Health: Standard MEH 1
Clarifying Objective1.1
- All of the following are stages of the body's response to stress EXCEPT:
B. resistance. D. exhaustion
- Stress is associated with communicable diseases because stress:
B. results in excess production of adrenaline.
C. interferes with hormone production.
D. may impair the function of the immune system.
- The best way to deal with stress or a stressful situation is to:
B. ignore it.
C. manage it.
D. avoid it.
- Merta jumps from behind a door to scare her brother Raffy. Raffy's heart begins to
human stress response is Raffy experiencing?
A. Resistance
B. Alarm
C. Exhaustion
D. Eustress
- Which of these statements about stress is true?
B. It is caused only by external events.
C. It affects everyone differently.
D. It can be avoided by minimizing social contact.
Clarifying Objective 1.2
- You are on a date, and the person you are with touches you in a way that makes you feel uncomfortable. You ask your date to stop, but the touching continues. Whatshould you do NEXT?
A. Tell the person you were only teasing
B. Go along with the touching because you put yourself in this situation
C. Firmly say "Stop" again, then leave
D. Say nothing and wait to see how things go
- People who criticize, ridicule, and destroy the self-esteem of others are said to beexhibiting –
A. physical abuseC. emotional abuse
B. neglectD. sexual abuse
Standard: MEH 2
Clarifying Objective2.1
- A person who constantly follows rituals over and over, like repeated hand-washing,
may be suffering from:
A. panic disorder.
B. obsessive-compulsive disorder.
C. a simple phobia.
D. cognitive-behavioral disorder.
- The causes of eating disorders have most to do with:
A. the amount of food available.
B. a person's attitude toward himself or herself.
C. the kinds of foods available
D. nutritional imbalances.
Clarifying Objective 2.2
- Which of these is the MOST healthy way to deal with feeling down or sad?
A. writing about death and ways to die to get it out of your system
B. watching movies where the main characters die
C. trying to do as many activities as possible to prevent thinking about problems
D. talking with friends and getting involved in physical activities
- Sally has told Ola that she is feeling worthless and wants to end her life. Ola wants to help her friend through these feelings. Which of the following individuals would be
LEAST likely prepared to help Ola and Sally in this situation?
A. a school counselor
B. a friend
C. a mental health professional
D. a school nurse
Standard: ATOD 1
Clarifying Objective 1.2
- Les sees some boys from his class smoking marijuana. They ask Les if he wants to
join them. Which of the following would be the LEAST appropriate action for Les to
take in this situation?
A. pretend to smoke the marijuana
B. say "no" in a firm tone
C. make eye contact with the boys and calmly say "No thank you"
D. walk away without saying anything to the boys
Clarifying Objective 1.3
- A need for an increased amount of a drug to obtain the same "high" is called --
A. toleranceC. rebound
B. withdrawalD. detoxification
- Which of these drugs would MOST likely cause a person to become dizzy and
drowsy?
A. AlcoholC. Caffeine
B. CocaineD. Nicotine
- Whenever a person uses a prescription drug, a person should do all of the following
EXCEPT:
A. read the label.
B. follow the directions for use.
C. stop taking the drug after symptoms disappear and save the drug for next time.
D. talk to a health care professional if he/she has any questions.
- A long-term consequence of heavy alcohol consumption is a liver disease known as --
A. CirrhosisC. Cancer
B. JaundiceD. Alcohol Pancreatitis
Clarifying Objective 1.4
- In order for there to be a transmission of HIV, there must ALWAYS be an occurrence of -
A. intravenous (IV) drug use
B. exchange of HIV-infected fluid
C. sexual intercourse
D. exchange of mucous body fluids
- In an infected person, which of these body fluids does NOT carry sufficient viruses to
transmit HIV/AIDS?
A. urineC. blood
B. semenD. mother’s milk
Clarifying Objective 1.5
- Which of the following is often associated with violence?
A. using alcohol and other drugs
B. using tobacco
C. being willing to compromise
D. being flexible in new situations
Clarifying Objective 1.6
- Which of these is true about babies born to mothers who smoke?
A. They usually weigh more than babies born to nonsmokers.
B. They are usually more jaundiced (yellowed skin) than babies born to
nonsmokers.
C. They are healthier than babies born to nonsmokers.
D. They are more likely to be born prematurely than babies born to nonsmokers.
- For smokers who quit, stopping smoking will --
A. not have any effect on their health
B. reverse all damage to their bodies
C. improve their chances of living longer
D. improve their health only if they have been smoking a short time
- Which statement about smokeless (chewing) tobacco is NOT true?
A. Using smokeless tobacco prevents nicotine from being absorbed into the
bloodstream.
B. Smokeless tobacco can cause cancers of the mouth, throat, and gums.
C. Ads show popular athletes using smokeless tobacco to convince people to use
these tobacco products.
D. Using smokeless tobacco is as addictive as smoking cigarettes.
- Pregnant women should avoid drinking alcoholic beverages MAINLY because even
small amounts of alcohol can --
A. act as a stimulant in the fetus
B. increase the risk of birth defects
C. cause severe weight loss in women
D. increase the size of the fetus
Standard: ATOD 2
Clarifying Objective 2.1
- Among teens, alcohol is a factor in a large percentage of deaths from automobile
crashesMAINLY because --
A. alcohol impairs a driver's ability to react to dangerous situations
B. people under the influence of alcohol often drive too slowly
C. most intoxicated drivers are under age 21
D. there are a large number of teen drivers
- Which drug is linked to more automobile accidents than any other drug?
A. MarijuanaC. Alcohol
B. CocaineD. LSD
- After attending a college party, Richard drives to Bob's house. Richard tells Bob he
has been drinking beer with Joel. Which of the following would be the safest thing for
Bob to do in this situation?
A. tell Richard he will follow him home in his own car
B. give Richard some coffee before he drives home
C. take Richard's keys and drive Richard home himself
D. call Joel and ask him to take Richard home
Clarifying Objective 2.
Standard: ICR 1
Clarifying Objective 1.1
- Shawna has become quiet and withdrawn since she started dating a new boyfriend.
Shawna's friend Danielle has noticed some bruises on Shawna's arms. What is the
BEST thing for Danielle to do?
A. mind her own business
B. tell a school counselor what she knows
C. read a book about abusive relationships
D. confront Shawna's boyfriend about the bruises
Clarifying Objective 1.2
Clarifying Objective 1.3
Clarifying Objective 1.4
Clarifying Objective 1.5
Standard: ICR 2
Clarifying Objective 2.1
- Which of these is the MOST effective way to prevent conception?
A. using a latex condom
B. using a contraceptive sponge
C. taking birth control pills
D. being abstinent from sexual activity
- Of the following, the most effective way to reduce the risk of contracting a sexually
transmitted disease is to:
A. always use the birth control pill.
B. abstain from all sexual activity.
C. always use a latex condom.
D. always use contraceptive foam.
Clarifying Objective 2.2
- Which of the following sexually transmitted infections presently has no cure?
A. Syphilis
B. Gonorrhea
C. Herpes
D. Pubic lice
- Which of these is MOST often a sign or symptom of a sexually transmitted disease?
A. nervousness
B. upset stomach
C. unusual discharge
D. coughing
Standard: ICR 3
Clarifying Objective 3.1
- Which of these statements about rape is true?
A. It is an unintentional injury that cannot be prevented.
B. It happens only to women.
C. It almost always involves a stranger.
D. It is a violent crime in which a person is sexually assaulted
- Alex works in a fast-food restaurant to help support his family. His supervisor often
makes inappropriate comments about Alex's body or clothes. The comments make
Alex uncomfortable, but he is afraid that if he complains, he will lose his job.
Alex's supervisor may be guilty of:
A. sexual assault.
B. sexual harassment.
C. sexual compliance
D. slander
Clarifying Objective 3.2
- Selina is a freshman in college. At the beginning of the year, she attends an
orientation session and hears older students talking about ways to reduce the risk of
date rape. A realistic, healthful goal Selina could set for herself might be to:
A. avoid spending time with other people.
B. walk away when people try to talk to her.
C. not attend parties where alcohol is available.
D. not make any friends while at college.
Clarifying Objective 3.3
- Last year, Carlos contracted herpes from a previous relationship. Given the potential
consequences of each of the following actions, which of the following would be the
most responsible thing for Carlos to do before he is involved sexually again?
A. ignore what happened in the past
B. make sure he uses a condom
C. discuss the risks with a partner before becoming sexually active
D. only engage in sexual activity when herpes sores are not present
- Michela is 22 years old. She is considering becoming sexually active. She does not
want to contract HIV. What goal should Michela set for herself to best reduce her risk
for HIV?
A. plan to get tested if symptoms appear
B. be sure to consistently and correctly use a diaphragm
C. be sure to consistently and correctly use a latex condom
D. be sure to consistently and correctly use the birth control pill
Clarifying Objective 3.4
- The most reliable sources of information concerning the effectiveness of forms of birth control include:
B. friends, magazine articles, and the Internet.
C. older siblings, magazine articles, and friends.
D. television shows, movies, and magazine advertisements.
- The birth control pill works by:
B. stopping the production of estrogen.
C. preventing ovulation.
D. killing sperm.
- A woman is MOST likely to get pregnant during --
B. ovulation
C. endometrium
D. contraction
- The joining of a sperm cell and an ovum is called --
B. implantation
C. fertilization
D. menstruation
Standard: PCH 1
Clarifying objective 1.1
- Which of these is a condition in which a person's body has difficulty producing or using insulin?
A. Anemia
B. Bulimia
C. Cancer
D. Diabetes
- Herpes is caused by:
A. bacteria.
B. fungi.
C. viruses.
D. protozoa.
- Syphilis is spread from one person to another by:
A. blood products.
B. direct contact with a chancre.
C. mucous secretions.
D. sharing needles.
- Of these factors that influence health, people have the MOST control over their --
A. heredity
B. environment
C. lifestyle
D. medical care
Clarifying objective 1.2
- An Organ Procurement Organization use all of the following criteria to determine if someone is a match for an organ transplant EXCEPT
a. blood type
b. size of organ
c. amount of time on the waiting list
d. race
Clarifying objective 1.3
- A long term effect of gonorrhea infection may be:
A. loss of hair.
B. sterility.
C. birth defects.
D. sores that do not heal.
Clarifying objective 1.4
Clarifying objective 1.5
- Lack of adequate sleep can lead to which of the following
a. higher gradesc. decrease in car accidents
b. less moodinessd. weight gain
Clarifying objective 1.6
Clarifying objective 1.7
- Pregnant women should avoid drinking alcoholic beverages MAINLY because even
small amounts of alcohol can --
A. act as a stimulant in the fetus
B. increase the risk of birth defects
C. cause severe weight loss in women
D. increase the size of the fetus
- Stress is associated with communicable diseases because stress:
A. releases and uses stomach acid.
B. results in excess production of adrenaline.
C. interferes with hormone production.
D. may impair the function of the immune system.
Standard: PCH 2
Clarifying objective 2.1
Clarifying objective 2.2
Standard: PCH 3
Clarifying objective 3.1
Clarifying objective 3.2
- If you come upon a person who is injured and unconscious, what should you do FIRST?
B. check to see if the person is bleeding
C. check to see if the person is breathing
D. check to see if the person's heart is beating
- Gordon's friend Armando has been injured and is bleeding heavily from his leg. Armando is conscious. What should Gordon do FIRST?
B. Have Armando apply direct pressure to the injured area
C. Apply direct pressure to the pressure point closest to the injured area
D. Tie a pressure bandage over the injured area
- Benigno has fallen off a 12-foot ladder and injured his back. What is the BEST action for you to take?
B. tellBenigno not to move and call for a professional who can determine the
extent of his injury
C. helpBenigno up and get him to walk around to work out the soreness
D. prop up Benigno's head and give him aspirin for pain
Standard: NPA 1
Clarifying Objective 1.1
- Digested carbohydrates that are not needed for energy are stored as glycogen. If
A. They are excreted as waste.
B. They are stored as fat.
C. They are held in the intestine.
D. They are circulated in the blood.
- In the United States, which health problem of adults is the MOST common and also
A. Arthritis
B. Heart disease
C. Cancer
D. Diabetes
Clarifying Objective 1.2
- Breads and pastas will be digested and will release their energy MORE SLOWLY if
A. sugar
B. vegetable oil
C. whole grains
D. vitamins
Clarifying Objective 1.3
Standard: NPA 2
Clarifying Objective 2.1
Clarifying Objective 2.2
- Different kinds of fats occur naturally in foods and in the body. Which statement about fat is true?
B. Daily intake of fats from food has no effect on the levels of cholesterol in the
blood.
C. Nondairy creamers made from coconut oil contain no saturated fats.
D. Saturated fats are more healthy than unsaturated fats.
- What is the source of MOST dietary cholesterol?
B. meats and dairy products
C. breads and cereals
D. fruits and vegetables
Clarifying Objective 2.3
Standard: NPA 3
Clarifying Objective 3.1
Clarifying Objective 3.2
Clarifying Objective 3.3
Standard: NPA 4
Clarifying Objective 4.1
Clarifying Objective 4.2
Clarifying Objective 4.3