Health Final Exam

Your friend started smoking marijuana with some people you know from school. He smokes each time you are around the people from school, and you have decided to talk with him about it. What can you say to address your concern?

"I am worried this will lead to you trying other drugs that can cause additional damage to you."

Which of these facts best illustrates why regulation of alcohol consumption is necessary?

Alcohol-related health services cost the United States billions of dollars a year.

Which word best completes this sentence? A person with a blood alcohol content between 0.16-0.30% is severely impaired and has an increased risk of ________________ from choking on vomit

Asphyxiation

Which of the following is a possible result of regular inactivity resulting from being overweight?

Asthma

One way families can influence technology use is to review devices used by children. Which of these outcomes would you expect if families followed this guideline?

Children would use age-appropriate technology.

Someone who takes club drugs in a beverage is risking which of the following outcomes?

Coma

Your friend wants to quit smoking. What can he do to improve his chances of success?

Combine journaling with meditation to deal with stress

Julie spends every Saturday volunteering at the hospital. While there, she visits children in the department for babies born with addiction from addicted birth mothers. Which personal value most likely directly influences her actions?

Compassion

Which of the following is an example of how HIV can be transmitted from one person to another?

Contact between infected blood and a mucus membrane

A drug user is trying to share a needle with another user. In addition to the problems that come from the particular drug about to be used, what else is being risked?

Contracting a disease

Ines is in graduate school and does not want to miss any classes or fall behind on her research project. If she wants to be proactive about her wellness, what should she do?

Eat a balanced diet and get plenty of sleep, because this helps boost energy and increase immunity against disease.

If your family goes for a bike ride each weekend, what are you likely to do when you are living on your own?

Exercise regularly as part of your weekly schedule

According to the CDC, smoking can lead to Buerger's disease, which affects blood vessels in the arms and legs. Blood vessels swell, which can prevent blood flow, causing clots to form. This can lead to pain and tissue damage. Extreme cases can induce gangrene, which can require amputation. What statement best replaces the sentence, "Extreme cases can induce gangrene, which can necessitate amputation?"

Extreme cases can lead to gangrene, which can require removal of a limb.

What are warning signs that a person may be suffering from anorexia nervosa?

Extreme weight loss, over-exercising, and obsessing over food consumed

Someone let Yoko down, and she has been angry and bitter about it ever since. These feelings of resentment are starting to make her unhappy all the time. What is the healthiest method to feel better? (3 points)

Forgive the other person and move on

Your grandfather often reminds you that "prevention is the best medicine." If that is his attitude toward health, which of the following would you expect him to do?Your grandfather often reminds you that "prevention is the best medicine." If that is his attitude toward health, which of the following would you expect him to do?

Go to the doctor regularly because he can monitor his health before problems get severe

What can your family and friends do to help you stay off drugs?

Help you practice saying no to drugs

A relative has acknowledged abusing alcohol and has asked you to hold her accountable as she tries to stop drinking. Which of the following behavioral signs is the greatest indicator of an abuse problem?

Incoherent or slurred speech and multiple schedule changes

What is a short-term benefit of quitting a dependence on drugs?

Increased clarity of thought

Which of the following is an example of dating violence?

Insulting your partner

How can a person improve his or her health literacy?

Keep track of vital signs like blood pressure and cholesterol

Mark's friend says that sleep is important, but Mark disagrees. There are so many things he wants to do at night! On average, Mark gets about three hours of sleep each day, and he likes to sleep with the lights on. What is Mark risking with this behavior? (3 points)

Obesity, heart disease, and more

What is one way that you can advocate for your personal health at the doctor?

Only leave if you are clear on medication instructions or treatment options.

Which of the following neighborhood facilities is most likely to improve residents' physical fitness?

Parks

Which is the reason meal plans should be personalized?

People burn calories at different rates

John has noticed that many people in his generation tend to be overweight, while pictures of people from older generations show healthy weights when they were his age. What is the most likely reason he is more susceptible to illness?

People lead more sedentary lives and have a different dependency on vehicles today.

What are the early symptoms of HIV, and how do they contribute to the spread of this virus?

People who are infected with HIV may not show symptoms for 10 years or more, so they can unknowingly spread the virus if they do not have a blood test to check for the infection.

How should your hands be positioned when doing chest compressions during CPR?

Place the heel of one hand over the center of the person's chest, and place the other hand on top of the first hand.

What healthy, positive action can the food industry take to reduce the national issue of weight gain?

Regulate the content of processed foods

You think you've sprained your ankle diving for the volleyball during a game. Your mom is going to take you to the doctor in a little while to get it checked out, but what should you do in the meantime?

Rest, wrap the ankle, apply ice, and elevate the injured ankle.

Which of the following describes an endomorph body type?

Round, prominent abdomen, and easily gains weight

If cancer runs in your family, what will your doctor likely do?

Screen you regularly for early detection

Jennifer was at a party where some people were smoking marijuana. When the drug was offered to her, she quickly decided to try it. Which of these statements best describes her decision-making process?

She acted without stopping to think about the consequences

Your sister is in a leadership class at school, and the class is doing a unit on community wellness. She needs to do a project that assists others in improving their personal health. Which of the following would be the best project for that assignment, and why?

Start a school club where students who enjoy dancing can meet friends who also like to dance.

What is a bacterial infection passed from person to person through contact with sores on the genitals, anus, rectum, or mouth that can cause long-term complications and/or death if not adequately treated?

Syphilis

Which of these technology tools would most likely impact pedestrian and vehicle safety in a community?

Traffic light cameras

Deanna wants her friends to meet up at the movies for her birthday. She posts a status update without using her privacy settings, "Can't wait to celebrate with my girls," and checks in at the theater. Her post:

is dangerous because it provides her exact location

Consuming low doses of alcohol is likely to cause

reduced coordination