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Health Prevention and Risk Factors Worksheet

Total questions: 30

Worksheet time: 28mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Circle the best answer. Which of the following is considered a modifiable risk factor?

a)

Age

b)

Family history

c)

Physical inactivity

d)

Gender

2.

Circle the best answer. Which risk factor increases the chance of developing heart disease?

a)

Balanced diet

b)

Regular exercise

c)

Smoking

d)

Adequate sleep

3.

Circle the best answer. What does BMI measure?

a)

Blood pressure

b)

Body fat based on height and weight

c)

Cholesterol levels

d)

Blood sugar

4.

Circle the best answer. A BMI of 32 is classified as:

a)

Normal weight

b)

Underweight

c)

Overweight

d)

Obese

5.

Circle the best answer. Which prevention level focuses on preventing disease before it starts?

a)

Primary

b)

Secondary

c)

Tertiary

d)

Emergency

6.

Circle the best answer. Eating balanced meals and exercising regularly are examples of:

a)

Secondary prevention

b)

Tertiary prevention

c)

Primary prevention

d)

Diagnostic care

7.

Circle the best answer. Which prevention level includes screenings and early detection?

a)

Primary

b)

Secondary

c)

Tertiary

d)

Home care

8.

Circle the best answer. Blood glucose testing for someone at risk for diabetes is an example of:

a)

Primary prevention

b)

Secondary prevention

c)

Tertiary prevention

d)

Emergency care

9.

Circle the best answer. Which lifestyle habit increases the risk for diabetes?

a)

Walking daily

b)

Drinking water

c)

Eating fast food frequently

d)

Getting enough sleep

10.

Circle the best answer. Why is family history important in assessing patient risk?

a)

It guarantees disease

b)

It has no impact

c)

It can increase disease risk

d)

It replaces screenings

11.

Circle the best answer. Which screening should adults have at least once a year?

a)

Vision exam

b)

Blood pressure

c)

Bone density

d)

Colonoscopy

12.

Circle the best answer. Why is cholesterol screening important?

a)

Detects infections

b)

Measures oxygen levels

c)

Identifies heart disease risk

d)

Checks lung function

13.

Circle the best answer. Smoking affects the body by:

a)

Strengthening blood vessels

b)

Improving circulation

c)

Damaging blood vessels

d)

Lowering blood pressure

14.

Circle the best answer. Which is a realistic lifestyle change?

a)

Exercising 3 hours daily

b)

Never eating fast food again

c)

Walking 30 minutes most days

d)

Losing 50 pounds in one month

15.

Circle the best answer. Which behavior helps reduce stress?

a)

Poor sleep

b)

Smoking

c)

Deep breathing

d)

Skipping meals

16.

Circle the best answer. Which prevention strategy helps with obesity?

a)

Ignoring weight changes

b)

Diet and physical activity

c)

Avoiding screenings

d)

Increasing fast food intake

17.

Circle the best answer. Why is early detection of disease important?

a)

It increases cost

b)

It delays treatment

c)

It improves treatment outcomes

d)

It prevents all disease

18.

Circle the best answer. Which patient would benefit MOST from diabetes screening?

a)

Teen athlete

b)

Adult with obesity and family history

c)

Child with a cold

d)

Healthy adult with no risks

19.

Circle the best answer. What is one role of healthcare professionals in prevention?

a)

Diagnosing only

b)

Ignoring lifestyle habits

c)

Educating and supporting patients

d)

Making choices for patients

20.

Circle the best answer. Which habit improves overall wellness?

a)

Sedentary lifestyle

b)

Balanced nutrition

c)

Smoking

d)

Chronic stress

21.

Write T for true or F for false. Primary prevention focuses on managing existing disease.

a)

True

b)

False

22.

Write T for true or F for false. Smoking is a modifiable risk factor.

a)

True

b)

False

23.

Write T for true or F for false. Screenings help detect disease early.

a)

True

b)

False

24.

Write T for true or F for false. Lifestyle changes must be extreme to be effective.

a)

True

b)

False

25.

Write T for true or F for false. Exercise helps improve heart health and blood sugar control.

a)

True

b)

False

26.

Answer in complete sentences. Name two modifiable risk factors for chronic disease.

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27.

Answer in complete sentences. Explain why physical inactivity is a health risk.

4 lines
28.

Answer in complete sentences. Give one example of primary prevention.

4 lines
29.

Answer in complete sentences. Why are realistic lifestyle changes more effective than extreme ones?

4 lines
30.

Answer in complete sentences. How can healthcare workers support patients in disease prevention?

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