Common Noncommunicable Diseases — Unit test Answers

Which statement BEST describes how cancers are classified? A. Cancers are classified according to the type of tissue they affect. B. Cancers are classified according to the rate at which they grow. C. Cancers are classified by how many organs they affect. D. Cancers are classified by the size of the cells that are involved. Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

Which of the following is NOT a true statement about noncommunicable diseases? A. Noncommunicable diseases are responsible for many deaths. B. Noncommunicable diseases cause the body systems to fail. C. Noncommunicable diseases can be transmitted from one person to another. D. Noncommunicable diseases develop over time. Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

Which of the following individuals would be at the greatest risk for bacterial pneumonia? A. a 90-year-old grandmother B. a 30-year-old teacher C. a 45-year-old parent D. a 20-year-old college student Please select the best answer from the choices provide.d

Which of the following health services should communities NOT provide to prevent and treat communicable diseases? A. warn citizens of potential threats B. provide regulations for food and water supplies C. support communities with vaccinations and health clinics D. eliminate diseases by adding medicine to drinking water Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

Which bacterial STI causes more complications in women than in men?A.chlamydiaB.gonorrheaC.syphilisD.none of the above

Which of the following is a TRUE statement about curing STIs?A.Many STIs can be cured with proper treatment, but some can only be managed.B.All STIs can be cured with antibiotics and an aggressive treatment plan.C.Many STIs can't be cured with antibiotics or any other type of treatment.D.All STIs can only be managed through the use of antiviral drugs.

Vector contact involves contact with __________. A. an infected surface B. contaminated water C.an infected organism D. a carrier organism

An individual is infected with a pathogen that absorbs nutrients from its environment. In which category does this pathogen belong? A.bacteriaB.fungiC.protozoaD.virus

AIDS occurs when HIV destroys the immune system.

Doctors often advise a combination of treatments to eradicate an infection and treat symptoms.

When does treatment of HIV typically begin?

Which bacterial STI can attack vital organs in its final stage? A. chlamydia B. gonorrhea C. syphilis D. none of the above Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

Why can't most STIs be transmitted through casual contact with people or contaminated objects?

What is used to treat HIV/AIDS? A. antiretroviral medications B. chemotherapy C. blood transfusions D. antibiotics Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

Which of the following factors can influence the development and progression of noncommunicable diseases?A.diet choicesB.geneticsC.air qualityD.all of the above