Gang Violence — Cumulative exam Answers

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Rachel cut herself and is bleeding heavily. How should she responsibly handle her injury?

A
She may be seriously injured and should call 911 to get help.
B
Try tending to the injury herself.
C
Conceal the injury unless it gets worse.
D
Reach out to peers to help treat the injury.
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Why do AED pads need to be placed one inch away from jewelry or pacemakers?

A
The metals will melt and spread in the body if the AED is placed closer.
B
The metals will heat up and cause skin burns if the AED is placed closer.
C
Electricity cannot travel through metals if the AED is placed closer.
D
Electricity will make the heart beat faster if the AED is placed closer.
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Sheri often has colds. Which behavior can Sheri include in her life to boost her immune system?

A
quitting smoking
B
avoiding the sun
C
drinking more orange soda
D
sleeping less each night
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George’s boss experienced cardiac arrest, which caused him to collapse and lose consciousness. He stopped breathing and his skin started to turn blue. George called 911.What should George do next to best assist his boss?

A
He should use an AED only.
B
He should perform CPR only.
C
He should wait for someone to get him an AED, and then perform CPR.
D
He should perform CPR first until someone brings him an AED.
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What should countries across the world limit to prevent the spread of malaria?

A
food that is undercooked
B
bites from infected insects
C
contact with infected birds
D
contaminated drinking water
6

Which disease is caused by the body's immune system attacking healthy cells?

A
lupus
B
cancer
C
sickle cell disease
D
cardiovascular disease
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A business owner would like to offer safety training for pesticide application. Which topic should be addressed in this training?

A
what equipment to wear when spraying
B
what the costs are of purchasing pesticide spray
C
how personnel will monitor all workplace behavior
D
where to report safe behaviors and conditions
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Which activity does a local health department perform when providing health and environmental services?

A
ensuring the safety of medicines worldwide
B
providing national health guidelines
C
overseeing day-to-day health issues in a county
D
providing funding for international health goals
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Which may increase a person’s risk for joining a gang, despite location or background?

A
attending a poorly performing school
B
being exposed to media that glorifies crime
C
having family members involved in gang activity
D
having a history of a mental health disorder
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Why is it important to obtain medical screenings?

A
to detect disease
B
to find cures for disease
C
to use medical insurance coverage
D
to determine the risk of passing a disease to others
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A town is severely affected by water pollution following a natural disaster. Toilets are backed up and clean drinking water is scarce.Which step can the local health department take to help?

A
Set up a health clinic to treat waterborne diseases.
B
Work with governments in other countries to stop water pollution.
C
Stop all services that provide water to individual homes in the town.
D
Monitor and report any sudden outbreaks of water-related diseases.
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Which positive lifestyle choice can reduce the risk of developing noncommunicable diseases?

A
applying sunscreen
B
using insect repellant
C
washing hands frequently
D
covering the mouth when sneezing
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By agreeing that all family members will meet at the city pool, the family emergency plan addressed which possibility?

A
evacuation and quick relocation
B
destruction and community panic
C
terrorism and coordinating response
D
separation and loss of communication
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Which hygiene practice has both social and health benefits?

A
coloring hair
B
brushing teeth
C
wearing deodorant
D
disposing of toxins
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Why is it important to be honest and straightforward with doctors?

A
so they can bill for the visit appropriately
B
so they can inform a patient’s parents correctly
C
so they will be able to discuss the case with other people
D
so they know what medications are safe and unsafe to prescribe
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An ad for a weight-loss supplement claims that people who use the supplement will lose 20 pounds in one month. This is based on a study conducted by the company. A statement in the fine print explains that the claims have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA).

A
If the supplement has not been evaluated by the FDA, it might not be safe.
B
Claims that are tested by many companies might still be biased.
C
Claims that show the dramatic results of the supplement cannot produce those results.
D
Claims that are tested only by the company selling the supplement are probably false.
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Quinn witnesses drug dealing and other gang-related criminal activities in his neighborhood. What is the best way for him to avoid becoming a participant?

A
Skip school to avoid gang members.
B
Ask for a ride home if he feels threatened by a gang member.
C
Wear gang colors to blend in with members in the community.
D
Listen to music and ignore gang-related crimes when walking to school.
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Alison and her dad are going on a hike. How can they best protect themselves from sun exposure?

A
by wearing short-sleeved shirts and shorts
B
by applying sunscreen with a minimal SPF
C
by hiking in the middle of the day
D
by wearing protective clothing
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Sam is about to perform the Heimlich maneuver on a choking woman. He stands behind her and has her sit on a chair in front of him.Is this the correct position for the woman?

A
No, she should be standing.
B
No, she should be lying down.
C
No, she should be sitting on Sam’s right side.
D
No, she should be sitting on Sam’s left side.

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