Chapter 11:
Staying Healthy and Safe
1.
Why is it important to get plenty of sleep?
a.
to give you energy to exercise
b.
to avoid stress
c.
to build your self-esteem
d.
to restore your body and recharge your brain
2.
What is the name of the insurance that pays wages and medical expenses to injured workers?
a.
workers' compensation
b.
OSHA
c.
unemployment insurance
d.
disability insurance
3.
What steps does the American Red Cross recommend you take if someone is sick or injured?
a.
A-B-C: Always Be Careful
b.
Check the scene, call for help, and care for the victim
c.
Check the scene and run for help
d.
Care for the victim and call for help
4.
How many servings of vegetables does the Food Guide Pyramid recommend you eat each day?
a.
1 to 2
b.
2 to 3
c.
3 to 5
d.
6 to 10
5.
According to the Food Guide Pyramid, which foods should you eat the most of each day?
a.
fruit
b.
vegetables
c.
meats and beans
d.
grains
6.
A physical or psychological need for a substance such as alcohol or cocaine is
a.
addiction
b.
poor hygiene
c.
substance abuse
d.
an eating disorder
7.
Yolanda is going skiing with some friends. Her friends are experienced skiers, but Yolanda has never been on skis. What should Yolanda do to act safely?
a.
Stay home. Skiing is too dangerous.
b.
Stay close to her friends and ask her friends to teach her to ski.
c.
Take a ski lesson from a qualified instructor before hitting the slopes.
d.
Drink plenty of hot chocolate or coffee to stay warm.
8.
The textbook says to know your ABCs in an emergency. What does ABC refer to?
a.
airway, breathing, circulation
b.
always be careful
c.
action, bravery, courage
d.
aid before calling
9.
Substances in food that the body needs to produce energy and stay healthy are known as
a.
grains
b.
vitamins
c.
nutrients
d.
minerals
10.
An example of an emergency is
a.
not having anything to wear to a dance
b.
a car crash that causes damage to both cars but no injuries
c.
a house fire
d.
a tree knocked down in a windstorm
11.
The federal agency in charge of setting safety standards is called
a.
the Department of Education
b.
the Department of Labor
c.
OSHA
d.
the Job Security Agency
12.
Why does the textbook say you should "respect your limits"?
a.
because you shouldn't give in to peer pressure
b.
because you shouldn't try dangerous activities if you haven't done them before
c.
because if you know your limits you won't need to ask if an activity is safe
d.
because if you know what you are capable of doing you will less tempted to take unnecessary risks
13.
If you are feeling stressed because a family member is seriously ill, you should
a.
change other things in your life to feel better
b.
talk to someone at school or work and ask for lighter responsibilities for now
c.
avoid your friends, because they will remind you of how sad you are
d.
keep busy
14.
In the workplace, safety is the responsibility of
a.
workers and employers
b.
the government
c.
nongovernmental agencies
d.
workers, employers, and the government
15.
An eating disorder is
a.
eating too much junk food
b.
not eating enough protein
c.
a pattern of extreme eating behavior over time
d.
an example of poor hygiene
16.
Why does exercise make you feel better?
a.
It doesn't. Exercise makes you tired.
b.
Exercise builds strength and endurance.
c.
Exercise encourages you to eat a healthy diet.
d.
If you exercise, you don't need to eat vegetables.
17.
Which of the following is a sedentary job?
a.
secretary
b.
firefighter
c.
zookeeper
d.
package delivery person
18.
Which of the following is part of good hygiene?
a.
brushing and flossing your teeth
b.
eating healthy foods
c.
avoiding addiction
d.
getting plenty of exercise
19.
How can employers protect worker safety?
a.
report unsafe conditions
b.
enact safety legislation
c.
pay workers' compensation insurance
d.
teach workers the proper use of materials and equipment
20.
Breathing deeply, visualizing a peaceful place, and taking a time-out are all strategies for
a.
getting more done
b.
relaxing
c.
getting angry
d.
improving your health