Personal Health and Wellness Test Preparation
Course Introduction
Personal Health and Wellness explores the fundamental principles and practices essential for maintaining and enhancing overall well-being. The course examines physical, mental, emotional, and social aspects of health, covering topics such as nutrition, physical activity, stress management, disease prevention, and healthy lifestyle choices. Students learn to assess their own health behaviors, develop personalized wellness plans, and understand how societal and environmental factors impact health outcomes. Through lectures, discussions, and practical activities, this course empowers students to make informed decisions and adopt strategies that foster long-term personal health and resilience.
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Core Concepts in Health 1st Canadian Edition by Roth
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Chapter 1: Taking Charge of Your Health
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Q1) Groups who have high poverty rates most often have the worst health status.
A)True
B)False
Answer: True
Q2) The percentage of overweight or obese Canadians is
A)17 percent.
B)33 percent.
C)45 percent.
D)59 percent.
Answer: D
Q3) Which of the following is currently Canada's number-one cause of death?
A)cancer
B)heart disease
C)unintentional injuries
D)suicide
Answer: A
Q4) Knowledge about health is all you need to undertake a behaviour change.
A)True
B)False
Answer: False
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Chapter 2: Psychological Health
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Q1) Roger's symptoms are signs of
A)panic disorder.
B)depression.
C)personality disorder.
D)ineffective use of defense mechanisms.
Answer: B
Q2) The model of human nature that focuses on what people do is the _______________ model.
A)biological
B)behavioural
C)cognitive
D)psychodynamic
Answer: B
Q3) What percentage of Canadian children and youth are affected by mental illness at any given time?
A)5 percent
B)15 percent
C)25 percent
D)35 percent
Answer: B
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Chapter 3: Stress: the Constant Challenge
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Q1) Bahavioural symptoms of excess stress include all of the following,EXCEPT:
A)dry mouth.
B)crying.
C)problems communicating.
D)social problems.
Answer: A
Q2) Eustress
A)is stress that is triggered by something pleasant.
B)is much more common than distress.
C)does not trigger the stress response.
D)is a specific type of distress.
Answer: A
Q3) What percentage of postsecondary students report having at least one indicator of alcohol dependence?
A)25 percent
B)33 percent
C)45 percent
D)53 percent
Answer: B
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Chapter 4: Weight Management
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Q1) A condition characterized by extreme dissatisfaction with appearance,body type,and/or body composition is
A)body dysmorphic disorder.
B)female athlete triad.
C)amenorrhea.
D)bipolar disorder.
Q2) Resting metabolic rate (RMR)reflects the minimal energy expenditure necessary for exercise to be beneficial in weight loss.
A)True
B)False
Q3) Even processed foods labeled "fat-free" or "reduced fat" may
A)be high in calories
B)contain hidden fats.
C)be as satisfying as high fat foods.
D)contain high levels of cholesterol.
Q4) Which of the following is an appropriate use of food?
A)as an antidote for boredom
B)to alleviate loneliness
C)to satisfy hunger needs
D)as a pickup for fatigue
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Chapter 5: Nutrition Basics
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Q1) A guideline for food safety is to
A)wash hands for 10 seconds after handling food.
B)make certain that hamburgers are cooked to 110°F.
C)cook stuffing separately from poultry.
D)store eggs in their designated space in the refrigerator door.
Q2) Fats are also called
A)lipids.
B)enzymes.
C)glycogen.
D)glycerol.
Q3) A real food allergy is a reaction of the body's immune system to a food or food ingredient.
A)True
B)False
Q4) Which of the following statements is TRUE regarding fats?
A)They are the most concentrated source of energy.
B)Food fats are composed of both saturated and unsaturated fatty acids.
C)Food fats containing large amounts of saturated fatty acids are usually solid at room temperature.
D)All of these statements are true.
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Chapter 6: Exercise for Health and Fitness
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Q1) Which of the following is NOT an example of a lifestyle physical activity session?
A)walking to and from work,15 minutes each way
B)yard work for 30 minutes
C)stretching exercises,3 days per week
D)playing basketball for 20 minutes
Q2) After reaching the level of cardiorespiratory fitness you want,you can maintain fitness by exercising at the same intensity at least _______________ times per week.
A)two
B)three
C)four
D)five
Q3) Your target heart rate for endurance exercise is a range based on your A)maximum heart rate. B)weight.
C)exercise duration.
D)exercise frequency.
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Chapter 7: Cardiovascular Health
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Q1) The largest artery in the body is the A)carotid.
B)atria.
C)aorta.
D)coronary.
Q2) What type of cells line the inside of arteries,help regulate blood flow,and prevent platelets from sticking?
A)endothelial cells
B)exothelial cells
C)epithelial cells
D)exocrine cells
Q3) Choose one of the major forms of cardiovascular disease described in your text.Briefly describe it,and then list typical symptoms and treatments.In addition,list at least two strategies for preventing the disease.
Q4) The small blood vessels that connect the arteries and veins are the A)venules.
B)arterioles.
C)capillaries. D)vascules.
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Chapter 8: Cancer
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Q1) Which of the following statements is TRUE about brain cancer?
A)Most brain cancers are curable by surgery.
B)The incidence of brain cancer has dramatically decreased in the last 20 years.
C)The risks factors for brain cancers are firmly established.
D)The vast majority of brain cancer develops for no apparent reason.
Q2) A sore that does not heal may be a warning sign of cancer.
A)True
B)False
Q3) Polyphenols are found in which of the following foods: A)black teA.
B)onions.
C)leeks.
D)kale.
Q4) When a malignant tumour spreads to sites distant from the primary tumour,the process is known as A)hyperplasiA.
B)malignancy.
C)metastasis.
D)dysplasia.
Q5) List the seven major warning signs of cancer.
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Chapter 9: Immunity and Infection
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Q1) Meningitis is infection of the A)membrane covering the brain and spinal cord.
B)bone marrow and lymphatic tissue.
C)alveoli in the lungs.
D)lining of the gastrointestinal tract.
Q2) Influenza is highly contagious and spread via A)coughing.
B)respiratory droplets.
C)ingesting food that has been infected.
D)hand-to-hand contact.
Q3) Anaphylaxis may be life threatening.
A)True
B)False
Q4) All bacteria are harmful to the body.
A)True
B)False
Q5) Malaria can cause severe anemia. A)True
B)False
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Chapter 10: Healthy Relationships and Communication
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Q1) What percentage of Canadians consider extramarital affairs to be immoral?
A)24 percent
B)44 percent
C)74 percent
D)84 percent
Q2) Qualities of strong families include all of the following,EXCEPT:
A)commitment.
B)appreciation.
C)communication.
D)avoiding stress.
Q3) A characteristic of one's partner that becomes important in determining the quality and depth of a relationship after the euphoria of first attraction and initial romance winds down is
A)social status.
B)appearance.
C)general interests.
D)future aspirations.
Q4) Conflict can be a sign that the relationship is growing.
A)True
B)False
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Chapter 11: Healthy Sexuality
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Q1) The typical first-year failure rate for oral contraceptives is _________ percent.
A)2
B)5
C)9
D)12
Q2) All of the following are advantages of the IUD,EXCEPT
A)for its high reliability.
B)for only localized side effects.
C)it is easily reversible.
D)its use does not require consulting a health care provider.
Q3) In order for emergency contraception to be effective,the first dose must be taken within ____________ hours of unprotected intercourse.
A)12
B)48
C)72
D)120
Q4) You/your partner have just given birth to a baby boy.Do you circumcise your son? Why or why not? Give at least three detailed reasons for your answer.
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Chapter 12: Pregnancy and Childbirth
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Q1) The primary difference between amniocentesis and chorionic villus sampling (CVS)is the
A)cost.
B)nature of information that can be obtained from the test.
C)point in time of the pregnancy that the test is performed.
D)level of skill required by the person performing the test.
Q2) For which of the following diseases are people of Northern European ancestry at greater than average risk?
A)lactose intolerance
B)cystic fibrosis
C)Tay-Sachs disease
D)diabetes
Q3) Identical twins result when the sperm that fertilizes the ovum contains 46 chromosomes instead of 23 chromosomes.
A)True
B)False
Q4) Be able to describe some of the early signs and symptoms of pregnancy.
Q5) List and discuss four factors or issues that you and your partner should consider when deciding whether and when to become parents.
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Chapter 13: Sexually Transmitted Infections Stis
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Q1) Genital warts are difficult to treat effectively because
A)they grow into large clusters on most infected individuals.
B)available treatments do not eradicate the virus.
C)the incubation period is very short.
D)the bacterium that causes them is resistant to most antibiotics.
Q2) Which one of the following statements is FALSE regarding hepatitis?
A)Hepatitis is diagnosed using blood tests.
B)A vaccine is available for HBV.
C)Hepatitis cannot be transmitted to an unborn child.
D)Immunoglobulin can be used to minimize risk of infection after exposure to HBV.
Q3) Which percentage of HIV transmission involves injection drug users?
A)10 percent
B)17 percent
C)21 percent
D)27 percent
Q4) Vertical transmission of HIV refers to transmission from a mother to her child.
A)True
B)False
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Chapter 14: Drug Use and Addiction
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Q1) Under the influence of CNS stimulants,heart rate and blood pressure are decreased.
A)True
B)False
Q2) Breathable chemical vapours produced by substances such as aerosol sprays are called
A)hallucinogens.
B)sedative-hypnotics.
C)inhalants.
D)opioids.
Q3) Steven would spend only 1 hour in the gym 3 times and week,but recently he has been spending 3 hours a day 7 days a week working out.He has noticed that his back is chronically hurting.Once Steven has stopped his work out,he starts thinking about what he did not accomplish.This is an example of what type of behaviour?
A)habit
B)addictive behaviour
C)impulse control
D)tolerance
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Chapter 15: Alcohol Use and Alcoholism
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Q1) Moderate consumption of alcohol may provide some protection for the cardiovascular system by increasing low-density lipoproteins.
A)True
B)False
Q2) What percentage of pregnant women consume alcohol during their pregnancy?
A)5 percent
B)10 percent
C)15 percent
D)20 percent
Q3) What is the average age of first use of alcohol among Canadian youth?
A)14.2 years
B)15.6 years
C)17.2 years
D)18.6 years
Q4) Fetal alcohol syndrome (FAS)consists solely of physical abnormalities.
A)True
B)False
Q5) An initial effect of alcohol use is lightheadedness.
A)True
B)False
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Chapter 16: Toward a Tobacco-Free Self and Society
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Q1) "Chest pain due to coronary heart disease" defines A)angina pectoris.
B)myocardial infarction.
C)coronary thrombosis.
D)congestive heart failure.
Q2) Which of the following statements is FALSE regarding smoking and pregnancy?
A)Smoking almost doubles a pregnant woman's chance of having a miscarriage.
B)Research indicates maternal smoking is not a major risk factor in low birth weight.
C)Maternal smoking causes an estimated 100 infant deaths each year.
D)Smoking significantly increases a women's chance of ectopic pregnancy.
Q3) On average,how many quit attempts does it take a smoker before he/she quits successfully?
Q4) Describe at least four hazardous substances found in tobacco smoke,and explain how they affect the body.
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Chapter 17: Aging: a Vital Process
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Q1) Life expectancy is calculated by averaging the ages of death of a group of people over a certain period.
A)True
B)False
Q2) Although few people reach this age,the upper end of the human life span is about ____________ years.
A)105
B)110
C)115
D)120
Q3) Lily's father died several years ago and her mother,who had been living independently,seems to have started having more difficulty with tasks of daily living.Lily wonders if her mother may be developing dementia.What signs and symptoms are associated with dementia? What might Lily do or suggest to help her mother? Are any treatments available? What changes can be made to her mother's living situation?
Q4) The physiological changes in organ systems are caused by a combination of gradual aging and disease.
A)True
B)False
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Chapter 18: Dying and Death
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Q1) The objective event of loss is:
A)bereavement.
B)grief.
C)mourning.
D)death response.
Q2) Clinical death and cellular death are defined using the same criteria.
A)True
B)False
Q3) Active euthanasia is
A)withdrawing or withholding treatment.
B)a deliberate act intended to end another person's life.
C)legal in the United States.
D)defined as "letting nature take its course."
Q4) What nearly universal piece of identification can be used to identify organ donors?
A)library card
B)driver's license
C)Social Security card
D)military ID
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Chapter 19: Conventional and Complementary Medicine
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Q1) Example of biological based therapies include all of the following,EXCEPT:
A)special dietary considerations.
B)prayer.
C)herbal therapies.
D)orthomolecular therapies.
Q2) All of the following are important for the patient attending a doctor's appointment,EXCEPT:
A)present your concerns at the beginning of the visit.
B)be specific and concise about your symptoms.
C)be honest and open about your concerns.
D)challenging your physician if you do not support their advice.
Q3) A health care professional who receives medical education very similar to that of medical doctors but whose training emphasizes musculoskeletal problems and manipulative therapy is a
A)doctor of podiatric medicine.
B)doctor of osteopathic medicine.
C)doctor of chiropractiC.
D)physical therapist.
Q4) What are important considerations to keep in mind when complying with physicians' instructions?
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Chapter 20: Personal Safety
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Q1) Dual front air bags are effective in side collisions.
A)True
B)False
Q2) In a car crash,your chances of being killed are 25 times greater if you are thrown from your vehicle than if your seat belt holds you in the car.
A)True
B)False
Q3) About what percentage of sexual assaults against women are committed by strangers?
A)15
B)33
C)52
D)67
Q4) Mopeds are easier to handle in an emergency than motorcycles because they have less power and travel more slowly.
A)True
B)False
Q5) List and describe at least three factors that contribute to violence;for each,explain how that factor is thought to contribute to violence.
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Chapter 21: Environmental Health
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Q1) A mineral-based compound that was widely used for fire protection and insulation in buildings until the 1980s is:
A)fiberglass.
B)radon.
C)asbestos.
D)spray foam.
Q2) What is the core reason for many of today's environmental problems?
A)air pollution
B)water pollution
C)dependence on nuclear power
D)rapid population growth
Q3) The switch to all digital television will increase the amount of e-waste.
A)True
B)False
Q4) How many species of life have scientists identified?
A)1 million
B)1.75 million
C)2.5 million
D)3.25 million
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