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1
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what is meant by menopause

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where the menstruation cycle slows and then stops

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what are some of the values in health and social care

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-empowering and promoting independence
-respect for others
-preserving dignity
effective communication
promoting anti discrimantory practice
safeguarding and duty of care
maintaining confedentiality

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what does empowering mean

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giving people choices

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what are financial resources

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being able to afford or pay for things

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what is respite care

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its support for parents/carers to have a break especially is the person is ill or disabled

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what is meant by adapt

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adjusting to new conditions or circumstances

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describe life stages

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stages a person goes through in their life;
0-2 infancy
3-8 early childhood
9-18 adolescence 
19-45 early adulthood 
46-65 middle adulthood
66+ later adulthood
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name 5 obstacles which might stop someone from achieving a health improvement plan

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age motivation
gender time support
peergroup low self esteem
occupation not enough money
social pressures lack of support
level of stress
lifestyle

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what is a health improvement plan

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a plan to improve the health and wellbeing of an indivual

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what is formal and informal support

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formal- from professionals (doctors )

informal-from friends and family

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what is a person centered approach

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being included in planning and making decisions about their health and wellbeing

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12
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describe empathy

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share feelings and views of anohther person

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what are expected and unexpected life events

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expected is something that’s assumed will happen(marriage,having children)

unexpected is something thats not assmed will happen(early death, accidents )

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what is genetic inheritance (non medical)

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the genes you inherit from family

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what are material possessions

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something you buy or pay for to own

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16
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describe low self esteem

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when someone doesn’t feel good about themselves

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17
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describe self image

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how someone sees themselves

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what is collaborative

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working together with someone else

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what are SMART targets

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Specific
Measurable 
Achievable
Realistic
Time related
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how might going to prison affect a person

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takes freedom away
no privacy
no choice of food 
anxiety
stress
miss family and friends
mix with people they don't like
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21
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describe bereavement

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when a family member of close friend dies

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how will divorce affect a persons wellbeing

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low self esteem
have less money
less confidence
feeling angry

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describe self esteem

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whether a person feels good or bad about themselves

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how might marriage and having a baby affecgts you PIES(personal, intellectual, emotional, social development

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physical - shared activities
intellectual-new opportunities
emotional-nervous but happy
social-enjoy company/new friends

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how might someone feel when entering a relationship

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nervous but excited
distracted if thinking about them
be attracted to them

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26
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what impact does divorce or death have on a health and wellbeing

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can affects stress levels/self esteem/anxiety

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27
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how might poor housing affects the physical health of a family

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mould could affect asthma
cramped living conditions
no food
no money to pay bills for heating

28
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describe poor housing

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not enough bedrooms 
overcrowding
poor state of repair 
rough area
damp/cluttered
no heating
29
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what effects can air pollution have on the health and wellbeing of an individual

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can affect breathing

eye/throat problems

30
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what causes pollution

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fumes from transport

31
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explain environment

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where someone lives

32
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describe poverty

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where someone does not have enough money to pay for basic needs

33
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how des having adequate financial stability impact the health and wellbeing of an individual

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more likely to have a good diet, nice housing, good education, live in a good environment

34
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what is social class

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groups of people with the same economic status

35
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what is income

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the amount of money we earn

36
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describe the meaning of emotional

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this is about feelings, bonding, self esteem/confidence

37
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describe social development

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the way we get on with family friends and others

38
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describe intellectual development

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the way the brain works

39
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define gross physical development

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bigger movements using arms/legs

40
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define fine physical movement

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smaller movements using hands /fingers

41
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describe short term and long term

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short term is 6 months or less

long term is more than 6 months

42
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name 4 conditions caused by bacteria

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whooping cough
sore throats
food poisoning
meningitis

43
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why is personal hygiene important

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so u don’t spread germs and bacteria

44
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what are the hazards of smoking

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lung cancer
addiction
tongue cancer
throat cancer

45
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what are 4 substances that can become addictive

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alcohol
illegal drugs
prescribed drugs
tobacco/smoking

46
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what are the benefits of exercise

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personal satisfaction
HELPS WITH CONCENTRATION
RELIEVES STRESS
HELPS RELAX
helps mental health
helps socialise
47
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what happens if you do not exercise

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heart disease
feeling sluggish
poor blood flow
stroke

48
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what is a peak flow used for and what can it detect

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to measure exhaled air to show if airways narrowed 
can show
asthma
bronchitis
cancer (lung)

lower the number= harder it is to breathe

49
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describe BMI (body mass index)

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tells if the amount of fat you have on your body is heathy or not

50
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what are the risks of carrying too much fat on your body

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Stroke
Arthritis
Diabetes
Heart attack
High blood pressure
51
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how do you read a BMI chart

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is measured by your height and weight

52
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how to improve health is BMI and peak flow are too high

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Stop smoking
Eat healthy
Exercise
Don’t drink alcohol

53
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describe systolic and diastolic

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systolic is top number

diastolic is bottom number

54
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how is your pulse rate measured

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how fast your heart is beating

average is 60-100

55
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what effects can smoking have on your health

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Cancer
Asthma
Gum disease

56
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how to get help to stop smoking

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visit doctors
visit non smoking clinic
visit chemist

57
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consequences of drinking alcohol

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feeling ill
getting in trouble with police

liver problems
breast cancer

58
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what does pre dispostioned mean

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suffers from a particular condition due to a genetic or environmental factor

59
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what is genetic inheritance (medical)

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a condition or illness thats been passed down from family member

60
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what is an acute illness

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a condition that doesnt last long

61
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give 4 examples of an acute condition

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cold
flu
broken bones
mumps

62
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give 4 examples of chronic conditions

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Haemophilia 
Epilepsy
Diabetes
Asthma
Cystic fyrbrosis
63
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describe a chronic condition

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a long lasting condition or illness

64
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what is a balanced diet

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a diet which has the right amount of nutrients to keep the body healthy

65
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what are the effects of a poorly balanced diet

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Cancer
Obesity
Tooth decay
Heart disease
High blood pressure
Stroke
66
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name 5 conditions that may happen if a person does not have the right amount of nutrients in their diet

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Rickets
Anemia
Cancer
Tiredness
Stunted bone growth
Heart failure

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