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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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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 is one method for detecting cancer?

A
receiving radiation
B
taking chemotherapy
C
doing proper self-exams
D
getting surgery
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How does a weight loss club effectively improve community health?

A
It requires members to lose a specific amount of weight.
B
It provides information and support for members to reach their goals.
C
It allows only those who are serious about making health improvements.
D
It makes other people feel bad that they are not making health changes.
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Sheri often has colds. Which behavior can Sheri include in her life to boost her immune system?

A
quitting smoking
B
avoiding the sun
C
drinking more orange soda
D
sleeping less each night
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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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Which positive lifestyle choice can reduce the risk of developing noncommunicable diseases?

A
applying sunscreen
B
using insect repellant
C
washing hands frequently
D
covering the mouth when sneezing
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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
10

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 medical issue requires a medical specialist?

A
minor cuts and bruises
B
pregnancy test
C
cancer diagnosis
D
blood pressure check
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Which measure can best help individuals lessen their chances of acquiring a disease?

A
resting throughout the day
B
washing their hands regularly
C
eating three meals a day
D
washing their clothes in cold water
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Alison and her dad are going on a hike. How can they best protect themselves from sun exposure?

A
by wearing short-sleeved shirts and shorts
B
by applying sunscreen with a minimal SPF
C
by hiking in the middle of the day
D
by wearing protective clothing
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Which activity does a local health department perform when providing health and environmental services?

A
ensuring the safety of medicines worldwide
B
providing national health guidelines
C
overseeing day-to-day health issues in a county
D
providing funding for international health goals
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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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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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An ad for a weight-loss supplement claims that people who use the supplement will lose 20 pounds in one month. This is based on a study conducted by the company. A statement in the fine print explains that the claims have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA).

A
If the supplement has not been evaluated by the FDA, it might not be safe.
B
Claims that are tested by many companies might still be biased.
C
Claims that show the dramatic results of the supplement cannot produce those results.
D
Claims that are tested only by the company selling the supplement are probably false.
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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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