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Which of the following body circumferences is most strongly associated with risk of
heart disease and diabetes?
A) waist circumference
B) chest circumference
C) hip circumference
D) thigh circumference - CORRECT ANSWER A) waist circumference
According to cancer experts, what percentage of cancers could be prevented by being
physically active and eating a healthy diet?
A)one-quarter
B) one-third
C) one-half
D) three-quarters - CORRECT ANSWER B) one-third
Of the following, the best way to reduce your risk of contracting an infectious disease it
to:
A) cough or sneeze into your sleeve
B) eat healthy and take vitamin C pills when you are stressed
C) keep your hands away from your face
D) engage in regular physical activity - CORRECT ANSWER C) keep your hands
away from your face
Which of the following living environments would likely increase your chances of
suffering from seasonal affective disorder (SAD)?
A) A northern state that experiences harsh winters
B) A large city in California
C) A Caribbean beach town
D) A rural area in a southern state - CORRECT ANSWER A) A northern state that
experiences harsh winters
The six dimensions of wellness:
A) affect health independently of each other.
B) interact continuously.
C) seldom influence one another.
D) affect either only the mind or the body. - CORRECT ANSWER B) interact
continuously
,Which statement BEST summarizes the association between exercise and improved
immunity?
A) Long-term, heavy exercisers get the most gain in immunity versus those who
exercise only moderately.
B) Moderate-intensity exercise temporarily increases the number of white blood cells,
thereby boosting immunity.
C) Regular exercise does not have any correlation to a healthy immune system.
D) The most significant improvements in immunity are seen when a moderate exerciser
begins a more intense exercise program. - CORRECT ANSWER A) Long-term,
heavy exercisers get the most gain in immunity versus those who exercise only
moderately.
What "percentage" on food labels is considered LOW? - CORRECT ANSWER less
than or equal to 5%
What "percentage" on food labels is considered HIGH? - CORRECT ANSWER
more than or equal to 25%
Among American adults, the second most commonly abused type of drug, after
marijuana, is (hint: think about all the statistics we reviewed related to this!)
A) Inhalants
B) Erogenic drugs
C) Over-the-counter drugs
D) Prescription drugs - CORRECT ANSWER D) Prescription drugs
Family consists of:
A) people related by blood who share a few main characteristics
B) a group of people who share the same interests
C) a network of people that provides support, security, and a sense of belonging
D) blood relatives with whom we grew up - CORRECT ANSWER C) a network of
people that provides support, security, and a sense of belonging
Treatment approaches for college students who develop drug addictions include all of
the following approaches EXCEPT:
A) private therapy
B) group therapy
C) extrasensory perception therapy
D) nutrition counseling - CORRECT ANSWER C) extrasensory perception therapy
Which of the following is NOT true about a smoker's risk for cardiovascular disease?
,A) Smokers have a 70% higher death rate from heart disease than do non-smokers
B) Daily cigar smoking increases the risk of heart attack and stroke by 10%
C) Smoking contributes to heart disease by adding the equivalent of 10 years of aging
to the arteries
D) Smokers are twice as likely to suffer strokes - CORRECT ANSWER B) Daily
cigar smoking increase the risk of heart attack and stroke by 10%
This is one of the most common bacterial STIs in the U.S. A typical symptom in infected
males is a white, milky discharge and painful urination. Most women do not experience
symptoms although pain during urination is possible.
A) Chlamydia
B) Gonorrhea
C) Syphilis
D) Trichomoniasis - CORRECT ANSWER B) Gonorrhea
The perfect use failure rate of male condoms is (choose the best answer):
A) 2%
B) 9%
C) 18%
D) 30% - CORRECT ANSWER 2%
The interaction of two or more drugs in which the effects of the individual drugs are
compounded or multiplied is:
A) antagonism
B) synergism
C) intolerance
D) cross-tolerance - CORRECT ANSWER B) synergism
Using a drug for a purpose other than that which it is intended is:
A) drug misuse
B) drug abuse
C) drug use
D) drug tolerance - CORRECT ANSWER A) drug misuse
Eating food when drinking alcohol:
A) slows alcohol absorption
B) speeds up alcohol absorption
C) decreases the absorption of nutrients in food
, D) increases the absorption of nutrients in food - CORRECT ANSWER A) slows
alcohol absorption
The depressant effects of alcohol become apparent at a blood alcohol concentration of:
A)0.02%
B) 0.06%
C) 0.08%
D) 0.10% - CORRECT ANSWER D) 0.10%
Of the following population groups, which has the highest rate of smoking?
A) Asian
B) White, non-Hispanic
C) Black, non-Hispanic
D) Native American - CORRECT ANSWER D) Native American
After not smoking for 2 weeks to 3 months, all of the following will occur EXCEPT:
A) circulation improves
B) walking becomes easier
C) lung function increases up to 30%
D)excess risk of coronary (heart) disease is half that of a smoker - CORRECT
ANSWER D) excess risk of coronary (heart) disease is half that of a smoker
In some places in Canada, the government has set up "safe injection sites" giving
addicts clean syringes, and medical supervision when they "shoot up" with drugs. This
is and example of a/an:
A) antidrug law enforcement initiative
B) treatment service
C)harm reduction strategy
D) border surveillance agency - CORRECT ANSWER C) harm reduction strategy
David spends four hours a day lifting weights and is at the point of obsession about his
fitness routine to the extent that he will miss classes and outings with friends so he can
go to the gym. He most likely suffers from which of the following disorders?
A) bipolar disorder
B) anorexia nervosa
C) exercise addiction
D) bulimia - CORRECT ANSWER C) exercise addiction
Which of the following STIs cannot be treated with antibiotics? (Hint: Viruses cannot be
treated with antibiotics!)