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Health Care in the Community — Unit test Answers

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Which is one treatment that is recommended for people with sickle cell disease?

A
pacemaker implant
B
calcium supplements
C
bone marrow transplant
D
healthy diet and exercise
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Which condition is caused by pathogens?

A
migraines
B
sore muscles
C
athlete’s foot
D
mental illness
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Which disorder is a single-gene disease?

A
osteoporosis
B
celiac disease
C
type 2 diabetes
D
Huntington’s disease
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How does a federal health agency most likely control health effects from asbestos exposure?

A
by monitoring the number of asbestosis cases that are recorded
B
by creating guidelines for people who work on constructing buildings
C
by opening a local clinic for people suffering from mesothelioma and other illnesses
D
by providing preventative health services to educate people about asbestos exposure
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Yasmin creates a brochure about sun safety. What information should she include in it?

A
Wear sunglasses to the beach only if they are on trend.
B
Always use a sunscreen that has an SPF of 30 or higher.
C
Apply sunscreen only to the face to reduce application time.
D
Head out during midday hours to get tan more quickly.
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Which disease is related to a malfunctioning pancreas?

A
lupus
B
type 2 diabetes
C
sickle cell disease
D
Huntington’s disease
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Jane’s younger siblings are due to get their vaccination shots, but they are nervous. Which statement would most likely convince them to get the required injections?

A
“Vaccination injections hurt a lot.”
B
“Vaccinations are required for school.”
C
“Vaccinations make you sick so that you do not get sick again.”
D
“Vaccinations keep you and people who cannot be vaccinated healthy.”
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Nabila wants to work for her state health department. Which activity will she most likely participate in if she works there?

A
giving donations when disasters occur
B
providing preventative healthcare services
C
combating the global spread of infectious disease
D
contacting local nonprofits about environmental issues
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Which highly communicable disease is considered a global health issue?

A
malaria
B
strep throat
C
athlete’s foot
D
common cold
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Which health consequence is most likely to result from air pollution?

A
cholera
B
asbestosis
C
decreased intelligence
D
typhoid
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Which service is provided by family physicians?

A
dental care
B
heart surgery
C
immunizations
D
newborn deliveries
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