Health Education
What is the third greatest cause of death among people aged fifteen to twenty-four?
a. Drinking and driving
b. Drowning
c. Freak accidents
d. Suicide
d. Suicide
What is the minimum number of times a week that you should exercise?
a. Once a week
b. Twice a week
c. Three times a week
d. Five times a week
c. Three times a week
The sit-reach test serves as an important functional measure of hip and back flexibility.
a. True
b. False
a. True
The 3 major constituents of foods are
a. oils, fats, protein
b. carbohydrates, fats, proteins
c. fats, protein, meat
d. vegetables, fruits, breads
b. carbohydrates, facts, proteins
In case of chemical burns, first flush the area immediately with large quantities of
a. rubbing alcohol.
b. soapy water.
c. fresh water.
d. disinfectant solution.
c. fresh water.
A realistic weekly weight loss rate is
a. 5 pounds per week
b. one-half to 2 pounds per week
c. 7 pounds a week
d. 1 pound a month
b. one-half to 2 pounds per week
Emotional fitness means being stable and self-controlled, facing reality in an honest manner and having ________ standards.
a. academic
b. ethical
c. social
d. feel good
b. ethical
The curl-up test (abdominal muscle group endurance) has been identified as an important factor in preventing
a. lower neck injury.
b. upper torso injury.
c. lower stomach injury.
d. lower back injury.
d. lower back injury
A person that ignores an otherwise healthy food source because it is unappetizing
a. will lose weight.
b. will get hungry.
c. will suffer stomach cramps.
d. risks survival.
d. risks survival.
The tied-hands crawl is appropriate to transport
a. an unconscious casualty a short distance
b. a conscious casualty a short distance
c. an unconscious casualty a long distance
d. at any time, if required
a. an unconscious casualty a short distance
To which of the following symptoms (illnesses) below does stress contribute?
a. Heart disease
b. Hypertension
c. Withdrawal
d. All of the above
d. All of the above
Most experts agree that ________ minutes is the minimum amount of time you should raise your heart rate to build cardiovascular fitness.
a. 10
b. 15
c. 20
d. 30
b. 15
The Physical Fitness Test can be conducted
a. as often as the Senior Naval Science Instructor (SNSI) wishes.
b. twice each semester for those schools on a conventional 36-weeks schedule.
c. once in the fall and once in the spring, for most units.
d. once a year
c. once in the fall and once in the spring, for most units.
What two items are just as necessary as food and water for a stranded person?
a. Cooking utensils and a rifle
b. Shelter and sleep
c. Aspirin and matches
d. Map and compass
b. Shelter and sleep
What is the type of bleeding in which blood flow is slow and blood oozes from the wound?
a. Arterial bleeding
b. Bleeding from the veins
c. Capillary bleeding
d. Outward bleeding
d. Capillary bleeding
Peanut butter is an example of what food group?
a. Vegetable
b. Meat
c. Oils
d. Grain
b. Meat
When doing moderate physical activity with moderate temperatures and humidity prevailing, you should consume adequate amounts of water at
a. 30 or 45 minute intervals.
b. 40 or 50 minute intervals.
c. 20 or 30 minute intervals.
d. 50 or 60 minute intervals.
c. 20 or 30 minute intervals
To earn a Physical Fitness Ribbon a cadet
a. must pass a least 3 of the 4 events on the test.
b. must score within 15 points of satisfactory on all portions of the test.
c. must pass all portions of the test with a score of outstanding.
d. None of the above are correct.
d. None of the above are correct.
A baked opossum contains how many grams of fat?
a. 8.2
b. 10.6
c. approximately 50
d. roughly 100
b. 10.6
What is the basic position for treating shock?
a. Stand the victim upright
b. Lay victim on his/her right side
c. Position victim in a curled position
d. Position victim's head lower than the feet
d. Position victim's head lower than the feet
How many teenagers in today's society have a drinking problem?
a. Less than 4.3 million
b. Some 4.6 million
c. Some 6.5 million
d. More than 7.2 million
b. Some 4.6 million
Only about _____ percent of adult Americans do any kind of regular exercise.
a. 25
b. 35
c. 55
d. 45
c. 55
If a cadet earns the silver lamp on the PFT with an overall point score of "excellent," but then scores only a "satisfactory" point score on all portions of the PFT the second time he/she takes the test, what happens to the silver lamp?
a. the silver lamp is replaced with a bronze lamp.
b. the silver lamp is replaced with a bronze star.
c. nothing, the silver lamp remains on the ribbon once earned.
d. the silver lamp is removed and the cadet wears just the PFT ribbon.
d. the silver lamp is removed and the cadet wears just the PFT ribbon.
What are the four principle types of tropical jungle?
a. Mangrove, primary jungle, secondary jungle, rain forest
b. Primary jungle, secondary jungle, tertiary jungle, mangrove
c. Mangrove, primary jungle, secondary jungle, high mountain jungle forest
d. Rain forest, mangrove, primary jungle, high mountain jungle forest
c. Mangrove, primary jungle, secondary jungle, high mountain jungle forest
____ is used to give a rough estimate of the surface area burned on the body of a casualty.
a. Material Data Safety Sheet.
b. First aid kit instructions.
c. Rule of Nines.
d. Degrees of Burn.
c. Rule of Nines.