Decision Making — Unit test Answers

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Which of the following is NOT an effective way of taking charge of your health and wellness?

A
participating in health education programs
B
advocating for your health and the health of others
C
following the advice of the media
D
becoming health literate
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An individual is a fifty-year-old smoker that lives in a highly polluted city, gets no exercise, eats fast food every day, and has a family history of lung cancer. Which of the following is an uncontrollable risk factor?

A
diet choice
B
heredity
C
smoking
D
lack of exercise
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Which of the following is the primary responsibility or focus of a medical doctor (M.D.)?

A
treat patients' symptoms
B
perform surgery on patients
C
treat patients holistically
D
focus on preventive care
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Taking impulsive action is the result of making decisions that require a lot of thought.

A
T
B
F
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Wellness is a goal for which we all should strive by improving each of the six dimensions of health. Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

A
T
B
F
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Overall health is related to a balance of the six dimensions of health.

A
T
B
F
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Overall, technology has had a beneficial effect on medical treatment.

A
T
B
F
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Personal hygiene is an important part of being a responsible person.

A
T
B
F
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Julie needs to find a primary care physician. Which of the following processes would be the BEST for her to follow?

A
make a list of doctors, check on their skills, make an appointment
B
contact two or three doctors, research their skills, make a list of the ones you dislike
C
evaluate different doctors, contact other doctors, make a list of their skills
D
make a list of doctors, make an appointment, research their credentials
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Explain how hereditary diseases are passed from one generation to another.

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Physical health refers to the degree of functionality of a person's body.

A
T
B
F
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Describe the major differences between a person with good wellness and one heading toward premature death.

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Why is it important to understand the different types health professionals?

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Describe internal factors of decision making.

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Identify the characteristics of a physically healthy person.

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