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Chapter 28: Community and Environmental Health

Online Quizzes

1
Which kind of doctor would you go to for a physical?
A)Allergist
B)Dermatologist
C)Gynecologist
D)Primary care physician
2
Which type of health care facility provides care for the terminally ill?
A)Hospices
B)Drug treatment
C)Assisted living
D)Emergency room
3
Which statement is false?
A)Managed care plans hold down costs by limiting patients' choices and encouraging preventive care.
B)Modern health care can be very expensive.
C)Most Americans buy their own private insurance.
D)One advantage of fee-for-service plans is that patients typically can go to any doctor they choose.
4
Which national health agency protects the country's land, air, and water?
A)The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS)
B)The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)
C)The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
D)The Occupational Safety and health Administration (OSHA)
5
Which is dedicated to promoting the health of children through immunization?
A)CARE
B)USAID
C)UNICEF
D)Peace Corps
6
Which is a major component of smog?
A)Ozone
B)Lead
C)Particulate matter
D)Sulfur dioxide
7
Which is an overall increase in Earth's temperature?
A)Melting glaciers
B)Air quality index
C)Acid rain
D)Global warming
8
What level of noise can cause hearing loss if exposure is repeated?
A)60 decibels
B)85 decibels
C)90 decibels
D)140 decibels
9
Which is NOT a result of deforestation?
A)The destruction of plant and animal habitats
B)The soil is held in place by concrete
C)The local climate becomes hotter and drier
D)It contributes to global warming
10
Which is used water from homes, businesses, and farms?
A)Runoff
B)Wastewater
C)Sediment
D)Oil
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