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Rachel is feeling ill. Which symptom indicates that Rachel's illness is related to her ear and that she should consult a doctor?
tooth sensitivity
neck or jaw pain
sensitivity to light
loss of balance
loss of balance
Claire is going to an eye exam. Which condition will she most likely be tested for as part of a routine exam?
allergies
glaucoma
blood conditions
cavities
glaucoma
Which communication skill is most useful for medical professionals?
having good note-taking skills
providing correct diagnoses all the time
being straightforward and specific with instructions
asking a limited number of questions
being straightforward and specific with instructions
Jacque felt an unusual lump in his testicle. Which statement describes the most effective way for Jacque to talk to his parents?
Jacque should look it up on the Internet instead of asking his parents.
Jacque should be direct and explain what he is concerned about using "I" messages.
Jacque should avoid telling his parents and wait until his yearly physical in eight months.
Jacque should make up a story about a "friend's" similar health concern and tell his parents.
Jacque should be direct and explain what he is concerned about using "I" messages.
Anthony is going to his doctor to discuss a specific concern. While speaking with his doctor, what should he make sure to do?
He should respond to the doctor's questions with brief answers.
He should not disclose information about drugs that he uses.
He should remember that what he shares with his doctor is private.
He should speak about his one specific concern and no other medical issues.
He should remember that what he shares with his doctor is private.
Susan performs a breast self-exam each month. Which change might warrant a trip to a doctor for further testing?
losing fullness in breasts after weight loss
having occasional tenderness in breasts
experiencing occasional changes in breast size
feeling irregularities on the surface of the breast
feeling irregularities on the surface of the breast
Nicholas's parents have not visited a physician for a few years. Which statement accurately explains why his parents should get a medical exam?
Medical exams are always free of charge.
Medical exams can help people live longer lives.
Medical exams are mandatory for all employment.
Medical exams prevent people from ever becoming ill.
Medical exams can help people live longer lives.
Which describes the typical procedure during a dental cleaning?
scale—polish—floss
floss—scale—polish
polish—floss—scale
floss—polish—scale
scale—polish—floss
Tania is a high school student who has been getting frequent headaches and is struggling to focus on print when she reads. What should she do?
tell her parents
ignore the symptoms
write about it in her diary
wait to see if it gets worse
tell her parents
Polina has been experiencing ear drainage for several days and is having hearing problems but does not have any pain. She is scheduled to see her doctor later today.
What will her doctor most likely determine is the cause of her symptoms?
deafness
ear infection
earwax buildup
ruptured eardrum
ruptured eardrum
Isabella's current cardiologist is moving to a different state, so Isabella found a new cardiologist. Which is an indicator that the new cardiologist is a poor choice?
The cardiologist is a specialist in the field.
The cardiologist takes most forms of insurance.
The cardiologist has been in practice for 10 years.
The cardiologist is not recommended by her current cardiologist.
The cardiologist is not recommended by her current cardiologist.
Why would a website for a for-profit organization most likely be an unreliable source for healthcare product information?
The organization is part of the government.
The organization is trying to sell the product
The organization does not try to make money.
The organization is part of an educational institution.
The organization is trying to sell the product
Joshua is researching diabetes treatments online. Which criteria indicate that the provider of this information is likely a reliable source? Check all that apply.
The provider is on a for-profit website.
The provider is on a nonprofit website.
The provider is the seller of the product.
The provider is on the insurance company's website.
The provider will not profit from the purchase.
The provider is on a nonprofit website.
The provider is on the insurance company's website.
The provider will not profit from the purchase.
What characteristic should a person look for when purchasing a health product or service?
It uses attractive advertising.
It is of superior quality.
It is used by celebrities.
It is the cheapest on the market.
It is of superior quality.
Evander is competing in a bodybuilding competition and wants to gain extra muscle. He is searching for information about products to help him. Which question should Evander ask to determine whether the information is reliable?
Is the product cheap?
Is the source credible?
Does the information promise fast results?
Does the product claim to be a miracle drug?
Is the source credible?
Tessa's friend Milo offers her a ride home. Tessa does not like riding with Milo. He insists that everyone wear a seat belt, and he listens to classical music. He drives a small car, and usually texts while driving. Why should Tessa refuse Milo's offer?
Milo texts while driving.
Milo listens to classical music.
Milo drives a small car.
Milo insists that everyone wear a seat belt.
Milo texts while driving.
When should a person use collaborative decision-making?
when a lack of understanding exists
when a lot of information is available
when the needed financial resources are available
when a person can overcome barriers independently
when a lack of understanding exists
Hudson is shopping for a glucose monitor for his grandmother. Where will Hudson likely find the most reliable information when evaluating monitors to purchase?
a product's website
the health department
a magazine advertisement
the social media site of a person with diabetes
the health department
Which step of the decision-making process comes last when selecting healthcare products?
Identify alternatives to the healthcare product.
Gather information about the healthcare product.
Make a decision about which healthcare product to purchase.
Review the decision about the healthcare product.
Review the decision about the healthcare product.
What does a website ending with .org most likely indicate?
for-profit organization
nonprofit organization
government organization
educational institution
nonprofit organization
How can a school most effectively raise awareness of bike-helmet safety?
by holding a bike-helmet-awareness event
by hosting a talk about bike helmets at a retirement home
by expelling students who do not wear bike helmets
by encouraging students to walk instead of riding bikes
by holding a bike-helmet-awareness event
How does identifying areas of need affect community health?
It focuses policy changes.
It increases public conflict.
It reduces chronic illnesses.
It replaces existing leaders.
It focuses policy changes.
How are medical providers most likely to be grouped in searches?
by cost
by specialty
by availability
by competence
by specialty
How should someone best use volunteer time to encourage exercise in the community?
Lift weights at a community fitness center.
Work to create a jogging trail at a local park.
Distribute surveys about exercise at schools.
Watch how many people are exercising in public areas.
Work to create a jogging trail at a local park.
How could a person communicate directly with leaders about community health issues?
by agreeing to be interviewed on a local radio station
by participating in a town hall meeting for legislators
by talking to family members about health issues
by making an appointment with a family physician
by participating in a town hall meeting for legislators
Which medical professional or service treats severe medical needs?
emergency room
pregnancy center
medical specialist
general practitioner
emergency room
Which government organization is responsible for improving health through access to health services?
National Institutes of Health (NIH)
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
National Center for Biotechnology Information (NCBI)
Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA)
Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA)
Which improvement is most likely to occur if a school implements a health program?
lower rates of allergies
fewer days missed due to illness
eliminated risk of measles
more referrals of students to hospitals
fewer days missed due to illness
What can limit access to health care services?
low rates of obesity
lack of interpretation services
fewer concerns about finances
fewer family physicians than specialists
lack of interpretation services
Which strategy is part of the campaign to reduce tobacco use?
creating school education programs
preventing the sale of tobacco
ignoring tobacco advertising
advertising tobacco alternatives
preventing the sale of tobacco
What is one reason it is important to wear a seat belt?
Airbags are designed to work with seat belts.
Airbags will not deploy unless seat belts are used.
Seat belts prevent all fatalities in a car accident.
Seat belts prevent all minor injuries in a collision.
Airbags are designed to work with seat belts.
Xavier's brother is driving him to school when they encounter freezing rain. The roads are slick, and his brother looks tense. What should Xavier do?
Yell at his brother if they start to slide.
Tell his brother how to drive on the icy road.
Tightly grip the dashboard in case they crash.
Contain his reaction in this stressful situation.
Contain his reaction in this stressful situation.
What is one reason a person should avoid texting while driving?
It is a quick way to communicate.
It uses too much data.
It is illegal to text and drive in most states.
It is a convenient way to relay information.
It is illegal to text and drive in most states.
About how many times more likely is a 17-year-old driver to crash with three passengers than with one passenger?
about twice as likely
about three times as likely
about four times as likely
about five times as likely
about three times as likely
Which is one responsibility of good passengers?
entertaining the driver
telling the driver what to do
finding good music to listen to
containing reactions in stressful situations
containing reactions in stressful situations
According to the three-second rule, what does it take drivers approximately three seconds to do?
make a decision to act to avoid a hazard
mentally process the steps to avoid a hazard
recognize the danger in a hazardous situation
scan their memories about hazardous situations
mentally process the steps to avoid a hazard
Sachi drives to school every morning. What should Sachi stop doing once she starts driving her vehicle?
texting her friends
checking her surroundings
using turn signals
checking the mirrors
texting her friends
How might peer passengers negatively influence driving?
by encouraging speeding
by serving as good copilots
by keeping their voices down
by helping the driver pay for gas
by encouraging speeding
In which situation is a driver considered to be under the influence?
The person is driving while using illegal drugs.
The person is driving while drinking a caffeinated beverage.
The person is driving with less than the legal limit of blood alcohol.
The person is driving after taking over-the-counter medication.
The person is driving while using illegal drugs.
Which is a possible restriction of drivers under the age of 18?
They cannot drive during the weekend.
They cannot have any passengers under 18 years of age.
They cannot drive between 12:30 a.m. and 5:00 a.m. without a parent.
They must be accompanied by at least two people.
They cannot drive between 12:30 a.m. and 5:00 a.m. without a parent.
Jules has significant pain and bleeding when he brushes his teeth. What should he tell his dentist at his upcoming appointment?
"My teeth hurt sometimes."
"My toothbrush is too hard."
"My teeth feel fine most of the time."
"When I brush, I feel pain and my gums bleed."
"When I brush, I feel pain and my gums bleed."
What is the first step of the decision-making process?
Identify alternatives.
Review the decision.
Identify the decision to be made.
Gather information about the decision.
Identify the decision to be made.
What is the primary consideration when choosing between the emergency room and urgent care?
which medical provider is closest
how long a person is willing to wait
whether it is during regular business hours
whether the condition is life-threatening
whether the condition is life-threatening
Alice is going to her primary care physician to get vaccinated. Which is a reason that Alice should choose to get vaccinated?
Vaccination reduces the chance of ever getting sick.
Vaccination prevents pathogens from entering the body.
Vaccination helps keep those who cannot be vaccinated safe.
Vaccination increases the chance that pathogens will be effective.
Vaccination helps keep those who cannot be vaccinated safe.
If you are looking for valid health information and resources on the Internet, which types of websites should you visit to find credible publishers? Select three options.
.com websites
.edu websites
.gov websites
.org websites
.net websites
.edu websites
.gov websites
.org websites
Why is speeding a major factor in accidents and road fatalities?
Speeding increases the number of distractions.
Speeding reduces travel time to the destination.
Speeding reduces the time a driver has to avoid a collision.
Speeding decreases the stopping distance required to avoid a collision.
Speeding reduces the time a driver has to avoid a collision.
Which service is provided by family physicians?
dental care
heart surgery
immunizations
newborn deliveries
immunizations
Which action is part of becoming involved in community health?
supporting regional health efforts
selecting reputable health providers
creating new health issues to address
traveling to new regions to promote global health
supporting regional health efforts
Which types of organizations provide community health programs? Select three options.
schools
religious groups
employers
social clubs
insurance companies
schools
religious groups
employers
Which peer passenger is negatively influencing driving?
Oliver quickly buckles his seat belt.
Lachlan tells the driver to hurry up.
Jasmine helps the driver with directions.
Zoe talks quietly with her friend in the backseat.
Lachlan tells the driver to hurry up.
Why are teens more likely to be involved in serious crashes than adults are?
They underestimate dangerous situations.
They cannot understand basic driving rules.
They are not distracted by their cell phones.
They drive at speeds based on road conditions.
They underestimate dangerous situations.
Jason is concerned about some health problems. Which symptoms indicate that he should consult a dentist?
dry mouth
sore throat
chapped lips
persistent cough
dry mouth
Jerrod is concerned that he may have cancer, so he is planning to see a doctor. Which quality should Jerrod's doctor have?
His doctor should be in a group practice.
His doctor should be a cardiac specialist.
His doctor should be certified in a foreign country.
His doctor should have been practicing medicine for at least six years.
His doctor should have been practicing medicine for at least six years.
Which is a type of self-exam that should be conducted at home to potentially identify early signs of disease?
cavity
cancer
testicular
glaucoma
testicular
Which driving habit should drivers practice in order to stay safe on the road?
checking email
listening to music
opening snack food
minimizing distractions
minimizing distractions
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