HLTH 231 Exam 3 Studying

A driver is always impaired when he or she has a blood alcohol concentration of

0.08 percent or higher.

One standard drink equals

12 ounces of beer or 1.5 ounces of 80 proof liquor.

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.

When personal and health problems related to alcohol use have become severe and a person suffers withdrawal symptoms if they don't drink, they have reached the point of alcoholism or

alcohol dependence.

The ratio of alcohol to total blood volume is the

blood alcohol concentration.

The last stage of liver disease that can result from years of heavy drinking is

cirrhosis

Which blood pressure measurement is the lower number that represents the amount of pressure on arterial walls when the heart relaxes?

diastolic

Social and cultural factors that increase the likelihood of violence include all of the following EXCEPT

social support.

The willful, repeated, and malicious following, harassing, or threatening of another person is

stalking

A key defense against assault when you're outside alone is to

stay aware of your surroundings.

The primary action of insulin is to

stimulate transporters to take up glucose from the bloodstream and carry it into the cell.

What substance in cigarettes is a thick, brownish sludge containing carcinogens?

tar

Advertising for cigarettes targets specific groups in society.

true

Hate crimes sometimes occur because the perpetrator is retaliating for a perceived insult, unfairness, or slight.

true

If a friend passes out and cannot be roused after drinking heavily for hours, you should call 9-1-1.

true

In most cases, the perpetrators of child abuse are members of the child's family.

true

In the United States, there are huge disparities in crime rates based on sex, socioeconomic status, and race/ethnicity.

true

Sexual jokes, suggestive comments, and sexual innuendo are forms of sexual harassment.

true

In which form of diabetes does the immune system destroy the body's insulin-producing cells?

type 1 diabetes

Jeff has been drinking a lot over the past few months, including frequent binges. His friends are concerned that this behavior puts him at risk for a condition that involves a potentially lethal blood alcohol concentration. Which condition is this?

Alcohol poisoning

What happens during a heart attack?

Blood supply is blocked to some area of the heart.

What happens during a stroke?

Blood supply to some area of the brain is interrupted.

Cecily occasionally sends a "quick text" while driving. All of the following are true EXCEPT

Cecily's "quick text" is estimated to take her eyes off the road for long enough-at 55 miles per hour-to cross a tennis court.

Which of the following occurs within 24 hours of quitting smoking?

Chance of heart attack decreases.

There have been recent reports of date rape drugs being used at campus parties. What should female students do to protect themselves from being the victim of drug-facilitated crimes?

Don't accept open or unsealed drinks and don't leave drinks unattended.

If you know you will be at an event where alcohol will be served, what can you do to drink responsibly?

Eat shortly before you go and alternate alcoholic and nonalcoholic drinks.

What effect does carbon monoxide have on the body?

It diminishes the oxygen-carrying capacity of the red blood cells.

Which of the following statements about nicotine is TRUE?

It is a powerful central nervous system stimulant.

Which of the following is FALSE about smokeless tobacco?

Young people's use of smokeless tobacco has been declining steadily since 1999.

A bias-motivated crime is

a hate crime

The use of force to control and maintain power over another person in the home environment is

domestic violence.

If someone you know has been raped, one of the most important steps to take is to

encourage him or her to see a doctor immediately.

Mixing alcohol with energy drinks reduces the level of alcohol impairment.

false

Sexual harassment is carried out only by people who are in positions of power.

false

Substance abuse decreases the risk of both homicide and suicide.

false

Alcohol consumption during pregnancy can cause significant brain damage and other impairments in the fetus; this condition is known as

fetal alcohol syndrome.

Carbohydrates that have been ingested are broken down into the form of sugar known as

glucose

Cardiovascular disease

has been the leading cause of death in the U.S. for 100 years.

Diabetes mellitus is a disease characterized by

high blood glucose.

The absence of clinical indicators of cardiovascular disease and the presence of certain behavioral and health factor metrics is known as

ideal cardiovascular health

Which hormone is required by the body's cells for the uptake of glucose?

insulin

Violence that occurs between two people in a current or former marriage or sexual or dating relationship is

intimate partner violence.

A reduction in the oxygen supply to a part of the body or an organ such as the heart is known as

ischemia.

The vast majority of stalkers are

known to their victims.

Chewing tobacco can lead to a condition characterized by leathery white patches inside the mouth known as

leukoplakia

The main site of alcohol metabolism is the

liver

The organ that stores glycogen that has been converted from glucose is the

liver

A cluster of conditions that strongly increases the risk of developing type 2 diabetes is known as

metabolic syndrome.

A biopsy reveals that a woman who has had breast cancer now has cancer in her bones. The process of cancer spreading from one organ or body area to others is

metastasis

Campus law enforcement officers now have

more staff and increased authority to prosecute offenders.

Type 1 diabetes

most often appears during childhood or adolescence.

A new growth of tissue that serves no physiological purpose is a

neoplasm

Cultural beliefs that can be considered societal causes of violence include

objectifying women.

Which of the following would NOT put an individual at an increased risk of developing type 2 diabetes?

physical activity

Conditions that increase the risk for developing type 2 diabetes include all of the following EXCEPT

regular exercise and a healthy diet.

Your friend confides that her coworker is always making sexually explicit comments to her and telling lewd jokes. You explain to her that this is

sexual harassment

Any form of unwanted sexual conduct is

sexual harassment.

The reduction in alcohol-related driving fatalities since the 1980s is due to

zero tolerance laws and increased drinking age.