question 2

what can a person do to improve his or her health literacy?

ask questions of doctors, nurses, and other healthcare providers
avoid seeking second opinions to reduce chances of missed diagnoses
search symptoms online to self-diagnose
bring home pamphlets about the health issue

question 3

what is an example of being proactive about your health and wellness?

going to the doctor when you have the flu, because it is important to treat an illness so you can recover quickly and get back to your regular routine
scheduling regular dental visits, because getting the teeth cleaned and checking for cavities prevent more serious problems or infections
preventing weight gain by skipping meals when you don't have a chance to exercise, because this keep your calorie intake and use in balance
using energy drinks when you are low on sleep, because this keep your energy level high so you don't feel tired or get sick

question 4

what is one way that you can advocate for yourself when visiting a new doctor's office?

speak up when you need information restated or explained
only reveal symptoms or issues that seem related to the reason for your visit
do not mention specific symptoms unless you are asked
use the internet to answer any unanswered questions after the appointment

question 5

what is a mental disorder characterized by binge eating followed by purging?

anorexia nervosa
binge eating disorder
bulimia nervosa
anxiety eating disorder

question 6

which of the following will best you avoid contracting hepatitis b?

abstain from sexual intercourse
avoid contact with the blood of others
clean hands and surfaces often
make sure pets receive regular immunizations

question 7

your tennis coach is always saying that an "ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure." if he maintains his positive attitude toward health, which of the following would you expect him to do?

avoid the doctor's office to eliminate taking medication
exercise regularly to keep his heart and muscles healthy and strong
eat a well-balanced diet because it will keep him looking good
stay up late at night because he is a hard worker who wants to get ahead

question 8

what are the possible long-term effects and risks of a herpes infection?

the virus never leaves the body, so a person may experience outbreaks throughout his or her lifetime; the open sores increase the risk of contracting hiv or other illness transmitted through blood
the virus never leaves the body; the outbreaks get increasingly worse each time and the person is at risk of the infection spreading to other areas of the body over time
the infection can be cured if treated early; otherwise the infection may spread to the reproductive organs where it can cause permanent damage that causes infertility
the infection can be cured if treated early; but because many people show few or no symptoms at first, they are unable to treat it in time and will experience increasingly severe outbreaks later in life

question 9

what is the proper way to determine that someone is unresponsive before administering cpr?

clap your hands and ask, "are you okay? "
pinch his fingers to see if he moves
tap his shoulder and ask loudly, "are you okay? "
use smelling salts under his nose, and watch for a response

question 10

what can our culture do to reduce obesity statistics?

eat less food
eat processed foods
eat more food
eat enriched foods

question 11

what strategy protect against the transmission of the flu virus?

clean your hands and surfaces often
practice safe food handling and preparation
refrain from engaging in sexual activity
visit the doctor regularly for check-ups

question 12

which of the following is a risk associated with having too little body fat?

breathing problems
coronary heart disease
gallbladder disease
lack of stored energy

question 13

which of the following is an example of asking others for information that will enhance your personal health?

asking your doctor for information on cpr training, because you have to do a project on cpr techniques and the information will replace the need to take a cpr training course
asking your doctor for information on cpr training, because your best friend needs to take a cpr course and you want to her find an affordable one in your community
asking your grandparents for information about your family medical history, because knowing what illnesses are common in your family you and your doctor know what to monitor closely
asking your grandparents for information about your family medical history, because knowing what they've gone through will make you more sensitive to their emotions and struggles