Application of Skills Directions

question 4

Multiple Choice

Application of Skills Directions:
Read the following excerpt adapted from Dianne Hales' textbook, An Invitation to Health: Choosing to Change (p. 319) . Apply the knowledge you have gained from Chapter 14 to select the best answer for the following questions.
How Infections Spread
​¹ Food and water are two major means of transmission for infectious disease. ²Every year foodborne illnesses strike millions of Americans and sometimes even cause death. ³Bacteria account for two-thirds of foodborne infections, and thousands of suspected cases of infection with Escherichia coli bacteria in undercooked food have been reported. ⁴Every year as many as 4 million Americans have a bout with Salmonella bacteria because of tainted poultry sold in the United States. ⁵Waterborne diseases, such as typhoid fever and cholera, are widespread in less developed areas of the world, but they have been rare in the United States, although outbreaks caused by inadequate water purification have occurred.
What is the verb in sentence 2?​

• A)illnesses and strike
• B)strike and cause
• C)cause and death
• D)strike and death

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Definitions:

3rd Party Payer

An entity (often an insurance company) that pays for healthcare services on behalf of the patient, who is the first party, and the provider, who is the second party.

Addicted Family System

Describes a family dynamic where one or more members suffer from addiction, impacting relationships and functioning within the family unit.

Family Counseling

A form of psychotherapy that aims to address and improve problematic family dynamics, communication, and relationships.

12-step Support Groups

Are peer groups aimed at aiding recovery from addiction or compulsive behaviors, following a set of guiding principles or steps.