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If hypertension is left untreated, it may lead to the development of all of the following health conditions except (blindness, stroke, kidney-failure, sickle-cell anemia)

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sickle-cell anemia

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which of the following potential risks for heart disease can be controlled? (male-pattern baldness, psychosocial factors, race, age)

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psychosocial factors

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metabolic syndrome makes a person more likely to develop (asthma, heart disease, cancer, seizures

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heart disease

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Which of the following would not be considered a controllable risk factor for heart disease? (genetic predisposition, physical activity, high blood pressure, cigarette smoking)

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genetic predisposition

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metabolic syndrome includes all of the following except (abdominal obesity, cancer, abnormal cholesterol levels, high insulin levels)

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cancer

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Which of the following would not be an effective strategy for lowering blood cholesterol levels? (medication, regular alcohol consumption, weight management, physical activity)

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regular alcohol consumption

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Gestational diabetes (is usually referred to as type 1 diabetes, occurs in pregnant women, is known as juvenile-onset diabetes, occurs most often in children and teenagers)

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occurs in pregnant women

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the term for high blood pressure is (hypertension, peripheral vascular disease, hypotension, systolic elevation)

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hypertension

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Which of the following describes lipoproteins? (fatty substances found in food and also made by the body, lipids that make up the large percentage of dietary fats, compounds in the blood made up of sugars, compounds in the blood made up of proteins and fat)

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compounds in the blood made up of proteins and fat

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blood-cholesterol levels can most effectively be lowered by executing which of the following lifestyle changes? (stop smoking, cut back on high-fat foods, increase protein intake, have two alcoholic beverages per day)

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cut back on high-fat foods

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which virus may be a contributing factor in the development of cervical cancer? (adenoviruses, papilloma viruses, slow viruses, herpes viruses)

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Papilloma viruses

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small parasitic worms that attack specific tissues or organs are known as (protozoa, viruses, helminthes, fungi)

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helminthes

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all of the following are major forms of disease transmission except (plants, animals, food, water)

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plants

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organisms that lack chlorophyll and consist of reproductive spores and threadlike fibers represent (bacteria, viruses, fungi, helminthes)

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fungi

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Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) is considered which type of virus? (filovirus, slow virus, herpes virus, retrovirus)

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retrovirus

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the tiniest and toughest pathogens are (helminthes, viruses, bacteria, protozoa)

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Viruses

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A disease-causing organism is called a (lymphoid, vector, pathogen, host)

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pathogen

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simple one-celled organisms that are the most plentiful pathogens are (viruses, bacteria, fungi, protozoa)

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bacteria

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which of the following viruses lives primarily in the cells and flares up periodically? (herpes viruses, filoviruses, adenoviruses, papilloma viruses)

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herpes viruses

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single-celled microscopic animals that release enzymes or toxins that destroy cells are called (viruses, helminthes, fungi, protozoa)

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protozoa

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STI pathogens are generally likely to hide and grow in all of the following except (dark places, moist parts of the body, warm environments, cool dry places)

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cool, dry places

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in medical terms, sexually transmitted infection (STI) refers to the presence of (symptoms, any infectious agent, an infectious agent that can be passed from one sexual partner to another, HIV)

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an infectious agent tat can be passed from one sexual partner to another

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Even though the human skin is a tough barrier against infection, viruses and bacteria can enter when the skin is (needle-punctured, chapped, cut, all of the choices)

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all of the choices

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which stage of syphilis is identified by a chancre on the male organ? (there is no chancre, primary, secondary, tertiary)

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primary

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in the ABCs of safer sex, the "A" stands for (abrasive, abstain, aggressive, avoidance)

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abstain

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all of the following are stages of syphilis infection except (secondary syphilis, recovery from syphilis, latent syphilis, primary syphilis)

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recovery from syphilis

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which of the following is a true statement regarding the HIV virus? (HIV can live in blood, vaginal fluid, and breast milk, you can get HIV from touching a toilet seat in a public restroom, you can tell by looking at a person where he/she has HIV, the HIV virus is quite easy to contract)

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HIV can lie in blood, vaginal fluid, and breast milk

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young people of college age account for about what percentage of new cases of sexually transmitted infections? (10%, 25%, 75%, 50%)

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50%

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Herpes simplex 1 is primarily transmitted by (genital contact, contaminated hands, using someone's toothbrush, kissing an infected person)

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kissing an infected person

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scabies differs from pubic lice in that they (are bigger, are only found in bedding, burrow under the skin, eat pubic hair)

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burrow under the skin

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Medical records are whose property? (the hospital, the patient, the doctor, the health insurance company)

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the patient

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all of the following are alternative medical systems except (naturopathy, biofeedback, ayurveda, homeopathy)

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biofeedback

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managed-care health plans that emphasize routine care and prevention by providing complete medical services in exchange for a predetermined monthly payment are (point-of-service plans, health maintenance organizations, preferred provider organizations, fee-for-service)

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health maintenance organizations

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a licensed healthcare professional who treats eye diseases and performs surgery is called an (orthodontist, occupational therapist, optometrist, opthalmologist)

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opthalmologist

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all of the following are basic components of a good physical exam except (examining the neck, checking the head for lice, looking into the eyes, probing the abdomen)

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checking for head lice

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a patient must give consent for hospitalization, surgery, and other major treatments, this is known as (a living will, informed consent, guardian consent, malpractice)

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informed consent

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which example refers to the ancient Chinese form of medicine based on the philosophy that a cycle of energy circulates through the body to control health? (reflexology, acupressure, chiropractic, acupuncture)

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acupuncture

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integrative medicine refers to (the use of herbal medicines for treatment, more natural focus on medical such as naturopathy, combining selected elements of conventional and alternative medicines, use of Ayurveda medicine)

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combining selected elements of conventional and alternative medicines

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select the condition that could not be detected by a screening test at home (colon cancer, osteoporosis, HIV, pregnancy)

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osteoporosis

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your best defense against medical errors is (using a doctor who only takes private insurance, information, having regular annual checkups, malpractice insurance)

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information

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cell phone usage causes most problems while driving due to (not being able to hear due to road noise, driver inattenton, using a hands-free phone model, inability to recognize objects encountered)

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driver inattention

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what percentage of all bicycle riders in the u.s. wear helmets regularly? (15%, 50%, 25%, 65%)

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50%

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sexual harassment is more likely to occur at a (college with a population of at least 10000 students, public college, single-sex school, division 1 school)

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college with a population of at least 10,000 students

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which provides the best protection against spine fractures (shatter-proof glass, air bags, seat belts, both b and c)

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both b and c

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which is not one of the three types of distraction? (visual, cognitive, manual, auditory)

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auditory

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all of the following are risk factors for accidents except (weight, stress, age, alcohol)

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weight

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which group is least likely to wear seat belts? (men age 14-18, women age 19-29, men age 19-29, women age 14-18)

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men age 19-29

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the leading cause of death in the home is (drowning, burns, choking, poisoning)

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poisoning

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the second leading cause of automobile accidents is related to (not using one's seat belt, speeding, alcohol, fatigue-unalert)

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fatigue-unalert

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what would you judge to be the leading cause of death among college-age men and women? (drug overdose, alcohol poisoning, motor vehicle crashes, suicide)

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motor vehicle crashes

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if we love God, we should (honor and protect His creation, give tribute and praise for His wonderful creation, vehemently and aggressively protest any destructive actions against his creation by others)

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a and b only

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formaldehyde is commonly used in all of the following except (paint, plywood, carpet backing, foam insulation)

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paint

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_______ is (are) the second leading cause of lung cancer (formaldehyde, sufates, environmental tobacco smoke, radon)

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radon

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all of the following are health problems associated with pollution except (headaches, reproductive problems, mental confusion, impaired vision)

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mental confusion

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abestos, a mineral widely used for building insulation, has been linked to which of the following types of cancer? (lung prostate, liver, breast)

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lung

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all of the following are examples of electromagnetic fields except (power lines, electric blankets, light fixtures, lawn mowers)

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lawn mowers

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all of the following are true statements about bottled water, except (most bottled water comes from an urban water supply, bottled water at natural sources are usually tested less than the urban water supply, research has provided scientific reasons to recommend bottled water over tap water, Americans drink more soft drinks than bottled water)

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research has provided scientific reasons to recommend bottled water over tap water

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loudness, or the intensity of sound, is measured in (hertz, decibels, joules, newtons)

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decibels

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which of the following is one of the two relevant teachings in scripture that establishes a foundation for developing a theology of nature and environmental stewardship? (God gave humans stewardship responsibilities over creation, God values nature independent of but never about people, all of the above, none of the above)

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all of the above

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which of the following has the highest decibel levels and poses the greatest risk of injury (city traffic, a chain saw, a subway train, a rock concert)

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a rock concert

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at age 44 a person is most likely to die from (hearth disease, diabetes, obesity, cancer)

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cancer

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cellular death occurs after (the soul leaves the body, the heart stops beating, brain activity stops, respiration stops)

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the heart stops beating

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which stage of the death responses is perhaps the most difficult? (bargaining, anger, depression, acceptance)

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depression

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what seems likely to be the stage of Kubler-Ross' death responses in which a person would question why it is happening and has strong feelings of resentment? (bargaining, anger, depression acceptance)

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anger

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which stage of the death responses represents the individual realizing death is a reality? (bargaining, denial, depression, acceptance)

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acceptance

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directions that specify the kind of medical treatment individuals want in case of a medical crisis are known as (last wishes, advance directives, final instructions, last will)

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advance directives

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death represents (when the soul leaves the body, cells dying off due to the lack of oxygen, the moment the heart stops beating, when the brain ceases functioning)

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the moment the heart stops beating

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the end of all vital functions, including heartbeat and respiration, is known as (functional death, cellular death, cardiac death, brain death)

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functional death

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At age 65, a person is most likely to die from (heart disease, diabetes, obesity, cancer)

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heart disease

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Death that is confirmed by an electroencephalogram is (functional death, cellular death, cardiac death, brain death)

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brain death

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