Health midterm

Practicing abstinence usually leads to a(n) low level of wellness. False

(High)

When overused, tranquilizers can cause coma and death.

True

True or false Achieving goals takes planning and luck.

False

True or false Short-term goals are reached in an extended period of time.

False

The last permanent teeth come in during young childhood.

False (Adulthood)

Barbiturates are drugs most commonly found at concerts, dance clubs, and raves.

False (Club drugs)

Health disparities are similarities in health outcomes between groups.

False (Differences)

Children whose parents are smokers have a lower incidence of upper respiratory infections than children of nonsmokers.

False (Higher)

A pharmacist is not a reliable source of information about health care products.

False (Is)

The HELP strategy can be used to set goals.

False (Making decisions)

If your health care provider does not meet accepted standards, he or she is guilty of health fraud.

False (Malpractice)

The three main components of health are physical, mental/emotional, and spiritual.

False (Physical, mental/emotional and social)

A Web site that ends in .gov or .edu is probably unreliable.

False (Reliable)

Recovering alcoholics must commit to tolerance.

False (Sobriety)

All health information available on the Internet is valid.

False (Some)

A(n) depressant is a drug that increases the action of the central nervous system, the heart, and other organs.

False (Stimulant)

Because smoking reduces the body's capacity for physical activity, it may lead to weight loss.

False (Weight gain)

A(n) action plan is a strategy that can be used to achieve goals.

True

Acquiring a(n) chronic disease moves an individual to a lower level of wellness.

True

Environmental tobacco smoke is also called secondhand smoke.

True

Injecting drugs with a needle increases the risk of hepatitis B.

True

Language, diet, and family background are components of culture.

True

True or false The nations' health goals are revised every ten years.

True

True or false Your likes and dislikes are personal beliefs that can influence your health.

True

Eating high-fat foods every day at lunch is an example of a. cumulative risks. b. prevention. c. abstinence. d. chronic disease.

a. cumulative risks.

All of the following are long-term effects of tobacco use except a. decreased blood pressure. b. hardened arteries. c. cancer of the lungs. d. emphysema.

a. decreased blood pressure.

Which of the following is a warranty most useful for? a. getting a refund on a defective product b. comparing the ingredients of different brands of similar products c. finding out what features a product has d. determining the price of a product

a. getting a refund on a defective product

If a teen studies for a test after using marijuana, he might not remember the material the next day because marijuana a. impairs short-term memory and concentration. b. distorts the sense of time, touch, and sound. c. irritates the lungs and causes coughing. d. changes testosterone levels in males.

a. impairs short-term memory and concentration.

The H.E.L.P. strategy is most useful when you are a. making decisions b. setting goals c. developing ideas d. making an acton plan

a. making decisions

Good total health can be best achieved by a. paying attention to all three sides of the health triangle b. focusing most of your time on physical health c. spending large amounts of time talking on the phone with friends d. worrying only about emotions and spiritual issues

a. paying attention to all three sides of the health triangle

Tran has impacted wisdom teeth. Which treatment is his dentist most likely to recommend? a. surgery b. braces c. mouth guard d. sealants

a. surgery

a substance that causes physiological or psychological dependence

addictive drug

A substance that causes physiological or psychological dependance is called a(an) a. toxic drug b. addictive drug c. prescription drug d. overdose

b. addictive drug

Which is NOT a long-term effect of tobacoo use? a. stroke b. emphysema c. decreased blood flow d. hardedned arteries

b. emphysema

. Which organization is your best source of help with a complaint about a dangerous product? a. American Medical Association b. Consumer Product and Safety Commission c. Better Business Bureau d. Food Drug Admistration

c. Better Business Bureau

Which is NOT an effort aimed at reducing tobacco use? a. Strictly enforcing laws that prohibit the sale of tobacco to minors b. Community activities that promote a healthy lifestyle c. Only allowing minors to purchase filtered cigarettes d. Banning smoking in public places

c. Only allowing minors to purchase filtered cigarettes

According to the U.S. Surgeon General, what is the only way to protect people from the damaging health effects of ETS? a. Prohibit smokeless tobacco in the home. b. Allow smoking in the home. c. Prohibit smoking in public places. d. Allow smoking public places.

c. Prohibit smoking in public places.

Which is NOT a short-term effect of tobacco use? a. The body craves more of the drug nicotine. b. Breathing during physical activity becomes more difficult. c. The tobacco user begins to crave food. d. Users have yellowed teeth and smelly hair.

c. The tobacco user begins to crave food

Which of the following would be the most reliable source of information about a health care product? a. a friend b. a late-night infomercial c. a pharmacist d. an internet chat site

c. a pharmacist

. Something you aim for that takes planning and work is a a. decision b. value c. goal d. conflict

c. goal

Which form of cancer is NOT likely to develop in a person who uses smokeless tobacco? a. cancer of the pancreas b. oral cancer c. lung cancer d. cancer of the larynx

c. lung cancer

. Your ideas, attittudes, and beliefs are your a. goals b. decisions c. values d. action plan

c. values

Which health skill is used by an individual who carefully evaluates the validity of the health information found on a website? a. analyzing influences b. conflict resolution c. decision making d. accessing information

d. accessing information

Which of these is NOT a claim that indicates a product is most likely fraudulent? a. miracle cure b. overnight results c. use only as directed d. secret formula

d. secret formula

The primary purpose of television commercials advertising health products is to a. inform the consumer about health products. b. share information with medical professionals. c. advocate for consumer's rights. d. sell particular products.

d. sell particular products.

Which of the following behaviors would have a negative impact on an individual's total health? a. making responsible decisions b. avoiding tobacco c. taking responsibility for actions d. showing disrespect to other students

d. showing disrespect to other students

air that has been contaminated by tobacco smoke

environmental tobacco smoke

a drug that increases the action of the central nervous system, heart, and other organs

stimulant

a thick, sticky, dark fluid produced when tobacco burns

tar

a course that provides information and help to people who want to stop using tobacco

tobacco cessation program