Deck 56: Healthy and Risky Behaviors

Question 1

By the __________ grade, the majority of students (81.7%) have had at least one alcoholic drink.

A) 9th
B) 10th
C) 11th
D) 12th

Answer 1

D

Question 2

The use of marijuana and other drugs is more prevalent among boys than among girls, and most prevalent among __________ students.

A) Hispanic
B) white
C) black
D) Asian

Answer 2

A

Question 3

According to the Healthy People 2010 campaign, in 1995, 63% of teens exercised vigorously at least three times per week, but in 2005, only __________ met the new standard of 60 minutes or more exercise for five days a week.

A) 17.4%
B) 35.8%
C) 55.8%
D) 68.2%

Answer 3

B

Question 4

Which of the following is NOT considered an influencing factor in youth smoking behavior?

A) Parents who smoke
B) Friends who smoke
C) Employment status
D) Advertisements

Question 5

Which of the following students are more likely to have tried cocaine?

A) Hispanic students
B) White students
C) Black students
D) Asian students

Question 6

Efforts to reduce the risk of diseases to teens as a result of diets high in starches and fats as well as being overweight and sedentary include all of the following EXCEPT ___________.

A) healthier school lunches
B) nutrition education
C) early screening for high blood pressure and cholesterol
D) prescribing medication

Question 7

Between 1995 and 2005, youth smoking has _________.

A) declined
B) remained the same
C) increased slightly
D) increased dramatically

Question 8

As is the case with cigarette smoking, alcohol use increases with age.

Question 9

Adolescent drug and alcohol problems are commonly associated with erosions in social values, economic viability, and family structure.

Question 10

Girls have higher caloric needs than boys.

Question 11

It is not appropriate to ask questions about substance use and abuse during an adolescent health assessment.