Health, Fitness, and Wellness - C458

Thymus gland

Which structure helps protect the body against specific foreign agents?

Integumentary system

Forms a protective barrier

Central nervous system

Controls blood pressure

Both integumentary and central nervous system

Regulates body temperature

Central nervous system

Regulates thirst and hunger

Central nervous system

Regulates muscle coordination         

A postmenopausal female with a body mass index of 33 smokes approximately two packs of cigarettes per day. The individual has no children and exercises rarely. During a routine physical exam, a physician found a small lump near the left breast.

Choose two
 
Which two health conditions are of concern?

Cancer

Diabetes

Rheumatic fever

Cardiovascular disease

Cancer (Correct)

Diabetes

Rheumatic fever

Cardiovascular disease (Correct)

A sanitation worker was experiencing headaches, fever, fatigue, stiff joints, nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea. After going to the doctor, the individual was diagnosed with hepatitis A.
 
Which approach prevents this type of infection?

Getting a vaccination

Getting adequate sleep

Drinking sufficient water

Taking vitamins and mineral supplements

Getting a vaccination (Correct)

Getting adequate sleep

Drinking sufficient water

Taking vitamins and mineral supplements

What are some effects of aerobic exercise on cardiorespiratory fitness?

Choose 3

Enables more blood to be pumped with each stroke of the heart

Increases number of capillaries in trained skeletal muscles

Decreases mineral retention

Increases vascular resistance

Increases amount of oxygen inhaled

Decreases risk of conduction disorders

Enables more blood to be pumped with each stroke of the heart (Correct)

Increases number of capillaries in trained skeletal muscles (Correct)

Decreases mineral retention

Increases vascular resistance

Increases amount of oxygen inhaled (Correct)

Decreases risk of conduction disorders

Which of the following are common consequences of physical inactivity in our society?

Choose three

Increased incidence of childhood obesity

Increased productivity

Increased healthcare costs

Decreased health problems later in life

Decreased healthcare costs

Decreased number of healthy years of life

Increased incidence of childhood obesity (Correct)

Increased productivity

Increased healthcare costs (Correct)

Decreased health problems later in life

Decreased healthcare costs

Decreased number of healthy years of life (Correct)

Which sleep stage is also known as deep sleep and occurs in longer periods during the first half of the night? 

Stage 1

Stage 2

Stage 3

REM

Stage 3

What is the recommended amount of sleep per day for a child between 6–13 years old?

11–13 hours

9–11 hours

7–9 hours 

13–15 hours

9–11 hours

Which food should be washed to prevent the spread of bacteria? 

Cucumbers 

Fish

Beef

Chicken 

Cucumbers 

When should a person wash their hands to prevent the spread of bacteria? 

After eating meals

Before using the bathroom

Before touching animals

After preparing food

After preparing food

Which reaction is common with food allergies?

Nausea

Difficulty breathing

Stomach cramps

Bloating

Difficulty breathing

Provide the elements in nutrition that are the most significant source of energy   

Carbohydrates

Proteins

Fats          

Carbohydrates

Provide the elements in nutrition that maintain and promote cell growth

Carbohydrates

Proteins

Fats          

Proteins

Support the body's ability to store energy for later use

Carbohydrates

Proteins

Fats          

Fats

Provide the energy source for brain metabolism

Carbohydrates

Proteins

Fats          

Carbohydrates

Provide reparative mechanisms for cells

Carbohydrates

Proteins

Fats          

Proteins

Provide key functions in hormone regulation

Carbohydrates

Proteins

Fats          

Fats

Which benefit is the mostly likely to occur in an individual achieving a healthy BMI through a combination of diet and exercise? 

Increased metabolism 

Reduced risk of high blood pressure

Elevated risk of sleep disorders

Decreased appetite levels

Reduced risk of high blood pressure

A very muscular athlete has a BMI of 30, which is classified as obese.

Develop a  vegetarian diet plan to reduce the athlete's body weight

Increase cardiovascular workouts to reduce the athlete's body fat

Recognize the athlete may be misclassifed due to their greater muscle mass and maintain current lifestyle

Reduce salt intake because muscular individuals tend to retain water

Recognize the athlete may be misclassifed due to their greater muscle mass and maintain current lifestyle

A person was diagnosed with terminal lung cancer.

Which of the following psychological stages would the person experience, according to Kubler-Ross?

Choose 5 answers

Denial

Anger

Bargaining

Depression

Acceptance

Hope

Mood swings

Fear

Denial

Anger

Bargaining

Depression

Acceptance

Which of the following are warning signs of depression?

Diminished appetite

Feelings of worthlessness

Difficulty concentrating

Loss of interaction with others

Intense feeling of fear

Shortness of breath

Diminished appetite (Correct)

Feelings of worthlessness (Correct)

Difficulty concentrating (Correct)

Loss of interaction with others (Correct)

Intense feeling of fear

Shortness of breath

Setting short-term goals for OTP and long-term goals for graduation is an example of which SEL competency?

Self-management

After taking a math assessment you prepared for all week you get a lower score than you anticipated. Reviewing your coaching report and contacting the Math Center for help on the content areas where you seemed to struggle is an example of which SEL competency?

Executive function