Health 1100 quizzes

Coronaviruses that cause disease in humans are all... a. zoonotic. b. resistant to current antibiotics. c. characterized by an incubation period of several weeks to years. deadly.

a. zoonotic.

Which of the following is TRUE about major depression? a. Sadness is not actually a common symptom of depression. b. Symptoms include feeling hopeless and difficulty concentrating. c. People can snap out of it if they choose. d. It is about the same as feeling down after a bad experience.

b. Symptoms include feeling hopeless and difficulty concentrating.

To replenish vital energy stores, which of the following would be particularly helpful? a. broadening one's social support system b. getting more sleep c. taking energy-boosting supplements d. increasing alcohol intake to promote relaxation Next

b. getting more sleep

Which of the following is a female sterilization procedure that involves tying off or cauterizing certain structures of the reproductive system? a. hysterectomy b. vasectomy c. suction curettage d. tubal ligation

d. tubal ligation

To ensure its effectiveness, the BEST place to store a condom would be in... a. a wallet. b. the glove box of a locked car. c. a night table drawer. d. the pocket of your jacket or jeans.

c. a night table drawer.

Warning signs of suicide include all of the following EXCEPT a. giving away prize possessions b. preoccupation with themes of death c. compulsion to repeatedly perform rituals. d. unexplained demonstration of happiness following a period of depression

c. compulsion to repeatedly perform rituals.

By some estimates, it may take how many days of normal sleep to make up for 1 hour of lost sleep? a. seven b. two c. four d. one

c. four

The part of the brain involved in controlling the body's overall reaction to stress is the... a. cerebral cortex. b. pituitary gland. c. hypothalamus. d. frontal lobe.

c. hypothalamus.

Fertility is a person's ability to... a. prevent conception. b. have a normal delivery. c. reproduce. d. produce viable sperm.

c. reproduce.

Which of the following actions helps maintain a sleep-promoting environment? a. Cleanliness: Wash your sheets and other bedding regularly, and get rid of clutter. b. Comfort: Keep your cell phone, TV, laptop, and/or other devices by your bed so that you know you can reach them easily should you need them c. Warmth: Set the thermostat in your bedroom to 68-70 degrees Fahrenheit. d. Light: Keep the bedroom brightly lit until you are ready to go to sleep.

a. Cleanliness: Wash your sheets and other bedding regularly, and get rid of clutter.

Hearing a piercing scream late at night while walking on a campus path would likely trigger which phase of the general adaptation syndrome? a. alarm b. recovery c. resistance d. exhaustion

a. alarm

The leading cause of impaired driving in the United States is... in a. alcohol abuse. b. distractions. c. prescription drug abuse. d. drowsiness.

a. alcohol abuse.

Every time you eat something that contains yellow dye, you wheeze and get a rash. The dye must be an... a. antigen. b. antibody. c. enzyme. d. immunoglobulin.

a. antigen.

Violence directed at others and based on prejudice and discrimination is a. ethnoviolence. b. bias. c. harassment. d. assault.

a. ethnoviolence.

Which of the following is NOT a common symptom of major depression? a. feeling highly energetic b. memory lapses c. indecisiveness d.oversleeping or insomnia

a. feeling highly energetic

Celia spends a good deal of her time feeling on edge, is easily fatigued, and often has difficulty concentrating and getting enough sleep. Her symptoms may characterize a. generalized anxiety disorder. b. bipolar disorder. c. obsessive-compulsive disorder. d. panic disorder.

a. generalized anxiety disorder.

The World Health Organization defines violence as... a. the intentional use of physical force or power against oneself or another person or group. b. a premeditated crime against another person, usually involving a weapon. c. a repeated implied or verbal threat against another person. d. injuries caused accidentally without intent to harm.

a. the intentional use of physical force or power against oneself or another person or group.

Which of the following is TRUE of Maslow's hierarchy of needs? a. A self-actualized person has met basic needs but has not fully reached his or her potential. b. Failure to meet a lower-level need will interfere with fulfilling higher-level needs. c. Esteem needs are more basic than survival needs. d. Social needs are the most basic and essential needs.

b. Failure to meet a lower-level need will interfere with fulfilling higher-level needs.

Ken is the new pastor at a local church. He is both nervous and excited about his new post and is looking forward to meeting all the members of his new congregation. This process will take some time and effort, but he is convinced that it will help him learn how to serve them better. Ken's situation is an example of... a. distress. b. eustress. c. reactivity. d. anticipation

b. eustress.

Two parts of your brain that are critical to regulating circadian rhythm are the hypothalamus and the... a. amygdala. b. brain stem. c. pineal body. d. cerebellum.

c. pineal body.

Of the following, which factor is NOT a reason people become involved in gangs? a. to gain greater financial security b. for excitement c. to get away from controlling parents d. for companionship

c. to get away from controlling parents

Violet suffered multiple fractures after her car was hit by a truck driven by a drowsy driver on his way home from a night shift. Violet experienced... a. primary aggression. b. violence. c. unintentional injury. d. crime.

c. unintentional injury.

The difference between surgical and medication abortions is that... a. medication abortions can be performed further into the pregnancy than surgical abortions. b. surgical abortions require more steps than medical abortions. c. medication abortions are much more common in the U.S. than surgical abortions. d. medication abortions are performed without entering the uterus.

d. medication abortions are performed without entering the uterus.

A couple in Central America were dismayed when their baby was born with microcephaly. This birth defect might have resulted from infection with which of the following pathogens? a. Powassan virus b. prions c. West Nile Virus d. the Zika virus

d. the Zika virus