Health Study Set
Gonorrhea can be cured without causing permanent damage.
False
The first line of defense against infection includes
physical and chemical barriers
The amount of calories burned depends upon the type, duration, and intensity of the activity.
True
The immediate, initial response by any bystander during EMS involves his/her care for the victim of an injury or illness until professional medical care arrives at the scene of the accident.
True
The openings into your body, such as your mouth, eyes, and nose, are covered by protective linings called mucous membranes.
True
The placenta is usually delivered after the fetus is delivered
True
The vagina normally contains mostly "good" bacteria, and fewer "harmful" bacteria.
True
There has never been a case of HIV transmitted by mouth-to-mouth CPR.
True
To decrease your craving for sugary foods, you should eat a healthy well-balanced diet.
True
Teen pregnancy is a societal problem associated with many negative consequences. List two negative consequences that may have life-long effects, on the children, with teenage parents.
Two consequences are the children of teen moms might not have a good education (they might drop out) and the child might have development issues.
Approximately how long does sperm maturation take?
Two weeks ??????
Chlamydia cannot be easily treated or cured with antibiotics.
False
What is an ovum?
Egg
Active-listening and effective communication
Skills used to negotiate conflict
Approximately, how many compressions should occur every minute during CPR?
100
It is estimated that __________________ children are born with fetal alcohol syndrome in the United States.
30 out of 100 ???
Gonorrhea is a very common infectious disease.The CDC estimates that over ________people are infected annually in the United States.
700,000
Fear of loss can accompany even the most desirable experiences. What strategy could you use to help cope with change?
A change chart
Which of the following is the best description of health insurance?
A policy that you buy to cover health care costs
According to the Centers for Disease Control, about what percentage of heart attack deaths occur before professional medical attention can be given?
About 50%
How far up does the troposphere go?
About 6 miles
What is the generic name for Tylenol?
Acetaminophen
Which product is a brand name for ibuprofen?
Advil
People who cannot control their use of alcohol suffer from a disease called ________.
Alcoholism
Which of the following conditions is least likely to occur if the respiratory system is damaged by air pollutants?
Arthritis
Sexually active women age 25 years and younger should be screened for Chlamydia ______.
At least once a year
Your body needs to stay in a state of homeostasis. What does this mean?
Continual balance
According to the Food and Drug Administration's Birth Control Booklet, which of the following implanted methods is the most effective in preventing pregnancy?
Copper IUD, IUD with Progestin, or Implantable Rod
Which of the following is not a major type of infectious agent or pathogen?
Diabetes
Of all of the barrier methods described in the Food and Drug Administration Birth Control Guide, which one is the most effective in preventing pregnancy?
Diaphragm with spermicide
To correspond online with someone who doesn't value the same things as you do
Differing Values
Which of the following is the safest, most sensible way to lose weight?
Exercise
Which of the following is helpful when managing your stress level?
Exercising, Eating properly, or Talking to someone
Which of the following statements about the causes of mental illness is NOT true?
Experiences a person has as a child play no role in causing mental disorders.
At 7.5 weeks the embryo has developed _________
Eyelids with pigmented eyes
Negotiation means to communicate about an issue and never reach an acceptable solution.
False
Sexting is fun and flirty and there are no laws against it.
False
Students who are perceived as weak or unable to defend themselves are less likely to be victims of bullying.
False
The amniotic fluid empties when the fetus is delivered.
False
The cervix is a muscle that contracts during labor.
False
Emotional abuse is saying or doing something to another person that causes the person to experience which of the following?
Feel afraid, Feel manipulated, or Feel controlled
Once a sperm penetrates an egg, the result is a __________, which contains ______ chromosomes.
Fertilized egg, 46
Being a wise consumer can help you be ______________
Happy, Satisfied, Or Healthier
What is the best way to avoid risky situations?
Have a plan in place and follow your plan
Once the sperm leaves the testes, what part of the epididymis does it travel to?
Head
Which of the following is a side effect of "The Pill"?
Headache, Breast tenderness, Nausea, or Menstrual cycle changes
What does HMO stand for?
Health Maintenance Organization
A chemical substance that people of any age may not lawfully manufacture, possess, buy, or sell is known as a(n)
Illegal drug
One of the problems that occurs as a consequence of CFC pollution is __________.
Increase in skin cancer in humans
Signs and symptoms of dehydration include all of the following except:
Increase in urine production
Chlamydia is known as a "silent" disease because___________________
Infected individuals experience no symptoms
An example of the body's second line of defense against a pathogen is
Inflammation
Why is meeting the needs for a growing population difficult?
It is difficult because the growing population has necessities (food, water, etc.) and the Earth only has so many of those things.
A goal that you plan to reach over an extended period of time is a ________________.
Long term goal
Which is NOT a short term goal?
Lose 25 lbs
An illness that affects the brain and reduces a person's ability to cope, to adjust to everyday life changes, or to get along with others is called a(n)
Mental disorder
A(n) ___________ is a false or mistaken point of view or opinion.
Misconception
The embryo at eight weeks can________________.
Move their jaw and point toes
Blogs and chat rooms
Online forums
What hormone stimulates lactation, making it possible for moms to breastfeed their children?
Oxytocin
Which of the following mental illness does NOT begin during adolescence?
PTSD
Infectious diseases are caused by
Pathogens
Vaccines are produced from weakened or killed
Pathogens
Of the emergency contraception medicines described in the Food and Drug Administration's Birth Control Booklet, which one is the most effective in preventing pregnancy?
Plan B
Communication strategies that can help you say "NO" when you are being encouraged to take part in behaviors that you know are unsafe, unhealthy, or that goes against your values.
Refusal skills
A boy at school continues to pressure you into trying/using drugs, the best thing to do is
Remove yourself from the situation
The eyes can dilate, regulate light, and even produce tears by the _______________ month.
Sixth
Which of the following is the first line of defense against pathogens?
Skin
What are the harmful effects from UV rays?
Skin Cancer
The most common air pollutant is:
Smog
At twelve weeks, the jaw moves and you can see _______________________.
Taste buds
If the vagina is like a hallway, what structure acts as a door to allow sperm to enter?
The cervix
At 6 weeks, the embryo is developing _________________ .
The diaphragm and white blood cells
Which of the following individuals are especially vulnerable to the effects of air pollution?
The elderly and Children
How could human population growth affect the environment?
The growing population could cause the Earth's resources to be used up leading to a bigger global warming problem, not enough food, water shortages, and poverty.
At four weeks, the embryo is developing _______________ .
The heart, liver, and brain
Which statement is not true about mucous membranes. ?
They are a nonspecific immune response.
Which of the following is true about gametes?
They contain half of the parental chromosomes
A scientist who studies addiction has proven that a person is more at risk of becoming an addict if
They have family members who have had a drug problem. They start drugs at a young age. They have mental health problems like depression. They hang around other people who use drugs.
What are three possible consequences of drinking alcohol during pregnancy?
Three possible consequences are a miscarriage, the baby being born with Fetal Alcohol Syndrome and mental and behavioral issues.
Change is very difficult for some people.. Operationally, it can be identified as anytime one or more of four shifts occur—something in your life starts, stops, increases, or decreases. This process is called...
Transition time
A misconception is a false or mistaken view, opinion, or attitude.
True
A mother's lifestyle choices can influence the baby later in life.
True
A social benefit of physical activity is that exercising with a friend can be fun.
True
A vaccine causes the immune system to respond by fighting a pathogen without having symptoms of infection.
True
Cilia are tiny hair-like structures that line your air passages to help trap and remove pathogens.
True
Heat exhaustion and heat stroke are both life-threatening emergencies.
True
Teen dating violence is a pattern of physically, sexually, verbally, and/or emotionally abusive behavior in a dating relationship.
True
You can get Chlamydia in your throat by having oral sex with an infected partner.
True
You can lower your blood pressure and reduce the risk of heart disease and stroke if you learn to manage your stress.
True
What hollow, muscular tube transports the oocyte from the ovary to the uterus?
Uterine tube
What are vaccines, and how do they work?
Vaccines are dead or weakened pathogens that are injected into your body. The vaccine makes your body get introduced to that pathogen without the symptoms of that disease.
The ductus deferens is also known as the:
Vas deferens
Which of the following is NOT an example of the body's first line of defense against infection?
White blood cells
The fetus is nourished by the __________ during the first 7 weeks and by the _______ from week 8 through birth.
Yolk sac, Placenta
Describe three parts of the first line of defense that the body uses to protect itself against infections.
Your skin prevents infections from getting into your body. Tears trap pathogens, wash them away, and kill them. Cilia line your throat, trapping the pathogens from getting into your system when you breathe in "infected" air.
Self-actualization is
achieving one's full potential, including artistic expression.
What is the substance responsible for providing us quick (instant) energy to deal with emergency situations?
adenosine triphosphate
What is the correct order of the three stages of the body's stress response?
alarm stage, resistance stage, exhaustion stage
tips for negotiating a conflict include which of the following?
allow each person to share his or her opinion, practice active listening, and use effective communication
Your personal behavior
can affect the people closest to you.
Saliva and tears perform all of the following roles except ______.
creating immunity against pathogens.
A stressor is a(n)
event or situation that causes stress.
The inflammatory response causes swelling because it
increases blood flow to the area of the injury.
Tolerance causes a drinker's body to need
increasingly larger amounts of alcohol to achieve the original effect.
Which of the following is NOT true of adrenaline?
it is located in your liver
The food label on a package of pretzels states a percent Daily Value for the iron of 5 percent. This means that
one serving of the pretzels contains 5 percent of the iron that the average person needs each day.
Arrange the basic human needs in order according to Maslow's hierarchy, starting at the bottom and ending at the top.
physiological needs, safety, belonging, esteem
The flight or fight response
refers to your body's physical and chemical response to stress
Basal Metabolic Rate is the energy needed for which of the following activities:
resting/sleeping
Which of the following is a role of carbohydrates?
supplying energy for your body's functions
What is your basal metabolic rate?
the rate at which you use energy when your body is at rest
Why is suicide awareness important?
to lower the annual suicide rates, to help friends and/or family members that are consumed with suicidal thoughts, or to recognize the early warning signs of suicide
Which of the following is NOT an example of drug misuse?
using prescription medication appropriately
Which of the following forms when moisture in the air interacts with nitrogen oxide and sulfur dioxide?
Acid rain
What gland is responsible for the flight-or-fight reflex?
Adrenal
Which of the following is not a gland in the endocrine system?
Adrenaline
It is important to have a group of people to support you when you are struggling or trying to cope with various issues. This outside support group could include people from which of the following:
Adults, Teachers, or Friends or peers
The Advil commercial was supposed to make me think/feel that
Advil is a better choice because I will spend less time awake and more time asleep, Advil is a better choice if I am camping in the woods, or Advil is a better choice for females.
One theory for the obesity epidemic in America presented in this unit is that
Americans have access to a poor diet that is highly promoted at low-cost
Mothers who drink while they are pregnant often produce children that demonstrate which of the following behaviors?
Belligerent and stubborn
Which of the following is not a part of the inflammatory response?
Blood flow to the area decreases.
Damage to the ozone layer is primarily caused by the use of:
CFC
Stimulants are drugs that
Can cause tumors or cancer
Which of the following can be used to bully another person?
Cell phone, Computer, or Gaming console
What small hair-like structures catch the oocyte as it is released from the ovary?
Cilia
Which of the following is NOT one of the four main groups of psychoactive drugs.
Cocaine
When someone looks at or compares different products to find out which is best for them it is called
Comparison shopping
Which of the following drugs will most likely cause the following symptoms: lack of energy, drowsiness, slurred speech, and a lower respiration rate.
Depressants
Syphilis is transmitted from one person to another through _____________.
Direct contact
Which of the following is NOT a good way to prevent dehydration?
Drink 64 ounces caffeinated liquids like coffee, tea, or soda
Cyberbullying is being mean to someone through which of the following:
E-mail, Blogs, and Chatrooms
When an individual assumes another person's electronic identity, they are committing which type of abuse?
Electonic
Cell phones, computers, gaming consoles
Electronic devices used for cyberbullying
If uncoiled, this structure would measure approximately 23 feet.
Epididymis
A drug that speeds up activities of the central nervous system is known as a depressant.
False
A social norm is an unexpected form of behavior in a given situation.
False
Avoidance means settling a dispute with the help of a third party.
False
Electronic aggression is also known as physical abuse.
False
Everyone responds the same in similar situations.
False
Gardasil does not protect against most genital warts or cancer of the vulva, vagina and/or anus.
False
Inflammation is the process that occurs when your body destroys pathogens that it has previously encountered before the pathogens are able to cause disease.
False
Marks and bruises have to be left to be considered physical abuse.
False
Most insurance companies will not provide Medicaid and Medicare health insurance for patients in need of mental health care services in Clark County.
False
The symptoms for the deepest burns are classified as first-degree burns.
False
The umbilical cord is cut by the doctor before the delivery of the fetus in order to protect the head.
False
The weight that you lose when following a fad diet is permanent.
False
There are more injuries among student athletes during practice than there are student injuries in Physical Education class.
False
There is a pattern of abuse in a violent dating relationship - tension building, explosion, and honeymoon. Each phase must go on for several years in order to be classified as abusive.
False
Two different antibiotics are used to treat and cure Bacterial Vaginosis (BV): Metronidazole and/or Clindamycin. Once an individual takes the prescribed medication they are immune to BV and cannot be infected again.
False
Usually, during labor contractions are about 3 minutes long in duration.
False
Violence is the act of seeking power and attention through psychological, emotional, or physical abuse of another person.
False
Withdrawing from virtual technology abuse and not attempting to tell anyone or resolve the issue is called Mediation.
False
You can get vaccinated against HIV easily.
False
You can only get syphilis once in your lifetime, after that, your body destroys it before symptoms occur.
False
Which of the following are risk factors for drug abuse and addiction?
Family history to mental illness, Family history of addiction, or Peer pressure
At ten weeks the embryo is called (a/an) ___________?
Fetus
How do moderate fevers (below 39°C or 103°F) help fight infection?
Fevers prevent the growth of pathogens.
When the problems and stress in your life become too difficult to manage, you should
Find someone to talk to
There are both long term and short term consequences of being a teen parent. One of the biggest problems in society with teen pregnancy (male and female) is the inability to _________.
Finish high school
If a store gave you redeemable coupons for merchandise, what type of technique would they be using?
Free gift/rewards
Which of the following is NOT a physiological need from Maslow's hierarchy of needs?
Friends
Ring worm is a skin disease that is caused by a
Fungus
What is the study of heredity?
Genetics
_______ is the most common STD in the United States, according to the CDC.
Genital herpes
The __________ prevents the sun's heat from rising out of the atmosphere and flowing back to space.
Greenhouse effect
Which of the following factors, has an impact on your health, but is beyond your ability to change or control?
Heredity
Glands are located throughout your body and release substances called:
Hormones
Which of the following is a nonspecific defense against pathogens?
Inflammation
Advertisements are used to primarily
Inform you, Entertain you, And Sell their product
What part of the uterine tube is the portion closest to the uterus and connects the uterine tube to the uterine wall?
Isthmus
A powerful emotion resulting in negative and strong feelings.
Jealousy
Resistance is a natural human response. Which activity listed below will help you take control of your life?
Make a list of sort and long term goals
You and a friend are at a party where almost everyone is drinking. Your friend, who has had only two or three beers, offers to drive you home. What should you do?
Make sure your friend doesn't drive at all and call a parent for a ride.
Which of the following is not a persuasive technique used in advertising?
Non-Causality
Which one of the following implanted methods offer the best protection against sexually transmitted diseases?
None
According to the Food and Drug Administration's Birth Control Booklet, the most effective permanent method that protects against sexually transmitted disease is the _______________.
None of them
Some changes in your life are out of your control and some are a result of decisions you have made. This process can be .....
Not your fault
Sexual activity is any form of sexual contact which includes:
Oral, Vaginal intercourse, and Anal intercourse
Taking too much of a drug that leads to coma or death is called a(n)
Overdose
A system based upon experiences, prior knowledge, and perceptions that are used to govern thinking, actions, and behaviors.
Personal belief system
Which of the following does not lead to the creation of the ozone?
Plants
This can lead to a misunderstanding or saying something inappropriate.
Poor communication
A good indication that you are coping well with stress is that you can focus on the____.
Positive aspects of change
When a person feels like they are losing control over something
Power Struggle
A family medical doctor or general practitioner is called a _________.
Primary care physician
Which of the following nutrients is essential for the following functions: growth and development, manufacturing hormones, antibodies, enzymes, and tissues.
Proteins
Peas and beans are good plant sources of _________.
Proteins and amino acids
A medical doctor who handles particular kinds of patients or medical conditions (i.e. mental health disorders) is called a ___________________.
Psychiatrist
If the ozone is lower in the atmosphere it can cause:
Respiratory Issues
During the last trimester of pregnancy, the fetus begins to have periods of______________.
Rest and activity
Which of the following best represents proper refusal skills?
Say no and keep saying it. Don't offer excuses. You do not need to justify yourself, just say no.
Goal setting is very important, which of the following is a good reason for it?
Setting goals provides you with motivation and self-confidence, or Setting goals allows you to take a look at the distractions that may get in the way of accomplishing your goals, or Setting goals helps provide direction for where you want to go in life.
Any form of sexual contact including oral, vaginal, or anal intercourse is known as __________.
Sexual activity
Which of the following are ways to register to be an organ and tissue donor?
Sign up at DMV or Sign up on your state's online registry
If you can get along with others, at work, school, and/or play, you are said that you have good _________.
Social health
This occurs when muscles or ligaments overstretch. It is usually treated by following the RICE method (Rest, Ice, Elevation, Compression).
Sprains and strains
Medicaid is financed jointly by the federal government and the ___________.
States
According to the Food and Drug Administration's Birth Control Booklet, the most effective permanent method of birth control is _______________.
Sterilization for men and women, or Sterilization implant for women
The two main functions of the epididymis are to:
Store and mature sperm
Which of the following examples is not included in the tension building phase of an abusive relationship?
Tension is released in a burst of physical abuse
Which of the following glands produce testosterone?
Testes
What tool is used by the EPA to provide the public with information on local air quality and whether air pollution levels pose a health concern?
The Air Quality Index
All of the following are examples of hormonal methods:
The Pill, Vaginal Contraceptive Ring, and Patch
People can become addicted to prescription medications if
The medication is not taken as directed. You take medication not prescribed to them
Abstinence is the only 100% effective way of preventing an unwanted pregnancy.
True
Abstinence is the refusal to take part in any activity that puts your health or the health of others at risk.
True
Alcohol and other drug use among our nation's youth remains a major public health problem?
True
Anyone can register to be a donor, even though additional authorization may be needed before donation can actually occur if the person is a minor.
True
Cervarix and Gardasil vaccinations are licensed, safe, and effective for females ages 9 through 26 years?
True
Infectious diseases are also known as communicable diseases.
True
It is important to make relationship decisions based on your own comfort level and personal beliefs. You should not feel pressured into a sexual relationship.
True
LSD, marijuana, and ecstasy are categorized as Schedule I drugs.
True
Mental health care services and costs depend on the diagnosis and treatment for each individual.
True
People with good emotional health are in control over their thoughts, feelings, and behaviors.
True
Physical abuse is any intentional unwanted contact with another person's body.
True
Physical activity is any bodily movement produced by skeletal muscles resulting in energy expenditure.
True
Processed carbohydrates (simple sugars) do not contain natural sources of nutrients like complex carbohydrates (whole grains).
True
Abuse does not include which of the following examples?
Violence
Genital Herpes is a (n)
Virus
Outdoor gaseous pollutants come from:
Volcanoes, Fires, and Industry
One of the best ways to prevent the spread of disease is to
Wash your hands.
Which one of the following food items does not contain calories?
Water
On a food label, food ingredients are listed in order by
Weight, from most to least
At what point in her life does a female make her ova?
When she was still a fetus
When a drug-dependent person stops taking that drug his or her body demonstrates symptoms known as _______.
Withdrawl
Body image refers to
perceptions of how you view your own body