Health and Wellness Exam Study Questions With Verified Answers
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Health and Wellness Exam Study Questions With Verified Answers
_____ is the permanent lengthening of soft tissue. - Answer-Plastic elongation
/.A characteristic of dynamic stretching as a mode of training is - Answer-speed of movement
/.A low-calorie meal that is rich in proteins and miner...
_____ is the permanent lengthening of soft tissue. - Answer-Plastic elongation
/.A characteristic of dynamic stretching as a mode of training is - Answer-speed of
movement
/.A low-calorie meal that is rich in proteins and minerals is said to have a high - Answer-
nutrient density
/.A patient is brought into the Emergency Department who is suspected to have
overdosed on heroin. What physiological response might you expect in this patient? -
Answer-decreased heart rate
/.A registered dietician advises Constance, age 63, to eat fortified cereals. The RD
explains that this is because these foods are high in _____, which can help prevent
osteoporosis. - Answer-vitamin B12
/.A waist circumference in women that exceeds _____ inches correlates with a higher
risk for cardiovascular disease, hypertension, stroke, and type 2 diabetes. - Answer-35
/.Adherence to the overload principle explains why strength training is also known as -
Answer-progressive resistance training
/.Aerobic exercise, strength training, and other regular physical activity have succeeded
in decreasing the rate of brain shrinkage by increasing the size of the - Answer-
hippocampus
/.Allen has a goal of adding body weight; his strength-training program should - Answer-
include at least two exercises of one to three sets for each major body part
/.Allen weighs 275 pounds and wants to lose 100 pounds before his high school reunion
in 1 month. This goal would likely be considered - Answer-unrealistic
/.Among the common sites for skin cancer resulting from excessive exposure to UV
radiation is/are the - Answer-feet
/.As a gauge of cardiorespiratory endurance, VO2max refers to the maximal amount of
oxygen the body can use - Answer-per minute of physical activity
/.As a health-related component of a physical fitness program, muscular fitness refers to
- Answer-muscular strength and endurance
, /.As a reaction to the diagnosis of cancer, what is the antithesis of a fighting spirit? -
Answer-hopelessness
/.As an assessment of muscular strength, what is 1RM? - Answer-1 RM is the most
weight you can lift in a single try.
/.As the place where ideas are generated, memory is stored, and emotions are
experienced, the brain operates as the _____ of the body. - Answer-cognitive center
/.Athletes particularly benefit from core training because the prescribed exercises also
improve _____, which is often required during physical activity. - Answer-dynamic
balance
/.Based on Centers for Disease Control Prevention estimates, life expectancy in the
United States would increase by about ____ years if all deaths from major types of CVD
were eliminated. - Answer-7
/.Based on research to date, what has the greatest effect on health and longevity? -
Answer-lifestyle behaviors
/.Because many Type A characteristics are _____ behaviors, people can figure out what
causes their stress and how to respond more effectively. - Answer-learned
/.Because of a demanding work schedule, Jesse is cooking less and eating more fast-
food meals. As a result, he is most likely consuming - Answer-more calories and fewer
vitamins
/.Because the brain is "hardwired" to the back, excessive stress - Answer-causes
muscles to contract
/.Before the waist-to-height ratio can be implemented as a global health risk
assessment, health organizations worldwide must agree on - Answer-where on the
waist the measurement should be taken
/.Between 1960 and 2012, the prevalence of adult obesity among men and women
combined increased from roughly - Answer-13−35 percent
/.Bob has been sedentary for his whole life and is now beginning an exercise program.
What type of exercises would you recommend to him that are least likely to result in
injuries? - Answer-low intensity
/.Bobby has been told biofeedback could help control his hypertension, but the process
is too expensive. What would be the most effective alternative? - Answer-exercise and
progressive muscle relaxation
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