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Making Informed Healthcare Decisions — Unit test Answers

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Jason is concerned about some health problems. Which symptoms indicate that he should consult a dentist?

A
dry mouth
B
sore throat
C
chapped lips
D
persistent cough
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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 term refers to defined expectations of men or women in a culture?

A
gender roles
B
belief system
C
peer pressure
D
religious doctrines
4

Which step can a person take to reduce the risks of tattoos and body piercings?

A
go to a more expensive tattoo shop
B
use a tattoo artist recommended by a friend
C
insist the tattoo artist use clean instruments
D
avoid tattooing visible areas of the body
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Which is one part of the immune system that helps protect the body from diseases?

A
mucus
B
skeleton
C
esophagus
D
fingernails
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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
8

If you are looking for valid health information and resources on the Internet, which types of websites should you visit to find credible publishers? Select three options.

A
.com websites
B
.edu websites
C
.gov websites
D
.org websites
E
.net websites
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Alice is going to her primary care physician to get vaccinated. Which is a reason that Alice should choose to get vaccinated?

A
Vaccination reduces the chance of ever getting sick.
B
Vaccination prevents pathogens from entering the body.
C
Vaccination helps keep those who cannot be vaccinated safe.
D
Vaccination increases the chance that pathogens will be effective.
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Which step of the decision-making process comes first when selecting healthcare service?

A
Identify alternatives to the healthcare service.
B
Identify the healthcare service decision to be made.
C
Gather information about the healthcare service.
D
Make a decision as to which healthcare service to use.
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Which disease is related to a malfunctioning pancreas?

A
lupus
B
type 2 diabetes
C
sickle cell disease
D
Huntington’s disease
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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?

A
“My teeth hurt sometimes.”
B
“My toothbrush is too hard.”
C
“My teeth feel fine most of the time.”
D
“When I brush, I feel pain and my gums bleed.”
13

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 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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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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Which is a reason for using good hygiene practices?

A
to avoid social problems
B
to gain better sleep
C
to improve communication
D
to increase alertness
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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?

A
His doctor should be in a group practice.
B
His doctor should be a cardiac specialist.
C
His doctor should be certified in a foreign country.
D
His doctor should have been practicing medicine for at least six years.
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What sleep disorder requires a medical specialist?

A
drowsiness
B
bad dreams
C
sleep apnea
D
going to bed late
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Which is a type of self-exam that should be conducted at home to potentially identify early signs of disease?

A
cavity
B
cancer
C
testicular
D
glaucoma

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