Ch01
Student: ___________________________________________________________________________
1. The WHO definition of health is
A. a state of complete physical, mental, and social well-being, and not merely the absence of disease or
infirmity.
B. a state of being sound and whole, generally in reference to the body.
C a condition with multiple dimensions that falls on a continuum from negative health, characterized by
. illness and premature death, to positive health.
D. illness or injury.
2. The six dimensions of wellness include
A. physical, emotional, intellectual, financial, occupational, and spiritual.
B. emotional, mental, intellectual, spiritual, psychological, and financial.
C. intellectual, social, spiritual, environmental, emotional, and physical.
D. social, intellectual, physical, emotional, financial, and spiritual.
3. The leading cause of death for Americans is
A. cancer.
B. stroke.
C. unintentional injuries (accidents).
D. heart disease.
4. The leading cause of death for young adults is
A. cancer.
B. stroke.
C. unintentional injuries (accidents).
D. heart disease.
5. Another name for a communicable disease is
A. heart disease.
B. infectious disease.
C. cancer.
D. risk factor.
6. A noncommunicable disease can also be called
A. a communicable disease.
B. a chronic disease.
C. an infectious disease.
D. an environmental disease.
7. Chronic diseases include
A. diabetes.
B. HIV.
C. hepatitis.
D. influenza.
8. A risk factor that can be changed is
A. age.
B. excess body weight.
C. height.
D. genes.
,9. The leading cause of preventable death in the United States is
A. alcohol.
B. drug use.
C. tobacco.
D. obesity.
10. Obesity does NOT contribute to which of the following health conditions?
A. cancer
B. heart disease
C. diabetes
D. HIV
11. Which of the following is a benefit of being physically active?
A. lowering self-esteem and mood
B. increasing anxiety and stress
C. sleeping better
D. living a more sedentary lifestyle
12. Elements of a healthy diet include
A. eating more sugary foods and drinks.
B. eating more fruits, vegetables, and whole grains.
C. increasing overall energy intake with decreasing physical activity level.
D. restricting the foods you eat.
13. Coping strategies to deal with stress include
A. cutting back on sleep.
B. exercise and relaxation techniques.
C. alcohol and tobacco.
D. overeating.
14. Preventing motor vehicle accidents includes all of the following EXCEPT
A. tailgating.
B. decreasing speed.
C. wearing seatbelts.
D. using turn signals when changing lanes.
15. Which the following is NOT a task of self-care?
A. visiting the dentist and doctor
B. washing your hands frequently
C. eating healthy foods
D. understanding the results of medical studies
16. Environmental wellness can include
A. living with high pollution levels.
B. recycling and disposing of hazardous waste properly.
C. getting plenty of sun.
D. driving more.
17. Critical thinking skills for health and wellness can include
A. diagnosing illnesses on the Web.
B. following the doctor's orders.
C. reading food and drug labels.
D. following the guidelines of the latest research study.
18. Critical thinking skills for health and wellness can assist you in
A. diagnosing illnesses on the Web.
B. following the doctor's orders.
C. reading food and drug labels.
D. following the guidelines of the latest research study.
,19. Which of the following is true concerning clinical studies?
A. They establish cause-and-effect relationships.
B. They do not provide special treatments to participants.
C. They observe a group of people over time.
D. They find answers using animals.
20. Which of the following can help people assess their risk for a particular disease?
A. learning their family history
B. eating right
C. talking to friends
D. exercising
21. Factors that influence wellness are
A. highly dependent on family history.
B. highly dependent on physical hazards.
C. dependent on a mix of biological, behavioral, and cultural factors.
D. highly dependent on gender.
22. Disparities in health care in the United States can be attributed to several factors, including
A. easy access to quality health care.
B. lack of health insurance.
C. an influx of health care services.
D. health promotion campaigns.
23. Health and wellness have the same meaning.
True False
24. A communicable disease can be contracted from another individual.
True False
25. Another name for a communicable disease is an infectious disease.
True False
26. People with chronic diseases must often adapt their lives to accommodate the symptoms and effects of
the disease.
True False
27. Noncommunicable diseases are caused by pathogens.
True False
28. In the developed world, people are more likely to die from diseases associated with a shortage of
necessities and basic public health measures.
True False
29. In the developing world, people are more likely to die from diseases associated with abundance.
True False
30. A chronic disease develops from a specific risk factor.
True False
31. Cigarette smoking is estimated to be responsible for less than $100 million in annual health-related
economic losses in the United States.
True False
32. Smoking kills thousands of nonsmokers every year.
True False
33. Smoking kills about 1 million Americans per year.
True False
, 34. On average, drivers spend about 50% of their driving time on the telephone.
True False
35. Motor vehicle accidents are the leading cause of death for Americans 35 and younger.
True False
36. Eliminating distractions while driving is a preventive safety practice.
True False
37. The most common source of radiation exposure is X-rays.
True False
38. Having a high level of intellectual wellness can help you navigate the health care system.
True False
39. Relative risk is a ratio or percentage that states the comparative risk between two groups.
True False
Student: ___________________________________________________________________________
1. The WHO definition of health is
A. a state of complete physical, mental, and social well-being, and not merely the absence of disease or
infirmity.
B. a state of being sound and whole, generally in reference to the body.
C a condition with multiple dimensions that falls on a continuum from negative health, characterized by
. illness and premature death, to positive health.
D. illness or injury.
2. The six dimensions of wellness include
A. physical, emotional, intellectual, financial, occupational, and spiritual.
B. emotional, mental, intellectual, spiritual, psychological, and financial.
C. intellectual, social, spiritual, environmental, emotional, and physical.
D. social, intellectual, physical, emotional, financial, and spiritual.
3. The leading cause of death for Americans is
A. cancer.
B. stroke.
C. unintentional injuries (accidents).
D. heart disease.
4. The leading cause of death for young adults is
A. cancer.
B. stroke.
C. unintentional injuries (accidents).
D. heart disease.
5. Another name for a communicable disease is
A. heart disease.
B. infectious disease.
C. cancer.
D. risk factor.
6. A noncommunicable disease can also be called
A. a communicable disease.
B. a chronic disease.
C. an infectious disease.
D. an environmental disease.
7. Chronic diseases include
A. diabetes.
B. HIV.
C. hepatitis.
D. influenza.
8. A risk factor that can be changed is
A. age.
B. excess body weight.
C. height.
D. genes.
,9. The leading cause of preventable death in the United States is
A. alcohol.
B. drug use.
C. tobacco.
D. obesity.
10. Obesity does NOT contribute to which of the following health conditions?
A. cancer
B. heart disease
C. diabetes
D. HIV
11. Which of the following is a benefit of being physically active?
A. lowering self-esteem and mood
B. increasing anxiety and stress
C. sleeping better
D. living a more sedentary lifestyle
12. Elements of a healthy diet include
A. eating more sugary foods and drinks.
B. eating more fruits, vegetables, and whole grains.
C. increasing overall energy intake with decreasing physical activity level.
D. restricting the foods you eat.
13. Coping strategies to deal with stress include
A. cutting back on sleep.
B. exercise and relaxation techniques.
C. alcohol and tobacco.
D. overeating.
14. Preventing motor vehicle accidents includes all of the following EXCEPT
A. tailgating.
B. decreasing speed.
C. wearing seatbelts.
D. using turn signals when changing lanes.
15. Which the following is NOT a task of self-care?
A. visiting the dentist and doctor
B. washing your hands frequently
C. eating healthy foods
D. understanding the results of medical studies
16. Environmental wellness can include
A. living with high pollution levels.
B. recycling and disposing of hazardous waste properly.
C. getting plenty of sun.
D. driving more.
17. Critical thinking skills for health and wellness can include
A. diagnosing illnesses on the Web.
B. following the doctor's orders.
C. reading food and drug labels.
D. following the guidelines of the latest research study.
18. Critical thinking skills for health and wellness can assist you in
A. diagnosing illnesses on the Web.
B. following the doctor's orders.
C. reading food and drug labels.
D. following the guidelines of the latest research study.
,19. Which of the following is true concerning clinical studies?
A. They establish cause-and-effect relationships.
B. They do not provide special treatments to participants.
C. They observe a group of people over time.
D. They find answers using animals.
20. Which of the following can help people assess their risk for a particular disease?
A. learning their family history
B. eating right
C. talking to friends
D. exercising
21. Factors that influence wellness are
A. highly dependent on family history.
B. highly dependent on physical hazards.
C. dependent on a mix of biological, behavioral, and cultural factors.
D. highly dependent on gender.
22. Disparities in health care in the United States can be attributed to several factors, including
A. easy access to quality health care.
B. lack of health insurance.
C. an influx of health care services.
D. health promotion campaigns.
23. Health and wellness have the same meaning.
True False
24. A communicable disease can be contracted from another individual.
True False
25. Another name for a communicable disease is an infectious disease.
True False
26. People with chronic diseases must often adapt their lives to accommodate the symptoms and effects of
the disease.
True False
27. Noncommunicable diseases are caused by pathogens.
True False
28. In the developed world, people are more likely to die from diseases associated with a shortage of
necessities and basic public health measures.
True False
29. In the developing world, people are more likely to die from diseases associated with abundance.
True False
30. A chronic disease develops from a specific risk factor.
True False
31. Cigarette smoking is estimated to be responsible for less than $100 million in annual health-related
economic losses in the United States.
True False
32. Smoking kills thousands of nonsmokers every year.
True False
33. Smoking kills about 1 million Americans per year.
True False
, 34. On average, drivers spend about 50% of their driving time on the telephone.
True False
35. Motor vehicle accidents are the leading cause of death for Americans 35 and younger.
True False
36. Eliminating distractions while driving is a preventive safety practice.
True False
37. The most common source of radiation exposure is X-rays.
True False
38. Having a high level of intellectual wellness can help you navigate the health care system.
True False
39. Relative risk is a ratio or percentage that states the comparative risk between two groups.
True False
