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Section 4: Sample Selected-Response Questions Health EC–12 (157)Expand All Answers | Collapse All Answers This section presents some sample exam questions for you to review as part of your preparation for the exam. To demonstrate how each competency may be assessed, sample questions are accompanied by the competency that they measure. While studying, you may wish to read the competency before and after you consider each sample question. Please note that the competency statements do not appear on the actual exam. For each sample exam question, there is a correct answer and a rationale for each answer option. The sample questions are included to illustrate the formats and types of questions you will see on the exam; however, your performance on the sample questions should not be viewed as a predictor of your performance on the actual exam. Domain I—Personal HealthCompetency 001—The teacher understands human body systems and the processes of human growth and development.1. Women who consume alcohol while pregnant put the developing fetus at greatest risk for which of the following?
2. Which of the following body systems work most closely together to provide oxygen to all of the body’s cells?
3. By watching for signs of emotional stress in adolescent students, the teacher demonstrates an understanding of which of the following principles?
Competency 002—The teacher understands nutrition, exercise and physical fitness and their role in maintaining and enhancing health.Below are the ingredient lists for two different yogurts. Yogurt #1 – INGREDIENTS: CULTURED PASTEURIZED GRADE A NONFAT MILK, WHEY PROTEIN CONCENTRATE, PECTIN, CARRAGEENAN Yogurt #2 – INGREDIENTS: CULTURED GRADE A REDUCED-FAT MILK, APPLES, HIGH-FRUCTOSE CORN SYRUP, CINNAMON, NUTMEG, NATURAL FLAVORS, PECTIN, LACTOBACILLUS ACIDOPHILUS 4. Ray has diabetes and needs to watch his sugar intake. The inclusion of which of the following ingredients in yogurt #2 makes yogurt #1 a better choice for Ray?
5. Which of the following is the safest and most appropriate approach to losing weight?
6. Which of the following components of fitness is assessed using a nonperformance test?
7. Penicillin is used to treat which of the following?
Competency 003—The teacher understands how diseases and disorders affect health.8. According to recent research, a risk factor associated with the onset of Alzheimer’s disease is
9. Students who are economically disadvantaged often struggle in school. If the situation of these students is considered from the perspective of Abraham Maslow, which of the following would be the most appropriate factor to address first for these students?
10. When assisting a person with an addiction to prescription drugs, which of the following is an essential function of a drug-dependency rehabilitation center?
Competency 004—The teacher understands mental and emotional health and factors that influence mental and emotional health.11. The type of mental disorder most frequently diagnosed in the United States is
12. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimates that 20 percent of people age 55 or older experience some type of mental health issue. Which of the following conditions are most commonly found in this particular population?
13. During the week, Samantha, a college student, studies hard, exercises regularly, eats a nutritious diet, and gets plenty of sleep. She drinks alcohol once a week at weekend parties, where she typically has five or six drinks within two hours. Which of the following terms most accurately describes her drinking habits?
Domain II—Healthy Interpersonal RelationshipsCompetency 005—The teacher understands family relationships and their significance for health.14. Which of the following activities will best help students understand that family roles and responsibilities vary in different cultures?
15. Which of the following skills should a teacher use to improve student-teacher relationships and also teach students how to improve relationships outside of school?
16. Which of the following is the most likely emotional response when a young child experiences the death of a close family member?
Competency 006—The teacher understands interpersonal relationships and healthy ways of interacting with others and avoiding conflict.17. A district’s school board has appointed two health teachers to put together a committee that will develop a plan for social-cognitive interventions. To best meet the needs of the students and form the committee, the health teachers should do which of the following?
18. Students in a certain health class do not get along with one another. The teacher notices that during whole-group class discussions, there are too many negative interactions. The teacher has analyzed the role that each student is assuming. Which of the following is the next best step for the teacher to take to improve the group dynamics in the class?
19. A health teacher is instructing the class on how to deal with criticism. Which of the following responses to criticism is best for the teacher to advocate?
Competency 007—The teacher understands human sexuality and its significance for health.20. A health teacher is designing a unit on adolescents and sexual activity. To do so effectively, it is important for the teacher to know the levels of sexual activity of various groups of students. Which of the following groups of adolescents have lower levels of sexual activity across all age groups?
21. Which of the following is the most accurate statement regarding the value of each person involved in a dating relationship?
22. Which of the following behaviors is most characteristic of a healthy teenage dating relationship?
23. Which of the following strategies is the most appropriate way to prevent the spread of a sexually transmitted disease (STD) to another person?
Domain III—Community and Environmental Health and SafetyCompetency 008—The teacher understands methods and procedures for promoting safety, preventing accidents and responding to emergencies.24. Martin is studying nutrition in health class and has an assignment to write an essay about food preparation safety. Which THREE of the following choices are food preparation safety steps he should include?
25. In a lesson on water safety, a high school health teacher plans to discuss rip currents. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), which of the following represents the recommended sequence of actions swimmers should take if they should get caught in a rip current?
26. Which of the following is the most appropriate activity for teaching high school students how to prevent and respond to potentially violent situations when they are involved in a social relationship of a romantic or intimate nature?
27. Two students in a classroom are in a heated argument, and the teacher fears that it may turn into a physical fight. Which of the following is the most appropriate action for the teacher to take to ensure the safety of all parties involved?
Competency 009—The teacher understands the use and abuse of alcohol, tobacco and other drugs, including prescription drugs, and the effects of alcohol, tobacco and other drugs on health.28. Which of the following diseases is known to be a risk factor for alcoholism?
29. Which of the following methods is most appropriate for a school-based strategy to reduce substance misuse or abuse?
30. Which of the following best represents the behavioral treatment which seeks to help patients recognize, avoid, and cope with the situations in which they are most likely to abuse drugs?
Competency 010—The teacher understands issues and factors related to community and environmental health.31. Research has shown that there is a correlation between lack of sleep and diabetes, heart disease, immune system suppression, and obesity. Which of the following groups is most at risk for these health concerns?
32. Sara is a single mother who is addicted to drugs. Which of the following types of programs is most appropriate for Sara to take advantage of to get help with her addiction issues?
33. Phillip, a middle school student, has chronic, uncontrolled asthma. Phillip’s parents tell the health teacher that he wants to participate in activities at school, but he tends to shy away from most activities at school because he is embarrassed and afraid of having a flare-up. Which of the following is the best advice the health teacher can give to Phillip’s parents?
Domain IV—Health-Related Skills and ResourcesCompetency 011—The teacher understands the use of decision-making and other skills in making informed choices that influence health.34. An adolescent makes a plan to achieve personal health goals by identifying and evaluating the possible choices, making a decision, and taking responsibility for the outcome. Which of the following best represents the decision-making style described?
35. A student asks a health teacher for advice about creating a weight management plan. Which of the following is the best action for the teacher to take to help the student?
36. Which of the following findings from studies on adolescents best support the use of peer education as a method for helping students make informed decisions about health behaviors?
37. Which of the following teaching strategies best utilizes the theory that students are more likely to change their attitudes and behaviors when they believe that a person who is similar to them faces the same concerns?
Competency 012—The teacher understands sources of health-related information and strategies for accessing, evaluating and using health-related information.38. A newly pregnant woman would like to obtain information about breast-feeding. Which of the following Web sites provides the best information on this topic?
39. Which of the following is the most accurate statement about many food advertisements aimed at children?
40. Which of the following is the best first step for determining whether a Web site is a credible and valid source for seeking information when making health-related decisions?
41. Health-related information is readily available for public consumption. It can sometimes be confusing when trying to determine which health services and products to use and which health behaviors to practice. For people to make the most appropriate decisions about their health, it is important that they
Competency 013—The teacher demonstrates knowledge of health-related products and services and the skills and strategies needed to be an informed consumer of health-related products and services.42. Mr. Williams received a phone call from his doctor’s office letting him know that his primary health care doctor, whom he respects and trusts, will be retiring in two months. Mr. Williams must now begin the search for a new doctor. Which of the following is the best first step for Mr. Williams to take in his search?
43. After receiving a clean bill of health from her doctor and dentist, Sarah is instructed to continue with regularly scheduled medical and dental checkups for which of the following reasons?
Domain V—The School Health Education ProgramCompetency 014—The teacher knows how to plan, implement and evaluate a school health education program and understands the role of the school health educator.44. Which of the following is the role of the health teacher in the Whole School, Whole Community, Whole Child (WSCC) model?
45. Which of the following factors should be given the greatest consideration in the planning of a school health education program that addresses both the school’s and the community’s needs?
46. A school district is implementing a School Health Advisory Council (SHAC). Which of the following is the best reason for a school district to form a SHAC?
Competency 015—The teacher knows how to plan and implement effective school health instruction.47. Which of the following best describes how requiring a health class to use correct grammar when writing will benefit the students?
48. A school is celebrating diversity week, and each teacher has been asked to create a lesson to examine various aspects of different cultures. Which of the following is the most appropriate way for a teacher to feature information about various cultures in a health class?
49. Which of the following strategies is most effective to help high school students resist peer pressure to use drugs?
50. Which of the following is the most effective way for a health education teacher to help a student who has been a victim of cyberbullying?
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