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Previous Test Your Health IQ Questions
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Sickle Cell Disease affects different people in different ways, but almost always includes pain.
- True
- False
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What sounds can hurt your hearing, if you are around them too long?
- Boom Box
- Jet Engine
- Fire Engine
- All of the Above
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Olympic athletes burn copious calories during competition. Which of these sports, when played recreationally, burns the most calories?
- Basketball
- Bicycling
- Swimming
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What age group has the highest number of hay fever sufferers?
- 0-4 years
- 5-9 years
- 10-17 years
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Which of these is associated with increased weight in children?
- Sleep Apnea
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Asthma
- High Blood Pressure
- All of the above
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By age 80, of all people in the United States either have a cataract or have had cataract surgery.
- More than half
- Half
- Less than half
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Group B strep infection, which is carried by one in four women, will
- Not pass to an infant during labor and delivery.
- Have no effect in pregnant women.
- Possibly cause newborns to develop meningitis, sepsis, or pneumonia.
- Not cause any type of long-term problems to newborns.
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True or False: You need to reapply sunscreen after going swimming
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What side of the road should you ride your bike?
- Middle
- Left side
- Right side
- Anywhere
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What group has the highest rate around the 4th of July for fireworks-related injuries?
- Teens ages 15 - 18 years
- Children ages 10 - 14 years
- Children ages 6 - 9 years
- Adults above the age of 18 years
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A curved spine, or backbone, is symptomatic of what disorder?
- Osteoporosis
- Rickets
- Scoliosis
- Herniated Disk
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Your child's vision should be checked by a trained eye specialist at what age?
- Newborn to 3 months
- 6 months to 1 year
- About 3 years
- About 5 years
- All of the above
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People who can't eat gluten, a protein in grains, have what disease?
- Diabetes
- Celiac
- Crohn's
- Colitis
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Which of these barbeque food safety tips are true?
- Keep raw food separate from cooked food
- Refrigerate and freeze food promptly
- Marinate food on the counter
- Wash hands before cooking
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How can arthritis sufferers reduce damage and feel better?
- Exercise
- Keep weight down
- Warm showers
- All of the above
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Antibiotics are ineffective against viral infections, such as colds, coughs and the flu.
- True
- False
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How many Americans are hospitalized each year with asthma-related symptoms?
- 200,000
- 300,000
- 400,000
- 500,000
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How many people are estimated to have driven under the influence last year?
- 5 million
- 10 million
- 20 million
- 30 million
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How many people have called 1-800-QUIT-NOW to quit smoking?
- 250,000
- 500,000
- 750,000
- 1 million
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Excess fat in which body area may increase the risk of death in women?
- Arms
- Hips
- Belly
- Back
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Using garlic as a dietary supplement may result in what?
- Loss of appetite
- Thinning blood
- Loss of friends
- Thinning hair
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What are the warning signs of a heart attack?
- Chest pain
- Shortness of breath
- Feeling faint
- All of the above
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On public playgrounds, where do most injuries occur?
- Swings
- Hop-scotch
- Climbers
- Seesaws
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Being confined to one spot for too long could cause which condition?
- Diabetes
- Deep Vein Thrombosis
- Epilepsy
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
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How many people are killed each year by non-fire-related carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning?
- 300
- 400
- 500
- 700
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How many people say they're getting enough sleep?
- One in three
- One in five
- One in ten
- None
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How should babies be positioned when putting them down to sleep?
- On bellies
- On backs
- On sides
- Whichever they prefer
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Presbycusis commonly affects people over 50. What is it?
- Hearing loss
- Impotence
- Arthritis
- Vision loss
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Almost everyone suffers at some time from heartburn. What causes the burning sensation?
- Lactic acid
- Amino acid
- Stomach acid
- Muscle spasm
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The condition shown here might make you feel empty inside. What is it?
- Osteoporosis
- Depression
- Thinning hair
- Anemia
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How long does it take for blood to cycle through your body?
- About 4 minutes
- About 3 minutes
- About 2 minutes
- About 60 seconds
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The condition shown here is a potential heart-stopper. What is it?
- Deep bruise
- Dirty contact lens
- Red blood cell
- Clogged blood vessel
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Dengue, a potentially deadly flu-like illness spread by mosquitoes, is a potential threat to U.S. public health.
- True
- False
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What is an example of bullying by young people?
- Physically hurting others
- Spreading nasty rumors
- Sending mean text messages
- All of the above
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Who is at higher risk for glaucoma, which may lead to vision loss?
- African Americans over 40
- Everyone over 60
- People with a family history
- All of the above
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How can families manage stress levels during the holidays?
- Maintain routines
- Set schedules
- Budget for gifts
- All of the above
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Which shouldn't you do if you're stranded in your car in a winter storm?
- Huddle with others
- Eat snow
- Wrap head-to-toe in blankets
- Stay awake
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What are the warning signs of hypothermia in adults?
- Drowsiness
- Slurred speech
- Confusion
- All of the above
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Which body type is particularly susceptible to ozone exposure?
- A - Thin
- B - Tall
- C - Heavy
- D - Petite
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Breathtaking picture: what is it?
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Of the 20 million Americans who have diabetes, how many don't know it?
- A - 2 million
- B - 3 million
- C - 5 million
- D - 6 million
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The FDA announced labeling revisions for a class of erectile dysfunction drugs. What possible side-effect prompted the move?
- A - Numb joints
- B - Hearing loss
- C - Upset stomach
- D - Headache
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It's time to get vaccinated for seasonal flu. How many hospitalizations occur each year from flu complications?
- A - 50,000
- B - 100,000
- C - 150,000
- D - 200,000
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On a given day in 2006, how many adolescents ages 12-17 used marijuana for the first time?
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This image is related to at least 20 hospitalizations in 31 states since January 1. What is it?
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The last U.S. case of smallpox was in 1949. The last naturally occurring case in the world was in 1977. Where did it occur?
- Brazil
- Somalia
- Nepal
- Cambodia
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This is something related to health. Do you know what it is?
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Which of the following can be a result of raised cholesterol levels?
- Diabetes
- Heart Disease
- Lung Cancer
- Poor Eyesight
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People who experience a psychological disorder or substance abuse problem are at greater risk for suicide.
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This is a close-up picture of something related to health issues. What is it?
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When added to a vaccine, what does an adjuvant do?
- Speeds up enzymes within the body.
- Instantly sterilizes the vaccine.
- Increases the immune system's production of antibodies.
- Creates blood clots
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What is it?
This is a close-up of something related to health. Do you know what it is?
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How can people become infected with E. coli?
- By vigorously washing their hands.
- By working past normal office hours.
- Through contact with cows.
- By eating undercooked ground beef.
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What is it?
This is a close-up of something related to health.
Do you know what it is?
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