Career Readiness Chapter 11

How can you be sure you are making healthy food choices?

• By following dietary guidelines and nutritional information

• Choosing foods based solely on taste

• Ignoring nutritional labels

• Eating only organic foods

EXERCISE BENEFITS: You burn more calories on a bike ride if you climb a few hills. What are your favorite ways to exercise?

How do exercise and sleep help you succeed in your career?

• By improving mental health and productivity

• By increasing networking opportunities

• By enhancing professional skills directly

• None of the above

Studies have found that teens need between 8.5 and 9 hours of sleep each night. How many hours of sleep do you usually get?

Explain how being healthy can help you be successful in your career.

• It improves focus and productivity.

• It has no impact on career success.

• It only affects physical jobs.

• It decreases overall work performance.

Name three things you can do to keep yourself healthy.

Ted is generally a good worker, but whenever he is assigned to work with Stella, who is extremely critical, he becomes so stressed that he makes mistakes. Which of the following strategies might help Ted cope with this situation?

• Avoiding any interaction with Stella

• Seeking feedback from other colleagues instead

• Learning stress management techniques

• Requesting a transfer to a different department

How does the government's role in work safety differ from the employer's role in work safety?

• The government sets regulations and guidelines, while the employer implements specific safety measures.

• The government and the employer have the same role in ensuring work safety.

• The employer sets regulations and guidelines, while the government implements specific safety measures.

• There is no difference; both are responsible for employee training only.

What does OSHA stand for and how does it benefit workers?

• Occupational Safety and Health Administration, by ensuring safe and healthful working conditions

• Office of State Hazard Assessments, by identifying potential dangers in the workplace

• Operational Safety and Health Agency, by providing health insurance to workers

• Organization of Safety and Hazard Analysis, by conducting safety training sessions

What is the first step you should take when you are in a first-aid emergency?

• Check

• Call

• Care