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Why is it important to be honest and straightforward with doctors?

A
so they can bill for the visit appropriately
B
so they can inform a patient’s parents correctly
C
so they will be able to discuss the case with other people
D
so they know what medications are safe and unsafe to prescribe
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How can families best achieve a positive effect on physical health?

A
by taking walks together
B
by going shopping together
C
by attending church together
D
by watching movies together
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Which scenario involves an individual who should seek medical advice?

A
Joel has abnormal drainage from his ears.
B
Drew feels exhausted after a long work week.
C
Jacob has a stomachache after eating Thanksgiving dinner.
D
Nick developed a headache while staring at the computer for hours.
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Which hygiene practice has both social and health benefits?

A
coloring hair
B
brushing teeth
C
wearing deodorant
D
disposing of toxins
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Zak is due for an annual health checkup. Which topic should he discuss with his doctor?

A
his grades at school
B
his aching tooth
C
his difficulty obtaining a job
D
his pain when using the restroom
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Why is it important to obtain medical screenings?

A
to detect disease
B
to find cures for disease
C
to use medical insurance coverage
D
to determine the risk of passing a disease to others
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Alicia is thinking of getting her tongue pierced. Which health risk should she keep in mind?

A
hearing loss
B
scarring
C
skin cancer
D
dizziness
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A teen starts keeping a regular sleep schedule and gets an adequate amount of sleep. Which result is the teen most likely to experience?

A
being more creative
B
developing more intelligence
C
retaining less from class
D
having a lower immunity to disease
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Nicholas’s parents have not visited a physician for a few years. Which statement accurately explains why his parents should get a medical exam?

A
Medical exams are always free of charge.
B
Medical exams can help people live longer lives.
C
Medical exams are mandatory for all employment.
D
Medical exams prevent people from ever becoming ill.
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Since Chloe’s family has a history of heart disease, Chloe decides to research heart disease on the Internet.Which statement describes an unreliable website?

A
The author has several degrees from accredited universities.
B
The page shares personal information with other agencies.
C
The date indicates that the information is current.
D
The organization is nonprofit and provides information on heart disease.
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Which information should be verified to ensure that a source of information about healthcare products and services is authentic and reliable?

A
The source is current.
B
The source promises a miracle.
C
The source is supported by opinions.
D
The source has a catchy phrase.
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Chase has had difficulty sleeping recently and gets frequent sinus headaches. He discovered that he is squinting more when he reads. His grades at school have also been dropping.Which symptom might warrant a trip to an eye specialist?

A
difficulty sleeping
B
falling grades in school
C
frequent sinus headaches
D
squinting more while reading
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Rachel is feeling ill. Which symptom indicates that Rachel’s illness is related to her ear and that she should consult a doctor?

A
tooth sensitivity
B
neck or jaw pain
C
sensitivity to light
D
loss of balance
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Tania is a high school student who has been getting frequent headaches and is struggling to focus on print when she reads.What should she do?

A
tell her parents
B
ignore the symptoms
C
write about it in her diary
D
wait to see if it gets worse
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Sarah’s doctor recommends that she get an MRI to help diagnose the cause of her headaches. The doctor provides a list of MRI facilities. Which is an indicator that a facility is a poor choice for Sarah?

A
The facility has new, state-of-the-art equipment.
B
The facility is recommended by her family doctor.
C
The facility has been operating for more than five years.
D
The facility accepts most health insurance policies but not Sarah’s.
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Susan performs a breast self-exam each month. Which change might warrant a trip to a doctor for further testing?

A
losing fullness in breasts after weight loss
B
having occasional tenderness in breasts
C
experiencing occasional changes in breast size
D
feeling irregularities on the surface of the breast
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Jacque felt an unusual lump in his testicle. Which statement describes the most effective way for Jacque to talk to his parents?

A
Jacque should look it up on the Internet instead of asking his parents.
B
Jacque should be direct and explain what he is concerned about using “I” messages.
C
Jacque should avoid telling his parents and wait until his yearly physical in eight months.
D
Jacque should make up a story about a “friend’s” similar health concern and tell his parents.
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Ratosha is thinking about getting a flu shot. Which statement describes a positive influence on her decision-making process?

A
Her school nurse recommends the flu shot.
B
Her parents do not usually get flu shots.
C
Her best friend says that the flu shot made her sick.
D
She reads an article stating that flu shots are ineffective this year.
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What is peer pressure?

A
the strength of the bonds of friendship
B
the influence of others to behave in a certain way
C
the understanding that friendships revolve around social status
D
the need to influence the decisions of others
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Which shows the process of making informed healthcare decisions?

A
awareness—choices—results
B
awareness—results—choices
C
choices—awareness—results
D
results—choices—awareness

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