NUR 101 Health midterm exam
According to My Plate, what should your plate look like? - correct answerHalf your plate
should be fruit and vegetables - the other half of your plate should have grains and
proteins. Dairy should be included as well.
Carcinogens cause - correct answercancer
Compared to cigarettes, how much nicotine is in smokeless tobacco? - correct
answerUp to 3 times the nicotine of one cigarette.
Describe binge drinking. - correct answerConsuming many alcoholic drinks in one
sitting.
Describe carbohydrates, fats and proteins. - correct answerCarbohydrates are nutrients
that supply most energy for your body, fats supply some energy, form cells, maintain
body temperature and protect your nerves, proteins help grow and repair body tissue.
Describe depression. What are some of the symptoms? - correct answerPeople with
depression may feel sad and hopeless for months. Some symptoms are change in
appetite, sleep patterns, loss of interest in normal activities, repeated thoughts of
suicide or death.
Describe smokeless tobacco. - correct answerTobacco that is chewed or sniffed.
Describe the difference between drug synergism and drug antagonism. - correct
answerDrug antagonism is when 2 drugs are taken and the effect is canceled out by the
other drug. Drug synergism is when 2 drugs taken together produce effects greater than
those when taken alone.
Describe the effects on the brain from a hallucinogen - correct answerHallucinogens
overload the brain with sensory information, causing a distorted sense of reality.
Describe the factors that influence a person's BAC if they have been drinking. - correct
answerType of alcohol / Rate of consumption, Gender, Body size.
Describe the self injury behavior known as cutting. Explain why individuals might injure
themselves on purpose. - correct answerCutting is the use of a sharp object to
intentionally cut or scratch one's body deep enough to bleed. An individual might use
this as an unhealthy way to cope with emotions, stress or traumatic events.
Describe the short term effects (immediate effects) of alcohol on the body. - correct
answerHeart rate and blood pressure increase, kidneys produce more urine, brain
activity slows down, coordination becomes impaired, sensations and perceptions
become less clear, reflexes are sluggish, may vomit.
, Describe the term health literacy - correct answerA person's capacity to learn about and
understand basic health information and services, and to use these resources to
promote one's health and wellness.
Describe what effects marijuana has on the body that would make it difficult to drive. -
correct answerIt is not safe to drive when using marijuana because perceptions are
distorted, there is difficulty thinking, loss of motor coordination and feelings of anxiety or
paranoia.
How are food ingredients listed on a food label? In what order? - correct answerorder?
Ingredients are listed in order by weight, from most to least.
How are mental disorders recognized? - correct answerRecognized by an expert. They
require diagnosis and treatment just like any physical illness or injury.
How can extra dopamine release (during drug use) be harmful? - correct answerThe
extra dopamine released during drug use can cause the user to ignore the harmful
effects of the drug and want to continue using it (crave it).
How can heredity influence your health - correct answerHeredity can affect your skin
color or your risk of developing skin cancer, high blood pressure, breast cancer, or heart
disease.
How can STD's be spread? - correct answerANY form of sexual activity, blood to blood
contact from drug use.
How does someone know if they have HIV? - correct answerThey have had a blood test
for antibodies to HIV.
How effective are condoms in preventing pregnancy and infection? - correct
answerCondoms are very effective in preventing pregnancy and infection when used
correctly. They are not 100% effective.
How many minutes a day should teens exercise? - correct answer60 minutes
In regards to your health, what types of risk factors can you control and cannot control -
correct answerYou can control your level of physical activity, intake of certain foods, use
of tobacco, alcohol and other drugs, your choice of friends. You cannot control the color
of your skin, or other factors that are a part of your heredity, or risk factors in your
environment.
List some things you can do if someone offers you drugs. - correct answerPractice
refusal skills, seek help from an adult if needed, remove yourself if saying no is not
enough.
According to My Plate, what should your plate look like? - correct answerHalf your plate
should be fruit and vegetables - the other half of your plate should have grains and
proteins. Dairy should be included as well.
Carcinogens cause - correct answercancer
Compared to cigarettes, how much nicotine is in smokeless tobacco? - correct
answerUp to 3 times the nicotine of one cigarette.
Describe binge drinking. - correct answerConsuming many alcoholic drinks in one
sitting.
Describe carbohydrates, fats and proteins. - correct answerCarbohydrates are nutrients
that supply most energy for your body, fats supply some energy, form cells, maintain
body temperature and protect your nerves, proteins help grow and repair body tissue.
Describe depression. What are some of the symptoms? - correct answerPeople with
depression may feel sad and hopeless for months. Some symptoms are change in
appetite, sleep patterns, loss of interest in normal activities, repeated thoughts of
suicide or death.
Describe smokeless tobacco. - correct answerTobacco that is chewed or sniffed.
Describe the difference between drug synergism and drug antagonism. - correct
answerDrug antagonism is when 2 drugs are taken and the effect is canceled out by the
other drug. Drug synergism is when 2 drugs taken together produce effects greater than
those when taken alone.
Describe the effects on the brain from a hallucinogen - correct answerHallucinogens
overload the brain with sensory information, causing a distorted sense of reality.
Describe the factors that influence a person's BAC if they have been drinking. - correct
answerType of alcohol / Rate of consumption, Gender, Body size.
Describe the self injury behavior known as cutting. Explain why individuals might injure
themselves on purpose. - correct answerCutting is the use of a sharp object to
intentionally cut or scratch one's body deep enough to bleed. An individual might use
this as an unhealthy way to cope with emotions, stress or traumatic events.
Describe the short term effects (immediate effects) of alcohol on the body. - correct
answerHeart rate and blood pressure increase, kidneys produce more urine, brain
activity slows down, coordination becomes impaired, sensations and perceptions
become less clear, reflexes are sluggish, may vomit.
, Describe the term health literacy - correct answerA person's capacity to learn about and
understand basic health information and services, and to use these resources to
promote one's health and wellness.
Describe what effects marijuana has on the body that would make it difficult to drive. -
correct answerIt is not safe to drive when using marijuana because perceptions are
distorted, there is difficulty thinking, loss of motor coordination and feelings of anxiety or
paranoia.
How are food ingredients listed on a food label? In what order? - correct answerorder?
Ingredients are listed in order by weight, from most to least.
How are mental disorders recognized? - correct answerRecognized by an expert. They
require diagnosis and treatment just like any physical illness or injury.
How can extra dopamine release (during drug use) be harmful? - correct answerThe
extra dopamine released during drug use can cause the user to ignore the harmful
effects of the drug and want to continue using it (crave it).
How can heredity influence your health - correct answerHeredity can affect your skin
color or your risk of developing skin cancer, high blood pressure, breast cancer, or heart
disease.
How can STD's be spread? - correct answerANY form of sexual activity, blood to blood
contact from drug use.
How does someone know if they have HIV? - correct answerThey have had a blood test
for antibodies to HIV.
How effective are condoms in preventing pregnancy and infection? - correct
answerCondoms are very effective in preventing pregnancy and infection when used
correctly. They are not 100% effective.
How many minutes a day should teens exercise? - correct answer60 minutes
In regards to your health, what types of risk factors can you control and cannot control -
correct answerYou can control your level of physical activity, intake of certain foods, use
of tobacco, alcohol and other drugs, your choice of friends. You cannot control the color
of your skin, or other factors that are a part of your heredity, or risk factors in your
environment.
List some things you can do if someone offers you drugs. - correct answerPractice
refusal skills, seek help from an adult if needed, remove yourself if saying no is not
enough.
