Practice Test 2

Question 1

Among communicable diseases that most commonly cause death in emergency or disaster conditions, which one does not do so equally in all regions of the world?

Answer 1

Malaria

Question 2

About 80% of all deaths from noncommunicable diseases are caused by four types of diseases. Which of these four types causes the majority of deaths?

Answer 2

Cardiovascular

Question 3

Of the four types of diseases - cancer, cardiovascular, diabetes, respiratory - that cause the majority of deaths, which risk factor is not common to all four types?

Answer 3

Unsafe water

Question 4

According to research by the WHO, the highest future increases in deaths are projected to be in African countries, with what as the leading cause?

Answer 4

Noncommunicable diseases

Question 5

According to current research, what is true related to diabetes prevention?

Answer 5

Exercise in cooler temperatures can help glucose control

Question 6

Among steps health educators can teach students to take after making poor decisions, which statement is MOST representative of one of these steps?

Answer 6

Students should tell parents and follow their guidance

Question 7

Among eight steps that health educators can teach their students to follow in setting health goals, which should they do first?

Answer 7

Write down their long term and short term health goals

Question 8

Among eight steps that health educators can teach their students to follow in setting health goals, which of the last four is MOST related to monitoring progress for accountability?

Answer 8

Using journals, diaries, charts, or graphs

Question 9

How is cardiorespiratory endurance best defined?

Answer 9

The ability to perform dynamic exercises using large muscles over large times.

Question 10

What is true of flexibility or range of motion?

Answer 10

Enhancing flexibility is important for realizing a variety of benefits

Question 11

What does the Frequency, Intensity, Time, and Type (FITT) Principle represent in exercise science?

Answer 11

How often, hard, long, and kind of exercise

Question 12

What food is classified into two food groups by the USDA?

Answer 12

Legumes (Vegetable + Protein)

Question 13

We get ________ from _________ in our diet and _____________ from _____________

Answer 13

Energy from Carbohydrates
Amino Acids from Protein

Question 14

For optimal exercising, how should our nutrition be distributed?

Answer 14

Greater than one-half from carbohydrates, less than one-fifth from protein, and less than one third from fat

Question 15

People under stress are more likely to endure ____________ than to ________________.

Answer 15

Physical Pain
Quit Smoking, Drinking, or Drugs

Question 16

Which statement best reflects expert recommendations of techniques for managing stress?

Answer 16

Adequate sleep is critical for minimizing and managing stress

Question 17

Among the life skills of values clarification, decision-making, communication, and coping skills, which of the following responses to stressful life events MOST reflects decision-making skills?

Answer 17

Evaluating the pros and cons of the situation

Question 18

What is the MOST accurate about interventions for decreasing tobacco use to control health risks?

Answer 18

Raising Tobacco prices and taxes is proven to work and be cost-effective

Question 19

According to research studies, what is true about the impact of physical activity (PA) on health risks?

Answer 19

PA lowers heart disease, stroke, diabetes, colon and breast cancer risks

Question 20

Among the following measures to lower health risks by limiting harmful alcohol use, which has research found effective?

Answer 20

Fewer stores and time for selling alcohol

Question 21

Which of the following major muscles controls the chewing function of the jaws?

Answer 21

The masseter muscles

Question 22

What is correct about the hormones that stimulate male and female organs to produce male and female sex hormones?

Answer 22

The same hormones stimulate both male and female organs to produce sex hormones.

Question 23

In which human body system do the white cell blood cells function?

Answer 23

Lymphatic

Question 24

Within personal hygiene, what is true about oral cancer?

Answer 24

Gum disease can cause serious disorders of the heart valves

Question 25

Which statement is MOST accurate if someone neglects his or her personal hygiene? (Reasons - 3)

Answer 25

Depressions, preoccupation, or lack of awareness may be reasons