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Question 1Health Education content domain

Which nutrient class is the body's most concentrated source of energy, supplying about 9 kilocalories per gram?

  1. Proteins
  2. Fats Correct answer.
  3. Carbohydrates
  4. Water

Explanation

Fat provides roughly 9 kcal per gram, whereas carbohydrate and protein each provide about 4 kcal per gram. Water supplies no energy. Because fat is energy-dense, it is the most concentrated macronutrient fuel.

Question 2Health Education content domain

A person who wants to reduce the risk of osteoporosis should prioritize adequate intake of which mineral?

  1. Calcium Correct answer.
  2. Iron
  3. Potassium
  4. Zinc

Explanation

Calcium is the primary structural mineral of bone, and adequate intake across the lifespan supports peak bone mass and slows age-related bone loss. Osteoporosis reflects reduced bone mineral density. Iron, potassium, and zinc serve other functions and are not the key bone-building mineral.

Question 3Health Education content domain

Which food-handling practice best prevents cross-contamination during meal preparation?

  1. Using separate cutting boards for raw meat and ready-to-eat foods Correct answer.
  2. Storing raw meat above fresh produce in the refrigerator
  3. Rinsing raw poultry before cooking it
  4. Thawing frozen meat on the kitchen counter overnight

Explanation

Cross-contamination occurs when pathogens from raw animal products transfer to foods eaten without further cooking. Using dedicated cutting boards and utensils keeps raw juices away from ready-to-eat items. Rinsing poultry, counter thawing, and storing raw meat above produce all increase the risk of spreading pathogens.

Question 4Health Education content domain

Which statement accurately describes the role of the alveoli in the respiratory system?

  1. They produce sound through vibration.
  2. They exchange oxygen and carbon dioxide with the blood. Correct answer.
  3. They regulate the temperature of exhaled air.
  4. They filter particulate matter from inhaled air.

Explanation

Alveoli are tiny air sacs where the thin respiratory membrane allows diffusion of oxygen into the blood and carbon dioxide out. This gas exchange is the functional endpoint of the respiratory tract. Filtering, sound production, and air conditioning occur in other structures.

Question 5Health Education content domain

Which component of the FITT principle refers to how often a person exercises each week?

  1. Frequency Correct answer.
  2. Time
  3. Type
  4. Intensity

Explanation

FITT stands for Frequency, Intensity, Time, and Type. Frequency describes how often activity occurs, such as the number of sessions per week. Intensity refers to effort, time to duration, and type to the mode of activity.

Question 6Health Education content domain

Which behavior is the most effective way to reduce the spread of respiratory infections in a school setting?

  1. Reusing tissues throughout the day
  2. Frequent hand hygiene with soap and water Correct answer.
  3. Attending class while febrile
  4. Sharing water bottles among classmates

Explanation

Hand hygiene removes transient pathogens from the hands, interrupting transmission by contact and self-inoculation of mucous membranes. Respiratory infections spread readily through contaminated hands and droplets. Sharing bottles, attending class while febrile, and reusing tissues all promote transmission.

Question 7Health Education content domain

Which strategy best supports a student in managing chronic stress over a semester?

  1. Relying on caffeine to maintain alertness
  2. Skipping sleep to complete assignments
  3. Practicing time management and regular physical activity Correct answer.
  4. Avoiding all social contact until exams end

Explanation

Chronic stress is managed through sustainable coping behaviors such as planning workload, physical activity, adequate sleep, and social support. These reduce physiologic arousal and improve perceived control. Caffeine dependence, isolation, and sleep deprivation worsen stress responses.

Question 8Health Education content domain

Which statement best describes the concept of health literacy?

  1. The availability of a clinic within a person's neighborhood
  2. The number of health-related courses a student has completed
  3. The ability to obtain, understand, and use health information to make decisions Correct answer.
  4. A person's genetic predisposition to chronic disease

Explanation

Health literacy is the capacity to access, comprehend, evaluate, and apply health information to make informed decisions. It is a skill set rather than a count of courses or a measure of access. It influences health behaviors and outcomes across populations.

Question 9Health Education content domain

A student's BMI is calculated at the 90th percentile for age and sex. According to standard pediatric growth categories, this classification indicates which status?

  1. Healthy weight
  2. Underweight
  3. Obesity
  4. Overweight Correct answer.

Explanation

For children and adolescents, BMI between the 85th and 94th percentile is classified as overweight. The 95th percentile and above indicates obesity. Below the 5th percentile indicates underweight, and the 5th to 84th percentile is considered healthy weight.

Question 10Health Education content domain

Which dietary change would most effectively reduce a person's intake of added sugars?

  1. Replacing white rice with brown rice
  2. Adding more leafy greens to evening meals
  3. Choosing whole fruit instead of sweetened yogurt for snacks Correct answer.
  4. Switching from whole milk to skim milk

Explanation

Sweetened yogurt often contains substantial added sugar, while whole fruit provides natural sugars with fiber and micronutrients. Substituting whole fruit for a sweetened product directly lowers added sugar intake. The other changes affect fat content or fiber quality but not added sugars.

Question 11Health Education content domain

Which statement correctly describes how the body responds to a vaccine?

  1. It replaces the need for the immune system to function.
  2. It provides immediate lifelong immunity to all diseases.
  3. It stimulates an immune response and immunological memory without causing the disease. Correct answer.
  4. It introduces live pathogens that cause the full disease.

Explanation

Vaccines expose the immune system to antigens in a form that does not cause disease, prompting antibody production and memory cell formation. This prepares the body to respond rapidly on later exposure. Vaccines do not cause the full disease, replace immunity, or confer broad lifelong protection to unrelated diseases.

Question 12Health Education content domain

A student reports dizziness, confusion, and hot, dry skin after running outdoors on a hot day. Which condition should be suspected first?

  1. Anaphylaxis
  2. Hypothermia
  3. Heat stroke Correct answer.
  4. Heat exhaustion

Explanation

Altered mental status combined with hot, dry skin and high body temperature is a hallmark of heat stroke, a medical emergency. Heat exhaustion typically presents with heavy sweating and intact mental status. Immediate cooling and emergency care are required for heat stroke.

Question 13Health Education content domain

Which factor most directly increases the risk of type 2 diabetes?

  1. A family history of asthma
  2. Occasional consumption of whole grains
  3. A sedentary lifestyle combined with excess body fat Correct answer.
  4. Low intake of dietary fiber alone

Explanation

Type 2 diabetes risk is strongly associated with insulin resistance driven by physical inactivity and excess adiposity, particularly central obesity. Regular activity and healthy body composition improve insulin sensitivity. Asthma and whole grain intake are unrelated to diabetes risk, and low fiber alone is not the primary driver.

Question 14Health Education content domain

Which statement best explains why refusal skills are taught in health education?

  1. They replace the need for parental supervision.
  2. They guarantee students will never encounter risky situations.
  3. They help students decline risky offers while preserving relationships. Correct answer.
  4. They eliminate peer pressure from a school environment.

Explanation

Refusal skills equip students to say no assertively while maintaining social connections, reducing the likelihood of engaging in risky behavior. They build self-efficacy rather than remove all risk. Peer pressure and supervision needs persist regardless.

Question 15Health Education content domain

Which practice best protects against ultraviolet radiation exposure during outdoor activities?

  1. Relying on cloud cover for protection
  2. Wearing a broad-spectrum sunscreen and protective clothing Correct answer.
  3. Using a tanning bed to build a base tan
  4. Applying sunscreen only after sunburn appears

Explanation

Broad-spectrum sunscreen plus protective clothing and shade reduces UV exposure and skin cancer risk. A base tan does not provide safe protection, cloud cover does not block most UV, and sunscreen must be applied before exposure.

Question 16Health Education content domain

Which principle of the Health Belief Model best explains whether a person will adopt a preventive behavior?

  1. The person's chronological age
  2. The number of siblings in the household
  3. The availability of a gym membership
  4. Perceived susceptibility and severity of a health threat Correct answer.

Explanation

The Health Belief Model holds that behavior change depends on perceived susceptibility, perceived severity, perceived benefits and barriers, and cues to action. These perceptions shape the decision to act. Age, gym access, and family size are not core constructs of the model.

Question 17Health Education content domain

Which approach best reflects a coordinated school health approach to student wellness?

  1. Integrating health education, nutrition services, counseling, and family involvement Correct answer.
  2. Limiting health topics to a single annual assembly
  3. Focusing solely on fitness testing results
  4. Assigning all health instruction to the physical education teacher

Explanation

A coordinated school health approach aligns instruction, health services, nutrition, counseling, and family and community partnerships to support student wellness. It is comprehensive and collaborative rather than isolated. Single events or single-provider models do not address the range of factors influencing health.

Question 18Health Education content domain

Which statement accurately describes the relationship between physical activity and mental health in adolescents?

  1. Exercise increases symptoms of depression in most adolescents.
  2. Physical activity has no measurable effect on mood.
  3. Regular moderate-to-vigorous activity is associated with reduced symptoms of anxiety and depression. Correct answer.
  4. Only competitive sports participation improves mental health.

Explanation

Regular moderate-to-vigorous physical activity is associated with improved mood and reduced symptoms of anxiety and depression in adolescents. The benefit is not limited to competitive sports. The relationship is well documented across levels of participation.

Question 19Health Education content domain

A community program aims to increase physical activity among residents by adding sidewalks and lighting. This intervention primarily addresses which level of the social-ecological model?

  1. Community or environmental Correct answer.
  2. Public policy
  3. Intrapersonal
  4. Interpersonal

Explanation

The social-ecological model includes intrapersonal, interpersonal, community/environmental, and policy levels. Adding sidewalks and lighting modifies the built environment, which is a community-level factor that shapes behavior. Policy-level changes would involve laws or regulations.

Question 20Health Education content domain

Which statement best describes the difference between a food allergy and food intolerance?

  1. Food intolerance is always more dangerous than food allergy.
  2. Food allergy involves an immune-mediated response, whereas intolerance does not. Correct answer.
  3. Food allergy and food intolerance are the same condition.
  4. Food intolerance involves IgE antibodies, whereas allergy does not.

Explanation

Food allergies are immune-mediated reactions that can be severe and life-threatening, often involving IgE antibodies. Food intolerance involves non-immune mechanisms such as enzyme deficiency and is generally less dangerous. The two conditions differ in mechanism and risk.

Question 21Health Education content domain

Which behavior most directly reduces the risk of sexually transmitted infections among sexually active individuals?

  1. Increasing the number of partners
  2. Avoiding routine screening
  3. Relying on symptoms to determine risk
  4. Consistent and correct use of barrier protection Correct answer.

Explanation

Consistent and correct use of barrier methods such as condoms substantially reduces transmission of many STIs. Many infections are asymptomatic, so relying on symptoms or avoiding screening misses cases. Reducing partners also lowers risk, whereas increasing partners raises it.

Question 22Health Education content domain

A student with a known severe peanut allergy experiences throat tightness and difficulty breathing after eating a snack. Which action is the priority?

  1. Send the student home without evaluation
  2. Wait to see whether symptoms resolve on their own
  3. Administer epinephrine per the emergency care plan and call emergency services Correct answer.
  4. Give the student water and have them lie down

Explanation

Throat tightness and breathing difficulty suggest anaphylaxis, a life-threatening emergency. Prompt epinephrine administration and emergency medical response are the priority. Waiting, giving water, or sending the student home delays critical treatment.

Question 23Health Education content domain

Which explanation best accounts for why a person's risk of alcohol-related harm increases when drinking begins at an early age?

  1. Alcohol has no effect on the developing brain.
  2. Adolescent brains are less sensitive to alcohol than adult brains.
  3. Early initiation guarantees lifelong abstinence.
  4. Early initiation is associated with heavier use patterns and disrupted adolescent brain development. Correct answer.

Explanation

Adolescent brain development involves critical maturation of regions governing impulse control and reward processing, which alcohol can disrupt. Early initiation is associated with heavier and more sustained use patterns and greater later risk. Alcohol does affect the developing brain, and early initiation does not confer protection.

Question 24Health Education content domain

A school wants to evaluate the effectiveness of a new nutrition education curriculum. Which design provides the strongest evidence that the curriculum caused changes in student dietary behavior?

  1. Asking teachers for their impressions after the lessons
  2. Reviewing the curriculum's textbook content
  3. Comparing a randomly assigned intervention group with a control group Correct answer.
  4. Surveying only students who volunteered to participate

Explanation

Random assignment to intervention and control groups reduces selection bias and allows comparison of outcomes attributable to the program. This design provides stronger causal evidence than anecdotal impressions or self-selected samples. Reviewing content alone does not measure behavior change.

Question 25Health Education content domain

A health teacher wants students to internalize a health behavior rather than simply recall facts. Which instructional approach best supports this goal?

  1. Opportunities to practice and apply skills in realistic scenarios Correct answer.
  2. Lecture-only instruction on health facts
  3. Weekly quizzes on vocabulary terms
  4. Assigning textbook chapters without discussion

Explanation

Skill-based instruction with realistic practice supports self-efficacy and behavior change, aligning with constructs such as self-efficacy and perceived behavioral control. Lecture, vocabulary quizzes, and passive reading primarily target recall. Application opportunities are more likely to produce lasting behavior change.

Question 26Health Education content domain

Which macronutrient provides the most energy per gram when metabolized?

  1. Protein
  2. Fat Correct answer.
  3. Carbohydrate
  4. Water

Explanation

Fat yields about 9 kilocalories per gram, whereas carbohydrate and protein each yield about 4 kilocalories per gram. Water provides no energy at all.

Question 27Health Education content domain

Which vitamin is synthesized in the skin when it is exposed to sunlight?

  1. Vitamin C
  2. Vitamin D Correct answer.
  3. Vitamin B12
  4. Vitamin K

Explanation

Ultraviolet B radiation converts a cholesterol derivative in the skin into a vitamin D precursor that the body then activates. Vitamin C, B12, and K must be obtained from diet or gut flora.

Question 28Health Education content domain

Which component of fitness is best developed by a program of sustained jogging and cycling?

  1. Muscular strength
  2. Flexibility
  3. Reaction time
  4. Cardiorespiratory endurance Correct answer.

Explanation

Sustained rhythmic activity that raises heart rate for an extended period trains the heart and lungs to deliver oxygen efficiently, which is cardiorespiratory endurance. Strength, flexibility, and reaction time respond to different training stimuli.

Question 29Health Education content domain

Which statement best describes the recommended first step when caring for a person who is choking and cannot speak or cough?

  1. Deliver abdominal thrusts to force air out of the lungs Correct answer.
  2. Have the person breathe rapidly through the nose
  3. Give the person water to help wash the object down
  4. Lay the person flat and wait for emergency responders

Explanation

A complete airway obstruction prevents airflow, so abdominal thrusts are used to create an artificial cough that expels the object. Giving fluids or waiting risks worsening the obstruction and hypoxia.

Question 30Health Education content domain

Which term describes a disease-causing organism such as a bacterium or virus?

  1. Pathogen Correct answer.
  2. Antibody
  3. Vector
  4. Antigen

Explanation

A pathogen is any microorganism that causes disease. Antibodies are immune proteins, antigens are substances that trigger immune responses, and vectors are organisms that transmit pathogens.

Question 31Health Education content domain

Which practice most effectively prevents the buildup of dental caries?

  1. Rinsing with water immediately after eating
  2. Drinking fruit juice instead of soda
  3. Chewing sugar-free gum after every meal
  4. Brushing with fluoride toothpaste twice daily Correct answer.

Explanation

Fluoride strengthens enamel and regular brushing removes plaque that harbors acid-producing bacteria, making this combination the most reliable caries prevention. Other habits may help but are secondary.

Question 32Health Education content domain

Which statement best describes the role of empathy in healthy interpersonal relationships?

  1. It requires agreeing with another person's viewpoint at all times
  2. It ensures that conflicts never arise between partners
  3. It replaces the need for clear verbal communication
  4. It allows a person to understand another's feelings and respond supportively Correct answer.

Explanation

Empathy is the capacity to perceive and understand another person's emotional experience, which supports responsive and caring behavior. It does not eliminate conflict, require agreement, or substitute for communication.

Question 33Health Education content domain

Which action best demonstrates the use of an I-statement during a conflict?

  1. I feel frustrated when my ideas are not discussed Correct answer.
  2. You always ignore my ideas during group work
  3. Nobody in this group listens to anyone
  4. People who interrupt are being rude

Explanation

An I-statement names the speaker's own feeling and the specific behavior that prompted it, which reduces defensiveness. Statements beginning with 'you' or sweeping generalizations blame others.

Question 34Health Education content domain

Which statement best describes the concept of a nutrient-dense food?

  1. A food that supplies a high level of nutrients relative to its calories Correct answer.
  2. A food that contains no fat or cholesterol
  3. A food that is fortified with synthetic vitamins
  4. A food that provides few calories relative to its weight

Explanation

Nutrient density compares the nutrients a food delivers with the energy it provides, so a nutrient-dense food is rich in vitamins, minerals, and other beneficial components per calorie. Low-calorie weight, fortification, and fat content are separate characteristics.

Question 35Health Education content domain

A student wants to lower blood cholesterol through diet. Which change is most consistent with current dietary guidance?

  1. Increase intake of trans fats from processed snacks
  2. Replace saturated fats with unsaturated fats Correct answer.
  3. Add more red meat to increase protein
  4. Eliminate all carbohydrates from the diet

Explanation

Replacing saturated fat with unsaturated fat lowers low-density lipoprotein cholesterol in most people. Eliminating carbohydrates, increasing trans fats, or increasing red meat does not achieve this goal.

Question 36Health Education content domain

Which statement best explains why the Dietary Guidelines recommend limiting sodium intake?

  1. High sodium intake is linked to elevated blood pressure in many people Correct answer.
  2. Sodium blocks the absorption of dietary calcium
  3. Sodium directly causes tooth decay
  4. Sodium provides no function in the body

Explanation

Excess sodium causes the body to retain fluid, which can raise blood pressure and increase risk of cardiovascular disease in salt-sensitive individuals. Sodium is still an essential electrolyte, so it is not functionless.

Question 37Health Education content domain

Which statement best describes how the immune system responds after a person recovers from a viral infection?

  1. All antibodies against the virus are destroyed within days
  2. The virus becomes part of the person's genetic material
  3. The body permanently loses the ability to fight that virus
  4. Memory cells provide faster, stronger protection against the same virus in the future Correct answer.

Explanation

Adaptive immunity produces memory B and T cells that recognize the same pathogen and mount a more rapid, robust response on reexposure. Antibodies decline over time, but immunologic memory persists.

Question 38Health Education content domain

A student is prescribed a course of antibiotics for a bacterial infection and feels better after three days. What is the most appropriate action?

  1. Stop taking the medication because symptoms have resolved
  2. Save the remaining doses for a future illness
  3. Share the remaining doses with a family member
  4. Finish the full prescribed course as directed Correct answer.

Explanation

Completing the prescribed course helps eliminate surviving bacteria and reduces the selection of resistant strains. Stopping early, saving doses, or sharing medication all increase risk of treatment failure and resistance.

Question 39Health Education content domain

Which statement best describes herd immunity in a population?

  1. A population has no cases of a disease for one week
  2. Enough people are immune that transmission chains are interrupted and vulnerable people are protected Correct answer.
  3. Only people with strong immune systems are protected
  4. Every individual in the population has been vaccinated

Explanation

When a high proportion of a population is immune, the pathogen has fewer opportunities to spread, which indirectly protects those who cannot be vaccinated. It does not require universal vaccination or a fixed case-free period.

Question 40Health Education content domain

Which practice best reduces the risk of foodborne illness when preparing raw poultry at home?

  1. Using the same cutting board for raw chicken and salad
  2. Cooking the poultry to a safe internal temperature Correct answer.
  3. Rinsing the chicken under running water before cooking
  4. Thawing the poultry on the kitchen counter overnight

Explanation

Cooking poultry to a safe internal temperature kills pathogens such as Salmonella. Rinsing spreads bacteria, cross-contamination transfers them to ready-to-eat foods, and counter thawing allows rapid bacterial growth.

Question 41Health Education content domain

Which statement best distinguishes eustress from distress?

  1. Eustress is brief and distress is long-lasting
  2. Eustress is perceived as motivating while distress is perceived as overwhelming Correct answer.
  3. Eustress is physical and distress is emotional
  4. Eustress occurs only in childhood and distress only in adulthood

Explanation

The distinction lies in how the stressor is appraised: eustress is experienced as challenging and motivating, while distress is experienced as threatening and depleting. Duration, type, and age are not the defining criteria.

Question 42Health Education content domain

A student uses a journal to record worries for fifteen minutes each evening and then sets them aside until the next day. Which stress-management technique does this best illustrate?

  1. Scheduled worry time Correct answer.
  2. Guided imagery
  3. Biofeedback
  4. Progressive muscle relaxation

Explanation

Scheduled worry time contains rumination within a defined period so it does not intrude throughout the day. Progressive muscle relaxation, imagery, and biofeedback rely on physiological self-regulation rather than structured worry containment.

Question 43Health Education content domain

Which statement best describes the relationship between sleep and adolescent health?

  1. Weekend catch-up sleep fully reverses weekday sleep debt
  2. Insufficient sleep is associated with poorer academic performance and increased risk behaviors Correct answer.
  3. Sleep needs decline sharply once puberty begins
  4. Caffeine in the evening improves sleep quality

Explanation

Adolescents need roughly eight to ten hours of sleep, and short sleep is linked to worse attention, mood, and risk behavior. Sleep need does not drop in puberty, caffeine disrupts sleep, and catch-up sleep only partially offsets debt.

Question 44Health Education content domain

Which behavior best supports the prevention of type 2 diabetes in a person with prediabetes?

  1. Increasing sedentary screen time to reduce stress
  2. Losing a modest amount of weight through diet and regular activity Correct answer.
  3. Skipping breakfast to reduce daily calories
  4. Avoiding all carbohydrates including vegetables

Explanation

Modest weight loss combined with regular physical activity improves insulin sensitivity and substantially lowers progression to type 2 diabetes. Skipping meals, eliminating healthful carbohydrates, and increasing sedentary time do not improve glucose control.

Question 45Health Education content domain

Which statement best describes the purpose of a behavioral contract in a health behavior change plan?

  1. It legally binds the student to a treatment regimen
  2. It documents a diagnosis for medical records
  3. It replaces the need for self-monitoring
  4. It specifies measurable goals and reinforces commitment to a plan Correct answer.

Explanation

A behavioral contract states specific, measurable goals and the rewards or supports that follow, which strengthens commitment and accountability. It is not a legal or medical document and does not replace self-monitoring.

Question 46Health Education content domain

A community has high rates of obesity and limited access to fresh produce. Which intervention addresses the social determinants of health most directly?

  1. Requiring residents to attend a nutrition lecture
  2. Opening a subsidized farmers market in the neighborhood Correct answer.
  3. Distributing a pamphlet on calorie counting at a clinic
  4. Posting calorie counts on restaurant menus

Explanation

Social determinants include the built and economic environment that shapes access to healthy food. Increasing affordable produce availability changes the environment itself, whereas education and labeling rely on individual behavior change.

Question 47Health Education content domain

A health teacher wants to reduce alcohol-impaired driving among students. Which approach reflects the most effective public health strategy?

  1. Showing graphic images without any follow-up discussion
  2. Combining education with enforcement and environmental controls Correct answer.
  3. Requiring students to sign a pledge with no other supports
  4. Relying solely on scare tactics in a single assembly

Explanation

Effective prevention combines individual-level education with environmental strategies such as enforcement and access controls. Single-component fear appeals and pledges alone show limited and inconsistent effects.

Question 48Health Education content domain

A researcher finds that students who eat breakfast earn higher grades. Which explanation best reflects a plausible confounding variable?

  1. Eating breakfast increases intelligence
  2. Students who eat breakfast may also have more consistent routines and parental support Correct answer.
  3. Breakfast directly causes higher grades in all students
  4. Grades are unrelated to any health behavior

Explanation

A confounder is a third factor associated with both the exposure and the outcome, such as family routines and support that influence both breakfast habits and academic performance. Observational associations do not establish direct causation.

Question 49Health Education content domain

A school health program reports that student absences fell after a new handwashing campaign, but the campaign coincided with a mild flu season. Which conclusion is most appropriate?

  1. Absences are unrelated to handwashing
  2. The decline may reflect the mild flu season rather than the campaign Correct answer.
  3. The campaign should be discontinued
  4. The campaign definitely caused the decline in absences

Explanation

When an outcome changes alongside another plausible influence, the effect cannot be attributed confidently to the intervention. A concurrent change such as a milder flu season is a competing explanation that limits causal inference.

Question 50Health Education content domain

A student reports persistent sadness, loss of interest in activities, and difficulty sleeping for several weeks. Which action is most appropriate for the teacher?

  1. Diagnose the student with major depression
  2. Discuss the student's symptoms with classmates for advice
  3. Follow the school's referral protocol to connect the student with a counselor Correct answer.
  4. Tell the student to get more exercise and check back later

Explanation

Teachers are not qualified to diagnose mental health conditions, but they are responsible for recognizing warning signs and following established referral procedures. Delaying action or breaching confidentiality can cause harm.