Deck 12: Staying Healthy

Question 1

Which is NOT a component of wellness?

A) keeping fit
B) fostering your spirituality
C) maintaining good sexual health
D) using substances to reduce stress

Answer 1

D

Question 2

If you don't have time to work out every day, you should

A) not work out at all.
B) eat less instead of exercising.
C) get an extra hour of sleep at night instead.
D) start with a smaller goal of three or four times a week.

Answer 2

D

Question 3

If you are a smoker, it would be MOST beneficial to

A) quit immediately.
B) smoke only in social settings, never alone.
C) set a target goal of smoking one less cigarette every week.
D) drink water when you smoke to offset the effects of the nicotine.

Answer 3

A

Question 4

Which is an example of a life event that causes stress?

A) death of a parent
B) unexpected expense
C) argument with a friend
D) inability to find your keys

Question 5

Which is an example of a daily hassle that can cause stress?

A) breaking up with a long-term romantic partner
B) losing a friend in an automobile accident
C) having three tests on the same day
D) being diagnosed with a terminal illness

Question 6

Debbie, Marcus, Missy, and Andy are busy students who also hold down part-time jobs. All four students face stress on a daily basis. Which student is managing his or her stress LEAST effectively?

A) Debbie is planning for a test in two weeks. She schedules time each day to study as well as to work out and makes sure that she gets at least eight hours of sleep each night.
B) Marcus has a lot on his plate, but he makes time to go to yoga class and relax, no matter how busy the day gets.
C) Missy lost her keys this morning and hit traffic getting to class. She just found out about a pop quiz and isn't prepared at all. She feels her shoulders tighten, and she starts to feel ill.
D) Andy has three tests in as many days. His boss also just told him that he has to cover his coworkers' shifts for the next two days. Andy takes a deep breath and carefully plans the next three days to make sure that he can get it all done.

Question 7

High stress levels are MOST likely to make a person feel

A) angry.
B) drowsy
C) euphoric.
D) calm.

Question 8

If you get stressed because you are always late for classes, it would be MOST appropriate for you to

A) spend more time studying.
B) get up ten minutes earlier.
C) ask the instructor to change the start time.
D) drop the class and take it at a later time next term.

Question 9

How many cups of coffee, the equivalent of about 400 milligrams of caffeine, appear to be the safe daily limit for most adults?

A) two
B) three
C) four
D) six

Question 10

Which statement about caffeine is FALSE?

A) It can be directly linked to higher stress levels.
B) It can cause nervousness, headaches, and insomnia.
C) It increases your alertness and makes you feel less tired.
D) An "energy shot" drink contains the same amount of caffeine as a cup of coffee.

Question 11

How many ounces of water a day are recommended to help flush your system, keep your skin healthy, and manage your weight?

A) 16
B) 24
C) 32
D) 64

Question 12

For breakfast it is recommended that you eat foods high in

A) protein.
B) sodium.
C) potassium.
D) carbohydrates.

Question 13

Which common food ingredient will make you retain water, which increases your weight and can increase your blood pressure?

A) sugar
B) sodium
C) calcium
D) magnesium

Question 14

Aerobic exercise causes the body to produce beta-endorphins, which

A) help you manage anxiety.
B) reduce your energy level.
C) cause you to feel hungry.
D) have been linked to chronic depression.

Question 15

Tran is 5'8" or 68" tall, and he weighs 200 pounds. According to the body mass index (BMI) calculator, he has a BMI of 28.9, which means that Tran would be classified as

A) underweight.
B) normal.
C) overweight.
D) obese.

Question 16

Mila recently noticed that her roommate, Kara, often declines to eat with her or friends. When Kara does eat with others, Kara tends to go to the bathroom shortly after eating to throw up. Mila has also found empty laxative packages in the trash can multiple times, even though Kara has never mentioned any digestive issues. What condition does Kara MOST likely have?

A) bulimia
B) dyslexia
C) anorexia nervosa
D) binge eating disorder

Question 17

How many hours of sleep per night are recommended?

A) five
B) seven
C) nine
D) ten

Question 18

You should speak with a health-care provider if you experience the symptoms of depression for

A) any amount of time.
B) more than a few days.
C) a week or more.
D) more than two weeks.

Question 19

Which is NOT a symptom of depression?

A) weight loss
B) loss of motivation
C) increased interest in sex
D) excessive need for sleep

Question 20

A person who intends to commit suicide is LEAST likely to

A) appear unusually optimistic.
B) exhibit a change in eating habits.
C) be unable to let go of grief from a recent loss.
D) make direct statements about committing suicide.

Question 21

Any behavior performed through electronic or digital media by individuals or groups who repeatedly communicate hostile or aggressive messages intended to inflict harm or discomfort on others is defined as

A) stalking.
B) social media.
C) cyberbullying.
D) sexual violence.

Question 22

Philena has been dating Daniel for a few weeks, and they feel that they are ready to have sex. They have talked about using protection, and, while she wants him to use a condom, he thinks that since they are monogamous they will be safe relying solely on her birth control medication. Philena isn't comfortable with Daniel's perspective and wants to help him understand what she is feeling without seeming as if she is accusing or threatening him. Which statement is the BEST example of an "I" statement that Philena could use to convince Daniel to acknowledge her feelings?

A) "I'll never have sex with you if you won't wear a condom."
B) "I am the one who's risking getting pregnant-not you!"
C) "I can't believe you're not willing to wear a condom for me."
D) "I feel like we'd be putting our health at risk if we didn't use condoms."

Question 23

When using condoms to prevent sexually transmitted infections, it is BEST to use a

A) latex condom with a water-based lubricant.
B) latex condom with an oil-based lubricant.
C) lambskin condom with a water-based lubricant.
D) lambskin condom with an oil-based lubricant.

Question 24

Within how many hours after unprotected intercourse should emergency contraception pills be taken to significantly reduce the risk of pregnancy?

A) 24 hours
B) 48 hours
C) 120 hours
D) 240 hours

Question 25

What does the Campus Sexual Violence Elimination (SaVE) Act do?

A) makes colleges legally liable for any acts of sexual assault, violence, or harassment committed on campus
B) establishes mandatory minimum prison sentences for individuals convicted of sexual assault, violence, or harassment on campus
C) requires colleges to provide sexual assault, violence, and harassment education to students
D) requires survivors of sexual assault, violence, or harassment to file a report with local or campus police

Question 26

Diego noticed that his friend, Sandra, was acting a bit strangely. She was usually very energetic and outgoing, but she recently seemed withdrawn and nervous. He went to talk to her about it, and she revealed that she had gotten drunk at a house party over the weekend and was sexually assaulted that night. She became very upset as she told him the story and made him promise not to tell anyone. It would be MOST appropriate for Diego to

A) insist on contacting campus police.
B) remain empathetic and nonjudgmental.
C) suggest that she is partially to blame for drinking too much.
D) tell Sandra's roommate what happened so that she could help.

Question 27

To maintain a "buzz" without attaining a high blood alcohol content, you should not drink more than

A) one beverage per hour.
B) two beverages per hour.
C) three beverages per hour.
D) four beverages per hour.

Question 28

Most people pass out or fall asleep when their blood alcohol content (BAC) level is above

A) 0.04.
B) 0.08.
C) 0.10.
D) 0.25.

Question 29

Which is a symptom of severe alcohol poisoning?

A) reddish skin
B) slurred speech
C) inability to wake up
D) falling down when trying to walk

Question 30

Which is NOT an effect of marijuana use?

A) paranoia
B) depression
C) increased anxiety
D) long-term memory loss

Question 31

Occasional stress is a normal reaction to being a new college student.

Question 32

Eating a lot of junk food will increase your energy level.

Question 33

Weight gain reduces your interest in exercise.

Question 34

Your mood will improve with regular aerobic exercise.

Question 35

Your ability to deal with life's challenges is based on your emotional health.

Question 36

You should use condoms when having sex only if you are not monogamous.

Question 37

Birth control pills protect against both pregnancy and sexually transmitted infections.

Question 38

Statistics indicate that the majority of sexual assault survivors were assaulted by someone they know.

Question 39

If you have had too much alcohol, drinking coffee will help you sober up quickly.

Question 40

Unlike cigarette smoke, marijuana smoke does not increase your risk for lung cancer.

Question 41

List five ways in which your body responds when stressed.

Question 42

Do you feel that you manage stress well? Why or why not? Explain your response and include examples.

Question 43

Describe the last meal you ate, including what you had and how much you ate. Do you feel that it was a healthy meal? Why or why not? Is it a meal that you would likely have again soon? Why or why not? Explain your thinking.

Question 44

Using the link provided in this chapter, go to the body mass index (BMI) calculator on the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute's website and calculate your BMI. You do NOT have to state this in your response. Are you satisfied with the results? Why or why not? Describe your strategy for maintaining or improving your BMI over the next year.

Question 45

How often should a sexually active person get tested for sexually transmitted infections?

Question 46

Identify three ways to reduce the risk of harm when consuming alcohol.

Question 47

College administrators have identified alcohol use as a serious public health issue facing college students. Discuss at least three strategies that you use to protect yourself from experiencing an alcohol-related problem and being the victim of someone else's alcohol-related behavior. Include examples in your response.

Question 48

Imagine that you have a close friend who smokes cigarettes. Write a letter urging him or her to stop smoking, and include at least three reasons why he or she should do so.