Cumulative Exam — Cumulative exam Answers

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Which action can prevent or stop the spread of communicable diseases?

A
receiving vaccinations
B
spending time with younger people
C
avoiding doctors’ offices even when needed
D
staying in large crowds of people who appear healthy
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Which situation would most likely benefit from peer mediation?

A
Two students disagree on how to share a locker.
B
One student is upset because he was offered drugs.
C
A student is struggling to get good grades in math.
D
Two peers have a disagreement that ends in a fistfight.
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Luca just learned about the dangers of asbestos and wants to educate others about this pollutant. What advice should he share to help people reduce health effects from asbestos exposure?

A
Always wash produce before consuming it.
B
Try to use only recyclable materials like paper.
C
Ensure baby toys and hands are washed frequently.
D
Use safety gear whenever working with home insulation.
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Which is a method of disease transmittal?

A
getting insects bites
B
using hair dye
C
running barefoot
D
eating chopped foods
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Several workers have been injured from slip-and-fall hazards. What can a business do to reduce these injuries?

A
Offer workplace training about cleaning up spills.
B
Issue a newsletter reminding workers about the benefits of the workplace.
C
Change work shifts and schedules for those who are injured.
D
Eliminate activities for all workers who are at risk for falling.
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Which factor indicates that a situation is risky?

A
Illegal activities are taking place.
B
There are a lot of people present.
C
It is away from the individual’s home.
D
The individual is socially uncomfortable.
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Which communication skill is most useful for medical professionals?

A
having good note-taking skills
B
providing correct diagnoses all the time
C
being straightforward and specific with instructions
D
asking a limited number of questions
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How can a teenager best avoid risky behaviors that lead to injury?

A
by refusing to drink alcohol
B
by speeding only when running late for school
C
by fighting only when provoked to do so
D
by attending parties where alcohol is present
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How can a business owner best reduce the risk of injuries in the workplace?

A
by offering a kitchen in the workplace
B
by monitoring employee behavior
C
by offering resources to nearby citizens
D
by creating national workplace standards
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What is one reason it is important to wear a seat belt?

A
Airbags are designed to work with seat belts.
B
Airbags will not deploy unless seat belts are used.
C
Seat belts prevent all fatalities in a car accident.
D
Seat belts prevent all minor injuries in a collision.
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This image shows someone practicing good hygiene.

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A
smelling unwanted body odors
B
the transmission of disease
C
exposure to toxic chemicals
D
the spread of common pests
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What is one reason a person should avoid texting while driving?

A
It is a quick way to communicate.
B
It uses too much data.
C
It is illegal to text and drive in most states.
D
It is a convenient way to relay information.
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Which statement describes peer pressure?

A
A teen lets her friends give her used makeup even though she is worried about passing germs.
B
A teen decides not to drink alcohol at a party even though she sees other people drinking.
C
A teen lets his friends know how much their support means to him even though he does not have to.
D
A teen decides to go to a party and makes some new friends there even though he did not think he would.
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Which driver would be considered driving under the influence?

A
Isaac is driving while smoking a cigarette.
B
Adelle is driving after trying illegal drugs at a party.
C
Sasha is driving after taking ibuprofen for her headache.
D
Mala is driving home after having a few sips of wine at dinner.
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The graph shows the effect of the number of passengers on the number of crashes per 10,000 trips.

Question illustration
A
about twice as likely
B
about three times as likely
C
about four times as likely
D
about five times as likely
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A study examined the relationship between the criminal offenses and the number of years in a gang.

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A
The longer someone is in a gang the more crimes committed.
B
The longer someone is in a gang, the harder it is to leave the group.
C
Individuals in a gang for one year have a hard time leaving the group.
D
Individuals in a gang for one year have a large risk of committing a crime.
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Why would a website for a for-profit organization most likely be an unreliable source for healthcare product information?

A
The organization is part of the government.
B
The organization is trying to sell the product
C
The organization does not try to make money.
D
The organization is part of an educational institution.

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