Cumulative Exam — Cumulative exam Answers

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Which of the following results from an uncontrollable growth of abnormal cells?

A
complex disease
B
chromosomal disease
C
single-gene disease
D
immune disorder
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Effective communication consists of __________.

A
verbal and nonverbal communication and speaking clearly and loudly
B
verbal communication and stereotyping
C
verbal and nonverbal communication and active listening skills
D
nonverbal communication and minimal interruptions
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The grieving process is __________.

A
the same for all people
B
more effective when you have a strong support system
C
more effective when you don't think about the loss
D
only important for those with a weak emotional state
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The FDA protects the US public from __________.

A
drugs smuggled across the border
B
harmful prescription and OTC medications
C
paying too much for medicine
D
medications that can form addictions
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The Sun is the source of __________.

A
all energy for your body
B
ultraviolet radiation that can cause cancer
C
oxygen, which supports our breathing
D
none of the above
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Which of the following BEST describes why women should avoid drinking alcohol when pregnant?

A
Alcohol use should be avoided during pregnancy because whatever the mother drinks will pass through the liver into the fetus, damaging its growing body.
B
Drinking alcohol during pregnancy should be avoided because the fetus's lungs are underdeveloped and can not process the alcohol.
C
Alcohol use should be avoided during pregnancy because it can cause the fetus to be born with physical deformities and mental difficulties.
D
Women should avoid alcohol during pregnancy because it increases both the mother's and fetus's chance of developing alcohol-related birth defects.
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Which of the following choices BEST describes the process of handling emotions?

A
recognize, accept, control, adopt positive strategies, cope effectively
B
pretend nothing is wrong, keep things to yourself, move on quickly
C
realize stress happens, accept it's unavoidable, do nothing about it
D
all of the above
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The most common ways to treat cancer include __________.

A
chemotherapy, radiation, and surgery
B
immunotherapy, radiation, and hormone therapy
C
hormone therapy, surgery, and radiation
D
radiation, chemotherapy and immunotherapy
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Emotional intelligence can give you the ability to __________.

A
remain hopeful during challenging times
B
read others' emotions
C
avoid life disappointments
D
rid yourself of anxiety for good
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In order to avoid peer pressure, it is important to recognize __________.

A
what peer pressure is and who the victims of peer pressure are
B
who is trouble, who is popular, and who will get you things in life
C
who to go to if you are being pressured
D
none of the above
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Blisters are a sign of which classification of burn?

A
first-degree burn
B
second-degree burn
C
third-degree burn
D
none of the above
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Which of the following statements is an effect that drug use can have on society?

A
Drug use increases pollution.
B
Drug use leads to an increase in criminal activity.
C
Drug use increases the spread of disease.
D
All of the above
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The various treatment approaches for mental health disorders always include __________.

A
taking large doses of medication
B
relying on a strong support system
C
receiving electroshock therapy
D
none of the above
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Which of the following strategies is NOT a healthy way of coping with stress?

A
managing time
B
learning how to cope
C
ignoring stress signals
D
learning how to relax
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When can a person infected with HIV expect to notice symptoms of the virus?

A
more than likely, within days of exposure
B
always within a few weeks after exposure
C
typically, four months after exposure
D
typically, but not always, within a few weeks after infection
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Stress surrounds us on a daily basis. Which of the following statements BEST describes ways to reduce or handle stress?

A
Handling stress effectively involves ignoring stressors and remaining silent about stressful issues.
B
Handling stress effectively involves recognizing what your stressors are, developing healthy behaviors to minimize stress, and adopting positive coping skills.
C
Handling stress effectively involves recognizing what stressors are and visiting a psychologist weekly to discuss stressful issues.
D
Handling stress effectively involves doing whatever it takes to erase the stressful issue from your mind.
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Conflict resolution skills include which of the following?

A
disagreeing, arguing, talking, and making up
B
defining the problem, proposing solutions, and listening
C
arguing, asking questions, and consulting others
D
all of the above

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