30 Questions
What is considered a cause of smoking according to the text?
Experimenting with forbidden things
Which of the following is NOT listed as a sign or symptom of smoking in the text?
Frequent occurrences of dental cavities
What is a potential complication of smoking mentioned in the text?
Rheumatoid arthritis
Why do some individuals start smoking according to the text?
To look mature like their parents
Which of the following is a potential effect of smoking on pregnancy mentioned in the text?
Decreased immune function in the baby
What is one disease that is NOT mentioned as a potential consequence of smoking?
Liver disease
What is the correct way to wash your hands?
First, wet hands and apply liquid or clean bar of soap, then rub all surfaces including palms, fingers, and in between for 10-15 seconds.
Why should you not use Q tips in your ears?
To avoid pushing ear wax deep into the ear canal.
What is the function of nails?
To protect the sensitive tips of our fingers and toes.
Why is it important to round your fingernails slightly when trimming them?
To prevent ingrown nails.
How can you care for your feet properly?
Dry feet thoroughly, especially between the toes.
Which of the following activities supports good health according to the text?
Getting a good amount of sleep and rest.
Why is it important to brush your hair daily?
To remove dead skin cells and promote blood circulation
What is dandruff and what usually causes it?
A flaking of dead skin cells on the scalp caused by dry skin
How can head lice be transmitted from one person to another?
By sharing combs, brushes, and hats
What can cause the splitting and breaking of hair?
Exposure to too much heat, wind, and chemical treatments
What can weaken hair and cause it to split apart?
Permanent hair dye and chlorine exposure
What is the primary function of the human skin according to the text?
To protect the body from external factors
What is one recommended action for non-smokers according to the text?
Sit far from people who smoke
Which audience assessment factor is mentioned for smokers in the text?
Level of education
What is a key step in advising smokers to quit smoking according to the text?
Develop an action plan to quit smoking
Which of the following is NOT listed as an effect of smoking on the body in the text?
Heart disease
What is one strategy suggested for non-smokers in smoke-free environments according to the text?
Choose smoke-free restaurants
Why is it crucial to show videos about cases that died due to smoking, according to the text?
To motivate audiences to stop smoking
What should you do the night before quitting smoking, according to the text?
Wash your bedding and clothes
How can family and friends support someone in quitting smoking?
Not smoking around the individual
Which technique is suggested to help control stress when quitting smoking?
Engaging in regular exercise
What is a benefit of quitting smoking mentioned in the text?
Improvement in lung function
How is substance abuse defined in the text?
A patterned use of substances causing harm or injury to health
Which type of drug is classified as a stimulant in the text?
Cocaine
Study Notes
Hair Care
- Brushing hair daily helps keep the scalp clean by loosening and removing dust and dead cells, promotes blood circulation to the scalp, and adds shine to hair.
- Regular washing of combs and brushes, and avoiding sharing of hair accessories can prevent hair and scalp problems.
Hair and Scalp Problems
- Dandruff is a flaking of the outer layer of dead skin cells on the scalp, usually caused by dry skin, but can be controlled with special shampoos.
- Head lice are parasitic insects that live on the hair shaft, causing itching, and can be avoided by not sharing hair accessories and using special shampoos.
- Splitting and breaking of hair can be caused by too much heat, wind, chlorine, chemical treatments, and permanent hair dye.
Skin
- The human skin is the outer covering of the body and has a function of protection.
- Washing ears daily with a washcloth, avoiding Q-tips, and not sharing hair accessories can prevent ear problems.
Hand Hygiene
- Wash hands with soap and water for 10-15 seconds, scrubbing all surfaces, to remove germs.
- Rinse well and dry hands to maintain hand hygiene.
Nail Care
- Keep nails trim, clean, and shaped to prevent weakness, ingrown, or infection.
- Cut nails straight across, smooth rough edges with a file or emery board, and keep cuticles clean.
Foot Care
- Wash feet daily, dry them carefully, especially between the toes, and keep feet and skin clean and dry to prevent fungal infections.
- Avoid walking barefoot in public areas and change socks daily.
Sleep and Rest
- Get a good amount of sleep and rest daily to maintain overall health.
Food Safety and Hygiene
- Practice good hygiene, cook food thoroughly, and handle food safely to prevent foodborne illnesses.
Smoking
- Smoking is the inhalation of the smoke of burning tobacco, which exposes the body to over 7,000 chemicals, many of which are toxic.
- Causes of smoking include stress, social characteristics, exposure, and susceptibility to tobacco, and experimentation.
- Signs and symptoms of smoking include nagging morning cough, decreased sense of smell and taste, tooth discoloration, and poor circulation.
- Complications of smoking include death, cardiovascular disease, lung disease, pregnancy complications, decreased immune function, and cancer.
Health Education for Non-Smokers
- Say no to people who offer to smoke, attend awareness campaigns, sit far from people who smoke, ask people not to smoke around you, and choose smoke-free restaurants.
Health Education for Smokers
- Assess audience needs and educate about the effects of smoking on the body, motivate to stop smoking, and provide a plan of action to quit.
- Teach steps for quitting smoking, including preparing the night before, asking for support, knowing triggers, and maintaining self-regulation skills.
Substance Abuse
- Substance abuse is the patterned use of any substance including alcohol and other drugs that causes harm or injury to the health.
- Most common types of drug and substance abuse include alcohol, sedatives, narcotics, and stimulants.
This quiz provides information on the definition of smoking, its causes, and the effects of smoking tobacco products. Learn about the physical and psychological addiction to smoking, as well as the exposure to over 7,000 chemicals through tobacco smoke.
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