Ch. 2 Health and Wellness Skills

What are three environmental factors that affect community health?

physical layout, food deserts, safe water access, pollution, and population.

A ____ is a healthcare professional who provides routine checkups screenings treatments prescriptions and preventive services.

primary care physician

Which of the following is not an example of health fraud?

A label that reads "this statement has not been reviewed and approved by the FDA."

organ donation

Act of allowing your organs to be transplanted into another person, typically upon your death.

consumer

Anyone who purchases goods and services.

food desert

Area without nearby full-service grocery stores.

What is the most reliable way to get accurate health information?

Ask your doctor or another healthcare professional.

environmental justice

Aspect of community and world health concerned with populations exposed to harmful environmental and societal factors through no fault of their own.

science

Body of knowledge based on observation and experimentation.

Which federal health organization is in charge of the prevention of disease injury and disability?

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

alternatives

Courses of action one can take.

List the six steps in the DECIDE model of decision-making.

Define the decision or problem. Explore alternatives and options. Consider the consequences. Identify the best alternative. Decide and act. Evaluate and revise.

Which is the first step of the decision-making process?

Defining the problem.

Which of the following is a research-based health claim?

Diet soda contains less sugar than regular soda.

____ is the most important societal factor that affects health.

Education

Which of the following does not require emergency healthcare?

Fever and headache that can be controlled with medication.

Which of the following community resources stores and distributes donated food to people in need?

Food pantry.

world health

Health of human populations around the world.

inpatient facilities

Healthcare facilities in which patients reside for the duration of treatment.

outpatient facilities

Healthcare facilities that patients visit for treatment and then leave.

preventive healthcare

Medical care that seeks to prevent health conditions from developing.

emergency healthcare

Medical care that treats life-threatening health conditions.

Which of the following is an example of an inpatient facility?

Nursing home.

Which specialist is educated and trained in medical conditions of children from infancy through adolescence?

Pediatrician.

minors

People under the age of 18.

lifelong learning

Practice of always seeking to gather new information and learn new skills.

collaborative decision-making

Process of working with others to make a decision.

values

Qualities or priorities one considers important.

public health

Science-based approach to protecting and improving the health of populations as a whole.

goal

Specific endpoint that signifies a condition one hopes to reach.

decision-making process

Steps for making a healthy decision.

What is the purpose of the World Health Organization?

The World Health Organization promotes health in regions throughout the world.

pseudoscience

Theories and health claims that are described as science-based when they are not.

advocate

To take actions that show support.

Which of the following statements about setting goals is true?

You should define the steps you will take to achieve the goal.

Health ____ is illegal activity related to heath products and services.

fraud

What are the three criteria for health-related information to be grounded in science?

based on experimentation and observation, peer-reviewed, and repeatable

What will a doctor do during a physical or wellness exam?

check your health, screen you for certain diseases and disorders, and give any needed vaccinations

When making healthy decisions you must ____ before you identify the best alternative.

consider the consequences

A nurse practitioner possesses advanced nursing education but cannot provide any of the same services as a primary care physician.

false

According to the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act private health information can be shared with doctors or family members without consent.

false

Community health is independent from the actions of individuals such as community service and organ donation.

false

Decision-making becomes easier with more perspectives so you should involve as many people as possible when using collaborative decision-making

false

Newspapers and magazines produced by businesses that earn profits from the healthcare industry are more reliable than articles written by experts.

false

Understanding how the choices you make can affect your health and wellness comes naturally and does not take special skills.

false

Identify the five characteristics of a SMART goal.

specific, measurable, achievable, relevant, and timely

Access to healthcare has a major impact on overall health outcomes.

true

After researching and evaluating each alternative you should rank your alternatives based on effectiveness and favorability

true

Consumer rights include the right to be safe from harmful products and deceptive business practices and truth-in-advertising laws require accuracy on advertisements and labels

true

Health information is constantly changing which creates an opportunity to engage in lifelong learning about how to improve your health

true

Health maintenance organization (HMO) and preferred provider organization (PPO) health insurance plans require premiums deductibles, and co-payments

true

Organizations such as governments schools, and community establishments promote health for the public.

true

Public health aims to improve the health of populations as a whole.

true

Reaching a long-term goal can take months or years and involves achieving a series of short-term goals.

true

Schools scientists, healthcare professionals, and community residents work together to promote community health.

true

What are three ways of promoting the health of your community?

using community resources, participating in community service, considering organ donation, and supporting environmental justice.