Preventative Medical and Dental Care Answers

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Anthony is going to his doctor to discuss a specific concern. While speaking with his doctor, what should he make sure to do?

A
He should respond to the doctor’s questions with brief answers.
B
He should not disclose information about drugs that he uses.
C
He should remember that what he shares with his doctor is private.
D
He should speak about his one specific concern and no other medical issues.
3

Which communication skill is most useful for medical professionals?

A
having good note-taking skills
B
providing correct diagnoses all the time
C
being straightforward and specific with instructions
D
asking a limited number of questions
4

Nicholas’s parents have not visited a physician for a few years. Which statement accurately explains why his parents should get a medical exam?

A
Medical exams are always free of charge.
B
Medical exams can help people live longer lives.
C
Medical exams are mandatory for all employment.
D
Medical exams prevent people from ever becoming ill.
6

Which activity is included in preventative health care?

A
eating healthy
B
exercising often
C
getting plenty of rest
D
getting regular checkups
8

Which describes the typical procedure during a dental cleaning?

A
scale—polish—floss
B
floss—scale—polish
C
polish—floss—scale
D
floss—polish—scale
11

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?

A
tell her parents
B
ignore the symptoms
C
write about it in her diary
D
wait to see if it gets worse
12

George brushes his teeth twice every day. Lately, he has noticed discomfort when brushing in some areas of his mouth.Which topics should he bring up to his dentist?

A
typical diet
B
canker sores
C
brushing habits
D
bleeding gums and pain
13

Claire is going to an eye exam. Which condition will she most likely be tested for as part of a routine exam?

A
allergies
B
glaucoma
C
blood conditions
D
cavities
14

Rachel is feeling ill. Which symptom indicates that Rachel’s illness is related to her ear and that she should consult a doctor?

A
tooth sensitivity
B
neck or jaw pain
C
sensitivity to light
D
loss of balance
15

Which activity is included in preventative health care?

A
eating healthy
B
exercising often
C
getting plenty of rest
D
getting regular checkups
16

Susan performs a breast self-exam each month. Which change might warrant a trip to a doctor for further testing?

A
losing fullness in breasts after weight loss
B
having occasional tenderness in breasts
C
experiencing occasional changes in breast size
D
feeling irregularities on the surface of the breast
17

Jacque felt an unusual lump in his testicle. Which statement describes the most effective way for Jacque to talk to his parents?

A
Jacque should look it up on the Internet instead of asking his parents.
B
Jacque should be direct and explain what he is concerned about using “I” messages.
C
Jacque should avoid telling his parents and wait until his yearly physical in eight months.
D
Jacque should make up a story about a “friend’s” similar health concern and tell his parents.
18

Which describes the typical procedure during a dental cleaning?

A
scale—polish—floss
B
floss—scale—polish
C
polish—floss—scale
D
floss—polish—scale
19

Nicholas’s parents have not visited a physician for a few years. Which statement accurately explains why his parents should get a medical exam?

A
Medical exams are always free of charge.
B
Medical exams can help people live longer lives.
C
Medical exams are mandatory for all employment.
D
Medical exams prevent people from ever becoming ill.
20

Chase has had difficulty sleeping recently and gets frequent sinus headaches. He discovered that he is squinting more when he reads. His grades at school have also been dropping.Which symptom might warrant a trip to an eye specialist?

A
difficulty sleeping
B
falling grades in school
C
frequent sinus headaches
D
squinting more while reading

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