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Personal Health explores the fundamental concepts and behaviors that contribute to the well-being of individuals across the lifespan. This course examines key topics such as nutrition, physical fitness, stress management, disease prevention, mental health, substance abuse, and sexual health. Students will gain an understanding of how lifestyle choices impact overall health and learn strategies to make informed decisions for a balanced and healthy life. Through discussions, self-assessment activities, and evidence-based research, participants will develop practical skills to enhance their personal health and promote lifelong wellness.
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Health The Basics 10th Edition by Rebecca
J. Donatelle
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Chapter 1: Accessing Your Health
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Q1) When a person has support from others to change a behavior, this is an example of a(n)
A) enabling factor.
B) contributing factor.
C) reinforcing factor.
D) predisposing factor.
Answer: C
Q2) A healthy person has all of the following characteristics EXCEPT
A) being free of illness.
B) being physically fit.
C) being mentally and emotionally stable.
D) being addicted to drugs and alcohol.
Answer: D
Q3) Which of the following is an essential prerequisite for changing a behavior?
A) Deciding on several rewards for making the change
B) Wanting to change
C) Asking friends for advice
D) Changing environmental obstacles
Answer: B
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Chapter 2: Promoting and Preserving Your Psychological Health
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Q1) Celia spends a good deal of her time worrying, is easily fatigued, and often has difficulty concentrating, which is affecting her grades. Her symptoms may characterize
A) obsessive-compulsive disorder.
B) generalized anxiety disorder.
C) panic disorder.
D) bipolar disorder.
Answer: B
Q2) Which of the following is true about laughter?
A) It increases anxiety in people under stress.
B) It is characteristic of serious or studious people.
C) It has no effect on everyday experiences.
D) It reduces levels of stress hormones.
Answer: D
Q3) Children raised in dysfunctional families who have experienced violence or abuse may have a harder time adjusting to life and run an increased risk of psychological problems.
A)True
B)False
Answer: True
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Chapter 3: Cultivating Your Spiritual Health
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Q1) The definition of spirituality for an individual is
A) a personal quest.
B) symbolic and ritualistic.
C) determined by the religious community of the family.
D) tied to attitudes about material goods and wealth.
Answer: A
Q2) Prayer is a way to
A) empty the mind and find stillness.
B) send wishes of kindness or forgiveness to other people.
C) communicate with a transcendent presence or higher power.
D) contemplate difficult issues.
Answer: C
Q3) The spiritual practice that involves focused, nonjudgmental observation and the ability to be fully present in the moment is
A) contemplation.
B) forgiveness.
C) meditation.
D) mindfulness.
Answer: D
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Chapter 4: Managing Stress and Coping With Lifes Challenges
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Q1) Which of the following categories describes the small stressors, frustrations, and petty annoyances that collectively can add up to a higher level of stress?
A) Adjustments
B) Hassles
C) Pressures
D) Choices
Q2) Jack, president of a new sales company and father of six children, had a heart attack at the age of 46. Which of the following may have contributed to his early development of heart disease?
A) Excess stress
B) Excess exercise
C) Lack of sleep
D) Irregular work hours
Q3) Psychoneuroimmunology is a scientific field involved in the study of the effects of prolonged stress on the immune system.
A)True
B)False
Q4) Explain how learning to manage excess or prolonged stress can help prevent obesity.
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Chapter 5: Improving Your Sleep
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Q1) The majority of nighttime sleep is spent in REM sleep.
A)True
B)False
Q2) The difference between hours of sleep needed and actual hours slept is
A) sleep ratio.
B) sleep debt.
C) sleep pattern.
D) sleep inertia.
Q3) Sean becomes very sleepy by late afternoon most days and thinks he should make time to fit in a nap. Before including a daily nap in his schedule, he should consider which of the following to ensure that he actually benefits from it?
A) The time of day and length of the nap
B) His need for caffeine in the afternoon
C) His accumulated sleep debt
D) His body weight and tendency to snore
Q4) Adequate sleep lowers a person's metabolic rate.
A)True
B)False
Q5) Explain the four stages of NREM sleep.
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Chapter 6: Preventing Violence and Injury
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Q1) Which of the following is a social factor that contributes to sexual violence?
A) Overdramatization of the situation
B) Showing compassion for victims
C) Blaming the victim
D) Women sharing in the planning and cost of dates
Q2) Any form of unwanted sexual attention is
A) sexual harassment.
B) flirting.
C) sexual assault.
D) innuendo.
Q3) Based on statistics about campus violence, female students who are victims of rape
A) usually know the perpetrator.
B) usually are off campus when the rape occurred.
C) usually report it.
D) usually are seniors or graduate students.
Q4) Do you think violence should be regarded as a chronic disease? Support your answer with information from the chapter.
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Chapter 7: Building Healthy Relationships and Understanding Sexuality
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Q1) The permanent cessation of menstrual periods is
A) fertility.
B) menopause.
C) menstruation.
D) menarche.
Q2) How long is the average menstrual cycle?
A) 24 days
B) 26 days
C) 28 days
D) 30 days
Q3) Julio wants to strengthen his relationship with LaVonne by sharing personal information with her. To get over his fear of disclosing his feelings, Jake can do all of the following EXCEPT
A) learn to accept his imperfections.
B) be open to discussing his sexual past.
C) select a safe, comfortable place for the conversation.
D) blame his parents for his imperfections.
Q4) Sexual identity begins at birth.
A)True
B)False
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Chapter 8: Considering Your Reproductive Choices
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Q1) Fertility awareness methods of birth control include all of the following EXCEPT
A) the calendar method.
B) the body temperature method.
C) the cervical mucous method.
D) abstinence.
Q2) A surgical sterilization procedure that involves cutting the vas deferens is a(n)
A) endoscopy.
B) tubal ligation.
C) hysterectomy.
D) vasectomy.
Q3) If a woman has a urinary tract infection and takes a pregnancy test, a false positive may result.
A)True
B)False
Q4) Which of the following lubricants is safe to use with a condom?
A) Baby oil
B) Hand lotion
C) Petroleum jelly
D) Water-based lubricant
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Chapter 9: Recognizing and Avoiding Addiction and Drug Abuse
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Q1) Mescaline, as dried peyote buttons, has been used for religious purposes by people native to the southwestern United States and Latin America.
A)True
B)False
Q2) The fastest-acting method of injection is
A) inunction.
B) intramuscular.
C) intravenous.
D) subcutaneous.
Q3) Mescaline
A) is derived from a cactus.
B) has effects that are felt immediately after the drug is taken.
C) is a depressant.
D) has a pleasant, sweet taste.
Q4) The most popular form of LSD is
A) a powder that is snorted.
B) blotter acid that is swallowed or chewed.
C) a pill that is swallowed.
D) a liquid that is injected into the veins.
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Chapter 10: Drinking Alcohol Responsibly and Ending
Tobacco Use
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Q1) Smokeless tobacco users
A) generally take longer to develop cancer after first use than smokers.
B) are 10 times more likely to develop oral cancers than nonusers.
C) are 50 times more likely to develop oral cancers than nonusers.
D) have an easier time quitting than cigarette smokers.
Q2) Jeff has been drinking a lot over the past few months, including frequent binges. His friends are concerned that this behavior puts him at risk for a condition that involves a potentially lethal blood alcohol concentration. Which condition is this?
A) Coronary artery disease
B) Alcohol poisoning
C) Cirrhosis
D) Alcoholic hepatitis
Q3) What is the main reason that college students give for smoking?
A) They can't stop.
B) They want to fit in with peers.
C) They want to relax or reduce stress.
D) They want to control weight.
Q4) What treatment options are available for an individual who has a drinking problem?
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Chapter 11: Eating for a Healthier You
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Q1) High levels of this type of cholesterol appear to reduce the risk of atherosclerosis, or cholesterol-clogged arteries.
A) LDL
B) HDL
C) Triglycerides
D) ADL
Q2) One medium fruit serving is about the size of a(n)
A) checkbook.
B) golf ball.
C) baseball.
D) egg.
Q3) Which type of proteins contain all nine essential amino acids?
A) Incomplete
B) Complete
C) Plant-source
D) Complementary
Q4) Simple sugars provide short-term energy.
A)True
B)False
Q5) Explain the MyPlate plan for healthy eating.
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Chapter 12: Reaching and Maintaining a Healthy Weight
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Q1) A 20-year-old female with a BMI of 34 would be categorized as A) athletic.
B) healthy.
C) obese.
D) morbidly obese.
Q2) Problems with the BMI measurement include that A) it is an indirect estimate of body fat.
B) it requires the use of special laboratory equipment.
C) it takes too long to calculate.
D) it cannot be used for children.
Q3) Emotions or situations that cause a person to make unhealthy eating choices are A) triggers.
B) pressures.
C) behaviors.
D) feelings.
Q4) When blood levels of the hormone leptin rise, A) appetite levels increase.
B) you feel like exercising.
C) appetite levels decrease.
D) you can consume large amounts of food without gaining weight.
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Chapter 13: Enhancing Your Body Image
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Q1) A person suffering from body dysmorphic disorder would likely A) have high self-esteem.
B) be realistic about their appearance.
C) have no obsessive tendencies.
D) take extreme measures to conceal or alter certain physical features.
Q2) Friends are more influential in body image development than our parents.
A)True
B)False
Q3) An individual who periodically consumes excessively large amounts of food without engaging in compensatory behavior would be classified as having A) bulimia nervosa.
B) anorexia nervosa.
C) binge-eating disorder.
D) night-eating syndrome.
Q4) Individuals who are perfectionists are at an increased risk for eating disorders. A)True B)False
Q5) Compare and contrast compulsive exercise and the female athlete triad.
Q6) Explain how the media influences body image.
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Chapter 14: Improving Your Personal Fitness
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Q1) Which statement about heat exhaustion is true?
A) It is the most serious heat-related illness.
B) It is a mild form of shock.
C) It causes 240 deaths per year in the United States.
D) It is irreversible.
Q2) A muscle's ability to perform contractions for a length of time is muscle
A) flexibility.
B) strength.
C) endurance.
D) extension.
Q3) Which of the following is the most serious form of heat-stress illness?
A) Heat cramps
B) Heat exhaustion
C) Heat response
D) Heatstroke
Q4) Which type of exercise is designed to increase the heart rate?
A) Flexibility
B) Resistance
C) Anaerobic
D) Aerobic
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Chapter 15: Reducing Your Risk of Cardiovascular Disease and Cancer
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Q1) Which of the following behaviors would most likely increase the risk of developing cancer?
A) Training and participating in a 10K race
B) Increasing your BMI by using weight training to build muscle
C) Eating a high-calorie, high-fat diet
D) Taking a stress management class
Q2) Nonmodifiable factors for CVD include all of the following EXCEPT
A) heredity.
B) gender.
C) race.
D) cholesterol levels.
Q3) The CT scan is a noninvasive procedure that uses x-rays to determine the shape and location of tumors.
A)True
B)False
Q4) Which diagnostic test records the electrical activity of the heart?
A) Electrocardiogram
B) Angiogram
C) Magnetic resonance imaging
D) Cardiac calcium score
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Chapter 16: Minimizing Your Risk for Diabetes
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Q1) Which of the following would NOT put an individual at an increased risk of developing type 2 diabetes?
A) Stress
B) Physical inactivity
C) Inadequate sleep
D) Physical activity
Q2) Which of the following individuals would have the highest risk for developing type 2 diabetes?
A) A white male with a waist circumference of 34 inches
B) A normal-weight black female with a history of depression
C) An Asian American female with high blood pressure
D) A Native American male with a BMI of 30
Q3) Which form of diabetes develops slowly and occurs when the body either loses its ability to produce enough insulin or cannot use the insulin that is available?
A) Type 1
B) Type 2
C) Gestational
D) Metabolic syndrome
Q4) How does type 2 diabetes develop from early stages leading to a diagnosis?
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Chapter 17: Protecting Against Infectious and Noninfectious Diseases
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Q1) Which type of immunity occurs when antibodies develop in response to a vaccine?
A) Naturally acquired passive immunity
B) Naturally acquired active immunity
C) Autoimmunity
D) Artificially acquired active immunity
Q2) Greg has suffered with recurrent cold sores since childhood. When finals were over, Greg and his girlfriend celebrated by going to their favorite romantic spot. Since Greg takes famciclovir (FAMVIR), there is
A) no chance of him transmitting the herpes virus to his girlfriend since he has no visible cold sores.
B) no chance of him transmitting the herpes virus to his girlfriend.
C) still some chance that he could transmit the herpes virus to his girlfriend.
D) nothing to worry about since the medication blocks the action of the herpes virus and he is cured.
Q3) The bubonic plague is an example of a(n)
A) pandemic.
B) autoimmune disease.
C) epidemic.
D) treatable infection.
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Chapter 18: Preparing for Aging Death and Dying
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Q1) According to Worden's model, the grief work process includes four developmental tasks that a person must complete to cope with the situation and move on with his or her life.
A)True
B)False
Q2) Disenfranchised grief can be felt by a woman who miscarries early in her pregnancy.
A)True
B)False
Q3) Miles is 75 and he has been diagnosed with glaucoma. What must he do to keep this problem from worsening?
A) Take daily showers to prevent infection
B) Use special eye drops in his eyes to relieve pressure in the eye
C) Take prescription medication to improve his thyroid function
D) Inject insulin twice a day to keep his pancreas functioning properly
Q4) Many older people engage in regular sexual activity.
A)True B)False
Q5) Explain the phenomenon of aging gracefully.
Q6) Explain how the growing population of elderly will affect society in the future.
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Chapter 19: Environmental Health
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Q1) The Superfund was established by the federal government to provide money for water conservation efforts in certain communities.
A)True
B)False
Q2) Motor vehicle emissions are the primary source of the dangerous, odorless, colorless gas known as
A) carbon monoxide.
B) nitrogen dioxide.
C) carbon dioxide.
D) sulfur dioxide.
Q3) Reasons for continued population growth in many developing nations include all of the following EXCEPT
A) traditional views of children as "social security."
B) incentives and tax breaks for larger families.
C) the low socioeconomic status of women.
D) a traditional desire for sons.
Q4) Runoff from a parking lot is considered nonpoint source pollution.
A)True
B)False
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Chapter 20: Making Smart Health Care Choices
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Q1) Which type of health insurance plan involves a contracted provider network and a focus on preventive care and cost control?
A) Fee-for-service
B) Managed care
C) Indemnity
D) Hospital-owned
Q2) All physicians must accept Medicare patients.
A)True
B)False
Q3) An optometrist
A) performs eye exams.
B) prescribes medications to treat eye illnesses and injuries.
C) fits individuals for glasses.
D) performs eye exams and prescribes and fits lenses.
Q4) You are concerned about the ever-increasing costs of health care, so you try to do all of the following EXCEPT
A) avoid receiving the same services from more than one provider.
B) maintain your weight at a normal level.
C) exercise regularly.
D) use the emergency room for your routine health care.
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Chapter 21: Understanding Complementary and Alternative Medicine
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Q1) Most people seek out CAM therapies because conventional medicine is too expensive.
A)True
B)False
Q2) Kava has been linked to severe liver damage.
A)True
B)False
Q3) Cinnamon, oat fiber, ginger, and garlic are examples of
A) functional foods.
B) foods to which many people are intolerant.
C) dietary supplements.
D) seasonings.
Q4) Naturopathic physicians do not earn a recognized degree.
A)True
B)False
Q5) Which of the following supplements can cause liver damage?
A) Flaxseed
B) Kava
C) Zinc
D) St. John's wort
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