1. List four uncontrollable risk factors that influence health. Page 693
a. age
b. heredity
c. sex
d. race
2. List six risk behaviors. page 16 & 17
a. carrying a weapon
b. using drugs and alcohol
c. sexual behaviors that lead to HIV infection and unintended pregnancy
d. behaviors that contribute to unintentional injuries and violence
e. tobacco use
f. inadequate physical activity
g. unhealthy dietary behaviors
3. Getting regular check-ups at the doctor would be an example of ? page 18
a. prevention
b. cumulative risk
c. abstinence
d. risk-behavior
4. List at least three things that included in a medical history: page 794
a. any health conditions that you have now
b. major physical or psychological problems that you have had in the past
c. all medicines that you are taking
d. any allergies to food or medicine
e. any health problems that run in the family
f. your lifestyle and habits
5. Name 4 items a person has checked in a regular health screen or medical check-up? P. 486
a. to screen for health problems such as scoliosis
b. to check overall physical development
c. to check height and weight
d. to check hearing and visions
6. What is the vocab word for each of these managed health care terms: P.792-795
_______copayment____ patients pay a small fee for a Dr. visit
_______premium________patients pay an amount out of each pay or each month in order to have health
insurance coverage
7. What organization does an organ donor register with , AFTER they request the heart symbol on their driver’s
license? (use internet or power points Unit 1 PCH—not in book)
___Carolina Donor Services__________
8. Name 2 health related problems one would experience if they were suffering from sleep deprivation? P. 100
a. stress related problems
b. increased risk for getting sick
, 9. What should be your concern if you were got a tattoo from an unlicensed tattoo artist? page 671
infected needles
10. True or False: The potential health consequence of a popular fad diet (such as the Adkins Diet) is that the
weight loss can be rapid but it is often difficult to maintain. page 298
DEFINE THE FOLLOWING TERMS:
11. risk behaviors –page 16 actions that can potentially threaten your health or the health of others
12. cumulative risks – page 18 related risks that increase in effect with each added risks.
13. specialists – page 792 medical doctors who focus on particular kinds of patients or particular medical conditions
14. heredity – page 11 all traits that were biologically passed on to you by your parents
15. values – page 41 the ideas, beliefs, and attitudes about what is important, that help guide the way that you live.
16. primary care physician – page 792 a medical doctor who providesphysical check-ups and general care.
17. Living in an environment with a high level of pollution has been linked to what chronic disease? page 800 –
803 lung cancer
18. Is having the flu or some type of viral infection an example of a chronic disease? YES OR NO P. 10-11
19. True or False: Growing up in an environment where exercising daily plays a significant role and where the
family sits down for a home cooked meal at dinner will help to make a person’s development of lifelong
healthy habits easier and thus make one a healthier adult.
20. List five ways to improve self-esteem. page 68
a. avoid criticizing yourself or spend time with people who criticize you
b. set realistic expectations, don’t expect to be perfect in everything
c. choose friends who value and respect you
d. focus on the positive aspects about yourself
e. use positive self-talk
f. work toward accomplishments rather than perfection
g. Consider your mistakes learning opportunities
h. Try new activities to discover your talents
i. Write down your goals and the steps you take to achieve them
j. Exercise regularly to feel more energized
k. volunteer your time to help others
l. accept things that you can not change, focus your energy on changing the things you can
21. What are some warning signs of skin cancer? Page 360 and power points Unit 1 PCH/internet
B order_______________(edges of a mole are irregular and edges are ragged)
D iameter___________________(mole is bigger than an eraser head)
Elevation___________________(mole grows in height)
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