Deck 24: Toward Optimal Health and Wellness: Planning for Healthy Lifestyle Change

Question 1

According to the book,"the new way of thinking," means

A)adopting a philosophy of "no pain,no gain."
B)helping others become more structured with physical activity.
C)being successful on our own terms rather than comparing ourselves with others.
D)continuing to improve your skill-related fitness.

Answer 1

C

Question 2

Balancing work and leisure and responding proactively to challenging or stressful situations is an example of ___________ wellness.

A)physical
B)social
C)intellectual
D)emotional

Answer 2

D

Question 3

A medical power of attorney

A)spells out the treatments you desire in the case of severe illness.
B)provides counseling in court regarding medical malpractice.
C)is unnecessary for individuals under 30 years of age.
D)is uncommon in the United States but popular in Europe.

Answer 3

A

Question 4

Which environment is improved when an individual seeks surroundings that stimulate critical thinking?

A)social
B)emotional
C)physical
D)intellectual
E)spiritual

Question 5

Approximately how many deaths occur each year as a result of side effects from medicine?

A)100,000
B)500,000
C)1,500,000
D)25,000,000

Question 6

Being supportive of family,friends,and co-workers is an example of _______ wellness.

A)physical
B)social
C)intellectual
D)emotional

Question 7

After _______ years of age,a yearly preventive physical exam is recommended.

A)20
B)30
C)40
D)50

Question 8

What best describes the contents of DNA?

A)It contains all of the cells of the body.
B)It regulates cell growth and metabolism.
C)It contains the instructions for building the proteins that control the cells in your body.
D)It serves as a communication link between your brain and your body.

Question 9

Learning first aid is considered a

A)priority behavior.
B)good personal health habit.
C)challenge.
D)healthy lifestyle behavior.

Question 10

Two specific components (Supportive personal relationships and Stress management skills)are important for which dimension of wellness?

A)spiritual environment
B)social environment
C)emotional environment
D)intellectual environment

Question 11

Two specific components (Access to accurate information and Building cognitions)are listed as being important for which environmental component of wellness?

A)physical environment
B)social environment
C)spiritual environment
D)intellectual environment

Question 12

Although all the wellness dimensions are inter-related,which of the following BEST represents a positive spiritual environment?

A)access to accurate information
B)family and peer support
C)opportunities for discussion of similar and dissimilar beliefs with others
D)removal from abusive environments

Question 13

In the Healthy People 2020 document,the broad vision is to create a society in which all people do what?

A)live long,healthy lives
B)learn about sustainable living
C)understand the health care system
D)become self-directed learners

Question 14

In the HELP philosophy,"L" means

A)lots of people can pursue better health.
B)it can be done for a lifetime.
C)lifestyle can be adjusted.
D)liberal attitudes should be adopted.

Question 15

Which is considered the best defense against the common cold and other respiratory diseases?

A)regular hand washing
B)sufficient sleep
C)positive social interactions
D)regular physical activity
E)good genetics

Question 16

In the HELP philosophy,"H" stands for

A)Heart.
B)Health.
C)Healing.
D)Honorable.
E)Human.