Georgia Virtual School (GAVS) Health Practice Exam

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• What is an appropriate treatment for minor burns?
• Are teens who do not smoke considered positive role models for other teens?
• What is the ability to handle stress in a healthy way called?
• When should teenagers seek help?
• True or False: It is recommended for someone with a nosebleed to lean their head back.
• What are interpersonal conflicts?
• What physical symptoms can indicate stress?
• What is the first step to take for a person showing signs of shock?
• Mental/Emotional Health primarily focuses on what?
• What is a common early effect of smoking on physical health?
• What signifies a lack of honesty in a relationship?
• What is a significant risk associated with unhealthy relationships?
• What percentage of high school students reported current use of a tobacco product in 2012 according to the CDC?
• What type of diabetes may develop during pregnancy?
• Can your parents pass traits that affect your health to you?
• What should you NOT do when caring for a poisoning victim?
• Which of the following behaviors is common among health-literate individuals?
• What are refusal skills designed to help individuals do?
• Which of the following describes a socially healthy person?
• True or False: Drug interactions cannot affect the effectiveness of medications.
• Which of the following is NOT an effect of smoking?
• What is the primary benefit of regular exercise?
• What is the only method to sober up after drinking alcohol?
• True or False: HIV/AIDS can be considered a disease of choice, as it is often contracted through chosen behaviors.
• How does honesty manifest in a healthy relationship?
• According to UNAIDS, how many people were estimated to be living with HIV/AIDS worldwide in 2017?
• The six health risk behaviors identified in the course were developed by which group?
• Which of the following is a strategy to help quit tobacco use?
• What is a common way for HIV to NOT be transmitted?
• What are the two types of contraceptive methods discussed in health education?
• A stroke occurs when which part of the heart is blocked?
• In Georgia, what is the blood alcohol concentration (BAC) limit for being charged with DUI if you are 21 years old or older?
• Is the Centers for Disease Control considered a reliable source for health issues?
• How can families promote mental and emotional health?
• What is the definition of a clique?
• Is it true that a healthy individual gets along with others?
• Is it your responsibility to make healthy decisions for your well-being?
• Which quality is NOT a characteristic of a health-literate individual?
• What is one major factor that can contribute to the decision to become a parent?
• Which type of drugs includes morphine, opium, codeine, and heroin?
• Which type of foods are typically considered energy-providing?
• Which reaction signifies a psychosomatic response?
• What is the effect of regularly participating in health-promoting behaviors?
• Which statement is true regarding smokeless tobacco?
• What role does family play in an individual’s life?
• Which of the following is a cause of conflict in a relationship?
• Vaccines provide protection against which of the following diseases?
• Which aspect helps with feeling valued in relationships?
• What does it mean to have sound mental and emotional health?
• What is the primary purpose of effective communication in a relationship?
• What can be inferred about someone with a balanced health triangle?
• Eating disorders require what kind of attention?
• Which of the following foods are good sources of calcium that could be used to prevent osteoporosis?
• The type of pathogen responsible for causing malaria is?
• True or False: Self-esteem is an important characteristic of good mental health.
• Why is staying physically active important for maintaining health?
• Who is recommended to see for help regarding mental health issues?
• True or False: Individuals with depression often exhibit a lack of strong feelings or interest.
• Which statement is true regarding alcohol levels across various beverages?
• Which group of drugs include barbiturates and quaaludes?
• How do substance use behaviors affect personal goals?
• To reduce the risk of atherosclerosis, it is important to cut down on?
• During which health crisis might a person exhibit slurred speech?
• What should you do if a broken bone is protruding from the skin?
• Eating a variety of healthful foods helps reduce the risk of what health issue?
• Which factor is NOT affecting your nutritional needs?
• Which statement is true regarding minerals in the body?
• What factors influence your body's food needs?
• What might enhance the decision to quit tobacco?
• What are psychosomatic responses?
• What is a known harmful effect of secondhand smoke?
• During pregnancy, where is the fetus held?
• How might one evaluate the impact of a decision on others?
• What is the overall number one cause of death in the United States?
• Which of the following statements is true about caring?
• Which technique is part of effective stress management?
• Where can roles be found in an individual’s life?
• What is an example of a way to improve social health?
• What is resilience defined as in the context of health?
• Which of the following health conditions can be triggered by the foods people eat?
• What can drug interactions potentially cause?
• A pound of body fat is equivalent to how many calories?
• What is true when someone has consented to engage in a sexual activity?
• Which trait is NOT associated with a positive friendship?
• Which of the following is NOT a healthful way to lose weight?
• True or False: The only way to sober up is to wait for time to pass.
• True or False: Smoking can damage the heart and increase the risk for heart disease.
• What does the "N" stand for in the C.A.U.T.I.O.N. cancer acronym?
• What can reduce the effects of alcohol in the body?
• What condition results from having a severely weakened immune system?
• The type of cancer responsible for causing the most deaths for males and females is?
• How does a health literate person use reliable health information?
• Which of the following is a healthy way to manage stress?
• What type of burn causes the skin to blister and is extremely painful?
• Which of the following methods does NOT protect against STIs and HIV/AIDS?
• Which statement is accurate about hormonal contraception?
• What is the main purpose of a balanced diet?
• What is the leading cause of death among adolescents?
• What components contribute to social health?
• True or False: Viral STIs are easily cured if one seeks medical care.
• True or False: The roles you play in your relationships can vary depending on the context.
• Is it true that a person may be convicted of statutory rape if they are 17 and have sex with someone who is 15 years or younger?
• What is the correct statement regarding the relationship between drugs and medicines?
• Applying to college, planning a wedding, and studying for an exam are all examples of what type of stress?
• Malaria, African sleeping sickness, and trichomoniasis are illnesses caused by what type of pathogen?
• Which of these snacks is considered to be less healthful?
• True or False: A sense of belonging is not crucial for mental health.
• What is the major single cause of lung cancer?
• What type of environment is most conducive to mental health in a family?
• What organ in the human body is primarily responsible for oxidizing consumed alcohol?
• Which of the following characterizes signs of depression?
• Which demographic is most at risk for contracting STIs?
• People experiencing depression may feel which of the following?
• What negative health consequence is associated with smokeless tobacco?
• True or False: Teens' cholesterol should be the same as an adult's cholesterol.
• True or False: Stress can lead to muscle tension, headaches, and increased heart rate.
• True or False: The use of alcohol can help reach personal objectives.
• Of the following, which is an early sign (indication) that you may have osteoporosis?
• During which stage of stress response does the body go into high alert?
• What is a common symptom indicating someone may be experiencing depression?
• What does health education primarily include?
• In healthy relationships, which of the following roles can a person play?
• Which substance is known for being primarily metabolized in the liver?
• What effect can alcohol have on the functioning of medicines?
• The most common site of cancer in females over 50 is?
• Mental/Emotional health pertains to what aspects of an individual?
• How often should rescue breaths be given to an infant who is not breathing but has a pulse?
• What role do amino acids play in relation to proteins?
• What type of burn is characterized by dry and leathery skin, possibly waxy white, with destroyed nerve endings?
• The spread of cancer through the lymphatic system can lead to what outcome?
• What is the relationship between the effects of alcohol and certain medicines?
• What is false regarding smokeless tobacco use?
• Which type of drug is likely to cause an altered perception of reality?
• True or False: A second degree burn is characterized by moist, blotchy skin that is extremely painful.
• What is a crucial step in managing health outcomes related to sexual behavior?
• True or False: Water is an essential nutrient that does not provide energy.
• Which type of diabetes is typically diagnosed in childhood?
• How can cooperation benefit relationships?
• How many youth and young adults become daily smokers according to health estimates?
• How often should adult rescue breathing be administered?
• How is a healthy friendship characterized?
• What is one outcome of abstaining from high-risk behaviors?
• What is the definition of a clique in the context of friendships?
• What is the #1 preventable cause of death from lung cancer?
• True or False: Most people who are diagnosed early and take medicines for HIV can live long, healthy lives.
• What is the most effective strategy for maintaining a healthful body weight?
• What is the main focus of Mental/Emotional Health?
• What happens to the level of alcohol in the bloodstream as alcohol consumption decreases?
• What is a common effect of nicotine found in cigarette smoke?
• Which aspect of a healthy relationship can be enhanced through compromise?
• Lung cancer is the most common site of cancer in women. Is this statement true or false?
• Which organ is responsible for producing sperm?
• What surgical procedure involves clamping or severing a woman's fallopian tubes?
• What are some warning signs of depression?
• When considering cardiovascular disease (CVD) risks, which of the following is not under a person's control?
• What is an essential characteristic of a healthy relationship?
• What is a key health risk associated with all forms of tobacco?
• A person experiencing slurred speech during a diabetic emergency is indicative of what?
• When is your health triangle considered balanced?
• When giving breaths during CPR, you should?
• To achieve a balanced diet, one should include which of the following?
• True or False: All drugs are considered as medicines.
• What is the outcome of prolonged drug use on mental health?
• What is commonly known to be the primary effect of alcohol interference with medicine?
• Which metrics can help assess whether your weight is healthy?
• Which skill is not included in the skills for building healthy relationships?
• What are potential consequences of teen sex?
• The CDC has identified several risk behaviors that contribute to mortality among young individuals. Which of the following is NOT one of them?
• Which of the following best describes caring for others?
• Do vitamins, minerals, and water provide energy for the body?
• What does caring for each other imply?
• Are all forms of tobacco harmful to health?
• In a healthy relationship, how do individuals treat each other?
• Which category of medicine is not typically recognized for managing health conditions?
• How does nicotine affect the body related to smoking?
• Is there a connection between the use of illegal drugs and acts of violence?
• Anabolic steroids are synthetic versions of which hormone?
• What should you do if you recognize signs of depression in a friend?
• What does the RICE method stand for?
• What term is used to describe the natural physical drive to eat?
• What is violence defined as?
• Which group of drugs can block absorption of essential nutrients?
• True or False: Parents cannot teach health skills to their children.
• Which behavior does NOT indicate mental and emotional health?
• What is true about the relationship between smoking and the use of alcohol and other drugs?
• Why is it important to join groups against tobacco use?
• What is one immediate effect of smoking that teenagers might relate to more than long-term health effects?
• How do family members contribute to your overall health?
• Do carbohydrates, proteins, and fats provide energy for your body?
• How does cancer generally spread from its primary site to secondary sites in the body?
• The effects of stress are considered additive, meaning that they:
• Which of the following is NOT a marker of health literacy?
• Why is health education important?
• Breast cancer and colon cancer may be classified as what type of disease?
• Is hunger a physical drive that prompts the body's need for food?
• Approximately how many chemicals are found in one cigarette?
• Quality interactions with others can improve which aspect of health?
• What term describes a relationship with a person who hurts you or encourages you to act against your values?