Health Module C: Personal And Community Health
cover his mouth when coughing or sneezing
Alessandro is ill with a fever, a cough, and a runny nose. Which precaution should he take to help his family avoid getting sick?
illness for two weeks
Alice has felt ill for two weeks. She has had a runny nose every day and a fever of 100 degrees for two days. Her appetite has decreased slightly. She is tired and has not wanted to get out of bed. Which symptom does Alice have that indicates that she should seek medical care?
osteoporosis
As treatment for his disease, Ven is avoiding tobacco and alcohol, eating calcium-rich foods, and lifting weights. Which disease is he most likely being treating for?
Vaccinations are not always effective.
Dimitri received a flu vaccination earlier in the year. However, he has just been tested and has a confirmed case of the flu. Why did Dimitri most likely get the flu?
by providing vaccination education
How can communities aid in disease prevention?
Jacque should be direct and explain what he is concerned about using "I" messages.
Jacque felt an unusual lump in his testicle. Which statement describes the most effective way for Jacque to talk to his parents?
Athlete's foot
Marc has a red, itchy rash on his hands and feet. The skin on his hands and feet is blistered and dry. Which disease did Marc most likely contract?
Medical exams can help people live longer lives.
Nicholas's parents have not visited a physician for a few years. Which statement accurately explains why his parents should get a medical exam?
ruptured eardrum
Polina has been experiencing ear drainage for several days and is having hearing problems but does not have any pain. She is scheduled to see her doctor later today. What will her doctor most likely determine is the cause of her symptoms?
dizziness and loss of balance
Simon has not been feeling well lately. He has had a low fever and has been tired. He often feels dizzy and loses his balance occasionally. Which symptoms suggest that Simon should see a doctor soon?
feeling irregularities on the surface of the breast
Susan performs a breast self-exam each month. Which change might warrant a trip to a doctor for further testing?
tell her parents
Tania is a high school student who has been getting frequent headaches and is struggling to focus on print when she reads. What should she do?
Huntington's disease
Vashi has been diagnosed with a disease that has no cure. Her doctor prescribes medications for pain and interventions to help adjust to life with this disease. Which disease is Vashi being treating for?
eating improperly cooked food
Which activity is most likely to transmit disease?
pathogens → exposure → sickness
Which describes the correct order of events in the spread of disease?
strep throat
Which disease can be treated with an antibiotic?
osteoporosis
Which disease has symptoms including fragile bones and a stooped posture?
osteoporosis
Which disease may be caused by an unhealthy lifestyle?
lack of calcium
Which factor contributes to the development of osteoporosis?
smoking
Which is a factor that influences the development of cardiovascular disease?
involuntary movement
Which is a symptom that is common in people with Huntington's disease?
sores that do not heal
Which is a symptom that is typical in people who have cancer?
age
Which is an uncontrollable risk factor that puts individuals at more risk for contracting a disease?
cervical
Which is one cancer screening that is important for the maintenance of reproductive health?
eating fast food
Which lifestyle choice may contribute to the development of noncommunicable diseases?
saliva, bacteria, food particles
Which materials come together to form plaque? Select three options.
skin
Which part of the immune system is a physical barrier?
gluten-free diet
Which treatment is used to manage the symptoms of celiac disease?
insulin resistance
Which treatment would most likely be used for cardiovascular disease?
pacemaker
Which treatment would most likely be used for cardiovascular disease?
proper diet
Which treatments would most likely be recommended for type 2 diabetes?
bacteria
Which type of pathogen causes Lyme disease?
to protect students who cannot be vaccinated with herd immunity
Why do schools strongly recommend vaccinations?