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Health Exam Review

Total questions: 54

Worksheet time: 30mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Which of the following describes a health risk behavior?

a)

joining a club that promotes a drug-free school

b)

drinking more water and less soda

c)

riding in a car with a driver who has been drinking alcohol

2.

A teen who visits the dentist every 6 months, even when he is not having any problems with his teeth, is practicing

a)

prevention.

b)

advocacy.

c)

abstinence.

3.

A teen who gets very nervous before he speaks in front of the class is experiencing

a)

fraud.

b)

stress.

c)

advocacy.

4.

Which is an example of negative stress?

a)

Losing a job

b)

Winning a competition

c)

Getting a promotion

d)

Receiving a compliment

5.

A friend asks you to the movies, and you reply, “I guess whatever you want to do is fine.” What style of communication are you using?

a)

Aggressive

b)

Assertive

c)

Passive

6.

Which of the following is an example of an “I” message?

a)

a “I feel hurt when I’m left out of a conversation.”

b)

b “You never listen to anything I say!”

c)

c “I know I said I’d take out the trash, but I’m busy!”

7.

Which of the following is a form of abuse?

a)

Counseling

b)

Neglect

8.

Practicing abstinence may be more difficult if teens

a)

date people their own age.

b)

talk about abstinence with their partner.

c)

use alcohol or other drugs.

9.

Which is an example of a conflict that escalated?

a)

A verbal argument became a physical fight.

b)

A fight was avoided when two teens talked.

c)

Two angry teens tried peer mediation.

10.

The overwhelming majority of which type of violence involve firearms?

a)

Assaults

b)

Rapes

c)

Homicides

11.

When a person uses words to injure another person, the abuser is engaging in

a)

emotional abuse.

b)

physical abuse.

c)

sexual abuse.

12.

Which statement provides accurate information about dietary fats?

a)

Unsaturated fats may be good for your health.

b)

The body uses fats only for a source of energy.

c)

For good health, you should never eat fats.

13.

To maintain an energy balance on a day when you’ve had larger portions of food than usual, you should

a)

get more physical activity.

b)

have more nutrient-dense snacks.

c)

drink less water.

14.

Which of the following is NOT a healthful way to manage weight?

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15.

A friend who consistently avoids meals at home and school and has started doing excessive amounts of physical activity is possibly showing symptoms of

a)

bulimia nervosa.

b)

binge eating disorder.

c)

anorexia nervosa.

16.

If a family member has just been diagnosed with high cholesterol, he or she may need to develop an eating plan that

a)

reduces saturated and trans fats.

b)

excludes wheat, rye, and barley.

c)

excludes dairy products.

17.

Fertilization occurs in the

a)

ovaries.

b)

fallopian tubes.

c)

testes.

18.

What is the substance in tobacco that causes addiction?

a)

tar

b)

carbon monoxide

c)

nicotine

19.

Complications from bacterial STDs

a)

can be prevented with early treatment.

b)

are less severe than those from viral STIs.

c)

are more serious in males than in females.

20.

Your friend has just crashed his skateboard in the middle of the skateboard park. You can see that his head is bleeding. The first thing you should do is

a)

cover the wound with sterile gauze.

b)

check the scene to make sure it’s safe.

c)

treat him for shock.

21.

During a tornado,

a)

take shelter immediately

b)

go outside to watch

c)

stand near windows

d)

ignore warnings

22.

What should you do if there is a tornado warning?

a)

go outside and stay clear of buildings and trees.

b)

shut off the utilities and evacuate.

c)

seek shelter in the lowest level of a house.

23.

Measurement of energy in foods.

a)

Kilogram

b)

Calorie

c)

Lipids

24.

A nutrient that builds & repairs muscles.

a)

Vitamins

b)

Carbohydrates

c)

Protein

25.

A metabolic chemical

a)

Enzyme

b)

Electrolyte

c)

HDL

26.

The fat in a food has been changed from a liquid to a solid simply to make it look more appealing. This term is known as:

a)

Coagulating

b)

Hydrogenating

c)

Solidifying

27.

The three main types of drugs are stimulants, hallucinogens and:

a)

Analgesics

b)

Depressants

28.

Which of the following factors that influence health do individuals have the least control over?

a)

social environment

b)

heredity

c)

attitude

29.

Eating high-fat foods every day at lunch is an example of

a)

prevention.

b)

cumulative risks.

c)

chronic disease.

30.

Intentionally avoiding thoughts of an unpleasant emotion is an example of which defense mechanism?

a)

projection

b)

compensation

c)

suppression

31.

If a close friend is grieving, what is the best way to show her support?

a)

leave her alone to process her grief

b)

help her recall what she didn’t like about the deceased

c)

be a sympathetic listener

32.

Which statement about anxiety is NOT true?

a)

Occasional anxiety is normal.

b)

Many people experience anxiety.

c)

Anxiety is a prolonged feeling of sadness.

33.

A warning sign of suicide is a(n)

a)

desire for praise and rewards.

b)

desire to give away belongings.

34.

The bar graph shows the percentages of teen boys and girls that experienced three common symptoms of depression. In the graph, about what percentage of teen girls experienced the symptom, “felt sad or hopeless?”

a)

28 percent

b)

37 percent

c)

15 percent

35.

Which of the following is a form of nonverbal communication?

(a)  

36.

Which of the following is a respectful behavior that strengthens relationships?

a)

assertive communication

b)

prejudice

c)

aggressive communication

37.

What is a likely outcome of an aggressive response to peer pressure?

a)

Showing respect for friends

b)

Being viewed as a pushover

c)

Violating the rights of others

38.

A person who gives in to negative peer pressure is behaving

a)

passively.

b)

assertively.

c)

aggressively.

39.

What is any disagreement, struggle, or fight?

a)

A conflict

b)

A power struggle

c)

An attitude

40.

What is a leading cause of death among teens, second only to auto accidents?

a)

Random violence

b)

Homicide

c)

Suicide

41.

A good source of complex carbohydrates are

a)

beans.

b)

eggs.

c)

honey.

42.

Which nutrient is necessary for healthy bones?

a)

Calcium

b)

Vitamin C

c)

Iron

d)

Glucose

43.

According to the label, this food is a good source of

a)

calcium.

b)

fiber.

c)

sugars.

44.

Body mass index is a measure of body weight relative to

a)

age.

b)

height.

c)

rate of growth.

45.

Weight-bearing exercises are good for lowering your risk of

a)

overexertion.

b)

hypothermia.

c)

osteoporosis.

46.

What percentage of teens—both boys and girls—sets goals for moderate physical activity at least 3 times per week?

a)

About 68 percent

b)

About 35 percent

c)

About 76 percent

47.

Ty has a mole and is concerned that it may be melanoma. Which characteristic of the mole might indicate a sign of melanoma?

a)

even color

b)

irregular edges

c)

symmetry

48.

Which path does an ovum take through the female reproductive tract?

a)

ovaries, fallopian tubes, uterus

b)

ovaries, cervix, fallopian tubes

c)

ovaries, fallopian tubes, vagina, uterus

49.

Through which order of structures do sperm travel before leaving the body?

a)

testes, epididymis, vas deferens, urethra

b)

testes, fallopian tubes, vas deferens, urethra

c)

testes, vas deferens, epididymis, seminal vesicle

50.

What is the difference in percentage of low birth weight babies born to smoking mothers between 30 and 34 years old compared to nonsmoking mothers in the same age range?

a)

2%

b)

5%

c)

8%

d)

12%

51.

Adulthood begins when young people

a)

start to live on their own.

b)

stop growing in height.

c)

mature physically and emotionally.

52.

What kind of pathogen do antibiotics destroy?

a)

viruses

b)

bacteria

c)

antibodies

53.

A substance that causes physiological or psychological dependence is called a(n)

a)

prescription drug.

b)

addictive drug.

c)

over-the-counter drug.

54.

What is a colorless, odorless, and poisonous gas found in cigarette smoke?

a)

carbon dioxide

b)

carbon monoxide