MTEL Health/Family and Consumer Sciences - Question List

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76.
A middle school student receives anonymous, lewd messages on a public social network web site. This form of mediated communication is a sign of:
  1. Teasing.
  2. Harassment.
  3. Defamation.
  4. Abuse.
77.
Which of the following would be the most appropriate reason for consulting the Physician's Desk Reference (PDR) Consumer Drug Information online database?
  1. To locate lists of drugs approved and covered by specific health insurance plans.
  2. To obtain information on proper dosages, side effects, and possible interactions of particular drugs.
  3. To examine marketing techniques and research studies used to promote newly patented drugs.
  4. To assess the reasonability of prices charged by local retailers for particular drugs.
78.
A family wants to begin exercising together to improve health-related fitness. Family members will collectively choose a few different fitness activities that they can all do and enjoy together. Which of the following additional steps would be most important in ensuring the success of this family fitness plan?
  1. Discuss and agree on an "opt-out" policy that outlines appropriate reasons for dropping out of the family fitness plan.
  2. Narrow activity choices to those that can be done both indoors and outdoors so that they provide year-round opportunities for participation.
  3. Make sure that each chosen activity addresses a different component of health-related fitness.
  4. Determine whether chosen activities can be accomplished in light of family resources such as time, money, and transportation.
79.
A 16-year-old student is thinking about making major changes to his diet as part of an effort to lose weight. Which of the following is the most authoritative source of information on the types of changes he should consider?
  1. Friends who have lost weight.
  2. Articles on dieting in fitness magazines.
  3. A physician or dietician.
  4. Personal trainer or fitness instructor.
80.
A young adult has made an appointment for a regular medical check-up at a new community health-care center. Which of the following strategies is likely to be most useful in facilitating effective communication with health-care providers at the center? 
  1. Becoming familiar with recent trends in alternative or complementary medicine.
  2. Bringing a friend or relative along to help interpret or review information provided.
  3. Being prepared to discuss any concerns and personal and family medical history.
  4. Researching the educational levels and work experiences of health-care center staff.

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