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WorksheetsHealth Course Final Exam Review #1
Total questions: 51
Worksheet time: 1hrs 17mins
When communicating a personal limit in a relationship, what should be the central focus of your message?
Making sure others approve of your decisions.
Creating rules that everyone else must follow.
Clearly expressing the choice you are making for your own well-being.
Criticizing others for decisions that differ from yours.
Marcus wants to join his friends for a late-night cycling class, but the only session they can attend starts at 9 p.m. Marcus usually wakes up before dawn for his job and feels tired by that time of night. What is the healthiest choice for Marcus?
Go to the late class anyway because working out with friends is always the most important factor.
Ask his friends if they can meet on a weekend or another time that better fits his schedule.
Insist that his friends switch to early-morning classes even though they prefer evenings.
Find an entirely new friend group that has the same daily schedule as he does.
Self-management involves taking care of your overall well-being and making plans that support healthy habits.
True
False
For a long time, traditional health models focused almost entirely on the physical body and overlooked emotional and mental well-being. Why was this approach problematic?
Healthcare providers were already spending too much time discussing emotions with patients.
Mental and emotional health greatly influence a person’s physical health.
Emotional wellness had been prioritized more than social wellness.
There were no treatments available for physical or emotional concerns.
After completing a wellness course, Ethan realizes several of his daily routines—related to nutrition, exercise, and stress management—are not supporting his health. He writes down the habits he wants to improve. Now that he has identified his goals, what is the MOST effective strategy?
Try to change every habit at the same time so he can completely reset his lifestyle.
Choose just one area to work on because it’s impossible to improve multiple aspects of health.
Focus only on nutrition since it will make the biggest difference quickly, and save mental health changes for later.
Tackle the list gradually, improving one habit at a time and adding new changes every few weeks.
Lena knows she needs more sleep, but she often stays up late scrolling through social media or watching videos on her phone. What is the MOST effective strategy for helping her change this habit?
Set a specific time limit—such as a 15-minute timer—for nighttime screen use.
Finish her homework during lunch so her evenings feel more open.
Exercise more during the day so she’ll feel tired at night.
Practice daily meditation to help her feel more relaxed before bed.
Ava’s dad has been drinking several cups of coffee every day for decades. Lately, he has been feeling more anxious, but he insists there’s no reason to ask his doctor about caffeine because “everyone drinks coffee.” What is Ava’s MOST convincing reason to encourage him to bring it up with his doctor?
Caffeine can sometimes contribute to issues like increased heart rate and restlessness, so asking a doctor could help prevent problems.
The caffeine in coffee is much more dangerous than the caffeine in soda or energy drinks, so he is clearly at high risk.
Even though caffeine is common, it is still a drug that can affect both the brain and the body.
Caffeine has known benefits, so the doctor may recommend that he drink even more.
Riley has watched several relatives struggle with substance addiction, and he understands how destructive it can be. Because of this, he decides to avoid alcohol and drugs altogether, feeling that his life is stable and he doesn’t want to risk his well-being. What is the BEST response to Riley?
He should try using substances at least once so he can see how they affect him personally.
Since his family history increases his risk for addiction, choosing to stay substance-free is a wise and healthy decision.
He’s being overly cautious and could safely experiment with recreational drinking.
Most people struggle with substance use anyway, so his situation isn’t particularly meaningful.
Genetic testing can reveal whether someone carries the gene for certain conditions, such as Huntington’s disease, which currently has no cure. What is the main benefit of knowing whether a person has the gene?
It’s always better to predict future health risks whenever possible.
The gene can be changed to prevent the disease from developing.
Knowing about the gene can help with earlier diagnosis and allow treatments or planning to start sooner.
There’s little benefit because genetic tests are usually inaccurate.
Which best describes the typical daily work of a medical specialist?
Seeing patients with a wide range of common, easily treated conditions.
Balancing patient care, keeping detailed records, and reviewing test results.
Spending part of the day treating patients in a hospital and part conducting lab research.
Not treating patients directly but deciding which specialists patients should see.
Maya feels hurt because her friend said something jokingly that upset her. She knows her friend probably didn’t intend to hurt her, but she can’t stop thinking about it. What is the best way for Maya to handle this situation?
Since she knows her friend didn’t mean it, she should just forgive and move on.
Make a similar comment back to see if it bothers her friend.
Have an honest conversation with her friend, even if it feels uncomfortable.
End the friendship because it’s likely damaged beyond repair.
Several of Liam’s friends sometimes steal small items from stores. Liam usually stays out of it because he doesn’t want to break the law, and most of the time his friends respect his choice. Occasionally, they try to pressure him to join in. Which statement BEST explains why his friends want him to participate?
It’s uncommon for people to respect someone else’s boundaries in a friendship.
Since the items are small, they believe it isn’t a big deal.
They think Liam is too strict and want him to loosen up.
The behavior feels less wrong if everyone is doing it.
Jordan and their friends vape regularly. Jordan believes vaping is much safer than smoking cigarettes and thinks it isn’t a big deal, noting that there aren’t long-term studies proving harm. What is the BEST response to Jordan?
Vaping is safer than smoking, so it’s not harmful to start.
Vaping involves inhaling chemicals that can be harmful, so it is not a risk-free habit.
Vaping is highly regulated, so it eliminates all dangers associated with smoking.
The risks of vaping are uncertain, so it’s okay to vape as much as desired.
Some teens argue that because the long-term effects of vaping aren’t fully known, it’s safe to vape freely. What is the BEST response to this idea?
Since the risks aren’t fully known, it’s safe to vape as much as you want.
Even though the long-term effects are still being studied, vaping exposes the lungs and body to harmful chemicals, so frequent use is risky.
Vaping is completely safe because it’s not the same as smoking cigarettes.
Only flavored vaping is risky, so using unflavored e-cigarettes is harmless.
Several members of Sofia’s family have had heart disease, and she is now reaching the age her relatives were when they were diagnosed. How might her doctor use this family history when planning her care?
The doctor will keep a closer eye on Sofia’s heart health compared to patients without a family history.
Family history usually doesn’t affect how doctors treat patients.
The doctor might refuse to treat Sofia because she is likely to develop heart disease.
Sofia is less likely to visit the doctor because she anticipates too many questions about her heart.
Maria’s mother and grandmother were both diagnosed with type 2 diabetes before age 50. Maria is now in her mid-40s and is concerned about her own risk. How might this information affect how her doctor cares for her?
The doctor will screen Maria for diabetes more frequently than patients without a family history.
The doctor will assume Maria already has diabetes and begin treatment immediately.
The doctor will ignore the information unless Maria shows severe symptoms.
The doctor will not allow Maria to schedule appointments because of her risk.
Online communities sometimes form around false medical claims, and members continually repeat and support the same incorrect ideas. How do these kinds of groups affect people’s acceptance of misinformation?
People are less likely to believe misinformation because they hear it too often.
These communities make misinformation seem normal and credible, which strengthens false beliefs.
These groups have little influence because most people ignore what others say online.
Any online community improves understanding, so the effect is generally positive.
When Maya goes to parties, she often drinks excessively—enough to black out or get sick. She insists it’s not a problem because it only happens occasionally and she doesn’t drive afterward. What term BEST describes Maya’s behavior?
Alcohol dependence
Alcohol abuse
Moderate social drinking
Responsible alcohol use
Access to advanced medical treatments, such as new medications or diagnostic technologies, is evenly available to all people regardless of their income or location.
True
False
When a patient is seeing multiple specialists for a complicated health condition, how does modern technology help improve their overall care?
Technology lets doctors guess what other specialists are doing without speaking to them.
Most hospitals avoid using digital systems, so technology has little impact on patient care.
Patients can search for new doctors more easily online.
Electronic health records make it easy for different doctors to share and update patient information.
Sonia attends a small gathering and has two alcoholic drinks over the course of dinner. She wants to drive home safely and avoid any impairment. About how long should she wait before driving?
1 hour
1.5 hours
2 hours
2.5 hours
Restaurant portions in the U.S. are often much larger than recommended serving sizes compared with many other countries. What’s one major problem caused by these oversized portions?
The larger portions generally have less nutrition than smaller portions.
These portions need to be served on larger plates or bowls.
They give people a false sense of what a normal serving size should be.
Many people in other countries don’t have enough to eat.
Ethan has been dating Lily for a few months. Things were positive at first, but lately Lily has become very possessive. She demands constant updates about where he is, gets upset if he doesn’t reply immediately, and accuses him of ignoring her when he is at work or busy. What is the BEST advice for Ethan?
Ethan should reply to Lily constantly to keep her calm.
Ethan is probably misunderstanding normal relationship behavior.
Ethan should set healthy boundaries with Lily; if she cannot respect them, the behavior may be controlling or abusive.
Ethan is causing the problem by not responding fast enough.
What is the BEST interpretation of the statement: “Programs that teach patients how to actively manage their own condition tend to lead to better health outcomes than programs that only give information”?
Education matters, but it is not the only factor that affects patient health.
Combining education with self-management skills leads to better results for patients.
Self-management programs should completely replace all educational programs.
Patients only need basic facts; learning self-management skills is unnecessary.
What change would most help the United States improve its overall health ranking compared to other countries?
Develop cutting-edge medical technology faster than other nations.
Expand access to quality healthcare, especially for underserved and low-income populations.
Focus on balancing the number of men and women in the population.
Increase the number of specialty hospitals in large urban areas.
The main purpose of most media companies is to promote the health and well-being of their audiences.
True
False
Dylan usually goes along with whatever his friends want to do because he hates conflict and wants everyone to get along. How likely is Dylan to give in to peer pressure?
His friends will protect him from bad decisions, so it’s not an issue.
He is not likely since he would never risk his own safety.
He is only somewhat likely because he has a few friends.
Pretty likely because he typically goes along with the group.
Lana wants to try meditation after her friend Mia, who meditates an hour a day, says it has helped her. Lana feels overwhelmed by the idea of sitting for that long. What is the BEST way for Lana to begin meditating?
Mia meditates more than most people, so an hour is unrealistic for anyone.
Start with just a few minutes and gradually increase the time.
She should meditate only when Mia is present to guide her.
Meditation is only for experts, so Lana will struggle to start.
Which BEST explains how tools like MRIs and CT scans help healthcare providers?
They improve the organization of medical records.
They help doctors diagnose diseases more accurately.
They significantly reduce all healthcare costs.
They replace the need for treatment planning.
Owen and Clara are dating, but Owen worries that they don’t share many hobbies. However, Clara supports Owen’s interests and respects his time. What is the BEST advice for Owen?
Clara may become controlling later, so he should worry.
Shared interests aren’t everything; the relationship sounds healthy.
As long as it’s not abusive, he must stay in it.
Clara is wrong for Owen because she has different interests.
Environmental health issues often vary depending on the area someone lives in.
True
False
Why is it important to understand the alcohol content in different drinks?
The amount of liquid doesn’t reliably show how much alcohol you’re consuming.
Alcohol content doesn’t influence how the body reacts.
Companies usually mislead people about alcohol levels.
Most people assume drinks have the same effect.
If you ate oatmeal and fruit for breakfast and pasta with chicken for lunch, what should you include at dinner to maintain a balanced diet?
A sugary dessert
Extra red meat
Plenty of vegetables
More protein
Which of the following is an objective statement?
Schools should focus more on creativity than academics.
High school is boring for most students.
High school dropouts face a significantly higher risk of poverty.
Everyone should enjoy high school.
Drinking large amounts of alcohol quickly can be dangerous and may lead to alcohol poisoning.
True
False
How long does it typically take for a new behavior to become a habit performed automatically?
One year
3 weeks
5 days
about 6 weeks (2 months)
If Noah becomes a general practitioner, what will he likely do in his career?
Specialize in one narrow area of medicine.
Focus primarily on mental health treatment.
Treat common health issues and refer patients to specialists when needed.
Spend most of his time performing surgeries.
Why can social-emotional learning improve academic performance?
It requires a lot of reading and writing.
Strong social-emotional skills reduce stress and help students focus.
. Any new skill improves grades.
Only students with poor SEL skills get good grades.
How can Nia best show social awareness during her interview for a job working with elderly clients?
Mention she has friends from many backgrounds.
Say directly that she is socially aware.
Prepare menus or plans that reflect cultural and dietary needs.
Assume her awareness will be obvious without preparation.
When a doctor orders blood work for a new, healthy patient, what is the doctor typically looking for?
How the patient compares to family members
Whether they need dental or vision care
A baseline and any early signs of potential health issues
An unknown illness to discuss
When trying to build a habit, it is helpful to divide the process into smaller goals.
True
False
Why is restricting marijuana use to adults 21+ considered a safety measure?
Adults rarely struggle with substance use.
It’s mainly to match alcohol laws.
Marijuana affects teen brains more negatively than adult brains.
Teens cannot make their own choices.
Zara is afraid of water but pushed herself to try canoeing at camp. She completed it but hated the experience and decided not to canoe again. Did she show a growth mindset?
No, she must enjoy water activities to grow.
No, she must continue until she loves it.
Yes, attempting it shows growth.
Yes, she challenged herself and succeeded—that reflects growth.
Nonverbal communication includes only gestures and body movements.
True
False
Eli has never been good at sports, but a new volleyball team is forming. His friend encourages him to try. How can Eli approach this with a growth mindset?
Realize fitness is important.
Accept everyone will be better.
Decline because he lacks skill.
See it as a chance to learn something new.
Why is allowing citizens to freely form clubs beneficial for public health?
It strengthens community connections, which support well-being.
It entertains people but has no health benefits.
Clubs provide the same benefits as sports.
Most clubs focus on health education.
Why are responses like “Whatever you want” not helpful in meaningful communication?
They make the asker look bossy.
They give the other person no useful information.
They are passive-aggressive.
Both people must talk equally.
Should Sam tell his new doctor that his normal body temperature runs slightly higher than average?
Yes, it helps the doctor understand Sam’s baseline health.
No, it’s unusual and the doctor should decide if it’s a problem.
No, the doctor will figure it out eventually.
Yes, it means he was misdiagnosed previously.
A phrase like “It’s okay” can mean many different things. What determines the intended meaning?
The language used
The number of words
The speaker’s identity
Tone of voice
Jamie wants to eat healthier. A friend tells him to switch to a vegan diet immediately, but Jamie currently eats meat every day. Is this realistic?
Few people are vegan, so it’s unrealistic.
It’s a big change, so he should transition gradually.
Vegan diets are not healthy.
He can do it instantly if disciplined.
Many influencers online promote weight-loss products without being health professionals. Why is this a major concern?
Influencers usually follow stricter diets than most people.
Their product recommendations are always scientifically proven.
They often fail to mention potential risks or side effects of the products they promote.
It isn’t a concern because everyone knows their content is only entertainment.
