Health Semester Exam Quizlet

T or F: Mental health has to do with feelings, sadness or happiness

True

T or F: People with good emotional health are in control of their thoughts, feelings, and behaviors

True

T or F: Physical abuse is any intentional unwanted contact with another person's body

True

T or F: Repeated drug use may lead to drug tolerance which occurs when a user requires larger amounts of the drug to achieve the desired effect

True

T or F: Restlessness, skin that is pale, cool, moist, rapid breathing, and pulse are all symptoms of shock

True

T or F: Sexual violence (abuse) is any sexual behavior in which one hasn't freely given their consent

True

T or F: The state of Nevada currently has both laws and policies regarding anti-bullying

True

T or F: Unintentional injury is an injury from an unexpected event or accident

True

T or F: Using the legal system to settle a dispute means litigation

True

T or F: When bullying and harassment overlap, federally-funded schools have an obligation to resolve the harassment.

True

T or F: You can lower your blood pressure and reduce the risk of heart disease & stroke if you learn to manage your stress

True

T or F: The amount of calories burned depends upon the type, duration, and intensity of the activity

True (Frequency intensity, time and type)

If your friend is in danger or going to harm themselves or others, what must you do immediately?

Turn to a trusted adult

When a drug dependent person stops taking that drug his or her body demonstrates symptoms known as _______________.

withdrawl

Which of the following is the best description of health insurance?

A policy that you buy to cover health care costs

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 condition?

ADHD

According to Nevada Law, which of the following statements are true?

A person must be 16 years of age or have the consent of a parent or guardian to AUTHORIZE donation before death.

What is the substance responsible for providing us quick (instant) energy to deal with emergency situations?

Adenosine Triphosphate

Swimming, running, biking, and brisk walking are all forms of....

Aerobic exercise

What is the correct order of the three stages of the body's stress response?

Alarm stage, resistance stage, exhaustion stage

People who cannot control their use of alcohol suffer from a disease called ______________.

Alcoholism

Symptoms of this type of energy include: difficulty breathing, closing airways, wheezing, vomiting, and fast heartbeat. Call 911, use epinephrine injector, or go to emergency room.

Anaphylaxis

Which of the following conditions is least likely to occur if the respiratory system is damaged by air pollutants?

Arthritis

After dialing 911 to report an emergency, you should

Begin chest compressions

People with low self-esteem show all of the following characteristics expect...?

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 as 1st, 2nd, and 3rd degrees. Symptoms may include redness, pain, swelling, blisters, and damaged nerves

Burns

Which of the following can be used to bully another person?

Cell phone, computer, gaming console.

Select the injury for the following situation: a person who cannot make sounds or is turning blue; the Heimlich maneuver is then performed to remove an object.

Choking

Which of the following is the best example of drug abuse?

Deliberately taking cold medication when you aren't ill or showing symptoms

T or F: It is impossible for a person to become addicted to drugs after the first try.

False

What is NOT a warning of suicide?

Demonstrating positive coping skills

A substance that slows down the function of the central nervous system is called a ____________.

Depressant

Which of the following drugs will most likely cause the following symptoms: lack of energy, drowsiness, slurred speech, and a lower respiration rate.

Depressants

If you are receiving multiple, unwanted text messages from an individual you are a victim of which type of abuse?

Electronic

When an individual assumes another person's electronic identity, they are committing which type of abuse?

Electronic

Cyber-bullying is being mean to someone through which of the following:

Email, blogs, chatrooms

When someone threatens to harm a member of your family, it is considered which type of abuse?

Emotional abuse

T or F: If you know that you have a friend who is in an abusive relationship, you should tell them it is their fault and that they are a terrible person

False

Which of the following is true about "eustress"?

Eustress is positive stress.

When you forget your P.E. clothes, have too much homework and have soccer and basketball practice after school, these types of stressors are:

Everyday problems

Which of the following is helpful when managing stress levels?

Exercising, eating properly, and talking to someone.

Which of the following statements about the causes of mental illness is true?

Experiences a person has as a child can cause mental disorders

T or F: A bystander may initiate the first step upon any life-threatening emergency even if the bystander does not have CPR/ first aid certification

False

T or F: A drug that speeds up activities of the central nervous system is known as a depressant

False

T or F: Avoidance means settling a dispute with the help of a third party.

False

T or F: Electronic aggression is known as physical abuse

False

T or F: Everyone responds the same in similar situations.

False

T or F: It is easier to say no to drugs and alcohol when you hang out with people who use the substance

False

T or F: Negotiation means to communicate about an issue and never reach an acceptable solution

False

T or F: Students who are perceived as weak or unable to defend themselves are less likely to be victims of bullying

False

T or F: The first step in assessing the response of a victim is to begin CPR.

False

T or F: The symptoms for the deepest burns are classified as first-degree burns

False

T or F: Violence is the act of seeking power and attention through psychological, emotional, or physical abuse of another person

False

T or F: Weight that you lose when following a fad diet is permanent

False

T or F: Alcohol is a stimulant

False (alcohol is a depressant)

Which of the following can lead to drug addiction?

Family history of addiction, history of mental illness, and taking pain medication without a prescription

What factor may put a person at risk for suicidal behavior?

Feeling like they have no friends

The _______________ prevents the sun's heat from rising out of the atmosphere and flowing back to space

Greenhouse effect

A chemical substance that people of any age may not lawfully manufacture, possess, buy or sell is known as a(n)

Illegal drug

Signs and symptoms of dehydration include all of the following except:

Increase in urine production

Which of the following is NOT a reason that a good diet is important?

It can cause high cholesterol

Why is the ozone layer beneficial in the upper atmosphere?

It protects us from UV rays

A powerful emotion resulting in negative and strong feelings.

Jealousy

A medical doctor who handles particular kinds of patients with specific problems is called a ________________.

Medical specialist

Taking too much of a drug that leads to a coma or death is called a(n)

Overdose

Which of the following statements about the risks of drug abuse is true?

People dependent on psychoactive drugs may experience life threatening symptoms when they quit abusing drugs.

This can lead to a misunderstanding or saying something inappropriate....

Poor communication

This may occur when a person feels like they are losing control over something/

Power struggle

A family medical doctor or general practitioner is called a _______________.

Primary care physician

Which of the following nutrients is essential for the following functions: growth and development, manufacturing hormones, antibodies, enzymes and tissues.

Proteins

Which of the following nutrients is essential for the following functions: growth and development, manufacturing hormones, antibodies, enzymes, and tissues.

Proteins

The best way to determine the nutritional value of a good is by

Reading the food label

A boy at school continues to pressure you into trying/using drugs, the best thing to do is.....

Remove yourself the situation

Advertisements are used to primarily.........

Sell their product

Abuse does not include which of the following examples?

Sexual and violence

Which of the following are ways to register to be an organ & tissue donor?

Sign up at the DMV and on the federal registry

What are the harmful effects from UV rays?

Skin cancer

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 not a healthcare product?

Soda

This occurs when muscles or ligaments overstretch. It is usually treated by the following RICE method.

Sprains and strains

Which of the following is a role of carbohydrates?

Supplying energy for your body's functions

Which of the following do you think is not caused by an increase in the populations of humans?

Surplus of food

Which of the following is an example of using a drug appropriately?

Taking medication according to the instructions on the label.

What should you do if you have suicidal thoughts?

Talk to someone

The proper way to determine unresponsiveness is to

Tap the victim and yell "Are you OK?"

Which of the following is the best thing to do if your friend abuses drugs?

Tell a trusted adult

People can become addicted to prescription medications if

The medication is not taken as directed & you take medication not prescribed

Why should we known what to do in an emergency situation?

There may not be a doctor, an ambulance might not get to you immediately, and you may save someone's life

Why is suicide awareness important?

To lower annual suicide rates, help friends & family w/ suicidal thoughts, and recognize early signs of suicide

_______________ contains nicotine

Tobacco

Which of the following influences what you buy?

Tradition, peers, and media

T or F: A blog and/or chatroom is also called an online forum

True

T or F: A healthy lifestyle includes good mental health and emotional well being.

True

T or F: A social benefit of physical activity is that exercising with a friend can be fun.

True

T or F: Confrontation means facing an issue head on

True

T or F: Cyberbullying is the use of the Internet and related technologies to harm other people, in a deliberate, repeated, and hostile manner

True

T or F: Emotional health has to do with feelings like sadness, anger, or happiness.

True

T or F: Hallucinogens are strong mood changing drugs with unpredictable psychological effects

True

Which of the following is NOT an example of drug misuse?

Using prescription medication appropriately

Children who are victims of neglect are at an increased risk for which of the following.....

Violent behavior, gang membership, and criminal activities

Which one of the following food items does not contain calories?

Water

On a good label, food ingredients are listed in order by.....

Weight, from most to least

Which of the following is a negative coping skill?

Withdrawing from positive activities

Which of the following works to eradicate diseases and address pollution around the world?

World Health Organization

A(n) _______________ is the amount of energy released when nutrients are broken down

calorie

Stimulants are drugs that.....

can cause tumors or cancer

A stressor is a(n)

event or situation that causes stress

Emotional abuse is saying or doing something to another person that causes the person to experience....

feeling afraid, manipulated, and controlled

Nutrients ......

help the body grow and function properly and provide the energy you need to do your everyday activities

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(n)

mental disorder

The food label on a package of pretzels states a percent Daily Value for iron of 5%. This means that.....

one serving of pretzels contains 5% of the iron that the average person needs each day

Prejudging or forming an opinion about someone or something is called

prejudice

Examples of emotional abuse include all of the following except:

punching

The most common air pollutant is

smog

Body composition is......

the amount of fat tissue in your body compared to the amount of lean tissue

Scientist who study addiction have proven that a person is more at risk of becoming an addict if......

they have family members w/ drug problems, start drugs at a young age, have mental health problems, or hang around other people who use drugs

Nerve cells that are destroyed by alcohol abuse........

usually cannot grow again