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1
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Hardened Deposits on the insides of arteries indicate a condition known as

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atherosclerosis

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2
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An _ is a weak spot or BALLOON-like enlargement in the wall of an artery

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aneurysm

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3
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Which has the highest pregnancy rate? (least effective method of birth control)

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Vaginal spermicide

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4
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When determining if a person has hypertension, the _ of blood is measured

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pressure

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5
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what contraceptives prevent STDs?

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Condoms

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6
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“test tube sex” was an exercise to assess the risk of _

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acquiring HIV infection

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7
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the heart chamber that pumps oxygenated blood to all parts of the body is the _

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Left ventricle

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8
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A resting, relaxed young person would normally have a blood pressure below_

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120/80 mmhg

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9
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an average noise exposure of no deciles for an 8 hour period in industry is_

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above the max standard

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10
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T/F. The reason for a low-carb diet is that carbs contain more calories per gram than fat does.

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F

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11
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Height, age and _ were used in determining the predicted values for the pulmonary function test

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Gender

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12
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in the epidemiological investigation of illness among employees of Coyote Manufacturing, what was the “agent” responsible for the symptoms?

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Clostridium perfingens

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13
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The disease-causing agent in the coyote manufacturing was found in:

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Baked Chicken

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14
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the pregnancy rate for the sexually active couples who practice no method of birth control is _ pregnancies /100

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80-90

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15
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a disease that is characterized by destruction of the alveolar membrane is _

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Emphysema

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16
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Nearly all epidemiological studies of disease involve three areas that relate to disease causation. They are:

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Host, Agent and Environmental factor

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17
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Causes in alcoholism include:

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biological family factors and loss of control

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18
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According to the waist to hip ratio, a person with a pear shape has health risks that are

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lower than apple shape

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19
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What is the lean or minimal body weight?

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an individual’s weight minus storage fat & the lowest people can weigh without endangering their health

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20
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Percent body fat can be measured in

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AN ELECTRICAL IMPENDANCE UNIT

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21
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Lack of physical activity results illness muscle and bone mass, which is a risk factor for

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OSTEOPOROSIS

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22
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Which is not a contributing factor for osteoporosis:

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EXERCISING

23
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Consumption of adequate dietary calcium prior to age 35 is important to:

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-MAXIMIZE BONE DENSITY

24
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____ is fat that accumulates in adipose tissue

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STORAGE FAT

25
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What is the function(s) of the musculoskeletal system?

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SUPPORT, STORAGE OF MINERALS AND LIPIDS, PROTECTION

26
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A disease characterized by low bone mass and deterioration of bone tissue is:

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-OSTEOPOROSIS

27
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Stress is:

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THE BODY’S PHYSICAL AND PSYCHOLOGICAL RESPONSE, “WEAR AND TEAR” ON THE BODY, THE RESULT OF LIFE DEMANDS

28
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Positive” stress is called:

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EUSTRESS

29
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Stress can be caused by:

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-ENVIORNMENTAL OR SOCIAL PRESSURES, UNCERTAINTY, ATTITUDES, PERCEPTIONS

30
Q

Jodi has agreed to begin walking with her neighbor on Monday and Friday mornings, what current stage of Change is Jodi in according to the theoretical model?

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-PLANNING

31
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Kelly want to eat healthy, but her significant other wants to order pizza and dine out at fast food restaurants. This is an example of:

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-BARRIER TO CHANGE

32
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_____ come into play after a behavior has begun, and provide continuing rewards and incentives; they contribute to repetition or persistence of behaviors.

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REINFORCING FACTORS

33
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Patty knows that smoking is bad for her health but fears that if she were to quit smoking she would gain weight. She is in which stage of the TTM?

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-CONTEMPLATION

34
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Which is not considered a major nutrient needed for the body?

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FIBER

35
Q

A diet that meets the body’s needs should have which of the following

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BALANCE, ADEQUACY, ENEGERY CONTROL

36
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The recommended amount of fiber Americans should receive in their diet per day is:

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-25-60gms/day

37
Q

Which of the following would be classified as a natural form of pollution?

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-VOLCANIC ERUPTION

38
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Fresh water supplies come from:

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ground water & surface water

39
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Water testing positive with one colony (per 100 ml) of coliform bacteria

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EXCEEDS THE MAXIMUM CONCENTRATION LEVEL ALLOWED FOR DETERMINING CONTAMINATION

  • INDICATES THE WATER HAS BEEN CONTAMINATED WITH FECAL MATERIAL
  • MAY INDICATE THAT THE OTHER PATHOGENS ARE IN THE WATER
40
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The percentage of fat (from all surfaces) recommended in your diet daily is:

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-NO MORE THAN 30%

41
Q

Noise is sound that:

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is disturbing & causes mental or emotional distress

42
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Which of the following is a point source of water pollution?

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INDUSTRIAL PLANT

43
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What does carbon monoxide do to the body?

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IT REDUCES THE OXYGEN-CARRYING CAPACITY OF RED-BLOOD CELLS

44
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What was the purpose of the intoxication glasses exercise

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TO EXPERIENCE THE EFFECTS OF ALCOHOL WHILE SOBER

45
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T/F Both males and females are considered to be light to moderate drinkers if they have no more than three drinks on one day (21 drinks per week)

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F

46
Q

The most common sight of fertilization of the human ovum (egg) is the

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OVIDUCT (Fallopian tube)

47
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Possible effects of breathing second hand smoke include:

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  • INCREASE CHILDHOOD ASTHMA
  • INC IN HEART DISEASE
  • INC IN CANCER
  • CANCER, INC IN SUDDEN INFANT DEATH SYNDROME (SIDS)
48
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One gram of protein provides how many calories)

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4 CALORIES

49
Q

Which of the following describes the emergency contraceptive pill?

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TO BE EFFECTIVE, IT MUST BE USED WITHIN 72 HOURS AFTER UNPROTECTED INTERCOURSE

50
Q

Fat derived from animal source is:

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HIGHER IN SATURATED FATTY ACIDS

51
Q

too much fat in arteries are

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plaque

52
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_ is the amount of pressure on artery walls, which is a build up of plaque

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blood pressure

53
Q

maximum decibel limit

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110

54
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TTM stages

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  • Precontemplation
  • Contemplation
  • Planning
  • Action
  • Maintenence

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