School Health Final
A student may be exempted from physical education and activity requirements by seeking a waiver. (T/F)
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CPR instruction is required at least one time during the entire four years of grades 9-12. (T/F)
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Instruction in pregnancy prevention education must be presented separately to male and female students. (T/F)
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A family is dysfunctional when a. members relate to one another in destructive ways. b. one member has an addiction. c. life is regulated by strict discipline. d. parents are slow to openly express affection.
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A person should have a physical exam at least every ______ years. a. 2 b. 4 c. 5 d. 3
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All of the following are characteristic of depression except a. hallucinations. b. fatigue. c. change in appetite. d. persistent sadness.
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All of the following are things that might influence students' health behaviors except: a. all of the choices are correct b. Media c. Technology and culture d. Heroes
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An eating disorder is a type of _________ disorder a. mental b. appetite c. digestive d. metabolic
a
CHEA stands for a. Comprehensive Health Education Act b. Coordinated Health Education Act c. Comprehensive Health Education Advocacy d. Coordinated Health Education Advocacy
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Coronary arteries carry blood a. to the heart muscle. b. between heart chambers. c. to the rest of the body. d. to the lungs.
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Freedom from anxiety is the hallmark of a. emotional security. b. classroom discipline. c. sensitivity to differences. d. well-lit classrooms.
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Health status is measured by a. totaling all positive and negative health influences. b. number of controllable health factors. c. absence or presence of disease. d. score on a test of health literacy.
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Of the following, the best way to build a positive emotional environment is to a. set high expectations for all students. b. flex rules freely. c. punish offenders promptly. d. keep students busy.
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Of the following, the best way to ensure that a field trip is an effective learning experience is to a. prepare students ahead of time. b. have plenty of chaperones. c. closely monitor potential troublemakers. d. get the consent of all parents.
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Of the following, the most important function of social media for health educators is a. all of the above. b. to follow health trends and topics. c. to stay connected with other health educators. d. to gather data.
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One of the most effective way to reduce fire injuries to children is to a. increase the use of properly functioning smoke and heat detectors. b. discourage children from playing with matches and lighters. c. teach the stop, drop, and roll method. d. teach the proper disposal of smoking materials.
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Osteoporosis is caused by inadequate levels of dietary a. calcium. b. magnesium. c. phosphorus. d. iron.
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Positive self-esteem is important to health because a. people are then more likely to take responsibility for their health. b. it increases intelligence. c. people with high self-esteem experience less adversity. d. it increases health knowledge.
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Teenagers are at high risk of sustaining motor vehicle accident injuries because they a. tend to take risks. b. lack driver training. c. lack muscular coordination. d. lack physical maturity.
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The best approach to weight loss is a. moderate reductions in food intake and increased physical activity. b. changing to a high-protein, low-carbohydrate diet. c. enrollment in a proven commercial weight loss program. d. elimination of the midday meal on alternate days.
a
The blood cell whose main job is to fight infections is the a. white blood cell. b. red blood cell. c. platelet. d. plasma cell.
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The main purpose of health behavior inventories is to a. list health goals. b. reinforce goals. c. enhance decision-making. d. learn what motivates each person.
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The major goal of buzz groups is a. developing communication skills. b. generating lots of creative ideas. c. compiling health research. d. assessing health knowledge.
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The most important health benefit of regular physical activity is that it a. strengthens the cardiovascular system. b. promotes psychological well-being. c. strengthens immunities. d. strengthens bones and muscles.
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The most important place for schools to implement transportation safety measures is in a. pickup and drop off zones. b. playgrounds. c. streets and alleys near school. d. students' homes.
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The primary role of a school safety council is to a. create safety policies and procedures. b. act as an advocacy group for school safety. c. investigate accidents. d. punish safety rule violations.
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The purpose of a Scope and Sequence Chart is a. to provide a blueprint for curriculum. b. to assign specific topics to specific grade levels. c. to test students when each course is completed. d. to keep health students on-task.
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The sequence of structures through which food passes in the digestive system is a. esophagus, stomach, small intestine, large intestine. b. stomach, esophagus, small intestine, large intestine. c. esophagus, large intestine, stomach, small intestine. d. esophagus, stomach, large intestine, small intestine.
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The strength of brainstorming is a. variety of ideas. b. ease of assessing ideas. c. precision. d. quality of ideas.
a
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 indicates that they have different a. learning styles. b. reasons for using the program. c. personalities. d. motivations for learning.
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Wellness is best defined according to a. quality of life. b. athletic achievement. c. level of control. d. absence of disease or injury.
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When left untreated, gingivitis leads to a. tooth loss. b. malocclusion. c. permanent staining. d. tooth decay.
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Which of the following is NOT one of the three domains of health? a. intellectual b. physical c. mental-emotional d. family-social
a
A person who is emotionally unavailable to others is a a. clinger. b. distancer. c. people pleaser. d. fixer.
b
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 a. a signed waiver from all parents authorizing emergency treatment. b. individual emergency care plans for such students. c. a designated first aid person. d. a policy authorizing any school personnel to treat in an emergency.
b
About ______ of the traumatic brain injuries that occur each year are concussions. a. forty percent b. three-quarters c. one-third d. half
b
All of the personal characteristics listed below promote good health except a. sincerity. b. aggressiveness. c. confidence. d. optimism.
b
Couples who are too busy with day-to-day activities to spend much time together are missing ________ intimacy. a. philosophical b. physical c. psychological d. creative
b
Essential amino acids take their name from the fact that a. they are the most important amino acids to health. b. we must obtain them from our diet. c. they have remained unchanged throughout evolutionary history. d. our bodies must constantly produce them to maintain health.
b
Health behavior inventories created after discussing a content area should focus on a. what students have done. b. what students will do. c. what students currently do. d. revealing students' motivations.
b
Health literacy is best characterized by the ability to a. select the best insurance coverage. b. continue learning and solving health-related problems. c. demonstrate expertise in an area related to personal health. d. identify health care fraud.
b
In safety liability cases, the most common charge against teachers is a. ignorance of rules. b. negligence. c. malfeasance. d. exceeding authority.
b
Of the following, the most significant risk factor for developing acne is a. sunlight. b. heredity. c. diet. d. hygiene.
b
On the World Wide Web, you are most likely to find products offered for sale on a site with a ________ suffix in the address. a. .org b. .com c. .gov d. .edu
b
Panel discussions are most useful when a. panel members don't have to field audience questions. b. panel members research a topic in advance. c. the audience chooses the topic at the beginning of the discussion. d. panels are large.
b
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 a. fight back against the troublemakers. b. ignore the criticism and engage in positive self-talk. c. attempt to empathize with her critics in order to understand their behavior. d. change schools.
b
The USDA provides meals to students in _____ percent of the nation's schools. a. 60-70 b. 95 c. 20-30 d. 100
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The main reason for the development of school-based health centers has been a. parent demand for reproductive services. b. a lack of access to health care for many students. c. the growth of physical education programming in the curriculum. d. the growth of government-sponsored health care.
b
The most common risk in getting tattoos or piercing is a. nerve damage. b. infection. c. uncontrolled pain. d. scarring.
b
Which of the following is the best source of water, besides water itself, for adequate hydration? a. tea b. juices c. coffee d. soft drinks
b
Which of the following is true of smokeless tobacco? a. It causes more deaths each year than car accidents. b. It causes nicotine dependence and increased cancer risk. c. It leads to rates of lung cancer and emphysema similar to smoking. d. It is a safe alternative to cigarette smoking.
b
An important principle of cooperative learning activities is a. identifying one team as a role model for others. b. focusing on grades. c. careful selection of compatible learning teams. d. minimizing teacher guidance to encourage discovery.
c
Balanced friendships are characterized by a. similar socioeconomic status. b. compatible world views. c. giving and receiving. d. complementary strengths and weaknesses.
c
Carbohydrates are most important for supplying your body's a. building blocks. b. resistance to disease. c. energy. d. growth.
c
Cardiovascular disease risk is most directly affected by the consumption of a. essential amino acids. b. water. c. fats and cholesterol. d. vitamins and minerals.
c
Ending a marriage by declaring that it was not legally binding is called a. dissolution. b. divorce. c. annulment. d. restitution.
c
Fast foods are high in all but a. calories. b. sodium. c. nutrients. d. fat.
c
Of the following, the most common cause of damage to the hair cells of the inner ear is a. punctured eardrum. b. swimmer's ear. c. excessive noise. d. wax buildup.
c
Ovulation is the a. fertilization of an ovum. b. implantation of an ovum in the uterus. c. release of an ovum from the ovary. d. development of a mature ovum.
c
The Students Health and Fitness Act originated in which year a. 2000 b. 2002 c. 2005 d. 2008
c
The benefits of dating are believed to include all of the following EXCEPT a. satisfying a physical need for intimacy. b. improving social skills. c. preparing for more important relationships. d. strengthening self-esteem.
c
The best reason to eat whole-grain bread instead of white bread is a. it provides more energy. b. it does not contribute to tooth decay. c. it provides fiber as well as energy. d. it suppresses appetite.
c
The elongated part of a nerve cell that conducts impulses is the a. axon. b. cell body. c. dendrite. d. motor neuron.
c
The first sign of pregnancy is usually a. nausea and vomiting. b. slight bleeding from the vagina. c. a missed period. d. soreness and swelling.
c
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 a. 60 b. 45 c. 30 d. 15
c
The major benefit of digital whiteboards is the ability to a. access the World Wide Web from the whiteboard. b. use the whiteboard in place of a laptop computer. c. exchange content between the whiteboard and a computer. d. do away with dry-erase markers.
c
The most common problem concerning school nurses is a lack of ________ in many schools. a. insurance b. support c. training d. availability
c
The purpose of active listening techniques is to communicate a. disagreement. b. agreement. c. understanding. d. objectivity.
c
The role of lymph nodes is to a. provide an early warning system for cancers. b. clean the blood. c. filter and destroy pathogens. d. provide supplemental oxygen storage.
c
Which of the following best defines muscular strength? a. the theoretical maximum force a muscle can produce if all of its motor units are engaged b. the sum of forces produced by a muscle's repeated contractions until exhaustion c. the maximum force a muscle can produce in one effort d. the ability to work without fatigue
c
Which of the following is NOT a major factor in predicting marriage success? a. similarity of interests b. similarity of attitudes c. parents' success at marriage d. sexual compatibility
c
Which of the following is the best tool to make the grading of portfolios, projects, and other activities more objective? a. technology b. self-evaluations c. rubrics d. attestation
c
Young people who are addicted to social media may experience all of the following except a. anxiety. b. fatigue. c. depression. d. an increased amount of face-to-face socialization.
c
A risk behavior is best defined as any action you choose that a. puts you in immediate danger. b. causes harm. c. makes you sick. d. threatens your health.
d
An unhealthful diet is a known risk factor in a. accidental injuries. b. high risk behavior. c. poor coordination. d. coronary heart disease, cancer, and stroke.
d
Babies born to teen mothers are at increased risk of low birth weight and other complications. The main reason for this is that these mothers a. don't know when they become pregnant. b. have less fatty tissue than older women. c. are physically unable to bear healthy children. d. often don't practice healthy behaviors.
d
Children and adolescents need at least ________ minutes of physical activity per day. a. 20 b. 30 c. 10 d. 60
d
Definitions exist in the CHEA for the following except a. Family Life Education b. Pregnancy Prevention Education c. Reproductive Health Education d. Fitness Health Education
d
Exercise that improves balance and coordination help prevent ____ in older adults. a. dementia b. diabetes c. cancer d. traumatic brain injury as a result of falling
d
Infection with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) endangers health by a. weakening the reproductive system. b. increasing one's susceptibility to sexually transmitted diseases. c. destroying hemoglobin in red blood cells. d. destroying the immune system.
d
Injuries to elementary students most commonly occur a. in classrooms. b. in hallways and stairs. c. in bathrooms. d. on playgrounds.
d
Learning and using _______________ can help solve the stressor that is causing stress? a. a time management plan b. conversations with friends c. relaxation exercises d. responsible decision-making skills
d
Manny wants to exercise in the heat during a workout; he should do all of the following except a. avoid wearing rubberized/plastic clothing. b. check the heat index. c. drink plenty of fluids. d. wear several layers of lightweight clothing.
d
MyPlate encourages Americans to make half their plates at mealtimes consist of a. lean protein. b. low-fat dairy products. c. whole grains. d. fruit and vegetables.
d
Nutrients not usually found in food are added to ________ food. a. enriched b. preserved c. low calorie d. fortified
d
Of the following, physical activity is most likely to reduce the risk of a. eating disorders. b. accidental injury. c. genetic disorders. d. chronic disease.
d
Of the following, the best way parents can teach their children to respect authority is to a. let them get into trouble. b. require them to love their country. c. tour the police station and city hall. d. set and enforce behavioral guidelines.
d
Of the following, the most important benefits that high-tech equipment brings to the health curriculum are a. flexibility and authority. b. low cost and accessibility. c. graphics and color. d. personalize learning experiences.
d
Of the following, the most important feature of healthful friendships is a. win-win arrangements. b. compatible personalities. c. common interests. d. mutual respect.
d
Of the following, which is not a tenet of the Whole School, Whole Community, Whole Child (WSCC) model? a. Each student enters school healthy and learns about and practices a healthy lifestyle. b. Each student is challenged academically and prepared for success in college or further study and for employment and participation in a global environment. c. Each student is actively engaged in learning and is connected to the school and broader community. d. Each student is happy and productive in the school community.
d
The general adaptation syndrome, although a normal response to stress, can endanger health because a. it can become addictive. b. you cannot influence its effects. c. it leads to psychosomatic disease. d. it can result in physical exhaustion.
d
The guidelines for teaching students health standard 1 includes all EXCEPT a. study health knowledge. b. help students form concepts. c. use concepts to promote health. d. discourage questions.
d
The integration of anti-drug abuse education into the language arts curriculum is an example of the technique known as a. inference. b. assessment. c. taxonomy. d. infusion.
d
The so-called master gland is the a. thyroid. b. parathyroid. c. pineal. d. pituitary.
d
What is the purpose of keeping an anger self-inventory? a. to "blow off steam" harmlessly b. to determine where fault lies c. to cast a humorous light on the situation d. to examine why one is angry and whether it is justified
d
Which of the following is most important to the development of character? a. religious faith b. health knowledge c. socialization d. self-control
d
Which of the following is primarily a skill-related fitness component? a. cardiorespiratory endurance b. muscular endurance c. flexibility d. balance
d
Each elementary school shall provide students a minimum of 30 minutes to eat lunch once they have received their food. (T/F)
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Health curriculum for K-5 students must include a weekly nutrition unit. (T/F)
f
Per language of the CHEA, the "Local School Board" and the "Board" are one in the same. (T/F)
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