JMU HTH 100 Exam 3 (NEW UPDATED VERSION) LATEST ACTUAL EXAM
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HTH 100 Exam 4 (Smith) — Questions 1–25
1. Which of the following is an example of primary
prevention?
A. Vaccination against influenza
B. Screening for high blood pressure
C. Rehabilitation after a stroke
D. Chemotherapy for cancer
Answer: A
Rationale: Primary prevention aims to prevent disease before it occurs, such as vaccines.
2. Which nutrient is most important for wound healing?
A. Protein
B. Carbohydrates
C. Fat
D. Fiber
Answer: A
Rationale: Protein is essential for tissue repair and immune function.
3. Which behavior is an example of tertiary prevention?
A. Cardiac rehabilitation after a heart attack
B. Flu vaccination
C. Blood pressure screening
D. Wearing sunscreen
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Answer: A
Rationale: Tertiary prevention reduces complications and improves quality of life after disease
occurs.
4. The Healthy People 2030 initiative focuses on:
A. Promoting health and preventing disease
B. Treating chronic illness only
C. Providing rehabilitation services
D. Limiting access to healthcare
Answer: A
Rationale: Healthy People 2030 sets national objectives to improve health and prevent disease.
5. A patient with high LDL cholesterol should:
A. Reduce saturated fat intake
B. Increase sugar intake
C. Avoid exercise
D. Take iron supplements
Answer: A
Rationale: Reducing saturated fats helps lower LDL cholesterol, reducing cardiovascular risk.
6. Which is a characteristic of mental health?
A. Ability to cope with stress
B. Absence of physical illness
C. High income level
D. Avoiding all social interaction
Answer: A
Rationale: Mental health involves coping, resilience, and emotional regulation.
7. Which of the following is a modifiable risk factor for heart
disease?
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A. Smoking
B. Age
C. Gender
D. Genetics
Answer: A
Rationale: Modifiable risk factors like smoking, diet, and physical activity can be changed to
reduce disease risk.
8. Which type of diabetes is primarily due to insulin
resistance?
A. Type 2 diabetes
B. Type 1 diabetes
C. Gestational diabetes only
D. Diabetes insipidus
Answer: A
Rationale: Type 2 diabetes is commonly caused by insulin resistance and lifestyle factors.
9. Which is an example of a social determinant of health?
A. Access to healthy food
B. Genetic mutation
C. Viral infection
D. Blood pressure
Answer: A
Rationale: Social determinants include environmental and social factors affecting health
outcomes.
10. A patient reports stress at work. Which coping
mechanism is considered adaptive?
A. Exercising regularly
B. Excessive alcohol use
C. Avoiding all responsibilities
D. Overeating
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Answer: A
Rationale: Adaptive coping strategies, like exercise and problem-solving, improve health and
resilience.
11. Which is a key principle of holistic health?
A. Considering physical, emotional, social, and spiritual well-being
B. Focusing only on physical health
C. Treating illness with medication only
D. Ignoring social and mental factors
Answer: A
Rationale: Holistic health addresses all aspects of well-being, not just physical symptoms.
12. A patient consumes 2,200 calories per day with 50 g of
fat. How many calories from fat are they consuming?
A. 450 calories
B. 500 calories
C. 200 calories
D. 900 calories
Answer: A
Rationale: Fat has 9 calories per gram → 50 × 9 = 450 calories from fat.
13. Which of the following is a primary symptom of
depression?
A. Persistent sadness and loss of interest
B. Fever and chills
C. Elevated blood pressure
D. Shortness of breath
Answer: A
Rationale: Depression is characterized by emotional symptoms like sadness, hopelessness, and
anhedonia.
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