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Nicholls State UniversityHPED 141 1)The leading preventable cause of death among Americans is a

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Nicholls State UniversityHPED 141

1)The leading preventable cause of death among Americans is

a.            careless driving.

b.            alcohol consumption.

c.             poor health care.

d.            tobacco use.

2.            The nine dimensions of wellness include all of the following EXCEPT

a.            dietary wellness.

b.            emotional wellness.

c.             environmental wellness.

d.            spiritual wellness.

3.            The single most important factor in determining an individual's level of wellness is

a.            genetics.

b.            age.

c.             lifestyle.

d.            environment.

4.            Someone you know at work who is attempting to lose weight has been repeatedly "derailed" by coworkers who leave high-calorie snacks in the kitchen every day. It would be fair to say that this person does NOT

a.            have the desire to change.

b.            have the skills to change.

c.             have the support to change.

d.            have the knowledge to change.

5.            Spiritual wellness is best described as having

a.            the ability to express oneself creatively.

b.            the ability to share one's feelings.

c.             a strong support network of family and friends.

d.            beliefs that give meaning and purpose to life.

6.            During the past 100 years, the major causes of death have shifted from to            .

a.            infectious diseases; chronic diseases

b.            accidents; infectious diseases

c.             chronic diseases; accidents

d.            chronic diseases; infectious diseases

7.            A goal of Healthy People 2020 is to

a.            eliminate chronic illnesses.

b.            increase life expectancy beyond 100 years.

c.             reduce the amount of profit health care providers make.

d.            eliminate health disparities among Americans.

 

8.            Women have higher rates than men for which of the following risk factors for disease?

a.            lower earnings

b.            drinking

c.             smoking

d.            delayed doctor visits

9.            Gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender teens are at high risk for

a.            cancer.

b.            diabetes.

c.             suicide.

d.            asthma.

10.          The health determinant that we have LEAST control over is

a.            tobacco use.

b.            genetic makeup.

c.             exercise.

d.            diet.

11.          The first step in improving wellness by lifestyle management is to

a.            ask your family for assistance.

b.            sign up for a group program.

c.             ask friends what you should improve.

d.            conduct a self-assessment.

12.          Which of the following threatens severe weather change and the extinction of species on a global scale?

a.            inorganic pesticides

b.            acid rain

c.             climate change

d.            light pollution

13.          Which of the following is currently America's number one cause of death?

a.            heart disease

b.            accidents

c.             suicide

d.            cancer

14.          The belief in one's ability to be successful in the performance of a given task is termed

a.            self-efficacy.

b.            self-esteem.

c.             self-concept

d.            self-fulfilling prophecy.

 

15.          Obstacles in the process of behavior change

a.            are a sign of failure in the pursuit of a new behavior.

b.            are a natural part of the behavior change process.

c.             should be avoided, if possible, in the pursuit of a new behavior

d.            are a sign that the behavior management plan was unrealistic.

16.          With regard to one's health, which one of the following elements is most within an individual's control?

a.            behavior

b.            health care

c.             environment

d.            heredity

17.          Which of the following contributes positively to one's physical wellness, as opposed to one of the other dimensions?

a.            maintaining satisfying relationships

b.            maintaining an optimistic attitude

c.             eating a balanced diet

d.            being open to new ideas

18.          Part of a successful plan to change an unhealthy behavior is to

a.            wait until you have more time.

b.            start small by choosing one change to make.

c.             focus on changing several related behaviors.

d.            keep the plan to yourself.

19.          Which of the following is the order of steps to follow to create a personalized plan for change?

a.            make contract, set goals, devise plan of action, monitor behavior, analyze data.

b.            devise plan of action, set goals, monitor behavior, analyze data, make contract.

c.             analyze data, monitor behavior, devise plan of action, set goals, make contract.

d.            monitor behavior, analyze data, set goals, devise plan of action, make contract.

20.          The following are all environmental factors that affect health EXCEPT the

a.            water you drink.

b.            air you breathe.

c.             genetic make-up of your body.

d.            amount of crime in your community.

 

 

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