Deck 18: Health and Wellness

Question 1

Dehydration,which occurs when more water is lost than taken in,is caused by not drinking enough liquids,diarrhea,vomiting,excessive sweating,and some diseases such as diabetes.

Answer 1

True

Question 2

Which of the following describes people who are mentally fit?

A)They have less stress in their lives.
B)They experience headaches,back pain,or trouble sleeping.
C)They have low self-esteem and are moody,tense,and depressed.
D)They are less physically and spiritually fit.
E)None of the above

Answer 2

None of the above

Question 3

Proteins:

A)help maintain body temperature by providing insulation and help cushion organs and bones.
B)build and renew body tissues,provide heat energy,and help produce antibodies.
C)regulate the activity of the heart,nerves,and muscles.
D)make up most of blood plasma and account for about 60% of an adult's body weight.
E)play a vital role in almost every chemical reaction within the body.

Answer 3

build and renew body tissues,provide heat energy,and help produce antibodies.

Question 4

Cigarettes kill more Americans than alcohol,car accidents,suicide,AIDS,homicide,and illegal drugs combined,and about half of all Americans who continue to smoke will die because of the habit.

Question 5

When the right combination of nutrients work together in the body,they:

A)provide heat and repair tissue.
B)reduce growth and body processes.
C)create deficiency and toxicity.
D)All of the above
E)None of the above

Question 6

Water:

A)lubricates the joints and helps regulate body temperature and body processes.
B)must be replaced every day because it is lost through evaporation,urination,and respiration.
C)carries nutrients to the body cells and carries toxins and waste products away from the body cells.
D)makes up most of blood plasma and accounts for about 60% of an adult's body weight.
E)All of the above

Question 7

Which of the following are ways to achieve physical fitness?

A)Good posture
B)Well-baby checks
C)Weight control
D)Proper nutrition
E)All of the above

Question 8

Which of the following are commonly abused substances that have a negative impact on the human body?

A)Tobacco,alcohol,steroids,and amino acid
B)Cellulose,cholesterol,fats,and minerals
C)Alcohol,tobacco,cocaine,and Ecstasy
D)All of the above
E)None of the above

Question 9

Which of the following are problems caused by poor nutrition?

A)Obesity and constipation
B)Anemia,muscle spasms,and increased levels of hemoglobin
C)Shiny hair,bright eyes,and mental alertness
D)All of the above
E)None of the above

Question 10

Which type of fitness keeps people alert and gives them enough energy to enjoy their leisure time and to respond when emergencies arise?

A)Physical
B)Mental
C)Spiritual
D)All of the above
E)None of the above

Question 11

Holistic health refers to the well-being of the whole person,including physical,mental,and spiritual health and the body working as a unit to maintain and promote optimum wellness through daily actions.

Question 12

Wellness is maintained through preventive care which includes screening tests to find a disease or condition after the symptoms have appeared.

Question 13

Exercise improves mental health,increases depression,and helps prevent heart disease,cardiovascular disease,diabetes,and obesity.

Question 14

Proper nutrition requires the appropriate intake and absorption of which of the following?

A)Carbohydrates,vitamins,alcohol,and proteins
B)Minerals,fats,cellulose,and cholesterol
C)Carbohydrates,calories,vitamins,and proteins
D)Proteins,vitamins,minerals,and fats
E)None of the above

Question 15

Which of the following describes alternative health care?

A)It uses accepted medical methods and has scientific explanations for its effectiveness.
B)It is considered an integral part of conventional medical practice.
C)Its use is becoming more widely accepted by the medical community.
D)All of the above
E)None of the above

Question 16

Fewer than five percent of smokers who want to quit succeed because smokers become both physically and psychologically addicted to nicotine.

Question 17

Which of the following best describes MyPlate?

A)Guidelines from the USDA that use a place setting to illustrate the five food groups that your plate should contain
B)Encourages people place more fruits and vegetables on their "plates" and less whole grains
C)Recommends that a normal plate include fat-free and low-fat dairy products,and higher amounts of seafood,sodium,and trans fats
D)Suggests reducing calories and physical activity to prevent obesity
E)All of the above

Question 18

When a person experiences intervals of food craving and bingeing and then purging,these are symptoms of:

A)binge-eating disorder.
B)bulimia.
C)anorexia nervosa.
D)All of the above
E)None of the above

Question 19

Fats or lipids are:

A)the name of the class that includes calcium,chloride,and sulfur.
B)formed by organic compounds called amino acids.
C)found in butter,margarine,oils,and egg yolk.
D)inorganic elements found in all body tissues.
E)None of the above

Question 20

The small intestine breaks food down through the process of excretion and eliminates waste products through the process of absorption.

Question 21

Which of the following should you do as a health care worker to maintain your own health and wellness while caring for other people?

A)Be reactive rather than proactive,and don't wait to discuss any health concerns with your physician
B)Practice safe lifting techniques and apply the principles of workplace safety
C)Practice stress management techniques and take unnecessary risks
D)All of the above
E)None of the above

Question 22

Which of the following are examples of therapeutic diets?

A)High calorie,low calorie,and low protein
B)High carbohydrate,high fat,and high sodium
C)Clear liquid,full liquid,and hard
D)Low fat,low cholesterol,and low calorie
E)None of the above

Question 23

Health risk assessments are:

A)diagnostic tests that identify medical conditions before symptoms appear.
B)screening procedures to find eating disorders before they impact a person's health and wellness.
C)preventive steps that health care workers can take to avoid on-the-job injuries.
D)questionnaires that identify which health issues a person needs to focus on based on his or her medical history and lifestyle.
E)None of the above

Question 24

Health care employers are implementing programs to improve the health and wellness of their workers as a way to reduce the increasing cost of health insurance for their employees.

Question 25

Personal attitudes and preferences,nationality,race,and religious needs are all factors that may influence a person's food habits.