Which of the following legislation marked the first entry of the federal government into school health? a. The Drug-Free Schools and Community Act b. The Education for the Handicapped Act c. The National School Lunch Program d. The Safe and Drug Free Schools and Communities Act ESSAYBID ANSWER ANS: C The federal government did […]
Which of the following is the most commonly used illegal drug among children and adolescents in the United States? a. Inhalants b. Marijuana c. Methamphetamine d. Cocaine e. Steroids ESSAYBID ANSWER ANS: B The most commonly used illicit drug among youth in the United States is marijuana. The use of other illegal drugs in […]
Which of the following best explains what experts believe is the causative factor in the decline in total alcohol consumption? a. Americans prefer less dangerous mood-altering substances. b. Increased “sin” taxes on alcohol and tobacco nationwide c. Less social tolerance and no-drinking-while-driving campaigns d. So many movies about teenaged drinking make alcohol look adolescent. […]
Which of the following agencies should develop a community disaster plan, have emergency drills to test the plan, and determine the proper response? a. Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) b. Office of Emergency Management c. State Disaster Office d. The National Disaster Relief Agency ESSAYBID ANSWER ANS: B The local Office of Emergency Management […]
A woman was seen in the emergency department with a greenstick broken arm and chest bruises. She explained she fell up a staircase at home while carrying laundry to the bedrooms. A woman was seen in the emergency department with a greenstick broken arm and chest bruises. She explained she fell up a staircase at […]
In addition to their homes, where are children most likely to be injured? a. At entertainment sites (theaters, amusement parks) b. At school, especially on playgrounds c. At their part-time job settings d. Transportation (automobiles, school buses) ESSAYBID ANSWER ANS: B Safety on the schoolyard and playground is also important for this age group, […]
Which of the following do terrorists hope to accomplish by causing mass destruction and violence toward innocent persons going about their daily lives? a. Create fear to intimidate and coerce to accomplish a political goal b. Encourage others with similar beliefs to join them and their cause c. Obtain publicity for themselves and their goals […]
Which legislation has increased funding for treatment and rehabilitation for substance abuse? a. Drug Abuse Prevention and Control Act b. Anti-Drug Abuse Acts of 1986 and 1988 c. Omnibus Transportation Employee Testing Act d. Harrison Narcotic Act of 1914 ESSAYBID ANSWER ANS: B The Anti-Drug Abuse Acts of 1986 and 1988 increased funding for […]
Which of the following types of maps is crucial to be included in any disaster plan? a. Communication map showing telephone wires and cell phone towers b. Geographic map showing, for example, roads, highways, and train routes c. Resource map showing potential resources in persons and supplies d. Response maps showing sites of first responders, […]
Which of the following statements best describes how a disaster is the same as or different from an emergency? a. A disaster is personal, whereas an emergency is communitywide. b. An emergency is personal, whereas a disaster is communitywide. c. Both emergencies and disasters are devastating. d. Both emergencies and disasters are failures resulting in […]
