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Personal Hygiene and Health Answers

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What does a website ending with .org most likely indicate?

A
for-profit organization
B
nonprofit organization
C
government organization
D
educational institution
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When should a person use collaborative decision-making?

A
when a lack of understanding exists
B
when a lot of information is available
C
when the needed financial resources are available
D
when a person can overcome barriers independently
3

What characteristic should a person look for when purchasing a health product or service?

A
It uses attractive advertising.
B
It is of superior quality.
C
It is used by celebrities.
D
It is the cheapest on the market.
4

Joshua is researching diabetes treatments online. Which criteria indicate that the provider of this information is likely a reliable source? Check all that apply.The provider is on a for-profit website.The provider is on a nonprofit website.The provider is the seller of the product.The provider is on the insurance company’s website.The provider will not profit from the purchase.

A
The provider is on a for-profit website.
B
The provider is on a nonprofit website.
C
The provider is the seller of the product.
D
The provider is on the insurance company’s website.
E
The provider will not profit from the purchase.
5

Isabella’s current cardiologist is moving to a different state, so Isabella found a new cardiologist. Which is an indicator that the new cardiologist is a poor choice?

A
The cardiologist is a specialist in the field.
B
The cardiologist takes most forms of insurance.
C
The cardiologist has been in practice for 10 years.
D
The cardiologist is not recommended by her current cardiologist.
6

Ratosha is thinking about getting a flu shot. Which statement describes a positive influence on her decision-making process?

A
Her school nurse recommends the flu shot.
B
Her parents do not usually get flu shots.
C
Her best friend says that the flu shot made her sick.
D
She reads an article stating that flu shots are ineffective this year.
7

Which benefit results from making informed healthcare decisions?

A
Every potential health issue is prevented.
B
Individuals are empowered to take responsibility.
C
Access to ever-changing information is limited.
D
The freedom to make individual choices about care is reduced.
8

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.
9

Hudson is shopping for a glucose monitor for his grandmother. Where will Hudson likely find the most reliable information when evaluating monitors to purchase?

A
a product’s website
B
the health department
C
a magazine advertisement
D
the social media site of a person with diabetes
10

Which step of the decision-making process comes last when selecting healthcare products?

A
Identify alternatives to the healthcare product.
B
Gather information about the healthcare product.
C
Make a decision about which healthcare product to purchase.
D
Review the decision about the healthcare product.

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