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
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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/

Weekly Health Quiz - Preventing Hot Cars Deaths

According to SafeCar.gov ("Leaving Kids Alone in Hot Cars —  Know the Risks and Consequences"),

"Heatstroke can happen when the temperature is as low as 57 degrees outside!"

"Prevention Tips to Avoid a Tragic Heatstroke" include:

a) "Never leave a child alone in a car."

b) "Never leave infants or children in a parked vehicle, even if the windows are partially open."

c) "Keep a large teddy bear or other stuffed animal in the car seat when it’s empty. Move the teddy bear to the front seat when you place the child in the seat as a visual reminder."

d) "If you are dropping your children off at childcare, but normally your spouse or partner drops them off, have your spouse or partner call you to make sure they were not left in the car."

e) all of the above

Answer: (e) all of the above

Source: http://www.safercar.gov/parents/heatstroke.htm

Weekly Health Quiz - Substance Use and Disease

Substance Use and Disease

According to the World Heath Organization (2011, 2013):

Which of the following is the "leading risk factor" "for disease burden" in "the Americas," "the second largest in Europe" and "the world’s third largest risk factor for disease burden" which "results in 2.5 million deaths each year."

"Furthermore, 320 000 young people between the age of 15 and 29 die from _______-related causes, resulting in 9% of all deaths in that age group."

(Tobacco use is #6 of the "leading risk factors" when considering "disability-adjusted life years" but the WHO attributes more total deaths to tobacco: "Tobacco kills nearly 6 million people each year.")

a) alcohol
b) cocaine
c) opioid narcotic
d) methamphetamine

Source:
WHO Alcohol Fact Sheet, 2011
http://www.who.int/mediacentre/factsheets/fs349/en/
WHO Tobacco Fact Sheet, 2013
http://www.who.int/mediacentre/factsheets/fs339/en/index.html

Answer: (a) alcohol

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Weekly Health Quiz - Kids & Media

According to the American Academy of Pediatrics (2013, "Policy Statement Children, Adolescents, and the Media"), which of the following are recommended for parents?

a) "Discourage screen media exposure for children <2 years of age."
b) "Limit the amount of total entertainment screen time to <1 to 2 hours per day."
c) "Keep the TV set and Internet-connected electronic devices out of the child’s bedroom."
d) "Monitor what media their children are using and accessing, including any Web sites they are visiting and social media sites they may be using."
e) all of the above




Answer
e) all of the above


Source:
http://pediatrics.aappublications.org/content/132/5/958.full

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