WorksheetsHealth Cumulative Exam
Total questions: 42
Worksheet time: 7hrs 0mins
What is a communicable disease?
a) A disease you are born with
b) A disease that can be spread from one person to another
c) A disease caused only by genetics
d) A disease that affects only animals
What is a pathogen, and what are the main types of pathogens?
A. A pathogen is a helpful organism in the body; main types include plants, animals, fungi, and insects.
B. A pathogen is a disease-causing organism; main types include bacteria, viruses, fungi, and parasites.
C. A pathogen is a chemical found in medicine; main types include acids, bases, and proteins.
D. A pathogen is a body cell that fights disease; main types include red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets.
Which of the following is a pathogen?
a) Bacteria
b) Virus
c) Fungi
d) All of the above
How is influenza commonly spread?
a) Through contaminated food
b) Through respiratory droplets from coughs or sneezes
c) Through touching metal surfaces only
d) Through blood transfusions
Mononucleosis (Mono) is usually spread through:
a) Sharing drinks or utensils
b) Mosquito bites
c) Airborne dust
d) Touching plants
Conjunctivitis (pinkeye) is contagious and spreads through:
a) Sharing eye drops or contact lenses
b) Sneezing only
c) Drinking water
d) Sunlight exposure
Which of the following diseases is caused by bacteria?
a) Influenza
b) Strep throat
c) Chickenpox
d) COVID-19
Vaccination is important because it:
a) Strengthens muscles
b) Prevents disease and slows the spread
c) Increases appetite
d) Replaces medication
The addictive substance in tobacco is:
a) Tar
b) Nicotine
c) Methanol
d) Arsenic
A cigarette is considered combustible because:
a) It is chewed
b) It dissolves in the mouth
c) It is burned and inhaled
d) It is mixed with water
Vaping devices create:
a) Water vapor
b) Aerosol
c) Pure oxygen
d) Steam
Nicotine affects the nervous system by:
a) Improving sleep
b) Releasing dopamine, which can lead to addiction
c) Preventing addiction to other drugs
d) Strengthening bones
Smoking increases the risk of cancer in the mouth, throat, lungs, and:
a) Heart
b) Liver
c) Bladder
d) Brain
Alcohol is classified as a:
a) Vitamin
b) Drug
c) Mineral
d) Protein
BAC stands for:
a) Blood Alcohol Concentration
b) Body Activity Count
c) Blood Sugar Level
d) Brain Alertness Cycle
Which of the following is a symptom of alcohol use disorder?
a) Strong craving for alcohol
b) Memory loss or blackouts
c) Continued use despite health problems
d) All of the above
Misusing depressants can lead to:
a) Slurred speech and lack of coordination
b) Slowed breathing
c) Death by overdose
d) All of the above
Stimulants:
a) Increase energy, alertness, and attention
b) Slow the nervous system
c) Are always safe
d) Reduce alertness
Illegal drugs are:
a) Prescribed by doctors
b) Safe when used occasionally
c) Not legal and can harm health
d) Vitamins
People with mental health conditions who self-medicate with drugs may experience:
a) Improved mood
b) Increased anxiety, sadness, and exhaustion
c) Complete healing
d) No effects
Driving with a BAC of 0.08 or higher is:
a) Legal if over 21
b) Illegal and dangerous
c) Allowed on highways only
d) Safe with friends in the car
Epi Pens deliver:
a) Antihistamine
b) Epinephrine
c) Insulin
d) Oxygen
The correct order in “Check – Call – Care” is:
a) Call, Check, Care
b) Care, Call, Check
c) Check, Call, Care
d) Care, Check, Call
When calling 911, you should provide:
a) Your name and location
b) Type of emergency
c) Exact address and details
d) All of the above
Depressants in first aid context help a person to:
a) Stay calm or sleep
b) Increase alertness
c) Burn more energy
d) Improve memory
For a nosebleed, the head should be:
a) Tilted backward
b) Tilted slightly forward
c) Tilted to the side
d) Flat on the ground
First aid for a muscle or joint injury uses the RICE method. RICE stands for:
a) Rest, Ice, Compression, Elevate
b) Run, Ice, Care, Elevate
c) Rest, Inspect, Care, Exercise
d) Rotate, Ice, Compress, Elevate
Detoxification is:
a) Gradually increasing alcohol use
b) Completely stopping alcohol to remove it from the body
c) Exercising after drinking
d) Mixing alcohol with medication
Heat exhaustion first aid includes:
a) Move to cool area, give fluids, loosen clothing, monitor symptoms
b) Keep in sun, restrict fluids, apply tight clothing
c) Exercise to increase body heat
d) Give caffeine
During a seizure, you should:
a) Restrain the person to prevent movement
b) Move objects away and place something soft under the head
c) Give them food or drink immediately
d) Ignore the seizure
Vaping devices are sometimes called electronic nicotine delivery systems, or (a) . (for fill-in-the-blank questions, type your answer in lowercase letters only.)
A cigarette consists of finely cut tobacco, chemical additives, a (a) , and a paper wrapping.
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Heating e-liquid in a vaping device creates an (a) , which is a suspension of fine particles in the air.
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Smoking cigarettes increases the risk of cancers in the mouth, throat, esophagus, lungs, and (a) .
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Alcohol poisoning can cause loss of consciousness, low blood pressure, difficulty breathing, permanent brain damage, or (a) . (for fill-in-the-blank questions, type your answer in lowercase letters only.)
Driving with a BAC of 0.08 or above is called (a) , which is illegal and dangerous.
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illegal drugs are not (a) and can be harmful to a person’s health.
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A prescription medication can only be purchased with a (a) from a doctor.
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People with mental health conditions may attempt to self-treat with drugs, but drugs can increase feelings of (a) , sadness, and exhaustion.
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Misusing stimulants can lead to physical dependence, cognitive impairment, (a) , hallucinations, and paranoia.
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Completely stopping all alcohol use to remove it from the body is called (a) , which may include severe withdrawal symptoms.
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For heat exhaustion, you should move the person to a cool area, give fluids, rest, loosen clothing, and monitor symptoms; if they worsen, call (a) immediately.
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