Health Exam

In an emergency, you should first

check the victim.

drugs from the opium plant that can cause addiction

opiates

A strong, sometimes fatal reaction to taking a large amount of a drug is a(n) _____________

overdose

Using anabolic-androgenic steroids can cause

unnatural muscle growth

List five factors that influence the beginning and intensity of alcohol's short-term effects on an individual

1. body size 2. gender 3. food 4. rate of intake 5. medicine

List five benefits of living alcohol-free.

1. maintaining a healthy body 2. establishing healthy relationships 3. making healthy decisions 4. living within the law 5. avoiding violence

What percentage of U.S. high school students have never tried marijuana?

62%

sign of normal breathing

A person's chest rises and falls

What is a colorless, odorless, and poisonous gas found in cigarette smoke?

Carbon monoxide

All companies must test their medicines according to

FDA guidelines

What does a nicotine substitute do for someone who's trying to give up the tobacco habit?

It delivers small amounts of nicotine into the user's system.

What is the easiest way to live an alcohol-free life?

Never start drinking alcohol.

You should treat minor strains and sprains with the procedure___________

P.R.I.C.E

Procedure in rescue breathing

Pinch the victim's nose shut

According to the U.S. Surgeon General, what is the only way to protect people from the damaging health effects of ETS?

Prohibit smoking in public places.

symptom of shock

Skin is cold and clammy

Of the following factors, which is most likely to influence a teen to use alcohol? a. Having friends who do not consume alcohol b. Believing media messages that glamorize alcohol use c. Having parents who disapprove of teen alcohol use d. Recognizing that media messages about alcohol are misleading

a. Having friends who do not consume alcohol

Which is NOT an effort that can be made to reduce health risks of tobacco? a. Moving cigarette vending machines to unsupervised areas. b. Strictly enforcing laws that prohibit sale of tobacco to people under 18. c. Banning smoking in restaurants and business offices. d. Revoking licenses to sell tobacco from stores that sell tobacco to people under 18.

a. Moving cigarette vending machines to unsupervised areas.

Which of the following is NOT a healthy alternative to drug use? a. Avoiding physical activity b. Enjoying hobbies c. Participating in community activities d. Getting involved in school organizations

a. avoiding physical activity

also known as a scrape

abrasion

A physiological or psychological dependence on a drug is referred to as _____________

addiction

A substance that causes physiological or psychological dependence is called a(n)

addictive drug

medicines work together in a positive way

additive interaction

A(n) ____________ is an addict who is dependent on alcohol.

alcoholic

Which is the best description of physiological dependence on alcohol?

an individual has a chemical need for alcohol

the effect of one medicine is canceled or reduced when taken with another medicine

antagonistic interaction

Which type of medicine destroys bacteria?

antibiotics

wound with skin or tissue partly or completely torn away from the body

avulsion

Which is NOT a way to minimize the health effects of ETS? a. Politely request that a visitor not smoke in your home. b. Suggest meeting in the home of a person who smokes. c. Use air cleaners to remove some contaminants from the air. d. Open windows to provide fresh air when someone smokes.

b. Suggest meeting in the home of a person who smokes.

Which is NOT a reason why many teens decide to quit using tobacco? a. They realize the damaging effects of secondhand smoke. b. They cannot find the desire and commitment to stop. c. They begin to have respiratory infections. d. They find it difficult to purchase tobacco products.

b. They cannot find the desire and commitment to stop.

Which is NOT a universal precaution followed by health care workers? a. Using a mouthpiece during rescue breathing b. Wrapping a wound with sterile gauze c. Washing hands immediately after giving first aid d. Wearing sterile gloves

b. Wrapping a wound with sterile gauze

All are examples of medicine misuse EXCEPT a. giving a prescription medicine to a person for whom it was not prescribed. b. taking the medicine for the period prescribed or recommended. c. mixing medicines without the knowledge of your health care professional. d. taking too much or too little of a medicine.

b. taking the medicine for the period prescribed or recommended.

drinking five or more alcoholic drinks at one sitting

binge drinking

a snowstorm with strong winds

blizzard

___________ is the amount of alcohol in a person's blood expressed as a percentage.

blood alcohol concentration (BAC)

Which is NOT a long-term effect of tobacco use? a. Stroke b. Emphysema c. Decreased blood pressure d. Hardened arteries

c. Decreased blood pressure

Which is NOT a strategy for someone who wants to quit tobacco? a. Prepare for the quit day. b. Access professional health services. c. Maintain current daily behavior. d. Engage in healthful behaviors.

c. Maintain current daily behavior.

Which is NOT a short-term effect of tobacco use? a. The body craves more of the drug nicotine b. Breathing during physical activity becomes more difficult c. The tobacco user begins to crave food d. Users have yellowed teeth and smelly hair

c. The tobacco user begins to crave food

Which of the following does NOT describe a way in which alcohol influences sexual activity? a. Alcohol use impairs judgment. b. Alcohol use lowers inhibitions. c. Alcohol use promotes safe behavior. d. Alcohol use compromises moral standards.

c. alcohol use promotes safe behavior

Which of the following is NOT an item found in an emergency survival kit? a. Battery-powered radio b. First-aid supplies c. Umbrella d. Money

c. umbrella

part of the chain of survival

call emergency medical services

According to Good Samaritan laws, rescuers

cannot be sued for giving emergency care

cancer causing substance

carcinogen

First aid for burns includes

covering the burned area with a wet cloth

Young people who live in a household in which a family member abuses alcohol are NOT at high risk for which of the following? a. Neglect or abuse b. Personal use of alcohol c. Economic hardship d. Being alcohol-free

d. Being alcohol-free

Which is NOT a way that a fetus is harmed when a pregnant woman smokes? a. Nicotine constricts blood vessels of the fetus. b. Carbon monoxide reduces oxygen levels in the blood of the fetus. c. The risk of impaired fetal growth increases. d. ETS clogs the lungs of the developing fetus.

d. ETS clogs the lungs of the developing fetus.

Which is NOT included on an OTC medicine label? a. Warnings b. Active ingredient c. Directions d. FDA regulations

d. FDA regulations

Which is illegal in all states? a. Smoking more than one pack of cigarettes a day b. Loss of productive time due to tobacco-related illness c. Exclusion of tobacco users from social gatherings d. Selling tobacco products to persons under 18

d. Selling tobacco products to persons under 18

Which is NOT a strategy for avoiding tobacco? a. Don't be afraid to say no. b. Surround yourself with positive influences. c. Reduce peer pressure. d. Visit places where tobacco is used.

d. Visit places where tobacco is used.

What effects might a female marijuana user experience? a. Higher testosterone levels b. Changed hormone levels c. Infertility d. All of the above

d. all of the above

For which of these storms might you be asked by authorities to evacuate the area? a. Tornado b. Blizzard c. Thunderstorm d. Hurricane

d. hurricane

All of these factors contribute to reduced teen tobacco use except a. family values. d. no-smoking policies. c. low cost of tobacco. d. positive peer pressure.

d. positive peer pressure

Which statement about inhalants is NOT true? a. A single use can lead to death. b. All are extremely dangerous. c. Using them can kill brain cells. d. They are only harmful if you are trying to abuse them.

d. the are only harmful if you are trying to use them ~obvi~

a drug that slows the central nervous system

depressant

drugs that tend to slow the central nervous system

depressants

synthetic drugs that are made to imitate other drugs

designer drugs

The process of learning to live an alcohol-free life is_________

detoxification

Efforts by schools to reduce drug use may include

drug education classes zero-tolerance policies expulsion of students who use drugs

What is a strong, sometimes fatal reaction to taking a large amount of a drug?

drug overdose

Community efforts to stop drug deals and drug abuse in neighborhoods are_____________

drug watches

Areas around schools where drug sellers receive stiffer penalties are___________

drug-free school zones

substances other than food that change the structure or function of the body or mind

drugs

the type of alcohol in alcoholic beverages

ethanol

A temporary loss of consciousness that occurs when not enough blood is flowing to the brain is called______________

fainting

The basic cycle of CPR for adults alternates two rescue breaths with _10_ chest compressions.

false; 30

T/F _Prescription medicines_ are medicines you can buy without a doctor's prescription.

false; Over the counter medicines

T/F _OTC medicines_ require your health care provider's approval for refills.

false; Prescription medicines

The first stage in the development of alcoholism is _dependence_.

false; abuse

T/F Cocaine and crack are both _addictive hallucinogenic_ drugs.

false; addictive stimulant

Step 1 of recovery from alcoholism is detoxification.

false; admission

If a child is not breathing, you should call 911 _before_ performing CPR.

false; after

Craving alcohol and an inability to limit the amount of alcohol one consumes are symptoms of _fetal alcohol syndrome_.

false; alcoholism

T/F The number of people who are exposed to ETS in the workplace is _increasing_.

false; decreasing

A(n) _fracture_ is a separation of a bone from its normal position in a joint.

false; dislocation

T/F Marijuana raises the level of a brain chemical called _testosterone_.

false; dopamine

Ecstasy, LSD, and PCP are all examples of _opiate_ drugs.

false; hallucinogenic

T/F Any drug that alters brain activity is a(n) _stimulant_ drug.

false; hallucinogens

Apply _heat_ to sprains and strains to reduce swelling.

false; ice

T/F Some states have successfully sued tobacco companies to recover the costs of treating _tobacco-related diseases_.

false; illness

T/F Substances whose fumes are sniffed to give an effect are called _steroids_.

false; inhalants

To help a person who is suffering from shock, lift his or her _arms_ about 12 inches.

false; legs

T/F Marijuana smoke contains _less_ cancer-causing chemicals than tobacco smoke.

false; more

A(n) _physiological dependence_ causes a person to believe that a drug is needed in order to function normally.

false; psychological

T/F People who are trying to quit tobacco use _should not_ tell friends and family about their plans to quit.

false; should

T/F Smoke from the burning end of a cigarette is called _endstream_ smoke.

false; sidestream smoke

Remove the stinger from an insect sting with _tweezers_

false; straight edged object

Drug abuse affects _the individual_ by contributing to a rise in health care costs.

false; the society

T/F Most people who stop using tobacco experience symptoms of _nicotine substitution_.

false; withdrawl

the chemical action of yeast on sugars

fermentation

Infants born to mothers who drink alcohol during pregnancy are at risk for a group of birth defects called ____________

fetal alcohol syndrome (FAS)

burn that involves only the outer layer of skin

first-degree burn

occurs when a dangerous volume of water builds up in a short time

flash flood

drugs that alter moods, thoughts, and sense perceptions

hallucinogens

a powerful tropical storm that produces strong winds and heavy rains

hurricane

Chemical substances that no one may lawfully manufacture, possess, buy, or sell are __________

illegal drugs

The use or sale of any substance that is illegal or otherwise not permitted is _____________

illicit drug use

Teens who smoke marijuana have

increased risk of using cocaine

Medicine abuse is

intentionally taking medications for non-medical reasons

A warning issued by the National Weather Service means that severe weather

is expected soon

cut caused by a sharp object slicing through layers of skin

laceration

thickened, white, leathery-looking spots on the inside of the mouth that can develop into oral cancer

leukoplakia

Treatment for heroin addicts that usually includes medication is called_______________

maintenance therapy

drugs that are used to treat or prevent diseases or other conditions

medicine

The addictive drug found in tobacco leaves

nicotine

Pinching the nostrils closed will stop almost all __________

nosebleeds

First aid for choking

perform abdominal thrusts

Some household cleaners, snakebites, insect stings, and plants can cause______________

poisoning

To stop a wound from bleeding, you should

raise the wounded body part above the level of the heart.

The ___________ position protects the airway for an unconscious person.

recovery

_____________ is a process in which the body adjusts to functioning without alcohol.

recovery

Techniques you can use to say no to peer pressure are referred to as___________

refusal skills

The process of treating dependence on alcohol or other drugs is known as______________

rehabilitation

What is a warning sign of drug use?

sleeping more than usual

If you are outdoors when an earthquake occurs, you should

stay clear of buildings, trees, street lamps, and power lines.

drugs that speed up the central nervous system

stimulants

A drug that increases the action of the central nervous system

stumulant

Any unnecessary or improper use of chemical substances for non-medical purposes is __________

substance abuse

When people use marijuana they tend to

suffer from feelings of anxiety

What are reactions to medicines other than the one intended?

symptoms

interaction of two or more medicines that results in a greater effect than when the medicines are taken alone

synergistic reaction

Vaccines work by

taking advantage of the body's natural defense system

a thick, sticky, dark fluid produced when tobacco burns

tar

Mainstream smoke is

the smoke exhaled from the lungs of a smoker

Drug treatment centers where people live while being treated are called

therapeutic communities

burn that involves all layers of skin and possibly underlying tissue

third-degree burn

During a thunderstorm, it is safe to

to use a cell phone

A condition in which the body becomes used to the effect of a medicine is called

tolerance

What are medicines called that are applied to the skin?

topical medicines

a whirling, funnel-shaped windstorm that advances along the ground

tornado

A device that delivers an electric shock to the heart to restore normal rhythm is a(n) _defibrillator_

true

A person who has developed _tolerance_ needs more of a drug to achieve the same effect.

true

Drug use is a leading factor in teen _depression_.

true

Individuals who ignore their own needs in order to focus on an alcoholic friend or family member are codependent.

true

Psychoactive drug use by teens can lead to _addiction_.

true

Sobriety is a term used to describe living without alcohol.

true

T/F A(n) _nicotine cessation program_ is a course that provides information and help to people who want to stop using tobacco.

true

T/F Another name for environmental tobacco smoke is _secondhand smoke_.

true

T/F During a clinical trial, a drug is tested on _human volunteers_.

true

T/F It's _illegal_ to use a drug not prescribed to you.

true

T/F Rohypnol and GHB are both known as _date-rape_ drugs.

true

T/F Smoking marijuana may damage the immune system.

true

T/F Smoking may lead to weight gain because it _increases_ the body's capacity for physical activity.

true

T/F Steroid use often results in depression, paranoia, and violent behavior.

true

T/F When you avoid tobacco, you _reduce_ your risk of lung cancer.

true

T/F Young children are particularly sensitive to _ETS_.

true

T/F _Medicine misuse_ involves using a medicine in ways other than the intended use.

true

The first step in any case of poisoning is to call a(n) _poison control center_.

true

The universal sign for choking is _clutching at the throat_.

true

_Peer pressure_ plays a role in the choices a teen makes about drug use.

true

_Unconscious_ people cannot cough or clear their throats.

true

occurs in forests and other wild lands in dry regions

wildfire