HEALTH CUMULATIVE PRACTICE EXAM QUESTIONS
AND ANSWERS SURE A+
✔✔Talia feels isolated at school. She learns that her mom had depression. What is one
type of risk factor for depression that Talia has? - ✔✔hereditary
✔✔Mika's friends are always eating food from his lunch, and he rarely gets enough to
eat. What can Mika do to set healthy boundaries with his friends? - ✔✔ask his friends to
swap food rather than just eating his food
✔✔What is a characteristic of total body fat? - ✔✔It can be used to determine body
mass percentage.
✔✔Which gland in the endocrine system primarily controls the body's response to a
stressful situation? - ✔✔adrenal
✔✔Several workers have been injured from slip-and-fall hazards. What can a business
do to reduce these injuries? - ✔✔Offer workplace training about cleaning up spills.
✔✔Which statement describes a substance-free lifestyle? - ✔✔Teeth, gums, skin, and
hair all benefit from a substance-free lifestyle.
✔✔Which is a physical benefit of practicing abstinence? - ✔✔eliminates risk of
pregnancy
✔✔Which factor indicates that a situation is risky? - ✔✔Illegal activities are taking place.
✔✔Which characteristic applies to mentally healthy people? - ✔✔accept life's
disappointments
, ✔✔Which statement correctly describes the fetal development process? - ✔✔To ensure
proper growth, a fertilized egg must implant in the wall of the uterus.
✔✔Which is a condition that should be considered when purchasing food that is safe? -
✔✔The sell-by date should not be expired.
✔✔Which action is a part of good social hygiene? - ✔✔showering more often
✔✔Amelie wants to make her home as safe as possible for her family. Which step can
best accomplish this? - ✔✔Test to see whether a carbon monoxide detector works.
✔✔Michael enjoys his granddaughter's positive attitude. Which characteristic of a
healthy relationship does this describe? - ✔✔showing appreciation
✔✔Ian is under immense pressure from his friends to smoke with them. Which
statement should he make to refuse smoking and ensure he will not be tempted to
smoke? - ✔✔"No, I am going to the library. Want to join me?"
✔✔Which type of drug increases the activity of the body's nervous system? -
✔✔stimulant
✔✔Which is a characteristic of an upstander? - ✔✔action-oriented
✔✔Which statement describes a personal pressure that is commonly associated with
tobacco or nicotine use? - ✔✔Tobacco is recognized as a good stress reliever.
✔✔What symptom is an indicator of nicotine withdrawal? - ✔✔chronic headaches
✔✔Which indicates that someone has a positive body image? - ✔✔takes pride in the
way he or she looks
✔✔Which set of symptoms describes the short-term effects of marijuana? - ✔✔altered
senses with difficulty in thinking and impaired memory
✔✔Nicholas's family enjoys many family activities during the summer. How can his
mom best encourage sun safety? - ✔✔by giving Nicholas his hat and sunglasses when
going outside
✔✔Which sexually transmitted infection (STI) has no cure? - ✔✔herpes
✔✔Enzo is a teenager in a healthy nuclear family. Which effect is most likely to result
from Enzo's upbringing? - ✔✔He will be more likely to experience greater academic
achievement.
AND ANSWERS SURE A+
✔✔Talia feels isolated at school. She learns that her mom had depression. What is one
type of risk factor for depression that Talia has? - ✔✔hereditary
✔✔Mika's friends are always eating food from his lunch, and he rarely gets enough to
eat. What can Mika do to set healthy boundaries with his friends? - ✔✔ask his friends to
swap food rather than just eating his food
✔✔What is a characteristic of total body fat? - ✔✔It can be used to determine body
mass percentage.
✔✔Which gland in the endocrine system primarily controls the body's response to a
stressful situation? - ✔✔adrenal
✔✔Several workers have been injured from slip-and-fall hazards. What can a business
do to reduce these injuries? - ✔✔Offer workplace training about cleaning up spills.
✔✔Which statement describes a substance-free lifestyle? - ✔✔Teeth, gums, skin, and
hair all benefit from a substance-free lifestyle.
✔✔Which is a physical benefit of practicing abstinence? - ✔✔eliminates risk of
pregnancy
✔✔Which factor indicates that a situation is risky? - ✔✔Illegal activities are taking place.
✔✔Which characteristic applies to mentally healthy people? - ✔✔accept life's
disappointments
, ✔✔Which statement correctly describes the fetal development process? - ✔✔To ensure
proper growth, a fertilized egg must implant in the wall of the uterus.
✔✔Which is a condition that should be considered when purchasing food that is safe? -
✔✔The sell-by date should not be expired.
✔✔Which action is a part of good social hygiene? - ✔✔showering more often
✔✔Amelie wants to make her home as safe as possible for her family. Which step can
best accomplish this? - ✔✔Test to see whether a carbon monoxide detector works.
✔✔Michael enjoys his granddaughter's positive attitude. Which characteristic of a
healthy relationship does this describe? - ✔✔showing appreciation
✔✔Ian is under immense pressure from his friends to smoke with them. Which
statement should he make to refuse smoking and ensure he will not be tempted to
smoke? - ✔✔"No, I am going to the library. Want to join me?"
✔✔Which type of drug increases the activity of the body's nervous system? -
✔✔stimulant
✔✔Which is a characteristic of an upstander? - ✔✔action-oriented
✔✔Which statement describes a personal pressure that is commonly associated with
tobacco or nicotine use? - ✔✔Tobacco is recognized as a good stress reliever.
✔✔What symptom is an indicator of nicotine withdrawal? - ✔✔chronic headaches
✔✔Which indicates that someone has a positive body image? - ✔✔takes pride in the
way he or she looks
✔✔Which set of symptoms describes the short-term effects of marijuana? - ✔✔altered
senses with difficulty in thinking and impaired memory
✔✔Nicholas's family enjoys many family activities during the summer. How can his
mom best encourage sun safety? - ✔✔by giving Nicholas his hat and sunglasses when
going outside
✔✔Which sexually transmitted infection (STI) has no cure? - ✔✔herpes
✔✔Enzo is a teenager in a healthy nuclear family. Which effect is most likely to result
from Enzo's upbringing? - ✔✔He will be more likely to experience greater academic
achievement.
