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WorksheetsHealth Prevention and Risk Factors Worksheet
Total questions: 30
Worksheet time: 28mins
Circle the best answer. Which of the following is considered a modifiable risk factor?
Age
Family history
Physical inactivity
Gender
Circle the best answer. Which risk factor increases the chance of developing heart disease?
Balanced diet
Regular exercise
Smoking
Adequate sleep
Circle the best answer. What does BMI measure?
Blood pressure
Body fat based on height and weight
Cholesterol levels
Blood sugar
Circle the best answer. A BMI of 32 is classified as:
Normal weight
Underweight
Overweight
Obese
Circle the best answer. Which prevention level focuses on preventing disease before it starts?
Primary
Secondary
Tertiary
Emergency
Circle the best answer. Eating balanced meals and exercising regularly are examples of:
Secondary prevention
Tertiary prevention
Primary prevention
Diagnostic care
Circle the best answer. Which prevention level includes screenings and early detection?
Primary
Secondary
Tertiary
Home care
Circle the best answer. Blood glucose testing for someone at risk for diabetes is an example of:
Primary prevention
Secondary prevention
Tertiary prevention
Emergency care
Circle the best answer. Which lifestyle habit increases the risk for diabetes?
Walking daily
Drinking water
Eating fast food frequently
Getting enough sleep
Circle the best answer. Why is family history important in assessing patient risk?
It guarantees disease
It has no impact
It can increase disease risk
It replaces screenings
Circle the best answer. Which screening should adults have at least once a year?
Vision exam
Blood pressure
Bone density
Colonoscopy
Circle the best answer. Why is cholesterol screening important?
Detects infections
Measures oxygen levels
Identifies heart disease risk
Checks lung function
Circle the best answer. Smoking affects the body by:
Strengthening blood vessels
Improving circulation
Damaging blood vessels
Lowering blood pressure
Circle the best answer. Which is a realistic lifestyle change?
Exercising 3 hours daily
Never eating fast food again
Walking 30 minutes most days
Losing 50 pounds in one month
Circle the best answer. Which behavior helps reduce stress?
Poor sleep
Smoking
Deep breathing
Skipping meals
Circle the best answer. Which prevention strategy helps with obesity?
Ignoring weight changes
Diet and physical activity
Avoiding screenings
Increasing fast food intake
Circle the best answer. Why is early detection of disease important?
It increases cost
It delays treatment
It improves treatment outcomes
It prevents all disease
Circle the best answer. Which patient would benefit MOST from diabetes screening?
Teen athlete
Adult with obesity and family history
Child with a cold
Healthy adult with no risks
Circle the best answer. What is one role of healthcare professionals in prevention?
Diagnosing only
Ignoring lifestyle habits
Educating and supporting patients
Making choices for patients
Circle the best answer. Which habit improves overall wellness?
Sedentary lifestyle
Balanced nutrition
Smoking
Chronic stress
Write T for true or F for false. Primary prevention focuses on managing existing disease.
True
False
Write T for true or F for false. Smoking is a modifiable risk factor.
True
False
Write T for true or F for false. Screenings help detect disease early.
True
False
Write T for true or F for false. Lifestyle changes must be extreme to be effective.
True
False
Write T for true or F for false. Exercise helps improve heart health and blood sugar control.
True
False
Answer in complete sentences. Name two modifiable risk factors for chronic disease.
Answer in complete sentences. Explain why physical inactivity is a health risk.
Answer in complete sentences. Give one example of primary prevention.
Answer in complete sentences. Why are realistic lifestyle changes more effective than extreme ones?
Answer in complete sentences. How can healthcare workers support patients in disease prevention?
