Gang Violence — Unit test Answers

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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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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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Which plan helps people prepare for and respond to an emergency?

A
financial plan
B
government plan
C
containment plan
D
reconstruction plan
4

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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What should countries across the world limit to prevent the spread of malaria?

A
food that is undercooked
B
bites from infected insects
C
contact with infected birds
D
contaminated drinking water
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Which community benefits most from a community health program?

A
one with many men
B
one with few grocery stores
C
one with few homeless people
D
one with many migrant workers
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Quinn witnesses drug dealing and other gang-related criminal activities in his neighborhood. What is the best way for him to avoid becoming a participant?

A
Skip school to avoid gang members.
B
Ask for a ride home if he feels threatened by a gang member.
C
Wear gang colors to blend in with members in the community.
D
Listen to music and ignore gang-related crimes when walking to school.
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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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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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A town is severely affected by water pollution following a natural disaster. Toilets are backed up and clean drinking water is scarce.Which step can the local health department take to help?

A
Set up a health clinic to treat waterborne diseases.
B
Work with governments in other countries to stop water pollution.
C
Stop all services that provide water to individual homes in the town.
D
Monitor and report any sudden outbreaks of water-related diseases.
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Rachel cut herself and is bleeding heavily. How should she responsibly handle her injury?

A
She may be seriously injured and should call 911 to get help.
B
Try tending to the injury herself.
C
Conceal the injury unless it gets worse.
D
Reach out to peers to help treat the injury.
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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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Sonu is married and has two children. He has been a gang member for much of his life. How does this fact most likely impact his family?

A
His family members fear losing Sonu at an early age.
B
His family members have many friendships within their community.
C
His children want to go to college to get away from home.
D
His children feel more stable because of the gang membership.
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How can drivers share the road responsibly?

A
by signaling their intentions
B
by driving aggressively
C
by always taking the right of way
D
by staying close to other cars
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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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Which effect is most closely linked to cocaine use?

A
increased drowsiness while driving
B
decreased coordination while driving
C
decreased reaction rate while driving
D
increased aggressiveness while driving
18

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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Sam is about to perform the Heimlich maneuver on a choking woman. He stands behind her and has her sit on a chair in front of him.Is this the correct position for the woman?

A
No, she should be standing.
B
No, she should be lying down.
C
No, she should be sitting on Sam’s right side.
D
No, she should be sitting on Sam’s left side.
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Why do AED pads need to be placed one inch away from jewelry or pacemakers?

A
The metals will melt and spread in the body if the AED is placed closer.
B
The metals will heat up and cause skin burns if the AED is placed closer.
C
Electricity cannot travel through metals if the AED is placed closer.
D
Electricity will make the heart beat faster if the AED is placed closer.

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