CCSD Health Education Final Exam Quizlet

Of all the hormonal methods described in the Food and Drug Administration's Birth Control Booklet, which one is the most effective in preventing pregnancy?

Shot/Injection.

T/F: Not all sexually transmitted diseases can be cured, but all can be treated.

True.

T/F: People with good emotional health are in control over their thoughts, feelings, and behaviors.

True.

T/F: Perspiration is a symptom of a heart attack.

True.

T/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/F: Suicide is the third leading cause of death among people ages 14-24 years old.

True.

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

True.

T/F: The openings into your body, such as your mouth, eyes, and nose, are covered by protective linings called mucous membranes.

True.

T/F: The placenta is usually delivered after the fetus is delivered.

True.

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

True.

T/F: The vagina contains mostly "good" bacteria, and fewer "harmful" bacteria.

True.

T/F: There has never been a case of HIV transmitted by mouth-to-mouth CPR.

True.

T/F: There is no cure for herpes.

True.

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

True.

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

True.

T/F: You can become infected with HPV (Human Papillomavirus), by having sexual contact with someone infected with HPV (even one time).

True.

T/F: You can get Chlamydia in your throat by having oral sex with an infected partner.

True.

Fetus means ___.

Unborn mammal.

In 1884 Medicaid covered how many low income patients?

34 million.

The inner ear is fully developed at ___.

5 months.

Gonorrhea is a very common infectious disease. The CDC estimates that over ___ people are infected annually in the US.

700,000.

How far up does the troposphere go?

About 6 miles.

What is the generic name for Tylenol?

Acetaminophen.

Self-actualization is...

Achieving one's full potential, including artistic expression.

What forms when moisture in the air interacts with nitrogen oxide and sulfur dioxide?

Acid rain.

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

Adenosine triphosphate.

What gland is responsible for the fight-or-flight reflex?

Adrenal.

Which of the following is not a gland in the endocrine system?

Adrenaline (a hormone from the adrenal glands).

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.

One theory for the obesity epidemic in America presented in this unit is that...

Americans have access to a poor diet that is highly promoted at low-cost.

Sexually active women age 25 years and younger should be screened for Chlamydia ___.

At least once a year.

Mothers who drink while they are pregnant, often produce children that demonstrate what behavior?

Belligerent and stubborn.

Information in advertising is likely to have a ___.

Bias.

A heart attack is caused when:

Blood flow is cut off to the heart muscles.

(Multiple Selection) Which of the following are ways to register to be an organ and tissue donor? a) Sign up at your local DMV (if you are 16 or older). b) Sign up on your state's online registry. c) Sign up on the federal registry. d) Sign up at your school or work.

Both a) and b)

People can become addicted to prescription medications if:

Both the medication is not taken as directed, and you take medication not prescribed to you.

Treating this type of injury includes removing the clothing, applying ice, splinting the injured body part, and seeking medical care.

Broken bone.

Classified by 1st (mildest), 2nd, and 3rd (deepest) degrees. Symptoms may include redness, pain, swelling, blisters, and damaged nerves.

Burns.

How can middle and high school students break the "code of silence"?

By standing up for yourself and others.

Stimulants are drugs that...

Can cause tumors or cancer.

What is the opening from the uterus into the vaginal canal called?

Cervix.

What small, hair-like structures catch the oocyte as it is released from the ovary?

Cilia.

What is a good resource when purchasing healthcare products?

Community professionals.

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

Depressant.

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

Depressants.

What was a warning about Tylenol given in the commercial?

Do not take Tylenol with other products containing acetaminophen.

The weight that is right for you is the weight that...

Does not present any health risks.

What is an ovum?

Egg.

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

Emotional.

What is "eustress"?

Eustress is positive stress.

A stressor is a(n):

Event or situation that causes 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.

What is the safest, most sensible way to lose weight?

Exercise.

At 7.5 weeks the embryo has developed ___.

Eyelids with pigmented eyes.

An example of the body's second line of defense against a pathogen is...

Inflammation.

T/F: BMR means Body Measurement Record.

False (Basal Metabolic Rate).

T/F: A single gene predicts eye color.

False.

T/F: A social norm is an unexpected form of behavior in a given situation.

False.

T/F: Any inquiry regarding harassment in schools should be prompts, thorough, and impartial, unless the victim is lesbian or gay.

False.

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

False.

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

False.

T/F: Emergency contraceptive medications provide protection against sexually transmitted diseases (STD's).

False.

T/F: Gardasil does not protect against most genital warts or cancer of the vulva, vagina, and/or anus.

False.

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

False.

T/F: Most insurance companies will not provide Medicaid and Medicare health insurance for patients in need of mental health care services in Clark County.

False.

T/F: Nevada has among the lowest rates of suicide in the US.

False.

T/F: The amniotic fluid empties when the fetus is delivered.

False.

T/F: The cervix is a muscle that contracts during labor.

False.

T/F: The heart first begins to beat after the brain region controlling heart rate has developed.

False.

T/F: The umbilical cord is cut by the doctor before the delivery of the fetus in order to protect the head.

False.

T/F: There are more injuries among student athletes during practice than there are student injuries in Physical Education Class.

False.

T/F: Usually during labor contractions are bout 3 minutes long in duration.

False.

T/F: Withdrawing from virtual technology abuse and not attempting to tell anyone or resolve the issue is called Mediation.

False.

T/F: You can only get syphilis once in your lifetime, after that your body destroys it before symptoms occur.

False.

T/F: Your immune system is found within the digestive system. It is a network of vessels that collects fluid from your tissues and returns it to the bloodstream.

False.

Once a sperm penetrates an egg, the result is a ___, which contains ___ chromosomes.

Fertilized egg; 46.

How do moderate fevers (below 39C or 103F) help fight infection?

Fevers prevent the growth of pathogens.

Potato skins/vegetables, oatmeal, and brown rice are all high in ___.

Fiber.

Changes that are a result of your decisions become the...

First guideline to dealing with transition times.

What is the best way to avoid risky situations?

Have a plan in place and follow your plan.

Once the sperm leaves the testes, what part of the epididymis does it travel to?

Head.

What does HMO stand for?

Health Maintenance Organization.

This is swelling, redness, and itching caused by an allergic reaction.

Histamine.

Chlamydia is known as a "silent" disease because...

Infected individuals experience no symptoms.

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

Illegal drug.

It is ___ to totally eliminate advertising from your life completely.

Impossible.

The inflammatory response causes swelling because it...

Increases blood flow to the area of the injury.

Tolerance causes a drinker's body to need...

Increasingly larger amounts of alcohol to achieve the original effect.

What commonly happens to self-esteem when a child enters adolescence?

It decreases.

When comparing products, which is the best way to tell which one offers the best value?

It is determined by analyzing quality, quantity, and cost.

What agency covers health care coverage for people 65 and older?

Medicare.

What is a side effect of acetaminophen?

Liver damage.

What engulfs pathogens or an invading virus or bacteria?

Macrophage.

What is the major source of health care funding for the low-income population in the US?

Medicaid.

Syphilis can cause long-term complications and/or death if not adequately treated. Two-thirds of the cases were found in ___.

Men.

The monthly flow of blood and tissue from the uterus is known as:

Menses.

The chemical process by which food substances are broken down to release energy is called...

Metabolism.

A(n) ___ is a false or mistaken point of view or opinion.

Misconception.

Which local medical/mental health care agency in Las Vegas offers free assessment and referral to any age person seeking mental health care?

Monte Vista Hospital.

The embryo at eight weeks can ___.

Move their jaw and point toes.

When a teen becomes pregnant, there are many changes that occur within her body. A pregnant teen requires more ___ than a pregnant adult.

Nutrients.

What gland is responsible for the production of Insulin and Glucagon?

Pancreas.

A disease-causing agent is called a(n)...

Pathogen.

Infectious diseases are caused by ___.

Pathogens.

Body image refers to:

Perceptions of how you view your own body.

A system based upon experiences, prior knowledge, and perceptions that are used to govern thinking, actions, and behaviors is a ___.

Personal belief system.

Having enough energy to go to school and participate in everyday activities without getting overly tired is a sign of good ___.

Physical health.

Arrange the basic human needs in order according to Maslow's hierarchy, starting at the bottom and ending at the top.

Physiological needs, safety, belonging, esteem.

This can lead to a misunderstanding or saying something innapropriate.

Poor communication.

What does PPO stand for?

Preferred Provider Organization.

Prejudging, or forming an opinion about someone or something is called ___.

Prejudice.

Actions that prevent the onset of the disease or injury is known as:

Preventative care.

The main function of the testes is to...

Produce sperm.

The third line of defense fights disease by...

Producing a specific and unique response for each kind of pathogen it encounters.

The skin helps to keep pathogens out of the body by ___.

Providing a physical barrier.

Small steps and setbacks are normal in the transition process. One thing you want to avoid is...

Remaining the same because you fear change.

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

Remove yourself from the situation.

What needs to happen first in a dating relationship?

Respect.

If the ozone is lower in the atmosphere it can cause:

Respiratory issues.

During the last trimester of pregnancy, the fetus begins to have periods of ___.

Rest and activity.

What are genes?

Sections of DNA that code for a protein.

The eyes can dilate, regulate light, and even produce tears by the ___ month.

Sixth.

What is an example of the first line of defense against pathogens?

Skin.

If you can get along with others, at work, school, and/or play, you are said that you have good ___.

Social health.

What structure connects the epididymis to the body?

Spermatic cords.

Medicaid is financed jointly by the federal government and the ___.

States.

The two main functions of the epididymis are to:

Store and mature sperm.

Some changes in your life are out of your control and some are a result of decisions you have made. This process can be...

Stressful.

Mucous membranes are present in all of the following areas of the body except:

Surface of the skin.

What is an example of using a drug appropriately?

Taking medication according to the instructions on the label.

What is the best thing to do if your friend abuses drugs?

Tell a trusted adult.

Which gland produces testosterone?

Testes.

Someone with good mental and emotional health demonstrates what trait?

The ability to look at the positive side of a situation.

If the vagina is like a hallway, what structure acts as a door to allow sperm to enter?

The cervix.

At 6 weeks, the embryo is developing ___.

The diaphragm and white blood cells.

At four weeks, the embryo is developing ___, ____, and ___.

The heart, liver, and brain.

What is heredity?

The passing of genes from parents to offspring.

What is your Basal Metabolic Rate?

The rate at which you use energy when your body is at rest.

___ contains nicotine.

Tobacco.

Change is very difficult for some people. Operationally, it can be identifies as anytime one or more of four shifts occur - Something in your life starts, stops, increases, or decreases. This process is called ___.

Transition time.

The bottom layer of the Earth's atmosphere in which we live in is known as:

Troposphere.

Bacterial Vaginosis (BV) is the most common vaginal infection in women of childbearing age.

True.

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

True.

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

True.

T/F: A fetus can taste and smell in the womb.

True.

T/F: A misconception is a false or mistaken view, opinion, or attitude.

True.

T/F: A mother's lifestyle choices can influence the baby later in life.

True.

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

True.

T/F: Abstinence is the only 100% effective way of preventing an unwanted pregnancy.

True.

T/F: Abstinence is the refusal to take part in any activity that puts your health or the health of others at risk.

True.

T/F: Chlamydia, a bacterial infection, is the most frequently reported sexually transmitted disease in the United States.

True.

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

True.

T/F: Gender can influence your health because risk factors may vary between males and females.

True.

T/F: Having Bacterial Vaginosis (BV) can increase a woman's susceptibility to HIV infection.

True.

T/F: Impersonation is when you pretend to be someone you are not, online.

True.

T/F: LSD, marijuana, and ecstasy are categorized as Schedule I drugs.

True.

T/F: Medicaid programs vary across states in the numbers of people they cover and the amounts they spend on services.

True.

T/F: Mental health care services and costs depend on the diagnosis and treatment for each individual.

True.

T/F: Mental health has nothing to do with feelings, sadness, or happiness.

True.

What structure acts as a birth canal during labor?

Vagina.

The ductus deferens is also known as the:

Vas deferens.

Genital Herpes is a(n) ___.

Virus.

One of the best ways to prevent the spread of disease, is to...

Wash your hands.

At what point in her life does a female make her ova?

When she was still a fetus.

When does the zygote begin to divide into a blastocyst?

Within 24 hours.

What works to eradicate disease and address pollution around the world?

World Health Organization.

The fetus is nourished by the ___ during the first 7 weeks and by the ___ from week 8 through birth.

Yolk sac; Placenta.

Which statement below is NOT a cause of an infectious disease? a) Acids in the stomach. b) Drinking water from a lake or stream that may contain pathogens. c) Drinking from the same glass as a person with an infectious disease. d) Insect bites.

a) Acids in the stomach.

Which of the following is a side effect of "The Pill"? a) All of these listed. b) Headache. c) Breast tenderness. d) Nausea. e) Menstrual cycle changes.

a) All of these listed.

People with low self-esteem show all of the following characteristics except which one? a) Bouncing back quickly from stress. b) Having little respect for themselves. c) Worrying too much about what others think of them. d) Believing success is a matter of luck rather than hard work.

a) Bouncing back quickly from stress.

All of the following are examples of physical abuse except for: a) Calling someone a derogatory name. b) Punching. c) Slapping. d) Choking.

a) Calling someone a derogatory name.

Which of the following is NOT a good way to prevent dehydration? a) Drink 64oz caffeinated liquids like coffee, tea, or soda. b) Drink at least ten 8oz cups of water a day. c) Take a drink of water about every 15 minutes during exercise. d) Eat lots of fresh fruits and vegetables.

a) Drink 64oz caffeinated liquids like coffee, tea, or soda.

Which of the following diseases is NOT caused by a bacterial infection? a) Flu. b) Lyme disease. c) Tuberculosis. d) Strep throat.

a) Flu.

Which of the following barrier methods is the best protection from sexually transmitted diseases? a) Male condom. b) Female condom. c) Sponge. d) Diaphragm.

a) Male condom.

The following statements about pathogens are true except for one, which statement is not true? a) Pathogens belong in the human body. b) Pathogens can cause infectious diseases. c) Some pathogens can be classified as animals. d) Pathogens can multiply inside a host organism.

a) Pathogens belong in the human body.

Which of the following mental illnesses does NOT begin during adolescence? a) Post-Traumatic stress disorder. b) Obsessive compulsive disorder. c) Schizophrenia. d) Addictions.

a) Post-Traumatic stress disorder.

Which of the following is the best example of drug abuse? a) Forgetting to take cold medicine with the proper foods. b) Deliberately taking cold medication when you aren't ill or showing symptoms. c) Accidentally taking more cold medication than is recommended. d) Following the medication's label instructions to treat a cold.

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

The skin performs all of the following functions except: a) Receives sensory information from the environment. b) Helps the body with digestion. c) Protects the body from accidents or injury. d) Maintains body temperature.

b) Helps the body with digestion.

Signs and symptoms of dehydration include all of the following except: a) Dry mouth. b) Increase in urine production. c) Body water drops below normal. d) Dizziness.

b) Increase in urine production.

Which of the following is NOT a health risk due to being overweight? a) Excess cholesterol in the blood. b) Lack of glucose in the blood. c) Heart disease. d) High blood pressure.

b) Lack of glucose in the blood.

Which is NOT a short term goal? a) Reduce my caloric intake by 250 calories per day. b) Lose 25 lbs. c) Look for a job every day. d) Complete my chores each week.

b) Lose 25 lbs.

Which of the following is an example of a nutrient-dense food? a) Cake. b) Low-fat yogurt. c) Candy. d) Soft drinks.

b) Low-fat yogurt.

Which of the following statements about stress is NOT true? a) Stress cannot be avoided, it's part of life. b) Stress will always affect your body and mind negatively. c) Stress is the response of your body and mind to being challenged or threatened. d) Stress can help promote your personal growth.

b) Stress will always affect your body and mind negatively.

Which of the following examples is not included in the tension building phase of an abusive relationship? a) Lots of arguing. b) Tension is released in a burst of physical abuse. c) Lots of fighting. d) Tension begins to build.

b) Tension is released in a burst of physical abuse.

All of the following are examples of hormonal methods except: a) "The Pill." b) Vaginal Contraceptive Ring. c) Condom. d) Patch.

c) Condom.

Which of the following is NOT true of adrenaline? a) It heightens all your senses. b) It causes more oxygen and glucose to enter the blood stream. c) It is located in your liver. d) It causes the heart to beat faster.

c) It is located in your liver (it is actually in your adrenal glands by your kidneys).

Your belief system controls all of the following except: a) Thinking. b) Personal actions. c) Peer actions. d) Behaviors.

c) Peer actions.

Abuse does not include which of the following examples? a) Electronic and emotional. b) Neglect and physical. c) Sexual and violence. d) Sexual and emotional.

c) Sexual and violence.

Which of the following is NOT an example of drug misuse? a) Using medication inappropriately. b) Using illegal drugs. c) Using prescription medication appropriately. d) Intentional use of drugs for nonmedical purposes.

c) Using prescription medication appropriately.

Which of the following is an example of when your body might need adrenaline? a) When you are sleeping. b) After you eat a meal. c) When you give a speech in front of your class. d) When you are doing your homework.

c) When you give a speech in front of your class.

According to the Food and Drug Administration's Birth Control Booklet, the most effective permanent method of birth control is ___. a) Sterilization surgery for men. b) Sterilization surgery for women. c) Sterilization implant for women. d) All are equally effective.

d) All are equally effective.

According to the Food and Drug Administration's Birth Control Booklet, which of the following implanted methods is the most effective in preventing pregnancy? a) Copper IUD. b) IUD with Progestin. c) Implantable Rod. d) All are equally effective.

d) All are equally effective.

Sexual activity is any form of sexual contact which includes: a) Oral. b) Vaginal Intercourse. c) Anal intercourse. d) All of the above are correct.

d) All of the above are correct.

Why should we know what to do in an emergency situation? a) Because there is not always a doctor available. b) Because an ambulance might not get to you immediately. c) Because you might save someone's life. d) All of the above are correct.

d) All of the above are correct.

Children who are victims of neglect are at a higher risk for which of the following? a) Violent behavior. b) Gang membership. c) Criminal activities. d) All of the above.

d) All of the above.

Cyberbullying is being mean to someone through which of the following: a) E-mail. b) Blogs. c) Chat rooms. d) All of the above.

d) All of the above.

It is important to have a group of people to support you when you are struggling or trying to cope with various issues. This outside support group could include people from which of the following: a) Adults. b) Teachers. c) Friends or peers. d) All of the above.

d) All of the above.

Many people undergo behavior changes in their teens, which of the following is an example? a) Change in attention. b) Change in motivation. c) Change in risk-taking behavior. d) All of the above.

d) All of the above.

Which of the following are physical signs of drug abuse and addiction? a) Sudden weight loss/gain. b) Cycles of excessive sleep. c) Confusion/disorientation. d) All of the above.

d) All of the above.

Which of the following are risk factors for drug abuse and addiction? a) Family history of mental illness. b) Family history of addiction. c) Peer pressure. d) All of the above.

d) All of the above.

Which of the following can affect how quickly pollutants move away from an area? a) Wind patterns. b) Clouds. c) Rain. d) All of the above.

d) All of the above.

Which of the following restructuring proposals could change how Medicaid works? a) Fixed block grants. b) Limits on per capita federal spending. c) Out of pocket spending. d) Both A and B.

d) Both A and B.

Which of the following is a nonspecific defense against pathogens? a) B Cells. b) Antibodies. c) T-Cells. d) Inflammation.

d) Inflammation.

Which of the following is not a persuasive technique used in advertising? a) Dogmatism. b) Faulty Causality. c) Ad Hominem. d) Non Causality.

d) Non Causality.

Which one of the following hormonal methods offers the best protection against sexually transmitted diseases? a) "The Pill." b) Vaginal Contraceptive Ring. c) Patch. d) None of these are correct.

d) None of these are correct (They protect against pregnancy, not STDs).

According to the Food and Drug Administration's Birth Control Booklet, the most effective permanent method that protects against sexually transmitted disease is the ___. a) Sterilization surgery for men. b) Sterilization surgery for women. c) Sterilization implant for women. d) None of these are correct.

d) None of these are correct.

Which one of the following implanted methods offers the best protection against sexually transmitted diseases? a) Copper IUD. b) IUD with Progestin. c) Implantable Rod. d) None of these are correct.

d) None of these are correct.

All of the following are symptoms of heart disease except for which one? a) Irregular heartbeat. b) Difficulty breathing/gasping. c) Chest pain. d) Obstructed airway.

d) Obstructed airway.

Nutrients: a) Help the body grow and function properly. b) Provide the energy you need to do your everyday activities. c) Should be taken as vitamin pills and supplements. d) Only A and B are correct.

d) Only A and B are correct.

Barrier methods prevent pregnancy by blocking sperm from reaching the egg. Which of the following is not an example of a barrier method? a) Female condom. b) Male condom. c) Diaphragm with spermicide. d) Patch.

d) Patch.

Examples of emotional abuse include all of the following except: a) Name calling. b) Embarrassment. c) Jealousy. d) Punching.

d) Punching.

Which of the following is a role of carbohydrates? a) Protecting your nerves. b) Forming your cells. c) Maintaining your body temperature. d) Supplying energy for your body's functions.

d) Supplying energy for your body's functions.

Which statement is not true about mucous membranes? a) Mucous membranes prevent pathogens from entering the body. b) Mucous membranes line the nasal passages, mouth, lungs, and digestive tract. c) Mucous membranes secrete mucus, to trap pathogens. d) They are a nonspecific immune response.

d) They are a nonspecific immune response.

Which of the following food items does not contain calories? a) Fats. b) Sugars. c) Protein. d) Water.

d) Water.

Scientists who study addiction have proven that a person is more risk of becoming an addict if: a) They have family members who have had a drug problem. b) They start drugs at a young age. c) They have mental health problems like depression. d) They hang around other people who use drugs. e) All of the above are correct.

e) All of the above are correct.