Health and wellness Flashcards
Which structure helps protect the body against specific foreign agents?
Adrenal gland
Kidney
Thymus gland
Heart
Thymus gland
What body system forms a protective barrier
Integumentary system
what body system regulates body temperature
both integumentary and central nervous system
what body system controls blood pressure
central nervous system
what body system regulates thirst and hunger
central nervous system
what body system regulates muscle and coordination
central nervous system
A postmenopausal female with a body mass index of 33 smokes approximately two packs of cigarettes per day. The individual has no children and exercises rarely. During a routine physical exam, a physician found a small lump near the left breast.
Which two health conditions are of concern?
Choose 2 answers
Cancer
Diabetes
Rheumatic fever
Cardiovascular disease
cancer
cardiovascular disease
A sanitation worker was experiencing headaches, fever, fatigue, stiff joints, nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea. After going to the doctor, the individual was diagnosed with hepatitis A.
Which approach prevents this type of infection?
Getting a vaccination
Getting adequate sleep
Drinking sufficient water
Taking vitamins and mineral supplements
Getting a vaccination
When should conventional CPR be used?
For a burn victim
For a teenager who suddenly collapses
For heavy bleeding
For an adult who stops breathing and collapses
For an adult who stops breathing and collapses
What are recommended ways to maintain proper oral hygiene?
Choose 3 answers
Having dental checkups twice a year
Brushing teeth after each meal
Using fluoride toothpaste
Brushing teeth with rigorous strokes
Eating foods high in vitamin E
Having dental checkups twice a year
Brushing teeth after each meal
Using fluoride toothpaste
What are some effects of aerobic exercise on cardiorespiratory fitness?
Choose 3 answers
Enables more blood to be pumped with each stroke of the heart
Increases number of capillaries in trained skeletal muscles
Decreases mineral retention
Increases vascular resistance
Increases amount of oxygen inhaled
Decreases risk of conduction disorders
Enables more blood to be pumped with each stroke of the heart
Increases number of capillaries in trained skeletal muscles
Increases amount of oxygen inhaled
Which of the following are common consequences of physical inactivity in our society?
Choose 3 answers
Increased incidence of childhood obesity
Increased productivity
Increased healthcare costs
Decreased health problems later in life
Decreased healthcare costs
Decreased number of healthy years of life
Increased incidence of childhood obesity
Increased healthcare costs
Decreased number of healthy years of life
Which sleep stage is also known as deep sleep and occurs in longer periods during the first half of the night?
Stage 1
Stage 2
Stage 3
REM
Stage 3
What is the recommended amount of sleep per day for a child between 6–13 years old?
11–13 hours
9–11 hours
7–9 hours
13–15 hours
9–11 hours
Which food should be washed to prevent the spread of bacteria?
Cucumbers
Fish
Beef
Chicken
Cucumbers
When should a person wash their hands to prevent the spread of bacteria?
After eating meals
Before using the bathroom
Before touching animals
After preparing food
After preparing food
Why would a dietician recommend eating whole-grain products over refined products?
Better source of calcium and proteins
More preservatives
More fiber, vitamins, and minerals
Fewer calories per serving
More fiber, vitamins, and minerals
Which food item is considered a healthy snack choice?
Pizza
Trail mix
Ice cream
Potato chips
Trail mix
Which food item do vegans include in their diet?
Nuts
Fish
Eggs
Dairy
Nuts
Which reaction is common with food allergies?
Nausea
Difficulty breathing
Stomach cramps
Bloating
Difficulty breathing
what provides the elements in nutrition that are the most significant source of energy
Carbohydrates
what provides the elements in nutrition that maintains and promotes cell growth
proteins
what supports the body’s ability to store energy for later use
Fats
what provides the energy source for brain metabolism
carbohydrates
what provides reparative mechanisms for cells
proteins
what provides key functions in hormone regulation
fats
Which is the basic measure of energy in a food substance?
Calorie
Joule
BTU
Therm
Calorie
Which benefit is the mostly likely to occur in an individual achieving a healthy BMI through a combination of diet and exercise?
Increased metabolism
Reduced risk of high blood pressure
Elevated risk of sleep disorders
Decreased appetite levels
Reduced risk of high blood pressure
A very muscular athlete has a BMI of 30, which is classified as obese.
Which course of action should the athlete take?
Develop a vegetarian diet plan to reduce the athlete’s body weight
Increase cardiovascular workouts to reduce the athlete’s body fat
Recognize the athlete may be misclassifed due to their greater muscle mass and maintain current lifestyle
Reduce salt intake because muscular individuals tend to retain water
Recognize the athlete may be misclassifed due to their greater muscle mass and maintain current lifestyle
A person was diagnosed with terminal lung cancer.
Which of the following psychological stages would the person experience, according to Kubler-Ross?
Choose 5 answers
Denial
Anger
Bargaining
Depression
Acceptance
Hope
Mood swings
Fear
Denial, anger, bargaining, depression, acceptance
What common traits do people with high self-esteem most often possess?
Choose 4 answers
Take reasonable risks
Solve problems
Prevail over peers
Nurture themselves
Believe everything they do is special
Confront things that frighten them
Take reasonable risks, Solve problems, Nurture themselves, Confront things that frighten them
Which of the following are warning signs of depression?
Choose 4 answers
Diminished appetite
Feelings of worthlessness
Difficulty concentrating
Loss of interaction with others
Intense feeling of fear
Shortness of breath
Diminished appetite, Feelings of worthlessness, Difficulty concentrating, Loss of interaction with others,
Which disorder is characterized by cycles of overeating and then purging?
Anxiety
Bulimia
Anorexia
Addiction
Bulimia
Which of the following is an example of sexual harassment?
Assuming your male students are better than your female students
Making unwanted sexual advances toward a co-worker
Only hiring female workers because you believe they are smarter than male workers
Paying male employees a higher wage than female employees
Making unwanted sexual advances toward a co-worker
Which abusive relationship is occurring when a partner demands physical intimacy every night even when the partner is not interested?
Sexual
Mental
Environmental
Psychological
Sexual
What are some appropriate ways to manage stress?
Choose 3 answers
Eat healthy foods
Get sufficient sleep
Learn time management skills
Limit social interactions
Decrease physical activity
Eat healthy foods, Get sufficient sleep, Learn time management skills
Which of the following behaviors are common symptoms of stress?
Choose 4 answers
Smoking more often
Stuttering momentarily
Acting impulsively
Grinding teeth
Snapping fingers
Scratching ears
Washing hands
Smoking more often, Stuttering momentarily, Acting impulsively, Grinding teeth
Which characteristics of methamphetamine contribute to methamphetamine abuse?
Choose 4 answers.
It is relatively easy and inexpensive to produce.
It causes the release of dopamine, which creates euphoria.
It can be taken orally, intravenously, or intranasally.
It increases wakefulness and physical activity.
It reduces blood pressure and respiration rates.
It increases appetite, leading to weight gain.
It is relatively easy and inexpensive to produce.
It causes the release of dopamine, which creates euphoria
It can be taken orally, intravenously, or intranasally,
It increases wakefulness and physical activity.
what has a tranquilizing effect on the central nervous system?
alcohol
what causes impaired reaction time and judgement
alcohol
what increases heart rate and mental alertness
caffeine
what causes blood vessel constriction
caffeine
what has the most negative effect on a developing fetus
alcohol
During a team meeting two of your coworkers begin to disagree about which of their project plans should be implemented so you find a compromise that appeases both parties. This is an example of which SEL competency?
Social-awareness
Communication and leadership
Executive function
Self-awareness
Communication and leadership
Trying to use gender neutral pronouns when referring to gender non-conforming colleagues is an example of which SEL competency?
Communication and leadership
Executive function
Self-awareness
Self-management
Communication and leadership
After taking a math assessment you prepared for all week you get a lower score than you anticipated. Reviewing your coaching report and contacting the Math Center for help on the content areas where you seemed to struggle is an example of which SEL competency?
Communication and leadership
Self-awareness
Executive function
Self-management
Executive function
To prepare for a series of courses that require data analysis you watch a free instructional video that explains the various functions of Microsoft Excel. This is an example of which SEL competency?
Executive function
Self-awareness
Social-awareness
Communication and leadership
Executive function
Which is a key characteristic of social emotional learning?
Understanding how to manage your emotions
Being able to influence other people’s perceptions
Developing the ability to persuade people
Coping with emotional and mental disorders
Understanding how to manage your emotions
Which SEL skills is characterized by the ability to practice empathy for people from different backgrounds?
Self-awareness
Communication and leadership
Executive function
Social-awareness
Social-awareness
Which is an example of self-awareness?
Thinking an evaluator’s feedback is an opportunity to improve instead of personal criticism
Being mindful of your tone before commenting on a fellow student’s presentation
Joining a study group so you can help fellow students that lack your real-world experience
Creating a system for organizing notes to make studying for assessments for effective
Thinking an evaluator’s feedback is an opportunity to improve instead of personal criticism
Thinking an evaluator’s feedback is an opportunity to improve instead of personal criticism is an example of which SEL competency?
Self-awareness
Executive function
Self-management
Communication & leadership
Self-awareness
Setting short-term goals for OTP and long-term goals for graduation is an example of which SEL competency?
Self-awareness
Executive function
Self-management
Communication & leadership
Self-management
Using breathing exercises to help control your anxiety before making a presentation to a new client is an example of which SEL competency?
Social-awareness
Self-management
Self-awareness
Communication and leadership
Self-management
You have to organize a dinner for your team at work and you are careful to find a restaurant with options for your vegetarian coworkers, so they feel comfortable. This is an example of which SEL competency?
Communication and leadership
Executive function
Self-management
Self-awareness
Communication and leadership
Which body system is responsible for bringing oxygen into the body and expelling carbon dioxide?
The digestive system
The respiratory system
The endocrine system
The cardiovascular system
The respiratory system
Which body system is responsible for transporting a constant supply of nutrients and oxygen to body cells?
The digestive system
The endocrine system
The cardiovascular system
The respiratory system
The cardiovascular system
It is responsible for transporting nutrients, oxygen, and other essential substances to the body’s cells and removing waste products like carbon dioxide.
Which symptoms are associated with MRSA?
High fever, fatigue, headaches, and muscle stiffness
Red bumps near a previous cut that are swollen, painful, warm to touch, and full of puss
Cold-like systems followed by sudden high fever, severe headache, and stiff neck
Watery eyes, nasal and chest congestion, sneezing, and a sore throat
Red bumps near a previous cut that are swollen, painful, warm to touch, and full of puss
MRSA is an infectious disease of the integumentary system that is difficult to treat because it is resistant to most antibiotics. It is spread through contact.
What is a controllable risk factor of coronary artery disease?
Lack of sleep
Pain in the chest
High cholesterol levels
Pain down the arm
High cholesterol levels
Risk factors are controllable and non-controllable. High blood cholesterol levels are controllable through diet, exercise, and medication.
Which recommendation aligns with the U.S. Physical Activity Guidelines for school-aged children?
Complete 60 minutes or more of moderate to vigorous physical activity daily.
Complete 30 minutes of moderate physical activity five days per week.
Complete 30 minutes of aerobic activity five days per week.
Complete 20 minutes of muscle-strengthening exercises four days per week.
Complete 60 minutes or more of moderate to vigorous physical activity daily.
The recommendation for children and adolescents ages 6–17 is 60 minutes (one hour) or more each day.
Which exercise is an example of a muscular endurance activity?
Pilates
Lifting free weights
Cycling uphill
Dynamic stretching
Cycling uphill
cycling uphill require sustained effort from the muscles, making it an example of muscular endurance.
What does the CDC recommend to prevent fire and burns?
Set water heater thermostats to 150 degrees Fahrenheit.
Maintain home smoke alarms on every floor.
Only leave food unattended on the stove if flame is low.
Create an escape plan with one main exit from the home.
Maintain home smoke alarms on every floor.
What is a recommendation for maintaining good dental hygiene?
Brush teeth once per day.
Replace toothbrush every month.
Floss at least twice per week.
Get a dental exam every six months.
Get a dental exam every six months.
Adults, adolescents, and children should get a dental exam every six months.
Which sleep stage is characterized by slow breathing and heart rate that occurs before entering deeper sleep?
REM
Stage 3
Stage 2
Stage 1
Stage 2
Stage 2 non-REM is a period of sleep before you enter deeper sleep.
What is an effective strategy for sleeping better?
Lie in bed awake until you start to fall asleep.
Exercise right before bedtime to exhaust yourself.
Set a schedule to go to bed at the same time every day.
Watch TV in bed until you fall asleep.
Set a schedule to go to bed at the same time every day.
To ensure you get enough sleep, establish a sleep schedule.
What is self-awareness
Self-awareness describes an individual’s ability to recognize their own emotions and related reactions. People who are self-aware are mindful of the attitudes, beliefs, and practices that influence their behavior
Describe self-management
Self-management is about an individual’s ability to regulate their emotions in different situations, control impulses, and manage stress
Describe communication and leadership
Communication and leadership relate to an individual’s ability to develop strong personal and professional relationships. People who are effective communicators are able to listen to and cooperate with others.
Describe Executive Function
Executive function skills are the higher-order mental processes that help individuals manage complex tasks such as organizing and planning, remembering information, problem-solving, and regulating emotions. People with strong executive function skills are able to think critically and make responsible decisions
Describe Social Awareness
Social awareness is the ability to understand and empathize with others, recognize social dynamics, and respond appropriately to different social situations. It involves being aware of cultural norms, emotional cues, and the perspectives of individuals or groups, allowing for effective communication and collaboration
