HEALTH, FITNESS, AND WELLNESS PRE-ASSESSMENT
UPDATED QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
Question:
1. Which structure helps protect the body against specific for-eign agents?
Answer:
Thymus gland
Question:
2. Match each function with the corresponding body system.
Answer:
Forms a protective barrier-Integumentary system Controls blood pressure-Central nervous system
Regulates body temperature-Both integumentary and central nervous system Regulates thirst and
hunger-Central nervous system Regulates muscle coordination- Central nervous system
Question:
3. A postmenopausal female with a body mass index of 33 smokes approximate-ly two packs of
cigarettes per day. The individual has no children and exercises rarely. During a routine phys-ical
exam, a physician found a small lump near the left breast. Which two health con-ditions are of
concern?
Answer:
Cancer Cardiovascular disease
Question:
4. A sanitation worker was ex-periencing headaches, fever, fatigue, stiff joints, nausea, vomiting, and
diarrhea. After going to the doctor, the in-dividual was diagnosed with hepatitis A. Which approach
prevents this type of infec-tion?
Answer:
Getting a vaccination
Question:
5. What are some effects of aer-obic exercise on cardiorespi-ratory fitness?Choose 3 an-swers
Answer:
Enables more blood to be pumped with each stroke of the heart Increases number of capillaries in
trained skeletal muscles Increases amount of oxygen inhaled
Question:
6. Which of the following are common consequences of physical inactivity in our soci-ety?Choose 3
answers
Answer:
Increased incidence of childhood obesity Increased healthcare costs Decreased number of healthy
years of life
Question:
7. When should conventional CPR be used?
Answer:
For an infant who stops breathing
, Question:
8. What are recommended ways to maintain proper oral hygiene?Choose 3 answers
Answer:
Having dental checkups twice a year Brushing teeth after each meal Using fluoride toothpaste
Question:
9. Which sleep stage is also known as deep sleep and oc-curs in longer periods during the first half of
the night?
Answer:
Stage 3
Question:
10. What is the recommended amount of sleep per day for a child between 6-13 years old?
Answer:
9-11 hours
Question:
11. Match the functions of car-bohydrates, proteins, or fats with the corresponding nutri-ent.Select
your answer from the pull-down list.
Answer:
Provide the elements in nutrition that are the most significant source of energy-Carbohydrates
Provide the elements in nutrition that maintain and promote cell growth- Proteins Support the body's
ability to store energy for later use- Fats Provide the energy source for brain metabolism-
Carbohydrates Provide reparative mechanisms for cells- Proteins Provide key functions in hormone
regulation- Fats
Question:
12. Which is the basic measure of energy in a food substance?
Answer:
Calorie
Question:
13. Why would a dietician rec-ommend eating whole-grain products over refined prod-ucts?
Answer:
More fiber, vitamins, and minerals
Question:
14. Which food item is consid-ered a healthy snack choice?
Answer:
Trail mix
Question:
15. Which food item do vegans include in their diet?
Answer:
Nuts
UPDATED QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
Question:
1. Which structure helps protect the body against specific for-eign agents?
Answer:
Thymus gland
Question:
2. Match each function with the corresponding body system.
Answer:
Forms a protective barrier-Integumentary system Controls blood pressure-Central nervous system
Regulates body temperature-Both integumentary and central nervous system Regulates thirst and
hunger-Central nervous system Regulates muscle coordination- Central nervous system
Question:
3. A postmenopausal female with a body mass index of 33 smokes approximate-ly two packs of
cigarettes per day. The individual has no children and exercises rarely. During a routine phys-ical
exam, a physician found a small lump near the left breast. Which two health con-ditions are of
concern?
Answer:
Cancer Cardiovascular disease
Question:
4. A sanitation worker was ex-periencing headaches, fever, fatigue, stiff joints, nausea, vomiting, and
diarrhea. After going to the doctor, the in-dividual was diagnosed with hepatitis A. Which approach
prevents this type of infec-tion?
Answer:
Getting a vaccination
Question:
5. What are some effects of aer-obic exercise on cardiorespi-ratory fitness?Choose 3 an-swers
Answer:
Enables more blood to be pumped with each stroke of the heart Increases number of capillaries in
trained skeletal muscles Increases amount of oxygen inhaled
Question:
6. Which of the following are common consequences of physical inactivity in our soci-ety?Choose 3
answers
Answer:
Increased incidence of childhood obesity Increased healthcare costs Decreased number of healthy
years of life
Question:
7. When should conventional CPR be used?
Answer:
For an infant who stops breathing
, Question:
8. What are recommended ways to maintain proper oral hygiene?Choose 3 answers
Answer:
Having dental checkups twice a year Brushing teeth after each meal Using fluoride toothpaste
Question:
9. Which sleep stage is also known as deep sleep and oc-curs in longer periods during the first half of
the night?
Answer:
Stage 3
Question:
10. What is the recommended amount of sleep per day for a child between 6-13 years old?
Answer:
9-11 hours
Question:
11. Match the functions of car-bohydrates, proteins, or fats with the corresponding nutri-ent.Select
your answer from the pull-down list.
Answer:
Provide the elements in nutrition that are the most significant source of energy-Carbohydrates
Provide the elements in nutrition that maintain and promote cell growth- Proteins Support the body's
ability to store energy for later use- Fats Provide the energy source for brain metabolism-
Carbohydrates Provide reparative mechanisms for cells- Proteins Provide key functions in hormone
regulation- Fats
Question:
12. Which is the basic measure of energy in a food substance?
Answer:
Calorie
Question:
13. Why would a dietician rec-ommend eating whole-grain products over refined prod-ucts?
Answer:
More fiber, vitamins, and minerals
Question:
14. Which food item is consid-ered a healthy snack choice?
Answer:
Trail mix
Question:
15. Which food item do vegans include in their diet?
Answer:
Nuts
