Study Guide for Final

Life Skills Study Guide for Final Exam
2007-2008
1st Semester

Chapter 1 #1-5,8,9
Basic Guidelines for fist aid
Purpose of Good Samaritan Law
First aid procedures for:
Choking, Shock, Poisoning, Bleeding, Burns Bone/Joint Injury
Procedure for performing CPR
Signs of cold and flu
Preventing spread of cold and flu
What are medications
Dangers?
What are drugs
Dangers?

Chapter 4 #1-3
What are nutrients?
Proteins, carbohydrates, fats?
What are Calories?
Define the food pyramid?
Explain what constitutes a healthy diet
What are food additives?

Chapter 6 #1-3,5,6,8,9
What is a budget?
Why is having a budget a good idea?
What is the difference between paying with cash and paying with credit?
When should you use credit?
What is a debit card?
What are savings and checking accounts?
Know how to manage a checking account: Write checks, maintain a check register, balance a checkbook.
What are the parts of a paycheck stub?
What is a W-4?
How do you pay taxes?
Calculate sales, payroll, and income tax.
Saving for retirement: IRA’s, CD accounts, 401K plans, Savings Bonds

Chapter 8 #1-3, 6
Identify assertive, aggressive, and passive communication
“I” statements
Time management

Chapter 10 #1-7
What are resumes?
Filling out a job application
Preparing for job interview
What is the difference between a job and a career?
Why is passion for a job a “good” thing?