Which of the following is a disease spread by helminths?
a. giardiasis
b. schistosomiasis
c. H1N1
d. hepatitis
Most people report having sex for the first time between ages
a. 13 and 15
b. 15 and 17
c. 17 and 19
d. 19 and 21
Which action would be an example of primary prevention?
a. wearing a knee brace after an injury
b. having coronary bypass surgery
c. attending smoking cessation classes
d. abstaining from sex
Nonvolitional sex includes:
a. engaging in sex to pass as heterosexual
b. having multiple sexual partners
c. cheating to make your partner jealous
d. not using birth control
The term contraception refers to:
a. methods to stop spermatogenesis
b. the clump of cells that burrows into the endometrium
c. methods of preventing conception
d. the release of an ovum
Each year, approximately ____ young people under the age of 21 die as a result of
underage drinking.
a. 1,000
b. 3,000
c. 5,000
d. 7,000
Smokers of two or more packs a day have lung cancer mortality rates _____ times
greater than nonsmokers.
a. 2 to 3
b. 5 to 10
c. 10 to 15
d. 15 to 25
Withdrawal from cocaine often includes:
a. depression
b. decreased appetite
c. hypersexuality
d. seizures
Sexual harassment is more likely to occur at a:
a. single-sex school
b. division I school
c. private liberal arts college
d. college with a population of at least 10,000
What condition can be monitored by a home screening test?
a. pancreatic cancer
b. cystic fibrosis
c. HIV
d. osteoporosis
_____ is defined as “a problematic pattern of tobacco use leading to clinically
significant impairment or distress.”
a. Tobacco use disorder
b. Nicotine consumption disorder
c. Tobacco addiction
d. Tobacco tolerance
Americans come closestto meeting the recommended levels for which of the following?
a. vitamin D
b. calcium
c. fiber
d. whole grains
Which factor increases the risk of developing an eating disorder?
a. lower than average grades
b. age 18 or older
c. narcissistic personality
d. perfectionistic traits
The type of alcohol found in alcoholic beverages is:
a. methyl
b. isopropyl
c. ethanol
d. wood
Twila considers herself to be quite involved with her current partner. Which statement is
likely to be true of her nonverbal communication with her partner?
a. Twila will consider nonverbal communication unimportant as long as the relationship
is going well.
b. Twila will be more relaxed about her nonverbal behavior than will casual daters.
c. Twila’s nonverbal behavior will be unrelated to the quality of or level of commitment
in her relationship.
d. Twila will likely want to be sure that her nonverbal behavior is backed up by her
verbal behavior and other actions.
Nicotine travels through the bloodstream to the brain in what amount of time?
a. 7 seconds
b. 17 seconds
c. 7 minutes
d. 17 minutes
Relationships that do not promote healthy communication, honesty, and intimacy are
called ____.
a. dysfunctional
b. disruptive
c. codependent
d. blended
To evaluate things, people, events, and oneself, a person should focus on which of the
following criteria?
a. values
b. beliefs
c. religion
d. expectations
Schizophrenia is linked most to ____.
a. genetics
b. social conditioning
c. upbringing
d. traumatic experiences
Within how many minutes do panic attacks normally reach peak intensity?
a. 5 minutes
b. 10 minutes
c. 15 minutes
d. 20 minutes
Ambulatory or outpatient care that is provided in an emergency room or clinic is called:
a. non-managed care
b. primary care
c. secondary care
d. tertiary care
Amenorrhea is most likely to occur when bodyfat drops to:
a. 9% to 12%
b. 14% to 18%
c. 18% to 22%
d. 24% to 28%
Who is least likely to stalk a college woman?
a. A total stranger
b. A former boyfriend
c. A classmate
d. A current boyfriend
What is the third leading cause of death for young people aged 10 to 24 years old?
a. drug overdose
b. car accident
c. alcohol poisoning
d. homicide
Physical fitness is defined as the:
a. ratio of lean mass to fat mass
b. average level of fitness of individuals 20-50
c. ability to respond to routine physical demands
d. product of force and speed
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, every year, ____
Americans suffer from serious smoking-related illnesses.
a. 2.6 million
b. 4.6 million
c. 6.6 million
d. 8.6 million
Which of the following can interact with medications and cause excessive bleeding?
a. laxatives
b. gingko biloba
c. OTC sleeping pills
d. cough syrups
By 2030, what percentage of the American population will be over age 65?
a. 5%
b. 10%
c. 15%
d. 20%
____ is a repetitive motion injury that causes pain or numbness in the hands.
a. Carpal tunnel syndrome
b. Nerve damage
c. Radial inflammation
d. Carpel ligament damage
Match the items below with the most appropriate description.
a. proof
b. predrinking
c. fetal alcohol effects
d. BAC
e. DTs
f. binge
g. cirrhosis
h. detoxification
i. diuretic
j. alcoholic hepatitis
1) Speeds fluid elimination
2) Drinking pattern that brings BAC to 0.08 or above
3) Drinking alcohol before going to a bar
4) Irreversible liver damage
5) The amount of alcohol in the blood
6) Inflammation of the liver
7) Twice the percentage of alcohol in a drink
8) Milder form of FAS
9) Alcohol withdrawal delirium
10) Gradual withdrawal of alcohol
Water makes up what percentage of the body?
a. 30%
b. 40%
c. 50%
d. 60%
Smokers who suffer heart attacks have what percent chance of recovering?
a. 10%
b. 25%
c. 33%
d. 50%
Who is most likely to use oral contraceptives?
a. white women
b. Asian women
c. Hispanic women
d. black women
Claustrophobia is the fear of ____.
a. flying
b. closed spaces
c. heights
d. snakes
The tiny clump of cells that travels down the fallopian tube is called a:
a. zygote
b. seminiferous tubule
c. blastocyst
d. zona pellucida
____________________ represents the four-to-ten-year span before a woman’s last
period.
A(n) ____________________ is a permanent method of birth control for men.
It takes ____________________ minutes for the brain to register fullness.
____________________ is a disorder characterized by a chronically depressed mood.
Finding a greater sense of purpose in life is part of ____________________ health.
____________________ is a colorless, oily compound that is poisonous in concentrated
amounts.
The most frequent site of accidents is the ____________________.
A single male ejaculation may contain ____________________ million sperm.
Describe the steps you should take when faced with an emergency situation.
Gradual withdrawal of alcohol from the body is known as ____________________.
____________________ is a powerful herb used in diet pills that is prohibited for sale
in the United States.
Women should start receiving a(n) ____________________ starting at 21 years of age.
We will always crave human ____________________.
Praying directly to a higher power refers to ____________________ prayer.
Describe the drugs known as opioids. Discuss the risks associated with opioid use.
____________________ stressors are serious challenges such as meeting a project
deadline.
____________________ is characterized by small head, abnormal facial features, poor
muscle tone, sleep disorders, failure to thrive, intellectual disability, and hyperactivity
The number of calories needed to sustain one’s body at rest is known as the
____________________.