Personal Health
Midterm Exam
Course Introduction
Personal Health explores the fundamental concepts and practices that contribute to maintaining and improving individual well-being. The course covers topics such as nutrition, physical fitness, mental and emotional health, stress management, disease prevention, substance use, sexual health, and healthy lifestyle choices. Students will examine personal health behaviors, evaluate credible health resources, and develop strategies for making informed decisions to promote lifelong health and wellness in diverse settings.
Recommended Textbook Health The Basics 10th Edition by
Rebecca J. Donatelle
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Chapter 1: Accessing Your Health
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Q1) Missy is motivated to lose weight. She now relies on a 30-minute walk every morning to get going for the day. Missy attended a nutrition seminar and found several online sources to help her keep track of calories and nutrients consumed. On Monday, she will begin her new eating program. Missy is in a state of A) precontemplation.
B) maintenance.
C) readiness.
D) denial.
Answer: C
Q2) The physical and social environments, biology and genetics, individual behavior, and available health care determine a person's health status.
A)True
B)False
Answer: True
Q3) Emotional health is the same as intellectual health.
A)True
B)False
Answer: False
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Chapter 2: Promoting and Preserving Your Psychological Health
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Q1) You can expect a therapist to
A) ask you about your history and various aspects of your life.
B) give you specific instructions on how to behave.
C) offer to hypnotize you.
D) limit you to just one visit.
Answer: A
Q2) Keisha puts herself down all the time. She approaches any challenge with a negative attitude and doubts her ability to succeed. Keisha is displaying A) a dysfunctional response.
B) low self-esteem.
C) poor self-control.
D) clinical depression.
Answer: B
Q3) Which of the following statements about schizophrenia is true?
A) Schizophrenia is caused by an environmental factor.
B) Schizophrenia is a biological disease of the brain.
C) Schizophrenia can be cured.
D) Symptoms most commonly appear in early childhood.
Answer: B
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Chapter 3: Cultivating Your Spiritual Health
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Q1) A philosophy embraced by all major religions is the concept of A) regular attendance at religious services.
B) prayer through music.
C) a church as an organized group providing service to others.
D) oneness with a greater power.
Answer: D
Q2) The three facets of human spirituality are
A) praise, relationships, and service.
B) cultural norms, family traditions, and values.
C) relationships, values, and purpose in life.
D) gratitude, service, and purpose in life.
Answer: C
Q3) Spiritual health is one of the six key dimensions of A) emotional health.
B) success in life.
C) overall health.
D) social health.
Answer: C
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Chapter 4: Managing Stress and Coping With Lifes Challenges
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Q1) Intimate relationships can cause stress in all the following ways EXCEPT
A) excitement and eustress in the early stages of a new relationship.
B) aspiring to be the best one can be.
C) decreased appetite and sleep problems due to conflicts.
D) lowered self-esteem from a destructive relationship.
Q2) You really want to buy a new home theater system, but your credit cards are maxed out and the rent is due next week. Which type of stressor is this?
A) Pressure
B) Change
C) Conflict
D) Hassle
Q3) Jade's heart races and she cannot think of anything to say when the cute guy in class sits next to her. This is an example of A) the overreactive response.
B) the stress response.
C) homeostasis.
D) hyperventilation.
Q4) When does having a Type A personality increase a person's risk for cardiovascular disease?
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Chapter 5: Improving Your Sleep
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Q1) Obstructive sleep apnea increases a person's risk for all of the following EXCEPT
A) high blood pressure.
B) stroke.
C) irregular heartbeats.
D) asthma.
Q2) Lack of sleep can have a detrimental effect on academic performance.
A)True
B)False
Q3) All of the following affect the quality of sleep EXCEPT
A) rolling back and forth in bed.
B) drinking alcohol at night.
C) drinking caffeine at night.
D) needing to get out of bed to go to the bathroom.
Q4) Sleep disorders can be diagnosed through
A) a clinical sleep study.
B) a physical exam and blood tests.
C) a survey of sleep habits.
D) an evaluation of all daily activities.
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) A woman often remains a victim of domestic violence because
A) she fears retaliation against herself or her children.
B) she is financially independent.
C) she believes the situation will never change.
D) her cultural or religious beliefs allow divorce.
Q3) If a friend confided that he or she was forced to have sex and did not consent, this is an example of
A) abuse.
B) sexual assault.
C) domestic violence.
D) neglect.
Q4) The presence of a gun in the home doubles the risk of a homicide occurring in that location.
A)True
B)False
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Chapter 7: Building Healthy Relationships and Understanding Sexuality
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Q1) Do you think jealousy is present in a healthy relationship? Provide information from the chapter to support your answer.
Q2) Jake and Kate have been dating for two years and have a close relationship. Kate feels that she has someone to take care of and who also cares for her. This example best demonstrates Jake and Kate's
A) ability to socially support each other.
B) need to be socially accepted.
C) need to nurture each other.
D) ability to reflect on their intimacy.
Q3) According to researcher Helen Fisher, the feeling that the excitement and passion is gone from a relationship is due to
A) developmental incompatibility.
B) a drop in adrenaline levels.
C) a decrease in PEA levels.
D) familiarity and daily stresses.
Q4) Masturbation is a common sexual practice across the life span.
A)True
B)False
Q5) Differentiate between sexual identity and gender identity.
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Chapter 8: Considering Your Reproductive Choices
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Q1) If a woman has a urinary tract infection and takes a pregnancy test, a false positive may result.
A)True
B)False
Q2) The difference between medical and surgical abortions is that
A) medical abortions do not require follow-up with a physician.
B) surgical abortions require more steps than medical abortions.
C) medical abortions are performed without entering the uterus.
D) surgical abortions are performed without entering the uterus.
Q3) 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
Q4) A birth defect caused by the mother's alcohol intake during pregnancy is
A) rubella.
B) spina bifida.
C) FAS.
D) Down syndrome.
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Chapter 9: Recognizing and Avoiding Addiction and Drug Abuse
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Q1) Amphetamines such as Ritalin or Adderall are commonly prescribed to treat A) insomnia.
B) ADHD.
C) hypertension.
D) anxiety.
Q2) Anabolic steroids are a type of
A) hallucinogenic drug.
B) depressant.
C) ergogenic drug.
D) testosterone-reducing drug.
Q3) Which type of psychoactive drug has harmful effects and is most likely illegal?
A) Over-the-counter drug
B) Illicit drug
C) Psychoactive drug
D) Recreational drug
Q4) 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.
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Chapter 10: Drinking Alcohol Responsibly and Ending
Tobacco Use
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Q1) The toxic chemical byproduct of alcohol metabolism that causes nausea and vomiting is called
A) acetaldehyde.
B) acetate.
C) alcohol dehydrogenase.
D) transacetate.
Q2) Which statement best summarizes what happens when particulate matter condenses in the lungs?
A) It causes delirium tremens.
B) It forms nicotine.
C) It forms carbon monoxide.
D) It forms tar, a thick, brownish sludge.
Q3) College administrators often deny that alcohol problems exist on their campuses.
A)True
B)False
Q4) Which of the following is NOT true about smokeless tobacco?
A) It is just as addictive as smoking.
B) It contains more nicotine than cigarettes.
C) Dental problems are common among smokeless tobacco users.
D) It does not contain cancer-causing substances.
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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) Which type of fiber dissolves in water and can be digested by bacteria in the colon?
A) Soluble
B) Complex
C) Insoluble
D) Composite
Q3) Molecules that are the building blocks of protein are
A) calcium.
B) starches.
C) amino acids.
D) lipids.
Q4) Simple sugars provide short-term energy.
A)True
B)False
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Chapter 12: Reaching and Maintaining a Healthy Weight
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Q1) All of the following are scientific methods for determining body composition EXCEPT A) height and weight tables.
B) bioelectrical impedance analysis.
C) skinfold measures.
D) hydrostatic measures.
Q2) As Body Mass Index increases, an adult's overall health risk also increases.
A)True
B)False
Q3) When an individual's body increases its metabolic rate to compensate for an increased food intake, this is the process known as A) adaptive thermogenesis.
B) ketogenesis.
C) digestion.
D) enhanced metabolism.
Q4) A condition in which a person has an excessive number of fat cells is A) hyperglycemia.
B) hypertrophy.
C) hyperthyroidism.
D) hyperplasia.
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Chapter 13: Enhancing Your Body Image
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Q1) A key characteristic associated with social physique anxiety is
A) an over-reliance on counseling or therapy.
B) avoidance of issues associated with appearance.
C) a pattern of yo-yo dieting.
D) an inability function in social interactions and relationships.
Q2) An individual with an eating disorder may also have
A) other psychological disorders.
B) impulsive behavior.
C) a sense of empowerment.
D) high self-esteem.
Q3) What are some of the myths surrounding body image and how can you challenge them?
Q4) Explain how the media influences body image.
Q5) People with anorexia are at a risk of dying from A) colon cancer.
B) heart or kidney failure.
C) diabetes.
D) muscle loss.
Q6) Compare and contrast compulsive exercise and the female athlete triad.
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Chapter 14: Improving Your Personal Fitness
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Q1) A vigorous workout raises a person's metabolic rate during exercise and for several hours afterward.
A)True
B)False
Q2) The lower the intensity of activity, the longer the duration of exercise should be.
A)True
B)False
Q3) Walking to class or up a flight of stairs would be examples of A) exercise.
B) physical fitness.
C) physical activity.
D) endurance.
Q4) Which of the following is not true about hypothermia?
A) It is a potentially fatal condition from abnormally low body temperature.
B) In early stages it causes shivering.
C) It may produce poor judgment, apathy, and amnesia.
D) It can only happen in temperatures below 32 degrees Fahrenheit.
Q5) How does regular exercise physiologically lower the risk of heart disease?
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Chapter 15: Reducing Your Risk of Cardiovascular Disease and Cancer
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Q1) An irregularity in the heartbeat is known as A) arrhythmia.
B) angina pectoris.
C) ischemia.
D) hypertension.
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 of the following has a body shape that is considered a higher risk for heart disease?
A) Woman shaped like a pear
B) Woman shaped like an apple
C) Woman shaped like an hourglass
D) Man shaped like a pear
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Chapter 16: Minimizing Your Risk for Diabetes
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Q1) The increase in type 2 diabetes risk is primarily due to genetic risk.
A)True
B)False
Q2) Carbohydrates that have been ingested are broken down into the form of sugar known as A) glucose.
B) glycogen.
C) insulin.
D) fructose.
Q3) Uncontrolled diabetes can increase the risk of A) liver cancer.
B) blindness.
C) brain tumors.
D) skin cancer.
Q4) The primary action of insulin is to A) increase blood glucose concentration.
B) stimulate cells to take up glucose from the bloodstream and carry it into the cell.
C) convert glucose to carbon dioxide and water.
D) stimulate cells to carry glucose into the liver for storage.
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Chapter 17: Protecting Against Infectious and Noninfectious Diseases
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Q1) The terms HIV and AIDS are synonymous and can be used interchangeably.
A)True
B)False
Q2) The new human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination prevents all types of HPV.
A)True
B)False
Q3) Candidiasis is which type of infection?
A) Fungal
B) Viral
C) Protozoan
D) Bacterial
Q4) Chronic fatigue is a debilitating fatigue that lasts at least
A) six months.
B) two months.
C) one month.
D) two weeks.
Q5) Proper use of a condom during sexual activity does not guarantee protection against STIs.
A)True
B)False
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Chapter 18: Preparing for Aging Death and Dying
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Q1) Which of the following best describes facial changes related to aging?
A) The forehead becomes narrower.
B) The earlobes shrink as a result of redistributed fatty deposits.
C) The nose becomes wider and longer.
D) The nose becomes narrower and shorter.
Q2) The cultural practice of waiting a year after the death of a spouse to begin dating is an example of
A) social death.
B) expressed grief.
C) mourning.
D) thanatology.
Q3) Lawrence is frustrated because his vision is no longer sharp enough to do crossword puzzles. He probably has A) cataracts.
B) glaucoma.
C) macular degeneration.
D) retinitis.
Q4) Explain how the growing population of elderly will affect society in the future.
Q5) Explain the phenomenon of aging gracefully.
Q6) Describe four characteristics of people who have aged successfully.
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Chapter 19: Environmental Health
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Q1) A decibel level of 110 is 10 times louder than 100 decibels.
A)True
B)False
Q2) Which of the following initiatives for reducing air pollution is ineffective?
A) Setting high parking fees
B) Establishing high road-usage tolls
C) Imposing bans on city driving
D) Increasing the cost of mass transportation
Q3) Marta collects kitchen scraps and yard clippings in a bin outside of her home to create this soil enhancement for her garden. She is A) recycling.
B) composting.
C) reducing energy use.
D) farming.
Q4) Discuss three ways your can reduce the waste you generate at home.
Q5) Nitrogen dioxide and oxygen interact with sunlight to form A) carbon monoxide.
B) ozone.
C) particulates.
D) sulfur dioxide.
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Chapter 20: Making Smart Health Care Choices
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Q1) The health insurance program jointly funded by the states and the federal government that provides coverage for low-income individuals and families is
A) Medicare.
B) Medicaid.
C) Social Security.
D) COBRA.
Q2) Categories established by the federal government to determine how much hospitals will be reimbursed for the care of a patient with a particular condition or multiple conditions are
A) diagnosis-related groups.
B) fee schedules.
C) formulary tiers.
D) diagnostic codes.
Q3) An underinsured individual is defined as someone who does not earn enough to afford the cost of health insurance premiums.
A)True
B)False
Q4) Discuss four common forms of self-care.
Q5) Discuss four factors involved in the continuing increase in health care costs.
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Chapter 21: Understanding Complementary and Alternative Medicine
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Q1) Which form of energy medicine is derived from the Japanese word representing "universal life energy"?
A) Qigong
B) Reiki
C) Tai chi
D) Shiatsu
Q2) Most people seek out CAM therapies because conventional medicine is too expensive.
A)True
B)False
Q3) Ayurveda refers to
A) a practice based on manipulation of the spinal column and other structures.
B) a practice based on the principle of "like cures like."
C) energy medicine techniques.
D) a holistic treatment approach based on three body types.
Q4) Briefly describe four patterns of utilization of CAM practice.
Q5) The FDA banned the sale of all supplements containing ephedra.
A)True
B)False
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