Health Exam Study Guide
Approximately, how many compressions should occur every minute during CPR
100
If a person cannot pay attention, concentrate, and/or is very hyperactive with impulsive behavior, they may be showing signs of which of the following conditions...
ADHD
Many people undergo behavior changes in their teens, which of the following is an example?
All of the above (change in attention, change in motivation, change in risk-taking behavior)
Which of following are physical signs of drug abuse and addiction?
All of the above (sudden weight loss/gain, cycles of excessive sleep, confusion/disorientation)
Which of the following statements is NOT caused by extreme weather?
It causes the development of more land area
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 a risk factor for depression?
a major life change
Self-actualization is....
achieving one's full potential, including artistic expression
Which statement is NOT a cause of an infectious disease?
acids in the stomach
What is the correct order of the three stages of the body's stress response?
alarm, resistance, exhaustion
Which of the following are risk factors for drug abuse and addiction?
all of the above (family history to mental illness, family history of addiction, peer pressure)
Emotional abuse is saying or doing something to another person that causes the person to experience which of the following.
all of the above (feel afraid, manipulated, and controlled)
Why should we know what to do in an emergency situation?
all of the above (there is not always a doctor available, an ambulance might not get to you immediately, you might save someones life)
Scientists who study addiction have proven that a person is more at risk of becoming an addict if...
all of the above (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 people who use drugs)
Tips for negotiating a conflict include which of the following?
allow each person to share his or her opinion, practice active listening, use effective communication
Symptoms of this type of emergency include: difficulty breathing, closing airways, wheezing, vomiting, and fast heartbeat. Call 911, use epinephrine injector, or go to emergency room.
anaphylaxis
The body's third line of defense against pathogens includes...
antibodies
After dialing 911 to report an emergency you should:
begin chest compressions
People can become addicted to prescription medication if...
both b and c (the medication is not taken as directed, you take medication not prescribed to them)
People with low self-esteem show all of the following characteristics EXCEPT which one?
bouncing back quickly from setbacks
Treating this type of injury includes removing the clothing, applying ice, splinting the injured body part, and seeking medical care.
broken bone
Which of the following causes the symptoms: redness, swelling, and itching. In some cases this can cause wheezing, faintness of breath, and a rapid heart beat especially in people with allergic reactions.
bug bites and stings
Classified by 1st, 2nd and 3rd degrees. Symptoms may include redness, pain, swelling, blisters, and damaged nerves.
burns
How can middle and high school students break the "code of silence"?
by standing up for yourself and others
Which of the following is a helpful way to cope with your emotions?
confronting the situation head on
Which of the following is the best example of drug abuse?
deliberately taking cold medication when you aren't ill or showing symptoms
Which of the following is NOT a major type of infectious agent or pathogen?
diabetes
If you are receiving multiple, unwanted text messages from an individual you are a victim of which type of abuse?
electronic
Which type of abuse does the following scenario describe? One of your classmates discusses the sexual orientation of a classmate with a group of students in order to cause the individual to feel embarrassment.
emotional
Which of the following is true about eustress?
eustress is positive
When you forget your P.E. clothes, have to much homework and have soccer and basketball practice after school, these types of stressors are....
everyday problems
A drug that speeds up activities of the central nervous system is known as a depressant.
false
Avoidance means settling a dispute with the help of a third party.
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
It is easier to say no to drugs and alcohol when you hang out with people who use the substances.
false
It is impossible for a person to become addicted to drugs after the first try.
false
Marks and bruises have to be left to be considered physical abuse.
false
There are more injuries among student athletes during practice than there are student injuries in physical education class.
false
Withdrawing from virtual technology abuse and not attempting to tell anyone or resolve the issue is called mediation.
false
Your immune system is found within your digestive system. It is a network of vessels that collects fluid from your tissues and returns it to the bloodstream.
false
How do moderate fevers 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
Ring worm is a skin disease that is caused by a...
fungus
The skin performs all of the following function EXCEPT ________.
helps the body with digestion
All traits that are passed biologically from parent to child are considered......
heredity
Which of the following factors, has an impact on your health, but is beyond your ability to change or control?
heredity
Swelling, redness, and itching caused by an allergic reaction.
histamine
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 a nonspecific defense against pathogens?
inflammation
What commonly happens to self-esteem when a child enters adolescence?
it decreases
A powerful emotions resulting in negative and strong feelings
jealousy
Which of the following is a sign of possible drug abuse?
major changes in behavior and personality
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...
mental disorder
The wellness wheel contains which of the following?
mental health, nutrition and diet, fitness, self image, prevent and safety
All of the following are symptoms of heart disease EXCEPT for which one?
obstructed airway
A disease-causing agent is called a....
pathogen
Infectious diseases are caused by...
pathogens
Your body's first line of defense against infectious disease includes...
physical barriers like skin, mucous membranes, and cilia
Having enough energy to go to school and participate in every day activities without getting overly tired is a sign of good __________?
physical health
This can lead to a misunderstanding or saying something inappropriate.
poor communication
Which of the following mental illness does NOT begin during adolescence?
post-traumatic stress disorder
This may occur when a person feels like they are losing control over something.
power struggle
Prejudging or forming an opinion about someone or something is called...
prejudice
Peas and beans are good plant sources of _________?
proteins and amino acids
Which of the following is NOT a way that a person can be exposed to environmental dangers?
reading
Abuse does NOT include which of the following examples?
sexual and violence
If you can get along with others, at work, school, and/or play, you are said that you have good __________?
social health
Which of the following is a role of carbohydrates?
supplying energy for your body's functions
Mucous membranes are present in all of the following areas of the body except:
surface of the skin
Which of the following is an example of using a drug appropriately?
taking medication according to the instructions on the label
The proper way to determine unresponsiveness is to:
tap the victim and yell, "are you okay?"
Which of the following is the best thing to do if your friend abuses drugs?
tell a trusted adult
Which of the following examples is NOT included in the tension building phase of an abusive relationship?
tension is released in burst of physical abuse
Someone with good mental and emotional health demonstrates which of the following traits?
the ability to look at the positive side of a situation
The state of Nevada currently has both laws and policies regarding anti-bullying.
true
What is heredity?
the passing of genes from parents to offspring
____________ contains nicotine.
tobacco
A blog and/or chatroom is also called an online forum.
true
A vaccine causes the immune system to respond by fighting a pathogen without having symptoms of infection.
true
Alcohol is a stimulant
true
Cilia are tiny hair-like structures that line your air passages to help trap and remove pathogens.
true
Confrontation means facing an issue head on.
true
Gender can influence your health because risk factors may vary between males and females.
true
Hallucinogens are strong mood changing drugs with unpredictable psychological effects.
true
LSD, marijuana, and ecstasy are categorized as schedule 1 drugs.
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
Sexual harassment is the uninvited and unwelcome sexual conduct directed at another person.
true
Suicide is the third leading cause of death among people ages 14-24 years old.
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
You can lower your blood pressure and reduce the risk of heart disease and stroke if you learn to mange your stress.
true
One of the best ways to prevent the spread of disease, is to
wash your hands
Which of the following is NOT an example of the body's first line fo defense against infection?
white blood cells