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Personal Hygiene and Safety Flashcards

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Physical Examinations, when and why?

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A series of tests that measure health status, usually required once a year. To participate in school and school sports.

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Health History

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Record of a person’s health habits, past health conditions and medical care, allergies and drug sensitivities, and health facts about family members (can be in your genes).

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Symptom

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Change in a body function from the normal pattern. Ex, cough, headache, stomach ache.

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Diagnosis

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Determination of a person’s problem after taking a health history, studying symptoms, or getting test results. Ex, cancer, flu, covid, strep.

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Ophthalmologist

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Is an MD- Medical Doctor who specializes in medical treatment of the eyes. (More schooling required)

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Optometrists

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Test vision and prescribe corrective lenses. (Glasses or other prescriptions)

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Give a fun fact about eyesight.

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Your eyesight is used to acquire more than 80% of your knowledge!

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Why do you need to protect your eyes?

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You need to protect your eyes because you only get one pair/set of them.

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What are 5 ways to protect your eyes in sports, swimming, dangerous conditions, the sun, and avoid using…

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1.Wear eye protectors when playing sports.
2. Wear goggles when swimming. (Chlorine can damage your eyes, could make you blind)
3. Wear safety goggles when working in dangerous conditions.
4. Wear heat and sunglasses outside to protect against UV radiation.
5. Avoid using BB guns, slingshots, and fireworks (its particles do come down)

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Audiologist? What age most commonly?

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Is a specialist who diagnoses and treats hearing and speech related problems. (Often when you are younger, not so often when you are older unless you think something is wrong.)

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ENT

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Otolaryngologist is a MD- Medical Doctor who specializes and treats conditions of the ears, nose, and throat.

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What are some symptom alerts that you have ear loss or deafness?

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  1. Pain in ears
  2. Drainage from ears
  3. Difficulty hearing people
  4. Difficulty determining which direction sounds are coming from
  5. Difficulty hearing in social situations
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What else should you do to keep your ears and your friends ears healthy?

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Do not listen to loud music, keep your ears clean (no q-tips), don’t shout into your friend’s ears, cover your ears when they are cold or in cold weather.

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A dental exam is needed when?

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Every 6 months a dental exam is needed.

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Dentist

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Will find and correct teeth problems.

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Dental Hygienist

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Is trained to clean the teeth and remove plaque and calculus that have build up. (Cleaner of Teeth)

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Orthodontist

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Specializes in correcting malocclusions. (Underbite or overbite. (Braces)

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Why is a tooth x-ray taken?

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To detect tooth decay or other dental problems

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Cavity

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An area of tooth decay which requires a filling.

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What are ways to keep your teeth healthy? Explain when and why.

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  1. Toothpaste (Toothbrushing at least twice a day for 2 mins)
  2. Flossing
  3. Fluoride (Toothpaste, try not to use charcoal (wears down your teeth)
  4. Diet
  5. Mouthguard/Mouthwash
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21
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What is foot odor caused by?

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It is caused by bacteria that is collected on feet.

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What are ways to prevent your feet from smelling?

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To prevent wash feet regularly with soap, scrub toes with a nail brush, dry feet well, wear clean socks every day, let shoes air out after use.

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Why do you need to keep your fingernails groomed? How often should they be trimmed and by doing what? Also, what should you not do?

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They collect bacteria and dirt. Should be trimmed on a regular basis by cutting straight across. Should not nite or pick at the nails or cuticles, this can cause an infection.

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Athletes Foot

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Fungus that grows on feet, treated with creams or powder.

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Ingrown Toenail

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Grows into the skin on the side of the foot.

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Blisters

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Raised areas containing fluid, usually caused by friction.

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Callus

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Thickened layer of skin caused by rubbing. (To toughen the skin)

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Corn

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Growth that results from excess rubbing of shoes, padding helps.

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Bunion

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Deformity in the joint of the big toe.

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When does body odor occur? What happens?

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Body odor occurs when perspiration combines with dirt, oils, bacteria, and dead skin cells on the body. Sweat glands beneath the dermis allow perspiration to escape through pores.

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Antiperspirant

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Is a product used to reduce the amount of perspiration.

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Deodorant

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Is a product that reduces the amount of body odor, may reduce the amount of perspiration, and contains fragrance to cover up odor.

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Acne

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Is a skin disorder in which pores in the skin are clogged with oil that occurs as pimples, whiteheads, and blackheads.

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Where is acne most commonly seen/found?

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Acne typically appears on the face, neck, shoulders, upper arms, and chest.

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When does acne start with and what can it be affected by? Explain. How often should you wash your face?

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Starts with puberty and is affected by: stress, medications, menstrual cycle, exposure to sun, oily or heavy cosmetics, genetics, popping or picking acne, perspiring, and putting pressure on face for an extended period of time. (Twice a day- Morning and Night)

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Treatment for acne!

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Keep skin clean, over the counter topical medication, keep hair away from face, limit sun exposure, use water based cosmetics, and do not squeeze, pick, scrub, or pop acne! You can go to the dermatologist to determine your skin condition and try to use fragrance free face wash.

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Why should you limit being in the sun?

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Limited amount of sun exposure needed to produce Vitamin D. Also, to prevent getting sunburns.

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Why are sunburns bad for you?

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Sunburn from overexposure, destroys cells in the outer layer of skin and damages blood vessels.

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Long-term exposure to the sun can cause…

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Skin cancer and premature wrinkles.

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SPF

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Sun Protection Factor (look for broad spectrum)

41
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What should you do, so you do not get heat stroke or sunburns?

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PUT ON SUNSCREEN, DRINK WATER, AND TAKE BREAKS FROM THE SUN/HEAT!!!

42
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When should you reapply sunscreen?

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Every 2 hours.

43
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Why do some grooming products make my skin red and itchy?

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Some people have skin that is more sensitive than others, especially to products with strong scents.

44
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What should you do if you get an allergic reaction to a product?

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If you notice an allergic reaction stop using the product immediately, if it does not clear up see a dermatologist!

45
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Why is it so important to get adequate rest and sleep?

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Rest and sleep help the body rebuild and reenergize itself.

46
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REM sleep

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Rapid eye movement, most dreaming takes place during this phase.

47
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NREM

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Non rapid eye movement- can range from light to deep sleep.

48
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Why is sleep needed?

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To restore physical, emotional, and mental energy.

49
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What happens if you don’t get enough sleep?

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Lack of sleep affects your ability to perform well in school and sports and weakens your immune system.

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Signs that you need more rest and sleep:

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  1. Feel irritable during most of the time you are awake?
  2. Always have to have an alarm clock to wake up?
  3. Think about and crave more sleep during the day?
  4. Find yourself dozing off during class?
  5. Doze off while watching TV?
  6. Feel tired most of the day?
  7. Feel tired while playing sports or participating in activities that you enjoy?
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Tips for getting a good night sleep.

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  1. Establish a sleep schedule
  2. Engage in activities and nightly rituals that encourage sleep. (read, warm bath, relaxing music)
  3. Avoid napping too long. (Max 20-30 mins)
  4. Create a comfortable place to sleep
  5. Avoid substances that can interrupt your sleep
  6. Watch what you eat before you go to bed
  7. Get out of bed if you cannot sleep
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Germs

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Are tiny organisms that can cause disease.

53
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Bacteria Examples

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Strep throat, UTI

54
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Fungi Examples

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Ringworm, Athletes Foot

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Viruses example

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Colds, smallpox

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Protozoa

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Contaminated drinking water.

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Toxins

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Use up your nutrients and energy and leave waste are called toxins.

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What are the symptoms for germs?

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Range from sniffles, fever, cough, to life threatening illnesses.

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What are ways to prevent germs?

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  1. Wash your hands! (Number 1 key)
  2. Cover your cough by sneezing or coughing into your elbow.
  3. Dispose of used tissues.
  4. Keep distance from others when you are sick or the person is sick.
  5. Avoid hugging, kissing, and shaking hands.
  6. Proper food handling techniques.
  7. Immunizations.
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How can you reduce the risk of injuries from bicycle accidents? 10!

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  1. Wear a helmet.
  2. Obey traffic rules followed by motor vehicle drivers.
  3. Ride on the right, with the flow of traffic.
  4. Check that all equipment on the bicycle is in good condition.
  5. Wear clothing that will not get caught in the bicycle.
  6. Wear reflective clothing at night. (Light clothes)
  7. Wear shoes or sneakers (close toed), not sandals or open toed shoes.
  8. Walk your bicycle across the street.
  9. Do not ride double. (Pegs in the back and one person is on the back of the bike)
  10. Beware of unsafe road conditions, such as potholes and ice.
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How can you reduce the risk of drowning? 7!

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  1. Learn to swim.
  2. Never swim or use a hot (can become dizzy or faint due to increasing temperature) tub alone. (You can hit your head and drown, also try not to go under water because you may get a body part sucked into the heater and drown.)
  3. Wear a floatation device (life vest or floaties) when boating or water sports.
  4. Swim only is designated safe to swim areas with a lifeguard present.
  5. Stay out of the water in threatening weather, such as thunderstorms.
  6. Do not swim in unlighted areas, in the dark.
  7. Leave the water if you have cramps or are tired.
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How to reduce the risk of fires? What are the two types of fires?

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  1. Have a no smoking policy in the home. (Outside)
  2. Keep all matches, lighters, and flames out of children’s reach.
  3. Do not overload electrical outlets or run cords under rugs.
  4. Do not leave items, such as irons or electric hair stylers plugged in for a long period of time.
  5. Check food cooking on a stove often. 1. Grease fire. (Do not use water, but put a blanket over it) 2. Electrical Fire (use water and fire extinguishers work for both).
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If you are on fire, what should you do?

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Stop, drop, and roll!

64
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What do you do if your house is on fire?

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Go outside, get everyone out of the house/building, and call 911.

65
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Why are seatbelts important to wear?

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  1. Seat Belts can help reduce the risk of death or serious injury up to 50%.
  2. People not wearing a seat belt are 30% more likely to be ejected from the vehicle.
  3. Airbags provide protection, but are not a substitute for wearing seatbelts.
66
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SAFE actually means:

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Seatbelts are for everyone.

67
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What are the two do not’s if you are a child in a car?

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Do not sit in the front seat if you do not weigh enough and do not put your feet on the dashboard)

68
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What are the protocols for having a hurricane? 7!

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  1. Listen to radio or TV for latest updates.
  2. Bring outdoor objects indoors.
  3. Secure buildings by closing and boarding up windows. (Putting wood over your window)
  4. Turn the refrigerator and freezer to the coolest setting and open them only when necessary.
  5. Fill bathtubs, sinks, and jugs with clean water.
  6. Store valuable and personal papers in waterproof containers and the highest level of building.
  7. Follow evacuation plans if needed.
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What is the evacuation route incase of a hurricane?

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The 495!

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