Unit Test — Cumulative exam Answers

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Why is it important to thin the blood of someone having a heart attack, but not for someone having a stroke?

A
Strokes are not a cardiovascular disease and are not impacted by blood pressure.
B
Thinning the blood will cause arteries to relax and allow blood to pass more easily.
C
For a stroke, it is necessary to control and stop the bleeding in the brain.
D
Blood thinners are only useful for treating coronary heart disease.
3

Thirty percent of all cancer deaths are caused by __________.

A
high-fat diets
B
sun exposure
C
smoking
D
sexually transmitted infections
5

Why should an athlete see a doctor after taking a blow to the head?

A
A blow to the head can result in a serious injury, resulting in a concussion.
B
All sports injuries need to be treated as if they are life-threatening.
C
Blows to the head are generally fatal unless treated immediately.
D
A blow to the head generally results in a fracture.
8

What does an individual’s social environment include? Select four options.

A
family
B
advertisements
C
friends
D
peer group
E
community
9

Every year in the United States, about 12 million new cases of STDs are reported. Over 60% of these cases originate from people under 25, with roughly three million being from teenagers.Which conclusion can be drawn from this data?

A
More than three million teenagers contracted an STD this year.
B
About one in four teenagers contract an STD each year.
C
People under 25 engage in unprotected sex more often than people over 25.
D
Teenagers account for the majority of the transmission of various STDs.
10

Which source of stress at school would most likely cause a student to lose focus and motivation?

A
taking a difficult course
B
getting a part in a play
C
having a fight with a friend
D
trying out for the basketball team
11

What is cyberbullying?

A
bullying that causes physical harm
B
bullying that takes place using electronic technology
C
unwelcome physical behavior based on race, religion, gender, age, or physical or mental challenges
D
unwelcome verbal behavior that causes humiliation, usually in the form of an initiation ritual
12

Nigel and Lea are adolescents. Which behavior identifies a way they might create conflict at home?

L
Lea tells her parents that she got a B on her exam.
L
Lea gets several speeding tickets for driving too fast.
N
Nigel does his chores after being asked to do them.
N
Nigel tells his parents that he needs a ride home after a party has ended.
14

Which of these is a challenge to social relationships as a result of nicotine and tobacco use?

A
yellow teeth and nails
B
extra taxes on cigarettes
C
fear of expulsion from school
D
penalties from buying cigarettes if underage
15

The spread of cancer from its point of origin is called __________.

A
carcinogen
B
metastasis
C
responsiveness
D
reoccurrence
16

Sophia’s parents notice that she is using the internet often. What steps can they take to help ensure internet safety? Select three options. Warn Sophia about listing her home address on social media.Allow Sophia to post images on her social media pages. Set up privacy settings and firewalls to restrict access to certain sites.Tell people about Sophia’s detailed blog post of an upcoming family vacation.Remind Sophia to limit what she shares with other people in online chat groups.

A
Warn Sophia about listing her home address on social media.
B
Allow Sophia to post images on her social media pages.
C
Set up privacy settings and firewalls to restrict access to certain sites.
D
Tell people about Sophia’s detailed blog post of an upcoming family vacation.
E
Remind Sophia to limit what she shares with other people in online chat groups.
17

Which driving habit should drivers practice in order to stay safe on the road?

A
checking email
B
listening to music
C
opening snack food
D
minimizing distractions
18

A minor injury is one that __________.

A
results in long-term health problems
B
requires halting participation in the activity
C
injures the head or spine
D
does not impair athletic performance
19

Which warning sign should immediately be brought to the attention of a mental health professional?

A
suicidal thoughts
B
illogical thinking
C
occasional substance abuse
D
minor change in sleeping behaviors
20

How do school counselors support abstinence?

A
Risky behaviors are encouraged.
B
Resources to make healthy decisions are provided.
C
Individual needs and preferences are ignored.
D
Negative peer influences are promoted.

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