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WorksheetsPreliminary PDHPE Practice Exam - Cores - MC, short answer
Total questions: 24
Worksheet time: 38mins
Which determinants of health have the greatest impact on mortality rates for young people?
Physical and political factors
Socioeconomic factors
Environmental factors
Sociocultural factors
Which of the following are individual factors that determine health?
Socioeconomic status, geographical location
Access to technology, genetics
Peers, media and attitudes
Knowledge, skills and genetics
Which of the following best describes the process of health promotion?
Mediating separate interest groups to promote positive health outcomes
Enabling individuals to increase control over and improve their health
Advocating communities to accept health promotion strategies from the
Commonwealth Government
Controlling individuals to ensure they make regular visits to their doctor
Which of the following trends is true of BOTH road users AND tobacco users in Australia over the past twenty years?
Mortality rates for road accidents and tobacco smokers have decreased.
Mortality rates for road accidents and tobacco smokers have increased.
Mortality rates have increased for road accidents and decreased in tobacco
smokers.
Mortality rates have decreased for road accidents and increased in tobacco smokers.
Observe the image sequence of a long jumper performing a jump into the sand pit.
Which of the following joint actions correctly identifies what is happening at the hip and knee joints, in the sequence prior to landing?
Hip extension, knee flexion
Hip flexion, knee flexion
Hip circumduction, knee flexion
Hip adduction, knee abduction
Observe the diagram of blood flow in a part of the human body.
What term is used to describe this pathway through which blood travels?
Pulmonary circulation
Systemic circulation
Systolic circulation
Diastolic circulation
In order from 1 to 5, which sequence correctly identifies the bones?
Clavicle, Humerus, Femur, Fibula, Metatarsals
Scapula, Radius, Tibia, Fibula, Phalanges
Clavicle, Humerus, Femur, Tibia, Metatarsals
Scapula, Ulna, Fibula, Tibia, Phalanges
Australian deaths due to road accidents, by sex and age group, 2012.
Which of the following best identifies a non-modifiable health determinant relating to death and road accidents?
Vehicle availability to young drivers
Gender
Socioeconomic status
Driver drug-testing
Which of the following is an example of a socioeconomic determinant of health?
Inheriting red hair colour
Exposure to cigarette smoke in the home
Studying at university with the aim of securing a well-paid occupation
Consuming a predominantly Asian diet as part of family custom
Examine the image of pulmonary circulation within the body. What is happening in the areas marked by the arrows?
Oxygen is diffusing in and carbon dioxide diffusing out of blood capillaries.
De-oxygenated blood is receiving carbon dioxide through the lung alveoli.
Oxygen is being forced into the aortic artery by the lungs.
Oxygenated blood is moving through the pulmonary vein to the heart’s right atrium.
Observe the following image showing the sole of the foot rotating toward the centreline of the body.
Inversion
Eversion
Dorsiflexion
Plantarflexion
The Department of Health provides information in a range of languages.
Which principle of social justice is best represented by this approach?
Equity
Diversity
Supportive environments
Participation
Which of the following best describes the degree of control individuals can exert over their obesity levels?
Obesity is a non-modifiable determinant over which individuals have no control.
Obesity is a modifiable determinant over which individuals have no control.
Obesity is a modifiable determinant over which individuals have some control.
Obesity is a non-modifiable determinant over which individuals have limited control.
What happens during the inspiration phase?
Diaphragm contracts, ribs move up and out
Diaphragm relaxes, ribs move up and out
Diaphragm contracts, ribs move down and in
Diaphragm relaxes, ribs remain stationary
What is the objective of increasing the number of licence demerit points for being caught using a mobile phone whilst driving a vehicle?
Create social equality through the provision of a supportive environment
Target young drivers through the reorienting of health services
Create equity on roads through the provision of a supportive environment
Reduce road injuries through the building of healthy public policy
Why do elite athletes use streamlining and equipment such as aerodynamic helmets and tight body suits?
To apply more force to fluid environments
To reduce the effect of drag
To reduce reaction forces
To increase the Magnus effect
Consider the following statements.
- Not for profit groups that focus on a specific health issue An organisation that identifies global public health issues
- Respectively, which two areas of responsibility for health promotion are represented?
Community groups and non-government organisations
Schools and government organisations
Government organisations and international organisations
Non-government organisations and international organisations
Examine the image of a cross-section of the structure of the shoulder.
Which of the following is an accurate description of this joint?
It is classified as a slightly moveable joint, permitting rotation in one direction
only.
It is classified as a synovial joint, allowing maximum movement.
It is classified as a cartilaginous joint due to the presence of cartilage around the
ball of the humerus and articulating bones.
The joint is immovable, due to the strong attachment of surrounding bones, muscle and tendons.
Which of the following has primary responsibility for delivering this health promotion initiative?
Individuals
Government
Community Groups
Non-Government Organisations
What is the main role of blood plasma?
To assist with blood clotting
To transport oxygen to muscles
To fight infection within the body
To enable cell, nutrient and waste transfer
(a) What is health promotion? Provide an example to support your answer. 3 marks
(a) How does intensity need to vary to enhance aerobic training requirements? Include examples. 3 marks
Identify ONE health-related component of physical fitness AND outline its relationship to movement efficiency. Include examples. 3 marks
Outline how the principle of equity is applied to promote the health of individuals. Provide examples to support your answer. 3 marks
