intellectual health
psychological health
spiritual health
social health
Which of the following is a sensible strategy for psychological self-care?
Eat nourishing foods and don’t skip meals.
On days when you have no early-morning commitments, get as many hours of sleep as possible.
Allow yourself lots of alone time each day so that you can figure things out.
Do all of the above.
Worries, critical thoughts, and the demands we place upon ourselves are examples of
environmental stressors
internal stressors.
social stressors.
post-traumatic stress disorder.
Which of the following is characteristic of an essential nutrient?
It cannot be found in food.
It cannot be degraded by the body.
It cannot be made in sufficient quantities by the body.
It cannot be used to manufacture other compounds in the body.
Most foodborne illnesses
are deadly.
are due to overcooking meat.
can be prevented by using safe food-handling practices.
can be prevented by choosing genetically modified foods.
Which one of the following is NOT a component of physical fitness?
cardiorespiratory fitness
muscular strength
flexibility
balance
Students under a lot of stress
shouldn’t exercise, because it will just take time they don’t have.
can get stress relief from working out.
are better off in the gym than working out on their own.
won’t be able to stick to an exercise program.
What is BMI?
a ratio between your height and your weight, used to help assess health risks
a measurement of how much fat you have
a measurement of how much muscle you have
a 100% reliable indicator of how healthy you are
One of the most fundamental characteristics of addiction is
recognition that the behavior is causing significant harm.
intense craving.
sleep disturbances.
euphoria.
The long-term effects of alcohol on the body include
increased risk of cancer.
increased risk of cardiovascular disease.
increased risk of liver disease.
all of the answers are correct.
Pathogens
cannot be stopped by your body’s first line of defense.
are agents that cause disease.
infect animals but not humans.
die once they enter your body.
Your first line of defense against infection is
your immune system.
antibiotics.
immunization.
your skin.
Antibiotics are appropriate treatments against
bacteria.
viruses.
fungi.
none of these pathogens.
Which of the following statements about cardiovascular disease is true?
Atherosclerosis increases the risk for hypertension, coronary heart disease, congestive heart failure, and stroke.
The best emergency treatment for a person experiencing the warning signs of myocardial infarction is to shock the heart using an automated external defibrillator (AED).
Delegate your assignment to our experts and they will do the rest.
A TIA is a warning sign of an impending heart attack.
A high-sodium diet is essential for maintaining body fluid levels in patients with congestive heart failure.
Which of the following statements about cancer is true?
Oncogenes are genes known to suppress the development of malignant tumors.
Carcinogens are substances known to promote metastasis of malignant tumors.
A malignant tumor is a tumor that has metastasized.
Not all tumors are cancer.
What are the typical characteristics of credible health-related research?
publication in a peer-reviewed journal
a large pool of study participants
results that have been replicated by other scientists
all of these answers.
You should seek emergency care for all of the following, EXCEPT
cold symptoms.
difficulty breathing.
sudden, severe pain.
adverse reactions to a medication or insect bite.
Being a smart patient includes
being honest and vocal with your doctor.
asking questions when you don’t understand something.
following the instructions you receive from your doctor.
all of these answers.
The most important strategy for improving your sleep maintenance is
taking a late-afternoon nap of no more than 10–20 minutes daily.
setting and keeping a regular sleep–wake schedule.
drinking a small glass of water just before bed.
maintaining a bedroom temperature of at least 68°F.
Which common but potentially fatal indoor pollutant is released from the burning of fuels such as gas, oil, wood, or charcoal?
carbon monoxide
carbon dioxide
radon
mold spores
