ACCESS Health Exam Flashcards
Checking blood pressure and measuring body mass index is part of assessing ___________.
health staus
Knowledge and understanding of accurate health information is ___________.
health literacy
Stressors such as exams cause the heart rate to go up. This is an example of how mental health affects ___________.
physical health
Which aspect of health refers to caring for the body?
physical health
Diseases that run in families are passed on by ___________.
genes
Practicing healthy behaviors ___________.
a. promotes health
b. reduces risk of illness
c. improves health status
d. all of these
d. all of these
The first step in to protecting our environment is ___________.
reduce waste
Which of the following behaviors leads to the progression of Type II diabetes?
a. keeping weight in a healthy range
b. drinking water in place of sugary drinks
c. eating more fruits and vegetables
d. having a sedentary lifestyle
d. having a sedentary lifestyle
Which of the following could be an external influence on our health beliefs and behaviors?
a. family
b. culture
c. community
d. all of these
d. all of these
A negative effect on health behaviors from overuse of technology can be ___________.
a. loss of social skills
b. credible medical information
c. online education
d. access to mental health resources
a. loss of social skills
The use of plastic water bottles is a normal practice in today’s society. How does this practice harm the environment?
a. 75% of plastic water bottles end up in landfills
b. people drinking excessive amounts of water
c. too many plastic bottles are recycled
d. prevents the use of stainless steel bottles
a. 75% of plastic water bottles end up in landfills
Typical or acceptable standards of behavior that influence our beliefs and decisions are ___________.
social norms
Our personal values and beliefs influence health decisions we make each day. Which of the following health decisions would most likely reflect personal values and beliefs?
a. no use of alcohol, drugs, tobacco or vaping products
b. choosing to not be sexually active
c. washing hands often to prevent infections
d. all of these
d. all of these
Medicines that are equal to the brand name versions are ___________.
generic medicines
There are many resource staff members available at school to help you with any personal issues. Which resource person would be most trained to support you if you feel threatened or witnessed a crime at school?
a. school nurse
b. school counselor
c. school resource officer
d. school administrator
c. school resource officer
A person experiencing depression, anxiety, and thoughts of suicide needs access to ___________.
mental health services
It is important to seek help for mental and emotional problems. Which of the following symptoms would be an indication of needing mental health services?
a. inability to cope with problems and daily responsibilities
b. prolonged depression
c. intense fear of weight gain
d. all of these
d. all of these
I can take personal responsibility for not spreading infections by ___________.
washing my hands and keeping my distance from others
Planning a community event or advocating others get involved in reducing, reusing and recycling will help ___________.
a. prevent pollution
b. prevent using up natural resources
c. reduce waste going to landfills
d. all of these
d. all of these
Organisms that cause disease are:
pathogens