Public Health Quiz

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Your mental health really doesn't matter unless it becomes an illness.

True

False

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What is the best way to maintain a better mental state?

Exercise

Get more sleep

Start a routine

All of the above

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Once you have a mental health issue, you’ll never feel good again.

True

False

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When should you call 988?

For fun

To order pizza

To schedule a medical appointment

When you’re feeling depressed or suicidal

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What should you do if you think your friend may be depressed?

You should mind your business.

Provide them with 988 or offer a shoulder to lean on.

Tell them that they are overreacting and to just chill out.

Offer them some medication that you know may help.

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How many cups of water do you need in a day?

2-4

10-15

1-8

6-8

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Why is water so important?

It really isn't that important.

Without it you may experience fatigue or headaches.

Most of your body is made of water, and it's all you need to live.

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Exercise is just as important for having a healthy heart as eating the right foods.

True

False

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How do vitamin deficiencies affect you over time?

They can lead to a weakened immune system.

Your bones may not be strong or form correctly.

You might feel tired or even ill.

All of the above.

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10.

What makes "bad fat" bad?

It can raise your blood pressure and cholesterol, leading to heart disease, obesity, cancer, diabetes, etc.

It's unsaturated, which is made from toxic rhytidome.

It comes from fish that swim in polluted water.

All of the above.

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11.

Who should create your emergency action plan?

Your parents

Your parents and kids over 7 years old

Everyone in the household

Everyone in the household plus close family friends

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12.

How should you react in an emergency?

Wait for an adult to tell you what to do.

Call a friend to talk about it.

Stay calm, take leadership if needed, and follow emergency protocols.

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13.

Which of the following is an emergency and requires urgent action? (Select all correct responses.)

Your favorite shoe is missing.

Your brother is bleeding...a lot!

You tripped and you're not sure if you broke a bone.

You smell natural gas.

It's late and your unfinished homework is due tomorrow.

14.

Why is it important for you to be familiar with the emergency action plan?

It's not. Your parents know where everything is located.

You need to be able to act quickly to help yourself or others.

You may need to write a report on it for school.

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15.

Who may need special assistance during an emergency?

It doesn't matter. You should take care of yourself.

People with disabilities, the very young or old, and your pets may need your help.

Anyone who is healthy, calm, and focused will require extra care.

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16.

What is AirNow?

It's a government website where you report poor air quality conditions.

It's a website where you can purchase a portable oxygen concentrator.

It's a government website that provides air quality data for your area.

It's the name of the latest Nike drops.

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17.

Which of the following causes particle pollution?

Particle board

Halitosis

Vehicle emissions

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18.

What does the abbreviation PM stand for in terms of air pollution?

Post meridiem

Particulate matter

Polluted matter

Prime meridian

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19.

How do you protect your health on poor air quality days?

Keep outdoor activities less strenuous or just stay inside.

Wear a portable air purifier.

Stay inside with a fan blowing directly on you.

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20.

What kinds of health problems are caused by air pollution? (Select all correct responses.)

Lung cancer

Eye irritation

Trouble breathing

Asthma exacerbation

21.

What is the new Suicide and Crisis Lifeline number?

988

288

688

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22.

Which of the following are examples of bullying? (Select all correct responses.)

Posting or reposting embarrassing or hurtful things about someone on social media

Being rude to someone once

Repetitively making judgmental comments about someone's identity, appearance, race, ability, culture or traditions

Having an argument with someone

23.

Do popular kids ever get bullied?

Yes, anyone can be bullied.

No, bullying only happens to weak kids with issues.

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24.

What should you do if you or someone you know is being bullied? (Select all correct responses.)

Don't be a snitch! Keep it to yourself.

Take matters into your own hands.

Talk to a trusted adult.

Stand up for the target of bullying, as long as you are not putting yourself in danger.

25.

How can you be an ally to the target of bullying even if no adults are around?

Don't participate.

Tell aggressors to stop.

Get to know the person being bullied.

All of the above

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26.

Is sex the only way to get an STD?

Yes

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27.

How do you protect yourself from getting STDs?

Use a condom.

Use "Plan B".

Take vitamins to boost your immune system.

Eat Goldfish.

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28.

When is the ideal time to get tested for STDs?

If you have symptoms

When you reach 25 years of age

BEFORE you have sex for the first time

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29.

What should you do if you think you might have an STD?

Do some research on Google and draw your own conclusions.

Ignore it and go ahead with your intimate plans.

Talk to a doctor.

None

30.

I should lie to my doctor about my sexual history if I feel embarrassed.

True - Your pride is all that matters.

False - There is nothing to be embarrassed about.

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