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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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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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Samantha's urban community is blanketed with smog. Which statement best explains the reason for this poor air quality?

A
People crowd sidewalks as they walk to shopping malls.
B
People use underground subways for long-distance travel.
C
People ride bicycles to commute to work on a daily basis.
D
People drive cars whenever they need to go somewhere.
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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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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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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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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 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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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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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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Nandini drives Rylie to a friend’s house because Rylie does not have a driver’s license. At the friend’s house, Nandini drinks two beers, but she is not stumbling when she walks.What should Rylie do to get home?

A
Take the keys and drive Nandini home himself.
B
Let Nandini drive herself but catch a ride home with someone else.
C
Let Nandini drive him home since she is not stumbling when walking.
D
Take the keys and get a ride with someone who has not been drinking.
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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
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Which is an indication that a man might be choking?

A
He puts his hands on his stomach.
B
He has an increase in his body temperature.
C
He loses consciousness.
D
He experiences severe shivering.
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A business owner would like to offer safety training for pesticide application. Which topic should be addressed in this training?

A
what equipment to wear when spraying
B
what the costs are of purchasing pesticide spray
C
how personnel will monitor all workplace behavior
D
where to report safe behaviors and conditions
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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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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 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
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On his way home, John hears a tornado warning for his area.

A
drive away
B
chase the tornado
C
leave the vehicle and go to the top of a bridge
D
leave the vehicle and go to a low flat area
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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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