NBHWC Exam Preparation Questions with
Verified Correct Answers
Locke + Latham Theory: why goals lead to behavior change
DEPAD Directive, Energizing, Persistence, Arousal + Discovery
3 Key Risk factors for heart disease
high BP, high cholesterol, smoking (half of all Americans have at least one)
What is the "silent killer?"
high blood pressure (hypertension)
Adults who have what have a higher risk of death from heart disease?
Diabetes
5 D's of Appreciative Inquiry
Define Discover Dream Design Destiny
6 diseases/conditions associated with chronic inflammation
CAD, diabetes, obesity, arthritis, cancer, alzheimer's
Social-Cognitive Theory: human behavior is determined by 3 factors
personal, environmental, behavioral
Self-Determination Theory: 3 primary psychological needs
Autonomy, competence, relatedness
Smoking can cause what almost anywhere in the body?
cancer
Smokers are 12-13x more likely to die of what disease than non-smokers?
COPD
In the US, 7 of 10 smokers want to what?
, quit
Americans are addicted to what more than any other drug?
nicotine
People with metabolic syndrome often also have what? (2)
blood clotting and low grade inflammation
3 key risk factors for heart disease
smoking, high cholesterol, high BP
What is the most common form of arthritis and how many people suffer?
osteoarthritis, over 30 million
heart-healthy changes for people with metabolic syndrome (5)
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?
Tobacco use
Social Determinants of Health include (3)
exposure to crime, quality of education, socio-economic conditions
Mental Health is comprised of 3 kinds of well-being
social, psychologial, emotional
5 tips for better sleep hygiene
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)
immune, endocrine, neurological
Adequate sleep is necessary to support what
metabolism of sugar
short sleeper =
less than 6 hrs/night
Verified Correct Answers
Locke + Latham Theory: why goals lead to behavior change
DEPAD Directive, Energizing, Persistence, Arousal + Discovery
3 Key Risk factors for heart disease
high BP, high cholesterol, smoking (half of all Americans have at least one)
What is the "silent killer?"
high blood pressure (hypertension)
Adults who have what have a higher risk of death from heart disease?
Diabetes
5 D's of Appreciative Inquiry
Define Discover Dream Design Destiny
6 diseases/conditions associated with chronic inflammation
CAD, diabetes, obesity, arthritis, cancer, alzheimer's
Social-Cognitive Theory: human behavior is determined by 3 factors
personal, environmental, behavioral
Self-Determination Theory: 3 primary psychological needs
Autonomy, competence, relatedness
Smoking can cause what almost anywhere in the body?
cancer
Smokers are 12-13x more likely to die of what disease than non-smokers?
COPD
In the US, 7 of 10 smokers want to what?
, quit
Americans are addicted to what more than any other drug?
nicotine
People with metabolic syndrome often also have what? (2)
blood clotting and low grade inflammation
3 key risk factors for heart disease
smoking, high cholesterol, high BP
What is the most common form of arthritis and how many people suffer?
osteoarthritis, over 30 million
heart-healthy changes for people with metabolic syndrome (5)
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?
Tobacco use
Social Determinants of Health include (3)
exposure to crime, quality of education, socio-economic conditions
Mental Health is comprised of 3 kinds of well-being
social, psychologial, emotional
5 tips for better sleep hygiene
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)
immune, endocrine, neurological
Adequate sleep is necessary to support what
metabolism of sugar
short sleeper =
less than 6 hrs/night
