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Common Noncommunicable Diseases — Cumulative exam Answers

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Joe is a counselor at a summer camp for children ages eight to 10. During an activity, one of the campers slipped and hit his head. Joe immediately checked for consciousness, and found that the boy was not breathing.

A
Call 9-11.
B
Do compressions.
C
Do compressions while calling 9-1-1.
D
Do gentle rescue breathing while calling 9-1-1.
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A PTA-sponsored program on alcohol awareness is an example of __________.

A
community-based education
B
government-sponsored education
C
federally funded education
D
nonprofit organization activities
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The grieving process is __________.

A
the same for all people
B
more effective when you have a strong support system
C
more effective when you don't think about the loss
D
only important for those with a weak emotional state
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Which of the following BEST describes the process of developing and maintaining a strong family relationship?

A
avoid conflict as much as possible, avoid communicating negative feelings, learn to live with people's differences
B
seek professional counseling regularly, hold regular family meetings, avoid being too sensitive or dramatic
C
develop strong family foundations, accept change, develop healthy conflict resolution skills
D
none of the above
5

The FDA protects the US public from __________.

A
drugs smuggled across the border
B
harmful prescription and OTC medications
C
paying too much for medicine
D
medications that can form addictions
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The key personal decisions that can influence your personal safety while exercising are __________.

A
making sure to replace lost fluids before, during, and after exercise
B
preparing for exercise in extreme temperatures
C
choosing when, where, and how to exercise
D
all of the above
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Which statement BEST describes common communicable diseases?

A
Most communicable diseases are either bacterial or viral and infect the respiratory tract.
B
All communicable diseases are viruses that cause pneumonia.
C
Most communicable disease are bacteria and viruses that infect the intestinal tract.
D
All communicable diseases are bacteria that grow in the respiratory tract.
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Which of the following statements is an effect that drug use can have on society?

A
Drug use increases pollution.
B
Drug use leads to an increase in criminal activity.
C
Drug use increases the spread of disease.
D
All of the above
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Lisa's grandmother was recently diagnosed with heart disease. Her doctor told her she should have some body composition testing done to determine if her body composition is putting her at a greater risk of this condition. She is on a tight budget. Which of the following is the easiest and least expensive test for her to start with?

A
waist circumference
B
MRI
C
hydrostatic weighing
D
none of the above
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Which of the following is NOT a way to transmit STIs?

A
through pregnancy
B
indirectly touching sex organs
C
sharing a dinner utensil
D
exposure to an open sore
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Why is choking considered an emergency situation? Check all that apply.because it may block the flow of air in the bodybecause it activates chemical reactions in the bodybecause it may cut the flow of oxygen to the brainbecause it activates the temperature imbalancesbecause it may cause irregular activity in the heart

A
because it may block the flow of air in the body
B
because it activates chemical reactions in the body
C
because it may cut the flow of oxygen to the brain
D
because it activates the temperature imbalances
E
because it may cause irregular activity in the heart
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Alcohol usage can affect the development of an adolescent's brain and can have long-term damaging effects on intellectual capacities.

A
T
B
F
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What is the most important step in prioritizing goals?

A
determining categories for various goals
B
deciding what is most important
C
writing a list of goals
D
having multiple tasks lined up for each goal
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When can a person infected with HIV expect to notice symptoms of the virus?

A
more than likely, within days of exposure
B
always within a few weeks after exposure
C
typically, four months after exposure
D
typically, but not always, within a few weeks after infection
15

STIs affect the health of the body only and do not affect the mind beyond the emotional trauma they may cause.

A
T
B
F
16

Which of the following is NOT an accurate description of what nutrition is responsible for?

A
normal functioning of only a few organs
B
growth
C
production of energy
D
maintenance of life
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Which of the following results from an uncontrollable growth of abnormal cells?

A
complex disease
B
chromosomal disease
C
single-gene disease
D
immune disorder
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The most common ways to treat cancer include __________.

A
chemotherapy, radiation, and surgery
B
immunotherapy, radiation, and hormone therapy
C
hormone therapy, surgery, and radiation
D
radiation, chemotherapy and immunotherapy
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The Sun is the source of __________.

A
all energy for your body
B
ultraviolet radiation that can cause cancer
C
oxygen, which supports our breathing
D
none of the above
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Rachel wants to improve her body composition by reducing her BMI. She swims with her friends after school two days a week and eats a well-balanced diet. What else should she do to ensure that she properly applies all the necessary FITT principles in her plan?

A
She should add more cardiovascular training and weight training to her exercise routine and eat several low-calorie meals throughout the day.
B
She should increase her swimming workouts to five days a week and eat a high-calorie diet that equals 2,500 calories.
C
She should add a few days of weight training to her exercise routine and consume 4,000 calories a day.
D
She should eat a high-protein, low-carbohydrate diet and add five days of weight training to her exercise routine.

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