Unit 2

Question 1

Alternatives

Answer 1

courses of action one can take

Question 2

Decision-making process

Answer 2

steps for making a healthy decision; include defining the decision, exploring alternatives, considering consequences, identifying the best alternative, deciding, and evaluating

Question 3

Collaborative decision-makings

Answer 3

process of working with others to make a decision

Question 4

Goal

Answer 4

specific endpoint that signifies a condition one hopes to reach

Question 5

SMART goal

Answer 5

endpoint that is specific, measurable, achievable, relevant, and timely

Question 6

Values

Answer 6

qualities or priorities one considers important

Question 7

Advocate

Answer 7

to take actions that show support

Question 8

Consumer

Answer 8

anyone who purchases goods and services

Question 9

Food and Drug Administration (FDA)

Answer 9

federal organization that regulates and ensures the safety of food, health products, and medications

Question 10

Health Fraud

Answer 10

illegal activity related to health products and services; for example, deceptive labeling or advertising

Question 11

Health Literacy

Answer 11

ability to locate, evaluate, apply, and communicate information pertaining to health

Question 12

Health promotion

Answer 12

process of advocating for the health of families and communities by sharing health information

Question 13

Lifelong learning

Answer 13

practice of always seeking to gather new information and learn new skills

Question 14

Pseudoscience

Answer 14

theories and health claims that are described as science-based when they are not

Question 15

Science

Answer 15

body of knowledge based on observation and experimentation; answers questions about the natural world

Question 16

Emergency healthcare

Answer 16

medical care that treats life-threatening health conditions

Question 17

Healthcare

Answer 17

medical care that seeks to prevent and treat health conditions

Question 18

Inpatient facilities

Answer 18

healthcare facilities in which patients reside for the duration of treatment

Question 19

Minors

Answer 19

people under the age of 18

Question 20

Outpatient facilities

Answer 20

healthcare facilities that patients visit for treatment and then leave

Question 21

Preventive healthcare

Answer 21

medical care that seeks to prevent health conditions from developing; includes annual physical or wellness exams, checkups, vaccinations, and screenings

Question 22

Primary care physician (PCP)

Answer 22

healthcare professional who provides routine checkups, screenings, treatments, prescriptions, and preventive services

Question 23

Specialists

Answer 23

healthcare professionals who have additional training in treating certain types of diseases and disorders