WorksheetsJV Study Guide Health & Safety 2024-25
Total questions: 100
Worksheet time: 50mins
Meningococcal vaccine: ________
16-23 year olds
2-5 year olds
30-40 year olds
50-65 year olds
What is the body’s largest organ?
Skin
Liver
Heart
Lung
Warning systems are in place to warn American citizens about tsunamis. Which of these states has such a system?
Hawaii
Nevada
Kansas
Arizona
A waxy, fat-like substance found in all cells in the body, it makes hormones, Vitamin D, and digestive fluids: ________
Cholesterol
Glucose
Hemoglobin
Keratin
Vitamins A, D, E, and K are: ________
Fat-soluble vitamins
Water-soluble vitamins
Essential amino acids
Macronutrients
The CPSC requires that which of these products be sold in child-resistant packaging?
Both Over the counter AND Dietary supplements containing iron
Only Over the counter medications
Only Dietary supplements containing iron
Neither Over the counter nor Dietary supplements containing iron
An emotional disorder characterized by an obsessive desire to lose weight by refusing to eat: ________
Anorexia
Bulimia
Depression
Schizophrenia
Which of these conditions is NOT best treated by a stimulant?
PTSD
ADHD
Narcolepsy
Hypersomnia
What is the permanent and painful shortening of a muscle called?
Contracture
Sprain
Strain
Atrophy
What is gingivitis?
A mild form of gum disease prevented by daily brushing and flossing
A type of tooth decay caused by eating sweets
A viral infection affecting the tongue
A genetic disorder causing tooth loss
FSIS is the food safety regulatory division of which federal agency?
USDA - United States Department of Agriculture
FDA - Food and Drug Administration
EPA - Environmental Protection Agency
CDC - Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
The American Heart Association recommends no more than 2,300 milligrams of this in your diet per day: ________
Sodium
Potassium
Calcium
Sugar
Which of these illnesses should be treated with antibiotics?
Strep throat
Common cold
Influenza (flu)
Chickenpox
Which of the following is characterized as a chronic neurological disorder involving the loss of the brain’s ability to regulate sleep-wake cycles normally?
Narcolepsy
Epilepsy
Parkinson's disease
Multiple sclerosis
Melatonin is a natural hormone that affects which life process?
Sleeping
Digestion
Respiration
Circulation
A Social Phobia can best be described as ________
A persistent fear of being watched or judged by others
A strong desire to be alone at all times
An inability to recognize familiar faces
A tendency to forget recent events
This class of drugs includes both illegal drugs such as heroin and pain relievers such as oxycodone: ________
Opioids
Stimulants
Antibiotics
Antidepressants
What does OTC stand for? ________
Over-the-counter
On-the-clock
Order to Cash
Official Trade Certificate
Recommended daily teen fiber intake: ________
20-30 grams
5-10 grams
40-50 grams
10-15 grams
The 2 sleep states are: ________
REM and non-REM
Alpha and Beta
Delta and Theta
Light and Deep
Although extremely rare, a serious reaction to the flu vaccine may result in the development of this disease that causes muscle weakness and paralysis: ________
Guillain-Barre Syndrome
Multiple Sclerosis
Parkinson's Disease
Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis
Dyslexia is a learning disability that primarily affects a person’s ability to do what task?
Read
Write
Calculate
Speak
A unit of food energy: ________
Calorie
Joule
Gram
Watt
What part of the body makes red blood cells?
Bone Marrow
Liver
Heart
Lungs
What disease might one contract by eating undercooked chicken?
Salmonella
Malaria
Tuberculosis
Measles
According to the Affordable Care Act (ACA), a parent may add or keep a child on a parent’s health insurance policy until the child turns what age?
26 years old
18 years old
21 years old
30 years old
How often should you replace your carbon monoxide detector?
Every 7-10 years
Every year
Every 2-3 years
Every 15-20 years
If you get a nose bleed. Do all of these except:
Lie Down
Pinch your nose and lean forward
Apply a cold compress to your nose
Stay calm and breathe through your mouth
FSIS is the food safety regulatory division of which federal agency?
USDA- United States Department of Agriculture
FDA- Food and Drug Administration
EPA- Environmental Protection Agency
CDC- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
In the US most deaths due to unintentional injury are caused by:
Motor vehicle crashes
Drowning
Fires
Poisoning
The injection of a killed or weakened infectious organism in order to prevent catching the infection is called a:
Vaccination
Antibiotic therapy
Surgery
Transfusion
Teens should sleep this many hours per night?
Eight to ten
Five to six
Ten to twelve
Six to seven
The Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans recommends how many minutes per day of moderate to vigorous physical activity for teens?
60 minutes
30 minutes
90 minutes
120 minutes
The acronym “ADA” stands for what federal law?
Americans with Disabilities Act
Affordable Care Act
Age Discrimination Act
Animal Defense Act
Under normal storage conditions, cosmetic products are generally formulated and tested for a shelf life of:
1-3 years
6-9 months
5-7 years
10-12 years
You want to put safety first, and you know that this type of lightbulb operates at a much higher temperature, so you may choose to avoid it: ________
Halogen
LED
Fluorescent
Incandescent
In prescription drug advertisements, the description of a drug's risks and effectiveness is called: ________
The brief summary
The product monograph
The patient insert
The clinical overview
Some of the health problems that can result from a tattoo include: ________
Infections and allergic reactions
Improved eyesight
Increased intelligence
Faster hair growth
Anabolic steroids are an artificial version of: ________
Testosterone
Estrogen
Insulin
Adrenaline
The amount of tar and nicotine you get from a cigarette depends on: ________
How you smoke it
The color of the cigarette pack
The price of the cigarette
The length of the filter
How does this reduce the time to escape?
Five minutes to two minutes
Ten minutes to eight minutes
Seven minutes to five minutes
Four minutes to three minutes
Most bacteria: ________
Are harmless and even beneficial
Cause deadly diseases in all living things
Can only survive in extreme environments
Are visible to the naked eye
Shin splints are most common in: ________
Runners
Swimmers
Cyclists
Weightlifters
What best describes a parasite: ________
A microorganism that needs a host to survive
A non-living thing that causes disease
A chemical used to kill bacteria
A cell that produces its own food
What is an antiemetic?
A drug that prevents or reduces nausea and vomiting.
A drug that increases blood pressure.
A drug that treats bacterial infections.
A drug that relieves pain.
Which type of burn affects both the outer and underlying layer of skin, causing pain, redness, swelling, and blistering?
Second-degree burns
First-degree burns
Third-degree burns
Thermal burns
Which type of burn affects only the top layer of skin, the epidermis, and does not cause blisters?
First-degree burn
Second-degree burn
Third-degree burn
Chemical burn
Which type of burn involves all layers of skin and sometimes the fat and muscle tissue under the skin, often requiring skin grafts to close the wound?
Third-degree burns
First-degree burns
Second-degree burns
Superficial burns
What is the waxy, fat-like substance found in your blood that is essential for building healthy cells but can increase the risk of heart disease if levels are too high?
Cholesterol
Glucose
Hemoglobin
Insulin
__________ refers to food that is quickly prepared and served, often at restaurants or from take-out counters, and is typically high in calories, fat, and sodium.
Fast Food
Organic Food
Home-cooked Food
Gourmet Food
Which nutritional guide created by the USDA illustrates the five food groups that are the building blocks for a healthy diet using a plate icon?
MyPlate
Food Pyramid
Eatwell Plate
Healthy Plate Guide
What type of immunity develops after exposure to a disease or through vaccination, resulting in the production of antibodies?
Active immunity
Passive immunity
Innate immunity
Cell-mediated immunity
What type of medication is used to treat viral infections by inhibiting the development of the pathogen inside the host?
Antiviral
Antibiotic
Antifungal
Analgesic
A(n) __________ contains a weakened form of the live virus or bacteria that causes a disease, prompting an immune response without causing the full-blown illness.
Attenuated vaccine
Inactivated toxin
Antibiotic
Antiserum
What is an additional dose of a vaccine given periodically to maintain or enhance the immune response initially provided by the primary series?
Booster
Antibiotic
Antigen
Placebo
Which term describes diseases that can be spread from one person or animal to another, either directly or indirectly?
Communicable
Non-communicable
Chronic
Genetic
What biological preparation provides active acquired immunity to a particular infectious disease?
Vaccine
Antibiotic
Antiseptic
Analgesic
What type of vaccine contains viruses or bacteria that have been killed or inactivated, preventing them from causing disease but still prompting an immune response?
Inactivated vaccine
Live attenuated vaccine
Subunit vaccine
Toxoid vaccine
What is the practice of using drugs or other home remedies without professional guidance to treat self-diagnosed conditions?
Self-medicated
Prescription therapy
Clinical trial
Medical consultation
A _________ is an outbreak of a disease that occurs on a global scale, affecting a large number of people across multiple countries or continents.
Pandemic
Epidemic
Endemic
Outbreak
What term refers to the spread of an illness within a community where the source of the infection is not immediately known?
Community spread
Contact tracing
Index case
Quarantine
Which public health practice involves maintaining physical distance from others to prevent the spread of contagious diseases?
Social distancing
Hand washing
Vaccination
Wearing masks
What is the form of indirect protection from infectious disease that occurs when a significant percentage of a population becomes immune, reducing the likelihood of disease spread?
Herd immunity
Direct transmission
Vector control
Antibiotic resistance
__________ includes items like masks, gloves, and gowns that are used to protect individuals from exposure to infectious agents and other hazards.
PPE
CPR
MRI
IVF
What term describes the unintended or secondary effects that can occur with the use of a drug or treatment?
Side effects
Dosage
Prescription
Efficacy
Which piece of U.S. legislation aims to make healthcare more affordable and accessible by expanding insurance coverage and reducing costs for individuals?
Affordable Care Act
No Child Left Behind Act
Patriot Act
Dodd-Frank Act
What is the fixed amount a patient pays for a covered healthcare service, usually when receiving the service?
Copayment
Premium
Deductible
Coinsurance
__________ is the percentage of costs a patient shares with their insurance company after the deductible has been met.
Coinsurance
Premium
Copayment
Out-of-pocket maximum
What is used to measure the correct amount of liquid medication, ensuring accurate dosing?
Dosing device
Spoon
Cupboard
Scale
A __________ is any substance that causes a change in an organism's physiology or psychology when consumed.
Drug
Vitamin
Mineral
Enzyme
Which term describes the incorrect use of a medication, whether by taking the wrong dose, using it at the wrong time, or for the wrong reason?
Medicine misuse
Medicine adherence
Medicine tolerance
Medicine compliance
What type of medicine can be purchased without a prescription and is used to treat common health issues?
OTC (Over-the-Counter) medicine
Prescription medicine
Herbal supplements
Vaccines
The ________ provides important information about the active ingredients, uses, warnings, and directions for a medicine.
Drug Facts Label
Nutrition Facts Label
Prescription Slip
Medical History Form
What occurs when a person takes more than the medically recommended amount of a substance, leading to harmful effects?
Overdose
Withdrawal
Tolerance
Allergy
John often feels overwhelmed by his emotions and is looking for strategies to control his temper. What type of program might help him?
Anger management
Cooking class
Math tutoring
Dance workshop
Which term describes a feeling of worry, nervousness, or unease about an upcoming event or something with an uncertain outcome?
Anxiety
Excitement
Confidence
Happiness
What is a condition characterized by abnormal or disturbed eating habits that negatively affect a person's health?
Eating disorder
Diabetes
Hypertension
Asthma
A ________ is a type of mental health disorder characterized by enduring patterns of behavior, cognition, and inner experience that deviate from cultural expectations.
Personality disorder
Mood disorder
Anxiety disorder
Psychotic disorder
Which term refers to an intense, irrational fear of a specific object, situation, or activity that poses little or no actual danger?
Phobia
Euphoria
Delirium
Obsession
A(n) ________ is a type of mental disorder characterized by disturbances in mood, such as depression or bipolar disorder.
Affective disorder
Anxiety disorder
Personality disorder
Psychotic disorder
What term describes a serious disagreement or argument, typically a protracted one, between individuals or groups?
Conflict
Harmony
Agreement
Friendship
Which type of health coverage is provided by an employer as part of an employee's benefits package?
Employer-based insurance
Medicaid
Medicare
Individual health insurance
What is an account that allows employees to set aside pre-tax dollars for qualified medical expenses, reducing taxable income?
Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Health Savings Bond (HSB)
Retirement Savings Account (RSA)
Taxable Expense Account (TEA)
The ________ is a service available in every state that helps people shop for and enroll in affordable health insurance plans.
Health insurance marketplace
Medicare office
Social Security Administration
State tax board
Which term describes a chronic, relapsing disorder characterized by compulsive drug seeking, continued use despite harmful consequences, and long-lasting changes in the brain?
Addiction
Tolerance
Withdrawal
Dependence
What type of drug increases the activity of the central nervous system, leading to increased alertness, attention, and energy?
Stimulant
Depressant
Hallucinogen
Narcotic
________ are synthetic substances similar to the male hormone testosterone, often used to build muscle and enhance performance.
Anabolic steroids
Antibiotics
Vitamins
Painkillers
What term describes substances that produce chemical vapors intended to induce a mind-altering effect?
Inhalant
Antibiotic
Stimulant
Sedative
Which type of drug slows down the function of the central nervous system and is often used to relieve anxiety or induce sleep?
Depressant
Stimulant
Hallucinogen
Steroid
What term describes the symptoms that occur after stopping or reducing the intake of a drug that the body has become dependent on?
Withdrawal
Tolerance
Overdose
Relapse
________ is a medical condition characterized by the inability to abstain from opioids, leading to significant impairment or distress.
Opioid Use Disorder
Diabetes Mellitus
Hypertension
Asthma
What are the medications called that are used to treat opioid dependence by reducing cravings and withdrawal symptoms?
Medications for Opioid Use Disorder
Antibiotics
Antidepressants
Antihistamines
Which term refers to a drug or device that is being tested in clinical trials but has not yet been approved for general use?
Investigational product
Marketed product
Generic product
Placebo
What is the study of the uses and effects of drugs in large populations to understand their impact on public health?
Pharmacoepidemiology
Pharmacogenomics
Pharmacokinetics
Pharmacodynamics
The __________ refers to the weighing of a medication's positive effects against its potential adverse effects to determine its overall value in treatment.
Benefit-risk balance
Therapeutic index
Dosage regimen
Pharmacokinetics
The monitoring of a drug’s safety and effectiveness after it has been released on the market is known as:
Pharmacovigilance
Clinical trials
Drug formulation
Prescription analysis
Which term indicates a warning issued to the public when the level of ultraviolet radiation is expected to be unusually high, advising protective measures?
UV Alert
Heat Advisory
Air Quality Warning
Flood Warning
The system used to measure the effectiveness of fabric in blocking ultraviolet radiation, providing information on sun protection offered by clothing, is known as:
SPF (Sun Protection Factor)
UPF (Ultraviolet Protection Factor)
GSM (Grams per Square Meter)
LUX (Illuminance Measurement)
What type of clothing is designed to protect the skin from harmful ultraviolet rays, often labeled with a UPF rating?
Rainwear
Swimwear
UV-protective clothing
Winter coats
__________ rays are a type of ultraviolet radiation from the sun that can penetrate deep into the skin, leading to premature aging and skin cancer.
UVA
UVB
Gamma
Infrared
