HEALTH: multiple choice questions and answers: SELECTED CHAPTERS

A child who had been toilet-trained starts to wet the bed again when a new baby arrives. This behavior is an example of a. regression. b. denial. c. projection. d. compensation.

a.

A flyer announcing the opening of a health food store is an example of a. advertising. b. quackery. c. advocacy. d. public service.

a.

A network of people who help each other deal with a particular problem is called a(n) a. support group. b. family agency. c. crisis center. d. crisis hotline.

a.

A serious infection of the female reproductive organs that can be caused by chlamydia is a. pelvic inflammatory disease. b. genital warts. c. syphilis. d. trichomoniasis.

a.

According to Elizabeth Kübler Ross, the final stage of dying is a. acceptance. b. denial. c. bargaining. d. depression.

a.

Alcohol is classified as a depressant drug because it a. slows brain and body reactions. b. reduces blood flow to skin. c. causes liver failure. d. increases heart rate.

a.

An infatuation is characterized by a. intense physical attraction. b. loyalty and empathy. c. shared interests and values. d. mutual trust and acceptance.

a.

Autonomy is a. independence. b. a value or belief. c. emotional maturity. d. a curfew.

a.

Drugs that slow body functions are called a. depressants. b. stimulus. c. hallucinogens. d. club drugs.

a.

In males, straining to lift heavy objects may result in a. an inguinal hernia. b. an enlarged prostate. c. testicular cancer. d. infertility.

a.

When a couple adopts a child, the unit that results is a(n) a. nuclear family. b. blended family. c. foster family. d. extended family.

a.

Which benefit occurs first after someone quits smoking? a. Blood oxygen levels return to normal. b. Lung function improves. c. The risk of having a stroke returns to normal. d. Senses of taste and smell return to normal.

a.

Which of the following describes people with low self-esteem? a. They judge themselves harshly. b. They have a positive attitude. c. The accept themselves for who they are. d. They have a realistic view of their abilities.

a.

Which of these nutrients is sometimes associated with high blood pressure? a. sodium b. calcium c. iron d. carbohydrates

a.

A clique is a small group of people a. who are part of an extended family. b. with similar backgrounds and interests. c. who value each other's differences. d. who are all the same age.

b.

A condition in which less and less alcohol causes intoxication is called a. tolerance. b. reverse tolerance. c. dependence. d. problem drinking.

b.

A good friend is in the hospital with a serious illness. This stressor can be classified as a. an everyday problem. b. a major life change. c. a major catastrophe. d. an environmental problem.

b.

A group of close relatives living together or near each other is called a(n) a. nuclear family. b. extended family. c. blended family. d. foster family.

b.

A person who communicates feelings in a way that is disrespectful to another person is being a. passive. b. aggressive. c. assertive. d. an active listener.

b.

According to Erikson, the main challenge people face during adolescence is to a. develop competence. b. search for identity. c. develop trust. d. look back with acceptance.

b.

Basal metabolic rate (BMR) can be affected by a. Daily Values. b. age. c. hunger. d. appetite.

b.

Claustrophobia is an example of a(n) a. mood disorder. b. anxiety disorder. c. personality disorder. d. impulse-control disorder.

b.

Domestic abuse is the abuse of a. a child by an adult. b. one spouse by the other. c. an elderly parent by a child. d. one family member by another.

b.

HIV-positive people receive treatments to keep a. their viral load as high as possible. b. their viral load as low as possible. c. their viral load equal to their T cell count. d. their T cell count as low as possible.

b.

How many chromosomes are contained in each of your sex cells? a. 2 b. 23 c. 46 d. 92

b.

In nature, nicotine acts as a(n) a. growth agent in plants. b. insecticide. c. plant pigment. d. nutrient.

b.

Loss of water through heavy perspiring can result in a. homeostasis. b. dehydration. c. anemia. d. metabolism.

b.

People who encourage fighting between others are called a. bystanders. b. instigators. c. assailants. d. peers.

b.

Secondary sex characteristics a. occur in girls, but not boys. b. are associated with puberty. c. are directly involved in reproduction. d. cause a growth spurt.

b.

Self-actualization is the process by which people can a. improve self-esteem. b. reach their full potential. c. establish an identity. d. develop trust.

b.

The ability to understand another person's thoughts or feelings is called a. appreciation. b. empathy. c. respect. d. caring.

b.

The objective of supervised medication in treating drug addicts is to a. provide a safe "high." b. prevent withdrawal symptoms and cravings. c. produce a controlled form of addiction. d. increase side effects.

b.

The odorless gas in tobacco smoke that binds to hemoglobin is a. carbon dioxide. b. carbon monoxide. c. tar. d. nicotine.

b.

The smoke that a smoker exhales into the air is called a. environmental tobacco smoke. b. mainstream smoke. c. sidestream smoke. d. secondhand smoke.

b.

The stage when your body adapts to the continued presence of a stressor is the a. alarm stage. b. resistance stage. c. exhaustion stage. d. adaptation stage.

b.

What is the statement "I'll never be able to do this" an example of? a. aiming for perfection b. negative thinking c. optimism d. resilience

b.

Which nutrient is critical for proper neutral tube development? a. iron b. folic acid c. sodium d. vitamin A

b.

Which of the following is not a genetic disorder? a. sickle cell disease b. breast cancer c. cystic fibrosis d. hemophilia

b.

Which of these factors is part of your social environment? a. heredity b. culture c. media d. technology

b.

A Daily Value of 10 percent means that a. a food consists of 10 percent of a particular nutrient. b. 10 percent of your calories should come from a particular nutrient. c. one serving provides 10 percent of the daily amount for a particular nutrient. d. a food package can bear the nutrient claim "light."

c.

A food intolerance is a. a response by the immune system to certain proteins in foods. b. present in one percent of the population. c. the inability to digest a pan food. d. a fast and intense reaction to food.

c.

A lack of acceptance of another person's opinions, beliefs, or action is a. prejudice. b. stereotyping. c. intolerance. d. discrimination.

c.

A person who is very talkative and sociable is demonstrating a degree of a. conscientiousness. b. agreeableness. c. extroversion. d. emotional stability.

c.

A person with clinical depression a. feels sad now and then. b. feels extremely sad for a week. c. feels sad or hopeless for months. d. still tends to find enjoyment in life.

c.

A reduced ability to have children is a. STI b. epidemic. c. infertility. d. abstinence.

c.

An STI that cannot be treated with antibiotics is a. gonorrhea. b. chlamydia. c. human papilloma virus. d. syphilis.

c.

An eating disorder marked by bingeing and purging is a. anorexia nervosa. b. binge eating disorder. c. bullimia. d. yo-yo dieting.

c.

An unreasonable need to behave in a certain way is called a(n) a. obsession. b. phobia. c. compulsion. d. panic attack

c.

Body mass index (BMI) is a ratio of a person's weight to his or her a. age. b. activity level. c. height. d. basal metabolic rate.

c.

During implantation a. the egg is fertilized. b. the blastocyst travels to the uterus. c. the blastocyst attaches to the wall of the uterus. d. the embryo grows to about an inch in length.

c.

During what stage does a child typically begin to get his or her permanent teeth? a. newborn b. early childhood c. middle childhood d. late childhood

c.

How long is the average menstrual cycle? a. 3 to 5 days b. 14 days c. 28 days d. 9 months

c.

Ignoring a conflict is a. never a good approach. b. an act of cowardice. c. one approach to handling conflicts. d. the best approach to all conflicts.

c.

One mental characteristic that develops over the course of adolescence is a. a reduction in memory. b. decision-making based on immediate physical experiences. c. improved reasoning skills. d. stronger impulses.

c.

Something that reduces a person's potential for harmful behavior is called a a. risk factor. b. social factor. c. protective factor. d. personal belief.

c.

Stressors that you can control tend to be a. catastrophes. b. major life changes. c. everyday hassles. d. environmental problems.

c.

The act of refraining from sex is called a. sexual intimacy. b. emotional intimacy. c. abstinence. d. sexual involvement.

c.

The nonphysical mistreatment of a person is a. physical abuse. b. sexual abuse. c. emotional abuse. d. neglect.

c.

The number of years that a person can expect to live is called a. quality of life. b. quantity of life. c. life expectancy. d. life history

c.

The percentage of alcohol in 80-proof liquor is a. 4 percent. b. 8 percent. c. 40 percent. d. 80 percent.

c.

Unwanted physical and mental effects caused by a drug are called a. psychoactive effects. b. withdrawal symptoms. c. side effects. d. tolerance.

c.

When you a full-grown in the emotional sense, you will reach a. emotional intimacy. b. your physical peak. c. emotional maturity. d. a midlife crisis.

c.

When you try to influence decisions others make about health, which skill are you using? a. setting goals b. making decisions c. advocacy d. analyzing influences

c.

Which mental health professional acts as a link between a patient and community resources? a. psychologist b. psychiatrist c. social worker d. neurologist

c.

Which of the following is not an endocrine gland? a. pituitary gland b. adrenal gland c. prostate gland d. ovary

c.

Which of the following is not used to determine the amounts you should consume from each food group in the MyPyramid plan? a. age b. sex c. weight d. activity level

c.

Which of these behaviors is not a way to protect yourself from HIV? a. avoiding contact with blood b. practicing abstinence c. sharing needles d. avoiding alcohol

c.

All of the following happen during a typical labor except a. the uterus contracts. b. the cervix dilates. c. the amniotic sac breaks. d. the umbilical cord breaks.

d.

An example of a learned emotion is a. fear. b. anger. c. sadness. d. guilt

d.

Blood alcohol concentration measures a. the number of drinks consumed in one hour. b. the rate at which a person drinks alcohol. c. a person's risk of a car crash. d. the amount of alcohol in a person's blood.

d.

Complex carbohydrates are a. composed of sugars linked together. b. found in grain products. c. good sources of energy. d. all of the above.

d.

For an action to be classified as violence, the action must a. result in death. b. result in physical injury. c. involve physical force. d. involve a threat or actual use of physical force.

d.

HIV destroys a. nuerons. b. antibodies. c. B cells. d. T cells.

d.

People who are considered overweight a. are generally healthier than people who are not overweight. b. are decreasing in number. c. have a BMI of more than 30. d. are heavier than the standard for their height.

d.

The skills you need to say no to alcohol are called a. denial skills. b. problem-solving skills. c.tolerance skills. d. refusal skills.

d.

The virus that causes AIDS is a. herpes. b. HPV. c. PID. d. HIV.

d.

Which of the following foods is high in protein? a. an apple b. lettuce c. candy d. chicken

d.

Which organ releases mature eggs? a. uterus b. pituitary gland c. vagina d. ovary

d.