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8th Grade Health Assessment
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1
Heroin can affects a person's body physically in all of the following ways, EXCEPT:
poor judgment
blood-shot eyes
addiction
nose bleeds
2
Carlos contracted herpes from a past friend. Which is most responsible before having sex again?
Discuss the risks with a partner before having sex again.
Only engage in sexual activity when sores aren't present.
Make sure he uses a condom.
Ignore what happened in the past.
3
A person can contract HIV by
<p>swimming in a community pool.</p>
having unprotected sexual intercourse.
using a public school restroom.
being bitten by a mosquito.
4
Caffeine, speed, and cocaine are all examples of stimulants. These drugs affect the body by
increasing the heart rate
causing a loss of consciousness
increasing the appetite
causing fatigue
5
All of the following are exampls of Jon's misuse of drugs, EXCEPT:
He lets his best friend borrow his asthma inhaler
He pops four Tylenol for his headache
He inhales computer clearner to feel the effects
<p>He uses his sister's pink eye prescription</p>
6
Which one of these statements about the female reproductive system is TRUE?
The menstrual cycle is regulated by female hormones.
The ovaries continuously make new ova until menopause.
The fallopian tube is connected to the labia.
The urethral opening is located in the vagina.
7
Which disease no longer causes great impact to American society due to modern technology?
Influenza
Diabetes
Dysentery
Hepatitis
8
Which of these would be the most responsible choice if you're pressured to drink alcohol?
Don't go to the party but invite friends over for beers
Go to the party and only have a few sips of beer
Go to the party and text your mom to pick you up in an hour
Go to the party, drink, but spend the night
9
Which of the following statements about sexually transmitted infections (STIs) is TRUE?
Once a person has an STI, he or she can't get the STI again.
Teenagers cannot contract STIs from their sexual partners.
If a person has an STI, he or she will show symptoms of it.
One can contract an STI by having one unprotected encounter.
10
Which internet site would be the most reliable source/support system of information on puberty?
www.youtube.com
www.wikepedia.com
<p>bhh.net (Bill's Health Haven)</p>
<p>cdc.gov (Centers for Disease Control)</p>
11
The joining of a sperm and ovum (mature egg) is called
ovulation.
implantation.
fertilization.
menstruation.
12
In the D.E.C.I.D.E. Method, which step comes after identifying your choice?
Educate yourself; gather facts
Evaluate what happened
Decide on a plan and carry it out
Define the problem
13
Which statement could a person use to show empathy about the death of a friend's pet?
"I lost a pet once. We had our pet much longer than you."
"Losing a pet is like losing a best friend, isn't it?"
"The best thing to do when you lose a pet is get another."
<p>"I'm sorry, but remember, he was only a pet."</p>
14
Which of the following statements demonstrates the best use of refusal skills?
"Sure, my mom does it."
"No thanks, I'll see you later."
Pretending to smoke marijuana
Staying at the party but walking into another room
15
How long does a normal pregnancy USUALLY last?
9-10 months
<p>5-6 months</p>
3 months
1 month
16
Which activity would be safest to do after ingesting a depressant?
swim in a pool
ride a bike
cook on the grill
watch a movie
17
Which of these statements about the testicles/testes is TRUE?
Part of the female reproductive system
Very difficult to injure
Where sperm are produced
Developed when a boy reaches puberty
18
The woman's ovum passes from the ovary to the uterus through the
seminal vesicle.
cervix.
vagina.
fallopian tube.
19
To encourage someone to remain abstinent, tell them that the risks of having sex include...
pregnancy and sexually transmitted diseases
lowered self-esteem
pregnancy,sexually transmitted diseases, lowered self-esteem
pregnancy.
20
The hormone responsible for sperm production is:
progesterone.
estrogen.
testosterone.
insulin.
21
Which of the following first lines of defense will help someone prevent from getting ill?
sweat-shirt
saliva
hand sanitizer
tissues
22
Which one of these is NOT a stage of childbirth?
Uterine
Dilation
Expulsion
Placental
23
Which one of the following activities would NOT help prevent germs from entering one's body?
sharing food and drink only with one's friends
washing one's hands with soap and water on a regular basis
bathing or a regular basis
wearing clean clothes
24
An individual who has a positive internal influence on self-esteem or body image....
Recognizes her or his qualities.
Wishes to change her or his appearance.
Ignores her or his positive attributes.
Focuses on her or his wishes
25
In human reproduction, the purpose of the female's uterus is to
catch the ova after they come from the ovaries.
protect the reproductive organs.
decide whether the fetus will be male or female.
nuture the fetus while it is growing.
26
Tyrone has strep throat. His doctor gave him an antibiotic. Which pathogen does Tyrone have?
fungus
protozoa
bacteria
virus
27
Which of these methods is LEAST reliable in preventing pregnancy?
Withdrawal
Spermicides
Latex condom
Birth control pill
28
Which one of these is the BEST way to deal with stress?
Completely ignore the problem
Express anger toward the person who is causing the stres
<p>Talk with the person until he or she agrees to stop</p>
Get away from the stressful situation
29
Which strategy would eliminate the spread of communicable disease when getting a tattoo?
none of these
artist washes hands and the area getting inked
both A and B
take antibiotics 24 hours before getting inked
30
Which one of the following are the correct words for A.I.D.S?
Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome
Acquired Isolated-Death Syndrome
Antibiotic Immune-Deficiency Symptoms
Assisted Immune Deficiency Symptoms
31
If a supervisor often makes inappropriate comments about your body, he or she may be guilty of
sexual assault.
bullying.
sexual harassment.
flirting.
32
Which of the following is NOT a way medicines can be administered into the body?
injection
ingestion
inhalation
inference
33
Think about Jonathan from the video Heroin Kills. Which of the following could have helped him?
recovering drug addicts, movies, and boyfriend/girlfriend
parents, web sites, and episodes of celebrity rehab
older siblings, health articles, and friends
parents, school resource officer, and health care provider
34
Which one of these sexually transmitted infections CANNOT be cured?
Gonorrhea
Syphilis
Herpes
Chlamydia
35
Which of the following scenarios would most likely be safest in terms of preventing date rape?
Drinking alcohol or using other drugs while on a date.
Going out on a first date with several couples
Being the only female in a group of guys
A woman going out alone with someone she has just met.
36
Which of the following is the best strategy to effectively say "no" to sexual activity?
Shift one's weight back and forth when speaking.
Maintain eye contact when speaking.
Lower one's head and shoulders when speaking.
Speak in a soft voice.
37
Which of the following would NOT be a characteristic of a sanitary/clean piercing shop?
use of a new unopened needle
shop has a collection of previous piercing pictures
work completed by a currently licensed artist
an artist who wears latex gloves
38
For which of the following would you need a doctor's prescription?
advil
aspirin
aleve
antibiotic
39
Which of the following actions BEST reinforces your decision to abstain from sex?
talking about methods of contraceptives
only occasionally drinking alcohol when on a date
<p>respecting the sexual limits that you have set</p>
going on dates only with other couples
40
The BEST way to avoi getting HIV/AIDS is by
not drinking from other people's soda bottles
visiting the doctor often
staying away from all people who have HIV/AIDS
not having sexual intercourse and not sharing needles
