Communicable/Non-Communicable Diseases
What is a germ that causes diseases to your body?
Pathogen
Name one way to prevent the spread of diseases.
Eat healthy, get outdoors, get sleep, wash your hands
How does skipping breakfast affect your body?
Less energy or affects your short term memory
How do people or doctors use the internet in health care?
Research medical issues, looking up symptoms, exploring treatments, information about medicines
Name two endings of websites.
.com, .edu, .gov., org
There are four types of pathogens. Name one type of pathogen.
Bacteria, virus, fungi, or protists
Which stage of sleep supports your immunity?
Deep sleep (stage 2)
How does sleep benefit your health?
Helpful for memory, your mood, and strengths your immune system
Name one machine that is used in health care.
Body scan (PET scan, MRI, CAT scan)
Which websites would be the least reliable
.com
Name one way that a pathogen can spread.
When you sneeze, cough, talk, direct contact, food, water, or animals
About how many hours of sleep do kids ages 5-12 need?
10 - 12 hours
How does drinking alcohol affect the brain?
How is a database helpful to nurses and doctors?
Stores medical history of patients, for correct treatment of patients, results of tests, medicines ordered for patients
If a website ends in .gov, what type o site is it?
Government agency
True or False chicken pox is a pathogenic ( communicable) disease?
True
Name one thing you should eat in order to keep your immunity high.
Nuts, fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and proteins
Name one disease smoking can cause.
Cancer or heart disease
How is a smartphone helpful to a doctor in health care?
Doctors can email, text, video, and conference with other doctors all over the world
Which websites identify educational institutions like schools, colleges, or universities?
.edu
What type of diseases are spread through contaminated or undercooked food?
Cholera or salmonella
Which stage of sleep is your brain the most active?
REM sleep (third stage)
What is one thing you can do if someone offers you drugs?
Say no, tell someone you trust, avoid that person
How are databases helpful to patients?
Patients have easier access to their own information
What types of information do reliable website contain?
Author, contact information, About Us, Contact Us