HPEX 310 Exam 3
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
