Health Final 111
Family consists of
a network of people that provides support, security, and a sense of belonging
The definition of spirituality for an individual is
a quest for peace, purpose, and meaning of life
All of the following are warning signs of melanoma EXCEPT
a uniform brown color
A high waist-to-hip ratio would indicate that more fat is stored in the
abdominal area
Oral contraceptive pills are
about 91 percent effective at preventing pregnancy with typical use
Spiritual intelligence can be described as the ability to
access meanings, values, and purposes to live a richer life
The human heart is about the size of an
adult's fist
A substance that triggers an immune response is an
antigen
Which of the following behaviors would most likely increase the risk of developing cancer
eating a diet high in empty calories
Together, self-awareness, self-management, internal motivation, empathy, and social skills are MOST closely associated with
emotional intelligences
The bubonic plague is an example of an
epidemic
Many men are reluctant to have a vasectomy because of the
fear of decreased sexual performance
The results from an American College Health Association study indicate that most college students
feel tired or sleepy three or more days a week
Which of the following is TRUE about routes of drug administrations?
Intravenous injection is the most dangerous method of adiministration
Which of the following is a TRUE statement
Tobacco is known to cause about 20 diseases
A hormone produced in the stomach that is referred to as the "hunger hormone" is
ghrelin
Spiritual health can be best described as
having a sense of meaning and purpose in one's life
Overall, the leading cause of death for Americans is
heart disease
Regular aerobic exercise improves the functioning of the
heart, lungs, and blood vessels
Having a negative body image can lead to all of the following EXCEPT
high self-esteem
The physiological state in which all body systems are in balance and functioning normally is
homeostasis
The typical-use failure rate for a contraception method takes into account which of the following?
human error
To manage stress, the first step is to
identify and assess the stressors in your life
Research on stress and body function have found that prolonged stress
impairs the immune response
Health promotion
includes policies, programs, and financial support for initiatives that promote health
Over the past three decades, daily calorie consumption by Americans has
increased significantly
Prostate cancer risk
increases dramatically with age
All of the following are methods of reducing risk for CVD EXCEPT
increasing triglycerides in your blood
Which of the following is NOT a bacterial infection or caused by a bacterial infection?
influenza
According to Sternberg's triangular theory of love, love involves
intimacy, passion, and commitment
One problem with the BMI measurement is that it
is an indirect estimate of body fat
Which of the following is FALSE about smokeless tobacco?
it does not contain cancer-causing substances
Which of the following is TRUE in regard to atherosclerosis?
it is characterized by a buildup of substances within the arteries that form plaque
the increasingly high rate of overweight and obesity among Americans is primarily due to
lifestyle
The main site of alcohol metabolism is the
liver
Which of the following foods is the most nutrient-dense?
low-fat milk
Regular physical activity has been linked to all of the following EXCEPT
lower life expectancy
Social support may BEST help reduce stress by
making challenges look less forbidding
Which health model views treating disease through medications and surgery as the surest way to improve health?
medical model
The hormone released by the pineal gland that causes drowsiness is
melatonin
Exercise helps with weight control by increasing the body's
metabolic rate
A biopsy reveals that a woman who has had breast cancer now has cancer in her lymph nodes. The process of cancer spreading from one organ or body area to others is
metastasis
What percentage of adult Americans are overweight or obese
more than 60 percent
Anxiety disorders have become the
most common mental health problem in the United States
Which of the following is TRUE about emergency contraceptive pills?
multiple brands are available over-the-counter with no age restrictions
the amount of force that a muscle is capable of exerting is referred to as
muscular strength
An IUD
offers long-term protection from pregnancy
morphine, codeine, and heroin are all
opiods
An individual with an eating disorder commonly may also have
other psychological disorders
The dimension of physical health encompasses the ability to
perform activities of daily living
The stage of syphilis that is characterized by a bacteria-filled chancre is
primary syphilis
A term used to encompass mental, emotional, social, and spiritual dimensions of health is
psychological
REM sleep is named for which physiological activity that occurs while dreaming?
rapid eye movements
Seasonal affective disorder (SAD) is associated with
reduced exposure to sunlight
According to Maslow's hierarchy, individuals who have satisfied their basic needs and have attained their full potential are
self-actualized
A person''s sense of self-respect or self-worth is referred to as
self-esteem
Which of the following traits is important in relationships and involves having a realistic appreciation of one's own worth and ability?
self-nurturance
HIV can potentially be transmitted through all of the following EXCEPT
sharing food utensils with an infected person
Which of the following is a sign of codependent behavior?
striving to meet another person's needs in an obsessive and unhealthy way
A person suffering from body dysmorphic disorder would likey
take extreme measures to conceal or alter certain physical features
Nutrients are
the constituents in food that the body requires to function properly
The first widely used birth control method for women was
the diaphragm
All of the following must happen for a disease to occur EXCEPT
the host must never have had the disease before
A major influence on our development of a body image is
the media and popular culture
Which of the following is TRUE about over-the-counter drugs?
they can be abused
Which of the following is NOT true about male condoms?
they can be used with baby oil and body lotions as lubricants
All of the following are true about viruses EXCEPT
they can reproduce outside of cells
Psychoactive drugs have which type off effect on the body?
they enhance, suppress, or interfere with the actions of neurotransmitters
All of the following are true about intimate relationships EXCEPT that
they may lack emotional availability
Smoking contributes to heart disease by doing all of the following EXCEPT
thinning the plaque in the major blood vessels
Using a nicotine patch for smoking cessation is an example of which route of administration?
transdermal
Emotions or situations that cause a person to make unhealthy eating choices are
triggers
The positive aspects of a person's life, such being satisfied with life in general and having positive emotions determines one's sense of
well-being
Which of the following is TRUE about communication patterns between men and women?
women tend to be more expressive
Which of the following forms of exercise focuses attention on controlled breathing and employs strengthening postures known as asanas?
yoga
Which of the following forms of stress management also improves flexibility?
yoga
In a healthy relationship,
you're honest with yourself and each other
Which factor would reduce the likelihood of your choosing a particular person as a partner?
your beliefs, attitudes, and values are significantly different
The depressant effects of alcohol become apparent at a blood alcohol concentration of
0.10 percent
Binge drinking is defined for the typical adult as
4 or more drinks for females or 5 or more drinks for males in about two hours
What percentage of a person's body weight is water?
50 to 70 percent
Stimulants such as Ritalin or Adderall are commonly prescribed to treat
ADHD
Which of the following is TRUE about environmental tobacco smoke (ETS)?
ETS exposure is higher among African American and low income persons
Which of the following is TRUE about nutrition and exercise during pregnancy?
Exercise can be beneficial, but the woman should consult with her physician first
Regular aerobic exercise can reduce which type of cholesterol, known as "bad cholesterol"?
LDLs
Of the following population groups, which has the highest rate of smoking?
Native american
Which of the following is TRUE about stress
Stress is a mental and physical response to real or perceived changes and challenges
Using a drug for a purpose other than that for which it is intended is
drug misuse
Which type of immunity occurs when antibodies develop in response to a vaccine?
artificially acquired active immunity
In the practice of yoga, physical poses, which can be restful or strenuous are called
asanas
Which of the following can help prevent cardiovascular disease?
avoiding tobacco
The minimum amount of energy the body uses at complete rest is known as the
basal metabolic rate
The two contraceptive methods most commonly used by college students are
birth control pills and male condoms
Which of the following is NOT a major health-related component of physical fitness?
body image
During non-REM sleep
body temperature and energy use drop
Which of the following is TRUE about calories
calories are a unit of measure of the energy obtained from food
Which of the following is NOT true about alcohol absorption?
carbonated alcoholic beverages are absorbed less rapidly than those containing no sparkling additives
Stress has been associated with increased blood pressure and inflammatory responses. These are most closely associated with an increased risk for
cardiovascular disease
Which of the following foods is an example of a complete protein
chicken breast
What type of proteins contain all nine essential amino acids?
complete
