Unit Test — Cumulative exam Answers

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Which is a reason for using good hygiene practices?

t
to avoid social problems
t
to gain better sleep
t
to improve communication
t
to increase alertness
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What sleep disorder requires a medical specialist?

d
drowsiness
b
bad dreams
s
sleep apnea
g
going to bed late
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Which step is first in the decision-making process?

A
taking action
B
weighing the evidence
C
identifying the decision
D
considering the alternatives
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Which is a personal challenge that most likely makes a person inclined to join a gang?

A
having low self-esteem
B
having abusive family members
C
having poor school attendance
D
having friends who discuss gang life
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Which term refers to defined expectations of men or women in a culture?

g
gender roles
b
belief system
p
peer pressure
r
religious doctrines
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How can a person stay informed during a wildfire?

A
call friends in other areas for news
B
drive around the area looking for fires
C
ask neighbors what information they have
D
listen to announcements from local authorities
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Which condition is caused by pathogens?

A
migraines
B
sore muscles
C
athlete’s foot
D
mental illness
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Jules has significant pain and bleeding when he brushes his teeth. What should he tell his dentist at his upcoming appointment?

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“My teeth hurt sometimes.”
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“My toothbrush is too hard.”
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“My teeth feel fine most of the time.”
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“When I brush, I feel pain and my gums bleed.”
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Why is speeding a major factor in accidents and road fatalities?

A
Speeding increases the number of distractions.
B
Speeding reduces travel time to the destination.
C
Speeding reduces the time a driver has to avoid a collision.
D
Speeding decreases the stopping distance required to avoid a collision.
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Which disease is related to a malfunctioning pancreas?

A
lupus
B
type 2 diabetes
C
sickle cell disease
D
Huntington’s disease
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Jerrod is concerned that he may have cancer, so he is planning to see a doctor. Which quality should Jerrod’s doctor have?

H
His doctor should be in a group practice.
H
His doctor should be a cardiac specialist.
H
His doctor should be certified in a foreign country.
H
His doctor should have been practicing medicine for at least six years.
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Which factors indicate that a gang is present in a community? Select three options.

A
An organized group commits criminal activity.
B
A group of people wears the same-colored clothing.
C
Police list the isolated crimes of two different people.
D
A group of people meets up occasionally at the local park.
E
Groups with unique names rule different regions of the community.
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What is the first step of the decision-making process?

A
Identify alternatives.
B
Review the decision.
C
Identify the decision to be made.
D
Gather information about the decision.
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Which health consequence is most likely to result from air pollution?

A
cholera
B
asbestosis
C
decreased intelligence
D
typhoid
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Which is the best choice for avoiding gang involvement?

A
Select friends who sometimes skip school.
B
Spend time with friends who listen to their parents.
C
Avoid time with friends and spend a lot of time alone.
D
Spend time with friends who minimize alcohol abuse.

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