Strokes
Vaccines
Nutrition & Physical Activity
Diabetes
Misc.
100
What is an ischemic stroke?
A formation of a blood clot in the brain
100
What vaccination do you get during the fall?
Flu shot
100
How many hours a day should a person do physical exercise?
30 minutes! (1/2 an hour)
100
What medication would an individual usually take for type 1 diabetes?
insulin
100
What is another word, other then pediatrist for a foot care specialist?
chiropodist
200
What is a hemorrhagic stroke?
a bursted aneurism or weakened blood vessel
200
What vaccination would an individual get at the age of 60 +?
Shingles vaccine
200
Name the 6 food groups
grains, vegetables, fruits, dairy, protein
200
what medication would an individual usually be prescribed for type 2 diabetes?
Metformin
200
All season tires are just as good as winter tires (True or False)
False
300
What is the risk factor for stroke in terms of gender?
Men are more likely to suffer from strokes
300
How is pertussis (whooping cough) transferred from person to person?
transferred from person to person through coughing and sneezing
300
How much water should an individual be drinking on a daily basis?
eight 8 ounce glasses
300
What does activity do to your blood glucose levels?
lowers blood glucose levels
300
[Cholesterol] - what fruit should you avoid while you are on Lipitor (the medication)
grapefruit
400
What is a sign of stroke in the arm leg or face?
Sudden weakness or numbness of face, arm and leg (usually on one side of the body
400
What is the most common side effect after receiving any vaccination
Redness, soreness and swelling at the site
400
Which food group do you need the most of?
grains and vegetables
400
What type of diabetes does obesity put an individual at risk for?
type 2 diabetes
400
What 3 things should an individual have in their emergency preparedness kit?
water (at least 2 litres), food (canned), first aid kit, crank or battery powered flashlight, crank or battery powered radio, cash in smaller bills, copy of your emergency plan and contact information, medications, infant formula, equipment for disabilities etc
500
What is the primary treatment for strokes? (home remedy)
aspirin
500
How many types of flu vaccinations are there?
2 - inactivated & activated
500
Name a physical activity that would be easy on your joints?
swimming and or aqua fit
500
What should an individual with diabetes ensure while practicing foot care?
- Dry your feet carefully, especially between your toes. - Wipe off excess lotion that is not absorbed. Don’t put lotion between your toes, as the excessive moisture can promote infection.
500
This raises bad cholesterol and lowers good cholesterol
trans fats
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