Preventative Medical and Dental Care Answers

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What is the primary role of communication in enhancing health?

A
Communication prevents a person from having cancer.
B
Communication helps medical staff determine a healthcare plan.
C
Communication ensures that a person will get great health care.
D
Communication prevents medical staff from misdiagnosing a condition.
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✔ is over 65 years old has a chronic medical condition is experiencing common flu symptoms

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is over 65 years old
B
has a chronic medical condition
C
is experiencing common flu symptoms
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✔ His family has a higher risk.His family has a lower risk. His family has the same risk as other Americans.

A
His family has a higher risk.
B
His family has a lower risk.
C
His family has the same risk as other Americans.
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They stayed about the same. They significantly increased.✔ They significantly declined.

A
They stayed about the same.
B
They significantly increased.
C
They significantly declined.
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According to this passage, which symptoms may be warning signs of skin cancer? Check all that apply.

A
a sore that does not heal
B
a painful sunburn
C
a mole that changes color
D
a birthmark that is large
E
a mole with an irregular outline
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Which statement best summarizes this passage about vaccinations?

A
Vaccines are very safe and effective.
B
Serious side effects of vaccinations are rare.
C
The benefits of vaccinations outweigh the possible side effects.
D
Polio is no longer an issue in the United States due to vaccinations.
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According to the passage, which benefits do dental sealants provide? Check all that apply.

A
tooth whitening
B
protection against bacteria
C
painless tooth decay prevention
D
offers up to four years of protection
E
cure for gingivitis
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According to this passage, what is the purpose of a Pap smear?

A
to treat cervical cancer
B
to detect abnormal cervical cells
C
to diagnose ovarian cancer
D
to prevent HPV
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Dominik’s 70-year-old grandmother is very healthy, but over the past few days she has been experiencing a stuffy nose, muscle aches, and chills, and is running a fever of 101°F.

Answers:
According to the passage, she should because she .:see a doctor
According to the passage, she should because she .:is over 65 years old
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What is the primary role of communication in enhancing health?

A
Communication prevents a person from having cancer.
B
Communication helps medical staff determine a healthcare plan.
C
Communication ensures that a person will get great health care.
D
Communication prevents medical staff from misdiagnosing a condition.
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According to this passage, which symptoms may be warning signs of skin cancer? Check all that apply.

A
a sore that does not heal
B
a painful sunburn
C
a mole that changes color
D
a birthmark that is large
E
a mole with an irregular outline
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Which statement best summarizes this passage about vaccinations?

A
Vaccines are very safe and effective.
B
Serious side effects of vaccinations are rare.
C
The benefits of vaccinations outweigh the possible side effects.
D
Polio is no longer an issue in the United States due to vaccinations.
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According to the passage, which benefits do dental sealants provide? Check all that apply.

A
tooth whitening
B
protection against bacteria
C
painless tooth decay prevention
D
offers up to four years of protection
E
cure for gingivitis
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According to this passage, what is the purpose of a Pap smear?

A
to treat cervical cancer
B
to detect abnormal cervical cells
C
to diagnose ovarian cancer
D
to prevent HPV
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Dominik is African American. How does his ethnicity affect his family’s risk for prostate cancer? [___]

A
His family has a higher risk.
B
His family has a lower risk.
C
His family has the same risk as other Americans.
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Create a personal plan of preventative health and dental management. What steps can you take to maintain your health and wellness?

Answer:

A personal plan for preventative health and dental management involves several specific steps. For overall health, I will schedule annual physical exams with a physician to monitor my health markers and stay updated on vaccinations. I will also maintain a balanced diet and engage in regular physical activity. For dental health, I will brush my teeth twice daily with fluoride toothpaste and floss every day to prevent plaque buildup. Additionally, I will visit my dentist every six months for professional cleanings and screenings for early detection of any oral health issues.

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