Nutrition and Wellness Unit 1 test

What does HIPAA stand for?

Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act.

What does HIPAA protect?

The privacy and security of a patient's information.

What year was HIPAA enacted?

1996.

What does PHI stand for?

Protected Health Information.

PHI

Medical records, lab results, bills, name, birthday, address, SSN, email, phone number, socials, etc. If health-related data can be used to identify a specific individual, it is likely PHI.

Not PHI

Anything that cannot identify an individual. If health-related data can be used to identify a specific individual, it is likely PHI.

Malpractice

Something done on purpose to harm patient.

Negligence

Not done on purpose, a careless mistake that could’ve been avoided.

What is consent?

Verbal or written agreement to let something happen.

Why is consent important before a surgery or vaccine?

Protects the patient from harm, builds trust between the patient and practitioner, it is a legal requirement, and it lets the patient know what they are agreeing to.

When you take an Oath in healthcare what are you saying? DO NO ______?

You are saying, “Do no harm.”  

What does HELP stand for?

H – Healthy

E – Ethical

L – Legal

P – Parental Approval

Fitness

Fitness – A person’s physical capacity to perform daily tasks.

Wellness

Physical, mental, emotional, and social well-being as a state of complete health, not just the absence of diseasePhysical

What are the 5 dimensions of wellness?

Physical, emotional/mental, social, intellectual, spiritual.

What is the term used to describe the number of healthy years you have?

Health span.

Health related fitness

Focuses on overall health and prevention of disease. Important for everyone, regardless of age or athletic ability.

Physical related fitness

Focuses on improving performance in sports and physical activities. Often more important for athletes or people in performance-based activities.

Balance

The ability to maintain stability and control body position (static or dynamic). Involves keeping your body upright and steady.

Coordination

The ability to use different parts of the body smoothly and efficiently together. Involves timing and control of movement. Often includes hand-eye or foot-eye coordination.

What is the goal of the Healthy People Initiative?

Promote health, prevent disease, and improve the quality and length of life for all Americans.