Hygiene
What is the first line of defense when protecting yourself and others from germs?
Washing your hands
Why might someone put off a health screening or going to the doctors?
Cost, fear, lack of time, transportation
Myth or Fact: Every vaccination has the same side effects
Myth: Different Vaccines cause different side effects.
You'll want to make sure you are asking about side effects prior to getting the vaccination so you know what to expect.
How much sleep do adults typically need?
7-9 hours
What would be a solution to "I don't like exercise"
Finding movement you can enjoy!
How often should one brush their teeth?
Once in the morning and once in the evening
What are two difference screening tests for colon cancer?
Stool DNA test - Cologuard
Colonoscopy
How often is the flu vaccine recommended?
Every year
When we get enough sleep, it is easier for us to...
think, focus, learn, remember things, and problem solve!
What makes being active difficult? What would be some barriers?
• I don’t have time
• I’m too tired
• I don’t have money for the gym
• I don’t like exercise
• I have pain
• I don’t know where to start
• I’m embarrassed
• I have physical limitations
How would you properly sneeze when you do not have access to a tissue?
Into your elbow
Why is it important to check blood pressure even when you feel well?
Your blood pressure may be high/low without having any symptoms.
What can you do if you do not know your vaccine history?
find old medical records, contact previous healthcare providers, check you state's vaccine registry
What things are you able to do when you are unable to fall asleep or "can't turn off your brain" at night?
•Writing down tomorrow’s tasks or journaling your thoughts
•Meditating through the thoughts
•Reading something calming
•Putting the phone away
How many minutes of exercise should adults strive to get each week
150 minute of moderate activity or 75 minutes of vigorous activity
When is a good time to wash your hands?
•After using the bathroom
•Before eating
•Before preparing food
•After coughing or sneezing
•After touching garbage
•After caring for someone who is sick
How would a provider decide on what screening you may need?
Based on your age, your family health history, your past test results, your smoking history, your health conditions and medications, and your personal choices and concerns.
How often is a tetanus shot recommended?
Every 10 years
What can you do during the day to make your sleep more efficient at night?
•Get sunlight
•Be active
•Manage stress
•Watching your caffeine intake
•Being careful with late in the day naps
What are you able to do instead of spending money on a gym membership and still stay active?
walking, dancing at home, household chores, gardening, body weight exercises, chair exercises, walking with a friend, free community activities, stairs when appropriate
You’re getting dressing in the morning and pick up a shirt of the ground. You notice that it is soiled and smells a little. What should you do?
Pick something else to wear
Explain the difference between a screening test and a diagnostic test.
Screening Test - looks for possible disease in people without symptoms
Diagnostic Test - Investigates symptoms or an abnormal screening test; helps establish a diagnosis
What are some conditions that can increase the need for vaccines?
Diabetes, Heart Disease, Lung Disease, Kidney Disease, Liver Disease, problems with the immune system
When should you be talking to your doctor about sleep?
•You often have trouble sleeping
•You are very sleepy during the day
•You snore loudly or stop breathing during sleep
•Sleep problems are affecting your daily life
•You have questions about a sleep problem or medication
How is being strong practical or applied to our everyday life?
Because then we are able to carry our groceries, able to carry your own laundry, able to get in and out of a chair by yourself, able to get in and out of the car by yourself, able to climb stairs, able to bend down and pick something up