Which positive lifestyle choice can reduce the risk of developing noncommunicable diseases Quizlet

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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

D. so they know what medications are safe and unsafe to prescribe

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

B. one with few grocery stores

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.

C. He loses consciousness.

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.

B. Ask for a ride home if he feels threatened by a gang member.

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

D. his pain when using the restroom

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.

C. It provides information and support for members to reach their goals.

Which behavior is considered molestation?

A. sex with a minor
B. forced sex with a marriage partner
C. sex with a person who has passed out
D. forced sex with a person with a physical disability

A. sex with a minor

Which may increase a person's risk for joining a gang, despite location or background?

A. attending a poorly performing school
B. being exposed to media that glorifies crime
C. having family members involved in gang activity
D. having a history of a mental health disorder

C. having family members involved in gang activity

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

B. bites from infected insects

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.

A. She may be seriously injured and should call 911 to get help.

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

A. applying sunscreen

Julio and Vanessa are on their first date when Julio pressures Vanessa to have sex. When she tells him no, he grabs her and kisses her anyway.

Which behavior does this scenario describe?

A. flirting
B. molestation
C. sexual assault
D. sexual harassment

C. sexual assault

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

A. what equipment to wear when spraying

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.

B. The metals will heat up and cause skin burns if the AED is placed closer.

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

B. washing their hands regularly

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.

D. People drive cars whenever they need to go somewhere.

Which disease is caused by the body's immune system attacking healthy cells?

A. lupus
B. cancer
C. sickle cell disease
D. cardiovascular disease

A. lupus

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.

A. Set up a health clinic to treat waterborne diseases.

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

B. by applying sunscreen with a minimal SPF

Which medical issue requires a medical specialist?

A. vaccination
B. pregnancy test
C. cancer diagnosis
D. blood pressure check

C. cancer diagnosis

Which is one method for detecting cancer?

A. receiving radiation
B. taking chemotherapy
C. doing proper self-exams
D. getting surgery

C. doing proper self-exams

Katerina was recently raped. Which effect will she most likely experience?

A. fear
B. shame
C. guilt
D. all of the above

D. all of the above

An industrial community has significant homelessness. The vaccination rate is low, and many people have chronic illnesses such as diabetes and depression.

Which issue in this community can most likely be addressed by a health center?

A. illness due to industrial toxins
B. access to public transportation
C. access to jobs at local businesses
D. rates of poverty and homelessness

A. illness due to industrial toxins

Marina went to the doctor for stomach pain, diarrhea, and fever. She was diagnosed with food poisoning caused by salmonella. Several other students at her school also have gotten food poisoning from the same strain of salmonella.

Who will most likely investigate this potential outbreak?

A. local physicians
B. local restaurant owners
C. the Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
D. the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)

C. the Food and Drug Administration (FDA)

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

A. quitting smoking

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