Environmental Wellness Can Include

Question: A) a state of complete physical, mental, and social well-being, and not merely an absence of disease or infirmity

Answer: The WHO definition of health is
A) a state of complete physical, mental, and social well-being, and not merely an absence of disease or infirmity
B) a state of being sound and whole, generally in reference to the body
C) a condition with multiple dimensions that falls on a continuum from negative health, characterized by illness and premature death, to positive health
D) the absence of illness or injury

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Question: C) intellectual, social, spiritual, environmental, emotional, and physical

Answer: The six dimensions of wellness include
A) physical, emotional, intellectual, financial, occupational, and spiritual
B) emotional, mental, intellectual, spiritual, psychological, and financial
C) intellectual, social, spiritual, environmental, emotional, and physical
D) social, intellectual, physical, emotional, financial, and spiritual

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Question: D) heart disease

Answer: The leading cause of death for Americans is
A) cancer
B) stroke
C) unintentional injuries (accidents)
D) heart disease

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Question: C) unintentional injuries (accidents)

Answer: The leading cause for death in young adults is
A) cancer
B) stroke
C) unintentional injuries (accidents)
D) heart disease

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Question: B) infectious disease

Answer: Another name for a communicable disease is
A) heart disease
B) infectious disease
C) cancer
D) risk factor

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Question: B) a chronic disease

Answer: A noncommunicable disease can also be called
A) a communicable disease
B) a chronic disease
C) an infectious disease
D) an environmental disease

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Question: A) diabetes

Answer: Chronic diseases include
A) diabetes
B) HIV
C) hepatitis
D) influenza

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Question: B) excessive body weight

Answer: One health risk factor that can be changed is
A) age
B) excessive body weight
C) height
D) genes

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Question: C) tobacco

Answer: The leading cause of preventable death in the United States is
A) alcohol
B) drug use
C) tobacco
D) obesity

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Question: D) HIV

Answer: Obesity does NOT contribute to which of the following health conditions?
A) cancer
B) heart disease
C) diabetes
D) HIV

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Question: C) sleeping better

Answer: Which of the following is a benefit of being physically active?
A) lowering self-esteem and mood
B) increasing anxiety and stress
C) sleeping better
D) living a more sedentary lifestyle

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Question: B) eating more fruits, vegetables, and whole grains

Answer: Elements of a healthy diet include
A) eating more sugary foods and drinks
B) eating more fruits, vegetables, and whole grains
C) increasing overall energy intake while decreasing physical activity level
D) restricting the foods you eat

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Question: B) using exercise and relaxation techniques

Answer: Coping strategies to deal with stress include
A) cutting back on sleep
B) using exercise and relaxation techniques
C) using alcohol and tobacco
D) overeating

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Question: A) tailgating

Answer: Preventing motor vehicle accidents includes all of the following EXCEPT
A) tailgating
B) decreasing speed
C) wearing seat belts
D) using turn signals when changing lanes

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Question: B) recycling and disposing of hazardous waste properly

Answer: Environmental wellness can include
A) living with high pollution levels
B) recycling and disposing of hazardous waste properly
C) getting plenty of sun
D) driving more

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Question: C) Women have higher rates of autoimmune disorders

Answer: Which of the following accurately describes a health difference between the sexes?
A) Women have lower rates of osteoporosis
B) Men have a higher risk of lung cancer at any given level of cigarette smoke exposure
C) Women have higher rates of autoimmune disorders
D) Men have stronger immune systems and are less susceptible to infectious diseases

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Question: C) reading food and drug labels

Answer: Critical thinking skills for health and wellness can assist you in
A) diagnosing illnesses on the Web
B) following the doctor's orders
C) reading food and drug labels
D) following the guidelines of the latest research study

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Question: D) public policies and intervention

Answer: In terms of factors that influence wellness, how would you classify laws that mandate child safety seats in vehicles?
A) social and economic factor
B) environmental factor
C) access to health care
D) public policies and intervention

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Question: B) differences in income

Answer: Disparities in health care in the United States can be attributed to several factors, including
A) easy access to quality health care
B) differences in income
C) an influx of health care services
D) health promotion campaigns.

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Question: False

Answer: Noncommunicable diseases are caused by pathogens

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Question: False

Answer: In the developed world, people are more likely to die from diseases associated with a shortage of necessities and basic public health measures

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Question: False

Answer: In the developing world, people are more likely to die from diseases associated with abundance

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Question: False

Answer: A chronic disease develops from a specific risk factor

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Question: False

Answer: The most common source of radiation exposure is X-rays

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Question: False

Answer: Genes are the primary factor in determining your disease risk and overall health status

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Question: C) enhance an individual's ability to change

Answer: Enabling factors are factors that
A) encourage or discourage behaviors
B) an individual brings to the table
C) enhance an individual's ability to change
D) are internal

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Question: A) encourage or discourage new behaviors

Answer: Reinforcing factors are factors that
A) encourage or discourage new behaviors
B) an individual brings to the table
C) do not affect an individual's ability to change
D) are internal.

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Question: B) an individual brings to the table

Answer: Predisposing factors are factors that
A) encourage or discourage behaviors
B) an individual brings to the table
C) do not affect an individual's ability to change
D) are internal

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Question: C) an energized state that directs behavior

Answer: Motivation for behavior change is
A) a trait ruled by internal factors
B) a permanent trait of an individual
C) an energized state that directs behavior
D) a static, emotional state that sustains behavior

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Question: A) an external locus of control

Answer: Janette is working on a new exercise regimen. Her motivation for exercising largely depends on whether her friend exercises with her. Janette can be said to have
A) an external locus of control
B) an internal locus of control
C) positive self-efficacy
D) decisional balance.

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Question: B) internal locus of control

Answer: John has a family history of diabetes. He believes he can prevent the disease through exercise, diet, body weight control, and other preventive health behaviors. John's behavior can be explained by his
A) external locus of control
B) internal locus of control
C) positive self-efficacy
D) decisional balance

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Question: A) have confidence in your ability

Answer: Self-efficacy helps you
A) have confidence in your ability
B) need less motivation
C) avoid making changes
D) accept the way things are.

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Question: A) monitor behavior with a journal or log

Answer: A good way to boost self-efficacy is to
A) monitor behavior with a journal or log
B) have friends and family to tell you what you should do
C) focus on making long-term goals
D) spend more time relaxing.

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Question: C) anticipation of failure

Answer: Self-efficacy typically develops from all of the following factors EXCEPT
A) past experience
B) past performance
C) anticipation of failure
D) observational learning

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Question: B) direct experience

Answer: Which of the following is the most powerful factor influencing self-efficacy expectations?
A) observational learning
B) direct experience
C) persuasion
D) internal cues

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Question: B) persuasion

Answer: Which of the following is the LEAST powerful influence on self-efficacy?
A) direct experience
B) persuasion
C) vicarious experience
D) past performance

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Question: D. direct experience

Answer: Over which of the following factors do you have the most control?
A. persuasion
B. vicarious experience
C. past performance
D. direct experience

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Question: B. specific, measurable, achievable, realistic, time-bound.

Answer: In terms of setting goals, the acronym SMART stands for
A. strategic, measuring, actionable, reality-based, time-conscious.
B. specific, measurable, achievable, realistic, time-bound.
C. standard, measurable, action-based, realistic, time-bound.
D. specific, motivating, achievable, realistic, timely.

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Question: D. challenging but not impossible goals.

Answer: Setting realistic goals for behavior change means having
A. several alternative goals.
B. simple goals.
C. open-ended long-term goals.
D. challenging but not impossible goals.

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Question: A. "stages of change" model.

Answer: The transtheoretical model is also referred to as the
A. "stages of change" model.
B. "scenes of change" model.
C. "steps to behavior change" model.
D. "signs of change" model.

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Question: C. precontemplation stage

Answer: According to the transtheoretical model, in which stage is a person who has yet to actively think about change
A. action stage
B. maintenance stage
C. precontemplation stage
D. contemplation stage

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Question: D. contemplation stage.

Answer: The stage of the transtheoretical model in which people weigh the pros and cons of taking action is called the
A. action stage.
B. maintenance stage.
C. precontemplation stage.
D. contemplation stage.

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Question: B. stage that precedes action.

Answer: The preparation stage of behavior change in the transtheoretical model is the
A. first stage of the model.
B. stage that precedes action.
C. final stage of the model.
D. stage that precedes contemplation.

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Question: False

Answer: Enabling factors include your culture, beliefs, values, age, and attitudes

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Question: False

Answer: Predisposing factors include your knowledge, skills, and abilities.

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Question: False

Answer: In the maintenance stage of behavior change, external rewards remain as important as in earlier stages.

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Question: True

Answer: The transtheoretical model includes a stage called termination.

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Question: C. physical activity.

Answer: Any activity that requires caloric expenditure and movements to get you through your day is referred to as
A. physical fitness.
B. exercise.
C. physical activity.
D. weight loss.

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Question: C. agility

Answer: Which of the following is a component of skill-related fitness?
A. body composition
B. muscular endurance
C. agility
D. desire to compete

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Question: B. agility

Answer: Which component of skill-related fitness refers to the ability to change the direction of your body in a quick and precise manner?
A. balance
B. agility
C. reaction time
D. coordination

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Question: D. whether you can safely increase your level of physical activity

Answer: The Physical Activity Readiness Questionnaire (PAR-Q) is typically used to determine what?
A. your state of physical fitness
B. your ability to perform certain physical activities
C. whether your stress level is too high
D. whether you can safely increase your level of physical activity

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Question: B. doing push-ups to develop chest and shoulder strength

Answer: The principle of specificity of training is best indicated by which of the following activities?
A. weight training to develop cardiorespiratory endurance
B. doing push-ups to develop chest and shoulder strength
C. running to develop flexibility
D. bicycling to develop back strength

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Question: D. running 3 days per week

Answer: The "F" in the FITT formula would apply to which exercise program component?
A. walking at a brisk pace for 45 minutes
B. holding a hamstring stretch to the point of mild discomfort
C. cycling as a mode of exercise
D. running 3 days per week

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Question: C. warm-up, conditioning, cool-down, stretching

Answer: Which of the following is the correct sequence for a complete workout?
A. conditioning, warm-up, stretching, cool-down
B. warm-up, cool-down, conditioning, stretching
C. warm-up, conditioning, cool-down, stretching
D. stretching, warm-up, conditioning, cool-down

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Question: A. an increase in core body and muscle temperature.

Answer: One benefit of 5-10 minutes of low-to-moderate-intensity aerobic and muscular endurance activities prior to a training session is
A. an increase in core body and muscle temperature.
B. redirection of blood flow away from working muscles.
C. gradual recovery of heart rate.
D. gradual reduction of blood pressure.

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Question: A. an elliptical trainer

Answer: Sarah is interested in purchasing a piece of home exercise equipment for aerobic workouts. She wants to build her cardiorespiratory fitness but has knee problems. Which of the following would be the best option for her?
A. an elliptical trainer
B. a motorized treadmill
C. an "all-in-one" weight machine
D. a stair-climbing machine

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Question: B. 4-8 percent

Answer: When considering a sports beverage for hydration during intense workouts, it is best to choose one with ________ carbohydrates.
A. 2-4 percent
B. 4-8 percent
C. 8-12 percent
D. >14 percent

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Question: B. protection, rest, ice, compression, elevation.

Answer: The PRICE method suggested for care of exercise-related sprains and strains stands for
A. pressure, rest, isolate, compression, exercise.
B. protection, rest, ice, compression, elevation.
C. protection, resistance training, isometrics, compression, exercise.
D. pressure, raised feet, ice, carbohydrate, exercise.

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Question: False

Answer: Calisthenics are generally ineffective as muscular strengthening exercises

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Question: False

Answer: Flexibility of the upper back and quadriceps is important to help prevent lower back pain.

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