Deck 11: Personal Wellness: Taking Care of Yourself

Question 1

The two words that best sum up healthy diet guidelines are

A)binge and purge.
B)feast and fast.
C)target and aim.
D)balance and moderation.

Answer 1

balance and moderation.

Question 2

Which of the following methods of birth control is not 100% or nearly 100% effective?

A)tubal ligation
B)rhythm method
C)Depo-Provera (the shot)
D)vasectomy

Answer 2

rhythm method

Question 3

If you run or bike,what form of exercise are you primarily performing?

A)strength training
B)cardiovascular training
C)flexibility training
D)anaerobic training

Answer 3

cardiovascular training

Question 4

People contract HIV by all of the following means EXCEPT

A)sexual relations with infected partners.
B)sharing hypodermic needles.
C)infected blood transfusions.
D)sharing a bathroom with infected roommates.

Question 5

Which of the following is NOT true about tobacco use?

A)All tobacco products contain nicotine.
B)Inhaling tobacco smoke damages the lining of the lungs.
C)Nicotine can increase blood pressure and heart rate.
D)Forty percent of college students report smoking at least once in the month before they were surveyed.

Question 6

____________ training strengthens your heart and lung capacity.

Question 7

After smoking,__________ is the second leading cause of preventable death.

Question 8

You can get better sleep by

A)exercising regularly.
B)reducing caffeine consumption.
C)working before bed.
D)a and c
E)a and b

Question 9

Obesity is a major risk factor for all of the following EXCEPT

A)adult-onset diabetes.
B)chlamydia.
C)stroke.
D)cancer.

Question 10

Which of the following statements about binge drinking is false?

A)43% of college students classified themselves as binge drinkers.
B)Binge drinking is having more than 5 drinks every day for a week.
C)Binge drinkers are more likely to miss class.
D)Binge drinkers are more likely to engage in unsafe sex.

Question 11

If you notice a person around campus who is acting suspiciously or makes you feel uneasy,you should

A)introduce yourself in a friendly manner.
B)speak to your instructor or contact security.
C)ask to see the person's college ID.
D)tell the person to leave the area.

Question 12

Depression can stem from

A)genetic predisposition.
B)environmental causes.
C)psychological causes.
D)physical problems.
E)any of the above.

Question 13

All of the drugs listed below are addictive,except

A)cocaine.
B)alcohol.
C)Valium-type drugs.
D)All are addictive.
Fill in the Blank
Insert the word or phrase that BEST completes the sentence.

Question 14

The extra weight people tend to gain in the first year of college is called the _________ ___________.

Question 15

You cannot be immunized against which of the following diseases?

A)mononucleosis
B)meningococcal meningitis
C)chicken pox
D)all of the above

Question 16

Which sexually transmitted diseases are curable?

A)all except HIV/AIDS
B)all except genital herpes,hepatitis B,some strains of gonorrhea,and HIV/AIDS
C)all are curable
D)LSD

Question 17

How does exercising affect your energy levels?

A)It increases your energy efficiency.
B)It decreases your energy efficiency.
C)It maintains consistent energy levels.
D)It has no effect.

Question 18

A(n)__________ booster is recommended every 10 years to protect from bacterial infections related to certain wounds.

Question 19

A good activity to begin a daily exercise routine is ___________.

Question 20

All of the following are guidelines for healthy eating EXCEPT

A)use sugars in moderation.
B)choose a diet with few vegetables,but plenty of fruit.
C)choose a diet low in fat and cholesterol.
D)eat a variety of foods.

Question 21

Constant fatigue,low motivation,and low self-esteem are signs of __________.

Question 22

__________ _________ is a condition that creates an intense desire to be thin,leading to self-starvation.

Question 23

__________ is caused by the human immunodeficiency virus.

Question 24

A compulsive physiological need for a habit-forming substance is a(n)_________.

Question 25

Long-term users of __________ risk permanent brain damage in the form of memory loss,chronic depression,and other disorders.