Chapter 12: Personal Health Care

Master personal health care! Learn hygiene, smart consumer choices, and body system facts for Grade 7 students.

Lesson 1 Vocabulary Match the definitions in the left column to the term in the right column. cleaniness hygiene a written agreement to repair a product or refund your money if a product does not function properly warranty smell from the body body odor a person who buys products and services consumer collecting information, comparing products, evaluating their benefits, and choosing products with the best value comparison shopping Comparison Shopping. Use this image to answer the following questions. According to the above chart, what is the best buy on chicken drumsticks? Store 1 Store 2 According to the above chart, what is the best buy on salmon? Store 1 Store 2 According to the above chart, what is the best buy on chicken breasts? Store 1 Store 2 Reading a product's label is important because it often gives instructions on how to use the product. True False An ingrown toenail occurs when the toenail pushes too far into the skin along the side of the toe. True False Which best describes the cuticle? a loving part of the hair that makes it straight or curly a nonliving band of skin around the fingernail a flake of dead skin caused by a dry scalp a bump on the skin caused by an allergic reaction If you bite or pick at your nails or cuticles, _ germs can get in and infect the tissue. they will stay healthy. they will look good. germs will not be able to get in. Which of the following is not something that would be said by someone who is determined to be a smart shopper? "Do I really need this?" "I'm going to buy this because a famous person says I should." "Is this worth the price?" "Can I buy a similar product that's just as good but costs less?" The outer layer of your skin is called thedermis. True False Your body's biggest organ is yourskin. True False The sun's UV rays are strongest between the hours of 10:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. True False When choosing a sunscreen, you should pick one with an SPF of 15 or lower. True False If you have acne, you should wash your face with mild soap, but not scrub it hard. True False Which of the following is a skin condition caused by overly active oil glands? wrinkles sunburn dandruff acne Spending a lot of time in the sun_ is good because you'll get a nice tan. is good because you'll get skin wrinkles that will make you look older. is not dangerous because melanin blocks all the UV rays from reaching the lower layers of your skin. can be dangerous because exposure to UV rays increases the risk of skin cancer. You should have dental checkupsthree timesa year. True False Teeth Brushing Using your book, put the following pictures in order from 1-4. Type in the number, not the word, please. 2 4 1 3 Flossing Put the following pictures in order from 1-4. Please type in the number and not the word. 1 2 3 4 Use a toothpaste or mouthwash that contains fluoride, the chemical that helps prevent tooth decay. True False Eyeglasses and contact lenses help focus images on thecornea. True False The three tiny bones in theouter earare the hammer, the anvil, and the stirrup. False True You can get tinnitus from listening to loud music. True False If you are reading a book and the words are not clear, _ you may be nearsighted. You may be farsighted. you need more light. you need to read more often. You should always wear glasses or goggles when you_ handle power tools. play sports that involve flying objects. work with strong chemicals. all of the above Finding Melanoma Early: Warning Signs & Photos Click on the link and answer the following questions. Melanoma What are the ABCDs of melanoma? antiquity, bothersome, cute, and dangerous ancient, border irregularity, clarity, and diameter asymmetry, border irregularity, color, and diameter symmetry, border, contrast, and diameter What are the EFG properties of nodular melanoma? elated, fantastic, and grateful energetic, firm, and gargantuan elevated, fat, and gangrenous elevated, firm, and growing Click through all of the pages on the above link. What area of the body is skin cancer most common in males? head trunk arms legs According to this website, what is the most common area for skin cancer in females? Head Trunk Arms Legs Dear 16 Year Old Me Watch the following video. Test Color Vision with Ishihara Test for Colorblindness Are you color-blind? Take this test to see. This is not a replacement for your doctor. Color-Blind Test Tattoos (for Teens) Click on the link and answer the following questions. Teen Health: Tattoo Please use the above link to answer the following questions. The tattoo studio should use single-use needles and sterilize all equipment using an autoclave (a device that uses steam, pressure, and heat for sterilization). You should see needles and other equipment removed from sealed, sterile containers. They should use one-time ink cartridges that are disposed of after each customer. The tattoo artist should be a licensed practitioner. The tattoo artist should be able to provide you with references. The tattoo studio must follow universal precautions. These are procedures to follow when dealing with blood and other body fluids to help prevent the spread of HIV, hepatitis B, and other serious blood infections. Please use the above link to answer the following questions. Serious problems can happen if you try to do a tattoo yourself, have a friend do it for you, or have it done in any unclean environment. Skin infections caused by bacteria, viruses, or fungi can happen if the skin is not cleaned properly, or the ink or needles are contaminated. Sharing needles, ink, or other equipment without sterilization increases your chance of getting HIV, hepatitis B, orhepatitis C.Call your doctor right away if you have bleeding, increased pain, or any signs of infection. How to clean your bed. Use this website to answer the following questions. How often should you wash your sheets? Every day Once a week Once a month Once a year How often should you wash your pillow? Once or twice a week Once or twice a month Once or twice a year Once or twice in a decade Merry Maids® House Cleaning You will receive 5 extra credit points if you complete the Merry Maids' checklist for a clean room. You will need to take a photo and upload it to Edmodo or e-mail it to [email protected]. Even if you share a room, the entire room has to be completed to receive the extra credit. EXTRA CREDIT OPPORTUNITY!!