WGU - Health, Fitness, and Wellness
C458 with complete solutions passed
Which immune system structure is the site where white blood cells gain the ability to chemically
identify specific foreign agents? - correct answer ✔✔Thymus gland
The body system forms a protective barrier - correct answer ✔✔Integumentary system
The body system that regulates body temperature - correct answer ✔✔Both integumentary and
central nervous system
The body system that controls blood pressure - correct answer ✔✔Central nervous system
The body system that regulates thirst and hunger - correct answer ✔✔Central nervous system
The body system that regulates muscle coordination - correct answer ✔✔Central nervous
system
A postmenopausal female with a body mass index of 33 smokes approximately two packs of
cigarettes per day. The individual has no children and exercises rarely. During a routine physical
exam, a physician found a small lump near the left breast. Which two health conditions are of
concern? - correct answer ✔✔Cancer & Cardiovascular disease
A sanitation worker was experiencing headaches, fever, fatigue, stiff joints, nausea, vomiting,
and diarrhea. After going to the doctor, the individual was diagnosed with hepatitis A. Which
approach prevents this type of infection? - correct answer ✔✔Getting a vaccination
, Adult one-rescuer CPR - correct answer ✔✔Dial 911 and get Automated External Defibrillator
(AED) if available
Adult foreign-body airway obstruction - correct answer ✔✔Use abdominal thrust
Infant one-rescuer CPR - correct answer ✔✔Use two or three fingers for chest compressions
Infant foreign-body airway obstruction - correct answer ✔✔Put victim's face and head in a
downward position
What are recommended ways to maintain proper oral hygiene? - correct answer ✔✔Having
dental checkups twice a year
Brushing teeth after each meal
Using fluoride toothpaste
What are some effects of aerobic exercise on cardiorespiratory fitness? - correct answer
✔✔Increases amount of oxygen inhaled
Enables more blood to be pumped with each stroke of the heart
Increases number of capillaries in trained skeletal muscles
Which of the following are common consequences of physical inactivity in our society? - correct
answer ✔✔Increased incidence of childhood obesity
Increased healthcare costs
Decreased number of healthy years of life
Which sleep stage is also known as deep sleep and occurs in longer periods during the first half
of the night? - correct answer ✔✔Stage 3
C458 with complete solutions passed
Which immune system structure is the site where white blood cells gain the ability to chemically
identify specific foreign agents? - correct answer ✔✔Thymus gland
The body system forms a protective barrier - correct answer ✔✔Integumentary system
The body system that regulates body temperature - correct answer ✔✔Both integumentary and
central nervous system
The body system that controls blood pressure - correct answer ✔✔Central nervous system
The body system that regulates thirst and hunger - correct answer ✔✔Central nervous system
The body system that regulates muscle coordination - correct answer ✔✔Central nervous
system
A postmenopausal female with a body mass index of 33 smokes approximately two packs of
cigarettes per day. The individual has no children and exercises rarely. During a routine physical
exam, a physician found a small lump near the left breast. Which two health conditions are of
concern? - correct answer ✔✔Cancer & Cardiovascular disease
A sanitation worker was experiencing headaches, fever, fatigue, stiff joints, nausea, vomiting,
and diarrhea. After going to the doctor, the individual was diagnosed with hepatitis A. Which
approach prevents this type of infection? - correct answer ✔✔Getting a vaccination
, Adult one-rescuer CPR - correct answer ✔✔Dial 911 and get Automated External Defibrillator
(AED) if available
Adult foreign-body airway obstruction - correct answer ✔✔Use abdominal thrust
Infant one-rescuer CPR - correct answer ✔✔Use two or three fingers for chest compressions
Infant foreign-body airway obstruction - correct answer ✔✔Put victim's face and head in a
downward position
What are recommended ways to maintain proper oral hygiene? - correct answer ✔✔Having
dental checkups twice a year
Brushing teeth after each meal
Using fluoride toothpaste
What are some effects of aerobic exercise on cardiorespiratory fitness? - correct answer
✔✔Increases amount of oxygen inhaled
Enables more blood to be pumped with each stroke of the heart
Increases number of capillaries in trained skeletal muscles
Which of the following are common consequences of physical inactivity in our society? - correct
answer ✔✔Increased incidence of childhood obesity
Increased healthcare costs
Decreased number of healthy years of life
Which sleep stage is also known as deep sleep and occurs in longer periods during the first half
of the night? - correct answer ✔✔Stage 3
