WGU - HEALTH, FITNESS, AND WELLNESS C458 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

WGU - HEALTH, FITNESS, AND
WELLNESS C458 QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS
Which6immune6system6structure6is6the6site6where6white6blood6cells6gain6the6ability6to6
chemically6identify6specific6foreign6agents?6-6ANSWERS--Thymus6gland

The6body6system6forms6a6protective6barrier6-6ANSWERS--Integumentary6system

The6body6system6that6regulates6body6temperature6-6ANSWERS--
Both6integumentary6and6central6nervous6system

The6body6system6that6controls6blood6pressure6-6ANSWERS--Central6nervous6system

The6body6system6that6regulates6thirst6and6hunger6-6ANSWERS--
Central6nervous6system

The6body6system6that6regulates6muscle6coordination6-6ANSWERS--
Central6nervous6system

A6postmenopausal6female6with6a6body6mass6index6of6336smokes6approximately6two6
packs6of6cigarettes6per6day.6The6individual6has6no6children6and6exercises6rarely.6Duri
ng6a6routine6physical6exam,6a6physician6found6a6small6lump6near6the6left6breast.6Whic
h6two6health6conditions6are6of6concern?6-6ANSWERS--
Cancer6&6Cardiovascular6disease

A6sanitation6worker6was6experiencing6headaches,6fever,6fatigue,6stiff6joints,6nausea,6
vomiting,6and6diarrhea.6After6going6to6the6doctor,6the6individual6was6diagnosed6with6h
epatitis6A.6Which6approach6prevents6this6type6of6infection?6-6ANSWERS--
Getting6a6vaccination

Adult6one-rescuer6CPR6-6ANSWERS--
Dial69116and6get6Automated6External6Defibrillator6(AED)6if6available

Adult6foreign-body6airway6obstruction6-6ANSWERS--Use6abdominal6thrust

Infant6one-rescuer6CPR6-6ANSWERS--
Use6two6or6three6fingers6for6chest6compressions

Infant6foreign-body6airway6obstruction6-6ANSWERS--
Put6victim's6face6and6head6in6a6downward6position

What6are6recommended6ways6to6maintain6proper6oral6hygiene?6-6ANSWERS--
Having6dental6checkups6twice6a6year
Brushing6teeth6after6each6meal
Using6fluoride6toothpaste

, What6are6some6effects6of6aerobic6exercise6on6cardiorespiratory6fitness?6-
6ANSWERS--Increases6amount6of6oxygen6inhaled

Enables6more6blood6to6be6pumped6with6each6stroke6of6the6heart
Increases6number6of6capillaries6in6trained6skeletal6muscles

Which6of6the6following6are6common6consequences6of6physical6inactivity6in6our6society
?6-6ANSWERS--Increased6incidence6of6childhood6obesity
Increased6healthcare6costs
Decreased6number6of6healthy6years6of6life

Which6sleep6stage6is6also6known6as6deep6sleep6and6occurs6in6longer6periods6during6t
he6first6half6of6the6night?6-6ANSWERS--Stage63

What6is6the6recommended6amount6of6sleep6per6day6for6a6child6between66-
136years6old?6-6ANSWERS--9-116hours

Which6food6should6be6washed6to6prevent6the6spread6of6bacteria?6-6ANSWERS--
Cucumbers

When6should6a6person6wash6their6hands6to6prevent6the6spread6of6bacteria?6-
6ANSWERS--After 6preparing6food



Why6would6a6dietician6recommend6eating6whole-
grain6products6over6refined6products?6-6ANSWERS--
More6fiber,6vitamins,6and6minerals

Which6food6item6is6considered6a6healthy6snack6choice?6-6ANSWERS--Trail6mix

Which6food6item6do6vegans6include6in6their6diet?6-6ANSWERS--Nuts

Which6reaction6is6common6with6food6allergies?6-6ANSWERS--Difficulty6breathing

Provide6the6elements6in6nutrition6that6are6the6most6significant6source6of6energy6-
6ANSWERS--Carbohydrates



Provide6the6elements6in6nutrition6that6maintain6and6promote6cell6growth6-
6ANSWERS--Proteins



Support6the6body's6ability6to6store6energy6for6later6use6-6ANSWERS--Fats

Provide6the6energy6source6for6brain6metabolism6-6ANSWERS--Carbohydrates

Provide6reparative6mechanisms6for6cells6-6ANSWERS--Proteins

Provide6key6functions6in6hormone6regulation6-6ANSWERS--Fats

Which6is6the6basic6measure6of6energy6in6a6food6substance?6-6ANSWERS--Calorie