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Health Care in the Community — Unit test Answers

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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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Jules has significant pain and bleeding when he brushes his teeth. What should he tell his dentist at his upcoming appointment?

A
“My teeth hurt sometimes.”
B
“My toothbrush is too hard.”
C
“My teeth feel fine most of the time.”
D
“When I brush, I feel pain and my gums bleed.”
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What is the first step of the decision-making process?

A
Identify alternatives.
B
Review the decision.
C
Identify the decision to be made.
D
Gather information about the decision.
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If you are looking for valid health information and resources on the Internet, which types of websites should you visit to find credible publishers? Select three options.

A
.com websites
B
.edu websites
C
.gov websites
D
.org websites
E
.net websites
5

Which is a type of self-exam that should be conducted at home to potentially identify early signs of disease?

A
cavity
B
cancer
C
testicular
D
glaucoma
6

Which disease is related to a malfunctioning pancreas?

A
lupus
B
type 2 diabetes
C
sickle cell disease
D
Huntington’s disease
7

Jason is concerned about some health problems. Which symptoms indicate that he should consult a dentist?

A
dry mouth
B
sore throat
C
chapped lips
D
persistent cough
8

What is the primary consideration when choosing between the emergency room and urgent care?

A
which medical provider is closest
B
how long a person is willing to wait
C
whether it is during regular business hours
D
whether the condition is life-threatening
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Which step of the decision-making process comes first when selecting healthcare service?

A
Identify alternatives to the healthcare service.
B
Identify the healthcare service decision to be made.
C
Gather information about the healthcare service.
D
Make a decision as to which healthcare service to use.
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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
11

Which disorder is a single-gene disease?

A
osteoporosis
B
celiac disease
C
type 2 diabetes
D
Huntington’s disease
12

Which condition is caused by pathogens?

A
migraines
B
sore muscles
C
athlete’s foot
D
mental illness
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Alice is going to her primary care physician to get vaccinated. Which is a reason that Alice should choose to get vaccinated?

A
Vaccination reduces the chance of ever getting sick.
B
Vaccination prevents pathogens from entering the body.
C
Vaccination helps keep those who cannot be vaccinated safe.
D
Vaccination increases the chance that pathogens will be effective.
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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 step can a person take to reduce the risks of tattoos and body piercings?

A
go to a more expensive tattoo shop
B
use a tattoo artist recommended by a friend
C
insist the tattoo artist use clean instruments
D
avoid tattooing visible areas of the body

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