80 Health, Wellness and Injury Prevention Flashcards

1
Q

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

A

Sleep deprivation

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2
Q

____ has also been associated with sleep deprivation

A

Obesity

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3
Q

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

A

The National Institutes of Health

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4
Q

___% of accidents on stair result in serious injury.

A

80%

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5
Q

How many workers suffer back injuries each year

A

more than one million

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6
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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

A

four out of five

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8
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How many of these back injuries were while lifting

A

three out of four

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9
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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
Q

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

A

upward

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11
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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
Q

In what year was the Spanish Flu

A

1918

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14
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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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15
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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

A

Health conscious

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16
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Eat small ,frequent meals though out the day to balance out ____ ____

A

Blood sugar

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17
Q

Limit ____ foods such as white sugar and bleached flours

A

Refined

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18
Q

Driver should avoid ____ foods and excess salt

A

Fried

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19
Q

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
Q

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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25
Q

Most adults require ____ hours of sleep to feel alert and well rested

A

7 to 8

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26
Q

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

A

CDC

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s

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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

A

22,000

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28
Q

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

A

38 million

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29
Q

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

A

405,000

30
Q

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

A

18 million

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31
Q

What can lead to fatigue and overeating

A

Dehydration

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32
Q

It is recommended that a person start with ____-____ minutes of physical activity per day and work up to 30 minutes

A

5 to 10 minutes

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33
Q

The body is built to _____, _____ ______

A

Move, not sit

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34
Q

The most effected populations by (OSA) obstructive sleep apnea are (4)

A

males
those who are overweight
over the age of 40
but anyone can be diagnosed

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