Health 250 Midterm

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A substance intended to affect the structure or function of the body or mind through chemical action is a drug. a synergistic drug. a prescription drug. an illicit drug.

a drug

Part complete Which of the following represents the primary difference between emotional health and mental health? Emotional health deals with feelings rather than thought processes. Mental health does not encompass our responses to stimuli. Mental health does not assume responsibility for our actions. Emotional health deals specifically with thought processes rather than feelings.

emotional health deals with feelings rather than thought processes

Differences in health conditions among specific populations are risk behaviors. health disparities. health promotions. medical treatments.

health disparities

Part complete Brian is considered a Type A personality by his friends because of his history of "road rage" and extreme competitiveness. All the following put him at increased risk for cardiovascular disease EXCEPT his negative beliefs and hostile attitudes toward others. his actions that often harm others verbally or physically. his upbeat, glass-half-full approach to life. bouts of anger ranging from irritation to rage.

his upbeat, glass half full approach to life

A death that occurs as a result of an intent to harm or kill is assault. homicide. suicide. battery.

homicide

Part complete The immune system's ability to respond to assaults is known as defense. immunocompetence. adaptation. immunity.

immunocompetence

Fertility drugs reduce the risk of ovarian cysts. guarantee a successful pregnancy. increase the chances of multiple births. can cause hypertension.

increase the chances of multiple birth

Part complete Maria has difficulty falling asleep quickly. This condition is known as sleep apnea. restless legs syndrome. insomnia. narcolepsy.

insomnia

The most common sleep disorder is sleepwalking. sleep apnea. narcolepsy. insomnia.

insomnia

Beth works part-time as a waitress and receives no health insurance benefits from her employer. She purchased insurance under the Affordable Care Act, but the policy has a $5,000 annual deductible. Beth is uninsured. is overinsured. is likely to delay care that she needs. has equitable access to health services.

is likely to delay care that she needs

Which of the following circumstances can cause a miscarriage? having a strong cervix too much caffeine maternal infection or hormone imbalance consuming a vegetarian diet

maternal infection or hormone imbalance

Part complete What substance in cigarettes numbs the throat to allow for deeper inhalation? menthol tar carbon monoxide nicotine

menthol

Observing a friend's successful attempt to quit smoking and trying some of the same tactics to quit yourself is an example of envy. modeling. conforming. shaping.

modeling

Marijuana today is not able to be orally ingested. much more potent than it was in the 1960s. less of a health risk than it used to be. not subject to state or federal drug laws.

much more potent that it was in the 1960s

Part complete Which of the following is TRUE about emergency contraceptive pills? All brands require a prescription and are subject to age restrictions. Multiple brands are available over-the-counter with no age restrictions. They will cause an abortion if the woman is already pregnant. They are 100 percent effective if taken 2 to 5 days after unprotected intercourse.

multiple brands are available over the counter with no age restrictions

What substance in cigarettes is a highly addictive stimulant? menthol tar carbon monoxide nicotine

nicotine

A trait over which a person has no control, such as height and bone structure, is a(n) environmental influence. non-modifiable determinant. genetic defect. modifiable determinant.

non-modifiable determinant

The thought, "I don't have enough time!" is an example of enabling. self-talk. punishment. shaping.

self-talk

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 assault. sexual harassment. sexual invasion. sexual coercion.

sexual harrasment

Which of the following would NOT be considered a hate crime? shooting a bank employee during an armed robbery beating up a teenager because she is Hispanic burning a church for reasons of religious bias assaulting a person because of his sexual orientation

shooting a bank employee during an armed robbery

Part complete Sleep-deprived individuals may be at greater risk of overweight and obesity because sleeping less is associated with eating more. sleeping less is associated with exercising more. sleeping less is associated with smoking more. sleeping less is associated with earning more.

sleeping less is associated with eating more

Which of the following is TRUE about stress? It is possible to eliminate all stressors in our lives if we try hard enough. Stress is only produced by externally imposed factors and is always negative. Stress does not affect a person's general health. Stress is a mental and physical response to real or perceived changes and challenges.

stress is a mental and physical response to real or perceived changes and challenges

A fetus is the term used to describe an embryo as of the first month of pregnancy. the third month of pregnancy. 6 weeks of pregnancy. 10 weeks of pregnancy.

the third month of pregnancy

Sean becomes very sleepy by late afternoon most days and thinks he should make time to fit in a nap. Before including a daily nap in his schedule, he should consider which of the following to ensure that he actually benefits from it? the time of day and length of the nap his need for caffeine in the afternoon his body weight and tendency to snore his accumulated sleep debt

the time of day and length of the nap

Cortisol is secreted by the adrenal glands. thymus. pituitary gland. thyroid gland.

thyroid gland

Contraceptive implants are more effective at preventing pregnancy than oral contraceptives. True False

true

Even a full year after a tornado struck their town, community residents were at increased risk for traumatic stress. True False

true

Getting enough sleep may reduce a person's susceptibility to colds. True False

true

More than 45% of Americans over the age of 12 have tried marijuana. True False

true

Part complete Alcohol is considered a teratogenic substance. True False

true

Part complete Some intrauterine contraceptives release small amounts of hormones. True False

true

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of alcohol poisoning? inability to be roused yellowish tint to the skin weak, rapid pulse irregular breathing patterns

yellowish tint to the skin

Part complete 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? cirrhosis coronary artery disease alcoholic hepatitis alcohol poisoning

alcohol poisoning

Part complete An appraisal of the relationship between an object, action, or idea and some attribute related to it is a(n) motivation. analysis. attitude. belief.

belief

Part complete Stress has been associated with increased blood pressure and inflammatory responses. These are most closely associated with an increased risk for insomnia. blood cancers such as leukemia. mood disorders. cardiovascular disease.

cardiovascular disease

The fertilization of an ovum by a sperm is ovulation. contraception. implantation. conception.

conception

Going out for dinner at your favorite restaurant as a reward for finishing a big project is an example of a(n) activity reinforcer. consumable reinforcer. manipulative reinforcer. social reinforcer.

consumable reinforcer

As part of the stress response, the hormone that makes stored nutrients available for energy is epinephrine. testosterone. cortisol. thyroxine.

cortisol

Somnolence is a synonym for sleep deprivation. True False

false

The U.S. Public Health Service categorizes injuries resulting from violence as either intentional or accidental. True False

false

You've misplaced your cell phone and you're already late for class. Which type of stressor is this? pressure change conflict hassle

hassle

Bidis are becoming increasingly popular because they are viewed as safer than regular cigarettes. Research shows that bidis actually produce five times less tar than cigarettes. provide lower exposure to nicotine and carbon monoxide than cigarettes. produce 20% less tar than cigarettes. produce three times more carbon monoxide and nicotine than cigarettes.

produce three times more carbon monoxide and nicotine than cigarettes

Which of the following is TRUE about sterilization? Sterilization is a permanent form of birth control achieved through surgical means. There are age limits on sterilization procedures. Hysterectomy is the only sterilization method available for females. A tubal ligation is a high-risk procedure only used if other methods are not possible.

sterilization is a permanent form of birth control achieved through surgical means

Social factors, biology and genetics, individual behavior, health services, and policymaking all combine to determine a person's health status. True False

true

Stress is thought to be related to an increased risk for type 2 diabetes. True False

true

Part complete One standard drink equals 10 ounces of wine or 1 ounce of 80 proof liquor. 16 ounces of beer or wine. 6 ounces of malt liquor or 8 ounces of beer. 12 ounces of beer or 1.5 ounces of 80 proof liquor.

12 ounces of beer or 1.5 ounces of 80 proof liquor

An NIAAA approach to reducing alcohol consumption on campus is the Alcohol e-Check Up to Go (e-Chug). efforts to change the perceived frequency of drinking on campus. Brief Alcohol Screening and Intervention for College Students. motivational speakers with recovery messages.

Brief Alcohol Screening and Intervention for College Students

The process of freeing the body from an addictive substance is known as detoxification. mainlining. rehabilitation. counseling.

detoxification

If you know you will be at an event where alcohol will be served, what can you do to drink responsibly? Make sure that someone else has volunteered to be a designated driver. Eat shortly before you go and alternate alcoholic and nonalcoholic drinks. Don't eat for several hours before the event. Attend with friends who drink more than you do.

eat shortly before you go and alternate alcoholic and nonalcoholic drinks

Allen visits his aunt every month the day after her Social Security check arrives and badgers her until she writes him a check for $100. This is an example of neglect. elder abuse. a bias-motivated crime. intimate partner violence.

elder abuse

All the following causes of death are linked to modifiable lifestyle behaviors EXCEPT diabetes. genetic diseases. heart disease. cancer.

genetic diseases

According to research, immune function is increased in adolescents who get 9 hours of sleep a night. get more than 9 hours of sleep a night. get 8 hours of sleep a night. get 7 hours of sleep a night.

get more than 9 hours of sleep a night

Part complete Which of the following is NOT one of the reasons that prescription drug abuse is so common? The drugs are considered safer. The drugs have few side effects. The drugs are easily accessible. The drugs are relatively inexpensive.

drugs have few side effects

Sleepwalking sometimes occurs during NREM stage 2. NREM stage 3. NREM stage 1. NREM stage 4.

NREM stage 4

Of the following choices, the BEST example of conflict is too many responsibilities. wanting to go out with friends, but needing to study. experiencing illness due to stress. worrying about a tough test.

wanting to go out with friends, but needing to study

Which of the following is TRUE about inhalants? Doses are difficult to control because of individual lung capacities. They reach the bloodstream 10 minutes after inhalation. The effects last for days. The products used are illegal for purchase by minors.

doses are difficult to control because of individual lung capacities

One of the most important goals of Healthy People 2020 is to eliminate health disparities and improve the health of all population groups. reduce health care costs for all Americans. increase the number of public health departments in every state. increase funding for research on certain diseases such as cancer and diabetes.

eliminate health disparities and improve the health of all population groups

Part complete A disease associated with smoking in which alveoli are destroyed is known as chronic bronchitis. hepatitis. alveolitis. emphysema.

emphysema

Driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol is careless driving. impaired driving. risky driving. distracted driving.

impaired driving

Part complete An IUD causes a long delay in the return of fertility. is nearly 95% effective with typical use. offers long-term protection from pregnancy. is highly unlikely to cause either discomfort or complications.

offers long-term protection from pregnancy

Jim was successful at meeting his exercise goal and rewarded himself by taking a three-day vacation at a golf resort. This is an example of a manipulative behavior. negative behavior. covert behavior. reinforcing behavior.

reinforcing behavior

Over-the-counter drugs commonly abused by teens and young adults include pain relievers, muscle relaxants, and sleep aids. cough and cold medicines and diet and sleep aids. diuretics, vitamins, and herbal supplements. antacids, pain relievers, and diet aids.

cough and cold medicines and diet and sleep aids

Excessive drug and alcohol consumption and poor sleep habits are the primary modifiable determinants related to chronic diseases. True False

False

Which of the following is NOT true about the FemCap cervical cap? It is made of silicone and fits snugly over the cervix. It must be kept in place at least 12 hours after intercourse. It must be fitted by a medical practitioner. It can be removed, cleaned, and reinserted immediately.

It must be kept in place at least 12 hours after intercourse

Part complete Which phase of the cycle of violence includes physical acts intended to inflict pain? acute battering tension building remorse/reconciliation retaliation

acute battering

Part complete Catrina just missed hitting a deer as she was driving along a dark, curving road. She felt her racing heart finally slow down after she pulled off the road and took a few deep breaths. This is an example of a(n) fight-or-flight response. challenge. state of overload. adaptive response.

adaptive response

After Julia discovers the suggestive e-mail her boyfriend sent to another woman, she considers how to confront him about it. Which stage of the general adaptation syndrome applies to this situation? alarm resistance exhaustion denial

alarm

Hearing a piercing scream late at night while walking on a campus path would likely trigger which phase of the general adaptation syndrome? recovery resistance alarm exhaustion

alarm

Jason has three projects due next week. He is frustrated because everything is due at the same time and he doesn't believe it's possible to get all three projects finished. His solution is to forget about the projects and meet up with friends for a night out. Jason has an internal locus of control. self-efficacy. an external locus of control. self-confidence.

an external locus of control

Chaz and Jessamine are healthy and in their late 20s. They have been trying to conceive a child for the past six months without success. Chaz and Jessamine should ask Jessamine's physician to prescribe fertility drugs. are experiencing a form of infertility due to factors involving both partners. are not considered infertile. should consult an adoption agency about their options for adopting a child.

are not considered infertile

People with a physiological dependence on a substance, such as an addictive drug, will experience tolerance but not withdrawal. withdrawal but not tolerance. neither tolerance nor withdrawal. both tolerance and withdrawal.

both tolerance and withdrawal

What substance in cigarettes decreases the oxygen-carrying capacity of red blood cells? menthol tar carbon monoxide nicotine

carbon monoxide

Part complete Which of the following is TRUE about the effect of exercise on your quality of sleep? Exercising in the morning improves sleep more than exercising a few hours before sleep. Aerobic exercise improves sleep more than aerobic exercise combined with stretching. Exercising a few hours before sleep improves sleep more than exercising in the morning Exercising strenuously at some point in the day boosts sleep quality.

exercising strenuously at some point in the day boosts sleep quality

Which of the following is TRUE of Maslow's hierarchy of needs? Failure to meet a lower-level need will interfere with fulfilling higher-level needs. Esteem needs are more basic than survival needs. A self-actualized person has met basic needs but has not fully reached his or her potential. Social needs are the most basic and essential needs.

failure to meet a lower-level need will interfere with fulfilling higher-level needs

A disabled person can never achieve the highest level of wellness. True False

false

All spermicides are effective in preventing sexually transmitted infections. True False

false

Part complete Most types of diaphragms can be purchased over the counter wherever condoms are sold. True False

false

Many men are reluctant to have a vasectomy because of the long recovery period required. major surgery involved. fear of decreased sexual performance. general anesthetic used.

fear of decreased sexual performance

Part complete Psychologically healthy people never think a negative thought. engage in vengeful acts. feel comfortable interacting with others. make time for others but not themselves.

feel comfortable interacting with others

Alcohol consumption during pregnancy can cause significant brain damage and other impairments in the fetus; this condition is known as alcoholic hepatitis. fetal cirrhosis. fetal alcohol syndrome. teratogenic paralysis.

fetal alcohol syndrome

The physiological arousal response that allows us to face or escape from real or perceived threats is the adaptive response. fight-or-flight response. resistance response. cardiac response.

fight or flight response

Part complete Which of the following is TRUE about primary aggression? It is goal-directed, hostile self-assertion that is destructive in nature. It will not result in the bodily harm of others. Aggressive behavior does not necessarily result in violent interactions. It results from frustration with minor, daily life experiences.

it is goal-directed, hostile self-assertion that is destructive in nature

A mentally healthy student who gets a bad grade on an exam would respond by drinking for distraction and to relieve tension. getting angry at the professor. becoming withdrawn and avoiding friends. learning from the situation and improving study habits.

learning from the situation and improving study habits

Environmental cues such as drinking a cup of coffee or finishing a meal can induce a craving for nicotine; these cues are known as stimulants. temptations. obstacles. pairings.

pairings

The most common cause of female infertility in the United States is endometriosis. polycystic ovary syndrome. pelvic inflammatory disease. gonorrhea.

polycystic ovary syndrome

Part complete Which of the following is TRUE about ethnoviolence and hate crimes? Prejudice and discrimination are always at the base of hate crimes and ethnoviolence. Ethnoviolence is based on prejudice, but hate crimes are not. Ethnoviolence is always more brutal than hate crimes. Hate crimes are based on prejudice, but ethnoviolence is not.

prejudice and discrimination are always at the base of hate crimes and ethnoviolence

To successfully change a behavior, a person must recognize that change is a(n) stressful situation. process that occurs in stages. isolated event. chance to wipe out past mistakes.

process that occurs in stages

James lost his job and was unable to pay his rent. His frustration built to the point that he initiated a physical fight with a friend. James is displaying spontaneous rage. primary aggression. negativity. reactive aggression.

reactive aggression

The change model based on three factors (social environment, thoughts and feelings, and behaviors) in interaction with each other is known as the transtheoretical model. health belief model. behavior modification model. social cognitive model.

social cognitive model

Mrs. H. wants her fifth-grade students to read more. She has a reading graph displayed in the classroom with a blank bar for each student. When a student reads for at least 3 hours in one week, he or she gets to color in one box on their bar. The students enjoy competing for the lead position and being praised by Mrs. H. for their improvements. This is an example of a(n) activity reinforcer. social reinforcer. manipulative reinforcer. possessional reinforcer.

social reinforcer

Which of the following is TRUE about the third trimester of pregnancy? The fetus must get large amounts of calcium, iron, and nitrogen from the food the mother consumes. It is the period during which the embryo differentiates and develops its various organ systems. It is the period during which the placenta becomes well established. The fetus grows the least during this trimester.

the fetus must get large amounts of calcium,iron and nitrogen from the food the mother consumes

The abortion method known as "partial birth abortion" is illegal in the United States. True False

true

The most common cause of traumatic brain injury is falling. True False

true

Which of the following procedures performed during pregnancy can determine the size and position of the fetus and detect birth defects in the central nervous and digestive systems? triple marker screen ultrasound amniocentesis chorionic villus sampling

ultrasound

The process of taking small individual steps toward a behavior change goal is preparation. shaping. journaling. action.

shaping

Substances designed to kill sperm are known as spermicides. fungicides. teratogens. progestins.

spermicides


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