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WorksheetsHealth Final Exam Review #2
Total questions: 44
Worksheet time: 44mins
Which situation is an example of long-term stress rather than short-term stress?
Waiting for a job interview
Getting stuck in traffic
Caring for an aging parent for several years
Missing a single homework assignment
Why might friends pressure someone to join in on unhealthy or risky behavior?
They want to test whether the person is loyal.
The behavior feels less wrong if everyone participates.
They are trying to help the person “loosen up.”
They dislike boundaries in friendships.
Jordan has constant headaches from worrying. His family suggests seeing a doctor, but he wants to handle it alone. What is the BEST advice?
Give it more time in case it passes on its own.
Try a new hobby and hope it helps.
Handle it independently without outside help.
Recognize that self-management includes knowing when to seek medical help.
How can someone build empathy for people who have different life experiences?
Avoid people they don’t relate to.
Accept that empathy is limited and can’t be improved.
Decide that empathy isn’t important.
Spend time with people from different backgrounds.
How can someone make a long-term health goal measurable and time-limited?
Work toward the goal whenever they remember.
Avoid setting any deadlines.
Choose one specific behavior and commit to it for a set period.
Assume long-term goals never need time limits.
How can a student athlete use a growth mindset when trying a new sport?
Expect to win right away.
Compare their skills to the star athletes.
Assume natural talent determines success.
Focus on gradual improvements over time.
How is someone with a chronic illness evaluated differently in terms of health?
They can never be considered healthy.
Their chronic condition becomes part of how health is defined for them.
They are judged by completely different standards.
They should be held to the same expectations as someone without a condition.
Why is switching from red meat to fish often considered healthier?
Fish has no fat at all.
All meats are equally high in unhealthy fats.
It's best to avoid all meat completely.
Fish often contains healthier unsaturated fats.
How does technology help doctors coordinate care for complex medical cases?
Most hospitals avoid using the internet.
Medical information can be shared quickly and accurately.
Doctors can scroll through online profiles.
It makes hospital visits unnecessary.
Why is it important to compare health outcomes across demographics like race, income, and education?
Everyone should be compared the same regardless of factors.
These factors are rarely used in health statistics.
It shows when differences in outcomes are due to race, not socioeconomic status.
It proves that access to care is the only factor that matters.
If someone has a strong family history of heart disease, how might a doctor respond?
Ignore the family history because it doesn’t matter.
Refuse to treat them.
Monitor cardiac health more closely.
. Expect the patient to avoid the doctor.
Is it disrespectful if one partner invites the other to an activity they may not enjoy?
Yes, they should never ask.
No, as long as they are fine with the partner saying no.
Couples should always like the same things.
Yes, because it forces them to change.
How do online groups reinforce misinformation?
They make false ideas seem normal and acceptable.
They make people question misinformation.
They rarely influence anyone.
Any community is helpful regardless of content.
What is the best plan (for a beginner to exercise) to reach a one-mile running goal in a month?
Start two weeks before and try hard.
Run 1.5 miles immediately.
Run half a mile for two weeks then push harder.
Begin by walking and slowly increase running time.
Nonverbal communication includes:
Only spoken tone
Only gestures
Body language, facial expressions, and tone
Only written messages
If someone has two alcoholic drinks, how long should they wait before driving?
30 minutes
About two hours
10 minutes
12 hours
Why do people without diagnosed mental illness benefit from therapy?
Therapists always prescribe medication.
Most people secretly have mental illness.
It supports emotional health and prevents problems from growing.
Therapy is only for stress relief.
What is one advantage of seeing a therapist even when feeling stable?
They diagnose all problems instantly.
It helps build coping skills before major stress arises.
It guarantees no future mental health issues.
It replaces support from friends.
Why are hobby-based gatherings healthy?
Only physical activity counts as healthy.
They aren’t beneficial if people already know each other.
Consistent social interaction supports mental well-being.
All gatherings provide the same level of benefit.
Why is it helpful for someone to learn basic first aid even without a medical career?
They will become equivalent to a doctor.
It prepares them to respond during emergencies.
It guarantees a future medical job.
They likely won’t ever need it.
Why does exercise often improve mood?
Everyone loves exercise.
People who exercise are born happier.
It triggers biochemical changes that improve emotional state.
It makes sleep more difficult.
What does a “preventable death” mean?
The person died from an unavoidable illness.
They were perfectly healthy before dying.
They likely would have lived longer with better access to care or healthier choices.
It means they ignored doctors completely.
What is the BEST step when you suspect a friend may be in an unhealthy relationship?
Confront their partner directly.
Force them to break up.
Contact a hotline or support resource for guidance.
Report the partner to police immediately.
Why is understanding stress important for health?
Stress cannot be changed.
When managed well, stress is far less harmful.
Only unhealthy people experience stress.
Stress is rare in modern life.
Why did Moira’s friends stop offering her their vape?
They are ignoring her.
They feel judged.
They are angry.
They respect the boundary she clearly communicated.
What is a helpful way to reduce stigma around mental illness?
Require everyone with symptoms to take medication.
Stop expecting people to behave “normally.”
Talk openly about mental health to show how common it is.
Teach the public to diagnose mental illness.
Why is it harmful to exclude emotional health from definitions of overall health?
Emotional health is more important than physical health.
Emotional and mental health strongly affect physical well-being.
Doctors rarely ask about emotions.
There were no treatments for emotions.
PTSD happens only to soldiers.
True
False
Why could celebrity product promotion a problem?
Celebrities diet more than average people.
They rarely mention risks or side effects.
Their claims are scientifically proven.
Everyone knows it’s an ad anyway.
Should someone with a serious injury call an ambulance during dangerous weather?
No, only life-threatening issues deserve ambulances.
Broken bones never require ambulances.
Yes, it is the safest transport option in unsafe conditions.
No, they should wait for weather to clear.
Is someone making a responsible choice by refusing alcohol because they’re driving?
Yes, they are acting responsibly.
No, they shouldn’t care for their friends.
Yes, but they should avoid friends who drink.
No, alcohol makes it irresponsible automatically.
If a general doctor suspects a heart problem, what is the likely next step?
Do nothing without a diagnosis.
Perform surgery immediately.
Treat it alone without help.
Refer the patient to a cardiologist.
Why might someone want to know whether they carry a gene for an incurable disease?
Genes can be erased.
Tests are usually inaccurate.
It can speed up diagnosis and planning for future care.
People should always predict the future.
Which statement is a specific and measurable fitness goal?
Lift some weights sometime.
Get in shape eventually.
Exercise 20 minutes at least three times weekly.
Find a trainer sometime in the future.
Many any environmental health problems region-specific.
True
False
Why are replies like “It's up to you” unhelpful?
They make the asker demanding.
They are passive-aggressive.
They give no meaningful information to the other person.
They prevent the asker from responding.
If someone procrastinates, when should they schedule exercise?
At night before bed
Whenever it randomly fits
Personality has nothing to do with timing
Early in the day before procrastination takes over
Improving access to fresh foods in underserved areas helps reduce:
Equal rights issues
Lack of medical care
SEL problems
Health disparities
You can determine someone’s health just by looking at them.
True
False
Abusive relationships often involve more than one type of abuse.
True
False
What do health-related genes and appearance-related genes have in common?
They predict identical traits among siblings.
They must be constantly monitored.
They exclusively determine health.
They can produce different outcomes even within the same family.
What is the easiest way to break a soda-drinking habit?
Stop drinking liquids entirely.
Drink soda but follow it with water.
It’s impossible to break.
Replace soda with water whenever you crave it.
If two partners have different hobbies but support each other, what is the best advice?
They are incompatible.
She will probably become demanding later.
Shared interests matter less than mutual respect and support.
It's better to be exactly alike to make it work.
How can someone reduce their risk of catching the flu from a sick family member?
Spend extra time near them.
Take the same medication as the sick person.
Wash hands often and limit close contact.
Assume flu isn’t contagious.
