Weekly Health Quiz - Kids and Violent Entertainment

According to the American Psychological Association (2004):

"Psychological research confirms that violent video games ___________________."

a) surprisingly decrease acts of aggression in children.
b) do not increase children's aggression. 
c) cannot be linked to aggression due to the conflicting data.
d) can increase children's aggression, but that parents moderate the negative effects.

Answer:  
d) can increase children's aggression, but that parents moderate the negative effects.

Source:http://www.apa.org/research/action/games.aspx

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Sep 20, 2013

Weekly Health Quiz - Painkiller Overdose

Painkiller Overdoses  

According to the CDC’s "Prescription Painkiller Overdoses in the U.S." (Nov 2011/Feb 2012)

“Many more __________ die of overdoses from prescription painkillers.

__________ have the highest prescription painkiller overdose rates.

People in rural counties are about two times as likely to overdose on prescription painkillers as people in big cities.

_______ and American Indian or Alaska Natives are more likely to overdose on prescription painkillers.”

a) women than men ; Older teens ; Hispanics
b) men than women ; Middle-aged adults ; Whites
c) women than men ; Older teens ; Whites
d) men than women ; Middle-aged adults ; Blacks

Source:
http://www.cdc.gov/Features/VitalSigns/PainkillerOverdoses/

Answer:  (b) men than women ; Middle-aged adults ; Whites
SmartzBlox / DoctorzBlox Weekly Health Quiz - Sep 14, 2013 ;  July 20, 2014

Weekly Health Quiz - Alcohol

According to the CDC ("Alcohol Screening and Counseling", Jan 2014), which of the following are true?

a) "At least 38 million adults drink too much and most are not alcoholics."b) "Drinking too much . . . causes about 88,000 deaths in the US each year . . . "
c) "Drinking too much  . . . costs the economy about $224 billion."
d) "Alcohol screening and brief counseling can reduce drinking on an occasion by 25% in people who drink too much, but only 1 in 6 people has ever talked with their doctor or other health professional about alcohol use."
e) All of the above


Answer:  (e) All of the above

Source:
http://www.cdc.gov/vitalsigns/alcohol-screening-counseling/

Weekly Health Quiz - Fireworks Safety

According to the CDC ("Five Minutes or Less for Health Weekly Tip: Leave Fireworks to Professionals"), whch are recommended?

a) "Never allow young children to play with or ignite fireworks."
b) "Avoid buying fireworks packaged in brown paper, which often means they were made for professional displays and could be dangerous for consumers."
c) "Make sure you, your kids, and others watch fireworks displays from a safe distance."
d) "Call 911 immediately if someone is injured from fireworks."

e) all of the above



Answer:
e) all of the above

Source:
http://www.cdc.gov/Family/minutes/tips/fireworks/index.htm

Weekly Health Quiz - CO Poisoning

DoctorzBlox Weeky Quiz for the General Public - Wed Feb 6, 2013
Carbon Monoxide Poisoning www.zBox.com

The CDC reports "Every year, nearly 500 people die in the U. S. from accidental CO poisoning. Change the batteries in your CO detector every six months."

According to the CDC (Carbon Monoxide (CO) Poisoning Prevention, Feb 2013)

which are correct regarding CO poisoning and prevention?

a) "The most common symptoms of CO poisoning are headache, dizziness, weakness, nausea, vomiting, chest pain, and confusion."
b) "People who are sleeping or who have been drinking alcohol can die from CO poisoning before ever having symptoms."
c) "Never run a generator, pressure washer, or any gasoline-powered engine inside a basement, garage, or other enclosed structure . . . "
d) "Never use a gas range or oven to heat a home." "Never use a charcoal grill, hibachi, lantern, or portable camping stove inside a home, tent, or camper."
e) all of the above

Answer: (e)
http://www.cdc.gov/Features/COpoisoning/