WEST E Flashcards
- What is the best way for parents to convey to their children a healthy attitude toward alcohol consumption?
a. Remind them that alcohol consumption by minors is illegal
b. Model responsible alcohol use in the home
c. Acknowledge that teenagers are inevitably going to experiment with alcohol, and encourage moderation
d. Have a medical professional speak to them on the health hazards associated with alcohol consumption
- What is the best way for parents to convey to their children a healthy attitude toward alcohol consumption?
a. Remind them that alcohol consumption by minors is illegal
b. Model responsible alcohol use in the home
c. Acknowledge that teenagers are inevitably going to experiment with alcohol, and encourage moderation
d. Have a medical professional speak to them on the health hazards associated with alcohol consumption
- Sexual activity increases a woman’s risk of incurring:
a. High blood pressure
b. Type 2 diabetes
c. Urinary tract infection
d. Irritable bowel syndrome
- Sexual activity increases a woman’s risk of incurring:
a. High blood pressure
b. Type 2 diabetes
c. Urinary tract infection
d. Irritable bowel syndrome
- The best defense against the common cold is to:
a. Stay warm and dry
b. Drink eight glasses of water daily
c. Wash hands frequently
d. Take daily supplements of zinc and vitamin C
- The best defense against the common cold is to:
a. Stay warm and dry
b. Drink eight glasses of water daily
c. Wash hands frequently
d. Take daily supplements of zinc and vitamin C
- A high school student has just been raped. She should be advised to:
a. Take a shower and then call her parents
b. Change her clothes and then call the police
c. Immediately call the rape-crisis center or go directly to the nearest emergency room
d. Take at least 48 hours to calm down before deciding what to do next
- A high school student has just been raped. She should be advised to:
a. Take a shower and then call her parents
b. Change her clothes and then call the police
c. Immediately call the rape-crisis center or go directly to the nearest emergency room
d. Take at least 48 hours to calm down before deciding what to do next
- Which of these facts about smoking is LEAST likely to discourage a 14-year-old boy from taking up the habit?
a. Smokers are ten times more likely to die of lung cancer than nonsmokers
b. Smoking is a very expensive habit
c. Many girls won’t date a boy who smokes
d. Smoking can seirously impair athletic performance
- Which of these facts about smoking is LEAST likely to discourage a 14-year-old boy from taking up the habit?
a. Smokers are ten times more likely to die of lung cancer than nonsmokers
b. Smoking is a very expensive habit
c. Many girls won’t date a boy who smokes
d. Smoking can seirously impair athletic performance
- Pregnancy is most reliably confirmed by:
a. The absence of two or more periods
b. A positive result on a home pregnancy test
c. Monitoring changes in daily body temperature
d. Having a doctor test for HCG in the blood
- Pregnancy is most reliably confirmed by:
a. The absence of two or more periods
b. A positive result on a home pregnancy test
c. Monitoring changes in daily body temperature
d. Having a doctor test for HCG in the blood
- Before they can be used by the body as fuel, complex carbohydrates must be converted into:
a. Glucose
b. Amino acids
c. Lipids
d. Folic acid
- Before they can be used by the body as fuel, complex carbohydrates must be converted into:
a. Glucose
b. Amino acids
c. Lipids
d. Folic acid
- A diet that includes over 20 grams of fiber daily:
a. May interfere with the effective absorption of essential vitamins and minerals
b. Is likely to increase the concentration of cholesterol in the blood
c. Helps prevent constipation and lowers the risk of digestive disorders
d. Is useful in treating irritable bowel syndrome
- A diet that incldes over 20 grams of fiber daily:
a. May interfere with the effective absorption of essential vitamins and minerals
b. Is likely to increase the concentration of cholesterol in the blood
c. Helps prevent constipation and lowers the risk of digestive disorders
d. Is useful in treating irritable bowel syndrome
- Which of the following is LEAST likely to trigger an asthma attack?
a. Stress
b. Moderate exercise
c. Pollen
d. Tobacco smoke
- Which of the following is LEAST likely to trigger an asthma attack?
a. Stress
b. Moderate exercise
c. Pollen
d. Tobacco smoke
- Adolescents with type-1 diabetes can best manage their disease by:
a. Frequent monitoring of blood sugar and the administration of insulin.
b. Eating frequent meals and sugary snacks.
c. A rigorous exercise regimen.
d. Avoiding all nonessential physical activity.
- Adolescents with type-1 diabetes can best manage their disease by:
a. Frequent monitoring of blood sugar and the administration of insulin.
b. Eating frequent meals and sugary snacks.
c. A rigorous exercise regimen.
d. Avoiding all nonessential physical activity.
- Which of the following is likely to be most effective in teaching middle school students how to resolve conflicts among classmates?
a. Viewing a film about conflict resolution
b. Giving a reward to the best-behaved class in each grade
c. Having the teacher arbitrate all disputes
d. Practicing peer mediation
- Which of the following is likely to be most effective in teaching middle school students how to resolve conflicts among classmates?
a. Viewing a film about conflict resolution
b. Giving a reward to the best-behaved class in each grade
c. Having the teacher arbitrate all disputes
d. Practicing peer mediation
- Which of the following drugs is NOT a stimulant?
a. Methaqualone
b. Amphetamine
c. Ecstasy
d. Cocaine
- Which of the following drugs is NOT a stimulant?
a. Methaqualone
b. Amphetamine
c. Ecstasy
d. Cocaine
- The main advantage of generic drugs over name-brand drugs is that generics:
a. Generally have fewer side effects.
b. Usually contain fewer additives.
c. Are generally more effective.
d. Are often less expensive.
- The main advantage of generic drugs over name-brand drugs is that generics:
a. Generally have fewer side effects.
b. Usually contain fewer additives.
c. Are generally more effective.
d. Are often less expensive.
- Which of the following statements about date-rape drugs is true?
a. GHB can be recognized by its distinctive smell and bitter taste.
b. Ketamine, also known as “Special K,” is a nervous system stimulant.
c. The use of a controlled substance to assist in a sexual assault is a federal crime punishable by up to 20 years in prison.
d. Rohypnol, or “roofies,” are readily available by prescription in most American pharmacies.
- Which of the following statements about date-rape drugs is true?
a. GHB can be recognized by its distinctive smell and bitter taste.
b. Ketamine, also known as “Special K,” is a nervous system stimulant.
c. The use of a controlled substance to assist in a sexual assault is a federal crime punishable by up to 20 years in prison.
d. Rohypnol, or “roofies,” are readily available by prescription in most American pharmacies.
- The main dietary sources of saturated fat are:
a. Meat and dairy products.
b. Fish and poultry.
c. Fruits and vegetables.
d. Nuts and beans.
- The main dietary sources of saturated fat are:
a. Meat and dairy products.
b. Fish and poultry.
c. Fruits and vegetables.
d. Nuts and beans.
- What is the best way to prevent accidental shootings in the home?
a. Always unload guns before storing them.
b. Keep all firearms in a locked container inside a locked drawer or closet.
c. Store ammunition in a separate location from firearms.
d. Do not keep any guns at home.
- What is the best way to prevent accidental shootings in the home?
a. Always unload guns before storing them.
b. Keep all firearms in a locked container inside a locked drawer or closet.
c. Store ammunition in a separate location from firearms.
d. Do not keep any guns at home.
- The most efficient way for young people to increase their strength and endurance is by:
a. Playing sports such as volleyball and basketball.
b. Making weight training a part of their daily exercise regimen.
c. Lifting heavy weights with few repetitions.
d. Lifting moderately heavy weights with many repetitions.
- The most efficient way for young people to increase their strength and endurance is by:
a. Playing sports such as volleyball and basketball.
b. Making weight training a part of their daily exercise regimen.
c. Lifting heavy weights with few repetitions.
d. Lifting moderately heavy weights with many repetitions.
- A contusion is:
a. A muscle bruise usually caused by a jarring blow.
b. A torn or stretched muscle or tendon.
c. An injury to a ligament.
d. A blow to the skull that alters mental functioning.
- A contusion is:
a. A muscle bruise usually caused by a jarring blow.
b. A torn or stretched muscle or tendon.
c. An injury to a ligament.
d. A blow to the skull that alters mental functioning.
- Which of these health professionals is qualified to diagnose mental disorders and prescribe medication?
a. Licensed psychologists and mental health counselors
b. Clinical social workers and family therapists
c. Psychiatric nurses and licensed professional counselors
d. Psychiatrists and pediatricians
- Which of these health professionals is qualified to diagnose mental disorders and prescribe medication?
a. Licensed psychologists and mental health counselors
b. Clinical social workers and family therapists
c. Psychiatric nurses and licensed professional counselors
d. Psychiatrists and pediatricians
- Which of the following adolescents is LEAST at risk for suicide?
a. A boy who takes the drug ecstasy with his friends every weekend.
b. A girl whose best friend recently attempted suicide.
c. A boy who has been persistently ridiculed by classmates concerning his sexual identity.
d. A girl who is concerned that poor grades may prevent her from getting into the college of her choice.
- Which of the following adolescents is LEAST at risk for suicide?
a. A boy who takes the drug ecstasy with his friends every weekend.
b. A girl whose best friend recently attempted suicide.
c. A boy who has been persistently ridiculed by classmates concerning his sexual identity.
d. A girl who is concerned that poor grades may prevent her from getting into the college of her choice.
- Which of these is the best advice regarding the purchase of a health insurance policy?
a. To reduce premiums, always opt for the highest available deductible.
b. All policies are essentially the same, so choose the policy with the lowest premiums.
c. Choose a policy that covers the cost of medical services that would otherwise be unaffordable.
d. People who are young and healthy should not waste their money on health insurance.
- Which of these is the best advice regarding the purchase of a health insurance policy?
a. To reduce premiums, always opt for the highest available deductible.
b. All policies are essentially the same, so choose the policy with the lowest premiums.
c. Choose a policy that covers the cost of medical services that would otherwise be unaffordable.
d. People who are young and healthy should not waste their money on health insurance.
- Wild mood swings, sudden outbursts of rage, delusions of invincibility, and severe acne are most likely indicative of:
a. Marijuana smoking.
b. Alcoholism.
c. Steroid use.
d. An eating disorder.
- Wild mood swings, sudden outbursts of rage, delusions of invincibility, and severe acne are most likely indicative of:
a. Marijuana smoking.
b. Alcoholism.
c. Steroid use.
d. An eating disorder.
- A slightly overweight 13-year-old boy is reluctant to participate in the school sports program. Which of the following is most likely to encourage his participation?
a. Inform him that regular exercise reduces his future risk of diabetes.
b. Point out that playing sports is good for cardiovascular fitness.
c. Tell him that joining a team may help him get into college some day.
d. Explain that exercise can help him control his weight while building lean muscle and strong bones.
- A slightly overweight 13-year-old boy is reluctant to participate in the school sports program. Which of the following is most likely to encourage his participation?
a. Inform him that regular exercise reduces his future risk of diabetes.
b. Point out that playing sports is good for cardiovascular fitness.
c. Tell him that joining a team may help him get into college some day.
d. Explain that exercise can help him control his weight while building lean muscle and strong bones.
- According to most experts, how old should children be before parents consider letting them return to an empty home after school?
a. At least 15
b. At least 13, but only if an older friend is with them
c. At least 11, but only during the day and for no more than three hours
d. Any age, if the parent feels the child can be trusted to behave responsibly
- According to most experts, how old should children be before parents consider letting them return to an empty home after school?
a. At least 15
b. At least 13, but only if an older friend is with them
c. At least 11, but only during the day and for no more than three hours
d. Any age, if the parent feels the child can be trusted to behave responsibly