80 Health, Wellness and Injury Prevention Flashcards

(39 cards)

1
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_____ has been found to weaken the body’s immune system

A

Sleep deprivation

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____ has also been associated with sleep deprivation

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Obesity

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Who reported that more than 12 million Americans are affected by sleep apnea

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The National Institutes of Health

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4
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___% of accidents on stair result in serious injury.

A

80%

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5
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How many workers suffer back injuries each year

A

more than one million

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Back injuries accounting for one out of every ___ workplace injuries and illnesses

A

five

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How many of the back injuries were to the lower back

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four out of five

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How many of these back injuries were while lifting

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three out of four

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Tightening your ___ ___ will hold your back in a good lifting position and will prevent excess force on the spine

A

Abdominal muscles

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10
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Were should my eye be focused when lifting to keep your back straight

A

upward

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A ___ survey showed that four out of five of these injuries were to the lower back

A

BLS

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____ _____ , consisting of extended periods of movement, helps the body to stay healthy and strong and have more vitality

A

Regular Exercise

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13
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In what year was the Spanish Flu

A

1918

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Truck driver health and wellness is important to ensure ____ ,attentive driving for overall safety on the nation’s highways

A

Alert

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Drivers who are generally more ____ ____ and physically fit are more likely to maintain continuously high levels of driving alertness and attention

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Health conscious

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Eat small ,frequent meals though out the day to balance out ____ ____

A

Blood sugar

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17
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Limit ____ foods such as white sugar and bleached flours

A

Refined

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18
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Driver should avoid ____ foods and excess salt

A

Fried

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19
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Drivers should stay away from junk food reduce trans-fats in foods and in food preparation which has been linked to _____ ____

A

Heart disease

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20
Q

Research has also linked poor____ ____ to an increased risk of cardiovascular disease,and other serious ailments

A

Oral hygiene

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21
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Health, Wellness and Injury Prevention

If your head make contact with a solid object at a speed of only ___ mph, the force generated is sufficient to crack a skull open

A

2.5 MPH

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22
Q

Who did the survey on back injuries

A

Bureau of Labor Statistics

(BLS)

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23
Q

In order to perform at peak levels, the human body requires a healthy dose of ____ ____

A

Proper Nutrition

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24
Q

What is the most important meal of the day

A

Breakfast

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Most adults require ____ hours of sleep to feel alert and well rested
7 to 8 Book Page 150
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Who reported that in the 2019-2020 season it was estimated that 22,000 people died and 405,000 people were hospitalized as a result of regular seasonal epidemics of Influenza or the Flu virus in the United States
CDC The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s Page 151
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The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s reported that in the 2019-2020 season it was estimated that ____ people died of Influenza or the Flu virus in the United States
22,000 Page 151
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The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s reported that in the 2019-2020 season it was estimated that ____ illnesses as a result of regular seasonal epidemics of Influenza or the Flu virus in the United States
38 million Page 151
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The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s reported that in the 2019-2020 season it was estimated that ____ hospitalizations as a result of regular seasonal epidemics of Influenza or the Flu virus in the United States
405,000
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The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s reported that in the 2019-2020 season it was estimated that ____ medical visits as a result of regular seasonal epidemics of Influenza or the Flu virus in the United States
18 million page 151
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What can lead to fatigue and overeating
Dehydration Book Page 153
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It is recommended that a person start with ____-____ minutes of physical activity per day and work up to 30 minutes
5 to 10 minutes ## Footnote page 146
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The body is built to _____, _____ ______
Move, not sit ## Footnote page 145
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The most effected populations by (OSA) obstructive sleep apnea are (4)
males those who are overweight over the age of 40 but anyone can be diagnosed ## Footnote 146
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What is first aid treatment for cuts or scrapes (8)
1. Stop the bleeding 2. Clean the wound 3. Apply an antibiotic 4. Cover the wound 5. Change the dressing 6. Get stitches for deep wounds 7. Watch for infection 8. Get a tetanus shot Page 126-127
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What key statistics did the CDC estimate during the 2019-2020 influenza season? pg. 153 (5 Points) 38 Million illnesses 18 Million Medical Visits 22,000 Deaths All of the above
All of the above
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# 3/11/24 PT What percentage of accidents on stairs result in serious injury? pg. 154 (5 Points) 75% 80% 50% 35%
80%
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# 3/11/24 PT The NIH reports that more than 12 million Americans are affected by Sleep Apnea. Which groups are most prone to this condition? pg. 152 (5 Points) males Overweight Over 40 Years old all of the above
all of the above
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# 5/6/24 Practice Test The NIH reports that more than 12 million Americans are affected by Sleep Apnea. Which groups are most prone to this condition? males Overweight Over 40 Years old all of the above ## Footnote 80
all of the above ## Footnote Page 152