Wellness Final Exam Study Guide

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1 Wellness Final Exam Study Guide

2 Wellness Final Exam Study Guide ***Highlight Three Keywords for each section Wellness Social Wellness-- Encourages participation in ones community, campus, and environment. Interaction with your peers within a social environment. Emotional Wellness-- The awareness and acceptance of one's feelings. Emotional wellness includes the level in which one feels positive and energetic about the life that they live. Physical Wellness-- The need for regular physical activity. Individuals who practice physical well-being apply knowledge about exercise, nutrition, fitness, healthy eating habits, and personal hygiene. Career Wellness-- Measures the satisfaction gained from working and the level one is interested in the work. For a student work would be considered school. Intellectual Wellness-- Measures the degree to which an individual engages in creative mental activities. An intellectual healthy person uses the resources available to increase their knowledge and skills while sharing them with others. Spiritual Wellness-- Encourages individuals to increase their understanding of the beliefs, values, and ethics, which can help guide a clear path in their lives. Environmental Wellness-- Environmental wellness is an awareness of the precarious state of the earth and the effects of your daily habits on the physical environment. It is maintaining a way of life that maximizes harmony with the earth and minimizes harm to the environment. Nutrition Carbohydrates-- Essential nutrients that are the body s main source of energy. Sugars are simple forms of carbohydrates and starches are complex forms of carbohydrates. Water-- Water is essential for the human body. The body cannot store water and must have fresh supplies every day to perform virtually every metabolic process. Vitamins Nutrients that do not provide energy or build body tissue, but help regulate body processes. Protein-- An essential nutrient that helps your body grow, repair itself, and fight disease; it can also provide energy if needed. Minerals-- Nutrients such as calcium, iron, and zinc; some regulate body processes while others become part of body tissues. Fats-- A nutrient that supplies energy, promotes healthy skin and growth, and is a carrier of certain vitamins. Oils are liquid fats. Unsaturated Fats-- Fats that are liquid at room temperature, such as the fat in vegetable oils, nuts, fish, and olives. Saturated Fats-- Fats that are solid at room temperature, such as the fat in meats, poultry skin, and foods made from whole milk. They increase blood cholesterol levels and the risk of heart disease. Sodium Mineral nutrient that contributes to balancing the movement of fluid in and out of your cells, regulating blood pressure, and transmitting nerve impulses. Table salt is 40 percent sodium. Sugars-- The simple form of carbohydrates that usually taste sweet and are quickly absorbed. There are many forms of sugars; as in sucrose (table sugar), lactose (milk sugar), or fructose (fruit sugar). Calories-- A measure of the energy used by the body, and of the energy that food supplies to the body. Organic Foods Organic foods are foods that are produced using methods that do not involve modern synthetic inputs such as synthetic pesticides and chemical fertilizers, no genetically modified organisms. Supplements-- A dietary supplement is a product that provides extra amounts of parts of foods, such as vitamins, minerals, amino acids, fiber, herbal products, and many other substances. Nutrient Dense Foods-- Nutrient-dense foods provide high amounts of vitamins and minerals and are lower in calories than similar types of foods. Empty Calories-- Describes foods that are very high in energy but low in nutrients such as vitamins, minerals, and fiber. Whole Grains-- Whole grains contain the entire grain kernel: the bran, germ, and endosperm. Examples include foods like cereals, breads, pasta, or foods that contain the following: whole-wheat flour.

3 Stress Management Stress-- Stress is your body's way of responding to any kind of demand. It can be caused by both good and bad experiences. Stressors-- Stressors are things in your life that creates all the stress in your life...friends, family, spouse, work. Eustress-- Eustress is good stress. Stress is simply an external stimulus, eustress is the feeling you get when overcome with the excitement and anticipation. Stress Management-- A set of techniques and programs intended to help people deal more effectively with stress in their lives by analyzing the specific stressors and taking positive steps. Post Traumatic Stress-- Post-traumatic stress disorder: A common anxiety disorder that develops after exposure to a terrifying event or ordeal in which grave physical harm occurred or was threatened. Chronic Stress-- A state of prolonged tension from internal or external stressors. Acute Stress-- Acute Stress Disorder is characterized by the development of severe anxiety, dissociative behavior. Sex Education Abstinence-- Not engaging in sexual activities. Which sexual activities this refers to are defined by each person. Abortion-- A medical procedure that ends a pregnancy. There are two types of abortions: surgical and medical. Spermicide-- A chemical that kills sperm. Birth Control Pills-- A hormonal method of birth control that prevents ovulation. Condom-- Male condom is a sheath placed over the erect penis before penetration, preventing pregnancy by blocking the passage of sperm. It is a barrier method of contraception. HPV-- The human papillomavirus (HPV) is a sexually transmitted infection that may cause small, painless bumps around the genitals, anus and/or mouth. Hepatitis-- A sexually transmitted infection caused by a virus that can result in serious liver damage, even death. Gonorrhea-- A sexually transmitted infection caused by bacteria. Symptoms in men include a discharge from the penis and increased need to urinate. Genital Warts-- A sexually transmitted infection caused by the Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) that causes small, painless bumps around and in the genitals, anus and/or mouth. Herpes-- A sexually transmitted infection that is caused by the Herpes Simplex Virus (HSV). HIV-- The human immunodeficiency virus causes AIDS. Syphilis-- A sexually transmitted infection that is caused by bacteria and results in chancres or painless sores in the genital area. AIDS-- The Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (AIDS) is caused by the Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV). Results from a weakened immune system. Chlamydia-- A sexually transmitted infection caused by bacteria that often has no symptoms. PID-- Pelvic Inflammatory Disease (PID) is an infection of the internal reproductive organs in a woman, typically the result of untreated gonorrhea or chlamydia. Ovulation-- The release of an ovum (egg) from one of a female s two ovaries each month. Uterus-- The pear-shaped muscular reproductive organ from which females menstruate and where a normal pregnancy develops. Fallopian Tubes-- Narrow tubes that extend from the top sides of the uterus to the ovaries and are the path along which eggs travel from the ovaries. Cervix-- The lower part of the uterus that connects the uterus to the vagina. Ovaries-- One of the two organs that store ovum (eggs) in a female s body. Ovaries also produce hormones including progesterone, estrogen, and testosterone. Sperm-- The male reproductive cells that are found in semen. Vas Defrens-- A thin tube that transports sperm from the testes to the urethra in the male genital region. Testes-- Produce and store sperm cells as well as the sex hormone, testosterone. Scrotum-- The loose bag of skin behind the penis that holds the testes, regulates their temperature. Semen-- The whitish, sticky fluid that is released from a male s penis during ejaculation.

4 Mental Health Depression-- is a psychological disorder that affects a person's mood changes, physical functions and social interactions. Anxiety-- A feeling of worry, nervousness, or unease, typically about an imminent event or something with an uncertain outcome. Social Phobia-- Excessive fear of embarrassment in social situations that is extremely intrusive and can have debilitating effects. Substance Abuse-- long-term, pathological use of alcohol or drugs, characterized by daily intoxication, inability to reduce consumption, and impairment in social or occupational settings. Anger -- a strong feeling of displeasure and belligerence aroused by a wrong Self-Injury-- self-mutilation or cutting, is defined as any intentional injury to one's own body. Anorexia Nervosa-- is a psychiatric disorder characterized by an unrealistic fear of weight gain, selfstarvation. Bulimia Nervosa- is an eating disorder characterized by recurrent binge eating, followed by compensatory behaviors. Binge Eating is the most common disorder is a serious eating disorder in which you frequently consume unusually large amounts of food. Obsessive Compulsive Disorder-- an anxiety disorder characterized by recurrent and persistent thoughts and feelings and repetitive, ritualized behaviors. Suicidal-- thinking about suicide or wanting to take one's own life. Suicide-- The act or an instance of intentionally killing oneself. Drug Education Ecstasy-- Euphoria-inducing stimulant and hallucinogen. It is a derivative of the amphetamine family and a relative of the stimulant methamphetamine. Marijuana-- A very common street and recreational drug that comes from the marijuana plant. Inhalants-- chemical vapors that are inhaled for their mind-altering effects. Cocaine-- is a highly addictive central nervous system stimulant extracted from the leaves of the coca plant, white powder. Alcohol-- a liquor or brew containing alcohol as the active agent. Crystal Meth-- a central nervous system stimulant substance with actions similar to amphetamine. Nicotine-- addictive substance found in cigarettes. Codeine-- Codeine is in a group of drugs called narcotic pain medicines. Internet Safety/Harassment Sexting-- is the act of sending sexually explicit messages or photographs, primarily between mobile phones. Consent-- refers to the provision of approval or agreement, particularly and especially after thoughtful consideration. Harassment-- unwelcome verbal or physical conduct based on race, color, religion, sex (whether or not of a sexual nature and including same-gender harassment. Cyber Bullying-- involves the use of information and communication technologies to support deliberate, repeated, and hostile behavior Stalking-- is a term commonly used to refer to unwanted and obsessive attention by an individual or group to another person.

5 CPR Education Survey of the scene includes the following: scene is safe, check for response, activate emergency response system, look listen and feel position followed by to rescue breaths. When alone with a child or infant victim you should give one cycle of CPR and then activate the emergency response system. Compression depth should be 11/2 to 2 inches for and adult victim. Compressions should be 1/3-1/2 the depth of the chest for a child victim. Compressions for an infant victim should be done with two fingers. When giving breaths to an infant victim you should cover the victims mouth and nose. Breaths should last 1 second One set of CPR is equal to 30 compressions and 2 breaths. One cycle of CPR is equal to 5 sets of 30 compressions and 2 breaths. The three reasons you stop providing CPR to an adult and child victim are: AED machine arrives, Emergency help arrives, revival. AHA guidelines state you should NOT use an AED machine on an infant victim. AHA age standards are the following: Infant months, Child- 1-8, Adult- Above the age of 8 CPR= Cardio Pulmonary Rescuatation AED= Automated External Defibrillator. Perform head tilt chin lift to open airway. If chest doesn t rise perform re-head tilt-chin lift. Put victim in recovery position if revival occurs.