Which is a u. s. national health goal?

increase environmental quality
increase quality of schools
increase internet security controls
increase alzheimer’s research

which is an accidental injury?

child abuse
date rape
bullying
drowning

which action contributes to social health?

avoiding risky behavior
taking medication as prescribed
practicing meditation
communicating well

which aspect of health does being respectful of others affect?

social health
emotional health
mental health
physical health

which action constitutes substance abuse?

use of medication that is not yours
use of caffeine
use of psychological medications
use of fortified “power” drinks

which influences environmental health?

improving access to quality housing
increasing the number of voters
decreasing homicides
decreasing eating disorders

Sally is a 43-year-old mother of two who has gained 50 pounds over the past 5 years. she is 64 inches tall and weighs 180 pounds with a bmi of 30.8. her waist circumference is 37 inches. she acknowledges that she is not as physically active as she would like to be. she also notes how recent stresses in her life have affected her sleep and seem to have triggered her appetite for sweets and comfort foods. sally's father recently died from complications of type 2 diabetes, and her mother and sisters are overweight. sally says she is very motivated to "not get diabetes" and is disturbed that her recent physical exam revealed mildly elevated blood pressure, glucose, and cholesterol levels. 1. sally stated that recent stresses in her life are affecting her sleep and seemed to have triggered her appetite for sweets and comfort foods. which of the following statements would be best to explain why her lack of sleep has increased her appetite? a. lack of sleep decreases ghrelin levels. b. levels of neuropeptide y, a brain chemical that causes carbohydrate cravings, are high and may contribute to her sleep problems. c. the satiety hormone leptin increases with lack of sleep. d. lack of sleep increases uncoupling protein. e. lack of sleep increases levels of ghrelin which stimulates appetite and decreases levels of leptin which decreases appetite.

Which side effect should be assesed by the nurse when administering aminophylline?

In the essay section of this assignment make a list of 5 of your favorite physical activities. do you like swimming, rollerblading, riding your bicycle, hiking, or playing a sport? maybe you like to go walking around your neighborhood or around the mall. even dancing to music in your room counts as a physical activity. if you can't think of five activities you like to do, list as many as you can think of and write down things you would like to try in the remaining spaces. now that you've written down some of your favorite activities, set a schedule for when you will participate in these activities. try to do each one at least one time this week for a duration of at least 30 minutes. observe how you feel while you are participating in each activity, directly after you finish with the activity, two hours after the activity, and the day after the activity. do you feel better than you did last week when you weren't as active, or do you feel the same? do you have more energy during the day? can you sleep better at night? do you have the urge to be more active? do you feel more relaxed? record any changes to your mood that occur during this time