Question 1

Which of the following is an effect of environmental tobacco smoke (ETS)?

Accepted Answer

A)  allergies 
B)  sinus infections 
C)  lung cancer 
D)  lung cancer, sinus infections, and allergies 
A)  allergies 
B)  sinus infections 
C)  lung cancer 
D)  lung cancer, sinus infections, and allergies D

Question 2

Evidence suggests that the tobacco industry effectively advertises its products to adolescents.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 3

Within 20 minutes of your last cigarette, all of the following occur, EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A)  respiratory rate speeds up 
B)  blood pressure drops to normal. 
C)  you stop polluting the air. 
D)  pulse rate drops to normal. 
A)  respiratory rate speeds up 
B)  blood pressure drops to normal. 
C)  you stop polluting the air. 
D)  pulse rate drops to normal. A

Question 4

Which of the following areas of the body will be adversely affected by tobacco?

Accepted Answer

A)  stomach 
B)  brain 
C)  reproductive organs 
D)  brain, stomach, and reproductive organs 
A)  stomach 
B)  brain 
C)  reproductive organs 
D)  brain, stomach, and reproductive organs

Question 5

An example of a cocarcinogen found in cigarettes would be:

Accepted Answer

A)  lead 
B)  formaldehyde. 
C)  ammonia. 
D)  acetone. 
A)  lead 
B)  formaldehyde. 
C)  ammonia. 
D)  acetone.

Question 6

Which of the following statements is FALSE regarding tobacco advertising?

Accepted Answer

A)  Tobacco ads do not appear to have any impact on children until the teen years. 
B)  Tobacco companies target users by associating tobacco use with confidence and sexual attractiveness. 
C)  Advertising has a powerful influence on tobacco-use behaviour. 
D)  Adolescents tend to choose brand-name tobacco products that are heavily advertised. 
A)  Tobacco ads do not appear to have any impact on children until the teen years. 
B)  Tobacco companies target users by associating tobacco use with confidence and sexual attractiveness. 
C)  Advertising has a powerful influence on tobacco-use behaviour. 
D)  Adolescents tend to choose brand-name tobacco products that are heavily advertised.

Question 7

ETS causes how many lung cancer deaths among nonsmokers annually in Canada?

Accepted Answer

A)  330 
B)  110 
C)  440 
D)  220 
A)  330 
B)  110 
C)  440 
D)  220

Question 8

A majority of the world's religions considers tobacco to be a favorable release for the human spirit.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Heart disease caused by the deposit of fatty substances in the walls of the arteries is called

Accepted Answer

A)  atherosclerosis. 
B)  high cholesterol. 
C)  myocardial infarction. 
D)  emphysema. 
A)  atherosclerosis. 
B)  high cholesterol. 
C)  myocardial infarction. 
D)  emphysema.

Question 10

Scientists have discovered that a gene called appears to influence the progression of smoking in adolescence.

Accepted Answer

A)  LDL4 
B)  CRP2 
C)  DRD2 
D)  DSM3 
A)  LDL4 
B)  CRP2 
C)  DRD2 
D)  DSM3

Question 11

Within 48 hours of your last cigarette, which of the following occurs?

Accepted Answer

A)  pulse rate drops to normal. 
B)  circulation improves. 
C)  the chance of heart attack decreases. 
D)  ability to smell and taste is enhanced. 
A)  pulse rate drops to normal. 
B)  circulation improves. 
C)  the chance of heart attack decreases. 
D)  ability to smell and taste is enhanced.

Question 12

Within 24 hours of your last cigarette, which of the following occurs?

Accepted Answer

A)  nerve endings start regrowing. 
B)  oxygen level in blood rises to normal. 
C)  carbon monoxide level in blood drops to normal. 
D)  the chance of heart attack decreases. 
A)  nerve endings start regrowing. 
B)  oxygen level in blood rises to normal. 
C)  carbon monoxide level in blood drops to normal. 
D)  the chance of heart attack decreases.

Question 13

Which of the following substances are additives found in cigarettes?

Accepted Answer

A)  ammonia 
B)  aluminum 
C)  potassium citrate 
D)  ammonia, potassium citrate, and aluminum 
A)  ammonia 
B)  aluminum 
C)  potassium citrate 
D)  ammonia, potassium citrate, and aluminum

Question 14

Within five years of your last cigarette, which of the following occurs?

Accepted Answer

A)  heart disease death risk is one half of a nonsmoker. 
B)  ability to smell and taste is enhanced. 
C)  walking becomes easier. 
D)  stroke risk drops nearly to the risk of nonsmokers. 
A)  heart disease death risk is one half of a nonsmoker. 
B)  ability to smell and taste is enhanced. 
C)  walking becomes easier. 
D)  stroke risk drops nearly to the risk of nonsmokers.

Question 15

Amiti currently smokes one pack of cigarettes a day; she typically smokes with her morning coffee, after meals, in her car, and when hanging out with her friends who smoke. She has decided to quit smoking beginning on the first day of the next month. Identify ten actions or strategies that Amiti can use to increase her chances of success at quitting. On your list, include actions she can take both before and after her quit date and key changes in her environment and daily routine that will support her quitting efforts.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Amiti currently smokes one pack of cigarettes...

Question 16

Smoking contributes to heart disease in which one of the following ways?

Accepted Answer

A)  It reduces low-density lipoproteins 
B)  It exposes the heart tissue to arsenic. 
C)  It exposes the heart tissue to benzo(a)pyrene. 
D)  It reduces high-density lipoproteins. 
A)  It reduces low-density lipoproteins 
B)  It exposes the heart tissue to arsenic. 
C)  It exposes the heart tissue to benzo(a)pyrene. 
D)  It reduces high-density lipoproteins.

Question 17

Women who smoke experience more sick days (lost productivity) than do nonsmokers.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Carey has been smoking two and a half packs of cigarettes for ten years. If she were to suddenly stop smoking today, list at least six withdrawal symptoms that she would be likely to experience.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Carey has been smoking two and a...

Question 19

Which of the following statements is FALSE regarding smoking and pregnancy?

Accepted Answer

A)  Smoking almost doubles a pregnant woman's chance of having a miscarriage. 
B)  Smoking significantly increases a woman's chance of ectopic pregnancy. 
C)  Research indicates maternal smoking is not a major risk factor in low birth weight. 
D)  Maternal smoking causes an estimated 100 infant deaths each year. 
A)  Smoking almost doubles a pregnant woman's chance of having a miscarriage. 
B)  Smoking significantly increases a woman's chance of ectopic pregnancy. 
C)  Research indicates maternal smoking is not a major risk factor in low birth weight. 
D)  Maternal smoking causes an estimated 100 infant deaths each year.

Question 20

Within 8 hours of your last cigarette, which of the following occurs?

Accepted Answer

A)  temperature of hands and feet increases to normal. 
B)  pulse rate drops to normal. 
C)  the chance of heart attack decreases. 
D)  carbon monoxide level in blood drops to normal. 
A)  temperature of hands and feet increases to normal. 
B)  pulse rate drops to normal. 
C)  the chance of heart attack decreases. 
D)  carbon monoxide level in blood drops to normal.

Which of the following is an effect of environmental tobacco smoke (ETS)?

Evidence suggests that the tobacco industry effectively advertises its products to adolescents.

Within 20 minutes of your last cigarette, all of the following occur, EXCEPT

Which of the following areas of the body will be adversely affected by tobacco?

An example of a cocarcinogen found in cigarettes would be:

Which of the following statements is FALSE regarding tobacco advertising?

ETS causes how many lung cancer deaths among nonsmokers annually in Canada?

A majority of the world's religions considers tobacco to be a favorable release for the human spirit.

Heart disease caused by the deposit of fatty substances in the walls of the arteries is called

Scientists have discovered that a gene called appears to influence the progression of smoking in adolescence.

Within 48 hours of your last cigarette, which of the following occurs?

Within 24 hours of your last cigarette, which of the following occurs?

Which of the following substances are additives found in cigarettes?

Within five years of your last cigarette, which of the following occurs?

Smoking contributes to heart disease in which one of the following ways?

Women who smoke experience more sick days (lost productivity) than do nonsmokers.

Carey has been smoking two and a half packs of cigarettes for ten years. If she were to suddenly stop smoking today, list at least six withdrawal symptoms that she would be likely to experience.

Which of the following statements is FALSE regarding smoking and pregnancy?

Within 8 hours of your last cigarette, which of the following occurs?

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Exam 16: Toward a Tobacco-Free Self and Society

Which of the following is an effect of environmental tobacco smoke (ETS)?

Evidence suggests that the tobacco industry effectively advertises its products to adolescents.

Within 20 minutes of your last cigarette, all of the following occur, EXCEPT

Which of the following areas of the body will be adversely affected by tobacco?

An example of a cocarcinogen found in cigarettes would be:

Which of the following statements is FALSE regarding tobacco advertising?

ETS causes how many lung cancer deaths among nonsmokers annually in Canada?

A majority of the world's religions considers tobacco to be a favorable release for the human spirit.

Heart disease caused by the deposit of fatty substances in the walls of the arteries is called

Scientists have discovered that a gene called appears to influence the progression of smoking in adolescence.

Within 48 hours of your last cigarette, which of the following occurs?

Within 24 hours of your last cigarette, which of the following occurs?

Which of the following substances are additives found in cigarettes?

Within five years of your last cigarette, which of the following occurs?

Smoking contributes to heart disease in which one of the following ways?

Women who smoke experience more sick days (lost productivity) than do nonsmokers.

Carey has been smoking two and a half packs of cigarettes for ten years. If she were to suddenly stop smoking today, list at least six withdrawal symptoms that she would be likely to experience.

Which of the following statements is FALSE regarding smoking and pregnancy?

Within 8 hours of your last cigarette, which of the following occurs?

Taking Charge of Your Health

Psychological Health

Stress: the Constant Challenge

Weight Management

Nutrition Basics

Exercise for Health and Fitness

Cardiovascular Health

Cancer

Immunity and Infection

Healthy Relationships and Communication

Healthy Sexuality

Pregnancy and Childbirth

Sexually Transmitted Infections Stis

Drug Use and Addiction

Alcohol Use and Alcoholism

Aging: a Vital Process

Dying and Death

Conventional and Complementary Medicine

Personal Safety

Environmental Health

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