Praxis health 5551
School lunch programs are overseen by which of the following governmental organizations?
United States Department of Agriculture (USDA)
Which of the following statements is an example of an "I" message?
I feel overburdened when I need to clean the entire house. I need your help.
What is the correct order of steps in the responsible-decision-making model?
Identify the decision to be made List possible decisions and share with a trusted adult Evaluate alternatives and consequences Decide which decision is most appropriate Act on the decision and evaluate
Which of the following is a long-term physical health consequence likely to occur as a result of child abuse and neglect?
Impaired brain development
The health behaviors that should receive the highest priority for intervention in a health education program should meet which of the following pairs of criteria?
Importance: High Changeability: Changeable
To care for a minor open wound, a first responder puts on latex-free disposable gloves and other personal protective equipment. What is the correct procedure for the remaining steps when providing first aid care for a minor open wound?
1. Apply direct pressure with a gauze pad to stop the bleeding. 2. Wait until the bleeding stops to remove debris,and wash the area with soap and warm water. 3. Dry the area and apply a small amount of antibiotic ointment if the person has no known allergies. 4. Cover the area with a sterile gauze pad and a bandage.
An individual who consumes 2,350 calories a day but burns only 2,000 calories a day can be expected to gain how many pounds after 30 days?
3 pounds
The Youth Risk Behavior Surveillance System (YRBSS) monitors how many types of health-risk behaviors that contribute to death and disability in young people?
6
Which of the following best describes class III obesity according to the World Health Organization (WHO) ?
A person having a BMI of above 40
Which of the following drugs is categorized as a depressant?
Alcohol
Which of the following groups of behaviors contribute most to the mortality and morbidity of teenagers?
Alcohol and other drug use, sexual behaviors, and behaviors that result in injury
The direct exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide in the lungs is a function of which of the following structures?
Alveoli
Which of the following is considered one of the largest volunteer health-research agencies in the world?
American Cancer Society
Articles on appraising the health of school children are most likely to be found in the official publication of the
American School Health Association
Which of the following agencies focuses on providing health-related research and health-improvement strategies primarily for school-aged children?
American School Health Association
Which of the following is an example of a listening skill?
Asking questions where appropriate
Ms. Kwan has designed a new sex education curriculum for her district's health education program. She would like to get some preliminary impressions from the parents of her students before implementing the curriculum. Which of the following techniques is the best for her to use?
Assembling a focus group
Which of the following should a teacher do first when planning for the beginning of the school year?
Assess students' prior knowledge
The number of calories in a single serving of product X is 120. Product X includes a total of 6 grams of fat. For a single serving, which of the following correctly reflects the number of calories that come from fat and the percent of the serving that is made up of fat?
Calories from Fat: 54 Percent of Fat: 45%
Which of the following foods is a complete protein source?
Cheese
Which of the following types of physicians practice naturopathic medicine?
Chiropractors
The production of cocaethylene by the liver resulting from the simultaneous consumption of two drugs increases the euphoric effect of the drugs and leads to an increased risk of sudden death resulting from their interaction. Cocaethylene is produced when alcohol is consumed with
Cocaine
Julie and Sally are arguing over which kind of pizza to order. Together they decide that they will get a cheese pizza because it is Julie's birthday and that is her favorite, but next week they will get a pepperoni pizza because that is Sally's favorite. Which of the following terms best describes the skills Julie and Sally used to solve their conflict?
Compromise
Which of the following contraceptives provides the best protection against sexually transmitted infections?
Condoms
Which of the following is considered effective in preventing pregnancy and sexually transmitted infections?
Condoms
Which of the following correctly defines mortality and morbidity?
Death rate / Illness rate
Which of the following pairs of federal agencies are responsible for creating and updating the Dietary Guidelines for Americans?
Department of Agriculture and the Department of Health and Human Services
Which of the following are the most commonly abused drugs?
Depressants
Which of the following risk behaviors is most likely to cause harm or injury to others?
Drinking and driving
Relationships that do not promote healthy communication, honesty, and intimacy are called
Dysfunctinal
Attitude scales can be important for measuring the
Effectiveness of an educational program
Which of the following developmental characteristics will most interfere with the ability of children ages 5 through 7 to engage in simple cooperative games?
Egocentricity
Which of the following best describes the behavior of someone who knowingly or unknowingly protects a person with an addiction from the consequences of his or her actions?
Enabling
The shift in major causes of morbidity and mortality from infectious diseases to chronic diseases has presented health educators with the challenge of
Finding ways to promote personal behavior changes and a healthy lifestyle
Which of the following behaviors are likely to be characteristic of a health-literate person?
Gathers current, reliable health information from a variety of sources before deciding on a dieting program. Advocates for daily physical activity in local schools. Implements conflict-management skills to resolve a family dispute.
Which of the following sexually transmitted infections results in a chronic condition even when treated medically?
Genital herpes
The performance indicators for the National Health Education Standards suggests expectations for what students should know and be able to do by the end of which of the following grade levels?
Grades 2, 5, 8, and 12
Which of the following risk factors is most likely to increase the likelihood that a youth will carry out an act of violence?
Having a low level of school connectedness
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, which of the following factors have been associated with acts of violence?
Having guns in the home Witnessing a violent act Abusing alcohol and other drugs
Which of the following terms describes an extreme, anxiety-provoking, and uncontrolled fear of people who are gay, lesbian, or bisexual?
Homophobia
According to the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), which of the following statements is true regarding the management of a student with head lice at school?
It is the parent's or caregiver's responsibility to treat the student.
Which of the following is the best source for a health teacher to find information on cultural competency?
Office of Minority Health (OMH)
In which of the following ways can a health educator help families keep their children healthy?
Participating in the formation of a school health advisory council
Isabella and Rosa have been best friends since they were in high school, however, Rosa has developed a new set of friends since she went to college. Rosa notices that Isabella has not been successful in forming new friendships with other people. Which of the following strategies would best help Rosa maintain a friendly relationship with Isabella despite their different interests?
Reassuring Isabella that although her interests are changing, she still values their friendship
According to the National Health Education Standards, students should be able to identify healthful habits such as washing hands, brushing teeth, and dressing appropriately for the weather by the end of which of the following grade levels?
Secondgrade
Which of the following is a level of reflection that relies on a teacher's ability to examine his or her beliefs, values, expectations, and assumptions affect student learning?
Self-reflection
A part-time employee in a store has just been promoted and given a substantial salary increase. The store manager has been flirting with the employee and has threatened to take away the promotion and raise if the employee does not respond positively to the overtures. Which of the following best describes the manager's behavior?
Sexual harassment
Recent Youth Risk Behavior Surveillance System (YRBSS) survey results found that which of the following behaviors was on the rise among high school students?
Smoking electronic cigarettes
Which of the following forms of well-being emphasizes the human need to discover meaning and purpose in life and endows the individual with ethics, values, and morals?
Spiritual wellness
Which of the following statements is true of individual developmental levels of students with respect to instruction?
Students' developmental levels should be assessed throughout the school year, both formatively and summatively, while the teacher uses a variety of teaching styles and differentiated instruction
Which of the following sexually transmitted diseases (STDs), if left untreated during pregnancy, results in infant death in up to 40 percent of cases in the United States?
Syphilis
Sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) are most common in people from which of the following age groups?
Under 25 years old
Jerome wants to end his relationship with Marlena but is worried about how she will react. Which of the following is the best strategy for him to end the relationship?
Tell her then expect and plan for another opportunity to talk about the end of the relationship after both have had time to reflect
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) maintains a national database of behavioral data for adolescents that can assist health educators in planning programs. The title of the database is
The Youth Risk Behavior Surveillance System (YRBSS)
Which of the following best describes the meaning of empathy?
The ability to understand and show concern for others
The tendency of adolescents to imagine they are always being scrutinized by others is best described as
The imaginary audience
The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) School Wellness Policy legislation, Public Law 108-265, Section 204, requires that each local education agency develop a wellness policy. In the law, which of the following does the USDA minimally require?
The local committee that is developing policy must consist of parents, students, school food service, the school board, school administrators, and the public.
Which of the following statements describe how health educators best view diversity?
The major dimensions of diversity are race, ethnicity, and culture. Diversity is inclusive rather than exclusive. People of different racial and ethnic backgrounds may have differing health risks.
Which of the following is a characteristic of norm-referenced evaluation of student academic achievement?
The status of a student is compared to that of other students.
Which of the following is a characteristic most associated with a student who is considered a bully?
The student enjoys the rewards gained from aggressive acts.
Which of the following characteristics is most likely to be exhibited by a student who is a victim of bullying?
The student isolates himself or herself.
According to the CHARACTER COUNTS!© program, which of the following lists contains the six traits of character?
Trustworthiness, respect, responsibility, fairness, caring, citizenship
A person with which of the following personality types may be more prone to high blood pressure and high cholesterol levels?
Type A
Which of the following government organizations allows the public to comment on proposed rules and regulations concerning public health policies?
United States Department of Health and Human Services (HHS)
Which of the following vitamins is water soluble?
Vitamin C
Voluntary health agencies and official (public) health agencies both play significant roles in the control of diseases in communities. How do their programs or emphases usually differ?
Voluntary agencies usually focus on one or two related diseases; public health agencies cover many diseases.
Which of the following hygienic strategies is most commonly recommended to help avoid overexposure to harmful pathogens?
Washing one's hands frequently
Which of the following is a condition that is easily spread from person to person and is characterized by the appearance of the small white eggs of a parasitic insect?
Head lice
Which of the following resources can most effectively be used to implement the Whole School, Whole Community, Whole Child (WSCC) model, formerly the coordinated school health (CSH) approach?
A school wellness committee
Which of the following symptoms are associated with depressive disorders?
A weight gain or loss A lack of interest in pleasurable activities A feeling of hopelessness and pessimism
Candace and her best friend recently had a fight and have not spoken in several days. She is having sad feelings about the losing the friendship. Which of the following is an appropriate way for Candace to deal with her feelings?
Acknowledge that it is all right to feel sad about her loss
"Accept what cannot be changed, have courage to change what should be changed, and use wisdom to distinguish one from the other." The statement above best exemplifies which of the following attributes of mental health?
Adaptability
Which of the following is the cause of most Americans' back pain?
Aging and weight gain in the abdomen
Susan runs all the way home because a large dog is chasing her. She slams the front door behind her, leaving the dog outside, barking on the sidewalk. Susan's behavior is an example of what phase of Hans Selye's general adaptation syndrome?
Alarm phase
Which of the following describes a person who is using a communication skill that demonstrates confidence and a clearly stated intention?
Assertive
Which of the following most accurately demonstrates a healthy decision-making skill?
Assessing and choosing a course of action
Which of the following are major responsibilities for entry-level health educators?
Assessing individual and community needs for health education. Implementing health education programs in schools. Evaluating the effectiveness of health education programs.
Which of the following best describes the use of a behavior management intervention for a health class?
Assisting to stop a behavior after it develops
Which of the following conditions is correctly paired with its causative organism?
Athlete's foot . . fungus
Which of the following is the best way for health educators to keep up with new technology and trends in their field?
Attending health seminars and conferences
"If I am allowed to live, I promise ..." The statement above reflects a sentiment characteristic of which of the following stages of grief experienced by the dying, as described by Elisabeth Kübler-Ross?
Bargaining
Which of the following are standard components of a health education instructional unit?
Behavioral objectives Instructional strategies Evaluation procedures
Which of the following is the most effective way for a person to express difficult feelings with someone else?
Being specific in describing feelings to the other person
The somatotype of the human body refers to the
Body's shape
According to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), which of the following is the best example of "reducing," as used in their slogan "reduce, reuse, and recycle"?
Borrowing items
The study of the distribution and dynamics of disease is known as
Epidemiology
Life events such as getting married, beginning a new career, developing new friendships, and mastering a new physical activity most likely cause which of the following?
Eustress
Current social policies and legislation prohibiting cigarette smoking in public places (offices, hospitals, airplanes, etc.) are primarily due to which of the following factors?
Increased awareness of the dangers of secondhand smoke A decrease in the social acceptability of smoking
Which of the following skills characterizes an individual's ability to evaluate the moods, intentions, and motivations of others?
Interpersonal
Which of the following statements is true of medical quackery?
It often uses testimonials for verification of its claims.
Which of the following activities is most suitable for an aerobics program designed to develop cardiovascular endurance?
Jogging
The first evidence that an individual is being affected by alcohol is an impairment of
Judgment and inhibitions
Judging from the diagram above, which of the following describes the impact of knowledge upon health behavior?
Knowledge in combination with appropriate attitudes and values impact health behaviors.
Which of the following can be most closely correlated with the premature death rate in the United States?
Lifestyle choices
In which of the following human organs is bile produced?
Liver
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), which of the following has been shown to be a contributing factor to violence in relationships?
Living below the poverty line
Which of the following is best described as an exclusive involvement with one sexual partner?
Monogamy
The quadriceps femoris is a part of which of the following body systems?
Muscular system
Touch, gestures, interpersonal space, facial expressions, and body language are all examples of which of the following?
Nonverbal communication
Which of the following is the most significant predisposing factor for cancer, cardiovascular problems, and diabetes that plague United States society?
Obesity
What is the path of the egg (ovum) from ovulation through menstruation?
Ovary Fallopian tube Uterus Vagina
When Susan and John are together, John lets Susan make all of the decisions. Even if he does not like her decision, John still does what Susan wants. Which of the following best characterizes John's behavior?
Passive
An eighth-grade student has taken part in a training program for students to assist others who are involved in conflicts. The student has learned how to intervene in disputes, listen to both sides, take notes, and help the parties seek resolution. Which of the following best describes the role the student is playing?
Peer mediator
Which of the following terms is defined as the encouragement adolescents give one another to participate in destructive activities or behaviors they would not otherwise do alone, whether constructive or destructive?
Peer pressure
Which of the following incorporates the thoughts and guidance of a mentor?
Peer reflection
Gingivitis that has been ineffectively treated can lead to which of the following more serious conditions?
Periodontal disease
Which of the following statements is most likely true about a young child who is physically active?
Physical activity increases a child's bone density.
The definition of health given by the World Health Organization is based on the
Physical, mental, and social aspects of health
Two types of knowledge are included in the National Health Education Standards. The first type is knowledge of health content. The second type is knowledge of
Process and skills as applied to healthy living
The primary purpose of physical education and physical activity within the Whole School, Whole Community, Whole Child (WSCC) model, formerly the coordinated school health approach, is to
Provide a planned and sequential instruction program promoting lifelong activity
Having well-known and established procedures for conflict resolution helps prevent violence primarily by
Providing students with prevention strategies and defined alternatives to violence
Ms. Swann has been a high school health educator for 12 years and has a Master's degree in community health administration. She has been teaching at the local four-year college as an adjunct and enjoys working in this setting. Which of the following will make her a strong candidate for a full-time teaching position in higher education?
Pursuing a doctoral degree in health education or a similar area
Jake, a high school junior, is being pressured by his football teammates to sneak out and go drinking. When Jake does not immediately agree, they begin to tease him about not being a good friend and not wanting to have fun with them. Jake suggests that the group go bowling instead. Which of the following best describes what Jake has effectively demonstrated?
Refusal skills
Which of the following is the best method to use for practicing refusal skills with someone who is pressuring a person into trying drugs?
S.T.O.P. (say no in a firm voice, tell why not, offer another idea, promptly leave)
Of the following statements, which most accurately describes stress management skills?
These skills help students cope with different types of emotional situations and should be taught throughout the school year.
Which of the following is an example of a long-term mental and emotional health consequence of child abuse and neglect?
Thoughts of suicide
Which of the following is the primary goal of a health teacher who reflects on a previous lesson?
To gain an increased awareness of his or her teaching
