HS Health
Tolerance causes a drinker's body to need
increasingly larger amounts of alcohol to achieve the original effect.
When the problems and stress in your life become too difficult to manage, you should
find someone to talk to.
There are both long term and short term consequences of being a teen parent. One of the biggest problems in society with teen pregnancy (male and female) is the inability to _________.
finish high school
Which of the following is NOT a physiological need from Maslow's hierarchy of needs.
friends
Ring worm is a skin disease that is caused by a
fungus
All the traits that are passed biologically from parent to child are considered
heredity
Which of the following factors, has an impact on your health, but is beyond your ability to change or control?
heredity
Which of the following illegal drug is related to the legal painkiller morphine?
heroin
The inflammatory response causes swelling because it
increases blood flow to the area of the injury.
The best way to determine the nutritional value of a food is by
reading the food label.
When bullying and harassment overlap, federally-funded schools have an obligation to resolve the harassment.
True
The fetus is nourished by the __________ during the first 7 weeks and by the _______ from week 8 through birth.
yolk sac; placenta
Where is the pancreas located?
In back of the stomach
The ductus deferens is also known as the:
Vas deferens
Chlamydia cannot be easily treated or cured with antibiotics.
False
Which of the following is not a part of the inflammatory response?
Blood flow to the area decreases.
Bacterial Vaginosis is not associated with having a new sex partner or having multiple sex partners.
False
After dialing 911 to report an emergency you should:
Begin chest compressions
It is estimated that __________________ children are born with fetal alcohol syndrome in the United States.
1 in 750
According to Nevada Law, which of the following statements are true?
A person must be 16 years of age or have the consent of a parent or guardian to AUTHORIZE donation before death.
How far up does the troposhere go?
About 6 miles
Which of the following forms when moisture in the air interacts with nitrogen oxide and sulfur dioxide?
Acid rain
Which of the following is not a gland in the endocrine system?
Adrenaline
According to the Food and Drug Administration's Birth Control Booklet, which of the following implanted methods is the most effective in preventing pregnancy?
All are equally effective
Goal setting is very important, which of the following is not a good reason for it?
All are reasons to set goals.
Outdoor gaseous pollutants come from:
All of the above
Which of the following are physical signs of drug abuse and addiction?
All of the above
Which of the following are risk factors for drug abuse and addiction?
All of the above
Which of the following are ways to reduce advertising in your life.
All of the above
Which of the following influences what you buy?
All of the above
Why should we know what to do in an emergencysituation?
All of the above are correct
Which of the following is a side effect of "The Pill"?
All of these listed
Symptoms of this type of emergency include: difficulty breathing, closing airways, wheezing, vomiting, and fast heartbeat. Call 911, use epinephrine injector, or go to emergency room.
Anaphylaxsis
How long does the process of making and maturing sperm actually take?
Around 2-3 months
Which of the following individuals are especially vulnerable to the effects of air pollution?
Both A & B
Which of the following restructuring proposals could change how Medicaid works?
Both A & B
Which of the following causes the symptoms: redness, swelling, and itching? In some cases this can cause wheezing, faintness of breath, and a rapid heart beat especially in people with allergic reactions.
Bug bites and stings
Classified by 1st, 2nd and 3rd degrees. Symptoms may include redness, pain, swellling, blisters, and damaged nerves.
Burns
Select the injury for the following situation: a person who cannot make sounds or is turning blue; the Heimlich maneuver is then performed to remove an object.
Choking
Whe someone looks at or compares different products to find out which is best for them it is called
Comparison shopping
Your body needs to stay in a state of homeostasis. What does this mean?
Continual balance
Which of the following is the best example of drug abuse?
Deliberately taking cold medication when you aren't ill or showing symptoms.
Of all of the barrier methods described in the Food and Drug Administration Birth Control Guide, which one is the most effective in preventing pregnancy?
Diaphragm with spermicide
Which of the following is true about "eustress"?
Eustress is positive stress.
What small hair-like structures catch the oocyte as it is released from the ovary?
Fallopian tube
A fetus can taste and smell in the womb.
False
A single gene predicts eye color.
False
A social norm is an unexpected form of behavior in a given situation.
False
Any inquiry regarding harassment in schools should be prompt, thorough and impartial unless the victim is lesbian or gay.
False
Gardasil does not protect against most genital warts or cancer of the vulva, vagina and/or anus.
False
Gonorrhea can be cured without causing permanent damage.
False
It is easier to say no to drugs and alcohol when you hang out with people who use the substances.
False
It is impossible for a person to become addicted to drugs after the first try?
False
Most insurance companies will not provide Medicaid and Medicare health insurance for patients in need of mental health care services in Clark County.
False
Nevada has among the lowest rates of suicide in the United States.
False
Sexting is fun and flirty and there are no laws against it.
False
The amniotic fluid empties when the fetus is delivered.
False
The cause of Bacterial Vaginosis (BV) is fully understood.
False
The cervix is a muscle that contract during labor.
False
The symptoms for the deepest burns are classified as first-degree burns.
False
Two different antibiotics are used to treat and cure Bacterial Vaginosis (BV): Metronidazole and/or Clindamycin. Once an individual takes the prescribed medication they are immune to BV and cannot be infected again.
False
Usually during labor contractions are about 3 minutes long in duration.
False
Weight that you lose when following a fad diet is permanent.
False
You can get vaccinated against HIV easily.
False
Your immune system is found within the digestive system. It is a network of vessels that collects fluid from your tissues and returns it to the bloodstream.
False
How do moderate fevers (below 39°C or 103°F) help fight infection?
Fevers prevent the growth of pathogens.
If a storIf a store gave you redeemable coupons for merchandise, what type of techinque would they using?
Free gift / rewards
The __________ prevents the sun's heat from rising out of the atmosphere and flowing back to space.
Greenhouse effect
What is the best way to avoid risky situations?
Have a plan in place and follow your plan.
Glands are located throughout your body and release substances called:
Hormones
It is ____________ to totally eliminate advertising from your life completely.
Impossible
Which of the following is not a reason that a good diet is important
It can cause high cholesterol
Extreme weather can cause many problems. Which of the following statements is not caused by extreme weather?
It causes the development of more land area.
What commonly happens to self-esteem when a child enters adolescence?
It decreases.
Which of the following is a side effect of acetaminophen?
Liver damage
You and a friend are at a party where almost everyone is drinking. Your friend, who has had only two or three beers, offers to drive you home. What should you do?
Make sure your friend doesn't drive at all and call a parent for a ride.
Which one of the following barrier methods is the best protection from sexually transmitted diseases?
Male condom
Which of the following is the major source of health care funding for the low-income population in the United States?
Medicaid
Which of the following agencies covers health care coverage for people 65 and older?
Medicare
Which local medical/mental health care agency in Las Vegas offers free assessment and referral to any age person seeking mental health care?
Monte Vista Hospital
Which one of the following implanted methods offers the best protection against sexually transmitted diseases?
None are correct
Which one the of the following hormonal methods offers the best protection against sexually transmitted diseases?
None of these are correct
All of the following are symptoms of heart disease except for which one?
Obstructed airway
The following statements about pathogens are true except for one, which statement is not true?
Pathogens belong in the human body.
Which of the following statements about the risks of drug abuse is true?
People dependent on psychoactive drugs may experience life threatening symptoms when they quit abusing drugs.
A system based upon experiences, prior knowledge, and perceptions that are used to govern thinking, actions, and behaviors.
Personal belief system
Of the emergency contraception medicines described in the Food and Drug Administration's Birth Control Booklet, which one is the most effective in preventing pregnancy?
Plan B
This may occur when a person feels like they are losing control over something.
Power struggle
A family medical doctor or general practioner is called a _________.
Primary care physician
The main function of the testes is to:
Produce sperm
Which of the following best represents proper refusal skills?
Say no and keep saying it. Don't offer excuses. You do not need to justify yourself, just say no.
What are genes?
Sections of DNA that codes for a protein.
Of all the hormonal methods described in the Food and Drug Administration's Birth Control Booklet, which one is the most effective in preventing pregnancy?
Shot/injection
Medicaid is financed jointly by the federal government and the ___________.
States
Which of the following statements about stress is NOT true?
Stress will always effect your body and mind negatively.
Which of the following is true about gametes?
They contain half of the parental chromosomes
You buy a product because your mother uses it and she has used it for years. You have been influenced by
Tradition
A blog and/or chatroom is also called an online forum.
True
A bystander may initiate the first step upon any life-threatening emergency even if the bystander does not have CPR/first aid certification.
True
A mother's lifestyle choices can influence the baby later in life.
True
A personal belief system is simply a system composed of experiences, prior knowledge, and perceptions that govern your thoughts, words, behaviors, and actions.
True
Abstinence is the only 100% effective way of preventing an unwanted pregnancy.
True
Abstinence is the refusal to take part in any activity that puts your health or the health of others at risk.
True
Alcohol and other drug use among our nation's youth remains a major public health problem?
True
Anyone can register to be a donor, even though additional authorization may be needed before donation can actually occur if the person is a minor.
True
Bacterial Vaginosis (BV) is the most common vaginal infection in women of childbearing age.
True
Bulimia can begin with a weight-loss diet.
True
Cervarix and Gardasil vaccinations are licensed, safe, and effective for females ages 9 through 26 years?
True
Chlamydia, a bacterial infection, is the most frequently reported sexually transmitted disease in the United States.
True
Cilia are tiny hair-like structures that line your air passages to help trap and remove pathogens.
True
Confrontation means facing an issue head on.
True
Gender can influence your health because risk factors may vary between males and females.
True
Hallucinogens are strong mood changing drugs with unpredictable psychological effects.
True
Having Bacterial Vaginosis (BV) can increase a woman's susceptibility to HIV infection.
True
Infectious diseases are also known as communicable diseases.
True
It is important to make relationship decisions based on your own comfort level and personal beliefs. You should not feel pressured into a sexual relationship.
True
Mental health care services and costs depend on the diagnosis and treatment for each individual.
True
Mental health has to do with feelings, sadness, or happiness.
True
People with good emotional health are in control over their thoughts, feelings, and behaviors.
True
Perspiration is a symptom of a heart attack.
True
Processed carbohydrates (simple sugars) do not contain natural sources of nutrients like complex carbohydrates (whole grains).
True
Restlessness, skin that is pale, cool, moist, rapid breathing and pulse are all symptoms of shock.
True
Sexual harassment is the uninvited and unwelcome sexual conduct directed at another person.
True
Sexual violence (abuse) is any sexual behavior in which one hasn't freely given their consent.
True
Teen dating violence is a pattern of physically, sexually, verbally, and/or emotionally abusive behavior in a dating relationship.
True
The placenta is usually delivered after the fetus is delivered.
True
The state of Nevada currently has both laws and poloicies regarding anti-bullying.
True
There is no can cure for herpes.
True
When symptoms of genital herpes occur, they typically appear as one or more blisters on or around the genitals, rectum or mouth.
True
What hollow, muscular tube transports the oocyte from the ovary to the uterus?
Uterine tube
Which one of the following food items does not contain calories?
Water
At what point in her life does a female make her ova?
When she was still a fetus.
Which of the following is an example of when your body might need adrenaline?
When you give a speech in front of your class.
Which of the following is a negative coping skill?
Withdrawing from positive activities
When does the zygote begin to divide into a blastocyst?
Within 24 hours
What structure acts as a birth canal during labor
Womb
Which of the following works to eradicate disease and address pollution around the world?
World Health Organization
Swimming, running, biking, and brisk walking are all forms of
aerobic exercise.
According to the Food and Drug Administration's Birth Control Booklet, the most effective permanent method of birth control is _______________.
all are equally effective
Cyber bullying is being mean to someone through which of the following:
all of the above
Scientist who study addiction have proven that a person is more at risk of becoming an addict if
all of the above are correct
An infection is said to be ____________if it can be eliminated by treatment.
all of the options are correct
Why is suicide awareness important?
all of these
The body's third line of defense against pathogens includes
antibodies
Mothers who drink while they are pregnant, often produce children that demonstrate which of the following behaviors?
belligerent and stubborn
People can became addicted to prescription medications if
both b and c are correct
People with low self-esteem show all of the following characteristics except which one?
bouncing back quickly from setbacks
Mothers who drink in their first trimester have kids with the most behavior problems because the fetus __________________ is developing.
brain
All of the following are examples of physical abuse except for:
calling somone a deragatory name
A(n)_____________ is the amount of energy released when nutrients are broken down.
calorie
Your personal behavior
can affect the people closest to you.
Stimulants are drugs that
can cause tumors or cancer.
Which of the following is a helpful way to cope with your emotions?
confronting the situation head on
Which of the following is a NOT a warning sign for suicide?
demonstrating positive coping skills
Which of the following drugs will most likely cause the following symptoms: lack of energy, drowsiness, slurred speech, and a lower respiration rate.
depressants
A teenager who is pregnant experiences feelings of confusion, fear and ________, which is an emotional problem often caused by a hormonal change.
depression
The weight that is right for you is the weight that
does not present any health risks.
When someone threatens to harm a member of your family, it is considered which type of abuse?
emotional
A stressor is a(n)
event or situation that causes stress.
When you forget your P.E. clothes, have too much homework and have soccer and basketball practice after school, these types of stressors are:
everyday problems.
Which of the following is the safest, most sensible way to lose weight?
exercise
At 7.5 weeks the embryo has developed _________
eye lids with pigmented eyes.
Once a sperm penetrates an egg, the result is a __________, which contains ______ chromosomes.
fertilized egg, 46
Chlamydia is known as a "silent" disease because___________________
infected individuals experience no symptoms.
Which of the following is a nonspecific defense against pathogens?
inflammation
Which of the following is NOT a health risk due to being overweight?
lack of glucose in the blood
Which of the following engulfs pathogens or an invading virus or bacteria.
macrophage
Which of the following is a sign of possible drug abuse?
major changes in behavior or personality
Resistance is a natural human response. Which activity listed below will help you take control of your life?
make a list of short and long term goals
An illness that affects the brain and reduces a person's ability to cope, to adjust to every day life changes, or to get along with others is called a(n)
mental disorder.
According to the Food and Drug Administration's Birth Control Booklet, the most effective permanent method that protects against sexually transmitted disease is the _______________.
none of them are correct
When a teen becomes pregnant, there are many changes that occur within her body. A pregnant teen requires more _____________ than a pregnant adult.
nutrients
Nutrients
only A and B are correct. ( help the body grow and function properly. provide the energy you need to do your everyday activities.)
A disease-causing agent is called a(n)
pathogen
Infectious diseases are caused by
pathogens
Vaccines are produced from weakened or killed
pathogens
Your body's first line of defense against infectious disease includes
physical barriers like skin, mucous membranes, and cilia
Having enough energy to go to school and participate in every day activties without getting overly tired is a sign of good ___________.
physical health.
A good indication that you are coping well with stress is that you can focus on the____.
positive aspects of change.
Which of the following mental illness does NOT begin during adolescence?
post-traumatic stress disorder
The third line of defense fights disease by
producing a specific and unique response for each kind of pathogen it encounters.
The skin helps to keep pathogens out of the body by __________.
providing a physical barrier.
Your body mass index is a
ratio of your height to your weight.
Small steps and setbacks are normal in the transition process. One thing you want to avoid is_______________
remaining the same because you fear change.
During the last trimester of pregnancy, the fetus begins to have periods of______________.
rest and activity
Basal Metabolic Rate is the energy needed for which of the following activities:
resting/sleeping
Which of the following is the only 100% effective method for avoiding sexually transmitted diseases and unintended pregnancy?
sexual abstinence
Mucous membranes are present in all of the following areas of the body except:
surface of the skin.
Which of the following examples is not included in the tension building phase of an abusive relationship?
tension is released in a burst of physical abuse
Body composition is
the amount of fat tissue in your body compared to the amount of lean tissue.
What is your basal metabolic rate?
the rate at which you use energy when your body is at rest
Change is very difficult for some people.. Operationally, it can be identified as anytime one or more of four shifts occur—something in your life starts, stops, increases, or decreases. This process is called...
transition time
Fetus means ___________ .
unborn mammal
Nerve cells that are destroyed by alcohol abuse
usually cannot grow again.
Which of the following is NOT an example of the body's first line of defense against infection?
white blood cells
The message "everyone is using it - you should too" is an example of:
Bandwagon
Electronic aggression is also known as physical abuse.
False
Which of the following is known as the master gland?
Pituitary
Potato skins, vegetables, oatmeal, and brown rice are all high in _________.
fiber
Your belief system controls all of the following except, _______________.
peer actions
Your current belief system was most likely developed from an early age through interactions with all of the following except:
personal experiences of others
The first line of defense against infection includes
physical and chemical barriers
Someone with good mental and emotional health demonstrates which of the following traits?
the ability to look at the positive side of a situation.
