Wellness
Treating and preventing health problems.
What is one nutrient that the body can't live for more than a few days without?
Water
If a patient is near-sighted then what does that mean?
Means that the patient can NOT see far away but only close up.
What is the hormone that is released when a person is undergoing stressed?
Adrenaline
What is the body's main source of energy?
Carbohydrates
What are the five areas of Holistic Health?
Physical, Emotional. Social, Mental/Intellectual, and Spiritual.
What carbohydrates should you eat that are found in whole-grain bread, cereal, rice, pasta, vegetables, dry beans, and nuts?
Complex Carbohydrates
What is the type of medication that requires a written authorization from a physician/dentist to a pharmacist?
It is a prescription.
What is a physical response to stress?
Fight or Flight.
How much physical activity should a person get a day?
20-30 minutes at least.
T/F- Complementary therapies combine alternative and biomedical therapies.
True
It is a modification of a normal diet for a health reason.
Whose opinion most matters with choosing health care providers?
The patients.
What is the defense mechanisms withdrawal?
It is not communicating about, even to the extent of removing oneself from, a problem.
What virus causes AIDS?
HIV
What 4 ways can HBV, HCV, and HIV be transmitted?
Contaminated needles, contaminated piercing and tattooing equipment, items that may have blood on them/; razors, toothbrushes, and nail clippers, and through unprotected sexual contact.
What are the 3 jobs that nutrients do for the body?
They enable the body to grow, maintain, and repair itself, give the body energy, and help different systems in the body work properly.
What are routine physical examinations for?
They are to diagnose and treat problems, immunize, order tests, and encourage healthy living.
What is the defense mechanism displacement?
It is transferring feelings about one person to another person.
What is the role of proteins?
It is build, maintain, and repair cells in the body.
What organization promotes research and trains people to be professionals in complementary medical practices?
National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health
What are the portions for each food group from MyPlate?
One-half vegetables and fruits, one-quarter grains, preferably whole-grains, one-quarter lean protein, and include a serving of low-fat dairy
What is a Snellen chart?
It measures far vision.
What are the 6 steps in managing stress in a stress-resolution plan or problem-solving method?
What is known about bloodborne pathogens?
Testing is the only way to know if a patient is infected with HBV, HCV, or HIV.