Ch01
Student: ___________________________________________________________________________
1. The six dimensions of wellness include all of the following, EXCEPT
A. emotional wellness.
B. environmental, or planetary, wellness.
C. spiritual wellness.
D. dietary wellness.
2. Which one of the following qualities contributes positively to one's physical wellness?
A. eating a balanced diet
B. maintaining an optimistic attitude
C. being open to new ideas
D. maintaining satisfying relationships
3. Optimism, trust, and self-confidence are components of
A. physical wellness.
B. emotional wellness.
C. spiritual wellness.
D. interpersonal wellness.
4. Adam's parents are not unduly concerned about their son's ability to adapt to college because he has always
had a good sense of humor, been curious, and demonstrated an openness to ideas. These qualities are
reflective of Adam's _______________ wellness.
A. interpersonal
B. spiritual
C. intellectual
D. emotional
5. Spiritual wellness is best described as having
A. a strong support network of family and friends.
B. meaning and purpose in one's life.
C. the ability to express oneself creatively.
D. the ability to share one's feelings.
6. Protecting yourself from exposure to toxic substances in the workplace is an example of promoting
_______________ wellness.
A. social
B. spiritual
C. intellectual
D. environmental
,7. The six dimensions of wellness
A. affect health independently of each other.
B. are interrelated.
C. seldom influence one another.
D. demonstrate the separateness of mind and body.
8. The environmental health threats faced by our ancestors included all of the following, EXCEPT
A. water pollution.
B. poor sanitary conditions.
C. acid rain.
D. lack of physical activity.
9. If you were born in 1900, your life expectancy was approximately
A. 32 years.
B. 47 years.
C. 62 years.
D. 77 years.
10. The average life span in the twentieth century
A. did not change significantly.
B. increased slightly.
C. nearly doubled.
D. nearly tripled.
11. The top three causes of death among Americans age 15 to 24 are
A. accidents, homicide, and suicide.
B. smoking, high blood pressure, and suicide.
C. accidents, smoking, and cancer.
D. homicide, cancer, and accidents.
12. According to the National Center for Health Statistics, ________ percent of teens killed in car accidents are
not wearing seat belts.
A. 45
B. 55
C. 65
D. 75
13. The treatment considered to be the most effective against current-day health threats is
A. prevention.
B. antibiotics.
C. surgery.
D. genetic testing.
,14. The best response to behavior-related diseases is
A. chemical treatment.
B. surgical treatment.
C. prevention.
D. rehabilitation.
15. By far, the leading preventable cause of death among Americans is
A. alcohol consumption.
B. poor health care.
C. smoking.
D. careless driving.
16. Occupational wellness is measured by how much ___________ the job offers.
A. money
B. happiness
C. prestige
D. work
17. In the past 100 years, the major causes of death have shifted from _____ to _____.
A. infectious diseases; heart disease
B. accidents; AIDS
C. childbirth; infectious diseases
D. heart disease; cancer
18. A goal of Healthy People 2010 is to
A. eliminate chronic illnesses.
B. eliminate health disparities among Americans.
C. increase life expectancy beyond 100 years.
D. reduce the amount of profit that health care providers make.
19. The health determinant over which we have least control is
A. diet.
B. exercise.
C. tobacco use.
D. genetic makeup.
20. Which of the following is currently America's number-one cause of death?
A. cancer
B. heart disease
C. unintentional injuries
D. suicide
, 21. The single most important factor in determining an individual's level of wellness is
A. genetics.
B. environment.
C. behavior.
D. age.
22. John, an African American student, has chosen to incorporate exercise into his daily routine and to reduce
the amount of salt in his diet after finding out that his blood pressure is high. His decision to make these
lifestyle changes is most likely based on the following health concerns for African Americans.
A. They have a higher incidence of tuberculosis than males in other population groups.
B. They have higher rates of hypertension and obesity.
C. They have higher rates of infant mortality.
D. They have higher suicide rates.
23. When compared to the general U.S. population, Asian Americans have
A. higher overall death rates.
B. shorter life expectancies.
C. higher rates of sickle cell anemia.
D. lower overall death rates.
24. Which of the following statements regarding the health of diverse population groups is TRUE?
A. American ethnic minorities have higher rates of death and disability than the U.S. population as a whole.
B. Most American ethnic minorities have the same health risks.
C. Overall; Pacific Islanders have the lowest overall death rates.
D. American ethnic minorities have the same rates of death and disability than the U.S. population as a
whole.
25. Men have higher rates of death than women from all of the following, EXCEPT
A. suicide.
B. unintentional injuries.
C. stroke.
D. homicide.
26. Income and education are closely linked with health status. The __________ the poverty rate and the
__________ the education level, the better the health.
A. lower; higher
B. lower; lower
C. higher; higher
D. higher; lower
27. Heart disease, a leading cause of death in the United States, is strongly related to
A. a sedentary lifestyle.
B. cigarette smoking.
C. high levels of stress.
D. all of the above.
Student: ___________________________________________________________________________
1. The six dimensions of wellness include all of the following, EXCEPT
A. emotional wellness.
B. environmental, or planetary, wellness.
C. spiritual wellness.
D. dietary wellness.
2. Which one of the following qualities contributes positively to one's physical wellness?
A. eating a balanced diet
B. maintaining an optimistic attitude
C. being open to new ideas
D. maintaining satisfying relationships
3. Optimism, trust, and self-confidence are components of
A. physical wellness.
B. emotional wellness.
C. spiritual wellness.
D. interpersonal wellness.
4. Adam's parents are not unduly concerned about their son's ability to adapt to college because he has always
had a good sense of humor, been curious, and demonstrated an openness to ideas. These qualities are
reflective of Adam's _______________ wellness.
A. interpersonal
B. spiritual
C. intellectual
D. emotional
5. Spiritual wellness is best described as having
A. a strong support network of family and friends.
B. meaning and purpose in one's life.
C. the ability to express oneself creatively.
D. the ability to share one's feelings.
6. Protecting yourself from exposure to toxic substances in the workplace is an example of promoting
_______________ wellness.
A. social
B. spiritual
C. intellectual
D. environmental
,7. The six dimensions of wellness
A. affect health independently of each other.
B. are interrelated.
C. seldom influence one another.
D. demonstrate the separateness of mind and body.
8. The environmental health threats faced by our ancestors included all of the following, EXCEPT
A. water pollution.
B. poor sanitary conditions.
C. acid rain.
D. lack of physical activity.
9. If you were born in 1900, your life expectancy was approximately
A. 32 years.
B. 47 years.
C. 62 years.
D. 77 years.
10. The average life span in the twentieth century
A. did not change significantly.
B. increased slightly.
C. nearly doubled.
D. nearly tripled.
11. The top three causes of death among Americans age 15 to 24 are
A. accidents, homicide, and suicide.
B. smoking, high blood pressure, and suicide.
C. accidents, smoking, and cancer.
D. homicide, cancer, and accidents.
12. According to the National Center for Health Statistics, ________ percent of teens killed in car accidents are
not wearing seat belts.
A. 45
B. 55
C. 65
D. 75
13. The treatment considered to be the most effective against current-day health threats is
A. prevention.
B. antibiotics.
C. surgery.
D. genetic testing.
,14. The best response to behavior-related diseases is
A. chemical treatment.
B. surgical treatment.
C. prevention.
D. rehabilitation.
15. By far, the leading preventable cause of death among Americans is
A. alcohol consumption.
B. poor health care.
C. smoking.
D. careless driving.
16. Occupational wellness is measured by how much ___________ the job offers.
A. money
B. happiness
C. prestige
D. work
17. In the past 100 years, the major causes of death have shifted from _____ to _____.
A. infectious diseases; heart disease
B. accidents; AIDS
C. childbirth; infectious diseases
D. heart disease; cancer
18. A goal of Healthy People 2010 is to
A. eliminate chronic illnesses.
B. eliminate health disparities among Americans.
C. increase life expectancy beyond 100 years.
D. reduce the amount of profit that health care providers make.
19. The health determinant over which we have least control is
A. diet.
B. exercise.
C. tobacco use.
D. genetic makeup.
20. Which of the following is currently America's number-one cause of death?
A. cancer
B. heart disease
C. unintentional injuries
D. suicide
, 21. The single most important factor in determining an individual's level of wellness is
A. genetics.
B. environment.
C. behavior.
D. age.
22. John, an African American student, has chosen to incorporate exercise into his daily routine and to reduce
the amount of salt in his diet after finding out that his blood pressure is high. His decision to make these
lifestyle changes is most likely based on the following health concerns for African Americans.
A. They have a higher incidence of tuberculosis than males in other population groups.
B. They have higher rates of hypertension and obesity.
C. They have higher rates of infant mortality.
D. They have higher suicide rates.
23. When compared to the general U.S. population, Asian Americans have
A. higher overall death rates.
B. shorter life expectancies.
C. higher rates of sickle cell anemia.
D. lower overall death rates.
24. Which of the following statements regarding the health of diverse population groups is TRUE?
A. American ethnic minorities have higher rates of death and disability than the U.S. population as a whole.
B. Most American ethnic minorities have the same health risks.
C. Overall; Pacific Islanders have the lowest overall death rates.
D. American ethnic minorities have the same rates of death and disability than the U.S. population as a
whole.
25. Men have higher rates of death than women from all of the following, EXCEPT
A. suicide.
B. unintentional injuries.
C. stroke.
D. homicide.
26. Income and education are closely linked with health status. The __________ the poverty rate and the
__________ the education level, the better the health.
A. lower; higher
B. lower; lower
C. higher; higher
D. higher; lower
27. Heart disease, a leading cause of death in the United States, is strongly related to
A. a sedentary lifestyle.
B. cigarette smoking.
C. high levels of stress.
D. all of the above.
