Community & Careers
This is the only tribal college in Alaska
Ilisagvik College
This vital sign assesses the number of breaths a person takes per minute
Respiration Rate
This vessel carries blood away from the heart
Artery
This practice can reduce the spread of illnesses by up to 50%.
Handwashing
Cardio relates to what organ?
The heart
What program in Alaska trains local people to provide primary care in rural villages?
Community Health Aid Program
This instrument is used to measure blood pressure
sphygmomanometer
This is the longest bone in the body.
Femur
This is the leading cause of death in Alaska
Heart Disease
The study of disease is known as what?
Pathology
What kind of services does the Wellness Center in Utqiaġvik provide to support community health?
Immunizations and other public health concerns
This is considered a 'normal' blood pressure.
120/80
Flat bone
Uncontrolled cell growth that can affect any part of the body is referred to this.
Cancer
In medical terms, a fast heart rate is called what?
Tachycardia
This medication is used to rapidly reverse an opioid overdose
Narcan (naloxone)
What is the most accurate method for taking a temperature?
Rectal
These types of mucles are found in the digestive system.
Smooth muscles
Age, family history, head injuries are often associated with this disease
Alzheimer’s Disease
A collapsed lung may be described as a this.
Pneumothorax
What is the minimum education you would need to be a public health nurse in Alaska
Bachelor's degree in nursing
This pressure is the force of the blood flow when blood is pumped out of the heart.
Systolic Pressure
100,000
This student organization provides opportunities for leadership development, hands-on skill-building through competitions, and community service to help prepare future healthcare professionals
HOSA
Cardiomyopathy is what?
Disease of the heart (muscle)