Which of the following statements is NOT correct when considering the causes of death in the US?
A. About half of all deaths among people of all ages are attributable to lifestyle factors.
B. More than half of all deaths in the US are attributed to heart disease and cancer.
C. Eight of the nine leading causes of death in the US are related to lack of common sense and infectious diseases.
D. Smoking is responsible for higher rates of miscarriage, stillbirths, and premature births.
E. About 83% of all deaths in the US before the age of 65 could have been prevented.
Answer: C
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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
Following a fracture, the nurse is educating the client and his family about bone healing. The nurse begins by stating:
A) "In order to initiate the cellular events essential to bone healing, within a day or so, your body will develop a blood clot at the fracture site." B) "The first thing that will happen is your body will form a soft tissue callus around the fracture site." C) "Your body will first absorb any excess bone fragments that occurred as a result of the break." D) "Just like on your hands after hard work, your body will begin the healing process by forming a callus at the fracture site."
Data have shown that people who ____ early in the day have lower BMIs.
A. eat one big meal B. lift weights C. consume the majority of their fat intake D. get more light exposure E. drink more water
Which of the following statements is NOT true regarding treatments for asthma?
A. Inhaled steroids work locally within the bronchioles to reduce inflammation. B. Inhaled steroids are used during asthma attacks. C. Bronchodilators help reduce asthma symptoms. D. Flu shots are recommended when viruses and infections act as triggers.