Health and Safety LifeSmarts Practice Test

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• Which definition describes disease?
• Describe a characteristic of a transit-oriented development neighborhood.
• Reye's Syndrome is best described as which of the following?
• Dehydration is best prevented by
• Which term matches the definition: Rare but serious illness caused by a toxin that attacks the body's nerves.
• Which is NOT a characteristic of a transit-oriented development neighborhood?
• Which term is used to describe a protective device worn on water to stay afloat?
• Under the US Safe Drinking Water Act, which federal agency sets standards for drinking water quality?
• Which term matches the definition: violent shaking up or jarring of the brain?
• Which term means 'A struggle between opposing forces'?
• What is the primary purpose of inactive ingredients in OTC medicines?
• Which option best defines a dosage?
• What is the 24-hour poison emergency number in the United States?
• Which term refers to the act of endangering others by using a vehicle as a weapon?
• Which term means the removal from the marketplace of a defective product?
• What is the function of a circuit breaker in an electrical circuit?
• Dextromethorphan is best described as:
• What is an amino acid?
• Bullying is defined as:
• Which category of medicines requires Drug Facts Label?
• The GFCI is a fast-acting circuit breaker designed to shut off what?
• Functional foods are:
• What does the term Dose describe?
• What does SDWA stand for?
• The cervix is the opening to which organ?
• Which term matches the definition: An odorless very poisonous gas that is a product of incomplete combustion of carbon?
• Which term describes violent shaking up or jarring of the brain?
• What imaging technique is commonly used in prenatal diagnostics to generate an image of the fetus?
• When taking medicine, which should you use to measure?
• Which term describes an immune system overreaction?
• BMI stands for which of the following?
• Before modern canning, which item was critical to food preservation?
• Which term matches the definition: A chemical substance that kills harmful bacteria or viruses?
• Which term describes inert substances added to a drug to aid dosing?
• Hypothermia is defined as?
• A product intended to complement the diet and may contain vitamins, minerals, an amino acid, or botanicals is called what?
• Which term best matches the description 'A disorder characterized by unwanted repetitive thoughts and/or actions'?
• Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is best described as:
• What describes an overdose?
• In supplement manufacturing, what does standardization refer to?
• Medicare is a federal program of health insurance for which group?
• Which term is described as a factor that can increase risk of injury?
• Which term is described as an energy source for cells and is a simple sugar?
• Which term describes a mood disorder with episodes of both mania and depression?
• An imaging technique that uses high frequency sound waves to generate images of internal structures.
• Sharps Disposal Container is made of what material?
• Which statement about the Affordable Care Act is true?
• What does 'extra strength' indicate about a medication?
• Which three classes of medications are most commonly misused?
• Which term matches the definition: Produced by farmers who emphasize the use of renewable resources and the conservation of soil and water to enhance environmental quality for future generations.
• What is coinsurance?
• A Class K fire extinguisher would most likely be found in this room of the house.
• Name one of the four segments of the population most at risk for foodborne illness.
• Which term matches the definition: Foods that have been fortified with nutrients.
• What term is used to describe an excessive or irrational fear of something?
• Which of the following is a stability requirement for a Sharps Disposal Container?
• What term pertains to mutual discussion and arrangement of terms in an agreement?
• What is the term for the period when consumers can change health care plans and prescription drug coverage for the upcoming year?
• Which organization cares for the sick or wounded or homeless in wartime?
• Which of the following is not recommended for minor burns?
• Which section tells you how to take the product, including when and how often?
• A drug is defined as a chemical substance that is taken to cause changes in a person's body or behavior.
• Binge eating disorder is best described as:
• Which statement best distinguishes a health claim from a general nutrition claim?
• Which option best defines purifier?
• Which term is used to protect the skin from sun damage by blocking radiation?
• Which term matches the definition: Building blocks of protein.
• Which term describes a process that requires oxygen?
• Which term is defined as a disease of the sebaceous glands that produces blackheads and pimples?
• Where should you look to find proper storage instructions for medicine?
• Which description matches the third line of defense in the immune system?
• Rx stands for prescription medicine, typically purchased from a pharmacy with a health care professional order. Which option best describes Rx?
• Child resistant (C-R) packaging is used to reduce the risk of poisoning in children by ingestion of potentially hazardous items.
• Dietary supplements should not claim to treat specific diseases. Which statement reflects this?
• Which term is the science dealing with the functions of living things or their organs?
• For safety, a bicycle should have reflectors of what color?
• Which symptom does dextromethorphan primarily treat?
• According to the 2-hour rule, what is the maximum time freshly potentially hazardous foods may be safely held in the danger zone?
• What is a purifier?
• What is an Expectorant?
• DSHEA stands for:
• Which term refers to the amount given at one time?
• Under the Safe Drinking Water Act, what is set for pollutants that may have adverse effects on human health?
• Which statement about animals that can carry Salmonella is true?
• What is a key risk of self-diagnosing and using OTC medications?
• What is the primary purpose of an antibiotic?
• Which term is the sum of chemical reactions through which an organism builds up or breaks down materials?
• Where do nine out of ten child poisonings occur?
• Dosage instructions—when, how, and how often to take the product—are found in the
• Which term refers to the hydrostatic force that blood exerts against the wall of a vessel?
• Which methods are described for making potable water safe to drink?
• Which term matches the definition: Using healthy food choices and exercise to maintain a healthy weight.
• Which term matches the definition: Anything that increases the likelihood of injury, disease, or other health problems?
• What is an antibody?
• What is OTC medicine?
• Which option best describes a purifier?
• Which section provides guidance on how to take the product safely?
• Which ingredients are added to provide bulk, strength, color, taste, etc., and do not affect the body?
• Which feature must be included on a Sharps Disposal Container to warn users about contents?
• Potable water is water that is:
• What term describes the fixed amount paid by the insured for a medical service before the insurer pays?
• What is described as a reusable safety switch that breaks the circuit when the current becomes too high?
• Depression is best described as:
• HIPAA protects the privacy of identifiable health information.
• If insurance deductibles increase, what typically happens to premiums?
• What does Over-The-Counter (OTC) medicine stand for?
• Graduated Driver Licensing laws establish how many stages?
• What term describes the periodic amount paid to maintain a health care policy?
• Which term describes the function of Antilock Brakes (ABS) in vehicles?
• Which term means compulsive drug craving and use?
• Airbags have been required in cars sold in the US since which decade?
• Which term refers to an inert substance added to a drug to aid dosing?
• Date rape is defined as:
• Which topic does a living will primarily address?
• What is sanitation?
• What is a prescription?
• What is a filter?
• Part D of the Medicare program provides coverage for what?
• Which statement about antibiotics is true?
• Where should smoke alarms be installed in a multi-level home?
• Which term describes a policy action that removes a defective product from the market.
• Which statement best defines a depressant?
• Which term is associated with dangerous gaseous emission from incomplete burning in engines or heaters?
• Fortified means:
• Fluoride helps strengthen which parts of the body?
• What cleaning solution is described for sanitizing the kitchen?
• In health insurance, what describes the sharing of costs after the deductible is met, typically expressed as a percentage?
• Which term describes a state of mental or emotional strain?
• Which term best describes the potency of a drug in relation to its dose?
• Irradiation refers to exposure to what?
• Which types of pets are commonly carriers of Salmonella in their intestinal tracts?
• Which term means compulsive drug craving and use despite adverse consequences?
• As of 2014, where does the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs allow veterans waiting for primary health care to seek medical treatment?
• Which statement about enriched foods is true?
• An emotional disorder is defined as
• Which term means periodontal disease?
• What is vegan?
• Which statement best describes an Expectorant?
• Which term denotes an overall state of well-being or total health?
• Which term best matches the description 'A physiological or psychological dependence on a drug'?
• What is the term for activity requiring physical effort to sustain or improve health and fitness?
• On an OTC medicine label, which item identifies the active ingredient?
• Which device is described as fast-acting to shut off power in the event of a ground fault?
• Which term best matches the description 'A prolonged feeling of helplessness, hopelessness, and sadness'?
• If a purifier is used to improve air quality, what is its primary function?
• Why should you use two cutting boards, one for meat and one for produce?
• Which federal agency sets standards for consumer products like bicycle helmets?
• Anorexia is defined as:
• DWI is an acronym for which phrase?
• Generic means which of the following?
• Which term is defined as an impairment of health or a condition of abnormal functioning?
• Which section of the Drug Facts Label lists what to avoid and possible side effects?
• What is the savings account set up through an employer that helps pay copayments, deductibles, and other costs not covered by the health plan?
• An out-of-network provider is described as which of the following?
• What does CDC stand for?
• What is a living will?
• Which section details substances or activities to avoid while using the product?
• Which information is typically included on a Drug Facts Label?
• Which term matches the definition: The process of providing or obtaining the food necessary for health and growth.
• What does NHTSA stand for?
• Which of the following is an example of a dietary supplement?
• Which term describes the act of removing a defective product from sale?
• Prescription medicine is medicine that can be bought only with a written order from a doctor.
• Which term describes a substance that causes vomiting?
• Which law protects the privacy of identifiable health information?
• The term asymptomatic means?
• What does dosage refer to?
• In psychology, stress is best defined as a state of mental or emotional strain or suspense.
• Which functional groups are characteristic of amino acids?
• What does a purifier primarily do?
• Long-term care is typically designed to assist which group?
• Which definition matches a stimulant?
• Which term refers to a severe allergic reaction?
• What does the active ingredients section describe?
• If a dietary supplement contains a new ingredient, how is it reviewed by the FDA?
• Enriched means:
• What does an Antacid do?
• Which of the following is a common symptom of carbon monoxide poisoning?
• Which statement best defines strength in pharmacology?
• What term best describes a disease transmitted to people by food?
• Which term matches the definition: A three dimensional representation of requirements for fire to occur: fuel, heat, and oxygen?
• Gum disease is also known as periodontal disease.
• Replace smoke alarms after how many years?
• What does dose refer to in pharmacology?
• Which device alerts people when there is smoke in the air?
• Which device puts out small fires by ejecting fire-extinguishing chemicals?
• Fluoride helps strengthen bones and teeth
• Which term matches the definition: Taking steps to keep something from happening or getting worse?
• What does the inactive ingredients section describe on a Drug Facts Label?
• Which statement best describes an out-of-network provider?
• ACA stands for which of the following?
• Pharmacy is defined as the science of preparing and dispensing medicines.
• What term describes a disorder in which the immune system is overly sensitive to a foreign substance?
• Which term matches the definition: Units of heat that measure the energy used by the body and the energy that foods supply to the body.
• Shelf-stable packaging allows a food to be stored safely at room temperature. Which statement best describes its purpose?
• Which term describes inflammation of the liver caused by a virus or toxin?
• A drug that requires a prescription is called what?
• A purifier is best defined as which?
• Which term matches the definition: One value for each nutrient is selected for the labels of dietary supplements and foods.
• Which statement correctly differentiates enriched from fortified?
• What term describes a person who does not eat any animal products?
• Which statement describes why caution is advised when handling certain pets to prevent cross-contamination?
• Which term describes the practice of endangering drivers by using a vehicle as a weapon?
• Which term matches 'a mental disorder that reveals itself through abnormal behaviors related to food'?
• Which term refers to a protective headgear?
• In terms of product origin, which statement is true about generic meaning?
• What does AED stand for in medical devices?
• The Affordable Care Act prohibits health insurers from denying coverage to new customers based on what?
• Pap test screens for precancerous cells in which area?
• A botanical (herb) is defined as:
• Which term signifies a clash between opposing forces?
• Which term matches the definition: Abbreviation for Personal Floatation Device; a lifejacket.
• Which term describes dietary supplement products in which each serving contains two or more vitamins and minerals?
• Phobia is defined as:
• Which organization is a Federal agency created to protect consumers from dangerous products they might purchase or use?
• Which statement best describes a smoke detector's primary function?
• Which term describes a provider without a participation agreement with a plan?
• Which item is a hard hat that protects your head?
• Which term describes a potentially serious pediatric disorder characterized by vomiting and confusion?
• Which concept explains that fire requires fuel, heat, and oxygen?
• If two OTC products contain the same active ingredient, which risk increases?
• Which of the following is an example of a potentially hazardous food that should not be left in the danger zone beyond the 2-hour limit?
• According to the material, sodium is described as 3400 mg per day and was once a strong preservative but is now a common spice. Which option correctly reflects this description?
• What are scrubbers used for?
• I.U. stands for:
• What is a typical copayment amount when visiting the doctor?
• Which term connects bone to bone?
• What is blood pressure?
• A health claim is:
• If you suspect mold in your home's central air system, why should you avoid running the air conditioner?
• Which term matches the definition: The removal from the marketplace of a product that is defective or hazardous to consumers.
• Which option best describes purifier in health and safety terms?
• What is the term for an instrument to measure medicine?
• Which health condition is indicated by a BMI over 30?
• Which term best describes a provider that does not have a participation agreement with a plan?
• The term tetanus describes which condition?
• Heat stroke is best described as a dangerous condition in which the body loses its ability to cool itself through perspiration. Which option best reflects this?
• What does RDA stand for?
• A sprain is:
• Which term means the combination of chemical reactions through which an organism builds up or breaks down materials?
• MyPlate is
• Which of the following is a food category commonly linked to food poisoning?
• What does portion control mean?
• What is skittling in drug slang?
• What term describes a mood disorder in which one experiences both manic and depressed episodes?
• Which term matches the definition: A simple sugar that is an important source of energy?
• What does a Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI) do?
• A basic disaster supply kit should include which of the following items?
• Which section describes when the product should not be used under any circumstances, and when to consult a professional?
• In health insurance, what is the amount you must pay out-of-pocket before coverage begins?
• Which statement defines Hepatitis?
• Which description matches an inhalant?
• Which is the required lid feature of a Sharps Disposal Container?
• Which term describes treatment to prevent disability or to restore functioning through exercise?
• Which statement best defines shock?
• Which term refers to the label listing active ingredient, purpose, uses, warnings, directions, and inactive ingredients?
• Which term best matches the description 'Sexual intercourse forced on a victim by someone the victim knows'?
• Which term matches the definition: An emergency procedure consisting of external cardiac massage and artificial respiration?
• Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) is described as:
• A communicable disease is:
• Dehydration is defined as
• Which item is not an active ingredient but is included to provide bulk, color, flavor, or texture?
• What does FDA stand for?
• Time release in a supplement means?
• Which law prohibits discrimination against the disabled?
• Ibuprofen is an example of which type of drug?
• Which term matches the definition: The energy value listed on nutrition labels.
• Which term matches the definition: Invisible radiation from the sun that cause sun tan, sun burn and skin cancer?
• Physicians are commonly designated as which credentials?
• In a fee-for-service reimbursement system, payments are based on which of the following?
• Which device should be used to measure liquid medicines to ensure accurate dosage?
• Which option is designed to reduce the risk of poisoning in children by making ingestion harder?
• What is an advantage of using OTC medications?
• Which location is not recommended for mounting a smoke alarm in a typical home?
• Which term acts as a partial block against the cancer-causing rays of the sun?
• Which option describes a purifier most accurately?
• Misuse of medicine is best defined as taking or using medicine in a way that is not intended.
• Which of the following is not listed among the four at-risk groups for foodborne illness?
• Which of the following is regulated by the FDA according to the material?
• Which of the following foods is listed as an example of a potentially hazardous food in the 2-hour rule context?
• Which term relates to the science of how the body obtains nutrients for health and growth?
• Which term refers to the methods and techniques by which anger is controlled and managed?
• Which term is defined as the science dealing with the functions of living things or their organs?
• Which federal agency sets drinking water standards under the Safe Drinking Water Act?
• Which term matches the definition 'a prolonged feeling of helplessness, hopelessness, and sadness'?
• Which term is commonly used for a drug that slows brain and body reactions?
• The 'Warnings' section includes information about when to consult a doctor or pharmacist.
• Which agency sets standards for consumer products like bicycle helmets?
• Which phrase captures the four basic food safety actions?
• Addiction is best described as:
• What color is used to alert about recalls for child safety seats?
• Which of the following is one of the four food safety basics?
• According to federal guidelines, how much daily exercise is recommended?
• FDA approval signifies that a drug is safe and effective and is labeled with what type of information?
• Part D provides coverage for prescription drugs. Which of the following best describes this program?
• What describes withdrawal?
• The performance objective of an active ingredient (for example, cough suppressant or antihistamine) is referred to as
• When a circuit breaker trips, which action is recommended?
• Which term denotes an international organization that cares for the sick or wounded or homeless in wartime?
• Which term describes foods that have had nutrients added to improve their nutritional value.
• International Units (I.U.) are a measurement used for which group of vitamins?
• Which term describes a non-participating provider?
• What is saturated fat best described as?
• Which of the following is NOT an inactive ingredient found in OTC medicines?
• Which statement best defines Anaphylaxis?
• Which term refers to the chemical component that gives a medicine its action?
• Which safety device restrains a person in a moving vehicle?
• Carbon monoxide poisoning is known as what in terms of death statistics?
• Which set lists the three classes of medications most commonly misused?
• Generic drug is defined as medication not protected by a brand name, patent or trademark.
• Which term describes a provider that does not participate with the plan?
• What term means 'Mutual discussion and arrangement of the terms of a transaction or agreement'?
• What is a common purpose for inactive ingredients found in OTC medicines?
• What best defines burns?
• Which term matches the definition: The basic units that combine to form proteins.
• Which option is used for a provider not in the plan’s network?
• What is the first step to treating a first-degree burn?
• A Class K fire extinguisher is used for fires involving cooking oils.
• Which statement best describes dietary supplements?
• Ibuprofen is an example of which type of drug?
• Which material is best for extinguishing a kitchen fire involving grease?
• What is the primary purpose of shelf-stable packaging and preservation techniques?
• Which term matches the definition: Measures contributing to cleanliness and good health?
• The section that describes the condition or symptom the product treats is called
• Which term is a strap that holds a person in the seat?
• Which resource provides immediate, free, and expert treatment advice over the telephone in case of exposure to poisonous substances?
• Which organism is commonly associated with food poisoning from contaminated food?
• The FDA has not defined the use of the term natural, but it may be used if what condition is met?
• GRAS/E is a designation related to what aspect of ingredients?
• Conflict is defined as:
• Tetanus is described as which of the following?
• What is an anabolic steroid?
• Which term best matches the description 'The use of threats or physical force to intimidate and control another person'?
• What is digestion?
• What is an antiemetic?
• Which term is the designation for ingredients generally recognized as safe?
• What term describes the selling of useless medical treatments or products?
• Deductible: which statement is correct?
• Why include a NOAA Weather Radio with tone alert in a disaster kit?
• In a disaster supply kit, how many gallons of water per person per day are recommended?
• Which item is described as a handheld device that almost anyone can be trained to use to treat life-threatening heart rhythms?
• To clean hard surfaces without using a disinfectant cleaner, you may mix a one-quarter cup of this with a gallon of cool water.
• Which agency provides recall alerts for child safety seats?
• CPSC stands for