Sunday, February 23, 2014
Weekly Health Quiz - MRSA
DoctorzBlox / SmartzBlox
Feb 23, 2014 (revised from May 2, 2011)
According to the CDC “Protect Yourself from MRSA” (2011) http://www.cdc.gov/Features/MRSAinHealthcare/
“How can I help protect myself or loved one in a healthcare facility?”
a) “ask doctors or nurses to clean their hands before treating you . . . with soap and water or using an alcohol-based hand rub.”
b) “Intravenous catheters or drainage tubes . . . Ask your doctor how long you will have this device . . . ”
c) “. . . ask visitors to clean their hands."
d) "If possible, ask your friends and relatives not to visit if they feel ill.”
e) all of the above
Source:
http://www.cdc.gov/Features/MRSAinHealthcare/
Answer: (e) all of the above
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Friday, February 14, 2014
Prescription Painkiller Overdoses
SmartzBlox / DoctorzBlox Weekly Health Quiz
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.
Whites and American Indian or Alaska Natives are more likely to overdose on prescription painkillers.”
a) women than men ; Middle-aged adults
b) women than men ; Older teens
c) men than women ; Middle-aged adults
d) men than women ; Older teens
Source:
http://www.cdc.gov/Features/VitalSigns/PainkillerOverdoses/
Answer: (c) men than women ; Middle-aged adults
revised from Sep 14, 2013 copyright 2013/2014 zBlox
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.
Whites and American Indian or Alaska Natives are more likely to overdose on prescription painkillers.”
a) women than men ; Middle-aged adults
b) women than men ; Older teens
c) men than women ; Middle-aged adults
d) men than women ; Older teens
Source:
http://www.cdc.gov/Features/VitalSigns/PainkillerOverdoses/
Answer: (c) men than women ; Middle-aged adults
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Friday, February 7, 2014
Auto Safety: Small SUVs
SmartzBlox: Auto Safety
According to the IIHS, for the "FRONT small overlap" crash test, which 2014 "Small SUVs" received:
1) "POOR"
2) "MARGINAL"
3) "GOOD"
a) Subaru Forester, Mitsubishi Outlander (not Sport model), Mazda CX-5
b) Honda CR-V, BMW X1, VW Tiguan, Nissan Rogue
c) Toyota Rav 4, Buick Encore, Ford Escape, Hyundai Tuscon, Jeep Patriot, Kia Sportage
d) all of the above
e) none of the above
Source:
http://www.iihs.org/iihs/
Answers:
1) "POOR"
c) Toyota Rav 4, Buick Encore, Ford Escape, Hyundai Tuscon, Jeep Patriot, Kia Sportage
2) "MARGINAL"
b) Honda CR-V, BMW X1, VW Tiguan, Nissan Rogue
3) "GOOD"
a) Subaru Forester, Mitsubishi Outlander, Mazda CX-5
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Source:
http://www.iihs.org/iihs/
According to the IIHS, for the "FRONT small overlap" crash test, which 2014 "Small SUVs" received:
1) "POOR"
2) "MARGINAL"
3) "GOOD"
a) Subaru Forester, Mitsubishi Outlander (not Sport model), Mazda CX-5
b) Honda CR-V, BMW X1, VW Tiguan, Nissan Rogue
c) Toyota Rav 4, Buick Encore, Ford Escape, Hyundai Tuscon, Jeep Patriot, Kia Sportage
d) all of the above
e) none of the above
Source:
http://www.iihs.org/iihs/
Answers:
1) "POOR"
c) Toyota Rav 4, Buick Encore, Ford Escape, Hyundai Tuscon, Jeep Patriot, Kia Sportage
2) "MARGINAL"
b) Honda CR-V, BMW X1, VW Tiguan, Nissan Rogue
3) "GOOD"
a) Subaru Forester, Mitsubishi Outlander, Mazda CX-5
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Source:
http://www.iihs.org/iihs/
Saturday, February 1, 2014
Heat Your Home Safely
According to the CDC (2014, 2008)
"If you plan to use a wood stove, fireplace, or space heater, be extremely careful." The CDC recommends which of the following?a) "Do not place a space heater within 3 feet of anything that may catch on fire, such as drapes, furniture, or bedding. Never cover your space heater."
b) "Place the heater on a level, hard and nonflammable surface (such as ceramic tile floor), not on rugs or carpets or near bedding or drapes." "Turn the space heater off if you leave the area."**
c) "Protect yourself from carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning by installing a battery-operated CO detector and never using generators, grills, camp stoves, or similar devices inside the house, in basements, in garages, or near windows."d) "Do not burn paper in a fireplace."
e) all of the above
Sources:
http://www.bt.cdc.gov/disasters/winter/duringstorm/indoorsafety.asp
http://www.cdc.gov/nceh/pressroom/2006/cowarning.htm **
Answer: (e) all of the above
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"If you plan to use a wood stove, fireplace, or space heater, be extremely careful." The CDC recommends which of the following?a) "Do not place a space heater within 3 feet of anything that may catch on fire, such as drapes, furniture, or bedding. Never cover your space heater."
b) "Place the heater on a level, hard and nonflammable surface (such as ceramic tile floor), not on rugs or carpets or near bedding or drapes." "Turn the space heater off if you leave the area."**
c) "Protect yourself from carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning by installing a battery-operated CO detector and never using generators, grills, camp stoves, or similar devices inside the house, in basements, in garages, or near windows."d) "Do not burn paper in a fireplace."
e) all of the above
Sources:
http://www.bt.cdc.gov/disasters/winter/duringstorm/indoorsafety.asp
http://www.cdc.gov/nceh/pressroom/2006/cowarning.htm **
Answer: (e) all of the above
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Saturday, January 25, 2014
Saturday, January 18, 2014
Carbon Monoxide Poisoning
According to the CDC ("Carbon Monoxide Poisoning" 2013):
"Carbon monoxide, or CO, is an odorless, colorless gas that can cause sudden illness and death."
"CO is found in combustion fumes, such as those produced by cars and trucks, small gasoline engines, stoves, lanterns, burning charcoal and wood, and gas ranges and heating systems. CO from these sources can build up in enclosed or semi-enclosed spaces." Which of the following is/are recommended by CDC?
a) "Never use a gas range or oven for heating."
"Never use a portable gas camp stove indoors."
"Never use a charcoal grill or a barbecue grill indoors."
"Do not use portable flameless chemical heaters (catalytic) indoors."
"Never use a generator inside your home, basement, or garage or near a window, door, or vent."
b) "Install a battery-operated or battery back-up CO detector in your home . . . "
c) "Never patch a vent pipe with tape, gum, or something else."
d) "Never burn anything in a stove or fireplace that isn't vented." "Have your chimney checked or cleaned every year. "
e) all of the above
Source:
http://www.cdc.gov/co/faqs.htm
Answer: (e) all of the above
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Never use a gas range or oven for heating. Never use a charcoal grill or a barbecue grill indoors. Never use a portable gas camp stove indoors.
Never use a generator inside your home, basement, or garage or near a window, door, or vent.Never run a car or truck in the garage with the garage door shut.
ALL OF THE ABOVE
"Carbon monoxide, or CO, is an odorless, colorless gas that can cause sudden illness and death."
"CO is found in combustion fumes, such as those produced by cars and trucks, small gasoline engines, stoves, lanterns, burning charcoal and wood, and gas ranges and heating systems. CO from these sources can build up in enclosed or semi-enclosed spaces." Which of the following is/are recommended by CDC?
a) "Never use a gas range or oven for heating."
"Never use a portable gas camp stove indoors."
"Never use a charcoal grill or a barbecue grill indoors."
"Do not use portable flameless chemical heaters (catalytic) indoors."
"Never use a generator inside your home, basement, or garage or near a window, door, or vent."
b) "Install a battery-operated or battery back-up CO detector in your home . . . "
c) "Never patch a vent pipe with tape, gum, or something else."
d) "Never burn anything in a stove or fireplace that isn't vented." "Have your chimney checked or cleaned every year. "
e) all of the above
Source:
http://www.cdc.gov/co/faqs.htm
Answer: (e) all of the above
copyright 2014 zBlox
Never use a gas range or oven for heating. Never use a charcoal grill or a barbecue grill indoors. Never use a portable gas camp stove indoors.
Never use a generator inside your home, basement, or garage or near a window, door, or vent.Never run a car or truck in the garage with the garage door shut.
ALL OF THE ABOVE
Saturday, January 11, 2014
Weekly Health Quiz: Alcohol Use and Health
According to the CDC ("Alcohol Use and Health" 2013)
"There are approximately ________ attributable to excessive alcohol use each year in the United States.1 This makes excessive alcohol use the 3r d leading lifestyle-related cause of death for the nation.2 Excessive alcohol use is responsible for 2.5 million years of potential life lost (YPLL) annually, or an average of about 30 years of potential life lost for each death.1"
" . . . if you drink alcoholic beverages, do so in moderation, which is defined as no more than _____ per day for women and no more than _____ per day for men.5 However, there are some persons who should not drink any alcohol, including those who are . . . ""Driving, planning to drive, or participating in other activities requiring skill, coordination, and alertness." (AMONG OTHERS)
"Heavy drinking is defined as consuming . . . For women, more than 1 drink per day on average. . . For men, more than 2 drinks per day on average."
a) 11,000 deaths; 1 drink ; 2 drinks
b) 22,000 deaths; 1 drink ; 2 drinks
c) 44,000 deaths; 1 drink ; 2 drinks
d) 88,000 deaths; 1 drink ; 2 drinks
Source:
http://www.cdc.gov/alcohol/fact-sheets/alcohol-use.htm
Answer:
d) 88,000 deaths; 1 drink ; 2 drinks
"There are approximately ________ attributable to excessive alcohol use each year in the United States.1 This makes excessive alcohol use the 3r d leading lifestyle-related cause of death for the nation.2 Excessive alcohol use is responsible for 2.5 million years of potential life lost (YPLL) annually, or an average of about 30 years of potential life lost for each death.1"
" . . . if you drink alcoholic beverages, do so in moderation, which is defined as no more than _____ per day for women and no more than _____ per day for men.5 However, there are some persons who should not drink any alcohol, including those who are . . . ""Driving, planning to drive, or participating in other activities requiring skill, coordination, and alertness." (AMONG OTHERS)
"Heavy drinking is defined as consuming . . . For women, more than 1 drink per day on average. . . For men, more than 2 drinks per day on average."
a) 11,000 deaths; 1 drink ; 2 drinks
b) 22,000 deaths; 1 drink ; 2 drinks
c) 44,000 deaths; 1 drink ; 2 drinks
d) 88,000 deaths; 1 drink ; 2 drinks
Source:
http://www.cdc.gov/alcohol/fact-sheets/alcohol-use.htm
Answer:
d) 88,000 deaths; 1 drink ; 2 drinks
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