Deck 8: Wellness, Growth, and Development

Question 1

____________________ is the breaking down of tissues into materials that may be reused or excreted.

Answer 1

Catabolism

Question 2

People with a type A personality are:

A) Less prone to cardiovascular disorders and sudden death
B) More prone to headaches and backaches
C) More prone to stress
D) More prone to cardiovascular disorders and sudden death
E) Less prone to stress

Answer 2

More prone to cardiovascular disorders and sudden death

Question 3

____________________ is the term used for the physical and chemical processes that produce energy.

Answer 3

Metabolism

Question 4

Some physical signs that indicate that death is approaching include:

A) Loss of muscle control
B) Slowing of gastrointestinal functions
C) Rise in body temperature
D) Respiratory irregularities
E) All of the above

Question 5

Food habits are influenced by:

A) Race, religious beliefs, nationality, and culture
B) Nationality, race, culture, religious beliefs, and personal preferences
C) Nationality, culture, religious beliefs, personal preferences, family
D) Family, religious beliefs, race, culture, and personal preferences
E) Race, religious beliefs, nationality, and personal preferences

Question 6

Regular use of narcotics can change:

A) The ability of the body to function
B) An individual's personality
C) The ability of the brain to produce endorphins and enkephalins
D) Blood pressure
E) The body's dietary needs

Question 7

Some common signs and symptoms of stress are:

A) Increased heart rate
B) Floating feeling of anxiety
C) Trembling and indigestion
D) Pain in the neck or back
E) All of the above

Question 8

____________________ is the body's nonspecific reaction to demands of everyday life.

Question 9

A ____________________ is the measurement of the amount of energy needed to raise 1 g of water 1º C.

Question 10

____________________ is the process of building tissues from small compounds, and it requires energy to occur.

Question 11

The definition of death and the rights of the terminally ill to refuse life-prolonging treatments are the subjects of:

A) Legal controversy
B) Ethical controversy
C) Family controversy
D) a and b
E) a, b, and c

Question 12

____________________ are found in all plants used as food sources.

Question 13

To achieve aerobic benefits, the elevated heart rate should be maintained for:

A) 45 minutes
B) 30 minutes
C) 60 minutes
D) 20 minutes
E) 15 minutes

Question 14

The reference daily intake (RDI) was developed by:

A) The FDA
B) The AMA
C) Insurance companies
D) Physicians
E) The health care industry

Question 15

The indicators for evaluating physical fitness include:

A) Muscle strength
B) Joint flexibility
C) Oxygen uptake
D) Vital capacity
E) All of the above

Question 16

Through adolescence, the amount of milk needed daily to supply the minerals necessary for bone growth is:

A) 2 quarts
B) 1 pint
C) 1 quart
D) 3 pints
E) 1 cup

Question 17

____________________ are found in food from animal sources such as eggs, milk, fish, and poultry.

Question 18

____________________ are found in the marbling or white part of meat and in cooking oils, salad dressings, and some milk products, such as butter.

Question 19

____________________ refers to care of the elderly.

Question 20

____________________ are chemical materials in food that are vital to the body's functions.

Question 21

Match the numbered word below with the best definition.
a.Ten times the recommended dose
b.A group of complex organic compounds that are the main part of cell protoplasm
c.Dependence on some habit; may be physical, psychological, or both
d.The breaking-down process by which complex substances are converted by living cells into simple compounds
e.A nonorganic solid substance
f.A unit of heat
g.Adipose tissue; reserve supply of energy
h.The sum of all the physical and chemical processes by which living organized substance is produced, maintained, and transformed to produce energy
i.Any constructive process by which simple substances are converted by living cells into more complex compounds
j.A pearly, fatlike steroid alcohol found in animal fats and oils
1.Addiction
2.Anabolism
3.Calorie
4.Catabolism
5.Cholesterol
6.Fat
7.Megadose
8.Metabolism
9.Mineral
10.Protein

Question 22

List the developmental changes of an adolescent.When might family counseling techniques benefit an adolescent?

Question 23

Using two or three sentences, answer the following questions as concisely as possible.
What is the difference between saturated and unsaturated fats?

Question 24

Using two or three sentences, answer the following questions as concisely as possible.
What are psychosomatic disorders?

Question 25

Using two or three sentences, answer the following questions as concisely as possible.
What are the five stages of coping with death?

Question 26

Using two or three sentences, answer the following questions as concisely as possible.
How is the U.S.Department of Agriculture's new MyPyramid different from the food group pyramid it replaced?

Question 27

Using two or three sentences, answer the following questions as concisely as possible.
How might people improve their nutrition?

Question 28

Using two or three sentences, answer the following questions as concisely as possible.
What are some signs or symptoms of a mental health disorder?

Question 29

Delineate psychosocial development through the life span.Refer to the stages of life and indicate the typical behavior at each stage.

Question 30

Using two or three sentences, answer the following questions as concisely as possible.
Name five physical disorders that may result from stress.

Question 31

Using two or three sentences, answer the following questions as concisely as possible.
List at least five methods to manage stress.

Question 33

Using two or three sentences, answer the following questions as concisely as possible.
What are some benefits of exercise?

Question 34

Using two or three sentences, answer the following questions as concisely as possible.
What are three theories or models for describing behavior change as it relates to a person's health?

Question 35

Describe the changes that occur in body systems as a person ages.

Question 36

Outline the five stages of death.Include a specific experience with death to help clarify each stage.

Question 37

How does the Bill of Rights for the Terminally Ill help a dying patient deal with impending death?

Question 38

How is long-term health care a factor in the developmental changes that occur in an older adult? How expensive is such care?

Question 39

Using two or three sentences, answer the following questions as concisely as possible.
Define wellness.

Question 40

Investigate the successes of a fad diet.What are the positive and negative effects of fad diets on the body?

Question 41

What are the developmental milestones of an infant? How might a family be affected if the infant does not meet such milestones?