HLTH 111 Final Study Guide
Which of the following is TRUE about primary aggression?
It is goal-directed, hostile self-assertion that is destructive in nature.
A condition in which a person has an excessive number of fat cells is
hyperplastic obesity
The six dimensions of health
interact continuously
The two contraceptive methods most commonly used by college students are
male condoms and birth control pills.
The most lethal form of skin cancer is
malignant melanoma.
The growth of Internet dating has made it easier to
meet people outside your proximity
According to a major U.S. consensus statement, most adults should get how many hours of sleep per night for optimal health?
7 or more
According to experts, up to what percentage of trash is recyclable?
90 percent
The ideal cholesterol ratio for an individual would include
high HDL and low LDL
The physiological state in which all body systems are in balance and functioning normally is
homeostasis
Which of the following is defined as planned, structured, and repetitive body movement?
exercise
Which of the following is TRUE about steroids?
Adverse effects include mood swings, elevated cholesterol levels, acne, and hypertension.
A birth defect caused by the mother's alcohol intake during pregnancy is
FAS
Which of the following is TRUE about routes of drug administration?
Intravenous injection is the most dangerous method of administration.
You woke up this morning with the worst headache of your life, and you feel nauseated. Your neck feels so stiff that you can hardly nod your head. Your roommate says your skin is very hot and you probably have a fever. Which of the following statements is TRUE?
You have signs of meningitis. Both you and your roommate should go to the health clinic immediately.
The body's attempt to restore homeostasis in the aftermath of a stress response is a(n) ________ response.
adaptive
A hypersensitivity reaction in which the body produces antibodies to a normally harmless substance is a(n)
allergy
Suicide prevention techniques include
asking directly if the person intends to hurt himself or herself.
Nonmodifiable risk factors for CVD include all of the following EXCEPT
blood cholesterol levels
One of the most important goals of Healthy People 2020 is to
eliminate health disparities and improve the health of all population groups.
Which supplement is used to treat constipation and lower blood cholesterol?
flaxseed
Through our relationships with others, we fulfill our needs for
intimacy, social integration, and nurturance.
The most common nutrient deficiency in the world is
iron deficiency
Before considering an alternative medical treatment, a wise consumer will do all of the following EXCEPT
take practitioners' claims at face value.
Increases in the planet's temperature over the past few decades can be attributed to
the enhanced greenhouse effect
The term terrorism is correctly applied to situations in which
violence is used to achieve political aims.