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Grade 12 - Health Science Diagnostic Test

Total questions: 40

Worksheet time: 25mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

The cause of the disease

a)

Etiology

b)

Prognosis

c)

Diagnosis

d)

Syndrome

2.

Substances made by white blood cells to help fight pathogens are ___________.

a)

Antibodies

b)

Antibiotics

c)

Red blood cells

d)

Mucus

3.
What  component would be most important to a long distance runner?
a)
Reaction time 
b)
Cardiovascular endurance
c)
Agility
d)
Muscular Strength
4.

What is a long term effect of excessive alcohol use?

a)

Blurred vision

b)

Liver damage

c)

Lost of taste

d)

Pale skin

5.

All of the following are non-communicable disease except ________.

a)

Heart attacks

b)

Diabetes

c)

Hypertension

d)

Measles

6.
Ways to limit exposure to communicable disease :
a)

Washing your hands

b)

Eating a balanced diet and participating in physical activity

c)

Learn stress management techniques

d)
All of the above
7.

This term is used when a disease affects a large proportion of the people over a large area.

a)

Epidemic

b)

Pandemic

c)

Disease

d)

Pathogens

8.

Endocrine glands secrete _____.

a)

Hormones

b)

Neurotransmitters

c)

Chemical Substances

d)

Saliva

9.

What is the direct cause of asthma attacks?

a)

Blood clots in the trachea

b)

Swelling and excess mucous in the airways

c)

Excess fluid in the air sacs

d)

Infection of the lungs

10.

What hormone is released when blood glucose levels rise above normal?

a)

Insulin

b)

Glucagon

c)

Glycogen

d)

Leptin

11.

The cell that able to receive recombinant DNA for cloning purpose known as -------

a)

Vector

b)

Target DNA

c)

Plasmid

d)

Host cell

12.

Kidney disease is :

a)
Also known as high blood pressure, when a person's heart and arteries must work harder than normal. Over time, the added stress can damage them. Increases risk of stroke, heart attack, heart failure, kidney failure, and loss of vision.
b)
A chronic condition where the body does not use insulin properly and becomes insulin resistant
c)
A chronic disease, where kidneys gradually lose function. Kidneys are responsible for filtering waste and excess fluids from the blood, which are excreted through urine
d)
Type of fat found in found in animal products like meat, eggs, butter, cheese, and milk. The body needs some cholesterol for organ growth and function, but too much can build up and clog arteries that carry blood around the body. This can cause a heart attack or stroke
13.

Which of the following is a type of Specialty Hospital?

a)
Walk-in Clinics
b)
Pediatric Hospitals
c)

Emergency Department

d)
Home Healthcare 
14.

Autistic people may have differences in:

a)

Communication

b)

Executive functions

c)

Sensory perception

d)

All the above

15.

The contract which details your insurance coverage is called:

a)

Premium

b)

Deductible

c)

Co-Pay

d)

Policy

16.
Communication skills to avoid doing something you don't want to do.
a)

Goal setting

b)

Refusal skills

c)

Self esteem

d)

Good decisions

17.

Which of the following describes Professionalism?

a)

Style of speaking or behaving

b)

Dressing appropriately

c)

Specific style of behavior in the workplace

d)

Working effectively with others

18.

A kind of medicine that can be sold and bought in an ordinary store without an order from a doctor

a)

Over the counter medicine

b)

Prescribed medicine

c)

Natural herbals

d)

Oral medication only

19.

How much potassium does the product contain ?

a)

350 miligrams

b)

350 grams

c)

170 miligrams

d)

170 grams

20.

A test or treatment that requires incisions to the skin:

a)

Non-invasive procedures

b)

Integrity

c)

Incompetence

d)

Invasive procedures

21.

What would be the MOST concerning finding in an allergic reaction?

a)

Elevated blood pressure

b)

Change in mental status

c)

Airway swelling

d)

Increased Heart Rate

22.
You called 911 to request emergency assistance for a victim burned in a fire. The victim tells you that he is in a lot of pain. His skin has many blisters and is severely swollen.   

What should you tell the 911 operator when he asks, "How bad are the burns?"
a)
"They are first-degree burns."
b)
"They are second-degree burns."
c)
"They are third-degree burns."
d)

"They are fourth-degree burns."

23.

To give chest compressions to an adult, your hands should be placed

a)

In the middle of the chest along the breastbone

b)

Just above the collarbone

c)

On either side of the rib cage

d)

On the lower tip of the breastbone

24.

Care for a person who is unresponsive and has a blocked airway includes:

a)

Giving chest compressions

b)

Looking for an object between compressions and breaths

c)

Pressing on the person's abdomen about 5 inches deep

d)

Both A and B

25.

How would you FIRST stop bleeding?

a)

Heimlich maneuver

b)

Direct pressure

c)

Tourniquet

d)

Ice

26.

Which of the following statement is true about evacuation procedures?

a)

Evacuation drills are not compulsory

b)

Escape route map arrows must be prepared in corridors and exits

c)

Escape route map must be prepared in School Science Laboratory

d)

Escape route map must be prepared in School Administration department

27.

Which of the following is the normal range for pulse?

a)

60-100

b)

80-100

c)

12-20

d)

60-80

28.

Normal respirations are .....

a)

12-20 per minute

b)

10-25 per minute

c)

11-22 per minute

d)

5-30 per minute

29.

When does body temperature tend to be lowest?

a)

Late afternoon

b)

Late evening

c)

Morning

d)

Around noon

30.

What is the name of the circled area of the ECG in the diagram?

a)

P Wave

b)

QRS Complex

c)

T Wave

d)

Cardiac Cycle

31.

To protect your back, always avoid...

a)

Twisting and bending at the same time

b)

Pivoting and bending at the same time

c)

Lifting light objects

d)

Consistent excersice

32.

What is a Motor vehicle accident?

a)

When a worker hits an object that is not moving.

b)

The unintended collision of one motor vehicle with another, a stationary object, or person, resulting in injuries, death and or loss of property.

c)

Any case in which a person works or exerts themselves beyond their physical capabilities

d)

An accident in which a worker is hit and injured by an object, tool or equipment

33.

Which of the following tests is used to determine the percentage of red blood cells within a volume of blood?

a)

Packed cell volume (PCV)

b)

Complete blood count (CBC)

c)

White blood cell test

d)

Platelet test

34.

What is teamwork?

a)

How you work with others in a group.

b)

Working in a team.

c)

The combined action of a group of people, especially when effective and efficient.

d)

A decently done project created with others.

35.

What do you learn from teamwork?

a)

Fosters creativity and learning, builds trust, and encourages healthy risk taking.

b)

You can get to know different people.

c)

You can see how others learn and apply skills.

d)

Someone who is a "good kid" will do all the work.

36.

Which form of pathogen is used in vaccination ?

a)

Activated and strong pathogenic antigens

b)

Inactivated and weakened pathogenic antigens

c)

Hyperactive and strong pathogen

d)

Preformed antibodies

37.

What are some examples of common food allergies?

a)

Fruits, vegetables, dairy, grains, meat

b)

Fish, wheat, eggs, soy peanuts, nuts, milk, fish

c)

Watermelon and pineapple

d)

Broccoli and cabbage

38.

Which action is most commonly associated with the immune system?

a)

Removing wastes from your digestive system

b)

Removing carbon dioxide from your bloodstream

c)

Turning your skin red when you've been exposed to too much sunlight

d)

Raising your body's temperature when you've been infected by a virus

39.

Which of the following tests is used to check increase or decrease in blood cell counts?

a)

Packed cell volume (PCV)

b)

Complete blood count (CBC)

c)

White blood cell test

d)

Platelet test

40.

Proteins that are elevated by the presence of one or more types of cancer?

a)

Red blood cells

b)

Tumor Markers

c)

Neocleotides

d)

Metabolites