The highest rates of hypertension are found in this ethnic population. Asian Americans Caucasian Americans African Americans Native Americans
11
Which of the following statements is true regarding college students' health behaviors? Unhealthy eating habits and physical inactivity are common for college students. Research shows that students underestimate how many of their peers regularly use of alcohol, tobacco, and drugs. Over 50% reported their health as fair to poor. Over 50% meet the national recommendations for moderate physical activity.
12
The Healthy Campus initiative is