Which of the Following Is a Real-World Example of a Public

question 13

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a real-world example of a public good?

• A)You are craving a Diet Coke® for lunch, so you purchase one from the hot dog stand in front of your classroom building.
• B)National defense is available even for people who do not pay income taxes.
• C)A person seated in a non-smoking section of a restaurant decides to sneak a few puffs of a cigarette.
• D)A child receives a vaccination to prevent the spread of measles.

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Definitions:

Community Health Resources

Services and supports available within a community to promote health and prevent disease among its members.

Request Interpreter

The act of asking for a person who translates orally from one language to another, especially in a healthcare setting for patient-provider communication.

Communication

The process of exchanging information or expressing ideas and feelings through verbal or nonverbal means.

Coronary Angioplasty

A medical procedure used to open clogged heart arteries by inflating a balloon at the site of the blockage.