unit 5 health text questions

UNIT 5 TEXT QUESTIONS

Please answer all questions.

Review Questions

1. What factors determine whether to call 9-1-1?
2. How is a mandated reporter different from the average citizen?
3. Who can benefit from support groups in the community?
4. Is depression a lifelong condition? Explain your answer.
5. How do medical professionals determine what kind of technology to use when diagnosing illness?

Critical Thinking Questions

1. Describe a situation in which an emergency helicopter might be used even through a hospital was not far away.
2. Explain why it is important that even young children learn to dial 9-1-1.
3. Why is it a good idea to call a hotline if you are not sure whether what you have witnessed is actually abuse?
4. Give an example of a reason a person would chose to see a mental health professional even though there is not a medical problem.
5. How might an individual’s substance abuse problem impact friends and family?

Discussion Questions

Please post questions and answers on the Unit 5 discussion boards. Unless otherwise instructed, you should submit at least one full paragraph for each question.

Each discussion assignment is worth 5 points.