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- 1. Multiple Choice
Which strategies have the potential to prevent the spread of disease? Select the three correct answers.
The development of new vaccines
The monitoring of Internet searches for symptoms
Revoking public health laws
Earlier intervention
- 2. Multiple Choice
Which behavior is most likely to carry risk of serious infection?
Avoiding travel vaccinations
Having dirty hands
Kissing
Eating uncooked vegetables
- 3. Multiple Choice
Which action can best limit the transmission of pathogens by direct contact?
Washing hands
Washing vegetables
Drinking only clean water
Using mosquito netting
- 4. Multiple Choice
In what way can family most influence the development of chronic disease?
Allergen exposure
Heredity
UV exposure
Workplace toxins
- 5. Multiple Choice
Which of these health issues may be caused by sleep deficiency?
Cancer
Lung disease
Allergies
Obesity
- 6. Multiple Choice
What can a person do to reduce the risk of cancer?
Avoid sugary drinks
Avoid UV exposure
Wash his or her hands
Stretch after exercising
- 7. Multiple Choice
Which statement describes the U.S. organ donation system?
About 30,000 transplants are performed each year.
It is mandatory.
About 200 lives are saved per year.
The waiting lists for organs are very short.
- 8. Multiple Choice
Which public health policies help prevent communicable diseases?
Antismoking laws
Nutrition education
AED laws
Vaccination programs
- 9. Multiple Choice
Which of these should be reportable diseases to protect public health?
Diabetes
Obesity
Measles
Lung Cancer
- 10. Multiple Choice
Which of the following would best help you choose a hand sanitizer?
Visit product websites.
Read scientific studies.
Select the least expensive option.
Visit online forums.
- 11. Multiple Choice
Which activity is part of hygiene?
Getting good nutrition
Getting vaccinated
Cleaning food preparation surfaces
Getting a college education
- 12. Multiple Choice
Which hygiene step would best help prevent a staph infection?
Washing a kitchen counter
Cleaning a pet cage
Showering regularly
Sneezing into your elbow
- 13. Multiple Choice
Which hygiene claim is supported by research?
Antibacterial soap prevents disease better than regular hand soap.
Regular professional teeth cleaning improves dental health.
Brushing with a fluoride toothpaste helps prevent cavities.
There are no benefits to handwashing.
- 14. Multiple Choice
What are three advantages of digital x-rays over film x-rays?
More images can be taken as needed.
They do not use radiation.
They offer enhanced brightness.
They are less expensive.
- 15. Multiple Choice
Which health-related activity could be effectively completed using only Internet resources?
Diagnosing a disease
Choosing an antibiotic
Choosing a vitamin supplement
Treating a broken bone
- 16. Multiple Choice
Which of these is an advantage of a CT scan over an MRI?
It is more helpful in determining whether surgery is necessary.
It produces better images of soft tissue.
It uses no radiation.
It uses safer compounds to produce contrast.
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