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Which aspect of health and wellness focuses on critical thinking and creativity?
What is NOT a consequence of alcohol abuse according to the information provided?
Which dimension of wellness is concerned with establishing peace and personal values?
Which health issue is categorized under physiological effects related to substance abuse?
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What does wellness emphasize as a critical process in achieving health?
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What is a potential action to take if you cannot find your immunization records?
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Which of the following individuals or entities is not recommended to ask for vaccination records?
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What essential information should you keep in your wallet regarding your medical health?
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In relation to immunizations, what role does the prognosis play after receiving a diagnosis?
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Which of the following statements regarding vaccination records is false?
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Study Notes
Definitions of Health and Wellness
- Health is a state of complete well-being, encompassing physical, mental, and social aspects.
- Wellness is an active process of making choices for a better existence.
- Both health and wellness are intertwined with engaging in meaningful daily occupations.
Aspects of Individual Well-being
- Social: Relationships, community interactions, communication skills.
- Emotional: Feelings, emotional responses, coping mechanisms, and cognition.
- Intellectual: Critical thinking, creativity, curiosity, and a commitment to lifelong learning.
- Physical: The body, nutrition, healthy habits, and making informed decisions about health.
- Spiritual: Meaning, values, fostering peace and harmony, and discovering purpose in life.
- Occupational: Skills, finances, work-life balance, job satisfaction, and a sense of accomplishment.
Drug and Alcohol Abuse Risks
- Health issues: Sexually transmitted diseases (including HIV/AIDS), depression, hallucinations, impaired safety and judgment, and withdrawal symptoms.
- Physical effects: Memory loss, violent behavior, headaches, nausea, vomiting, and muscle weakness.
- Legal problems:
- Impaired state: Danger to self and others, impaired driving ability, and addiction.
- Who to ask for help: Current doctor, childhood doctor, school, parents, previous care providers, or the Department of Children and Families.
Immunization Records
- It's crucial to keep accurate vaccination records for your own safety and health history.
- Check with parents, school health services, or your doctor for vaccination history.
- If records are lost, repeat vaccinations are recommended.
- Blood tests can also help determine immunity to specific diseases.
- Keep vaccination records with other important documents.
Medical/Mental Health Care Needs
- Doctor's diagnoses provide explanations for specific conditions.
- Prognoses offer information about expected condition duration or outcomes.
- Allergies require awareness of triggers and reactions, and should be communicated to all healthcare providers.
- Keep a medical information sheet handy to share with providers.
Nosebleed First Aid
- Sit up and tilt your head forward slightly.
- Gently pinch the soft part of the nose with a tissue or clean cloth.
- Maintain pressure for about 10 minutes.
- Seek medical help if:
- Bleeding persists after two attempts.
- Bleeding is heavy.
- The person feels dizzy or weak.
Making and Keeping Appointments
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Making Appointments:
- Obtain necessary phone numbers.
- Have insurance card readily available.
- Choose a convenient appointment day and time.
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Keeping Appointments:
- Ensure reliable transportation.
- Avoid scheduling conflicts.
- Reschedule if necessary, giving sufficient notice.
- Missing appointments can result in fees or denied future care.
- Utilizing reminders, such as phone reminders, apps, calendars, or visible notes, helps ensure appointment adherence.
Confidentiality, HIPAA, and Consents
- Confidentiality is a fundamental principle of medical practice.
- HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act) ensures:
- Limited access to health information.
- Enhanced privacy control.
- Safeguards for financial information.
- Verbal and written consent grants permission for specific actions, often requiring a signed document.
- You have the right to keep your health information private.
Sleep and Its Importance
- Aim for 7-9 hours of sleep per night for optimal adult health.
- Sleep is essential for:
- Brain function and memory processing.
- Physical health and restoration.
- Emotional well-being.
- Healing and blood vessel repair.
- Hormonal balance.
- Immune system functioning.
- Avoid electronics before bed as the light can interfere with sleep.
Emergency Situations
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Call 911 immediately for:
- Choking.
- Stopped breathing.
- Head injury with unconsciousness, fainting, or confusion.
- Neck or spine injury, especially with loss of sensation or mobility.
- Electric shock or lightning strike.
- Severe burns.
- Severe chest pain or pressure.
- Seizures lasting 3 to 5 minutes.
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Go to an emergency department or call 911 for:
- Trouble breathing.
- Passing out or fainting.
- Arm or jaw pain.
- Severe or unusual headaches, particularly sudden onset.
- Sudden speech, vision, walking, or movement difficulties.
- Sudden weakness or drooping on one side of the body.
- Persistent dizziness or weakness.
- Smoke or poisonous fumes inhalation.
- Sudden confusion.
- Heavy bleeding.
- Possible broken bone, loss of movement, especially if the bone is protruding.
- Deep wounds.
- Serious burns.
- Coughing or vomiting blood.
- Severe pain anywhere in the body.
- Severe allergic reaction with difficulty breathing, swelling, or hives.
- High fever with headache and stiff neck.
- High fever unresponsive to medication.
- Persistent vomiting or diarrhea.
- Poisoning or drug/alcohol overdose.
- Suicidal thoughts.
- Seizures.
When to Seek Urgent Care
- For non-life-threatening concerns when immediate doctor access is unavailable, consider an urgent care clinic.
- Conditions typically addressed at urgent care include:
- Colds.
- The flu.
- Earaches.
- Sore throats.
- Migraines.
- Low-grade fevers.
- Minor rashes.
- Minor injuries.
- Back pain.
- Minor cuts and burns.
- Minor eye injuries.
- Painful urination.
- Diarrhea.
- Urinary tract infections (UTIs).
Unsure What to Do?
- If unsure about the severity of your condition, contact your doctor.
- Describe your symptoms to the doctor who answers the call for guidance.
- Your doctor or health insurance company may also have a nurse telephone advice hotline.
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This quiz explores the definitions of health and wellness, highlighting their interconnectedness and various aspects of individual well-being. Learn about social, emotional, intellectual, physical, spiritual, and occupational factors that contribute to a holistic understanding of health. Additionally, the quiz covers the risks associated with drug and alcohol abuse.
