Unit Test Answers

To prevent accidental poisoning, you should NOT __________. A. mix chemicals in well ventilated areas B. follow the instructions on the label C. keep materials in unlabeled containers D. use chemicals in well ventilated areas Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

Heredity is considered a controllable risk factor.

A student sets a goal to improve academic performance. Which of the following represents a subjective measurement of progress toward that goal? A. improved grades on individual assignments B. higher letter grades at the end of the academic year C. a greater sense of accomplishment D. remembering facts learned in class Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

Once you have come to a decision, you should "go" over it and __________.A.determine if you need to make changesB.determine if there were unintended consequencesC.determine if the outcome was intendedD.all of the above

You have been appointed to a health education team at your school. Your job is to develop the criteria for the health information that another member of the team will be sharing with students. Which term BEST represents your role in the project? A. critical thinker B. problem solver C. effective communicator D. self-directed Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

Short-term goals can be set to help achieve specific long-term goals.

Which of the following tasks would BEST help an individual achieve a goal to obtain a driver's license? A. practicing driving B. reviewing the vehicle manual C. understanding inspection laws D. saving for a car Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

Making good lifestyle choices will prevent all diseases.

When it comes to our health and the treatment of diseases, technology has had a __________ effect.A.very negativeB.neutralC.positiveD.negative

Personal behavior is the only factor that determines if a person becomes ill.

Which of the following is NOT critical in decision making?A.taking action independentlyB.considering internal factorsC.considering external factorsD.considering decision consequences

Personal hygiene is important to others because __________. A. it helps to prevent the spread of disease B. you look more pleasing to the eye C. everyone should look the same D. all of the above Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

Which of the following is a good description of wellness? A. Emotional health is the most important component of wellness. B. Wellness is related to balanced improvement in all six dimensions of health. C. Social health is the only truly necessary principle of health. D. Wellness is achieved when physical health is excellent. Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

Sweat glands that cause odors during puberty are present in the body from the time of birth.

Spiritual health is __________ because people have many different ways of connecting spiritually.A. easy to understandB. simpleC.subjectiveD.objective

An advocate speaks out in favor of something they believe in.

Which statement BEST captures the importance of good personal hygiene? A. Your hygiene only affects your physical health. B. Good hygiene habits are only important after the age of 21. C. Women always have better hygiene than men. D. Good personal hygiene is part of being a responsible person. Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

Modifying your personal action plan is never helpful in reaching personal fitness goals. Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

Which of the following is NOT an internal factor of decision making?A.ethicsB.emotionsC.peer pressureD.attitude

Acting on a decision to buy marijuana illegally falls under the
"think" category of the STRONG process.

Personal action plans should not be flexible and cannot be modified.

Tasks are required activities that need to take place in order to complete a goal. Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

When is it NOT necessary for a person to wear sunscreen during a recreational activity? A. when it's cold outside B. when it's not a sunny day C. when the activity is shaded by trees D. when the activity is indoors

The BEST way to correct a poor decision is to __________.A.stop, blame, and reactB.yell, apologize, and move onC.stop, think, and goD.pause, ignore, and talk

When deciding whether to take prescription drugs that are not intended for you, what step of the STRONG process is being employed?A."State the issue"B. "Think"C."Rate"D."Narrow"

Which of the following is a controllable risk factor of infectious diseases? A.drug abuseB.pollutionC.airD.heredity

What is a common hygiene practice for all parts of the body? A. shaving B. regular cleaning C. brushing D. moisturizing Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

In order to maintain good sleep hygiene, it is best to reserve your bed for sleeping and to engage in all other activities in other parts of your house.

A risk factor can be defined as anything that increases the likelihood of injury or disease.

Which of the following is NOT a reason why communicable diseases, such as pneumonia, kill fewer people today than they did in the past?A.continuing medical advancesB.slower population growthC.improved living conditionsD.better preventive treatment

Which of the following phrases belong together? A.emotional health : expressing feelingsB.physical health : respecting othersC.mental health : living in harmony with the environmentD.social health : getting adequate sleep

Deciding how to get home is considered a routine decision. Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

Mindy is speaking at a community event to help people understand the importance of healthy eating. Which statement BEST describes Mindy's behavior? A.Mindy is leading by example.B.Mindy is living a healthy lifestyle.C.Mindy is actively learning about healthy lifestyles.D.Mindy is acting as a health advocate.

Which of the following is a healthy bedtime routine? A. eat a large meal, get into bed, read for 30 minutes B. take a bath, get into bed, discuss monthly budget and bills C. take a bath, read for 30 minutes, get into bed D. read for 30 minutes, get into bed, watch TV for an hour Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

Health messaging through the media can be both positive and negative.

Which foods hinder your ability to sleep? A. turkey and bananas B. bananas and milk C. milk and alcohol D. chocolate and spicy foods Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

Students should only talk to friends when struggling to make a decision rather than a parent, teacher, or school counselor.

Which of the following would NOT be an example of a long-term goal?

A lack of sleep can negatively affect many areas of your life.

Wellness is a continuum, which means __________. A. personal wellness can vary between very poor and very good B. each of the dimensions of health are interrelated C. people must always cope with low levels of wellness D. wellness can be achieved with concentration Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

Which of the following is a characteristic of making good decisions?A.acting impulsivelyB.not following a decision-making processC.overlooking the impact on othersD.carefully analyzing the decision

Which of the following steps is NOT helpful in preventing drowning? A. Being able to swim 10 meters closer to the shore and then relax. B. Straightening the legs, press arms down, and then inhale. C. Raising arms, separating legs to lift the mouth above the water, and exhaling every 5 to 10 seconds. D. Relaxing in the rest position. Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

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