You should preform a self exam at least once a month
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What is an autoimmune disease?
A disease in which the body attacks itself
100
The cardiovascular system is made up of what and what?
The heart and vessels
100
Define cardiac arrest.
Cardiac arrest is when the heart stops beating, blood is no longer pumped through the body and cells die because they are starved for oxygen
200
Define benign
Noncancerous
200
What are two recommendations for applying sunscreen?
Wear at least SPF 30, reapply every 2 (or so) hours, choose a broad spectrum sunscreen, apply 30 minutes before sun exposure.
200
What is a glucose tolerance test?
An individual is given a highly sugary drink and then their urine or blood is tested to determine how well their body cells are absorbing the sugars at given times after ingestion
200
List three factors that contribute to atherosclerosis.
Having diabetes, lack of exercise, high cholesterol levels, poor diet, smoking, high blood pressure, family history, obesity.
200
What is a heart attack?
One or more coronary arteries that supply blood to the heart become blocked
300
Define carcinogen and give an example
A cancer causing substance (smoking, tanning, radiation, etc)
300
Name 3 warning signs of melanoma.
Having moles that are not symmetrical, borders that are uneven/jagged, colors that are unnatural or a mixing of colors, having a diameter larger than a pencil eraser, or a changing in the appearance of any moles
300
What are some key treatments of Types 1 and 2 diabetes?
How does atherosclerosis effect blood pressure and the heart?
Atherosclerosis is a thickening of the artery walls, so it makes it harder for the blood to pump through these arteries, forcing the heart to work harder and raising the blood pressure levels
300
What is the purpose of CPR?
To circulate the persons oxygen rich throughout their body until paramedics arrive or an AED is available
400
What does it mean when a tumor has metastasized?
The cancer cells have spread to other organs and parts of the body
400
What is UVA radiation?
UVA radiation is absorbed by deeper layers of the skin (dermis) and causes more damage, including wrinkles
400
What are 4 key symptoms of Type 1 and 2 diabetes?
Wounds that won't heal, extreme thirst, blurred vision, frequent urination (both), sudden weight loss and quick onset (Type 1) and slow onset (type 2)
400
What is HDL?
Healthy cholesterol that removes plaque from artery walls
400
What is the purpose of an AED?
An AED is used to deliver a shock and momentarily stop the patients heart and reset it to a regular rhythm of beating
500
What is a biopsy?
A biopsy is a process in which a doctor removes a small piece of tissue for examination to determine whether or not it is cancerous
500
What is UVB radiation?
UVA radiation causes the skin to burn and blister, and is only absorbed by the top layer of skin (epidermis)
500
What are the differences between Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes?
Type 1 diabetes normally effects those under the age of 20, and is when the pancreas does not produce insulin. Type 2 typically effects those aged 45-65, and is when the pancreas produces insulin, but the body cells do not respond to it
500
What is LDL?
Bad cholesterol that sticks to artery walls
500
What are the steps to take for a witnessed collapse?
First, you check to see whether the scene is safe. Then, you gently tap the persons shoulder and ask "are you okay?" And if they don't respond have someone call 911 and get an AED. Then you begin chest compressions and do not stop until the AED is ready or paramedics arrive