Intro to health preview quiz

What are the three main sides of the health triangle?

• mental/emotional

• social

• spiritual

• physical

• technological

Which of the following best describes the health triangle?

• To be truly healthy, all three sides need to be in balance

• The triangle has two sides that are more important to overall health than the other

• It is best to focus on improving one side of the triangle at a time

• When two sides of the triangle are strong, the third will take care of itself

Abel is mentally healthy. He....

• is on the basketball team, avoids fast food and sleeps 8 hours each night

• has high self-esteem, enjoys new things, and is free of mental illness

• recycles used paper, glass, and aluminum

• respects others, has supportive relationships, and expresses needs to others

Julia is socially healthy. She....

• is on the basketball team, avoids fast food and sleeps 8 hours each night

• has high self-esteem, enjoys new things, and is free of mental illness

• recycles used paper, glass, and aluminum

• respects others, has supportive relationships, and expresses needs to others

Today, poor health is most directly related to…

• communicable disease

• gender

• the way we live our lives

• heredity

• none of the above

Which influence on health includes a person's culture?

• media

• attitude

• behavior

• environment

Which influence on health can not be changed?

• media

• attitude

• behavior

• heredity

Which of the following is NOT one of the areas you should consider before making decisions?

• your values

• your self respect

• how much risk is involved

• your goals/vision for the future

• your friends' expectations

The types of diseases that can be prevented by hand washing and vaccinations are:

• chronic diseases

• communicable diseases

• hereditary diseases

• age-related diseases

• all of the above

When attempting to save a life, you should continue CPR until…

• another trained responder or EMS personnel take over.

• the person shows an obvious sign of life.

• you are too exhausted to continue.

• all of the above