Unit Test — Unit test Answers

New research on the treatment of communicable diseases is important because bacteria and viruses can become resistant to treatments. Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

Which of the following is a TRUE statement about the effects of STIs on one's health?A.In addition to the emotional trauma that an STI can cause, a person can suffer great mental disability as a result of an STI.B.The physical effects of an STI can be easily hidden because they generally only affect the genital area.C.If there are no symptoms of the STI, the person can still donate blood because the blood is only rarely affected.D.all of the above

When is the BEST time to be treated for an STI? A. Only after the symptoms of the STI begin to subside should a person seek treatment. B. When a person starts treatment makes no difference for most STIs. C. Only after first noticing a symptom of the STI should a person seek treatment. D. A person should seek treatment the first moment he or she suspects having an STI. Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

Stress is a factor that can influence the development and growth of cancer. Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

A student who has trouble hearing and must have a written copy of class lectures in order to participate in class is considered to have which of the following?A.vision disability B.activity limitationC.participation restrictionD.impairment

If you contract a contagious illness from being bitten by a mosquito, this would be considered contraction through __________. A. airborne contact B. surface contact C. direct contact D. vector contact Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

Which of the following statements is TRUE about noncommunicable diseases? A. Noncommunicable diseases pose very little life risk. B. Noncommunicable diseases are easy to detect because the symptoms are always present. C. Noncommunicable diseases cannot be transmitted from one person to another. D. Noncommunicable diseases develop only at birth. Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

If you wanted to reduce your risk of contracting a communicable disease you could __________. A. take steps to reduce your immune health B. avoid touching your shoes or clothing C. wash your hands often D. start smoking Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

When it comes to cholesterol, it is better to have __________.A.more cholesterolB.more LDLC.a high ratio of LDL to HDLD.more HDL

What is the impact of arteriosclerosis?A.inefficient blood flowB.increased artery elasticityC.arterial plaque depositionD.reduced blood clotting

Chemotherapy uses __________ to destroy cancer cells. A. radiation B. hormones C. drugs D. surgery Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

Which of the following is a TRUE statement regarding the discrimination those with HIV/AIDS face? A. Infected persons are subject to harassment at work. B. Infected persons are generally accepted by society. C. Infected persons are the source of HIV misinformation. D. Infected persons are given substantial educational scholarships. Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

Select the description that would represent a pathogen that would be considered a virus. A. genetic material that is surrounded by a protein coat and uses a host cell to reproduce B. a single-celled organism that infects animals and plants C. an organism that feeds off others in order to gain its nutrients D. a single-celled organism that can be a parasite Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

Can a person be exposed to HIV by hugging or shaking hands with an infected person?A.yes, because the virus can be transmitted through sweatB.no, because none of the bodily fluids that carry the virus are on the surface of the skinC.no, not if the skin is completely coveredD.yes, so you can't ever be too safe

When is the BEST time to be tested for HIV?A.immediately after possible exposureB.two to three weeks after possible exposureC.approximately eight weeks after possible exposure to the virusD.three months after possible exposure

Which of the following terms is NOT used to refer to white blood cells? A. T Cell B. Phagocyte C. Platelet D. B Cell Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

When can HIV NOT be passed from mother to infant?A.during pregnancyB.during deliveryC.while breast-feedingD.when sharing utensils

When did the first AIDS treatment program start in Africa?A.1996B.1999C.2001D.2002

Women of childbearing age are more likely to develop autoimmune diseases than men of a similar age. Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

Cancer affecting bone marrow or blood is called __________. A. carcinoma B. leukemia C. lymphoma D. sarcoma Please select the best answer from the choices provided.