Which of the following is the most commonly used drug among children and adolescents in the United States? a. Alcohol b. Marijuana c. Methamphetamine d. Cocaine e. Steroids ESSAYBID ANSWER ANS: A All 50 states and the District of Columbia have outlawed the sale of alcohol to anyone under the age of 21 years, […]
Date: October 9th, 2020
Which of the following is the most commonly used illegal mood-altering substance? a. Cocaine or crack ecstasy b. Heroin c. Marijuana d. Methamphetamine or speed ESSAYBID ANSWER ANS: C Marijuana was the most commonly used illicit drug. In 2011, there were 18.1 million past month users. Between 2007 and 2011, the rate of use […]
Date: October 9th, 2020
A man was crying and said, “I didn’t mean to do it. She just got me so angry I lost control. It will never happen again.” The woman said, “It was my fault. I shouldn’t have upset him.” Then, looking at the nurse, the woman added, A man was crying and said, “I didn’t mean […]
Date: October 9th, 2020
For which of the following groups is suicide the second leading cause of death? a. People aged 15 to 24 years b. People aged 25 to 34 years c. People aged 35 to 65 years d. People over age 65 years ESSAYBID ANSWER ANS: B For people between the ages of 25 and 34 […]
Date: October 9th, 2020
Who is responsible for ensuring the safety and welfare of communities? a. Federal government b. Federal Emergency Management Agency c. Local government d. State government ESSAYBID ANSWER ANS: C The local government is responsible for the safety and welfare of its citizens. Emergencies and disaster incidents are handled at the lowest possible organizational and […]
Date: October 9th, 2020
Eight patients were burned in a factory fire. Shortly thereafter, four firefighters were seen with possible smoke inhalation problems. Which of the following best describes how these patients are different from the first patients to arrive? a. Burn patients probably have skin damage, whereas the firefighters have lung damage. b. Burn patients will need extensive […]
Date: October 9th, 2020
Which of the following best explains why experts are now distinguishing between use and misuse? a. It is easier to discuss use than to accuse persons of being drug addicts. b. Expansion of drug treatment programs has prevented some people from becoming totally addicted. c. Persons using prescription drugs are “users,” not “misusers.” d. Some […]
Date: October 9th, 2020
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 […]
Date: October 9th, 2020
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 […]
Date: October 9th, 2020
Which of the following preventable health problems is the cause of more deaths, illnesses, and disabilities than any other? a. Use of tobacco b. Obesity c. Sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) d. Substance abuse ESSAYBID ANSWER ANS: D Perhaps no other health-related condition has as many far-reaching consequences in contemporary Western society as substance abuse. […]
Date: October 9th, 2020
