Starter quiz
- Which number should you call if you want advice about minor illnesses or injuries?
- 999
- 111 ✓
- 112
- 911
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- Over-the-counter medication is medication that ...
- you need a prescription for
- you can buy from any shop floor
- you can only buy from a pharmacist
- you can buy from a pharmacy or other healthcare section of shop ✓
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- Complete the sentence: If I feel very sick, I should get medical advice from a ...
- friend
- doctor ✓
- teacher
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- Which is the correct statement?
- All illnesses can be treated with self-care.
- All illnesses need medical advice.
- Some illnesses can be treated at home, but others need help and medication. ✓
- All illnesses need medication to get better.
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- Match the words to the correct definitions.
- nutrients⇔substances in food that the body needs for growth, energy and health ✓
- vitamins⇔nutrients in food that help you to grow, heal and fight off sickness ✓
- minerals⇔elements, such as calcium and iron, which are needed by the body ✓
- How many portions of fruit and vegetables are you recommended to eat every day?
- five ✓
- six
- seven
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Exit quiz
- Select the correct statement.
- The internet is a reliable way to diagnose all illnesses.
- The internet gives general health advice that may not be suitable for everyone. ✓
- The internet is a completely unreliable source of information about health.
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- Match the words to their correct definitions.
- symptom⇔a physical or mental feature that indicates a condition or disease ✓
- self-care⇔the practice of taking action to preserve or improve one's own health ✓
- hydration⇔maintaining an adequate amount of water in the body for functioning ✓
- persistent⇔continuing to exist or endure over a prolonged period ✓
- Most shops will only sell over-the-counter medication to someone aged __________ or over.
- 14
- 16 ✓
- 18
- 21
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- Which of these are not self-care treatments that could help a cold?
- eat lots of junk food ✓
- get minimal rest ✓
- use a nasal spray with adult supervision
- stay hydrated
- take a warm shower
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- Aches and pains could be a symptom of ...
- feeling unwell, like having a fever ✓
- doing too much physical activity ✓
- doing too little physical activity ✓
- a sprained or injured muscle ✓
- a good night's rest
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- Complete the sentence: Fruit and vegetables with plenty of vitamins can protect the body’s cells and keep us ...
- 'healthy' ✓
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Key learning points
- Some of the signs of being unwell include physical symptoms like fever, cough and fatigue.
- We can use self-care techniques to treat minor illnesses.
- Self-care techniques include rest, hydration and over-the-counter medicines.
- We should seek advice from a medical professional if symptoms persist or worsen.
Common misconception
Self-diagnosis through internet searches is reliable.
Internet searches can provide incorrect information. It's better to consult a healthcare professional.
Keywords
Symptom - a physical or mental feature that indicates a condition or disease
Self-care - the practice of taking action to preserve or improve a person's own health
Hydration - maintaining an adequate amount of water in the body to support its functions
Persistent - continuing to exist or endure over a prolonged period
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