APEX HEALTH- EXAM REVIEW 2024
WITH 100% CORRECT ANSWERS
Body System - correct answer a group of organs that work together to perform related functions
Coping strategies - correct answer techniques or behaviors a person uses to handle stress.
Delayed Gratification - correct answer avoiding immediately pleasurable activity for better reward
later.
Health - correct answer a persons overall physical, mental, and social state.
Influences on Health - correct answer peers, technology, school, community, family, environment,
media
Health Literacy - correct answer a person's understanding of their health, ability to comprehend info
about health.
Health promoting behavior - correct answer an action that improves a person's health and reduces risk
of illness and injury.
Examples of Health promoting behavior: - correct answer good diet, regular exercise, keeping healthy
weight, good sleep.
Impulse - correct answer immediate desire
Mental and emotional health - correct answer the ability to learn new ideas, tolerate differences,
regulate feelings.
,Factors that affect Mental/ Emotional health - correct answer stress, anxiety, anger, self-image
Physical Health - correct answer the condition of one's body
Factors that affect Physical health - correct answer food/nutrition, exercise, sleep, genetics,
environment, health care
risk behaviors - correct answer actions that increase chance of illness/ injury.
self-image - correct answer mental image of self
Social Health - correct answer the condition of a person's relationships with others.
Factors that affect Social Health - correct answer communication, network of peers, family, ability to
handel conflict
Stress: - correct answer mental state of anxiety, anger, worry because of problematic events
Anxiety - correct answer a feeling of worry, nervousness, or unease
Bullying - correct answer behavior that is intended to hurt other people
Characteristics of bullying - correct answer the behavior may happen repeatedly, the person being
bullied often feels that he or she cannot do anything to stop the behavior
Coping skills - correct answer methods used to deal with or manage a stressful situation
Cyberbullying - correct answer the use of social networking to attack, bully, or harass another person
Emotional well-being - correct answer a state of positive emotional health
,Empathy - correct answer the ability to understand another person's experiences and emotions
Grief - correct answer a response to loss involving many emotions
five stages of grief - correct answer denial, anger, bargaining, depression, and acceptance
Mental well-being - correct answer a state of positive mental health
Obesity - correct answer the condition of having an excessive weight for one's height, usually assessed
by body mass index (BMI)
Peer pressure - correct answer a sense of pressure to do something just because others are doing it
ways to resist peer-pressure - correct answer understand your own values and beliefs, have self-
confidence, choose your friends wisely, talk to a trusted adult, and speak your mind
Peers - correct answer people of the same age or group
Self-esteem - correct answer the way a person feels about him or himself at any particular time
Social media - correct answer computer content in which people share, create, or exchange
information or ideas
risks of social networking - correct answer sharing too much information, vulnerable to predatory
adults, sharing inappropriate photos and videos, exposure to inappropriate commercial advertisements,
and reduced time for physical activities
Stress management - correct answer the use of coping skills to manage or reduce stress
,healthy examples of stress management - correct answer get adequate sleep, eat a healthy diet, be
active, practice deep breathing, make time for fun and relaxation, take a time-out, set realistic
expectations
unhealthy examples of stress management - correct answer smoking, drinking alcohol, illegal drugs
Stressors - correct answer stimuli or situations that cause stress
common triggers of depression - correct answer death of someone close, loss of an important
friendship, divorce of parents, being the victim of a crime, and enduring a natural disaster
ways to cope with depression - correct answer get support from your parents and family, have positive
experiences with good friends, be active and get regular physical activity, eat a well-balanced diet of
nutritious food, get enough sleep, and limit screen time
Gang - correct answer an organized group of criminals with a structured membership and a defined
leader
characteristics of it - correct answer a formal organized structure, a designated leader, a territory,
recurrent interactions among gang members, and involvement in criminal and violent behavior
effects on a gang member's life - correct answer dropping out of school, teen parenthood,
unemployment, violence, drug and alcohol abuse, and prison time
short-term consequences of gang involvement - correct answer decline in school performance or
dropping out of school, trouble with law enforcement, risk of injury or death, and withdrawal from
family
long-term consequences of gang invlovement - correct answer missed opportunities for education or
employment, time spent in prison, risk of injury or death, extensive police record that limits
employment, and risk of losing family and friends
,impact of gangs on schools - correct answer begins as early as elementary school and leads to students
missing school or dropping out, increases the use of weapons and drugs, and increases the likelihood of
violence and violent behavior
impact of gangs on communities - correct answer increases graffiti and other types of
vandalism/intimidation/drug sales, can lower property values, can take over neighborhoods or housing
projects
Hallucination - correct answer a sensory experience in which a person sees, hears, smells, tastes, or
feels something that does not exist outside the mind
No-tolerance policy - correct answer a method of discipline in which anyone who breaks even a minor
rule receives punishment
no-tolerance policies in schools - correct answer require swift and harsh punishments for misbehavior,
being found with weapons or drugs in school results in immediate suspension or removal from school,
and threatening behavior toward students or teachers results in immediate suspension or removal from
school
no-tolerance policies in communities - correct answer have curfews that limit the times at which young
people can be out at night, have stricter laws for weapons, have mandatory sentences for certain types
of criminal behavior such as having drugs or weapons or using intimidation
methods to avoid gang violence - correct answer stop and think, stay in control, react to avoid the use
of weapons, think about consequences, talk to a trusted adult, go to a safe place, avoid aggression, and
spend time with friends
signs and symptoms of self-harming behaviors - correct answer having many fresh
cuts/scratches/bruises/burns, having broken bones, wearing long sleeves or long pants to cover
cuts/burns/bruises
people likelier harm selves - correct answer females, teens or young adults, people experiencing issues
such as neglect/sexual abuse/physical abuse/emotional abuse, people with mental disorders, people
who are under the influence of drugs or alcohol
,ways to help - correct answer get informed by learning more about self-harming, do not judge or
criticize your friend by yelling/threatening/making accusations, let your friend know that you care and
want to help, share the ways you cope with stress and other problems in your life, and find support for
your friend, such as trusted family members or professionals
ways to manage and treat it - correct answer therapy or counseling may help to identify and treat the
cause of self-harming, some medications may be used to treat an underlying cause, in some extreme
cases a person who self-harms may need to be admitted to a psychiatric hospital for short-term care
Suicide - correct answer
warning signs of suicide - correct answer making direct statements, writing poems/song lyrics/diary
entries that deal with death, withdrawing from friends, changing personality/hygiene/appearance in a
dramatic way, having a negative view of oneself, slipping behind in schoolwork, losing interest in
activities outside of school
risk factors found in suicide victims - correct answer they have depression or other mental health
issues, and they abuse alcohol or drugs
Mental Health disorders - correct answer bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, depression, etc.
Aggressive communication - correct answer
communicating one's thought and feelings harshly, not respecting the feelings of others. - correct
answer
Assertive communications - correct answer communicating thoughts while respecting the thoughts and
feelings of other people
Collaborative decision - correct answer a decision made by two or more people working toward a
common goal
,ways to make collaboration effective - correct answer be inclusive, have a leader, negotiate for
consensus, communicate, and consider other perspectives
Communication - correct answer the use of words, sounds, signs, or behavior to express or exchange
information
ways to effectively communicate - correct answer use "I" messages, adjust your tone of voice, make
eye contact, journal experiences, write letters, use persuasive speech, practice assertive communication
ways to empathize - correct answer do not judge, make eye contact, restate, reveal, and understand
importance
Conflict - correct answer a disagreement about ideas or feelings
six steps to conflict resolution - correct answer calm down, set ground rules, talk it out, listen, take
responsibility, and find a solution
Consensus - correct answer agreement on a decision by a group
five steps to healthful choices - correct answer identify the decision that needs to be made, list your
options, list the pros and cons of each option, choose the best option and try it, and evaluate your
decision
how to negotiate - correct answer listen to the other person, look for what you have in common,
recognize the other person's objections, suggest alternatives, and try to make it a win-win
Refusal skill - correct answer a skill used when a person wants to say no to an action or leave a situation
examples of refusal skills - correct answer say "no," use nonverbal body language, present alternatives,
and validate others' opinions
, Tone of voice to use during refusal - correct answer the volume, pitch, inflection, and pace of your
words as you speak
Amino acid - correct answer a building block of proteins
Body composition - correct answer the proportion of body fat to lean body mass, lean body mass
includes muscles, bones, water, and connective tissues
Body mass index - correct answer a measure of body fat derived from comparing a person's height with
his or her weight (BMI values: 18.5 - low, between 18.5 and 25 - healthy, and greater than 25: high)
How to calculate BMI - correct answer weigh yourself in pounds, measure your height in inches,
multiply weight by 703, divide by your height, and divide by height again
Calorie - correct answer a unit of measure for how much energy is contained in food
Carbohydrate - correct answer sugars and starch
Cardiorespiratory endurance - correct answer the ability of the body's circulatory and respiratory
systems to supply oxygen to the muscles during sustained physical activity
Dairy - correct answer products made from or containing milk, RDA is at least 3 cups (2 slices of hard
cheese)
Deficiency - correct answer the lack of a specific nutrient in one's diet
Three main kinds of food molecules - correct answer protein, fat, carb
exert, typically in a one-time burst of effort - correct answer
Nutrients - correct answer
WITH 100% CORRECT ANSWERS
Body System - correct answer a group of organs that work together to perform related functions
Coping strategies - correct answer techniques or behaviors a person uses to handle stress.
Delayed Gratification - correct answer avoiding immediately pleasurable activity for better reward
later.
Health - correct answer a persons overall physical, mental, and social state.
Influences on Health - correct answer peers, technology, school, community, family, environment,
media
Health Literacy - correct answer a person's understanding of their health, ability to comprehend info
about health.
Health promoting behavior - correct answer an action that improves a person's health and reduces risk
of illness and injury.
Examples of Health promoting behavior: - correct answer good diet, regular exercise, keeping healthy
weight, good sleep.
Impulse - correct answer immediate desire
Mental and emotional health - correct answer the ability to learn new ideas, tolerate differences,
regulate feelings.
,Factors that affect Mental/ Emotional health - correct answer stress, anxiety, anger, self-image
Physical Health - correct answer the condition of one's body
Factors that affect Physical health - correct answer food/nutrition, exercise, sleep, genetics,
environment, health care
risk behaviors - correct answer actions that increase chance of illness/ injury.
self-image - correct answer mental image of self
Social Health - correct answer the condition of a person's relationships with others.
Factors that affect Social Health - correct answer communication, network of peers, family, ability to
handel conflict
Stress: - correct answer mental state of anxiety, anger, worry because of problematic events
Anxiety - correct answer a feeling of worry, nervousness, or unease
Bullying - correct answer behavior that is intended to hurt other people
Characteristics of bullying - correct answer the behavior may happen repeatedly, the person being
bullied often feels that he or she cannot do anything to stop the behavior
Coping skills - correct answer methods used to deal with or manage a stressful situation
Cyberbullying - correct answer the use of social networking to attack, bully, or harass another person
Emotional well-being - correct answer a state of positive emotional health
,Empathy - correct answer the ability to understand another person's experiences and emotions
Grief - correct answer a response to loss involving many emotions
five stages of grief - correct answer denial, anger, bargaining, depression, and acceptance
Mental well-being - correct answer a state of positive mental health
Obesity - correct answer the condition of having an excessive weight for one's height, usually assessed
by body mass index (BMI)
Peer pressure - correct answer a sense of pressure to do something just because others are doing it
ways to resist peer-pressure - correct answer understand your own values and beliefs, have self-
confidence, choose your friends wisely, talk to a trusted adult, and speak your mind
Peers - correct answer people of the same age or group
Self-esteem - correct answer the way a person feels about him or himself at any particular time
Social media - correct answer computer content in which people share, create, or exchange
information or ideas
risks of social networking - correct answer sharing too much information, vulnerable to predatory
adults, sharing inappropriate photos and videos, exposure to inappropriate commercial advertisements,
and reduced time for physical activities
Stress management - correct answer the use of coping skills to manage or reduce stress
,healthy examples of stress management - correct answer get adequate sleep, eat a healthy diet, be
active, practice deep breathing, make time for fun and relaxation, take a time-out, set realistic
expectations
unhealthy examples of stress management - correct answer smoking, drinking alcohol, illegal drugs
Stressors - correct answer stimuli or situations that cause stress
common triggers of depression - correct answer death of someone close, loss of an important
friendship, divorce of parents, being the victim of a crime, and enduring a natural disaster
ways to cope with depression - correct answer get support from your parents and family, have positive
experiences with good friends, be active and get regular physical activity, eat a well-balanced diet of
nutritious food, get enough sleep, and limit screen time
Gang - correct answer an organized group of criminals with a structured membership and a defined
leader
characteristics of it - correct answer a formal organized structure, a designated leader, a territory,
recurrent interactions among gang members, and involvement in criminal and violent behavior
effects on a gang member's life - correct answer dropping out of school, teen parenthood,
unemployment, violence, drug and alcohol abuse, and prison time
short-term consequences of gang involvement - correct answer decline in school performance or
dropping out of school, trouble with law enforcement, risk of injury or death, and withdrawal from
family
long-term consequences of gang invlovement - correct answer missed opportunities for education or
employment, time spent in prison, risk of injury or death, extensive police record that limits
employment, and risk of losing family and friends
,impact of gangs on schools - correct answer begins as early as elementary school and leads to students
missing school or dropping out, increases the use of weapons and drugs, and increases the likelihood of
violence and violent behavior
impact of gangs on communities - correct answer increases graffiti and other types of
vandalism/intimidation/drug sales, can lower property values, can take over neighborhoods or housing
projects
Hallucination - correct answer a sensory experience in which a person sees, hears, smells, tastes, or
feels something that does not exist outside the mind
No-tolerance policy - correct answer a method of discipline in which anyone who breaks even a minor
rule receives punishment
no-tolerance policies in schools - correct answer require swift and harsh punishments for misbehavior,
being found with weapons or drugs in school results in immediate suspension or removal from school,
and threatening behavior toward students or teachers results in immediate suspension or removal from
school
no-tolerance policies in communities - correct answer have curfews that limit the times at which young
people can be out at night, have stricter laws for weapons, have mandatory sentences for certain types
of criminal behavior such as having drugs or weapons or using intimidation
methods to avoid gang violence - correct answer stop and think, stay in control, react to avoid the use
of weapons, think about consequences, talk to a trusted adult, go to a safe place, avoid aggression, and
spend time with friends
signs and symptoms of self-harming behaviors - correct answer having many fresh
cuts/scratches/bruises/burns, having broken bones, wearing long sleeves or long pants to cover
cuts/burns/bruises
people likelier harm selves - correct answer females, teens or young adults, people experiencing issues
such as neglect/sexual abuse/physical abuse/emotional abuse, people with mental disorders, people
who are under the influence of drugs or alcohol
,ways to help - correct answer get informed by learning more about self-harming, do not judge or
criticize your friend by yelling/threatening/making accusations, let your friend know that you care and
want to help, share the ways you cope with stress and other problems in your life, and find support for
your friend, such as trusted family members or professionals
ways to manage and treat it - correct answer therapy or counseling may help to identify and treat the
cause of self-harming, some medications may be used to treat an underlying cause, in some extreme
cases a person who self-harms may need to be admitted to a psychiatric hospital for short-term care
Suicide - correct answer
warning signs of suicide - correct answer making direct statements, writing poems/song lyrics/diary
entries that deal with death, withdrawing from friends, changing personality/hygiene/appearance in a
dramatic way, having a negative view of oneself, slipping behind in schoolwork, losing interest in
activities outside of school
risk factors found in suicide victims - correct answer they have depression or other mental health
issues, and they abuse alcohol or drugs
Mental Health disorders - correct answer bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, depression, etc.
Aggressive communication - correct answer
communicating one's thought and feelings harshly, not respecting the feelings of others. - correct
answer
Assertive communications - correct answer communicating thoughts while respecting the thoughts and
feelings of other people
Collaborative decision - correct answer a decision made by two or more people working toward a
common goal
,ways to make collaboration effective - correct answer be inclusive, have a leader, negotiate for
consensus, communicate, and consider other perspectives
Communication - correct answer the use of words, sounds, signs, or behavior to express or exchange
information
ways to effectively communicate - correct answer use "I" messages, adjust your tone of voice, make
eye contact, journal experiences, write letters, use persuasive speech, practice assertive communication
ways to empathize - correct answer do not judge, make eye contact, restate, reveal, and understand
importance
Conflict - correct answer a disagreement about ideas or feelings
six steps to conflict resolution - correct answer calm down, set ground rules, talk it out, listen, take
responsibility, and find a solution
Consensus - correct answer agreement on a decision by a group
five steps to healthful choices - correct answer identify the decision that needs to be made, list your
options, list the pros and cons of each option, choose the best option and try it, and evaluate your
decision
how to negotiate - correct answer listen to the other person, look for what you have in common,
recognize the other person's objections, suggest alternatives, and try to make it a win-win
Refusal skill - correct answer a skill used when a person wants to say no to an action or leave a situation
examples of refusal skills - correct answer say "no," use nonverbal body language, present alternatives,
and validate others' opinions
, Tone of voice to use during refusal - correct answer the volume, pitch, inflection, and pace of your
words as you speak
Amino acid - correct answer a building block of proteins
Body composition - correct answer the proportion of body fat to lean body mass, lean body mass
includes muscles, bones, water, and connective tissues
Body mass index - correct answer a measure of body fat derived from comparing a person's height with
his or her weight (BMI values: 18.5 - low, between 18.5 and 25 - healthy, and greater than 25: high)
How to calculate BMI - correct answer weigh yourself in pounds, measure your height in inches,
multiply weight by 703, divide by your height, and divide by height again
Calorie - correct answer a unit of measure for how much energy is contained in food
Carbohydrate - correct answer sugars and starch
Cardiorespiratory endurance - correct answer the ability of the body's circulatory and respiratory
systems to supply oxygen to the muscles during sustained physical activity
Dairy - correct answer products made from or containing milk, RDA is at least 3 cups (2 slices of hard
cheese)
Deficiency - correct answer the lack of a specific nutrient in one's diet
Three main kinds of food molecules - correct answer protein, fat, carb
exert, typically in a one-time burst of effort - correct answer
Nutrients - correct answer
