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Health Semester Exam Study Guide

Total questions: 32

Worksheet time: 16mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Which of the following behaviors would have a negative impact on an individual's total health?

a)

Making responsible choices

b)

Taking responsibility for actions

c)

Avoiding tobacco

d)

Showing disrespect to other students

2.

A positive outlook is a characteristic

a)

of individuals with good mental and emotional health

b)

of most individuals who make poor decisions about health

c)

that indicates good physical health

d)

that is not important to total health

3.

Good total health can best be achieved by

a)

paying attention to ALL THREE sides of the health triangle

b)

focusing most of your time on physical health

c)

spending large amounts of time talking on the phone with friends

d)

worrying only about emotions and spiritual issues

4.

Your ideas, attitudes, and beliefs are your_______

a)

goals

b)

decisions

c)

values

d)

action plans

5.

Which of the following is a long-term goal?

a)

Walking each day this week

b)

Completing a term paper by next week's deadline

c)

Reading a health assignment this evening

d)

Attending college after high school graduation

6.

Something you aim for that take planning and work is a _______

a)

decision

b)

conflict

c)

goal

d)

value

7.

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of good mental/emotional health?

a)

Having a sense of purpose

b)

Being overwhelmed by everyday challenges

c)

Having the ability to make safe, responsible decisions

d)

Bring positive and hopeful about life

8.

The ability to manage the difficulties that are part of life is called

a)

reliability

b)

resilience

c)

hostility

d)

empathy

9.

Which of the following is an effective way to improve self-esteem?

a)

Use negative self-talk whenever possible

b)

Remind yourself constantly of the poor choices you made in the past

c)

Focus on your shortcomings

d)

Accept your mistakes and think of them as learning opportunities

10.

What is the first step in handling stress?

a)

Using relaxation techniques

b)

Identifying causes of stress

c)

Using refusal skills

d)

Avoiding all stressors

11.

Ways to relax include

a)

deep breathing

b)

a warm bath

c)

laughing

d)

all of the above

12.

To reduce the effects of stress, you should

a)

drink plenty of water for good health

b)

drink caffeinated beverages for energy

c)

avoid talking about your problems with others

d)

stop exercising to save your strength

13.

Which statement about anxiety is NOT true?

a)

Occasional anxiety is normal

b)

Many people experience anxiety

c)

Stress is a common cause of anxiety

d)

Anxiety is a prolonged feeling of sadness

14.

Depression is

a)

an occasional sad mood

b)

a rare illness in teens

c)

a serious condition that may require medical help

d)

an untreatable illness

15.

Teens who are feeling depressed should

a)

seek help from a trusted adult

b)

wait for the feelings to go away

c)

keep the feelings to themselves

d)

try to stop the feelings

16.

The process of ending a conflict through cooperation and compromise is called

a)

conflict establishment

b)

conflict escalation

c)

conflict resolution

d)

conflict clarification

17.

The use of communication and, in many cases, compromise to settle a disagreement is known as

a)

negotiation

b)

cooperation

c)

brainstorming

d)

meditation

18.

Good nutrition can affect your lifelong health by

a)

increasing your risk of stroke

b)

helping you avoid weight gain

c)

causing cardiovascular disease

d)

leading to osteoporosis

19.

What are some reasons why people eat when they are not hungry?

a)

Stress and tension

b)

Boredom and frustration

c)

Loneliness and depression

d)

All of the above

20.

Exercise is

a)

purposeful activity that is planned, structured, and repetitive

b)

a form of cardiovascular disease

c)

any form of movement that causes your body to use energy

d)

a way of life that involves unhealthful weight gain

21.

Which activity is an example of anaerobic exercise?

a)

Lifting a 50kg weigh off the floor

b)

Jogging 1500 meters on a track

c)

Dancing in an hour long ballet

d)

Freestyle swimming 800 meters

22.

The best way to improve flexibility it with

a)

aerobic exercises

b)

stretching exercises

c)

isokinetic exercises

d)

weight-bearing excercises

23.

How many minutes of physical activity should teens get most days of the week?

a)

10 min

b)

30 min

c)

45 min

d)

60 min

24.

The ability to carry out daily tasks easily and have enough reserve energy to respond to unexpected demands is called

a)

mood enhancement

b)

physical fitness

c)

physical activity

d)

depression

25.

Which is a way that physical activity benefits your cardiovascular system?

a)

Reduces the risk of developing fragile bones as you age

b)

Stimulates your body to produce chemicals called endorphins

c)

Strengthens your heart muscle so that it pumps blood more efficiently

d)

Causes your lungs to work more efficiently

26.

Which is NOT a mental or emotional benefit provided by being physically active?

a)

Better sleep

b)

Mood enhancement

c)

Increase in stress

d)

Improved self-esteem

27.

Which is NOT a function of the skeletal system?

a)

Protects internal tissues and organs

b)

Produces red and white blood cells

c)

Prevents movement of limbs and digits

d)

Acts as framework for attatched muscles

28.

Which type of joint is a knee?

a)

A ball-and-socket joint

b)

A hinge joint

c)

A pivot joint

d)

An ellipsoidal joint

29.

What results when the ligaments that attach a bone at a joint are torn as the bone slips out of place?

a)

Torn catilage

b)

Bursitis

c)

Dislocation

d)

Bunion

30.

Which is the best description of phycological dependence on alcohol?

a)

An individual has a chemical need for alcohol

b)

An individual believes alcohol is needed in order to feel good

c)

An individual is pressured by peers to use alcohol

d)

An individual receives media messages promoting alcohol use

31.

Of the following factors, which is most likely to influence a teen to use alcohol?

a)

Having friends who do not consume alcohol

b)

Believing media message that glamorize alcohol use

c)

Having parents who disapprove of teen alcohol use

d)

Recognizing that media messages about alcohol are misleading

32.

What is the easiest way to live an alcohol-free life?

a)

Never start drinking alcohol

b)

Hang out with friends who use alcohol

c)

Take part in activities where alcohol is present

d)

Go along with peer pressure to drink alcohol