3rd Quarter Health Test

Question 1

What is the definition of health?

Answer 1

The well-being of your mind, body, emotions, and relationships with other people.

Question 2

How is health related to quality of life?

Answer 2

Health is closely related to quality of life, which means living life to the fullest capacity.

Question 3

List four major improvements that have enhanced lifespan.

Answer 3

Medical/technology
Improvements in sanitation
Improvements in nutrition
Increased education

Question 4

What was the average lifespan in 1900?

Answer 4

47

Question 5

What was the average lifespan in 2020?

Answer 5

78.9 (went down to 77.3)

Question 6

Who first coined the term ‘wellness’?

Answer 6

Halbert Dunn

Question 7

In what year was the term ‘wellness’ first coined?

Answer 7

1961

Question 8

Define ‘wellness’.

Answer 8

Striving for your own personal best
Wellness is a process
Balance of 8 dimensions

Question 9

What are the eight aspects (components) of wellness?

Answer 9

Physical
Mental/emotional
Social
Intellectual
Spiritual
Occupational
Environmental
Financial

Question 10

What does the physical aspect of wellness include?

Answer 10

Increase activity
Healthy foods
Physical health
Sleep
Hygiene

Question 11

What does the mental/emotional aspect of wellness involve?

Answer 11

Self care
Relaxation
Awareness of feelings

Question 12

What is included in the social aspect of wellness?

Answer 12

Healthy friendships and relationships

Question 13

What does the intellectual aspect of wellness focus on?

Answer 13

Scholastic growth and increasing knowledge

Question 14

What is the focus of the spiritual aspect of wellness?

Answer 14

Values, beliefs, and morals

Question 15

What does the occupational aspect of wellness emphasize?

Answer 15

Balance between work and school

Question 16

What is the environmental aspect of wellness concerned with?

Answer 16

Positive environment and improving standard of living quality

Question 17

How does financial wellness impact overall health?

Answer 17

Financial aids can significantly impact health.

Question 18

What was the average lifespan in 1990?

Answer 18

75

Question 19

What was the average lifespan in 2000?

Answer 19

76.5

Question 20

What was the average lifespan in 2010?

Answer 20

78

Question 22

What are the three stages of the body’s response to stress?

Answer 22

1. Alarm Stage 2. Resistance Stage 3. Exhaustion Stage

Question 23

What is the normal, balanced state of the mind and body called before a stressor occurs?

Answer 23

Homeostasis

Question 24

What hormone is released during the Alarm Stage of stress response?

Answer 24

Adrenaline

Question 25

What physiological changes occur during the Alarm Stage?

Answer 25

Heart beats faster * Breathing quickens * Muscles tighten * Pupils may dilate

Question 26

What response does the body initiate during the Alarm Stage?

Answer 26

Fight-or-flight response

Question 27

What happens during the Resistance Stage if the stress is not managed?

Answer 27

Body functions at an increased level * Stored sugars and fats are released

Question 28

What symptoms may occur during the Resistance Stage due to energy expenditure?

Answer 28

Tiredness * Irritability * Decreased ability to handle stress * Possible cold or flu

Question 29

What characterizes the Exhaustion Stage of stress response?

Answer 29

The need for energy resources exceeds the body’s ability to produce them

Question 30

List three physical signs of stress.

Answer 30

Headache * Upset stomach * Grinding teeth

Question 31

List three emotional signs of stress.

Answer 31

Irritability * Inability to concentrate * Nervousness

Question 32

List three behavioral signs of stress.

Answer 32

Loss of appetite * Sleep problems * Restlessness

Question 33

How does the body define stress?

Answer 33

The body and mind’s reaction to change

Question 34

What are stressors?

Answer 34

The causes/sources of stress

Question 35

What is eustress?

Answer 35

Positive stress that motivates and promotes accomplishment

Question 36

What is distress?

Answer 36

Negative stress that can result in injury or illness

Question 37

What percentage of life is made up of how we react to what happens to us?

Answer 37

90%

Question 38

List five healthy suggestions for preventing/relieving stress.

Answer 38

Breathing exercises * Journaling * Spend time outside * Talking to others about your stress * Exercise

Question 39

What is one way to change the situation in stress management?

Answer 39

Avoid the stressor or alter the stress

Question 40

What does it mean to change your reaction in stress management?

Answer 40

Accept the stressor or adapt to the stressor

Question 41

True or False: There are about 5 major symptoms of depression

Answer 41

False

Question 42

True or False: In order for a diagnosis of Depression to be considered, one would need to experience about 3 of the major symptoms daily for one week

Answer 42

False

Question 43

How long would you need to experience symptoms of depression before being diagnosed?

Answer 43

2-4 weeks

Question 44

What is dysthymia?

Answer 44

A milder and more treatable but longer lasting form of depression

Question 45

True or False: Bipolar disorder is related to depression

Answer 45

True

Question 46

True or false: depression can be genetic

Answer 46

True

Question 47

Who experiences depression more?

Answer 47

Women

Question 48

Which neurotransmitters are involved with depression?

Answer 48

Nor- epinephrin, dopamine, and serotonin

Question 49

What are neurotransmitters?

Answer 49

Chemical messengers that help your neurons (nerve cells) regenerate

Question 50

Common symptoms of depression

Answer 50

Sleeping too much, insomnia, fatigue, and feelings of worthlessness, hopelessness, and helplessness

Question 51

What does ACT stand for?

Answer 51

ACKNOWLEDGE the feelings/warning signs, CARE by asking questions/ telling them you care, TELL a trusted adult

Question 52

What does FACTS stand for?

Answer 52

Warning signs: Feelings, actions, changes, threats/talk, and situations

Question 53

What is a warning sign vs symptom?

Answer 53

Signs are observable characteristics and symptoms are things that they would have to tell you about