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?