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