School Health Final
Which of the following is true of steroids?
They have no legitimate use in athletics
A risk behavior is best defined as any action you choose that
Threatens your health
About _______ of the traumatic brain injuries that occur each year are concussions
Three-quarters
Coronary arteries carry blood
To the heart muscle
Wellness is best defined according to
Quality of life
Which of the following is the best tool to make the grading of portfolios, projects, and other activities more objective?
Rubrics
Which of the following is most important to the development of character?
Self control
Exercise that improves balance and coordination help prevent ________ in older adults
Traumatic brain injury as a result of falling
A student may be exempted from physical education and activity requirements by seeking a waiver
True
The recommendations for maintaining cardiovascular health include all of the following EXCEPT
smoking only in moderation
The strongest health benefits of the natural and visual environments are in the area of
stress relief and quality of life
Which of the following best describes a heart attack?
the death of heart muscle due to lack of blood flow
The phenomenon that prevents heat from escaping the Earth's atmosphere is
the greenhouse effect
Controlled substances are so called because
their manufacture and distribution are controlled by law.
Inhalants are not controlled drugs because
they are not manufactured as drugs at all
Which of the following is true of the threat conditions declared by the Homeland Security Advisory System?
they can apply to local areas, regions, or the nation
When you follow universal precautions against HIV infection, you
treat all blood and other body fluids as if they could be infected
Ending a marriage by declaring that is was not legally binding is called
Annulment
The most common problem concerning school nurses is a lack of _________ in many schools.
Availability
Of the following, physical activity is most likely to reduce the risk of
Chronic disease
CHEA stands for
Comprehensive Health Education Act
An unhealthful diet is a known risk factor in
Coronary heart disease, cancer, and stroke
The primary role of a school safety council is to
Create safety policies and procedures
Three people are learning a new software program. One asks for a user's manual, one wants to try using the program now, and one asks you to show her how the program works. This indicated that they have different
Learning styles
An eating disorder is a type of ______________ disorder.
Mental
Which of the following is primarily a skill-related fitness component?
balance
The most common risk in getting tattoos or piercing is
infection
The elongated part of a nerve cell that conducts impulses is the
Axon
Osteoporosis is caused by inadequate levels of dietary
Calcium
An important principle of cooperative learning activities is
Careful selection of compatible leaning teams
Health literacy is best characterized by the ability to
Continue learning and solving health-related problems
The major role of the Consumer Product Safety Commission is to
establish and enforce product safety standards.
About _____ percent of the water on Earth is fresh water.
1
The amount of water used each day by the average person in the United States is ________ gallons.
80-100
Which of the following is a protective factor against drug use?
Ability to delay gratification
Infection with human immunodeficiency (HIV) endangers health by
Destroying the immune system
The guidelines for teaching students health standard 1 includes all EXCEPT
Discourage quesions
A person who is emotionally unavailable to others is a
Distancer
Of the following, which is not a tenet of the Whole School, Whole Community, Whole Child (WSCC) model?
Each student is actively engaged in learning and is connected to the school and broader community.
Carbohydrates are most important for supplying your body's
Energy
The sequence of structures through which food passes in the digestive system is
Esophagus, stomach, small intestine, large intestine
Which of the following is true of MDMA (Ecstasy)?
It can endanger health by causing heatstroke.
________ is severe head pain that is caused by dilation of blood vessels in the brain.
Migraine
Health curriculum for K-5 students must include a weekly nutrition unit
True
Instruction in pregnancy prevention education must be presented separately to male and female students
True
The purpose of active listening techniques is to communicate
Understanding
The strength of brainstorming is
Variety of ideas
The Center for Science in the Public Interest is
a private advocacy group for nutrition and health concerns.
Asthma is
a reaction that causes the bronchial tubes to constrict
The most effective way to avoid infection by sexually transmitted diseases is
abstinence and monogamy
All of the following are challenges presented by digital and social media except
access to information
Blood alcohol concentration depends on all of the following EXCEPT
activity level
The first action to take if you discover a fire in your home is to
alert others in the home to the fire
Nurses, therapists, and physicians' assistants all come under the category of
allied health professionals
A drug that relieves pain is called an
analgesic
Sedimentation in waterways has the most direct negative impact on
aquatic life
A physical attack or the threat of attack is called a(n)
assault
The behavioral style that is best for reducing the risk of violence is
assertive
An oncologist is a doctor who specializes in
cancer
Mental and emotional abuse is usually about
control
The significant health effects of home entertainment on children include all of the following EXCEPT
damage to eyesight
The main problem with children watching lots of televised violence is that they become
desensitized to it
Of the following, the best rule to reduce drowning risk is
don't swim alone
A family in which one or more members are drug dependent creates codependency roles; one of these is
family hero
The common household activity that consumes the most water in the United States is
flushing toilets
An immune system cell whose job it is to signal B cells to make antibodies is a
helper T-cell
A Group A carcinogen causes cancer in
humans
Alcohol use leads to violent behavior mainly because of
impaired judgment
Of the following, the major reason for the popularity of methamphetamine is that it
is easily produced
If you cannot escape being in the open during a tornado, you should
lie in a ditch or other low area
Ordinances are laws enacted by
local governments
Chronic health conditions are defined as those that are
persistent or recurring
Drugs used to facilitate sexual assault are known as
predatory drugs
A crime that a gang member commits to gain status among in the gang is called a(n) ________ crime
prestige
The main mission of the Centers for Disease Control is to
protect the health of the U.S. population.
People infected with H1N1 spread it to others mainly by
respiratory droplets from coughing and sneezing
The Consumer Bill of Rights includes all of the following EXCEPT the right to
return products
All of the following are fossil fuels EXCEPT
uranium
All of the following are examples of "going green" except
washing clothes in hot water
The first safety rule for bicycle riders is
wear a helmet
Prolonged exposure to noise is harmful to all of the following EXCEPT
weight loss efforts
You have active immunity from an infection when
your body makes the antibodies for it
The most important health benefit of regular physical activity is that it
Strengthens the cardiovascular system
Teenagers are at high risk of sustaining motor vehicle accident injuries because they
Tend to take risk
Which of the following best defines muscular strength?
The maximum force a muscle can produce in one effort
What is the purpose of keeping an anger self-inventory
To examine why one is angry and whether it is justified
The purpose of a Scope and Sequence Chart is
To provide a blueprint for curriculum
When left untreated, gingivitis leads to
Tooth loss
Health status is measured by
Totaling all positive and negative health influences
The best reason to eat whole-grain bread instead of white bread is
It provides fiber as well as energy
On the World Wide Web, you are most likely to find products offered for sale on a site with a ___________ suffix in the address
.com
A person should have a physical exam at least every ______ years.
2
Which of the following is the best source of water, besides water itself, for adequate hydration?
Juices
The Students Health and Fitness Act originated in which year
2005
Children and adolescents need at least __________ minutes of physical activity per day.
60
The goal of this article (Article 1, Section 59-10-10) in the Health and Fitness Act is to provide how many minutes of daily physical activity
60
The USDA provides meals to students in ______ percent of the nation's schools.
95
The main reason for the development of school-based health centers has been
A lack of access to health care for many students.
The first sign of pregnancy is usually
A missed period
All of the personal characteristics listed below promote good health expect
Aggressiveness
All of the following are things that might influence students' health behaviors except:
All of the choices are correct
Of the following, the most important function of social media for health educators is
All the above
Young people who are addicted to social media may experience all of the following except
An increased amount of face-to-face socialization
Of the following, the most common cause of damage to the hair cells of the inner ear is
Excessive noise
The major benefit of digital whiteboards is the ability to
Exchange content between the whiteboard and a computer
Each elementary school shall provide students a minimum of 30 minutes to eat lunch once they have received their food.
False
Per language of the CHEA, the "Local School Board" and the "Board" are one in the same
False
Cardiovascular disease risk is most directly affected by the consumption of
Fats and cholestrol
The role of lymph nodes is to
Filter and destroy pathogens
Definitions exist in the CHEA for the following except
Fitness Health Education
Nutrients not usually found in food are added to __________ food.
Fortified
MyPlate encourages Americans to make half their plates at mealtimes consist of
Fruit and vegetables
Balanced friendships are characterized by
Giving and receiving
Of the following, the most significant risk factor for developing acne is
Heredity
Sashi has difficulty with some of her classmates, who often tease and criticize her. The most practical strategy to improve her social-emotional environment would be to
Ignore the criticism and engage in positive self-talk
One of the most effective way to reduce fire injuries to children is to
Increase the use of properly functioning smoke and heat detectors.
A student has a dangerous allergic reaction when he eats anything containing peanuts. The most important precaution for the school to take in these types of cases is
Individual emergency care plans for such students
The integration of anti-drug abuse education into the language arts curriculum is an example of the technique known as
Infusion
Which of the following is NOT one of the three domains of health?
Intellectual
The general adaption syndrome, although a normal response to stress, can endanger health because
It can result in physical exhaustion
Which of the following is true of smokeless tobacco?
It causes nicotine dependence and increases cancer risk.
The best approach to weight loss is
Moderate reductions is food intake and increased physical activity.
Of the following the most important feature of healthful friendships is
Mutual respect
In safety liability cases, the most common charge against teachers is
Negligence
Babies born to teen mothers are at increases risk of low birth weight and other complications. The main reason for this is that these mothers
Often don't practice healthy behaviors
Injuries to elementary students most commonly occur
On playgrounds
Panel discussions are most useful when
Panel members research a topic in advance
Positive self-esteem is important to health because
People are then more likely to take responsibility for their health
Of the following, the most important benefits that high-tech equipment bring to the health curriculum are
Personalize learning experiences
Couples who are too busy with day-to-day activities to spend much time together are missing __________ intimacy
Philisophical
The most important place for schools to implement transportation safety measures is in
Pickup and drop off zones
The so-called master gland is the
Pituitary
Of the following, the best way to ensure that a field trip is an effective learning experience is to
Prepare students ahead of time
Ovulation is the
Release of an ovum from the ovary
Learning and using _______________ can help solve the stressor that is causing stress?
Responsible decision-making skills
The benefits of dating are believed to include all of the following EXCEPT
Satisfying a physical need for intimacy
Of the following, the best way parents can teach their children to respect authority is to
Set and enforce behavioral guidelines
Of the following, the best way to build a positive emotional environment is to
Set high expectations for all students
Which of the following is NOT a major factor in predicting marriage success?
Sexual compatibility
CPR instruction is required at least one time during the entire four years of grades 9-12
True
Essential amino acids take their name from the fact that
We must obtain them from our diet.
Manny wants to exercise in the heat during a workout; he should do all of the following except
Wear several layers of lightweight clothing.
Health behavior inventories created after discussing a content area should focus on
What students will do
The blood cell whose main job is to fight infections is the
White blood cell
The major goal of buzz groups is
developing communication skills
Freedom from anxiety is the hallmark of
emotional security
All of the following are characteristic of depression except
hallucinations
The main purpose of health behavior inventories is to
list health goals
A family is dysfunctional when
members relate to one another in destructive ways
Fast foods are high in all but
nutrients