NBHWC Exam Prep Actual Questions
and Answers
6 diseases/conditions associated with chronic inflammation - ANSWER-CAD, diabetes,
obesity, arthritis, cancer, alzheimer's
Social-Cognitive Theory: human behavior is determined by 3 factors - ANSWER-
personal, environmental, behavioral
Self-Determination Theory: 3 primary psychological needs - ANSWER-Autonomy,
competence, relatedness
Smoking can cause what almost anywhere in the body? - ANSWER-cancer
Smokers are 12-13x more likely to die of what disease than non-smokers? - ANSWER-
COPD
In the US, 7 of 10 smokers want to what? - ANSWER-quit
Americans are addicted to what more than any other drug? - ANSWER-nicotine
People with metabolic syndrome often also have what? (2) - ANSWER-blood clotting
and low grade inflammation
3 key risk factors for heart disease - ANSWER-smoking, high cholesterol, high BP
What is the most common form of arthritis and how many people suffer? - ANSWER-
osteoarthritis, over 30 million
heart-healthy changes for people with metabolic syndrome (5) - ANSWER-Heart healthy
eating, aim for healthy weight, manage stress, physical activity, quit smoking
Largest preventable cause of death and disease in the US is what? - ANSWER-
Tobacco use
Locke + Latham Theory: why goals lead to behavior change - ANSWER-DEPAD
Directive, Energizing, Persistence, Arousal + Discovery
3 Key Risk factors for heart disease - ANSWER-high BP, high cholesterol, smoking (half
of all Americans have at least one)
What is the "silent killer?" - ANSWER-high blood pressure (hypertension)
, Adults who have what have a higher risk of death from heart disease? - ANSWER-
Diabetes
5 D's of Appreciative Inquiry - ANSWER-Define Discover Dream Design Destiny
Social Determinants of Health include (3) - ANSWER-exposure to crime, quality of
education, socio-economic conditions
Mental Health is comprised of 3 kinds of well-being - ANSWER-social, psychologial,
emotional
5 tips for better sleep hygiene - ANSWER-1. be consistent 2. bedroom quiet, dark,
comfortable 3. remove electronic devices 4. avoid eating drinking 5. exercise
Sleep is necessary for proper functioning (3) - ANSWER-immune, endocrine,
neurological
Adequate sleep is necessary to support what - ANSWER-metabolism of sugar
short sleeper = - ANSWER-less than 6 hrs/night
sleep-disordered breathing can lead to a 2-3 fold risk of - ANSWER-stroke + mortality
Insufficient sleep is linked to 4 chronic diseases - ANSWER-depression, diabetes,
obesity, cardiovascular disease
Holding oneself back with self-defeating behavior and repeatedly processing feelings
versus moving on require what - ANSWER-mental health referral
3 most common drugs involved in overdose - ANSWER-methadone, hydrocodone,
oxycodone
side effects of opioids include - ANSWER-sleepiness, sweating, constipation
another class of prescription drugs involved in opioid deaths (ex. xanax) - ANSWER-
benzodiazepines
Primary driver of endocrine stress response - ANSWER-HPA axis
What can affect how quickly food moves through the body? - ANSWER-Stress
It is responsible for fight or flight - ANSWER-Sympathetic Nervous System (SNS)
It facilitates recovery from SNS response - ANSWER-Parasympathetic Nervous System
response (PNS)
and Answers
6 diseases/conditions associated with chronic inflammation - ANSWER-CAD, diabetes,
obesity, arthritis, cancer, alzheimer's
Social-Cognitive Theory: human behavior is determined by 3 factors - ANSWER-
personal, environmental, behavioral
Self-Determination Theory: 3 primary psychological needs - ANSWER-Autonomy,
competence, relatedness
Smoking can cause what almost anywhere in the body? - ANSWER-cancer
Smokers are 12-13x more likely to die of what disease than non-smokers? - ANSWER-
COPD
In the US, 7 of 10 smokers want to what? - ANSWER-quit
Americans are addicted to what more than any other drug? - ANSWER-nicotine
People with metabolic syndrome often also have what? (2) - ANSWER-blood clotting
and low grade inflammation
3 key risk factors for heart disease - ANSWER-smoking, high cholesterol, high BP
What is the most common form of arthritis and how many people suffer? - ANSWER-
osteoarthritis, over 30 million
heart-healthy changes for people with metabolic syndrome (5) - ANSWER-Heart healthy
eating, aim for healthy weight, manage stress, physical activity, quit smoking
Largest preventable cause of death and disease in the US is what? - ANSWER-
Tobacco use
Locke + Latham Theory: why goals lead to behavior change - ANSWER-DEPAD
Directive, Energizing, Persistence, Arousal + Discovery
3 Key Risk factors for heart disease - ANSWER-high BP, high cholesterol, smoking (half
of all Americans have at least one)
What is the "silent killer?" - ANSWER-high blood pressure (hypertension)
, Adults who have what have a higher risk of death from heart disease? - ANSWER-
Diabetes
5 D's of Appreciative Inquiry - ANSWER-Define Discover Dream Design Destiny
Social Determinants of Health include (3) - ANSWER-exposure to crime, quality of
education, socio-economic conditions
Mental Health is comprised of 3 kinds of well-being - ANSWER-social, psychologial,
emotional
5 tips for better sleep hygiene - ANSWER-1. be consistent 2. bedroom quiet, dark,
comfortable 3. remove electronic devices 4. avoid eating drinking 5. exercise
Sleep is necessary for proper functioning (3) - ANSWER-immune, endocrine,
neurological
Adequate sleep is necessary to support what - ANSWER-metabolism of sugar
short sleeper = - ANSWER-less than 6 hrs/night
sleep-disordered breathing can lead to a 2-3 fold risk of - ANSWER-stroke + mortality
Insufficient sleep is linked to 4 chronic diseases - ANSWER-depression, diabetes,
obesity, cardiovascular disease
Holding oneself back with self-defeating behavior and repeatedly processing feelings
versus moving on require what - ANSWER-mental health referral
3 most common drugs involved in overdose - ANSWER-methadone, hydrocodone,
oxycodone
side effects of opioids include - ANSWER-sleepiness, sweating, constipation
another class of prescription drugs involved in opioid deaths (ex. xanax) - ANSWER-
benzodiazepines
Primary driver of endocrine stress response - ANSWER-HPA axis
What can affect how quickly food moves through the body? - ANSWER-Stress
It is responsible for fight or flight - ANSWER-Sympathetic Nervous System (SNS)
It facilitates recovery from SNS response - ANSWER-Parasympathetic Nervous System
response (PNS)
