Preventative Medical and Dental Care Answers

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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
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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.
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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
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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
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Simon has not been feeling well lately. He has had a low fever and has been tired. He often feels dizzy and loses his balance occasionally.Which symptoms suggest that Simon should see a doctor soon?

A
low fever
B
exhaustion
C
generally feeling ill
D
dizziness and loss of balance
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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
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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.
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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
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Polina has had an earache, fever, and decreased hearing for several days. What will her doctor most likely determine is the cause of her symptoms?

A
deafness
B
seasonal allergies
C
earwax buildup
D
ear infection
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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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