Learning activity 2 / Actividad de aprendizaje 2

Evidence: Health solutions / Evidencia: Soluciones para la salud

Look at the symptoms and write three things in the lines that a person should do
and shouldn’t do to get better. / Observe los síntomas y escriba tres cosas en
las líneas que la persona debe y no debe hacer para sentirse mejor.

I have a
cough and I
don’t feel
well.

Fuente: SENA

If you have a cough, you have to

Rta: What I should do is drink a lot of fluids, sleep with a high pillow with plenty of
ventilation, use candies, antiseptic or balsamic tablets that act by stimulating salivation and
keeping the throat moist in case of a dry cough.

And you shouldn’t

Rta: Cold drinks. For this you can choose to drink your usual drinks without ice, at least until
your recovery.
 I feel very
tired all the
time.

Fuente: SENA

If you feel tired, you should

Rta: You can start a fatigue journal to help identify the usual times during the
day when you feel most or least tired.
Exercise regularly, try to avoid long naps (more than 30 minutes) late in the
day and if you smoke quit.

And you shouldn’t

Rta: Drinking caffeinated beverages like soda, tea, or coffee late in the day can keep you
from getting a good night's sleep. You should limit the amount of caffeine you consume
during the day and avoid it in the evening. Drinking too much alcohol

I have fever
and a terrible
headache.

Fuente: SENA
If you have fever and headache, you should
Rta: Stay in bed and rest, stay hydrated, drink water, iced tea, or very diluted
juice to replace fluids you lose when sweating, but if you have a hard time
keeping fluids down, suck on ice chips.
Take off extra layers of clothing and blankets, unless you're having the chills.
Take warm baths or use cold compresses to make yourself more comfortable.

And you shouldn’t

Rta: Do not self-medicate, you should not cover the patient even if he has chills, you do not
have to increase the room temperature or put the air conditioning on.

I have a sore
throat.

Fuente: SENA

If you have a sore throat, you must

Rta: Gargle with salt water, a little honey will do you good, stay hydrated.

And you shouldn’t

Rta: Never self-medicate unless you know about it, you have to avoid mint,
eucalyptus, menthol and its derivatives as well as licorice. It is better to eat
foods that promote the secretion of saliva, such as citrus fruits, or that soften,
such as honey ”, he advises.
When you finish your work, send the file to your instructor through the platform
as follows:

1. Click the Activity 2 button on the main menu and then Evidence: Health
solutions.
2. Click the "Ver Evidencia" button.
3. Attach the file which must be previously saved on the computer.
4. Leave a comment to the instructor (optional).
Una vez finalice la evidencia envíe al instructor el archivo a través de la
plataforma, así:

1. Dé clic en el botón Activity 2 en el menú principal y luego en Evidence:

Health solutions.
2. Clic en el botón "Ver Evidencia".
3. Adjuntar el archivo el cual debe estar previamente guardado en el equipo.
4. Dejar un comentario al instructor (opcional).

Note: This evidence is an individual activity. Remember to check the learning

guide in order to know if you have done all the assigned activities, know how to
develop them and deliver them correctly.

Nota: Esta evidencia es de carácter individual. Recuerde revisar la guía de

aprendizaje con el fin de verificar que ha realizado todas las actividades
propuestas, saber cómo desarrollarlas y entregarlas correctamente.

Criterios de evaluación
 Usa vocabulario relacionado con una vida sana teniendo en cuenta la
estructura de los verbos modales should, must y el semi-modal have to en
el contexto requerido.

 Comparte información respecto a enfermedades y tratamientos médicos

teniendo en cuenta el vocabulario requerido y la estructura de los verbos
modales should, must y el semi-modal have to.