AnswersPBCSD_Grade_Forgiveness_0800300_Health_1_Life_Management_Skills_2019Topic Test

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New research on the treatment of communicable diseases is important because bacteria and viruses can become resistant to treatments. Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

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If you wanted to reduce your risk of contracting a communicable disease you could __________.

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take steps to reduce your immune health
B
avoid touching your shoes or clothing
C
wash your hands often
D
start smoking
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Which of the following is a TRUE statement regarding the discrimination those with HIV/AIDS face?

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Infected persons are subject to harassment at work.
B
Infected persons are generally accepted by society.
C
Infected persons are the source of HIV misinformation.
D
Infected persons are given substantial educational scholarships.
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If you contract a contagious illness from being bitten by a mosquito, this would be considered contraction through __________.

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airborne contact
B
surface contact
C
direct contact
D
vector contact
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When is the BEST time to be treated for an STI?

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Only after the symptoms of the STI begin to subside should a person seek treatment.
B
When a person starts treatment makes no difference for most STIs.
C
Only after first noticing a symptom of the STI should a person seek treatment.
D
A person should seek treatment the first moment he or she suspects having an STI.
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Which of the following is a TRUE statement about the effects of STIs on one's health?

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In addition to the emotional trauma that an STI can cause, a person can suffer great mental disability as a result of an STI.
B
The physical effects of an STI can be easily hidden because they generally only affect the genital area.
C
If there are no symptoms of the STI, the person can still donate blood because the blood is only rarely affected.
D
all of the above
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Select the description that would represent a pathogen that would be considered a virus.

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genetic material that is surrounded by a protein coat and uses a host cell to reproduce
B
a single-celled organism that infects animals and plants
C
an organism that feeds off others in order to gain its nutrients
D
a single-celled organism that can be a parasite
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Can a person be exposed to HIV by hugging or shaking hands with an infected person?

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yes, because the virus can be transmitted through sweat
B
no, because none of the bodily fluids that carry the virus are on the surface of the skin
C
no, not if the skin is completely covered
D
yes, so you can't ever be too safe
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When is the BEST time to be tested for HIV?

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immediately after possible exposure
B
two to three weeks after possible exposure
C
approximately eight weeks after possible exposure to the virus
D
three months after possible exposure
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When should an HIV positive person share his or her status with friends and family?

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as soon as possible
B
three months after infection
C
right after the first test
D
when the person is ready
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When tissue is damaged, the inflammatory response is activated. Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

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Advances in technology have helped prevent some illnesses and diseases. Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

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Which of the following is NOT a type of opportunistic infection common to HIV/AIDS positive people?

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hereditary
B
viral
C
bacterial
D
parasitic
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What is the BEST way for a person to determine if he or she is infected with an STI?

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wait until symptoms appear
B
get tested at a clinic
C
question your partner
D
reference online resources
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Malaria is spread by __________.

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mosquitoes
B
infected food
C
contaminated water
D
people
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Select the statement that BEST describes the specific roles of white blood cells in the immune response.

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Platelets and antigens are types of white blood cells that control the immune response.
B
T cells and C cells produce antigens that are able to recognize and attack cells with antibodies.
C
Platelets and red blood cells produce antigens, which allows T cells and B cells to recognize antibodies.
D
T cells attack antigens on foreign substances and B cells produce antibodies.
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According to the lecture, over 42 million people have died from AIDS. Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

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Diagnostic tests can be used to identify illnesses and underlying causes of symptoms. Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

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Which of the following is NOT currently a function of HIV/AIDS medication?

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reducing the viral load in each infected person
B
restoring or preserving the immune system of each infected person
C
improving the patient's quality of life
D
curing the patient
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Getting enough rest and eating healthy foods help to maintain a healthy immune system. Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

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