Healthy, Wealthy, and Wise 3

Tasha is 23 years old. Her MAXIMAL heart rate is 201 beats per minute. 197 beats per minute. 194 beats per minute. 191 beats per minute.

191 beats per minute

Walking to class or up a flight of stairs would be examples of exercise. physical fitness. physical activity. endurance.

Physical activity

Oral contraceptive pills are an effective barrier contraceptive method. effective protection against STIs. most commonly used by women who have had at least one child. about 91 percent effective at preventing pregnancy with typical use.

about 91 percent effective at preventing pregnancy with typical use

Fertility awareness methods of birth control include all of the following EXCEPT abstinence. the cervical mucous method. the calendar method. the body temperature method.

abstinence

The two contraceptive methods most commonly used by college students are birth control pills and withdrawal. birth control pills and male condoms. birth control pills and Depo-Provera shots. male condoms and withdrawal.

birth control pills and male condoms

Sierra, now 31, has been trying to get pregnant since she got married 4 years ago. Her doctor suspects that their infertility problem was likely caused by her history of PID from the most commonly reported STI. During her early 20s, Misty had contracted chlamydia. HIV/AIDS. herpes simplex. gonorrhea.

chlamydia

The various methods used to prevent pregnancy are known as contraception. conception. implantation. ovulation.

contraception

Which form of birth control involves alteration of sexual behavior during certain times of the month? outercourse withdrawal abstinence fertility awareness

fertility awareness

To ensure its effectiveness, the best place to store a condom would be in the glove box of a locked car. in the freezer. in a wallet. in a bathroom storage drawer away from sharp objects.

in a bathroom storage drawer away from sharp objects

The amount of force that a muscle is capable of exerting is referred to as muscular endurance. muscular strength. aerobic capacity. the overload principle.

muscular strength

In a fitness program, the slogan "use it or lose it" describes which principle? specificity overload reversibility flexibility

reversibility

HIV can potentially be transmitted through all of the following EXCEPT sharing a razor. receiving a blood transfusion prior to 1985. swimming in the same pool as an infected person. a condom breaking during vaginal intercourse.

swimming in the same pool as an infected person

Which form of birth control is injected every three months to remain effective? Mirena NuvaRing Xulane Depo-Provera

Depo-Provera

When Maria's boyfriend returned from the health clinic, he told her he had been diagnosed with gonorrhea. Which of the following statements is true? Maria does not need to worry about contracting an STI because she was checked last year. Maria should go to the clinic to get tested for gonorrhea and treated if she has it. Maria does not need to worry because she does not have any gonorrhea symptoms. Maria should take lots of vitamins and eat a healthy diet to prevent infection.

Maria should go to the clinic to get tested for gonorrhea and treated if she has it

All of the following are ways to measure the intensity of cardiovascular exercise EXCEPT target heart rate. talk test. blood gas analysis. rating of perceived exertion.

blood gas analysis

A rise in body temperature that occurs to destroy invading cells is a(n) allergic reaction. sign of hypertension. fever. autoimmune disease.

fever

Last summer, Mallory began a sexual relationship with a man she later discovered was a user of IV drugs. Now Mallory has hepatitis. Which type is she most likely to have? hepatitis B. hepatitis A. hepatitis D. hepatitis C.

hepatitis B

Which of the following is true about emergency contraceptive pills? multiple brands are available over-the-counter with no age restrictions. they will cause an abortion if the woman is already pregnant. they are 100 percent effective if taken 2 to 5 days after unprotected intercourse. all brands requie a prescription and are subject to age restrictions.

multiple brands are available over-the-counter with no age restrictions

An IUD causes a long delay in the return of fertility. is nearly 95% effective with typical use. is highly unlikely to cause either discomfort or complications. offers long-term protection from pregnancy.

offers long-term protection from pregnancy

In a fitness program, increasing the amount of weight you lift over time is an example of the specificity principle. overload principle. reversibility principle. intensity principle.

overload principle

Disease-causing agents are called antibodies. pathogens. toxins. carcinogens.

pathogens

Candi was mortified when her doctor told her that she had a protozoal disease. She probably had parasitic worms. rickettsia. trichomoniasis. candidasis.

trichomoniasis

Which of the following is a female sterilization procedure that involves tying off or cauterizing certain structures of the reproductive system? suction curettage tubal ligation vasectomy hysterotomy

tubal ligation

The fertilization of an ovum by a sperm is implantation. conception. contraception. ovulation.

conception

Regular aerobic exercise can reduce which type of cholesterol known as "bad cholesterol"? HDLs LDLs triglycerides essential lipids

LDLs

The CDC recommends HPV vaccinations for both boys and girls beginning age 11. boys beginning age 13. all teens and adults within six months of becoming sexually active. girls beginning age 13.

both boys and girls beginning age 11

Exercise can reduce the risk of heart disease by all of the following EXCEPT improving blood flow. increasing LDL levels. increasing heart efficiency. increasing the number of capillaries.

increasing LDL levels

Regular physical activity has been linked to all of the following EXCEPT lower risk for diabetes. reduction of hypertension. lower life expectancy. improved bone mass.

lower life expectancy

Which of the following is NOT true about male condoms? they can be purchased with a spermicide. they help prevent the spread of some sexually transmitted infections. they can be used with baby oil and body lotions as lubricants. they are reliable against pregnancy when used consistently.

they can be used with baby oil and body lotions as lubricants

A surgical sterilization procedure that involves cutting the vas deferens is a(n) vasectomy. tubal ligation. hysterectomy. endoscopy.

vasectomy

Which STI occurs in stages over a period of years? HPV Chlamydia Gonorrhea Syphilis

Syphilis

Francisco just found out his HIV test is positive. Which of the following statements is true? Francisco should seek treatment as soon as possible to slow progression of the disease. Francisco's positive HIV test means that he has AIDS. Francisco's wife does not need to worry about getting infected since she is a heterosexual female. Looking back, Francisco knows exactly when he got infected with HIV because the initial symptoms are markedly different than other STIs.

Francisco should seek treatment as soon as possible to slow progression of the disease

Bethany is 42 and has cervical cancer. It is probably related to an infection she had during her college years, which was syphilis. hepatitis A. Chlamydia. human papillomavirus (HPV)

HPV

The virus responsible for causing genital warts is HPV. hepatitis B. chlamydia. syphilis.

HPV

When the body is invaded by antigens, the immune system forms substances called helper cells. antibodies. macrophages. lymphocytes.

antibodies

Which of the following is NOT a major health-related component of physical fitness? cardiorespiratory fitness muscular strength and endurance body composition body image

body image

Which of the following lubricants is safe to use with a condom? hand lotion baby oil petroleum jelly contraceptive foam

contraceptive foam

All of the following behaviors will compromise your immune system's ability to fight infections except not getting enough sleep. eating junk food. excessive alcohol consumption. exercising regularly.

exercising regularly

Many men are reluctant to have a vasectomy because of the long recovery period required. fear of decreased sexual performance. major surgery involved. general anesthetic used.

fear of decreased sexual performance

Regular aerobic exercise improves the functioning of the lungs, bronchi, and large vessels. bones and muscles. skeletal and cardiac muscles. heart, lungs, and blood vessels.

heart, lungs, and blood vessels

Delay in seeking medical care for pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) increases the risk of permanent damage and scarring that can lead to painful urination. painful intercourse. bleeding between periods. infertility and other complications.

infertility and other complications

Which of the following statements is true about NuvaRing? it exposes the user to lower dose of estrogen than the combination pill. it requires the use of a spermicide. even when used properly, it is much less effective than oral contraceptives. it is left in place for four weeks.

it exposes the user to lower dose of estrogen than the combination pill

Which of the following is true about target heart rate? it is a measure of the heart rate after 20 minutes of exercise. it is a percentage of your maximum heart rate. it is the threshold level of exercise at which one cannot talk and exercise comfortably. it varies by a person's body weight.

it is a percentage of your maximum heart rate

The stage of syphilis that is characterized by a bacteria-filled chancre is primary syphilis. secondary syphilis. tertiary syphilis. latent syphilis.

primary syphilis

Substances designed to kill sperm are known as progestins. spermicides. teratogens. fungicides.

spermicides

Which of the following is true about sterilization? there are age limits on sterilization procedures. a tubal ligation is a high-risk procedure only used if other methods are not possible. sterilization is a permanent form of birth control achieved through surgical means. hysterectomy is the only sterilization method used for females.

sterilization is a permanent form of birth control achieved through surgical means

Vincent has suffered with recurrent cold sores since childhood. When finals were over, Vincent and his girlfriend celebrated by going to their favorite romantic spot. Since Vincent takes famciclovir (FAMVIR), there is still some chance that he could transmit the herpes virus to his girlfriend. no chance of him transmitting the herpes virus as long as he has no visible cold sores. an increased chance of him transmitting the herpes virus to his girlfriend. nothing to worry about since the medication blocks the action of the herpes virus.

still some chance that he could transmit the herpes virus to his girlfriend

A rise in a woman's basal body temperature signals the end of the current menstrual period. that fertilization has occurred. that ovulation has occurred. the beginning of the menstrual cycle.

that ovulation has occurred

The relatively ineffective method of birth control, known as coitus interruptus, is the body temperature method. withdrawal method. outercourse method. calendar method.

withdrawal method

Which statement best summarizes the association between exercise and improved immunity? long-term, heavy exercisers get the most gain in immunity versus those who exercise only moderately. moderate-intensity exercise temporarily increases the number of white blood cells, thereby boosting immunity. regular exercise does not have any correlation to a healthy immune system. the most significant improvements in immunity are seen when a moderate exerciser begins a more intense exercise program.

moderate-intensity exercise temporarily increases the number of white blood cells, thereby boosting immunity