About _____ of people with hypertension have it adequately controlled.
a. one-tenth
b. one-quarter
c. one-third
d. one-half
Hypothermia occurs when:
a. only the outer skin is affected by cold temperature
b. the core body temperature falls below 95F
c. the perspiration mechanism breaks down in the body
d. the body temperature rises above 105F
In order for the diaphragm to be effective, what must also be used?
a. the pill
b. condom
c. spermicide
d. Implanon
The current MyPlate system differs from the older, MyPyramid system in which of the
following ways?
a. The MyPlate system recommends specific amounts of foods.
b. The MyPlate system serves as a visual reminder of a healthy diet.
c. The MyPlate system is less concerned with cutting back on harmful fats.
d. The MyPlate system is less concerned with cutting back simple carbohydrates.
About ____ percent of teens report experiencing same-sex attraction.
a. 5
b. 15
c. 25
d. 35
The Affordable Care Act is estimated to eventually provide insurance coverage for ____
uninsured Americans.
a. 4 million
b. 8 million
c. 16 million
d. 32 million
How much alcohol can the liver metabolize in an hour?
a. 0.5 ounce
b. 1 ounce
c. 2 ounces
d. 4 ounces
The best way to reduce your body fat is to:
a. increase your water intake
b. add muscle-strengthening exercises to your workout
c. walk at least 7,700 steps every day
d. stretch after every workout
There is an old joke that there are two kinds of people: those who masturbate and those
who say they do not but do. Research indicates that ____ of women and ____ of men
report they have masturbated.
a. 1 of 2; 2 of 3
b. 2 of 3; 4 of 4
c. 7 of 10; 19 of 20
d. 9 of 10; 99 of 100
Severe gum disease in which the tooth root becomes infected is called:
a. orthodontia
b. periodontitis
c. gingivitis
d. halitosis
A licensed healthcare professional who treats eye diseases and performs surgery is
called an
a. ophthalmologist
b. optometrist
c. occupational therapist
d. orthodontist
What compounds help put carbohydrates, fats, and proteins to use, and help in
manufacturing blood cells and hormones?
a. minerals
b. vitamins
c. trans fats
d. triglycerides
Which statement is true concerning hospice programs?
a. Most hospice patients have a life expectancy of one year or more.
b. Hospice programs do not offer emotional care to loved ones.
c. Hospice care is often available around the clock as needed.
d. Hospice services are not covered by insurance.
Homeostasis refers to keeping our bodies in a(n) ____.
a. unstable physiological state
b. stable and consistent physiological state
c. constant state of exhaustion
d. constant state of alertness
Which example is considered more than one standard drink?
a. 12 ounces of beer
b. 2.5 ounces of fortified wine
c. 4 ounces of table wine
d. 2 ounces of vodka
The structures that produce reproductive cells are called:
a. gonads
b. follicles
c. hormones
d. estrogens
What is a key difference between “spirituality” and “spiritual intelligence”?
a. Spiritual intelligence is grounded in old-fashioned morality.
b. Spiritual intelligence does not focus on a God above.
c. Spirituality is more based on “happiness and peace.”
d. Spiritual intelligence is more value-oriented than spirituality.
The typical American woman who wants to have two children will spend about _____
of her reproductive life trying NOT to become pregnant.
a. one-third
b. one-half
c. two-thirds
d. three-quarters
The study of the entire set of human genes is known as:
a. dietetics
b. genomics
c. oncology
d. gerontology
Nutrient dense foods are foods are best described as those that ____.
a. have high sugar levels
b. provide the most nutritional value for the fewest calories
c. contain substantial amounts of protein
d. are minimally processed
Victims of sexual violence are most at risk for:
a. obsessive-compulsive disorder
b. phobias
c. bipolar disorder
d. low self-esteem
The pouch of skin that contains the testes is the:
a. corpora cavernosa
b. epididymis
c. scrotum
d. vas deferens
What percentage of all bicycle riders in the U.S. wear helmets regularly?
a. 15%
b. 25%
c. 50%
d. 65%
Which of the following is a simple carbohydrate?
a. whole grains
b. vegetables
c. hard candy
d. nuts
Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) is considered which type of virus?
a. retrovirus
b. slow virus
c. herpes virus
d. filovirus
After some particularly ugly comments began circulating on campus, Dorine joined
with the Lesbian/Gay/Bisexual/Transgender (LGBT) Alliance to help ensure the
physical and psychological safety of LGBT individuals. What aspect of sexual health is
the focus of this Dorine’s actions?
a. intellectual
b. emotional
c. physical
d. environmental
A common sleep disorder that usually occurs among people who work odd shifts or
switch from a day to night shift is ____.
a. circadian rhythm disorder
b. sleep apnea
c. restless leg syndrome
d. insomnia
Which of the following is true of smallpox?
a. Remote areas of South America continue to have outbreaks.
b. Antibiotics are the standard course of treatment.
c. More than half of Americans have not been vaccinated for it.
d. The fatality rate from smallpox is 90%.
Which statement describes “love chemicals” in the brain?
a. Their effects are similar to those of opiates like heroin and morphine.
b. They include dopamine, norepinephrine, and phenylethylamine.
c. Their existence is a myth.
d. They produce a natural high that can last for many years.
Which phrase best describes eustress?
a. chronic stress
b. positive stress
c. a nonspecific response
d. negative stress
A water filter should be cleaned regularly to prevent the buildup of:
a. gas
b. bacteria
c. fluoride
d. chromium
How can you best help someone with suspected alcohol poisoning?
a. People with suspected alcohol poisoning should be advised to sleep it off.
b. Giving strong coffee to someone with suspected alcohol poisoning will usually solve
the problem.
c. People with suspected alcohol poisoning should be made to vomit.
d. If someone is suspected to have alcohol poisoning, 911 should be called.
A person who rates their perceived exertion at a “7” should:
a. increase the intensity of their workout
b. decrease the intensity of their workout
c. stay at their current workout level
d. decrease their workout time
The average life expectancy for a man living in the United States is ____.
a. 69.7 years
b. 73 years
c. 75.2 years
d. 80 years
Smokeless tobacco can cause ____________________ cancers.
Discuss at least five characteristics of a mentally healthy individual.
Tobacco smoke contains approximately ____________________ compounds.
Alcohol reaches its peak concentration in the bloodstream in about
____________________ minutes.
The capacity to sense, understand, and tap into the highest parts of ourselves is known
as ____________________.
____________________ involves sending a nude photo or sexually explicit message
via cell phone.
The NuvaRing stays in place for ____________________ weeks.
____________________ is any activity that degrades or humiliates someone for the
sake of joining a group.
Consider the global epidemic of obesity. Exposure to a(n) __________________
lifestyle seems to bring out susceptibility to excess weight.
Nutrients needed in large amounts for the human body are known as
____________________.
____________________ students are especially at risk for unhealthy eating behaviors.
Lung cancer claims more women’s lives than ____________________ cancer.
Explain the impact fitness can have on the dimensions of health.
____________________ is a measure of the energy deposited by ionizing radiation
when it is absorbed by an object.
____________________ refers to the ability of the heart to pump blood through the
body efficiently.
Believing that your actions will make a difference in your health illustrates a(n)
____________________ locus of control.
Explain the ways you could cope with having witnessed an act of violence.
A(n) ____________________ document helps the aged, the seriously ill, their loved
ones, and caregivers prepare for medical crises.