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How do disease prevention programs try to reduce cardiovascular disease?

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Disease prevention programs try to reduce cardiovascular disease by making improvements to the environment and by promoting heart healthy lifestyles. Programs also place a lot of emphasis on prevention and public awareness.

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Why is it important to understand the different types health professionals?

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Knowing what each healthcare professional does will help people select the right professional for their problem, which can lead to a quicker diagnosis, treatment, and recovery.

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How can an in-school program help prevent self-destructive behaviors among teens?

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Programs can offer information that the teens don't have. Programs can offer a source of social support. Programs can show teens that someone cares about them. Programs can mentor and tutor teens.

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Describe an instance where you would go to the emergency room instead of scheduling an appointment to see your primary care physician.

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Emergency room visits are preferred when someone's health is in immediate danger and immediate attention is necessary.

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Describe one reason that the demands on healthcare systems have increased in recent years?

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Demands on the healthcare system have increased in recent years for the following reasons: the population at large is aging, the average lifespan is longer, and there are more instances of chronic illness.

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How can an in-school program help prevent self-destructive behaviors among teens?

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HMO coverage has much more flexibility than PPO coverage. Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

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T
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F
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How do disease prevention programs try to reduce cardiovascular disease?

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Describe one reason that the demands on healthcare systems have increased in recent years?

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Why is it important to understand the different types health professionals?

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Describe an instance where you would go to the emergency room instead of scheduling an appointment to see your primary care physician.

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Prescription drugs account for 25% of all healthcare-related costs.

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Which of the following is NOT a duty a nurse would perform?

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Nurses provide ongoing care to patients.
B
Nurses help patients recover from conditions.
C
Nurses help patients maintain their health.
D
Nurses prescribe medicine to their patients.
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Julie needs to find a primary care physician. Which of the following processes would be the BEST for her to follow?

A
make a list of doctors, check on their skills, make an appointment
B
contact two or three doctors, research their skills, make a list of the ones you dislike
C
evaluate different doctors, contact other doctors, make a list of their skills
D
make a list of doctors, make an appointment, research their credentials
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Which type of medical insurance typically offers the least amount of flexibility in selecting a primary care physician?

A
HMO
B
PPO
C
POS
D
HSA

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