First Aid — Unit test Answers

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Which disorder is a single-gene disease?

A
osteoporosis
B
celiac disease
C
type 2 diabetes
D
Huntington’s disease
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Which kind of device helps people manage their health?

A
digital cookbook
B
wireless hot spot
C
handheld video game
D
digital blood glucose monitor
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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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first

I
Identify alternatives to the healthcare service.
I
Identify the healthcare service decision to be made.
G
Gather information about the healthcare service.
M
Make a decision as to which healthcare service to use.
5

What sleep disorder requires a medical specialist?

d
drowsiness
b
bad dreams
s
sleep apnea
g
going to bed late
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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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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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Jules has significant pain and bleeding when he brushes his teeth. What should he tell his dentist at his upcoming appointment?

“My teeth hurt sometimes.”
“My toothbrush is too hard.”
“My teeth feel fine most of the time.”
“When I brush, I feel pain and my gums bleed.”
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In which situation is it best to ask for help?

A
when making a decision is fairly easy
B
when the circumstances seem dangerous
C
when the possible outcomes are unclear
D
when communication is likely to resolve the problem
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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 one treatment that is recommended for people with sickle cell disease?

A
pacemaker implant
B
calcium supplements
C
bone marrow transplant
D
healthy diet and exercise
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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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To prepare for his quiz on CPR, Woo Jin listed the steps he learned in his online health class.1. Check for consciousness.2. Check for a pulse.3. Call 911.4. Perform 100–120 chest compressions per minute.5. Push hard and fast during compressions.6. Perform CPR until the person starts breathing or help comes.Woo Jin got 5 out of 6 on his quiz.

A
step 2, because you do not check for a pulse if you are not trained
B
step 3, because you call 911 only after five minutes of not breathing
C
step 5, because chest compressions should be hard and slow
D
step 6, because CPR is done only until the call to 911 is made
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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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