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Question #1

Before the 1800s if you were NOT sick you were considered _________.

A. Overweight

B. Healthy

C. Paranoid

D. Unhealthy

Question #2

Which of the following is NOT an example of Activities of Daily Living (ADL):

A. Tying your shoes

B. Running 3 miles without fatigue

C. Walking from the grocery store to the car without shortness of breath

D. Getting out of bed

Question #3

Health is the ever changing process of achieving individual potential in the physical, social, emotional, spiritual and environmental dimensions.

A. TRUE

B. FALSE

Question #4

If a person who smokes cigarettes notices that they are having shortness of breath, high blood pressure and a horrible cough. The person quits before disease is prevalent, this is called:

A. Secondary prevention

B. Tertiary prevention

C. Primary prevention

Question #5

We become healthy by making progress each and every day in which of these areas:

A. Social health, and Environmental health

B. Emotional and mental health, Physical health, Social health, and Environmental health

C. Emotional and mental health

D. Physical health, Social health, and Environmental health

Question #6

The leading cause of death for ages 45-64 is

A. Malignant neoplasms

B. Tuberculosis

C. Accidents or unintentional injuries

D. Heart disease

Question #7

The leading cause of death for ages 15-44 is

A. Cancer

B. Unintentional injuries

C. Cardiovascular disease

Question #8

Factors that influence behavior change that deals with age, sex, race, income, beliefs and values are classified as _____________ factors.

A. Predisposing, Mortality, and Individual

B. Predisposing

C. Mortality

D. Individual

Question #9

Malignant neoplasms refer to a harmful, uncontrolled growth with:

A. No physiological function, death rate increasing by age, and gender differences determining the severity of growth

B. Death rate increasing by age and gender differences determining the severity of growth

C. An abundance of cells, no physiological function, death rate increasing by age, and gender differences determining the severity of growth

Question #10

Beliefs and attitudes do NOT affect a person’s attitude toward becoming healthier

A. FALSE

B. TRUE

Question #11

Wellness is trying to achieve the highest level of health possible in which dimensions of health?

A. Mental

B. All dimensions

C. Environmental

D. Physical

E. Emotional

Question #12

Men are more susceptible to osteoporosis and multiple sclerosis than women are

A. TRUE

B. FALSE

Question #13

Stress is the cause of ulcers

A. FALSE

B. TRUE

Question #14

Thinking or talking to yourself to affect your success is called

A. Self talk

B. Schizophrenia

C. Self efficacy

D. Mortality

Question #15

When chronic stress is prevalent in a person’s life it can lead to

A. Cardiovascular disease and Emotional distress

B. A shorter lifespan, Cardiovascular disease, and Emotional distress

C. A shorter lifespan

Question #16

Three depression types are:

A. Major Depressive Disorder - Bipolar Disorder – Panic Disorder

B. Bipolar Disorder – Dysthymia – Major Depressive Disorder

C. Bipolar Disorder – Panic Disorder – Anxiety Disorder

D. Dysthymia – Bipolar Disorder – Phobias

Question #17

When mental health fails, sharp declines in _________ are experienced.

A. Population

B. Rational thinking

C. Hair loss

D. Taste

Question #18

Shaping, modeling, reinforcement, self talk, and controlling the environment are strategies for

A. Decreasing enrollment of AA

B. Dysfunctional families

C. Increasing population

D. Changing behavior

Question #19

Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder

A. Affects women and baboons the same

B. Is all psychological

C. Affects a woman’s ability to perform ADLs

Question #20

A depressive illness that has extreme highs and lows is called

A. Bipolar disorder

B. Obsessive compulsive disorder

C. Anxiety

D. Dysthymia

Question #21

A support group is

A. A group of people who BARELY know you and evaluate your actions

B. A group of people who share your values

C. A group of people who know you, but don’t like to see you succeed

Question #22

Interacting with others such as family, friends or acquaintances is part of __________

A. Mental health

B. Spiritual health

C. Emotional health

D. Social health

Question #23

In order to sleep better a person should do all EXCEPT

A. Count breaths while laying in bed

B. Limit caffeine and alcohol

C. Eat more food before bedtime

D. Exercise more

Question #24

Research has found that emotionally unstable people have a tendency to

A. Have bad immune functions

B. Have a perfect relationship with others

C. Act appropriately during stressful situations

Question #25

Women often suffer from a heart attack within 6 months of the initial heart attack and have a higher death rate from heart attack # 2 because

A. The female heart is always weaker than the male heart

B. The heart attack is located closer to the liver in females

C. The heart attack is suffered at a later age in life

D. The heart attack is located closer to the liver in female, the female heart is always weaker than the male heart, and the heart attack is suffered at a later age in life

Question #26

The neurotransmitter dopamine is _________

B. A direct cause of ulcers, secreted by the kidneys, and a feel good hormone.

C. A feel good hormone

D. Secreted by the kidneys

E. A direct cause of ulcers

F. None of the above

Question #27

Proper neuron functions are necessary for the body to perform correctly

A. TRUE

B. FALSE

Question #28

Select the correct statement

A. Prejudice is a negative evaluation of a group of people usually based on false instances

B. Prejudice is a negative evaluation of 1 person that is usually based on true instances

Question #29

Hypnosis is the ability to accept a suggestion as

A. Visualization

B. Real

C. Distress

D. Fake

Question #30

Logic, math and language are associated with which side of the human brain

A. Right

B. Left

Question #31

Artistic abilities, concepts of forms in space and hand eye coordination are associated with which side of the human brain

A. Left

B. Right

Question #32

Emotionally healthy people usually throw a fit and have a temper tantrum when a child accidently drops a glass of juice on the floor.

A. TRUE

B. FALSE

Question #33

Sleep apnea is when breathing stops for 10 seconds or longer and causes serious health risks

A. TRUE

B. FALSE

Question #34

3 basic rules for people who encounter a potential suicide victim are to:

A. Tell the person’s parents, call 911, avoid questions

B. Listen, wait for more signs, tell a counselor

C. Listen, ask, tell a professional and family member

D. Not make a big deal, help counsel the person, tell the person’s parents

Question #35

When a base jumper gets bored they will go for bigger and riskier jumps; this is due to

A. A careless regard for life is caused by a shrinking amygdala

B. A goal – behavior change

C. An excitement for the unknown

D. The jumper’s dopamine levels are not sufficient enough for pleasure

Question #36

The reason we have memory is so we can

A. Make a better decision the next time around

B. Visualize the future

C. Create a body and mind connection

Question #37

Atherosclerosis is

A. Closely related to the function of the liver

B. Thickening and hardening of arteries

C. When the blood vessels have fatty deposits within its structure

Question #38

The function of the SA Node:

A. Carries blood from the aorta

B. Affects synapses in the brain

C. Responsible for electrical impulses that make the heart beat

D. Returns oxygenated blood to the heart

Question #39

A person CANNOT control their blood pressure or heart rate; they are unable to slow it down or speed it up.

A. FALSE

B. TRUE

Question #40

Veins carry blood __________ the heart

A. Back to

B. Away from

Question #41

Arteries carry blood __________ the heart

A. Away from

B. Back to

Question #42

Congestive heart failure has all of these symptoms EXCEPT

A. Allows blood to accumulate in the vessels of legs and ankles

B. All of these are symptoms of congestive heart failure

C. Allows blood to accumulate in the vessels of the lungs

D. Lack of proper circulation

Question #43

A stroke is when the blood supply to the brain is interrupted

A. FALSE

B. TRUE

Question #44

Myocardial infarction is another name for

A. Atherosclerosis

B. Heart attack

C. Congestive heart failure

D. Lung cancer cells

Question #45

Things you CAN control for reducing risks for cardiovascular disease include all EXCEPT:

A. Modify dietary habits

B. Exercise moderately

C. Avoid tobacco

D. Heredity

Question #46

A. TRUE

B. FALSE

Question #47

“Time is muscle” refers to

A. Muscles get stronger over time

B. The time spent in asystole allows the heart to recover

C. The more time oxygen is cut off from muscles (heart), tissues will die

Question #48

Things you CANNOT control for reducing risks for cardiovascular disease include all EXCEPT:

A. Gender

B. Age

C. Race

D. Stress management

Question #49

Asystole is

A. A result of congenital heart disease

B. Fatty deposits in blood

C. Complete stoppage of heart activity

D. Blockage of blood vessels

Question #50

When a thin catheter with a balloon on the tip is threaded through blocked arteries, the balloon is inflated to flatten the fatty deposits against the wall of the artery is called:

A. Bypass surgery

B. Angioplasty

C. Thrombosis

Question #51

The medical term for heart attack is

A. Synapse blockage

B. Congestive heart failure

C. Myocardial infarction

Question #52

The cardiovascular system includes the

A. Heart, arteries, arterioles, capillaries, veins, venules, brain and spinal cord

B. Heart, arteries, arterioles, capillaries, veins and venules

C. Heart, arteries, arterioles, and capillaries

D. Veins and venules

E. Brain and spinal cord

Question #53

The upper chambers of the heart are called

A. Ventricles

B. Atrium

C. Valves

D. Aorta

Question #54

Blood regulates cellular waste levels and

A. Muscle fibers

B. Liver disorders

C. Body temperature

D. Heart attacks

Question #55

The average adult heart at rest will beat between 70 and 80 times per minute. A well conditioned adult heart at rest may beat

A. More than 80 beats per minute

B. Less than 70 beats per minute

Question #56

Blood pressure, breathing, heart rate and body temperature are controlled by the

A. Blood

B. Heart

C. Autonomic nervous system (ANS)

D. Lungs

Question #57

Deoxygenated blood enters the ___________ after circulating through the body

A. Left atrium

B. Left ventricle

C. Aorta

D. Right atrium

Question #58

Heart disease caused by birth defect is a(an) __________ heart disease.

A. Adolescent

B. Rheumatic

C. Congenital

D. Congestive

Question #59

Of the cardiovascular diseases, the one with no early warning signs is

A. Congestive heart failure

B. Coronary heart disease

C. Coronary artery disease

Question #60

When you suspect a person is having a heart attack, the first thing you should do is

A. Lay person on their back

B. Start CPR

C. Call 9-1-1

Question #61

Women often die from heart attacks because

A. Have osteoporosis conditions

B. They typically suffer from them at an older age

C. Work more hours

Question #62

G.A.S. stands for

A. General Acceleration Syndrome

B. General Adaptation Syndrome

C. Getting Along Seriously

D. Giving Allegiance to School

Question #63

I want to attend USC Medical School in 4 years, but I don’t go to my classes at G.C.C. – this is an example of ____________.

A. Hassle

B. Burnout

C. Overload

D. Goal – Behavior Conflict

Question #64

The mental and physical response of our bodies to the changes and challenges in life is referred to as:

A. Meditation

B. Stress

C. ANS

D. Social bonds

Question #65

The physiological response for survival instincts determined by the sympathetic nervous system which is a branch of the ANS refers to

A. Controlled environment

B. Sleep apnea

C. Self efficacy

D. Fight or Flight

Question #66

Stress can rob the body of nutrients, damage the cardiovascular system (heart), raise blood pressure and decrease immune system which leaves us vulnerable to diseases

A. TRUE

B. FALSE

Question #67

Epinephrine is

A. Tylenol with codeine

B. Adrenaline

C. Cough syrup

D. A prescribed drug

Question #68

Money problems, noisy environment, due dates, terrorism, home life and relationships are all

A. Reasons for phobias

B. Stressors

C. Modeling techniques

D. Relational to meditation

Question #69

The G.A.S. is when the body moves from balance (homeostasis) to crisis – to a point of trying to return to balance

A. TRUE

B. FALSE

Question #70

Type A Personality

A. hard driving, competitive, angry and perfectionist

B. relaxed and non competitive

C. succeeds with good health in stressful environments

Question #71

Type B Personality

A. relaxed and non competitive

B. succeeds with good health in stressful environments

C. hard driving, competitive, angry and perfectionist

Question #72

Type C Personality

A. succeeds with good health in stressful environments

B. relaxed and non competitive

C. hard driving, competitive, angry and perfectionist

Question #73

Heart disease is the number 1 cause of death by race in

A. African – American, Caucasian, and Latino

B. African – American

C. Caucasian

D. Latino, and Asian

Question #74

The term self esteem refers to our sense of self-worth or self-confidence

A. FALSE

B. TRUE

Question #75

Burnout is

A. Difficult decisions between competing motives

B. Lack of interest in a job you had passion for, loss of meaning, frustration and anger

C. Excessive pressure

D. Natural disasters and chemical spills

Question #76

Women’s immune systems are typically ____________ than a man’s immune system.

A. Weaker

B. Indifferent

C. Stronger

D. The same

Question #77

Acute stress depletes energy reserves.

A. FALSE

B. TRUE

Question #78

The lungs work overtime during the G.A.S. to

A. To pump oxygen rich blood to muscles

B. Get epinephrine into the muscles

C. Allow us to evaluate the situation

D. None of the above

Question #79

The medical term for the Fight or Flight Response is the

A. General Adaptation Syndrome

B. General Acceptance Syndrome

C. General Adaptation Synthesis

D. None of the above

Question #80

A person who chooses to walk on paved roads as opposed to grass is choosing to improve their

A. Environmental health

B. Spiritual health

C. Wellness

D. Social health

Question #81

The amygdala is part of the

A. Reptilian brain

B. Limbic system

C. New mammalian brain

Question #82

The wear and tear sustained by the body and mind is adjusting to or resisting a stressor is called

A. Eustress

B. Coping

C. Strain

D. Stressor

Question #83

The brain that controls basic survival instincts is the

A. New mammalian brain

B. Cerebral cortex

C. Old mammalian brain

D. Reptilian brain

Question #84

Total concentration in athletics requires the ____________ to be shut off.

A. Central nervous system

B. Frontal lobe

C. Mind and body connection

D. Parasympathetic nervous system

Question #85

Exposing people to stressful situations consistently allows us to make better decisions and eliminates fear.

A. TRUE

B. FALSE

Question #86

The most common failure in pool training for marines is

A. Swimming

B. Strength

C. Panic

D. Lung capacity

Question #87

The people that have a lot of fat in the stomach area tend to

A. Have less stress

B. Have longer telomeres

C. Be focusing on the wrong body part during weight lifting

D. Have more stress

Question #88

As we age, our telomeres shorten and stress ________ the rate of shortening

A. Rejuvenates the telomeres, not affecting

B. Has no effect of

C. Increases

D. Decreases

Question #89

The goal in life is to have

A. More hassles and conflict

B. Distress

C. Eustress

D. More chronic stress

Question #90

The lower chambers of the heart are called

A. Aorta

B. Atrium

C. Valves

D. Ventricles

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