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Worksheets8th grade EOC Review - 1
Total questions: 54
Worksheet time: 27mins
Nicole is having issues with her complexion. She wants to get the best possible care for her skin. Where should she look for the most reliable skincare information?
The family dermatologist
The TV ad about skin care
The skin care kiosk at the mall
The skincare article in her favorite magazine
Lisa and her mother have a personal health goal of walking one mile every day. Due to a work schedule change, her mother is unable to walk with her every day. What can Lisa do to maintain her cardiorespiratory health?
Lift weights with her mother
Find a new walking partner
Stretch every morning with her mother
Wait for her mother to become available
Jordan is doing a research for a health project dealing with X-ray services and a cost comparison between providers. Which might provide the most valid information?
Journal about x-rays
Internet search on x-ray providers
Advertisement from an x-ray provider
Talking to a health teacher about x-rays
Betsy wants to lose weight and stay healthy. What would be a good way for her to accomplish her goal?
Stop eating
Eat only protein
Take a vitamin everyday
Exercise and eat balanced meals
Zach's grandmother lives with his family. She has a heart condition, and Zach sometimes stays with her when the rest of the family goes out.
What course of action should Zach take to make sure he is prepared in case of an emergency?
Take a CPR course
Take a biology class
Read a book about the heart
Watch a movie about the heart
Kia wants to take a rock climbing class. What is a reason that her parents must sign a permission slip and waiver for this activity?
So the staff will know Kia's cardiovascular fitness level.
So the staff will know Kia's emergency contact information.
So that her parents will know the amount of money it costs.
So that her parents will know the amount of training the staff has.
Sally's behavior has changed in the past few weeks. She has been sad, cries a lot, and has been missing soccer practice. Who would be the best person to contact to get help for Sally?
Her soccer coach
Her school teacher
Her school counselor
Her soccer teammate
Billy feels stressed because he attends school full-time, works in the evening, and goes out with his friends very late at night. What is one action that he can take to reduce his stress level?
Quit his part-time job
Discontinue his classes
Stop going out with friends
Do not stay out late with friends
Aisha told her new friend about some social networking sites teenagers use. Which information is appropriate for her to post on a social networking site?
Her daily routine
The address of her home
The number of sports awards she won
The places she typically hangs out each day
Natalie went to her doctor because she was complaining of a severe sore throat. Her doctor informed her that she had a throat infection and should have her tonsils removed immediately. What should Natalie do at this time?
She should consult with a family friend about their tonsil experience.
She should do research online to find vitamins to treat her condition.
She should be admitted to the hospital and have her tonsils removed.
She should ignore her doctor's advice and treat herself with pain killers.
Rosa injured her knee while she was playing a contact sport. What type of health professional should she see to address her knee injury?
Massage therapist
Physical therapist
Respiratory therapist
Occupational therapist
Chuck has been complaining of abdominal pains for over a week. His doctor determines that his gall bladder needs to be removed. What is the first thing Chuck should do?
Ignore the medical advice provided by the doctor
Schedule the medical procedure as soon as possible
Request to take medication for the pain instead of surgery
Seek a second medical opinion prior to the surgical procedure
Justin just transferred to a new school from Sweden and is having a difficult time adjusting to the new culture and language. What can Justin do to develop stronger social skills?
Watch television
Join a sports team
Get a language tutor
Read more English books
Lisa is hiking in the woods. When she completes her hike Lisa notices a raised mark, redness, and itching on her leg. What can she do to discover the source of her skin condition?
Read a water safety manual
Read a wilderness first aid book
Research prescription for itching online
Research over the counter allergy medicine
When Steven is sitting at his desk, his classmate Margaret frequently blows him kisses. This makes Steven uncomfortable. What should Steven do first to try to fix the situation?
Ask her to stop blowing kisses at him
Ask a lawyer for advice about the situation
Scream at her to stop blowing kisses at him
Encourage other students to make fun of her
Jalen just found out that he will be moving to a new school and cannot join the track team until next year. What is a healthy way for him to remain athletic until he can try out for the team?
Eat healthy foods
Become a team manager
Join a community running club
Try out for the chess team instead
Miguel makes good grades in school, showers daily, eats well and has been voted by his peers as "Most likely to succeed." Which dimension of health is impacted most by being elected "Most likely to succeed"?
Intellectual because Miguel will feel smarter
Mental because Miguel will feel pressured to do well
Physical because Miguel will become more attractive
Social because Miguel will feel accepted by his classmates
Brianna makes good grades in school but she sometimes forgets to shower or brush her teeth. Her peers have decided not to hang out with her anymore because of her poor hygiene.
Which aspect of Brianna's health is being affected by her friend's behavior?
intellectual
Mental
physical
Social
Tim's family adopted a dog. Tim and the dog spend a lot of time playing together inside the house. Tim recently has started to sneeze and have itchy eyes. Which environmental factor is causing this health issue?
Indoor air quality
Outdoor air quality
Increased physical activity
Decreased physical activity
A group of friends wants to start a recycling program after learning that 80 percent of household waste can be recycled. How would a recycling program have a positive impact on their health?
It saves time
It saves trees
It saves money
It saves printer ink
Sandra has been having panic attacks due to an increased amount of schoolwork. How can a school counselor help Sandra ease her anxiety?
A counselor can prescribe medications
A counselor can listen to her concerns
A counselor can help with her homework
A counselor can suggest she ignore her issue
Kayla's skin has started to become oily. How can Kayla find a solution to help address her skin issue?
She can talk to a dermatologist
She can spend more time outdoors
She can apply rubbing alcohol to her face
She can begin a new aerobic exercise regimen
How does your personal health benefit from visiting a medical doctor annually for a physical exam?
It can help you prevent cavities
It can help you stay diseases free
It can help you cure oral diseases
It can help you prevent depression
Which disease is characterized by shortness of breath, blocked arteries, and poor blood circulation?
Cancer
Asthma
Diabetes
Heart disease
Francis is training for the state track meet. The temperature on the day of the meet is expected to be in the 80's with high humidity. What can he do to help keep his muscles from cramping due to the heat?
Bring the first aid kit to the meet
Use sunscreen the day of the meet
Eat a variety of fruit before the meet
Drink fluids before and during the meet
Mike hit his head while playing football. He went to see a doctor who determined that he had a concussion. Why was it important for Mike to see a doctor after hitting his head?
So that the team wouldn't be responsible for his injuries
So that his injury could be treated properly
Because he is the best player on the team
Because he has insurance
The Food and Drug Administration recently changed the nutritional standard from the Food Pyramid to ChooseMyPlate. How will this change affect an individual's diet?
They will focus on exercise more than food
They will pay more attention to portion size
They will eat more meals throughout the day
They will eat more proteins than carbohydrates
In the 1950's, smoking was a socially accepted behavior. What impact did this behavior have on people's health?
People exercised more
More people ate balanced diets
Decreased number of hearing impairments
Increased number of people with lung disease
Dana is often late for important activities. This has caused Dana a lot of stress and anxiety. What can Dana do to fix the situation?
Write a note
Take a break
Use a planner
Keep a journal
Chad has not been wearing skateboard safety gear to impress his friends. Chad realizes this is unsafe, so he decides that he should improve his routine and start wearing safety gear. How can Chad achieve his goal of regularly wearing safety gear while skateboarding?
Buy new safety equipment
Perform a safety check on the equipment
Encourage friends to wear safety equipment
Develop a tracking log of how often he wears the equipment
One of Yamila's family routines is to take a summer vacation to a different country in Europe every year. What is an important health benefit of this family ritual?
They will learn another language
They will learn about other cultures
They will learn how to shop in open markets
They will learn how to convert foreign currency
One of the community businesses donated money to install a Lightning Alert System at the school. What type of protection will this provide the school and community?
Fire safety
Crime safety
Weather safety
Neighborhood safey
Which poster would be placed in the school cafeteria to make students aware of healthy meals and portion sizes?
"MyPlate"
"Sports safety"
"Save lives with CPR"
"Stay flu-free with citrus"
Martin lives in a big city, and his parents can't afford transportation to the local health department for his yearly physical exam. How can Martin make sure he has a visit with a doctor this year?
He can visit a school nurse
He can go to a mobile clinic
He can ask a doctor to make a home visit
He can move closer to the health department
Smoking rates among teens have dropped sharply in recent years. What factor contributes to this ongoing trend?
Availability of products
Pressure from parents
Pressure from society
Legal purchasing age
Why is it important for a student whose parents and other immediate family members have had heart attacks to be tested for cardiovascular disease more frequently than someone whose parents do not have such conditions?
Certain diseases are more likely to be present in the children due to genetics.
Heredity can influence people's body structure
Diseases are always passed from the parents to their children
Genetic diseases can often be spread through close physical contact.
Cassandra is interested in creating a healthier eating plan. How can she use media to help her achieve her goal?
Watch a cooking show about her favorite food on television
Use coupons form a newspaper or magazine to go to a favorite restaurant
Search the Internet to find a reputable website with vital information on nutrition
Read an article about a famous doctor from her favorite magazine, newspaper or Internet
Owen's family has a rule that everyone must exercise at least 30 minutes a day. What is the main benefit of this family rule?
The family will eat a nutritious diet
The family will improve their health
The family will learn how to communicate
The family will improve their grades in school
Cameron thinks he would like to join the chess team to socialize with his friends. What should Cameron do to help decide if he would enjoy playing chess on the team?
Read a book about chess
Research chess on the internet
Watch a chess show on television
Play a game of chess with a team member
What is one long-term unhealthy consequence of obesity?
Osteoporosis
Heart Disease
Low Blood Pressure
neuromuscular paralysis
Jack's family has a rule that homework must be completed each day before any other activity of his choice. What long term benefit will Jack receive from this practice?
He will learn more about academics
He will have more time to play video games
He will learn to schedule his time to accomplish goals
He will have more opportunity to play organized sports
Thad's parents are buying him new football cleats. Which media strategy aims to influence Thad on his choice of new football cleats?
An online coupon for football cleats
A TV ad by his favorite player for football cleats
An Internet search for the best buy on football cleats
An ad for the sale prices on a variety of football cleats
Laura's friends ask her to try out for the school play. What social benefit will Laura gain from being in the school play?
She will learn how to act
She will meet new friends
She will eat healthy snacks
She will get physical exercise
What is a positive way that people can use social media to influence healthy behavior?
Sharing cooking recipes with friends
Posting pictures of new exercise clothes
Subscribing to a restaurant's coupon updates
Inviting friends to join an online weight management group
Jonas is addicted to alcohol and wants to quit drinking. What action should he take to quit drinking alcohol?
Inform his family and friends
Seek treatment from an astrologer
Reduce alcohol consumption by half
Join an organization for group counseling
Many of Carlo's family members complain of lower back pain. What can Carlo do to prevent lower back pain?
He can limit his physical activity
He can buy new exercise clothing
He can drink a lot of sports drinks
He can stretch immediately after exercising
Ramon's parents donate the clothes he has outgrown to a local charity. How does this practice improve health?
It lowers self-esteem
It keeps landfills clearer
It decreases indoor air quality
It provides recreational opportunities
Which statement describes a reason why it can be beneficial to practice sexual abstinence?
It helps you stay physically fit
It helps you feel more important
It helps you to maintain good grades in school
It helps you prevent sexually transmitted infections
Which illness impacts the respiratory system?
Diabetes
Emphysema
Hypertension
Breast cancer
After practice many athletes consume sports drinks and do not properly dispose of the bottles. What can the athletes do to improve environmental health?
Fill the bottles with grass
Cover the bottles with dirt
Put the bottles in the sewer
Clean and reuse the bottles
Why is it important to warm up before any vigorous physical activity?
enlarge muscles
strength muscles
improve skills
reduce the chance of injury
Inorganic substances that the body cannot manufacture on its own are called _____.
proteins
vitamins
minerals
nutrients
Weighing 20% above the recommended weight is called ______.
obesity
fat
anorexia
overweight
_____ is the ability to do daily activities without becoming overly tired.
being healthy
being physically fit
being overweight
aerobics
