Health CBE Practice Exam

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• Which artery is most commonly palpated to assess the peripheral pulse at the wrist?
• Tetanus is usually spread by contact with which?
• Which statement best differentiates legal competency from clinical capacity?
• Which statement about a heart attack is not true?
• What is a goal?
• Which vitamins are required to produce energy from carbohydrates, fats, and proteins?
• You respond to someone who has just collapsed. After you make sure the scene is safe, what should you do next?
• Which scenario will result in weight loss?
• When is a tourniquet appropriate?
• In response to distress, you can:
• Having satisfying relationships is a good example of which type of health?
• Which statement describes the correct method to assess breathing in an unresponsive person?
• A refusal skill
• In a care plan, which element defines the specific actions chosen to address patient needs?
• A BMI within the range 17.3 to 25.2 is considered which category?
• Which term describes disease-causing organisms?
• What are the four critical areas of the body, regarding burns?
• Which of the following is NOT a social determinant of health?
• What mental disorder is caused by fear that something bad will occur?
• If you cannot inflate the lungs the first you try to give breaths
• If Mary's BMI is 23, what does it indicate about weight status?
• What is the purpose of risk communication in healthcare?
• Which option below presents a plausible combination that could cause a mental disorder?
• Which element of informed consent ensures decisions are made without coercion?
• Which of the following can transmit HIV?
• If you encounter a drowning victim who is unresponsive, what is the recommended immediate action?
• Mental disorders could be caused by which of the following?
• What is the term for the smoke that rises from the lit end of a tobacco pipe?
• Clinical governance relies on which practices to promote safety and quality?
• Peer pressure is
• At what disease stage can palliative care be provided?
• Which statement best describes representative sampling in epidemiology?
• An older person suddenly cannot move one side of the body and has slurred speech. What event is this most consistent with?
• Which statement best describes screening vs diagnostic testing?
• Which of the following is generally NOT considered a club drug?
• Why is alcohol considered a dangerous drug?
• What causes infectious diseases?
• What chemical in tobacco is addictive?
• Which of the following is not considered a carcinogen?
• What are standard precautions in infection prevention?
• What is medication reconciliation?
• If a choking child becomes unresponsive during abdominal thrusts, what should you do next?
• Which is not a characteristic of a mentally healthy person?
• What does a higher therapeutic index indicate about a drug?
• You are alone with a child who has collapsed and is unresponsive. When should you phone 911?
• Which combination of symptoms indicates a warning sign of suicide?
• Which of the following are primary targets of HIV?
• What is first-line pharmacotherapy for most adults with type 2 diabetes?
• Tdap vaccination during pregnancy protects the newborn against tetanus, diphtheria, and pertussis.
• Which statement best describes the goal of representative sampling in epidemiology?
• Positive predictive value is the probability that disease is present given a positive test.
• The life skill 'Using Community Resources' means?
• What is the first thing you do for an unconscious victim of poisoning?
• Which statement about NNT is correct?
• Mark is down, joking about suicide, you should:
• Which of the following is NOT listed as a cause of cancer?
• Which action best demonstrates environmental health focus?
• Many of the leading causes of death among teenagers and young adults can be prevented by
• Indirect pressure is
• Which condition is considered a form of cardiovascular disease?
• In tobacco products, which chemical is primarily responsible for addiction?
• Which step is not part of the Making Great Decisions model?
• On an adult, where do you find the carotid pulse?
• Which risk factor for stroke can be controlled?
• How do you check for breathing?
• Which of the following options correctly identifies a list commonly considered as club drugs?
• Which location is the carotid pulse found in an adult?
• In a diagnostic test, which statement best defines sensitivity?
• Leukemia is cancer that affects tissues that produce blood. What is the primary site where blood cells are produced?
• Which minerals are listed as important for the development and maintenance of bones?
• What is the correct positioning when treating a nosebleed?
• What is the commonly recommended minimum daily intake of fruits and vegetables for adults?
• When treating serious head injuries, it is important to
• A child is choking. What should you do?
• Diet, exercise, and tobacco use affect your chances of developing which of the following?
• Which of the following hand hygiene practices is recommended in healthcare?
• What is the normal adult resting heart rate range?
• Long-term marijuana use can lead to which condition?
• Which statement correctly differentiates an allergic reaction from anaphylaxis?
• List the primary kidney functions relevant to health assessment.
• Warning signs of suicide include which of the following?
• What advice should you give to a friend using liquid diets and fasting?
• Atherosclerosis involves the buildup of which substance inside arteries?
• Which dieting approach is described as potentially dangerous?
• What is clinical governance?
• When treating any kind of fracture, what should you ensure?
• Stroke occurs when there is an interruption of blood flow to which organ?
• Which statement best describes bradycardia and tachycardia in relation to normal resting heart rate?
• Which statement about illegal drug use is NOT true?
• Which of the following is NOT a controllable risk factor for heart disease?
• Why is correct blood pressure cuff sizing important in auscultatory measurements?
• Which vaccine is routinely given during pregnancy to protect the newborn against tetanus, diphtheria, and pertussis?
• Why are vaccination schedules important for public health?
• What is an appropriate initial action for a minor burn?
• Sensitivity describes the ability of a test to correctly identify those with the disease.
• Which of these is part of the Making Great Decisions model?
• Which statement defines health literacy and explains its clinical importance?
• Which option best describes safe injection practices to prevent transmission?
• Which of the following organisms cause disease?
• Sidestream smoke refers to which part of tobacco smoke?
• CPR alone may not save the life of a victim of sudden cardiac arrest. What else is needed?
• What is the purpose of the Glasgow Coma Scale?
• Which infectious agent causes ringworm?
• Which option accurately describes the primary mechanism of action of acetaminophen?
• Which macronutrient provides 9 kcal per gram?
• Indirect pressure is
• Which of the following is a modifiable risk factor for cardiovascular disease?
• Five years after quitting smoking, which statement best describes the change in cancer risk relative to a current smoker?
• Prior to the twentieth century, what were the leading causes of death?
• HIV primarily targets which immune cell type?
• Manuel is healthy, feels good about himself, has friends. What is he feeling?
• Which element defines when actions should be completed in a care plan?
• Which of the following is an infectious disease caused by a virus for which there is no vaccine?
• Which statement best differentiates palliative care from hospice care?
• Contrast the pathophysiology of type 1 and type 2 diabetes.
• Which life skill emphasizes the importance of using analytical skills when reading the newspaper?
• Eating disorders often involve what?
• Which description best captures social determinants of health?
• Which scenario is least likely to encourage a young person to stop smoking?
• What is the primary role of epidemiology in clinical practice?
• Name two core ethical principles in clinical practice.
• Leukemia is cancer that affects tissues that produce blood. Which cancer type does this describe?
• Long-term alcohol abuse can lead to which permanent effect?
• What does CVD stand for?
• Which statement about the timing of marijuana's effects after ingestion is correct?
• What distinguishes anorexia from bulimia?
• Heart attack, atherosclerosis, stroke, and high blood pressure are all different kinds of what?
• Physical responses to stress can include which of the following?
• Salmonella poisoning is commonly associated with which foods?
• Which statement best describes telemedicine?
• What type of influence is Amanda exerting on Manuel by trying to get him to cheat?
• Which is true about HIV?
• Which of the following activities does not transmit HIV?
• Which statement best describes negative predictive value?
• Which statement best describes the relationship between inhalants and subsequent drug use?
• Which statement best describes the Swiss cheese model in patient safety?
• Which mineral is listed as bone-supporting alongside calcium?
• Tetanus is most likely to occur with which type of wound?
• Which steps constitute treatment for a nosebleed?
• What does health equity mean in public health practice?
• Tetanus is usually spread by contact with which?
• Vitamin C deficiency leads to which disease?
• Atherosclerosis can be caused by which of the following?
• Which statement about HIV presence in the bloodstream is true?
• Salmonella is commonly associated with which foods?
• Which option correctly identifies the four critical burn areas?
• Which symptom described could indicate a stroke?
• In health education, using community resources involves which of the following?
• Why must vegetarians carefully plan their meals?
• AIDS is a disease that is usually acquired through high-risk behavior. This statement is:
• Which is a key step in clinical reasoning?
• Which set of terms reflects the core bioethics principles used in clinical decisions?
• Which of the following is NOT a stage of grief?
• Which statement correctly defines systolic blood pressure?
• When treating a first-degree or second-degree burn, you should
• Why are inhalants often referred to as gateway drugs?
• Which description best describes fats in relation to fullness?
• Which care setting provides first-contact ongoing care?
• How long after swallowing marijuana are its effects typically felt?
• Which statement about health literacy is true?
• Cancer is characterized by which of the following?
• Which statement about fats is accurate?
• Underage drinking can lead to which of the following legal penalties?
• The diseases ringworm and athletes foot are caused by
• Bradycardia is defined as a heart rate below what threshold?
• The number of calories in a food item depends on which factors?
• Starches are a type of which nutrient category?
• Which of the following actions contribute to environmental health?
• What is triage used for in emergencies?
• A person with ADHD is likely to benefit from which set?
• Which behavior is primarily associated with anorexia but not bulimia?
• What is a primary goal of care coordination?
• Long-term heavy alcohol use can cause what permanent effect on the brain?
• A blood pressure reading is considered high if it is above which threshold?
• In a care plan, what term describes the criteria used to determine if goals are achieved?
• Which action should you take if you cannot inflate the lungs after giving breaths and need to retry?
• A person who needs a regular 'fix' of alcohol is described as being in which stage of alcoholism?
• Which term best describes a state of complete physical, mental, and social well-being?
• Which class of antibiotics inhibits bacterial cell wall synthesis by binding penicillin-binding proteins?
• Which macronutrient provides 7 kcal per gram?
• Which of the following is a legal consequence of underage drinking?
• Which action is the first option that should be taken in managing sudden cardiac arrest along with CPR?
• Which of the following is NOT a stage of change in health behavior theory?
• Which of the following is NOT true about teen suicide?
• Which statement about the purpose of a DNR order is most accurate?
• In health equity practice, which approach best addresses disparities?
• Which statement correctly describes acetaminophen's pharmacologic action compared with NSAIDs?
• How long should you rinse a chemical out of the eye?
• Which of the following best describes AIDS?
• If a person stops smoking and remains abstinent for five years, their cancer risk relative to a current smoker is best described as what?
• Which two organizations are known for educating people about alcohol use?
• Which of the following is an infectious disease?
• B vitamins B1, B2, B3, and Bs are required for energy production from which nutrients?
• Your neighbor is an overweight 55-year-old man. He complains about his chest and is mowing the lawn. What should you think of?
• Which set of principles constitutes the four core bioethics principles in medical decision-making?
• How is BMI calculated?
• A resource is
• Which value best defines tachycardia in adults?
• Starches are a type of what?
• Which statement about nonessential amino acids is correct?
• Which term best describes using alcohol to cope with personal problems, such as family conflicts and academic stress?
• Which action is recommended when you suspect a peer is considering suicide?
• What is the role of care coordination in improving health outcomes?
• Which of the following is a controllable risk factor for heart disease?
• Which is not a symptom of a mental disorder?
• Which is an absolute contraindication to vaccination?
• In medical decision-making, which statement about capacity and competency is correct?
• Which of the following is NOT a reason more Americans are bingeing overweight?
• Which cell type primarily mediates the early phase of acute inflammation?
• What is anticholinergic burden?
• Which statement best describes a refusal skill?
• Which elements are essential for informed consent?
• In case of a loose object in the eye, what is the first action?
• What does number needed to treat measure?
• One way to detect cardiovascular disease is by which test?
• Which of the following is not a method of managing ADHD?
• How do care settings differ in purpose among emergency, primary, and specialty care?
• What is the body's last and most complicated line of defense against infection?
• Specificity describes the ability of a test to correctly identify those without the disease.
• What defense mechanism is Mary using to cope with her failing grade?
• Which sequence correctly represents steps in clinical reasoning as listed?
• Which statement about HIV transmission is false?
• What is a key outcome of effective risk communication in healthcare?
• Which statement best describes fats?
• Which defense mechanism involves justifying behavior to make it seem acceptable?