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Personal Care: Practice

Yana Cox avatar Yana Cox
20 August 2022
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Describe steps you can take if you have difficulty falling asleep.
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Important steps to help people fall asleep include establishing a bedtime routine, making sure your bed is comfortable, blocking out extra light and noise, and exercising regularly.
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Eating a well-balanced diet helps to maintain healthy skin.
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Which of the following is an important hygiene practice for your nails? A. polish and paint B. regular trimming C. moisturizing D. periodic removal of entire nail
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B
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What is the purpose of the sweat glands in our skin?
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Sweat glands secrete liquid onto the surface of the skin when our body temperature rises. When the sweat evaporates, the skin and the body are cooled.
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One factor that can increase sensitivity to sunlight is genetics.
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Explain why some people think that indirect sunlight will not cause skin damage.
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When there are clouds or a window in between us and the sunlight, it's common to believe that all the ultraviolet radiation from the sun will be blocked. A large amount of the UV radiation is blocked, but we often make the mistake of staying outside longer on a cloudy day and getting sunburned.
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Why does a lack of sleep affect your body's performance?
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Sleep is required for the body to recover from the day's activities. If you don't rest the body adequately, the by-products of the previous day will impair your ability to function effectively.
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Give a summary of the guidelines for using sunscreen to prevent overexposure.
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Be sure to buy sunscreen of at least 15 SPF and apply it to all areas of the skin that will be exposed to sunlight at least 20 minutes before going outside. Generally, sunscreen should be reapplied every 2 hours. If you exercise moderately, sweat, or swim during that time, you should reapply more often.
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Describe the key steps for maintaining healthy skin.
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Healthy skin is the result of eating a healthy diet, washing frequently, avoiding oily products, and resisting the temptation to pick at skin blemishes.