Technology and Health — Unit test Answers

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Which action is part of becoming involved in community health?

A
supporting regional health efforts
B
selecting reputable health providers
C
creating new health issues to address
D
traveling to new regions to promote global health
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What is the primary consideration when choosing between the emergency room and urgent care?

A
which medical provider is closest
B
how long a person is willing to wait
C
whether it is during regular business hours
D
whether the condition is life-threatening
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Nabila wants to work for her state health department. Which activity will she most likely participate in if she works there?

A
giving donations when disasters occur
B
providing preventative healthcare services
C
combating the global spread of infectious disease
D
contacting local nonprofits about environmental issues
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Jane’s younger siblings are due to get their vaccination shots, but they are nervous. Which statement would most likely convince them to get the required injections?

A
“Vaccination injections hurt a lot.”
B
“Vaccinations are required for school.”
C
“Vaccinations make you sick so that you do not get sick again.”
D
“Vaccinations keep you and people who cannot be vaccinated healthy.”
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Which highly communicable disease is considered a global health issue?

A
malaria
B
strep throat
C
athlete’s foot
D
common cold
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How are electronic medical records (EMRs) used?

A
to replace nurses and doctors in taking medical histories
B
to give diagnoses without the need for medical professionals
C
to help ensure access to clear and complete documentation
D
to share information between a primary physician and specialists
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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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Which service is provided by family physicians?

A
dental care
B
heart surgery
C
immunizations
D
newborn deliveries
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Raj is considering ways to lose weight. Which weight-loss activity should be classified as unsupported?

A
prescription weight loss drugs
B
exercise plans
C
eating vegetables
D
targeted fat removal
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Yasmin creates a brochure about sun safety. What information should she include in it?

A
Wear sunglasses to the beach only if they are on trend.
B
Always use a sunscreen that has an SPF of 30 or higher.
C
Apply sunscreen only to the face to reduce application time.
D
Head out during midday hours to get tan more quickly.
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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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How does a federal health agency most likely control health effects from asbestos exposure?

A
by monitoring the number of asbestosis cases that are recorded
B
by creating guidelines for people who work on constructing buildings
C
by opening a local clinic for people suffering from mesothelioma and other illnesses
D
by providing preventative health services to educate people about asbestos exposure
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Which is an example of telemedicine?

A
mobile clinics
B
health hotline
C
digital records
D
fitness tracker

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