GACE PE/HEALTH 115 2023 with verified questions and answers

knowledge attitudes Values Health Behavior knowledge in combination with appropriate attitudes and values impact health behaviors Epidemiological assessment the health problems, measured objectively that pose the greatest threat to quality of life for the population Epidemiology the study of the distribution and dynamics of a disease the most appropriate resource a health teacher can use to implement a coordinated approach to school health? A school wellness committee The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) maintains a national database of behavioral data for adolescents that can assist health educators in planning programs. The title of the database is The Youth Risk Behavior Surveillance System (YRBSS) Which of the following correctly defines mortality and morbidity? Death rate Illness rate Which of the following behaviors are likely to be characteristic of a health-literate person? Gathers current, reliable health information from a variety of sources before deciding on a dieting program Advocates for daily physical activity in local schools Implements conflict-management skills to resolve a family dispute Which of the following are major responsibilities for entry-level health educators? Assessing individual and community needs for health education Implementing health education programs in schools Evaluating the effectiveness of health education programs Two types of knowledge are included in the National Health Education Standards. The first type is knowledge of health content. The second type is knowledge of A. process and skills as applied to healthy living Which of the following groups of behaviors contribute most to the mortality and morbidity of teenagers? Alcohol and other drug use, sexual behaviors, and behaviors that result in injury The primary purpose of physical education within a coordinated school health program is to provide a planned and sequential instruction program promoting lifelong activity Which of the following activities is most suitable for an aerobics program designed to develop cardiovascular endurance? Jogging Adolescent behavioral risk factors that are associated with families and that affect adolescent problem behaviors include which of the following? Family conflicts Family management problems Parental attitudes favorable toward the problem behavior The first evidence that an individual is being affected by alcohol is an impairment of the rate and regularity of breathing The first evidence that an individual is being affected by alcohol is an impairment of judgment and inhibitions Which of the following contraceptives provides the best protection against sexually transmitted infections? Condoms The Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommends that most of the calories in the diet come from which of the following sources? Carbohydrates The number of calories in a single serving of product X is 120. Product X includes a total of 6 grams of fat. For a single serving, which of the following correctly reflects the number of calories that come from fat and the percent of the serving that is made up of fat? 54 calories 45% fat To calculate the number of calories per serving that come from fat, multiply the grams of fat listed on the product label by 9. To calculate the percent of fat in the serving size, divide the previous number (calories from fat) by the calories per serving and then multiply the result by 100 to get the percent. Calories from fat: 6 grams of fat x 9 calories per gram = 54 calories Percent of fat in the serving: 54 calories ÷ 120 calories x 100% = 45% The correct answer, therefore, is (C). What is the correct procedure in order of highest to lowest priority regarding emergency care? To apply proper emergency procedures, the rescuer must first remove the victim from any dangerous situation. This is to protect the safety of the victim and the rescuer. The next most crucial steps are to attend to the stoppage of breathing, then to control bleeding. Care for fractures is the least important step. The correct order of answers, therefore, is (D), (A), The shift in major causes of morbidity and mortality from infectious diseases to chronic diseases has presented health educators with the challenge of finding ways to promote personal behavior changes and a healthy lifestyle Which of the following sexually transmitted infections results in a chronic condition even when treated medically? Genital herpes An individual who consumes 2,350 calories a day but burns only 2,000 calories a day can be expected to gain how many pounds after 30 days? 3 pounds One pound of fat that is gained represents 3,500 calories that are taken in but not expended. In the 30 days, the individual's calorie intake exceeded his or her calorie expenditure by 10,500 calories (350 x 30 = 10,500). The weight gained, in pounds, is determined by dividing the total number of excess calories by the number of calories equivalent to 1 pound of fat (10,500 ÷ 3,500 = 3). This individual can be expected to have gained 3 pounds of fat. Which of the following drugs is categorized as a depressant? Alcohol According to the Red Cross, what is the correct sequence of procedures for a first responder performing cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) on an unconscious victim after establishing unresponsiveness? According to The American Red Cross, the procedure is to open the airway, check whether the victim is breathing, and if not, then ventilate with two breaths. Next, check for signs of circulation, and if there are no signs of circulation, begin chest compressions. Which of the following can be most closely correlated with the premature death rate in the United States? Lifestyle choices he leading causes of premature death are related to the behaviors of smoking, inactivity, and poor dietary patterns. Life events such as getting married, beginning a new career, developing new friendships, and mastering a new physical activity most likely cause which of the following? Eustress Susan runs all the way home because a large dog is chasing her. She slams the front door behind her, leaving the dog outside, barking on the sidewalk. Susan's behavior is an example of what phase of Hans Selye's general adaptation syndrome? Alarm phase The direct exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide in the lungs is a function of which of the following structures? Alveoli The quadriceps femoris is a part of which of the following body systems? Muscular system Aerobic exercise is best described as an activity that requires oxygen to generate energy Which of the following are appropriate tests to assess cardio-respiratory endurance? The step test The twelve-minute swim test The one-mile run test The primary reason for including protein in the human diet is to provide material for building and repairing body tissue