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Safety and Injury Prevention — Cumulative exam Answers

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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 often should people wash their hands to maintain good personal hygiene?

A
once per day
B
at least twice per week
C
whenever their hands are visibly dirty
D
whenever they touch unclean surfaces
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The average adult needs about 8 hours of sleep each night. When should teens go to bed relative to adults if they wake up at the same time?

A
1 to 2 hours earlier
B
20 to 30 minutes earlier
C
20 to 30 minutes later
D
1 to 2 hours later
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Which health risk is associated with tanning beds?

A
addiction
B
hepatitis
C
skin cancer
D
tetanus
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The average teen gets two to three hours less sleep each night than the recommended amount.Which is a possible outcome from this sleep shortage?

A
fewer arguments
B
more car accidents
C
increased immunity
D
lower stress levels
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Which materials come together to form plaque? Select three options.salivamucusbacteriatoothpastefood particles

A
saliva
B
mucus
C
bacteria
D
toothpaste
E
food particles
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Which is an uncontrollable risk factor that puts individuals at more risk for contracting a disease?

A
age
B
diet
C
physical fitness
D
personal hygiene
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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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Which service do most community health centers provide?

A
child care
B
meal preparation
C
medical research
D
mental health treatment
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Rachel is feeling ill. Which symptom indicates that Rachel’s illness is related to her ear and that she should consult a doctor?

A
tooth sensitivity
B
neck or jaw pain
C
sensitivity to light
D
loss of balance
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Which disease may be caused by an unhealthy lifestyle?

A
osteoporosis
B
sickle cell disease
C
Huntington’s disease
D
lupus
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Which risk is common with both tanning and tattoos?

A
cancer
B
hepatitis
C
irritation
D
allergic reaction
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Which is a factor that influences the onset of type 2 diabetes?

A
ingestion of gluten
B
presence of microbes
C
alcohol intake
D
insulin resistance
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Madison is thinking about having sex with her boyfriend. She has identified that a decision should be made about which birth control method to use. What should be the next step in her decision-making process?

A
She needs to buy the first type of birth control that becomes available to her.
B
She needs to decide which birth control to use based on what she already knows.
C
She needs to identify birth control alternatives based on what she can remember.
D
She needs to gather information about different types of birth control methods.
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How can a person best reduce the risk of sustaining permanent injuries?

A
Wear protective clothing while sleeping at home.
B
Secure a seat belt only when riding in the front seat.
C
Wear a cracked bicycle helmet while riding a bicycle.
D
Put away guns in a lockbox that is secure and in a discrete location.
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For which locations does the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) enforce safety?

A
kitchens in private homes
B
backyard farms
C
community malls
D
personal art studios
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How could a person communicate directly with leaders about community health issues?

A
by agreeing to be interviewed on a local radio station
B
by participating in a town hall meeting for legislators
C
by talking to family members about health issues
D
by making an appointment with a family physician
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Which part of the immune system is a physical barrier?

A
skin
B
tears
C
mucus
D
stomach acid
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Polina has been experiencing ear drainage for several days and is having hearing problems but does not have any pain. She is scheduled to see her doctor later today.What will her doctor most likely determine is the cause of her symptoms?

A
deafness
B
ear infection
C
earwax buildup
D
ruptured eardrum
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As treatment for his disease, Ven is avoiding tobacco and alcohol, eating calcium-rich foods, and lifting weights. Which disease is he most likely being treating for?

A
cancer
B
osteoporosis
C
type 2 diabetes
D
cardiovascular disease

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