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100
What is one body part you can feel to assess your pulse?

under thumb (radial), side of neck (carotid), inside elbow crease (brachial), inside ankle (posterior tibial), top of foot (dorsals pedis) , inner hip (femoral)


100

Name one emotion

happiness, sadness, joy, confusion, disgust, anger, frustration, excitement, anxious, worried, tired, bored, etc.

100

what is an example of one healthy snack

any fruit, vegetable, or low salt/low sugar snack

100

If a person is still having trouble sleeping after 20  minutes of laying in bed, what should they do?

Get up and do a low energy activity to wind down the brain and body. 

100

Name one exercise

jogging, jumping jacks, squats, planks, calf raises, etc.

200

What is the average adult blood pressure

around 120/80

200

True or false: the Durham County Public Health Department website has information about available services such as, STI testing, family planning services, nutrition, pharmacy services, and immunizations.

True

200

What food group includes dry beans, eggs, and nuts?

protein

200

What does REM stand for?

Rapid eye movement

200

rice fits into what category of the MyPlate chart?

grains

300
What number goes on top of the blood pressure fraction? the Systolic or diastolic number

systolic over diastolic 

300

What is the name of the app used by healthcare professionals to communicate with patients?

MyChart

300

You should fill half of your plate with what two food groups?

fruits and vegetables

300

How many hours of sleep does the average adult need each day?

7-9 hours

300

What type of cells carry oxygen to the body (white or red)

red blood cells

400

What is the #1 best thing you can do to benefit your heart health?

smoking cessation (also will accept exercise or eating healthy)

400
How quickly should a doctors office call you back once you leave a voicemail message?

Within 1 day.

400

Whole grains are an important part of our diet because they are high in what nutrient?

fiber

400

How many stages of sleep are there in a sleep cycle?

5 stages:

  • Stage 1 and 2: You first fall asleep, but are not yet in a deep sleep.
  • Stage 3 and 4: You are in a deep, restful sleep. Your breathing and heart rate slow down, and your body is still.
  • Stage 5: You are in REM (rapid eye movement) sleep. Your brain is active and you dream.
400

What is a health risk factor?

A risk factor is a characteristic, condition, or behavior that increases the likelihood of getting a disease or injury

500

Name one kind of heart disease

Hypertension, tetralogy of Fallot, Heart failure (right or left), CoA, etc.

500

If you think you have a high blood pressure, what should you do first?

Make an appointment with your doctor.

500

What nutrient is found in many dairy products and helps keep our bones strong?

Calcium

500

What temperature is best for sleep?

65-68 degrees F

500

Name one form of birth control.

Intrauterine devices (IUD), barrier methods (internal and external condoms), oral contraceptive pills, cycle tracking, tubal ligation or vasectomy, etc.