End of Semester Review

Always tell the truth

100

Who has the best overall health?

A. a person who is not ill and is physically active

B. a person who lives longer than his or her grandparents

C. a person who balances social, physical, and mental health

D. a person who exercises regularly and is not overweight

C. a person who balances social, physical, and mental health

200

Melanie isn't confident about her looks and suffers from low self-esteem. What should she do?

A. focus on her strong points, stay well-groomed, and remember that looks don't matter as much as she thinks

B. seek antidepressant medication and stop paying so much attention to how she looks

C. take meticulous care of her appearance and avoid going out in public unless she looks her best

A. focus on her strong points, stay well-groomed, and remember that looks don't matter as much as she thinks

300

Which food combination contains the most salt and sugar?

A. a burger and cola

B. cereal and milk

C. pasta and juice

D. salad and soup

A. 

a burger and cola

400

Which food item is a rich source of protein?

A. grains

B. milk

C. fruits

B. milk

500

Dina is diabetic. Which diet would be best for her?

A. a diet that is high in iron, protein, and vegetables

B. a diet that is rich in calcium and phosphorus and low in protein

C. a diet that is rich in whole grains and low in processed grains

C. a diet that is rich in whole grains and low in processed grains

Respect yourself, others and authority

100

Seth is 18 years old, weighs 250 pounds, and is 72 inches tall. Use the formula and chart below to evaluate his weight, and then answer the question.

BMI = Weight (in pounds) ÷ [Height (in inches)]² x 703

BMI categories, general:
Underweight: less than 18.5
Normal weight: 18.5-24.9
Overweight: 25-29.9
Obese: 30 or greater

What does his BMI indicate about Seth's health?

A. He has a slight risk of weight-related diseases.

B. He is at risk of malnutrition.

C. He has a high risk of diabetes and kidney disease.

C. He has a high risk of diabetes and kidney disease.

200

Karen is 17 years old and has a BMI that indicates appropriate weight. She loves to eat all kinds of food.

Which strategy will best help Karen maintain her health?

A. eat nutrient-dense food and engage in regular physical activity

B. start controlling her diet and walk two miles each day

C. avoid food with unsaturated fat and take up a sport like tennis

A. eat nutrient-dense food and engage in regular physical activity

300

Which statement about regular exercise is NOT true?

A. To benefit from physical activity you should find one type of exercise that suits you best and stick to it.

B. Your daily exercise doesn't have to be continuous, 10 minutes here and 15 minutes there can add up.

C. Exercise does not have to mean going to the gym for workouts and playing organized sports.

A. To benefit from physical activity you should find one type of exercise that suits you best and stick to it.

400

Shanelle has been diagnosed with cardiovascular disease. Which exercise option would her doctor most likely recommend?

A. resistance training such as lifting weights

B. flexibility exercise such as yoga or stretching

C. anaerobic exercise such as weightlifting or push-ups

D. aerobic exercise such as running or playing soccer

D. aerobic exercise such as running or playing soccer

500

Felicia developed an infection after stepping on a sharp object. In this scenario, the skin puncture caused by the sharp object was what link in the chain of transmission?

A. susceptible host

B. infectious agent

C. portal of entry

D. reservoir

E. portal of exit

C. portal of entry

Tough times create tough people

100

Use the description bank below to determine the correct order for line of defense description for

1-FIRST LINE OF DEFENSE---_________

2-SECOND LINE OF DEFENSE---________

3-THIRD LINE OF DEFENSE--__________

A-Includes mechanical barriers that prevent
microorganisms from entering the body

B-includes cells and processes that help
remove or neutralize organisms that
have penetrated mechanical barriers

C-a complex defense that recognizes and
reacts to specific organisms

A-a,b,c

B-b,a,c

C-c,b,a

A-a,b,c

200

While cooking, Lisa spills boiling water on her hand. Her skin turns blotchy with blisters. Which type of burn does she have?

A. first-degree burn

B. second-degree burn

C. third-degree burn

B. second-degree burn

300

Ollie wants to sign up with an online social network called TeensMeet, which other kids at school have joined. The TeensMeet site asked Ollie for the following personal information: his full name, the name of his school, the city where he lives, his age, and his favorite music.

Which pieces of information should Ollie give to stay safe?

A. his first name, school, city, and an age older than he is

B. his first name or nickname and his favorite music

C. his first name, real age, city, favorite music, and school

B. his first name or nickname and his favorite music

400

Which type of drug is made from poppy seeds and is used in some prescription medicine to relieve severe pain?

A. barbiturates

B. marijuana

C. opiates

D. stimulants

C. opiates

500

Which drug is also called crack and can cause an overdose that may result in seizures or heart or respiratory failure, even when used in small amounts?

A. cocaine

B. LSD

C. marijuana

D. methamphetamine

A. cocaine

Ask not for a light load, but a strong back

100

For which of these people would a medical professional most likely recommend dietary supplements?

A. Cassandra is entering a beauty pageant and wants to lose weight quickly.

B. Chris gets easily distracted and finds it hard to concentrate on a task.

C. Diane has a hard time digesting milk and other dairy products.

C. Diane has a hard time digesting milk and other dairy products.

200

Avon takes amphetamines at the same time that he takes a sleep medication. Which of the following best describes what Avon is doing?

A. He is arriving at the dependence stage of drug addiction.

B. He is receiving supervised drug replacement therapy.

C. He is creating a drug antagonism interaction.

C. He is creating a drug antagonism interaction.

300

Who has the best strategy for resisting peer pressure to take drugs?

A. Peter, who smiles and says, "Not today, I'm not feeling too well."

B. Monica, who firmly states, "No thanks, I don't do drugs."

C. Jeremy, who says loudly, "No! Drugs are illegal. Don't you know that?"

B. Monica, who firmly states, "No thanks, I don't do drugs."

400

What is outpatient drug-free treatment?

A. a treatment method that consists of group and individual counseling sessions for people recovering from drug abuse, without medication

B. a treatment method where people recovering from drug abuse live together and learn to adjust to their new drug-free lives

C. a treatment method that involves replacing the abused drug with a substitute that has fewer harmful effects

A. a treatment method that consists of group and individual counseling sessions for people recovering from drug abuse, without medication

500

Which type of fatigue is caused by a prolonged illness or poor nutrition which weakens the immune system?

A. physical fatigue

B. psychological fatigue

C. pathological fatigue

C. pathological fatigue

Never regret getting older, it's a privilege denied to many

100

What is the best response if you hear a friend verbalize thoughts of suicide?

A. Tell them that they shouldn't say things like that out loud.

B. Ignore what they said and hope they get over it soon.

C. Ask them about what they said and connect them with someone who can help.

C. Ask them about what they said and connect them with someone who can help.

200

Which of the following symptoms is most commonly associated an anxiety disorder?

A. bouts of extreme happiness and depression

B. an irrational need to diet

C. a compulsion to wash repeatedly

C. a compulsion to wash repeatedly

300

Which of the following is a characteristic of resilience?

A. having more highly developed learned emotions than primary ones

B. being more introverted than extroverted

C. being able to live according to your own values

D. staying happy even when facing serious problems

D. staying happy even when facing serious problems

400

You’ve been accused of cheating on a test. Another student claims to have seen you copying answers from others. You know that you are innocent. Last week, you met with the accusing student and your teacher to try to resolve the situation. The negotiation only created more resentment and confusion. Which level of conflict resolution is most appropriate at this point in time?

A. Organize another negotiation with your teacher.

B. Refer the case to your school’s peer mediator.

C. Contact the superintendent of your school district.

D. Switch schools so your safety is not compromised.

B. Refer the case to your school’s peer mediator.

500

Health promotion is an indirect way of improving public health. Health protection involves direct action to curb the growth and spread of diseases.

Which of the following activities is an example of health promotion?

A. banning smoking in public places

B. educating people about substance abuse

C. testing food products before they are sold

B. educating people about substance abuse