Health U1- U6
When talking with someone you suspect is suicidal, which of the following sentences is appropriate to say?<br>
"Are you thinking of harming yourself?"
Which of the following statements about abuse is TRUE?
Abuse is never justified.
According to Maslow, the desire for a high self-image is what type of need?
An esteem need
M1 exam Which behavior best illustrates intellectual health?
Apply higher order thinking skills to solve problems.
Suicide Risks and Prevention Quiz If you suspect that friend or family member may be thinking about suicide, what is the BEST thing you can do?
Ask directly if he or she is intending to commit suicide.
Which of the following is TRUE about stress in modern life?
Because stress in modern times is typically triggered by constant hassles and annoyances rather than immediate physical danger, our stress hormones circulate in the body longer than they should, causing both short-term and long-term health problems.
Which of the following statements about bipolar disorder is true?
Bipolar disorder is generally diagnosed before the age of 25.
Which of the following people is at the highest risk for committing suicide?
Bryan, age 16, has no one to confide in since his girlfriend broke up with him.
Which statement would be supported by scientists who research cycles of violence across generations in a family?
Child victims of abuse are more likely to become abusive as adults.
Explain the process whereby chronic stress leads to long-term health problems.
Chronic stress experienced over a prolonged period can give to long-term problems for heart and blood vessels. The regular and ongoing increase in heart rate, and the high levels of stress hormones and of blood pressure, can take a toll on the body
Name one strategy for successful behavior change and give an example of it.
Contemplation People become more and more aware of the possible benefits of making a difference, but the costs tend to stand out even more. This struggle creates a strong sense of vacillation about switching. Because of this possibility, the contemplation stage of change can last months or even years.
Your classmate claims that defense mechanisms are signs of mental illness. But you know it's not that simple. Based on the information in this module, explain the pros and cons of defense mechanisms.
Defense mechanisms are essential to psychological health when they enable us to cope with an urgent psychological threat and not feel defeated. Defense mechanisms are ways of thinking or acting that reduce or eliminate these "bad" feelings by altering the way we perceive reality. There are 5 types of Defense mechanisms 1. Repression - 2. Rationalization 3. Denial 4. Displacement. 5. Regression Defense mechanisms can be harmful to mental health when they prevent us from perceiving reality or accepting accountability for our actions, or when they cause us to be hurtful to ourselves or others.
Ann is having trouble sleeping at night and hardly eats. She tells you she's "lost interest in everything," and her appearance and grades show it. What psychological illness do suspect Ann may have?
Depression
Including adequate amounts of fiber in your diet can provide many benefits, but one the statements below is NOT a benefit of fiber consumption. Which of these statements is false?
Dietary fiber helps to reduce blood pressure.
Lisette gets nervous speaking in front of an audience. As she waits on stage for her turn to speak, which coping strategy would be the most effective for her to use?
Discreetly, take a few slow, deep breaths in through the nose and out through the mouth.
Which statement describes a recent change to the leading causes of death in the United States?
Diseases caused by lack of exercise and poor diet are now more prevalent among Americans than diseases caused by smoking.
Your uncle has been told that he is at risk for heart disease because of his diet. What dietary changes are most important for him to make?
Eat less red meat and fewer dairy products.
Explain what "empty calories" are and why it's important to limit their consumption.
Empty calories are from sugar and fat add significant calories to the diet and contribute to the development of obesity, heart disease, and diabetes.
School policies can help to protect students from suicide. Which of the following is a policy that is protective against suicide?
Enforce strict anti-bullying rules.
Which of the following statements about coping strategies is TRUE?
Even ineffective coping strategies at least temporarily alleviate stress.
One of the factors believed to contribute to violent behavior is exposure to on-screen violence. Explain the three ways on-screen violence is thought to affect behavior.
First, children learn what various violent behaviors look like from watching on-screen violence. second, many games and shows glamorize abusive, aggressive people--that is, they make them look cool and powerful. last, these media teach children that using violence is an acceptable way to get what they want--whether it is to win the game or to make other people do what they want.
Which statement about General Adaptation Syndrome (GAS) is TRUE?
GAS describes how organisms respond to stress over time.
Your family arrives home after going to an evening program at the school. The front door is standing open, and you can see that objects have been thrown off the shelves. What should you do?
Go to a public place and call the police to come to your residence.
Which statement is TRUE about undernutrition?
It causes serious physical and developmental delays in infants and children.
Jeremy's family is relieved because Jeremy has "snapped out" of his deep depression and seems calm and cheerful now. Explain why Jeremy's family should not assume that the risk for suicide has been eliminated.
Jeremy's family didn't know about his suicide attempts but they realize that he's been acting weird around the house. If they didn't realize that he probably been commented suicide and it will been hard for the family to realise that he's is gone
Which scenario illustrates initiative as a motivator for behavior change?
José notices that he doesn't feel well when he drinks milk, so he eliminates milk from his diet
Looking at your city's crime statistics for last year, you notice a spike in violent crime during the month of July. What is the MOST LIKELY explanation for this increase?
July is a hot month, and high temperatures contribute to violent behavior.
Which of these actions should be part of your plan to change an unhealthy behavior?
Know what triggers your unhealthy behavior.
Your friend Jorge has been visiting a gym every day and working with a trainer who has lots of advice. Jorge tells you that you need to consume some kind of protein mix to build muscle strength. How should you respond?
Let me ask my health provider first.
Why is abuse more common than abuse statistics reflect?
Many victims of abuse cannot or will not report it.
Which example best illustrates the maintenance stage of behavior change?
Melissa treats herself to a manicure from time to time since she stopped biting her fingernails.
You notice that a friend's behavior has changed. He had been an attentive student, but now he attends class irregularly. When he shows up, he doesn't participate. He has stopped coming to meetings of clubs you both belong to. Describe the first steps you might take to help.
My first step is to go to him asking how is he/she doing. Asking him a question like are you okay? or if you wanna talk I'm here for you. My point is to be there for my friends when he having a hard time, I will ask his parent to check on him, Coming to his house, keeping him busing in a good way.
What recommendation do most health experts make about limiting the percent of calories from fat?
No more than 35% of total calories should come from fat.
M5 exam Which of the following statements about fats and oils is TRUE?
Olives, nuts, and seafood contain healthful fats.
Alana has a family history of heart disease, so she decides to eat a plant-based diet for her health. Which of the following statements made by her friends is TRUE?
Plant-based diets can provide complete nutrition, including adequate protein.
Define psychological health and describe an example of how it can impact another key dimension of health.
Psychological health is the ability to respond in positive ways to changes in one's environment or routine. For example, if you miss your ride to work one day, your psychological health—how well you manage your emotions when faced with this problem—will determine how quickly you're able to find a solution. If you panic and can't think straight, it will be hard for you to figure out how to get to work or to find someone to fill in for you. In this way, your ability to control your emotional response impacts your intellectual health.
Once you've determined that someone is contemplating suicide, which of the following is NOT an appropriate next step? <br>
Read about psychotherapy online and try to counsel the person yourself.
Why do safety experts advise people not to put both ear buds in when walking or running alone?
So that they can hear people coming up behind them.
What is the best, safest, and least expensive way to avoid becoming a victim of violence?
Stay away from high-risk areas, and avoid violent people.
Stress is one factor among several that can lead to the development or worsening of illness. Explain all that factors that should be considered when assessing someone's risk for stress-related illness.
The factors that influenced the responsiveness to stress are genetic vulnerability, coping style, type of personality, and social support. When we remain confronted with a problem, we evaluate the importance of the problem and determine whether or not we have the resources necessary to cope with the problem.
Which of the following statements is TRUE about the risk of intimate partner abuse for a woman?
The risk of intimate partner violence for a woman increases during pregnancy.
First, children learn what various violent behaviors look like from watching on-screen violence. second, many games and shows glamorize abusive, aggressive people--that is, they make them look cool and powerful. last, these media teach children that using violence is an acceptable way to get what they want--whether it is to win the game or to make other people do what they want.
They mean that a person is unable to consent to sexual intercourse.
Food Labels Quiz A serving of a food contains 32% of the Daily Value for sodium. What statement about this food is TRUE?
This food is high in sodium.
M4 exam What is the difference between violent crimes and property crimes?
Violent crimes harm humans; property crimes cause damage to objects.
Which of the following phrases gives the BEST description of suicide?<br>
Voluntarily ending one's life.
You want to know what the latest research on asthma and exercise is. Which of these sources is most likely to provide the most reliable and up-to-date information?
You want to know what the latest research on asthma and exercise is. Which of these sources is most likely to provide the most reliable and up-to-date information?
Explain how victims of child abuse and elder abuse may be similar.
a child may be nonverbal and the elders may have dementia. Also, both of these populations are more easily manipulated or intimidated by their abusers, persuaded to deny, ignore, or minimize the abuse.
On health websites that provide information about different illnesses and conditions, you can find all of the following EXCEPT
a diagnosis for the symptoms you are having
Reggie hears voices telling him to jump out of a third-story window. No one else is there. This is an example of
a hallucination.
Analyzing Health Information Quiz Which list includes three good sources of health information?
a school nurse, the Internet, family members
What kind of abuse may involve the belittling, criticizing, blaming, and demeaning of another person?
all forms of abuse
The relationship of stress to physical illness is
an indirect one: stress can contribute to the development of illness.
Types of Violence Quiz Which person is at greatest risk for elder abuse?
an older person with dementia
The picture of Health Quiz americans are living longer today than at any other time in history. What is an apparent downside of this trend?
an overall reduction in quality of life, especially during later years
Bette has decided to start running to the park and back every day before she watches anything online. Which of these motivations is more of an incentive for Bette than an example of initiative?
an upcoming trip to the beach with her friends
Scientific studies show that schizophrenia has a strong genetic component. This means that if Bill has a sibling with schizophrenia, Bill is
at a higher risk for schizophrenia than an unrelated person.
Problem-focused coping strategies include
avoiding procrastination.
Preventing Violence Quiz Which of the following behaviors is linked to a risk for intimate partner violence?
blaming one's partner for one's own problems
Stress increases the activity of the central nervous system. A positive effect of this is that it makes a person more alert and focused. A negative effect is that it
can cause insomnia and indigestion
What macronutrient group does dietary fiber belong to?
carbohydrates
Severe anxiety disorders are BEST treated with
cognitive-behavioral therapy, possibly in combination with lifestyle changes and medications
Nutrition Quiz What is malnutrition?
consuming too few or too many nutrients.
Which consequence of violence is most common--and more easily repaired?
cuts and bruises
Your friend can't stop talking about a new energy drink she's found. She says it's improved her mood and even helped bring her grades up, all without any negative side effects. Is the drink really safe and effective? Do you have enough information to answer that question? What additional information, if any, would you want to know?
does her friend has difficulties to sleep daily because if she drinks her energy drink more than once, she won't able to sleep because of all the caffeine has been inside her. the energy drink risk that can cause a form of tension and stress, to increased blood pressure, kidney damage, fatigue, stomachaches, and irritation.
Which of these phrases describes a dimension of health that affects the optimal wellness of people who live in a particular area?
environmental health
Texan teen Maya has decided not to eat pork, though her mother cooks it several times a week. Many factors may have influenced this eating pattern of Maya's. Which factor most LIKELY led her to avoid pork?
ethical reasons
Time management involves all of the following EXCEPT
getting 8-9 hours of sleep most nights.
According to the MyPlate food guide, which of the following should be considered a primary food group?
grains
Stress and Stressors Quiz The reason animals and humans possess the fight-or-flight response is to
have the best chance of surviving a life-threatening situation.
One characteristic of psychological health is
having goals and working to attain them.
According to Maslow, physiological needs are at the base of the hierarchy of needs because
if physiological needs are not met, an individual cannot move to the next level.
Low levels of stress
improve performance by making a person more alert and focused.
Which patterns of behavior currently cause the largest number of deaths in the United States?
lack of exercise and high-carbohydrate diets
Your friends are stressing out! They say they have so many assignments and tests this week they don't have time to do anything but homework. Explain why it is important to schedule time to take care of yourself when you are feeling especially stressed.
making a schedule makes you relaxed and less stressed to worried about it. Schedule time helps you to keep yourself on track when you doing the right way, you will end up more time to do the homework.
An ineffective coping strategy
may alleviate stress temporarily
Macronutrients, Micronutrients Quiz Which of the following is a good source of protein?
nuts
Effects of Violence Quiz Which is a list of long-term physical effects of violence?
paralysis, blindness, and scarring
Healthy Change Quiz Luis has decided that he spends too much time on the couch, and he's gone online to find out what kinds of sports leagues are available in his area. What stage of behavior change is Luis in?
preparation
What nutrient group includes dried beans, cheese, nuts, and tuna fish?
proteins
Depression, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), burnout, and tension headaches are all
psychological and neurological effects of extreme or continuous stress.
Suppose you and your friend disagree about something important, and you find yourself in the middle of an intense interpersonal conflict. To prevent the incident from becoming a violent situation, which behavior should you AVOID doing?
raising your voice so that you sound tough
Making up a false reason or an excuse for not getting what one wants is
rationalization.
M2 exam Elevated heart rate, dilated pupils, and lack of appetite are physical signs of
short-term stress.
Liam wants to choose a lunch that is high in vitamins, minerals, and protein and low in fats and carbohydrates. Which lunch should he choose?
steamed broccoli and carrots, grilled salmon, an apple, and low-fat milk
Eustress is best defined as
stress caused by challenging situations that lead to happy or successful outcomes.
People who have experienced violence are at a greater risk than others for certain conditions. Which of the lists below is more likely to affect this group?
substance abuse, eating disorders, and suicide
Which definition best describes psychological health?
the ability to respond to changes in your environment and routine
The alarm stage of General Adaptation Syndrome is most like
the fight-or-flight response.
Insomnia during times of stress is related to
the neurological effect of stress hormones that cause alertness.
Explain what is involved in recovering from an act of violence.
the objective then is to heal physically and emotionally so that you can live your life in a healthy and happy away as possible. Of course, this will be years to recover from and sometimes you able to live a positive life.
Which stage of behavior change typically includes denial or lack of awareness?
the pre-contemplation stage
Psychological Health Quiz The relationship of psychological health to physical health is BEST described as
they are inter-related, each affects the other.
M3 exam Volunteering at a soup kitchen, doing crossword puzzles, and getting adequate sleep are examples of
things that can help improve your psychological health.
Psychological Illness and Disorders Quiz Factors that contribute to the development of psychological illness include
trauma, genetics, and learned behavior.
The Effects of Stress Quiz You suspect that your friend's health is being negatively affected by stress when you hear him complain about
waking up each morning with jaw pain and a headache.
When should a food be considered nutritious?
when it contains more of those things that help support tissue growth, maintenance, and repair and less of the things that don't
When is a healthcare professional the only appropriate source of information?
when you want to know why you continue to have these strange symptoms
If you are attacked and cannot escape quickly, in what situation might fighting back be a good option?
when your attacker is unarmed
Suppose you want to find out the most up-to-date information about protecting yourself from illnesses carried by ticks and mosquitos. Which is the best web site to consult?
www.cdc.gov
Coping Strategies Quiz All of the following are physical responses to relaxation EXCEPT
your muscles remain ready for fight or flight.
