HEALTH MTTC PRACTICE TEST
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
What is the number 1 reason why young people avoid seeking proper medical
attention? - Answer-Afraid their parents will find out.
A teenagedr who believes that she has been denied employment due to a learning
disorder should do what? - Answer-File a formal complaint with the Federal Equal
Employment Opportunity Commision for the local human rights commision.
What does the Protection of Children from Predators Act of 1998 state? - Answer-It is a
federal crime to use the internet to transfer obscene materials to anyone under the age
of 18.
In 2008, what did the American Academy of Pediatrics recommended? - Answer-That
the Recommended Daily Allowance of Vitamin D for infants, children and adolescents
be changed from 200 IU to 400 IU.
Gang membership has increased in urban and suburban areas and as many as 1/3rd of
urban gang members are believed to be ________. - Answer-Girls.
According to the American Academy of Pediatrics, how many young people experience
symptoms of depression? - Answer-As many as 1 in 13.
What is NOT a classic symptom of depression? - Answer-Obnoxious or aggressive
behavior.
What is generally the most effective strategy for treating mental health disorders in
adolescents? - Answer-Refer them to a qualified professional for therapy and/or
medication if necessary.
What is the underlying goal of cognitive therapy? - Answer-To teach patients to exercise
mental control over how they perceive potentially depressing situations.
Psychostimulants such as Ritalin and Adderall are most commonly prescribed for which
disorder? - Answer-ADHD.
Why should children not be given Aspirin? - Answer-It has been linked to Reye's
Syndrome.
Parents are entitled to participate as equal partners in developing an IEP plan for their
child according to which Act? - Answer-IDEA (Individuals with Disabilities Education
Act).
, Strength training is an example of what type of exercise? - Answer-Anaerobic exercise.
When should a young woman being having pap smears? - Answer-When she starts
menstruation.
Good sources of monounsaturated fat include: - Answer-Peanuts and olive oil.
What is the best way for young people to reduce their risk of osteoporosis later in life? -
Answer-Exercise regularly, drink milk and get enough Vitamin D.
Foods rich in fiber include what? - Answer-Beans and whole-wheat bread.
An adolescent with a BMI of 22 would be considered what? - Answer-Normal.
Shin splints and tendinitis are most likely to afflict athletes in what activities? - Answer-
Running activities.
What is NOT beneficial for improving performance. - Answer-Stretching and warming up
before strenuous physical activity.
A 12-year-old girl playing soccer on a hot summer afternoon suddenly feels nauseous
and complains of painful spasms in the back of her calves. She is most-likely
experiencing what? - Answer-Heat cramps.
A young man refuses to be tested for HIV because he is afraid his parents will find out.
What should you tell him? - Answer-That federal law allows minors to be treated for
STD's without parental consent.
True of false: Chlamydia rarely affects adolescents. - Answer-False.
What is the first thing a person should do after being diagnosed with an STD? - Answer-
Notify all sexual partners.
What are HPVs generally treated wit? - Answer-Topical creams.
What are Levonorgestrel (Plan B) tablets used for? - Answer-Emergency contraception.
How does Bulimia differ from binge-eating disorder? - Answer-Bulimics have distorted
images of their own bodies.
What is the best argument for using latex condoms? - Answer-They are the only kind of
birth control that protects against both pregnancy and STDs.
According to ALCES, what is the number one cause of adolescent stress? - Answer-
The death of a parent.
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
What is the number 1 reason why young people avoid seeking proper medical
attention? - Answer-Afraid their parents will find out.
A teenagedr who believes that she has been denied employment due to a learning
disorder should do what? - Answer-File a formal complaint with the Federal Equal
Employment Opportunity Commision for the local human rights commision.
What does the Protection of Children from Predators Act of 1998 state? - Answer-It is a
federal crime to use the internet to transfer obscene materials to anyone under the age
of 18.
In 2008, what did the American Academy of Pediatrics recommended? - Answer-That
the Recommended Daily Allowance of Vitamin D for infants, children and adolescents
be changed from 200 IU to 400 IU.
Gang membership has increased in urban and suburban areas and as many as 1/3rd of
urban gang members are believed to be ________. - Answer-Girls.
According to the American Academy of Pediatrics, how many young people experience
symptoms of depression? - Answer-As many as 1 in 13.
What is NOT a classic symptom of depression? - Answer-Obnoxious or aggressive
behavior.
What is generally the most effective strategy for treating mental health disorders in
adolescents? - Answer-Refer them to a qualified professional for therapy and/or
medication if necessary.
What is the underlying goal of cognitive therapy? - Answer-To teach patients to exercise
mental control over how they perceive potentially depressing situations.
Psychostimulants such as Ritalin and Adderall are most commonly prescribed for which
disorder? - Answer-ADHD.
Why should children not be given Aspirin? - Answer-It has been linked to Reye's
Syndrome.
Parents are entitled to participate as equal partners in developing an IEP plan for their
child according to which Act? - Answer-IDEA (Individuals with Disabilities Education
Act).
, Strength training is an example of what type of exercise? - Answer-Anaerobic exercise.
When should a young woman being having pap smears? - Answer-When she starts
menstruation.
Good sources of monounsaturated fat include: - Answer-Peanuts and olive oil.
What is the best way for young people to reduce their risk of osteoporosis later in life? -
Answer-Exercise regularly, drink milk and get enough Vitamin D.
Foods rich in fiber include what? - Answer-Beans and whole-wheat bread.
An adolescent with a BMI of 22 would be considered what? - Answer-Normal.
Shin splints and tendinitis are most likely to afflict athletes in what activities? - Answer-
Running activities.
What is NOT beneficial for improving performance. - Answer-Stretching and warming up
before strenuous physical activity.
A 12-year-old girl playing soccer on a hot summer afternoon suddenly feels nauseous
and complains of painful spasms in the back of her calves. She is most-likely
experiencing what? - Answer-Heat cramps.
A young man refuses to be tested for HIV because he is afraid his parents will find out.
What should you tell him? - Answer-That federal law allows minors to be treated for
STD's without parental consent.
True of false: Chlamydia rarely affects adolescents. - Answer-False.
What is the first thing a person should do after being diagnosed with an STD? - Answer-
Notify all sexual partners.
What are HPVs generally treated wit? - Answer-Topical creams.
What are Levonorgestrel (Plan B) tablets used for? - Answer-Emergency contraception.
How does Bulimia differ from binge-eating disorder? - Answer-Bulimics have distorted
images of their own bodies.
What is the best argument for using latex condoms? - Answer-They are the only kind of
birth control that protects against both pregnancy and STDs.
According to ALCES, what is the number one cause of adolescent stress? - Answer-
The death of a parent.
