Health & Society: Mid-Term Review
The mid-term from Health & Society will be given in class on ________________________ (fill the date in here). The
exam is 35 questions ALL multiple choice. The material covered on the exam will be from all of Public and
Environmental Health Units and part of the Consumer Health Unit.
Public Health Unit: Fill in – place the correct answer from the word bank in each sentence below.
Public Health
Epidemic
Pandemic
HHS
WHO
CDC
FDA
NIH
Secretary of the HHS
Surgeon General
Local
State
National
International
Voluntary
Corporate
Government
Professional
Healthy People 2020
Influenza
Cancer
Diabetes
Heart Disease
Developing Characteristics
Developed Characteristics
Health Disparity
1. Three agencies under the Department of Health and Human Services are: ________, ________, and ________.
2. The ___________________________________ and the _________________________________ are both appointed
by the President of the Unites States.
3. ____________ ______________ is the number one cause of death in the USA.
4. A/an ______________________ is the widespread amount of infectious disease is a large area or worldwide at a
particular time. A/an ______________________ is the widespread amount of infectious disease in a community at a
particular time.
5. The _________ is the national _____________ _____________ department that is primary responsible for our
nation’s health.
6. Private health organizations can be: ___________________, ______________________, and ___________________.
7. A ___________ _______________ is an inequality or difference between each person that can affect your life
expectancy.
8. Long life expectancy, good public health system, and access to safe drinking water are all examples of countries with
______________________ _______________________. Short life expectancy, poor public health systems, and poverty
are all examples of countries with ______________________ ___________________________.
9. ______________ _______________ __________ is a program the HHS developed to create a society in which all
people live long, healthy lives.
10. The four levels of government Public Health are: _______________, _________________, ________________, and
_____________________________.
Notes / Other Points to study from the Public Health Unit:
Environmental Health Unit: Fill in – place the correct answer from the word bank in each sentence below.
EPA
OSHA
NIOSH
The Three R’s
Asbestos
Carbon Monoxide
Carbon Dioxide
Ozone
Radon
Air Pollution
Global Warming
Greenhouse Effect
Smog
Nitrogen Oxides
Sulfur Oxides
Hazardous Waste
Solid Waste
Industrial waste
Radioactive Waste
Landfills
Biodegradable
Flammable
CFC’s
Lead
Greenhouse Effect
Acid Rain
Temperature Inversion
Reduce
Reuse
Recycle
11. ____________________________ that represents the three arrows on a recycling bin are: __________, _________,
and _______________.
12. Aerosol cans release _____________ into the atmosphere which have damaged the ________________ layer.
13. __________ ________________ is an air pollutant that is colorless and odorless and released into the atmosphere
through car exhaust. __________ _____________ is released from humans after we breathe in oxygen.
14. ___________ is the agency that monitor, creates laws and protects the environment. _________ is the agency that
focuses on workplace safety and regulations. _____________ is the agency that researches health hazards the
workplace.
15. ______________ ________________ occurs when heat is trapped in the earth’s atmosphere by gasses.
16. The three causes of indoor air pollution include: ______________, _______________ and carbon monoxide.
17. __________ ___________ can be properly disposed of in a landfill. ________________________ products can break
down in the environment.
18. Chemicals, used for pools, cleaning or to kill weeds, can be properly disposed of at a ___________________
_______________ collection site.
19. _____________________ ____________________ effects patients with respiratory issues the most.
Notes / Other Points to study from the Environmental Health Unit:
Consumer Health Unit: Fill in – place the correct answer from the word bank in each sentence below.
Primary Care Physician
Specialist
In-patient Care
Out-patient Care
Health Consumer
Consumer Health Products
Consumer Health Services
Urgent Care
Hospice
Hospital
Counseling Center
Preventative Care
Self Care
Alternative Health Care
Medical History
Health Care Providers
Chiropractor
Acupuncture
Homeopathy
Obstetrician
Oncologist
Gynecologist
Urologist
Dermatologist
20. Examples of alternative health care include: __________________________, _____________________________,
and ________________________.
21. Examples of _______________ ___________ ________________ include medicine, first aid kits and sneakers.
22. ________________ ___________ is when you stay overnight in a hospital. ________________ _________ is when
you have a doctor appointment or get an MRI or X-ray done.
23. There are doctors that work with all different organs and systems of the body. These doctors that provide a service
are known as ______________ ______________ ____________________. A/An ___________________ works with the
skin. A/an _________________________ delivers babies. A/an _____________________ works with the female
reproductive system while a/an ___________________ works with the male reproductive system.
24. Things you do while you are healthy to stay healthy is known as __________________ ____________. One example
of preventative care is knowing your _______________ ____________ and completing that form during your first visit to
an office.
25. A ______________ ________________ chooses sources of health related information and buys or uses health
products and services.
26. A ______________ _____________ ___________ performs wellness checks (physicals) and issues antibiotics if you
are sick. If they are not able to treat you, they will refer you to a ________________________.
27. People who are terminally ill can receive treatment from a place that gives _______________ care.
Notes / Other Points to study from the Consumer Health Unit:
IF YOU WANT ANY HELP STUDING FOR THE MID-TERM, YOUR HEALTH
TEACHER IS AVAILABLE DURING X AND 9TH PERIODS FOR HELP.