HPEX 310 Exam 3

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All of the following are important to be mindful of while exercising in humid conditions:

start slow, monitor heart rate, and wear appropriate clothing

Which of the following are considered contributory risk factors for CHD?

stress and overconsumption of alcohol

A healthy diet that reduces ________ intake can help lower blood pressure.

sodium

Systolic blood pressure is when the heart ________.

Contracts

It is recommended that prior to sun exposure you apply a sunscreen with a sun protection factor of at least ________.

15

How long should a meditation session be in order to help reduce stress levels?

15 to 20 minutes

At what age is it necessary to begin having an annual mammogram for an average-risk individual?

40

What is the amount of sleep needed by most adults to maintain health?

6-9 hours

Which of the following statements is true concerning bullying?

College women may bully in order to climb the social ladder.

Which of the following statements is the most accurate for preventing the onset of back pain?

Avoid ballistic stretching

Which of the following is known as "bad cholesterol"?

CDL

Which of the following dietary plans is considered one that will help to prevent and lower hypertension?

DASH

What does DASH stand for?

Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension

Which of the following is known as "good cholesterol"?

HDL

Which of the following statements is not true regarding heat loss?

Heat loss does not occur in extreme cold environments.

Which of the following factors is considered to be a major risk factor for heart disease?

Smoking

Jesse has recently been diagnosed with moderately high blood pressure. His doctor suggests that he first try to modify some behaviors instead of beginning blood pressure medication right away. Which is the best change Jesse can make to start to reduce his blood pressure?

Stop eating fast food for lunch

Which of the following is considered a warning sign of cancer?

a change in bowel or bladder habits, thickening or lump in the breast or elsewhere, and an obvious change in the size or color of a wart or mole

All of the following are examples of bullying except for ________.

a joke being shared with friends

Muscle pain that occurs immediately after an exercise session that was too long or too intense is ________.

acute muscle soreness

In order to avoid dehydration, an individual should avoid which of the following?

alcohol

The body's ability to change and adapt to stressful situations is known as ________.

allostasis

Agents that cause cancer are called ________.

carcinogens

The C in the ABCD rule for examining moles stands for ________.

color

Loss of body heat caused by the movement of wind or water around the body is the process of ________.

convection

The D in the ABCD rule for examining moles stands for ________.

diameter

Chronic stress can lead to negative mental and physical health effects. Which of the following health effects is not considered a physical health effect?

eating disorders

Which of the following is a mechanism of heat removal from the body that involves converting sweat to a gas?

evaporation

The most common cause of back pain is ________.

inadequate strength in the abdomen and low back

Which of the following factors can increase your risk of hypertension?

lack of exercise, a salty diet, and obesity

A potential negative effect of stress is ________.

lowered disease resistance

Cancer cells spread through the body via the bloodstream and the ________ system.

lymphatic

Tumors containing cancerous cells are ________.

malignant

The process by which cancer cells spread throughout the body is ________.

metastasis

Which of the following set of guidelines is used to reduce stress?

muscle relaxation, light- to moderate-intensity exercise, and meditation

Counterproductive behavior involves turning to alcohol, drugs, or ________ to reduce stress temporarily.

nicotine

CPR is the first aid technique for ________.

no breathing or heartbeat

Which of the following is the most frequent cause of stress seen among college students?

over-commitment

Which of the following plays a major role in preventing back pain?

regular exercise

A diet that restricts ________ and cholesterol is recommended for prevention of heart disease

saturated fats

Cancer is a group of diseases characterized by ________.

the growth and spread of abnormal cells


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