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1
As reported in "Crimes of the Heart," Don Buettner's book The Blue Zones was about:
A)improving agricultural practices for environmental sustainability.
B)areas where the carbon footprint has been reduced.
C)communities that connect infrastructure to healthcare.
D)health habits of the world's longest-lived people.
2
As noted in "Crimes of the Heart," as part of the AARP/Blue Zones Project the town of Albert Lea, Minnesota:
A)banned sweets on school campuses.
B)laid new sidewalks.
C)required students to walk to school.
D)outlawed smoking.
3
As stated in "Crimes of the Heart," the majority of the citizens of Albert Lea, Minnesota, volunteered for the AARP/Blue Zones Project.
A)True
B)False
4
One reason why college students engage in so many poor health habits, as put forth in "The Perils of Higher Education," is that:
A)college is their first experience away from parental supervision.
B)they believe this is the way they are expected to act in college.
C)they are pressured by peers.
D)they are still trying to develop their own unique lifestyle.
5
According to "The Perils of Higher Education," cognitive difficulties, both short and long term, can arise from a diet that is high in
A)sugars.
B)unsaturated fat.
C)artificial sweeteners.
D)trans fat.
6
As reported in "The Perils of Higher Education," a recent study has found that more than half of all college students eat toomuch saturated fat.
A)True
B)False
7
As cited in "Carrots, Sticks, and Health Care Reform—Problems with Health Care Incentives," attainment incentives are:
A)premium reimbursements or discounts granted by a healthcare insurer to individuals who meet some healthy goal such as a healthy Body Mass Index or healthy blood pressure.
B)the "sticks" in "carrots and sticks".
C)illegal under the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act.
D)provided by insurers to companies that offer in-house wellness programs.
8
As stated in "Carrots, Sticks, and Health Care Reform—Problems with Health Care Incentives," proponents of attainment incentives compare them to:
A)traffic tickets for poor driving behavior.
B)the automobile insurance industry's good-driver premiums.
C)differences in homeowners' insurance premiums.
D)proportionate sentencing in criminal court cases.
9
As shown in "Carrots, Sticks, and Health Care Reform—Problems with Health Care Incentives," Germany's health-insurance incentives program mainly benefits the poor.
A)True
B)False
10
As reported in "The Depressing News about Antidepressants," the most recent stand of the proponents of antidepressants is that
A)there is no placebo effect.
B)anti-depressants have no side effects.
C)anti-depressants are more effective than placebos in all patients.
D)antidepressants are more effective than placebos in patients with the most severe depression.
11
As noted in "The Depressing News about Antidepressants," in the drug research that has been done with antidepressants:
A)prescribers know whether they are giving placebos.
B)patients with side effects are less likely to report improvement in symptoms.
C)belief in the power of the medical treatment appears to be self-fulfilling.
D)hopes and expectations of patients are not influential.
12
As related in "The Depressing News about Antidepressants," Irving Kirsch maintains that patients should stop taking antidepressants.
A)True
B)False
13
In decades past, as pointed out in "The Boom and Bust Ego," psychologists have recommended all the following strategies for raising low self-esteem except:
A)thinking positively.
B)devising strategies to avoid repeating past mistakes.
C)airing shameful feelings.
D)listing achievements.
14
According to "The Boom and Bust Ego," individuals with low self-esteem often feel like failures after trying positive affirmations because:
A)these underscore the distance between where a person is in terms of self-esteem and where they would like to be.
B)the individuals feel they are mocking themselves.
C)positive statements suggest that those with better self-esteem do not understand the difficulties of having low self-esteem.
D)they blame themselves for slow results.
15
Direct attempts to raise self-esteem, as maintained in "The Boom and Bust Ego," are generally successful if the individual is sincere in his or her efforts.
A)True
B)False
16
As reported in "Internet Addiction," the American Psychiatric Association:
A)does not consider Internet addiction as a behavioral addiction.
B)does not consider behavior-related conditions as pathological conditions.
C)considers Internet over-use as the same condition as pathological gambling.
D)maintains that gambling is an impulse-control disorder.
17
As stated in "Internet Addiction," the reStart program:
A)is covered by major insurers.
B)is a residential facility.
C)was designed for large numbers of clients.
D)is operated by a consortium of psychiatrists.
18
According to "Internet Addiction," anecdotal evidence suggests that overuse of the Internet and computer games can be associated with negative behavior.
A)True
B)False
19
According to "Antioxidants," many experts believe that antioxidants can help prevent damage to the body from:
A)contaminated water.
B)air-borne germs.
C)antigens.
D)free radicals.
20
As pointed out in "Antioxidants," there is a high degree of scientific consensus regarding the benefits of a diet high in:
A)carbohydrates.
B)fruits and vegetables.
C)meats and grains.
D)grains only.
21
As brought out in "Antioxidants," the antioxidant lycopene is better absorbed when consumed in processed tomato products than in fresh tomatoes.
A)True
B)False
22
As noted in "Keeping a Lid on Salt: Not So Easy," most Americans' sodium intake comes from:
A)the salt shaker on their table.
B)fresh produce.
C)raw nuts.
D)processed/prepared foods.
23
As reported in "Keeping a Lid on Salt: Not So Easy," Michael Jacobsen of the Center for Science in the Public Interest contends that:
A)the food industry is anxious for government guidelines on salt.
B)there is insufficient evidence linking salt to hypertension.
C)salt is the single-most harmful element in our food supply.
D)it would be easy to reduce salt in the American diet.
24
As stated in "Keeping a Lid on Salt: Not So Easy," it is impossible to make cheese without salt.
A)True
B)False
25
Until recently, as described in "Vitamin D: Dandy? Dastardly? Or Debatable?," it was assumed that Vitamin D was only involved in:
A)eye health.
B)emotional well-being.
C)heart health.
D)bone health.
26
Some studies have suggested, as put forth in "Vitamin D: Dandy? Dastardly? Or Debatable?", that the people most likely to be deficient in Vitamin D are:
A)young children.
B)the elderly.
C)African Americans.
D)pregnant women.
27
The Food and Nutrition Board of the Institute of Medicine (IOM), as reported in "Vitamin D: Dandy? Dastardly? Or Debatable?", has recently recommended that people increase their intake of Vitamin D.
A)True
B)False
28
As stated in "FDA Panel to Consider Warnings for Artificial Food Colorings," the Food and Drug Administration:
A)has consistently contended that artificial coloring is not part of its purview.
B)is likely to change its position on food coloring soon.
C)concluded long ago that there is no definitive link between food coloring and behavior.
D)contends that natural food colorings are less safe than artificial ones.
29
As reported in "FDA Panel to Consider Warnings for Artificial Food Colorings," behavioral pediatrician Lawrence Diller suggests that the role of diet in childhood behavioral disorders:
A)is an urban legend.
B)has been substantially documented.
C)has not been studied.
D)should prompt changes in Food and Drug Administration policy.
30
As observed in "FDA Panel to Consider Warnings for Artificial Food Colorings," many artificial food colorings used today are made from petroleum products.
A)True
B)False
31
As noted in "Defeating Childhood Obesity," statistics amassed by the Centers for Disease Control and others indicate that:
A)the majority of American children are overweight.
B)the majority of American adolescents are overweight.
C)girls are more likely to be overweight than boys.
D)boys are more likely to be overweight than girls.
32
In looking at future trends regarding weight, the author of "Defeating Childhood Obesity" notes that:
A)obese children are no more likely than others to have elevated blood pressure.
B)children who are obese by age eight are more severely obese as adults than others.
C)type 2 diabetes has decreased as a proportion of childhood diabetics.
D)atherosclerosis is not seen in children.
33
As pointed out in "Defeating Childhood Obesity," the prevalence of obesity among adolescents has tripled in the last two decades.
A)True
B)False
34
As noted in "Eat Like a Greek," the first step in the Mediterranean diet is to:
A)limit protein to fish or poultry.
B)eliminate sugar entirely.
C)limit potatoes sharply.
D)start with plant foods.
35
As reported in "Eat Like a Greek," in the Mediterranean diet described by the author, the recommendation regarding red meat is to:
A)eliminate it from your diet.
B)have only a couple of servings a month.
C)have only a couple of servings per week.
D)limit intake to once per day.
36
As stated in "Eat Like a Greek," frozen vegetables are usually just as nutritious as fresh.
A)True
B)False
37
As discussed in "Dieting on a Budget," the largest group in the research study was people who were:
A)always thin.
B)successful dieters.
C)never dieters--always overweight.
D)failed dieters.
38
As reported in "Dieting on a Budget," of all eating behaviors, the one that most correlated with having a lower Body Mass Index was:
A)limit fat.
B)eat at home.
C)portion control.
D)eat whole grains.
39
As stated in "Dieting on a Budget," the majority of those who successfully lost weight and kept if off used a commercial diet program.
A)True
B)False
40
Physical education teachers, as explained in "The New Phys Ed," are changing their curriculum in order to:
A)compensate for larger class sizes.
B)make up for reduced class time.
C)make exercise more engaging and a lifelong pursuit.
D)make all students feel successful at sports.
41
The new approach to physical education, as noted in "The New Phys Ed," focuses more on:
A)team competition.
B)personal challenges.
C)diet and wellness.
D)avoiding future disease.
42
Mark Gartner, one of the phys ed instructors profiled in "The New Phys Ed," notes that his students almost never forget their clothes for P.E., a sign that they enjoy the classes.
A)True
B)False
43
According to "The Hungry Brain," Eric Stice's studies at the Oregon Research Institute finds that when people receive reduced pleasure from eating:
A)they gain weight more slowly.
B)they eat less.
C)it is the result of years of overeating.
D)they are generally healthier.
44
As noted in "The Hungry Brain," the drug leptin:
A)has no affect on the hypothalamus.
B)is produced by fat cells.
C)is named for the Greek word for hunger.
D)is an effective diet drug.
45
As pointed out in "The Hungry Brain," research suggests that chronic dieters are more susceptible than average to overeating.
A)True
B)False
46
According to "Caffeinated Alcohol in a Can, Four Loko Does the Job, Students Agree," Four Loko symbolizes the dangers of binge drinking because:
A)underage drinkers avoid it.
B)it was involved in binge-drinking incidents on campuses.
C)it is inexpensive.
D)it is the only energy drink with alcohol.
47
As reported in "Caffeinated Alcohol in a Can, Four Loko Does the Job, Students Agree," the position of the Food and Drug Administration regarding caffeinated alcohol beverages is that:
A)manufacturers have demonstrated the safety of the beverages.
B)an outright ban is imminent.
C)they are best regulated by a different agency.
D)a decision about them will take some time.
48
As pointed out in "Caffeinated Alcohol in a Can, Four Loko Does the Job, Students Agree," one of the attractions of Four Loko is its low calorie count.
A)True
B)False
49
Ketamine's effects, as described in "Ketamine Use: A Review," have led to its use as a pharmacological ‘model' of:
A)epilepsy.
B)depression.
C)schizophrenia.
D)bipolar disorder.
50
According to "Ketamine Use: A Review," ketamine's primary legitimate use today is in:
A)psychiatric research.
B)cancer treatment.
C)nutritional supplementation.
D)veterinary medicine.
51
The effects of ketamine that make it useful in a clinical setting, as pointed out in "Ketamine Use: A Review," are the same ones that make the drug appealing to recreational drug users.
A)True
B)False
52
The chemical compound that makes up synthetic cannabis, as explained in "This Drug Shouldn't Be Out There," was originally intended to act as an:
A)appetite stimulant.
B)diet drug.
C)treatment for eating disorders.
D)anti-depressant.
53
Synthetic cannabis, as reported in "This Drug Shouldn't Be Out There," is marketed as:
A)pipe tobacco.
B)an energy booster.
C)incense.
D)flavorless fiber.
54
Only recently, as noted in "This Drug Shouldn't Be Out There," has the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration made it illegal to possess or sell the chemicals used to make synthetic cannabis.
A)True
B)False
55
According to "The Thoroughly Modern Guide to Breakups," the best thing a dumpee can do to speed emotional healing is to:
A)try to figure out what went wrong.
B)assign blame to the dumper.
C)try to stay friends with the dumper.
D)accept that the relationship is over.
56
As noted in "The Thoroughly Modern Guide to Breakups," a person's deepest vulnerability is the fear of:
A)being unlovable.
B)the death of a loved one.
C)his or her own death.
D)being alone.
57
As stated in "The Thoroughly Modern Guide to Breakups," hypersensitivity to rejection is on the rise in society.
A)True
B)False
58
As cited in "Are You with the Right Mate?," New York psychotherapist Ken Page goes around the country speaking about what he calls:
A)normal marital hatred.
B)inevitable partner disillusionment.
C)abnormal spousal contempt.
D)irrational domestic boredom.
59
As mentioned in "Are You with the Right Mate?," clinical psychologist Christine Meinecke espouses a new marital paradigm, which she calls the:
A)road less traveled.
B)self-responsible spouse.
C)imaginary helpmate.
D)Adam and Eve complex.
60
As noted in "Are You with the Right Mate?," marriage therapist William Doherty maintains that men generally initiate more breakups and two-thirds of divorces.
A)True
B)False
61
According to "This Man is Addicted to Sex," some of the recent increase in the incidence and diagnosis of sex addiction can be attributed to:
A)greater social openness to sex in general.
B)gender equality.
C)the digital revolution.
D)a decline in other forms of addiction.
62
Sex addicts, as explained in "This Man is Addicted to Sex," sometimes describe behavior that is similar to:
A)schizophrenia.
B)obsessive-compulsive disorder.
C)generalized anxiety disorder.
D)borderline personality disorder.
63
As pointed out in "This Man is Addicted to Sex," although watching porn is not the same as seeking out live sex, experts note that it can be a kind of gateway drug to the latter.
A)True
B)False
64
Headaches experienced most frequently by the greatest number of people, as explained in "Fighting Headaches with Hormones," are classified as:
A)migraines.
B)cluster headaches.
C)tension headaches.
D)anxiety headaches.
65
Well-known causes of tension headaches, as set forth in "Fighting Headaches with Hormones," include all of the following except:
A)food allergies.
B)inadequate sleep.
C)poor posture.
D)skipping meals.
66
Compared to most common maladies, as stated in "Fighting Headaches with Hormones," headaches have only recently been recognized as a medical disorder.
A)True
B)False
67
According to "The HIV/AIDS Epidemic at 30," the group with the highest rates of new HIV infection is:
A)Native Americans.
B)Asian Americans.
C)white Americans.
D)African Americans.
68
The disease now known as HIV/AIDS, as reported in "The HIV/AIDS Epidemic at 30," was first identified as a new disease in:
A)New York City.
B)Miami.
C)Los Angeles.
D)Houston.
69
In part due to budget strains arising from the recession, as pointed out in "The HIV/AIDS Epidemic at 30," many new patients remain on waiting lists to begin antiretroviral treatment for HIV/AIDS.
A)True
B)False
70
Recently, as described in "The Human Vector," the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention created its most successful public service campaign designed to teach people how to prepare for natural disasters and disease outbreaks centering on:
A)an alien attack.
B)a zombie apocalypse.
C)a meteor strike.
D)the return of the Black Death.
71
During the Plague of Justinian and the Black Death, as cited in "The Human Vector," the plague was attributed to:
A)witchcraft or magic.
B)the devil.
C)God's wrath.
D)astrological events.
72
The Zombie Apocalypse scenario, as asserted in "The Human Vector," works equally well for natural disasters and disease pandemics.
A)True
B)False
73
According to "Ten Great Public Health Achievements—United States, 2001-2010," one of the most successful vaccines introduced in the first ten years of the twenty-first century was for:
A)hepatitis A.
B)varicella.
C)pneumonia.
D)rotavirus.
74
New FDA efforts to control the use of tobacco, as set forth in "Ten Great Public Health Achievements—United States, 2001-2010," include all of the following except:
A)requiring tobacco companies to conduct research into the ongoing health impacts of their products.
B)banning flavored cigarettes.
C)establishing new restrictions on youth access.
D)proposed larger, more effective graphic warning labels on cigarette boxes.
75
Progress in reducing smoking rates among youths and adults, as noted in "Ten Great Public Health Achievements—United States, 2001-2010," has notably increased in recent years.
A)True
B)False
76
According to "The Cost Implications of Health Care Reform," actuary statistics from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services indicate that the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act will:
A)not expand insurance coverage.
B)reduce the amount of medication dispensed.
C)have no effect on people near the poverty line.
D)expand national healthcare expenditures.
77
As reported in "The Cost Implications of Health Care Reform," what ultimately determines the country's financial well-being is:
A)level of spending on medical care.
B)untreated chronic illness.
C)high costs of health insurance.
D)the growth rate of medical spending.
78
As stated in "The Cost Implications of Health Care Reform," under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, the cost of insurance per person will increase.
A)True
B)False
79
As detailed in "Myth Diagnosis," the number of people who die each year due to a lack of health insurance:
A)will exceed 200,000 by 2012.
B)is negligible due to entitlement programs such as Medicare.
C)is hard to estimate.
D)has been severely underestimated.
80
As defined in "Myth Diagnosis," 80,000 people die each year from "nosocomial infections" which are:
A)infections due to medical treatment.
B)commonly suffered by the uninsured.
C)infections brought about by untreated wounds.
D)the result of taking anti-inflammatory medication such as Vioxx.
81
As noted in "Myth Diagnosis," the availability of Medicare has little or no effect on mortality in the short term.
A)True
B)False
82
According to "In Dire Health," the best solution to the problems of the U. S. healthcare system would be:
A)universal Medicare.
B)separate state-run programs.
C)non-profit health-insurance companies.
D)a tax-supported single-payer system.
83
The "moral hazard" encouraged by health-insurance coverage, as maintained in "In Dire Health," is the:
A)overuse of elective services.
B)delay in payments to doctors and hospitals.
C)denial of critical care by for-profit companies.
D)encouragement of ever-greater medical specialization.
84
Because they try to limit payments to providers, as noted in "In Dire Health," insurance companies are often intrusive third parties in the doctor-patient relationship.
A)True
B)False
85
President Obama, as described in "Medicare Whac-A-Mole," proposes fixing Medicare by:
A)increasing the number of people eligible to participate in the program.
B)changing the way providers are paid for Medicare's services.
C)including full prescription-drug coverage.
D)restricting the number of medical services covered.
86
Initial estimates of the cost of the Medicare program, as explained in "Medicare Whac-A-Mole," were off because they did not account for:
A)new life-saving technologies.
B)a significant economic recession that led to widespread unemployment.
C)the increase in demand for medical services.
D)lawsuits filed by those opposed to the program.
87
In keeping with the rest of the Democratic Party, as pointed out in "Medicare Whac-A-Mole," President Obama has so far showed himself unwilling to address the rising costs of the Medicare program.
A)True
B)False
88
In 1905, as disclosed in "Vaccine Refusal, Mandatory Immunization, and the Risks of Vaccine-Preventable Diseases," the U.S. Supreme Court affirmed the right of states to require compulsory vaccination in the case:
A)Marbury v. Madison.
B)Plessy v. Ferguson.
C)Jacobson v. Massachusetts.
D)Roe v. Wade.
89
As noted in "Vaccine Refusal, Mandatory Immunization, and the Risks of Vaccine-Preventable Diseases," modern immunization laws came about in the 1960s and 1970s spurred by an effort to control:
A)measles.
B)smallpox.
C)mumps.
D)rubella.
90
As mentioned in "Vaccine Refusal, Mandatory Immunization, and the Risks of Vaccine-Preventable Diseases," young children are more likely than older children to contract and possibly die from infectious diseases.
A)True
B)False
91
As presented in "Medical Tourism: What You Should Know," West Virginia lawmaker Ray Canterbury drew attention to medical tourism by introducing a bill to:
A)forbid enrollees in the state government's health plan to travel to foreign countries for surgery and other medical services.
B)allow enrollees in the state government's health plan to travel to foreign countries for surgery and other medical services.
C)tax citizens of the state who spent money purchasing medical services in foreign countries.
D)adopt certification procedures for foreign hospitals similar to those used in the United States.
92
As described in "Medical Tourism: What You Should Know," the hospital with five-star hotel quality rooms, valet parking, an international staff and interpreters, and a travel agent is in:
A)Mumbai, India.
B)Tokyo, Japan.
C)Bangkok, Thailand.
D)Uppsala, Sweden.
93
As noted in "Medical Tourism: What You Should Know," the rate of healthcare inflation in the United States is almost four times the rate of overall inflation.
A)True
B)False
94
As described in "Bed Bugs: The Pesticide Dilemma," characteristics of bed bugs include that they:
A)subsist on food scraps.
B)will only feed through a membrane.
C)cannot survive more than 24 hours without food.
D)are repelled by warmth.
95
As noted in "Bed Bugs: The Pesticide Dilemma," Section 18 of the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act allows the use of unregistered pesticides:
A)if an emergency condition exists.
B)by owners of private property.
C)by pest-control professionals.
D)out of doors.
96
As stated in "Bed Bugs: The Pesticide Dilemma," Ohio's Section 18 request would allow homeowners to use propoxur in their own homes.
A)True
B)False
97
According to "Is Your Food Contaminated?", the largest impediment to the use of food markers is:
A)making them safe for food contact.
B)price.
C)making them edible.
D)consumer fear.
98
As noted in "Is Your Food Contaminated?", pulsed light could be used in the vigilant kitchen to:
A)repel pests.
B)prevent spoilage.
C)indicate spoilage.
D)kill germs.
99
As pointed out in "Is Your Food Contaminated?", there has never been an intentional food poisoning in a processing plant in the United States.
A)True
B)False
100
As reported in "Hazardous Health Plans," insurance experts say the problem with insuring people as individuals rather than in groups is:
A)they tend to be in poorer health.
B)there is a lack of group accountability.
C)the high cost of treatment in the United States.
D)ignorance of health treatment options.
101
As noted in "Hazardous Health Plans," the reason a patient with breast cancer in California pays more overall for treatment than a patient in Massachusetts is that:
A)California has coverage gaps.
B)California has higher premiums.
C)California has higher deductibles.
D)Massachusetts has limited life time benefits.
102
According to "Hazardous Health Plans," the fact that health insurance is sold in states but regulated on the federal level contributes to confusion.
A)True
B)False
103
According to "Cybermedicine: What You Need to Know," there is no uniform law regarding the legality of online medical consultations because:
A)the technology to provide such services is still too new.
B)professional medical associations have lobbied against such measures.
C)too many of the online practitioners are not actual medical doctors.
D)the regulation of medical practice is governed by individual states.
104
The greatest difference between telemedicine and cybermedicine, as asserted in "Cybermedicine: What You Need to Know," is that with cybermedicine:
A)only advice, rather than treatment, is offered.
B)there are no insurance plans that will cover any interaction.
C)there is no middleman between the patient and the physician.
D)physicians are unable to prescribe medications.
105
Both Medicare and Medicaid, as noted in "Cybermedicine: What You Need to Know," reimburse providers for both telemedicine and cybermedicine services.
A)True
B)False
106
As claimed in "The Surprising Reason Heavy Isn't Healthy," cancer treatment for overweight people can be compromised due to:
A)overdosing with chemotherapy medication.
B)underdosing with chemotherapy medication.
C)inadequate X-ray results.
D)discrimination against heavier people.
107
As asserted in "The Surprising Reason Heavy Isn't Healthy," ultrasound diagnostic tests are difficult in the overweight because:
A)the beams cannot penetrate tissue if there is a great deal of fat present.
B)significantly heavy people cannot fit in the ultrasound machines.
C)technicians tend to overdose.
D)technicians tend to underdose.
108
As identified in "The Surprising Reason Heavy Isn't Healthy," overweight women are more likely to die from breast and ovarian cancers than their normal-weight counterparts.
A)True
B)False
109
According to "The Warrior's Brain," traumatic brain injury:
A)was once called shellshock.
B)is a longstanding problem in military medicine.
C)has worse effects in hot weather conditions.
D)heals quickly when treated.
110
As reported in "The Warrior's Brain," military wife Brooke Brown says the military culture:
A)encourages soldiers to be honest about their symptoms.
B)does not acknowledge any mental illness.
C)enforces strict adherence to medical protocols.
D)contends that "if you ain't bleeding, you ain't hurt."
111
As noted in "The Warrior's Brain," studies indicate that those who abuse alcohol and drugs after a traumatic brain injury have increased rates of suicide attempts.
A)True
B)False
112
As outlined in "Discovering Teenagers' Risky ‘Game' Too Late," two warning signs of the choking game are:
A)marks about the neck and confusion.
B)weight gain and increased sugar intake.
C)weight gain and confusion.
D)bloodshot eyes and frequent, severe headaches.
113
Although new to physicians and parents, as addressed in "Discovering Teenagers' Risky ‘Game' Too Late," the choking game:
A)was found to be known to approximately 30 percent of eighth-graders in one Oregon study.
B)is well-known across all 50 states.
C)was popular among adults in the 1990s and has now filtered down to eighth-graders.
D)was popular with one-third of teenagers in one Oregon study.
114
As noted in "Discovering Teenagers' Risky ‘Game' Too Late," the choking game is popular because it is a cheap, easy, and safe way to get high.
A)True
B)False
115
Until recently, as explained in "The New Sex Cancer," the average oral cancer patient was a lifelong smoker or:
A)obese.
B)had been diagnosed with a different form of cancer previously.
C)had neglected regular dental cleanings and checkups.
D)a heavy drinker.
116
Human papillomavirus (HPV), as noted in "The New Sex Cancer" is most often associated with:
A)breast cancer.
B)cervical cancer.
C)prostate cancer.
D)liver cancer.
117
The Centers for Disease Control, as cited in "The New Sex Cancer," estimates that half of all sexually active people become HPV positive at some time in their lives.
A)True
B)False
118
According to "Drilling Into the Unknown," U.S. shale-gas production is likely to be good for the environment because it:
A)has no hazardous byproducts.
B)actually releases beneficial gases into the atmosphere.
C)provides a cleaner alternative to coal.
D)results in a gas that is highly efficient as a fuel source.
119
So far, as pointed out in "Drilling Into the Unknown," the only known threat to human health or the environment is:
A)pollution already associated with fossil fuel extraction.
B)contaminated drinking water.
C)an increased risk of severe earthquakes.
D)well collapses, which can injure or kill workers.
120
Although they are recent, as reported in "Drilling Into the Unknown," there are numerous, readily interpretable scientific studies concerning the possible risks of fracking.
A)True
B)False
121
As reported in "MRSA: Hospitals Step Up Fight. Will It Be Enough?", the majority of healthcare-acquired infections:
A)are due to negligence.
B)are caused by pathogens other than MRSA.
C)are never reported to public-health officials.
D)lead to long-term health problems.
122
As stated in "MRSA: Hospitals Step Up Fight. Will It Be Enough?", a study conducted by Jason Newland of Children's Mercy Hospitals and Clinics found that:
A)the number of children hospitalized for MRDA has decreased.
B)most pediatric MRDA cases are acquired in a community setting.
C)hand hygiene in health care settings would eliminate MRSA.
D)all children should be screened for MRSA upon hospital admission.
123
As noted in "MRSA: Hospitals Step Up Fight. Will It Be Enough?", standardized use of Centers for Disease recommendations of central-line insertion significantly reduces bloodstream infections.
A)True
B)False
124
As reported in "Countering Radiation Fear with Just the Facts," the Fukushima Daiichi plant was particularly vulnerable because of its location and:
A)proximity to high population concentrations.
B)age.
C)reactor design.
D)type of fuel.
125
As noted in "Countering Radiation Fear with Just the Facts," a principal difference between Fukushima Daiichi and Chernobyl was that:
A)the Soviet government reacted promptly.
B)local produce at Chernobyl was banned from the food supply.
C)Chernobyl did not have a real containment structure.
D)Chernobyl was in a more densely populated area.
126
As stated in "Countering Radiation Fear with Just the Facts," the Three Mile Island incident has had measurable negative affects on public health.
A)True
B)False





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