AnswersTX-Contemporary HealthNoncommunicable Diseases

Noncommunicable Diseases — Unit test Answers

0 verified answers1 views
1
Free Preview

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
2
Free Preview

Which is a main goal of CPR?

A
removing an object stuck in someone’s throat
B
providing oxygen to the lungs through breathing
C
reducing the swelling of the chest muscles
D
waking up a patient who is unresponsive
3

To prepare for his quiz on CPR, Woo Jin listed the steps he learned in his online health class.1. Check for consciousness.2. Check for a pulse.3. Call 911.4. Perform 100–120 chest compressions per minute.5. Push hard and fast during compressions.6. Perform CPR until the person starts breathing or help comes.Woo Jin got 5 out of 6 on his quiz.

A
step 2, because you do not check for a pulse if you are not trained
B
step 3, because you call 911 only after five minutes of not breathing
C
step 5, because chest compressions should be hard and slow
D
step 6, because CPR is done only until the call to 911 is made
4

Daniel is using an AED. He makes sure the patient is in a dry location and places the pads on the designated locations. He then supports the victims head as he presses the "shock” button on the AED. When he is done, he starts CPR for 2 minutes and follows the AED directions. Is he performing this procedure correctly?

A
No, the victim’s chest should have water on it to better conduct electricity.
B
No, he should not be touching the victim when he presses the “shock” button.
C
No, he should be doing CPR while he is using an AED.
D
No, he should complete 15 minutes of CPR.
5

Which are characteristics of eating disorders? Select three options.

A
They are associated with serious emotional and physical issues that can be life-threatening.
B
They are associated with elevated suicide risks.
C
They are associated with high self-confidence.
D
They are curable by home remedies.
E
They are not choices or lifestyles.
6

Which of these factors may affect nutritional needs? Select three options.

A
age
B
activity level
C
pregnancy
D
marital status
E
economic status
7

Look at the table of nutrients and calories in different foods.What conclusion can be drawn from this table?

Question illustration
A
People can calculate caloric output from the foods they eat.
B
People can critique the quality of nutrients they consume in a diet.
C
People can quantify the percentage water received from eating food.
D
People can identify the most effective food for reducing chronic disease risk.
8

How does one take personal responsibility when choosing healthy eating options? Select three options.

A
create a log of what one eats each day
B
increase one’s consumption of fast food
C
critique one’s diet for overall balance of key nutrients
D
identify personal barriers that prevent an individual from making poor food choices
E
eat only what is shown on television advertisements
9

Which is one step that teens can take to help advocate for food security in their communities?

A
Ask local gyms for free memberships.
B
Visit their mayors to present ideas on how to increase the availability of local yoga classes.
C
Petition parks departments for walking trails.
D
Write letters to the editor of the local newspaper about a lack of full-service grocery stores.
10

Which disease is related to a malfunctioning pancreas?

A
lupus
B
type 2 diabetes
C
sickle cell disease
D
Huntington’s disease
11

While at a convention, Stanley’s colleague had a heart attack. The colleague fell abruptly to the ground and stopped breathing. Stanley tore off the man’s shirt and saw that the man has a lot of body hair.

A
Increase the power of the pads.
B
Places the pads somewhere else.
C
Remove the hair where the pads will be placed.
D
Ignore the hair because it does not affect anything.
12

Noah decides to eat low-fat foods and begins reading nutrition labels before buying food. What ingredient in low-fat foods might make them unhealthy?

A
iron
B
fiber
C
sodium
D
protein
13

Which statements explain the importance of implementing a plan when modifying lifestyle behaviors? Select three options.

A
It helps a person avoid really difficult goals.
B
It provides strategies that address a problem.
C
It requires a person to identify personal barriers.
D
It influences the advocacy of change among people.
E
It exposes current trends related to a particular issue.
14

How do nutritional needs change from young adulthood through old age?

A
Fewer calories are needed.
B
Fewer vitamins are needed.
C
More water is needed.
D
More protein is needed.
15

Which strategies best help to remove barriers to maintaining a healthy lifestyle and body weight? Select three options.

A
Read contents in a food product.
B
Collect recipes to cook at home.
C
Create a food journal that tracks food consumption.
D
Eat foods that are convenient when away from home.
E
Opt for long, high-intensity workouts over short, less intense ones.

Did you find these answers helpful?