Cumulative Exam — Cumulative exam Answers

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Conflict resolution skills include which of the following?

A
disagreeing, arguing, talking, and making up
B
defining the problem, proposing solutions, and listening
C
arguing, asking questions, and consulting others
D
all of the above
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What distinguishes a heart attack from heart failure.

A
A heart attack results from poor blood flow, while heart failure involves a total interruption of blood flow.
B
Both heart attack and heart failure result in heart tissue death, but more tissue dies as a result of heart failure.
C
Heart tissue dies during a heart attack, while heart failure results in systemic oxygen deficiency.
D
Heart failure results in body tissues receiving such a high level of oxygen that it is toxic.
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Which statement BEST describes the process and steps one should know when being pregnant?

A
counting conception from the day one is conceived, going to the doctor after the first trimester, aim to deliver naturally
B
plan the pregnancy, start eating well prior to conception, find a doctor from the beginning
C
understand the stages of gestation, seek prenatal care and avoid tobacco and alcohol, know the stages of delivery
D
none of the above
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Genetic therapy and engineering __________.

A
have no value for our future
B
have been used for many years to prevent genetic diseases
C
are simple procedures that most doctors can perform
D
are controversial scientific procedures
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How can activities such as yoga and meditation serve as alternatives to drug use?

A
They are a nondrug means of altering one's state of mind.
B
They counteract the physical side effects of addiction.
C
They provide high levels of excitement for thrill seekers.
D
none of the above
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Peer pressure to smoke cigarettes is __________.

A
easy to overcome
B
more difficult when your close friends smoke
C
just a figment of your imagination
D
only present in high school
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Blisters are a sign of which classification of burn?

A
first-degree burn
B
second-degree burn
C
third-degree burn
D
none of the above
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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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Stress surrounds us on a daily basis. Which of the following statements BEST describes ways to reduce or handle stress?

A
Handling stress effectively involves ignoring stressors and remaining silent about stressful issues.
B
Handling stress effectively involves recognizing what your stressors are, developing healthy behaviors to minimize stress, and adopting positive coping skills.
C
Handling stress effectively involves recognizing what stressors are and visiting a psychologist weekly to discuss stressful issues.
D
Handling stress effectively involves doing whatever it takes to erase the stressful issue from your mind.
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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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The body needs fat for __________.

A
strengthening bones
B
building muscles
C
maintaining weight
D
transport of vitamins
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Which of the following statements does NOT describe the Dietary Guidelines?

A
Guidelines promote healthy eating habits.
B
Guidelines make allowances for dietary restrictions.
C
Guidelines are based on science.
D
Guidelines reduce the risk of major chronic diseases.
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If your doctor told you that you have strep throat, you could conclude that you are infected with which type of pathogen?

A
bacteria
B
fungi
C
protozoa
D
viruses
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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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Effective communication consists of __________.

A
verbal and nonverbal communication and speaking clearly and loudly
B
verbal communication and stereotyping
C
verbal and nonverbal communication and active listening skills
D
nonverbal communication and minimal interruptions
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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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In order to avoid peer pressure, it is important to recognize __________.

A
what peer pressure is and who the victims of peer pressure are
B
who is trouble, who is popular, and who will get you things in life
C
who to go to if you are being pressured
D
none of the above
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Which of the following statements BEST defines first aid?

A
First aid is treatment given at the time of an injury.
B
First aid is treatment given at the location of an injury.
C
First aid is treatment given at the time and location of an injury.
D
none of the above
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Which of the following BEST describes the possible impact of tobacco use on families?

A
Tobacco use can lead to financial difficulties.
B
Tobacco use can cause increased incidence of illness.
C
Tobacco use can lead to increased family conflict.
D
all of the above
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Which of the following risks is the least likely to affect an individual who has been smoking for only a few months?

A
lung cancer
B
shortness of breath
C
yellowing teeth
D
reduced sense of smell

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