Health Chapter 1 Study Guide
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Health Chapter 1 Study Guide

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The condition of the body, which includes the body's functions and abilities, is called what?

Physical Health

______ health is characterized by meaningful, fulfilling, and honest relationships.

Emotional Health

A person with positive ______ health has a positive attitude toward learning new things.

Mental Health

What factors characterize a healthy relationship that contributes to positive social well-being?

<p>Trust, respect, compassion, and acceptance</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the difference between disease and disorder?

<p>A disease is an impairment of the normal function of the body or one of its parts. A disorder is an abnormal physical or mental condition.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the difference between signs and symptoms of a disease?

<p>A symptom is any subjective evidence of disease, while a sign is any objective evidence of disease.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Explain how one dimension of health can affect another.

<p>If you don't have physical health, you will feel bad about yourself emotionally, which then affects how you act socially, which in turn affects how you are intellectually.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Define health literacy.

<p>The ability to interpret and apply information pertaining to your health.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which four skills are needed for health literacy?

<p>Locate, evaluate, understand, and communicate</p> Signup and view all the answers

When information is not based on repeated experimentation, verified by other scientists, or peer reviewed, it is considered what?

<p>Pseudoscience</p> Signup and view all the answers

List four signs that indicate information in print media is reliable.

<ol> <li>Included in a news story, not in an opinion piece 2. Refers to published research 3. Gives names of researchers and journals 4. Not produced by a company that sells related products.</li> </ol> Signup and view all the answers

Health-related information is often trustworthy when found on websites of businesses that earn profits from the healthcare industry.

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

Health promotion means taking charge of your health and wellness.

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

The final step of the decision-making process is to act on your decisions.

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

A ________ is a specific endpoint that signifies the state of wellness you hope to achieve.

<p>Goal</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is the first step in the goal-setting process?

<p>Assess the situation</p> Signup and view all the answers

Skills that enable you to stand up to pressures and influences that hinder your progress toward wellness are called _____ skills.

<p>Refusal</p> Signup and view all the answers

The ability to communicate and relate positively and constructively with other people is called _____ skills.

<p>Interpersonal</p> Signup and view all the answers

Your regular doctor is called a primary care _____.

<p>Physician</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the difference between an inpatient facility and an outpatient facility?

<p>An inpatient facility is a hospital where patients reside overnight while receiving care. An outpatient facility is one where patients receive care but do not stay overnight.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the two main types of insurance offered in the United States?

<p>Premium and Deductible</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to the Patient's Bill of Rights, patients have legal rights when receiving healthcare.

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why do physicians recommend an annual visit to the doctor's office?

<p>Able to spot a problem and prevent it from becoming worse</p> Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Physical Health

  • The condition of the body, including its functions and abilities, is termed Physical Health.

Emotional Health

  • Characterized by meaningful, fulfilling, and honest relationships.

Mental Health

  • A person with positive Mental Health exhibits a positive attitude toward learning new things.

Characteristics of Healthy Relationships

  • Trust, respect, compassion, and acceptance contribute to positive social well-being.

Disease vs Disorder

  • A disease is an impairment of normal body function, while a disorder is an abnormal condition without a specific cause.

Signs vs Symptoms

  • Symptoms are subjective evidence of disease, whereas signs are objective evidence of disease.

Interconnected Dimensions of Health

  • Physical health impacts emotional well-being, which can affect social interactions and intellectual functioning, demonstrating the interconnectedness of health dimensions.

Health Literacy

  • Defined as the ability to interpret and apply health-related information.

Skills for Health Literacy

  • Four essential skills: locate, evaluate, understand, and communicate.

Assessing Information Reliability

  • Reliable print media information includes research references, named researchers, and results corroborated by multiple sources, avoiding pieces produced by pharmaceutical companies.

Trustworthiness of Health Information

  • False belief that health information from profit-earning business websites is often trustworthy.

Health Promotion

  • Health promotion equates to taking charge of one's health and wellness.

Decision-Making Process

  • Final step is not only acting on decisions; further evaluation may follow.

Goal Definition

  • A Goal signifies a specific endpoint indicating desired state of wellness.

Goal-Setting Process Starting Point

  • The first step involves assessing the current situation.

Refusal Skills

  • Skills that help stand up to pressures hindering wellness progress are Refusal skills.

Interpersonal Skills

  • The ability to communicate positively and constructively with others defines Interpersonal skills.

Primary Care Physician

  • Your regular doctor is referred to as a primary care physician.

Inpatient vs Outpatient Facilities

  • Inpatient facilities are hospitals where patients stay overnight for care; outpatient facilities provide treatment without overnight residence.

Types of Insurance in the U.S.

  • Two main types of insurance: Premium and Deductible.

Patient's Bill of Rights

  • False notion that patients have legal rights when receiving healthcare under the Patient's Bill of Rights.

Importance of Annual Doctor Visits

  • Physicians recommend annual visits to identify and prevent potential health problems from worsening.

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Test your knowledge on essential concepts of health with this study guide flashcard set. Covering physical, emotional, and mental health, this quiz provides key definitions and insights into the components of overall wellness. Ideal for students preparing for health assessments.

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