HSC 1100 Flashcards
What is the purpose of creating a family health tree?
to discover your personal health risks and strengths
When a change occurs in a gene, it is called a(n) __________________
mutation
Which of the following mental disorders is known to have a genetic component?
bipolar disorder
Which disorder is associated with the European Caucasian population?
cystic fibrosis
Which of the following statements is TRUE regarding newborn screening tests?
The PKU genetic mutation is a model condition for genetic testing.
Newborn screening tests require a signed consent form.
Federal mandates determine disorders to be included in newborn screenings.
Sickle cell disease is federally mandated to be included in newborn screening.
The PKU genetic mutation is a model condition for genetic testing.
Your brain is not fully developed until you reach your
early twenties.
Which of the following is a warning sign or event that often precedes a suicide attempt?
social isolation
The General Adaptation Syndrome (GAS) model explains how
organisms respond physiologically to stressors.
Immunity is suppressed in which stage of the General Adaptation Syndrome?
alarm
Which of the following is most strongly associated with mental health?
optimism
A sense of self-efficacy means that you believe you are
in control of your circumstances.
Slowing your thoughts and quieting your mind by focusing on a word, an object, or a process is called
meditation.
Research has found that people can increase their level of happiness by practicing “happiness exercises.” Which of the following is NOT one of the “happiness exercises”?
three good things in life
using signature strengths in a new way
gratitude visit
positive rehearsals (correct)
The mixing of ecological, ethical, and spiritual knowledge and belief is called
eco-spirituality.
Research has found that religious involvement and spirituality are often associated with
enhanced immune functioning.
The most important goal of hospice is to
improve the quality of a patient’s last days.
Which of the following is NOT a symptom of grief?
sleep disturbances
headaches
lethargy
eustress (correct)
According to Elisabeth Kübler-Ross, when a person believes he or she is in the process of dying, he or she passes through five stages. What are they in order?
denial and isolation, anger, bargaining, depression, acceptance
Most young adults have a circadian rhythm that tells them to fall asleep _______ in the evening and to wake up ______ in the morning than older adults.
later; later
Sleep deprivation commonly causes all of the following, EXCEPT
irritability.
nervousness.
low blood sugar. (correct)
reduced motivation.
The human brain cycles into two main states of sleep. They include
NREM sleep and REM sleep.
Stage _____ of NREM sleep represents the beginning of actual sleep.
two
Dave lies in bed for a full hour each night before falling asleep and then proceeds to wake up multiple times throughout the night. He most likely has what sleep disorder?
insomnia
Molly often awakes snorting and gasping for air in the middle of the night. Molly most likely has what sleep disorder?
sleep apnea
Which of the following individuals most likely suffers from sleep apnea?
Lanny: alcoholic, five pounds overweight, snores, age 35
Julie: avoids alcohol and smoke, 50 pounds overweight, age 42
Don: smoker, 40 pounds overweight, high blood pressure, age 60 (correct)
Jean: alcoholic, 40 pounds overweight, sleeps on back, age 35
Which of the following dyssomnias is the most common in adults?
insomnia
Which of the following is NOT a macronutrient?
water
protein
fat
vitamins (corrrect)
All of the following are functions of water, EXCEPT
lubricating our moving parts.
providing energy for the nervous system. (correct)
helping to regulate body temperature.
absorbing and transporting nutrients.
The main purpose of proteins is to
build and maintain body tissue.
Which of the following statements is TRUE about fats in food?
Fats are the principal form of stored energy in the body.
Which food highest in unsaturated fats?
vegetable oils
Oxygen in the body is metabolized to produce unstable molecules called ________, which can damage cell DNA.
free radicals
The ability of the body to meet physical demands is called _____
Physical fitness
Which type of fitness is most concerned with the speed at which you can perform an action?
skill-related fitness
All of the following outcomes are associated with physical activity, EXCEPT
decreasing output of hormones.
Pilates, one of the most popular training exercises taught in health clubs today, is most strongly associated with which type of exercise training?
core-strength
What does FITT stand for
Frequency, intensity, time, and type
You can turn light activity into moderate activity by increasing the ____________.
intensity
The main source of energy for the brain and nervous system
Glucose
When the immune system overreacts to specific proteins in food.
Food allergie
John weighs 242 pounds and has a body mass index of 26; John is considered
overweight.
The body mass index (BMI) is used mainly to determine
how your body weight may affect your health.
Obesity is defined as having a body mass index higher than _____.
30
True or False. Some hormones cannot be produced when body fat falls below a certain threshold.
True
Abdominal fat is considered a greater threat to health than hip-and-thigh fat because abdominal fat
more easily enters the bloodstream.
To estimate one’s daily energy requirements, consider all of the following, EXCEPT
energy spent during sleep.
A reduction in calorie intake below daily needs is called
calorie restriction.
Which statement about eating disorders and puberty is FALSE?
Male body fat naturally increases during puberty in response to hormones.
Which statement about the prevalence of eating disorders is FALSE?
In the last 30 years, the number of diagnosed cases of eating disorders in the United States has declined.
Which statement about ethnicity and body image is FALSE?
White males appear to engage in more extreme weight loss strategies and binge eating than do non-White males.
All of the following are standards used for diagnosing anorexia nervosa, EXCEPT
lack of appetite
Side effects of purging
in woman, irregular menstruation cycles. In men, low testosterone.
