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WorksheetsSemester Exam Review
Total questions: 85
Worksheet time: 43mins
Which of the following best defines health?
The absence of illness or injury
A state of complete physical, mental/emotional, and social well-being
The length of time a person is expected to live
The process of identifying one's state of health and taking steps to improve it
The health continuum is used to:
Measure your physical fitness level.
Explain the status of health as it relates to a range from premature death to optimal health.
Rate a person's level of resilience.
Define the four types of communication styles.
Which of the following is NOT one of the three interrelated dimensions of health?
Physical health
Mental and emotional health
Intellectual health
Social health
What is the first step in the DECIDE model for making healthy and informed decisions?
Explore alternatives and options
Consider the consequences
Define the decision to be made or the problem to be solved
Decide and act
In the context of SMART goals, the 'M' stands for Measurable, which means the goal:
Is challenging but not out of reach.
Has results that can be clearly observed or quantified.
Is worthwhile and will meet your needs.
Includes a specific time limit.
The process of working with others to make a decision is known as:
Conflict resolution
Collaborative decision-making
Negotiation
Assertive communication
What does the 'T' in the acronym SMART goals stand for?
Tough
True
Timely
Trusted
What is the most basic level of Maslow's hierarchy of human needs?
Safety needs
Love and belonging needs
Physical needs
Esteem needs
The skill in perceiving, understanding, and managing emotions and feelings is defined as:
Cognitive empathy
Emotional intelligence
Self-esteem
Resilience
Unhealthy patterns of thinking that are often not grounded in reality are called:
Emotional dysregulation
Defense mechanisms
Cognitive distortions
Mental distress
What are the mental defenses people use to avoid conscious conflict, feelings, or thoughts?
Cognitive distortions
Stressors
Mental health conditions
Defense mechanisms
The ability to recover from stressful events and develop coping skills when future challenges arise is called:
Optimism
Resilience
Emotional intelligence
Empathy
People who have a negative mindset are generally pessimistic, tend to give up when facing difficulty, and often fixate on negative thoughts, which is called:
Visualization
Positive reappraisal
Rumination
Cognitive restructuring
What type of empathy involves the ability to see the world from another person’s perspective?
Emotional empathy
Social empathy
Cognitive empathy
Universal empathy
Which statement about self-esteem is a MYTH?
People with low self-esteem are more likely to show off to convince others of their worth.
Social media can affect self-esteem.
People who brag about themselves have healthy self-esteem.
Interactions with others are a factor affecting self-esteem.
Which term describes positive stress that encourages growth and motivation?
Distress
Trauma
Toxic stress
Eustress
What is extreme stress due to deeply disturbing events?
Distress
Trauma
Technostress
Eustress
Which relaxation technique involves imagining oneself in a pleasant environment?
Deep breathing
Progressive muscle relaxation
Visualization
Focused attention
Which of the following is a physical change that occurs during the fight-or-flight response?
Decreased heart rate
Decreased blood flow to the brain
Increased sweating
Relaxed muscle tension
Which is considered the best communication style for effective communication?
Passive
Aggressive
Assertive
Passive-aggressive
In the communication process, how does the receiver indicate to the sender that the message has been received and understood?
By asking a question
By providing a new message
By providing feedback
By interrupting the sender
Which communication style involves clearly stating needs, wants, and feelings without insulting others?
Passive
Aggressive
Passive-aggressive
Assertive
Why do miscommunications occur so easily online?
People tend to type faster than they think.
Nonverbal cues, such as gestures and facial expressions, are not always available.
Messages are usually too long to read completely.
People are usually too distracted when communicating online.
What separates healthy conflict from unhealthy conflict?
The topic of the disagreement
How the conflict is resolved
The number of people involved
The severity of the argument
The type of agreement in which two sides come together and each side gives in a little is called:
Negotiation
Mediation
Arbitration
Compromise
What is the first step in the negotiation process?
Expressing empathy
Analyzing others' perspectives
Identifying the cause of the conflict
Deciding on a compromise
A type of aggressive behavior toward someone that involves a power imbalance and causes the person injury or discomfort is the definition of:
Harassment
Conflict
Bullying
Passive-aggression
What form of social bullying involves spreading hurtful rumors that may or may not be true?
Isolation
Hazing
Gossip
Catfishing
The situation in which a bystander is less likely to intervene and stop harmful behavior because they think someone else will is known as:
Groupthink
The Bystander Effect
Social loafing
Cognitive dissonance
If you are a target of cyberbullying, what is one of the first and most important things you should do?
Write a script to change the conversation
Respond to the person's messages to tell them to stop
Block the person's ability to contact you
Try to solve the conflict offline
Nutrient-dense foods do not contain large amounts of what?
Saturated fats, added sugars, or sodium
Vitamins and minerals
Fiber and protein
Carbohydrates and healthy fats
Which form of malnutrition is caused by consuming too many of some nutrients?
Undernutrition
Food allergy
Overnutrition
Food intolerance
The Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommend that a healthy eating pattern should limit all of the following EXCEPT:
Saturated fats
Sodium
Added sugars
Fruits and vegetables
Which concept describes the intentional combination of two or more incomplete plant-based proteins to provide all the essential amino acids for those on a vegetarian or vegan plan?
Complementary proteins
Complete proteins
Protein synergy
Amino acid stacking
A condition that causes the body's immune system to react to a food as if that food is harmful is known as a:
Cognitive distortion
Food intolerance
Nutrient deficiency
Food allergy
The term for the recommended daily intake amounts for specific nutrients, found on the Nutrition Facts label, is:
Recommended Dietary Allowance (RDA)
Daily Values (DV)
Acceptable Macronutrient Distribution Range (AMDR)
Estimated Energy Requirement (EER)
Which type of foodborne illness is caused by toxins (poisons) produced by bacteria in food?
Foodborne intoxication
Foodborne infection
Cross-contamination
Viral food poisoning
When cooking and preparing foods, what is the minimum amount of time you should wash your hands with hot, soapy water?
5 seconds
10 seconds
20 seconds
30 seconds
To make a healthier food choice in a social situation, a strategy is to:
Eat everything on your plate to be polite.
Lie about having a food allergy.
Secretly throw the unwanted food away.
Pair your refusal of someone's food with a compliment.
To prevent foodborne illnesses, perishable foods should be kept hot—above 140°F—and cold foods should be kept cold—below what temperature?
32°F
40°F
50°F
60°F
What is the rate at which your body uses energy to carry out basic physiological processes such as breathing or digesting?
Metabolism
Homeostasis
Body composition
Caloric density
The ratio of the fat, bone, and muscle that makes up your body is called:
Body Mass Index (BMI)
Body shape
Body composition
Metabolic rate
A diet that often promises significant weight loss in a short period of time and typically involves cutting out entire food groups is known as a:
Balanced diet
Maintenance diet
Crash diet
Fad diet
Which of the following is a healthy strategy for effective weight management?
Completely cutting out your favorite high-calorie foods.
Following an "all-or-nothing" mindset about diet.
Being fully focused on the present moment when you eat (mindful eating).
Limiting all forms of physical activity to conserve energy.
Which of these factors should you consider when developing a dietary or weight-management plan?
Genetic factors
Personal preferences
Socioeconomic factors
All of the above
What is the primary difference between physical activity and exercise?
Physical activity is always more intense than exercise.
Physical activity is always done outdoors, while exercise is done indoors.
Exercise is a specific physical activity that is structured, planned, and intended to increase physical fitness.
Physical activity only benefits physical health, while exercise benefits mental health.
Which component of health-related fitness is directly impacted by physical activity?
Body composition
Reaction time
Coordination
Balance
Which component of health-related fitness refers to the strength and efficiency of your heart and lungs?
Flexibility
Muscular strength
Body composition
Cardiorespiratory fitness
Which of the following is a component of skill-related fitness?
Flexibility
Agility
Muscular endurance
Body composition
True or False: Walking to school and between classes counts as a form of physical activity.
True, but it is not a form of exercise.
False, only structured workouts count as physical activity.
True
False
Activities that consist of sitting or lying down and use very little energy are known as:
Light activities
Moderate activities
Calisthenics
Sedentary behaviors
How do Americans know how much physical activity is recommended for their age group?
By asking their doctor
By calculating their Body Mass Index (BMI)
By following the Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans
By following fitness trends on social media
Which of the following is a benefit of a school resource like a PE class?
It guarantees a perfect body composition.
It encourages engagement in activities you might not typically try.
It eliminates the need for any other daily physical activity.
It only focuses on skill-related fitness components.
What aspect of fitness do muscle stretches primarily improve?
Muscular strength
Cardiorespiratory endurance
Flexibility
Power
To overcome obstacles to physical activity, such as a "lack of time," a practical strategy is to:
Stop going to school or work to free up time.
Only exercise on weekends.
Schedule short bursts of activity throughout the day.
Focus only on high-intensity, structured exercise.
What is the toxic substance that makes all tobacco products, including e-cigarettes and vapes, addictive?
Tar
Carbon monoxide
Nicotine
Formaldehyde
What is the term for the particles and gases left behind after someone smokes or vapes, which can settle on surfaces and be harmful to health?
Secondhand smoke
Sidestream aerosol
Thirdhand Smoke and Aerosol
Mainstream vapor
How does physical activity help a person who is trying to quit tobacco or nicotine use?
It eliminates withdrawal symptoms entirely.
It causes the body to release endorphins, which can improve mood.
It allows the person to substitute one addiction for another.
It distracts the person from their cravings for a short time only.
Why is using tobacco not an effective method for managing mental health conditions like anxiety or depression?
Nicotine is a stimulant and always makes anxiety worse.
Tobacco use is physically exhausting and prevents sleep.
Tobacco use does not address the underlying issue of the mental health condition.
The government prohibits doctors from prescribing nicotine for mental health.
Which of the following is an example of an approved form of Nicotine Replacement Therapy (NRT)?
E-cigarettes and vapes
Herbal cigarettes
Nicotine gum, patch, and lozenge
Medications that stimulate acetylcholine
What is the term for when a body requires increased amounts of a substance to function properly, causing the user to need more to achieve the same feeling?
Addiction
Detoxification
Withdrawal
Tolerance
Which of the following is one of the effective refusal skills for avoiding substance use?
Change the subject
Confront the person aggressively
Guilt-trip the person offering the substance
Pretend to use the substance but discreetly dispose of it
When critically evaluating a media message for substance promotion, which element should you look for?
The ingredients list
The product's side effects
Music, graphics, and modern cultural references
The name of the advertising agency
The consequence of vaping can include increased risk for lung diseases, mood disorders, lack of impulse control, attention issues, and what cognitive impairment?
Improved memory retention
Decreased learning or retention
Increased emotional intelligence
Enhanced problem-solving skills
Which of the following is true about secondhand smoke and aerosol?
It only affects people with asthma.
It is harmless when indoors if windows are open.
It can extend health effects to those around someone who uses tobacco.
It is less dangerous than thirdhand smoke.
What is the addictive drug and active ingredient in all alcoholic beverages?
Methanol
Isopropyl alcohol
Ethanol
Propylene glycol
What is the legal limit for Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC) for an adult to be considered legally impaired in most US states?
0.05%
0.08%
0.10%
0.15%
The "zero-tolerance policy" for people under 21 years of age means their acceptable BAC level is:
0.02%
0.05%
0%
0.08%
Alcohol affects the cerebral cortex, which is the part of the brain that controls what?
Heart rate and breathing
Coordination and balance
Inhibition and decision-making
Memory formation
What is the term for using alcohol to cope with symptoms of mental health conditions, such as anxiety and depression?
Detoxification
Relapse
Self-medication
Social drinking
What is the first stage of recovery from an Alcohol Use Disorder (AUD), where the body clears itself of alcohol?
Rehabilitation
Detoxification
Counseling
Maintenance
One of the long-term social consequences of alcohol use and abuse is:
Improved academic performance
Increased financial stability
Strained relationships
Reduced risk of accident
In a 12-step recovery program like Alcoholics Anonymous (AA), how does a sponsor help a participant?
By giving them money to buy healthy food
By helping them get a job
By telling them what decisions to make
By providing support, empathy, and accountability
Which government agency is responsible for ensuring medications are safe, effective, and secure from tampering?
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
National Institutes of Health (NIH)
Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA)
What are the unpleasant physical and psychological symptoms that occur when a person stops taking a medication or drug that they have used for a long time?
Tolerance
Relapse
Withdrawal
Detoxification
Which of the following is the proper way to dispose of unused medications?
Flush them down the toilet.
Throw them directly into the trash can.
Drop them off at a drug take-back location.
Give them to a friend or family member.
Which highly powerful prescription opioid is 50 to 100 times stronger than morphine and is responsible for many overdose deaths?
Oxycodone
Vicodin
Percocet
Fentanyl
Prescription depressants are often abused for what initial effect?
Increased energy and focus
Hallucinations
Relaxation and euphoria
Increased muscle strength
The slang terms speed, uppers, and vitamin R typically refer to the abuse of which type of prescription medication?
Opioids
Depressants
Stimulants
Cold medications
What is the active ingredient in marijuana that causes a psychoactive effect?
Cannabidiol (CBD)
Methylene-dioxy-methamphetamine (MDMA)
Delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol (THC)
Dextromethorphan (DXM)
Club drugs have no serious effects and are not addictive. True or False?
True, they are only dangerous when mixed with alcohol.
False, side effects can include memory loss, delirium, coma, and addiction.
True, as long as they are taken in small doses.
False, they are only addictive if used daily.
Why are some club drugs referred to as "date rape drugs"?
They cause intense aggression in the user, leading to assault.
They are often sold in clubs.
Criminals use them to commit sexual assaults due to side effects like memory loss.
They cause permanent physical injury.
What is the general term for using illegal, addictive drugs?
Medication misuse
Drug abuse
Overnutrition
Substance tolerance
Why are teenagers particularly vulnerable to developing addictions to substances?
They have higher levels of dopamine than adults.
Their brains are still developing in areas that govern decision-making, judgment, and self-control.
They metabolize substances faster than adults.
They have already developed high levels of tolerance.
What term is used when someone takes a medication or drug again after deciding to stop using it?
Detoxification
Self-medication
Relapse
Withdrawal
