First Aid — Unit test Answers

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When is it essential to report an incident to an adult?

A
when people are yelling
B
when weapons are present
C
when individuals cannot agree
D
when people are uncomfortable
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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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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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Which is an example of a healthy way to manage peer pressure?

A
Make decisions as quickly as possible.
B
Make friends in after-school sports or clubs.
C
Keep only one or two friends to avoid pressure.
D
Practice using submissive language when talking with friends.
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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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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.
9

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 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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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 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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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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George’s boss experienced cardiac arrest, which caused him to collapse and lose consciousness. He stopped breathing and his skin started to turn blue. George called 911.What should George do next to best assist his boss?

A
He should use an AED only.
B
He should perform CPR only.
C
He should wait for someone to get him an AED, and then perform CPR.
D
He should perform CPR first until someone brings him an AED.
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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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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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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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Katie’s grandmother has Alzheimer’s disease. Katie’s grandfather brings her a list of sources he found. Which source is most likely reliable?

A
a social media link to an article with citations written by a neurobiologist
B
a blog post that connects dementia to having chicken pox in childhood
C
a website for a company developing a new drug-based treatment for Alzheimer's
D
a social media page supervised by a person with Alzheimer's
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Which disease is caused by the body's immune system attacking healthy cells?

A
lupus
B
cancer
C
sickle cell disease
D
cardiovascular disease
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Two websites have differing information about high blood pressure. When comparing the websites, how can a person best determine which advice is more reputable?

A
It is endorsed by many users.
B
It is from a profitable company.
C
It has been used for many years.
D
It includes a citation for all data.

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