Deck 25: Toward Optimal Health and Wellness: Planning for Healthy Lifestyle Change

Question 1

The "new way of thinking" means

A)adopting a philosophy of "no pain,no gain."
B)helping others become more structured with physical activity.
C)being successful on our own terms rather than comparing ourselves with others.
D)continuing to improve your skill-related fitness.

Answer 1

C

Question 2

Balancing work and leisure and responding proactively to challenging or stressful situations is an example of _______ wellness.

A)physical
B)social
C)intellectual
D)emotional

Answer 2

D

Question 3

Which is considered the best defense against the common cold and other respiratory diseases?

A)regular hand washing
B)sufficient sleep
C)positive social interactions
D)good genetics

Answer 3

A

Question 4

Which of the following statements is most accurate?

A)Your actions can't compensate for an unhealthy environment.
B)Your actions and interactions impact wellness but not health.
C)Your actions and interactions influence health only through adoption of healthy lifestyles.
D)Your actions and interactions have a major influence on almost all aspects of health and wellness.

Question 5

In the HELP philosophy,"L" means

A)lots of people can pursue better health.
B)it can be done for a lifetime.
C)lifestyle can be adjusted.
D)liberal attitudes should be adopteD.

Question 6

According to Healthy People 2020,the broad vision is to create a society in which all people do what?

A)Live long,healthy lives.
B)Learn about sustainable living.
C)Understand the health care system.
D)Become self-directed learners.

Question 7

What best describes the contents of DNA?

A)It contains all of the cells of the body.
B)It regulates cell growth and metabolism.
C)It contains the instructions for building the proteins that control the cells in your body.
D)It serves as a communication link between your brain and your body.

Question 8

Access to accurate information and building cognitions are listed as being important for which environmental component of wellness?

A)physical environment
B)social environment
C)spiritual environment
D)intellectual environment

Question 9

Although all the wellness dimensions are interrelated,which of the following BEST represents a positive spiritual environment?

A)access to accurate information
B)family and peer support
C)opportunities for discussion of similar and dissimilar beliefs with others
D)removal from abusive environments

Question 10

In the HELP philosophy,"H" stands for

A)Heart.
B)Health.
C)Healing.
D)Human.

Question 11

Which environment is improved when an individual seeks surroundings that stimulate critical thinking?

A)social
B)emotional
C)spiritual
D)intellectual

Question 12

Being supportive of family,friends,and co-workers is an example of _______ wellness.

A)physical
B)social
C)intellectual
D)emotional

Question 13

A yearly preventive physical exam is recommended after _______ years of age.

A)20
B)30
C)40
D)50

Question 14

A medical power of attorney

A)spells out the treatments you desire in the case of severe illness.
B)provides counseling in court regarding medical malpractice.
C)is unnecessary for individuals under 30 years of age.
D)is uncommon in the United States but popular in Europe.

Question 15

Learning first aid is considered a

A)priority behavior.
B)good personal health habit.
C)challenge.
D)healthy lifestyle behavior.

Question 16

Supportive personal relationships and stress management skills are important for which dimension of wellness?

A)spiritual environment
B)social environment
C)emotional environment
D)intellectual environment