Common Illnesses
Name the three common illnesses that we talked about in this unit.
Common Cold, Flu, and Chicken Pox.
Define First Aid (What is it?)
The help that we give someone who is sick or injured.
We talked about 5 different healthy habits in class. Name 3.
Balanced diet
Exercise
Rest
Personal hygiene
Check-ups
What is a check-up?
A regular visit to the doctor, even if you are not ill or hurt.
What do we call the things/activities we can do that keep our bodies in good condition?
Healthy habits
What is the longer name for "the Flu"?
Influenza
Running the hurt/affected area under cold water is how we help someone who has a _______.
Burn
How many hours of sleep should you get at night?
9 hours.
How often should you have a check-up? (How many times per year?)
Once per year.
People who have asthma need to use an _________.
Inhaler
What is the main symptom of Chicken Pox?
A rash / Red spots
Covering the affected area with a cloth and applying pressure is how we affect someone who has a ________.
Cut.
Give 2 examples of personal hygiene.
Brushing teeth (especially after meals)
Wash you hands (especially before eating and after using the toilet)
Have showers frequently
Use a tissue when you blow your nose
Name 3 different things a doctor does at a check-up.
Measure height/weight
Look inside ears, nose, throat
Test sight/hearing
Measure blood pressure
Listen to heart/lungs
Are Chicken Pox contagious?
Yes
What part of the body or body system does the Flu affect?
Respiratory system
How do we help someone who has a broken bone?
We keep them still (in one place, not moving) and support the injury.
Name 2 habits that are UNhealthy.
Eating junk food
Not getting enough sleep
Or....
What does the doctor use to listen to your heart and lungs?
Stethoscope
What causes common illnesses?
Viruses and bacteria.
Name ALL 5 symptoms of the Common Cold.
Sore throat
Blocked and/or runny nose
Sneezing and coughing
Low fever
Mild body aches
The book says that exercise is good for 4 parts of the body/body systems. Name 2.
Respiratory system
Circulatory system
Locomotor systems
Mental health
What does the doctor use to measure your blood pressure?
Sphygmomanometer.
How are the symptoms of the Common Cold and the Flu different?
Flu symptoms begin more quickly, the fever is higher, and the body aches are stronger.