Know your Numbers
What is a normal blood pressure?
Any numbers around 120/80
How many times a year should someone recieve a annual health physical?
Once a Year
How many hours of sleep does the body need a night?
What are signs of an allergic reaction to a medication?
1. Swelling of the lips
2. Inability to breath or swallow
3. Hives or a rash on body
4. All of the above
D. All of the above
What are signs and symptoms of worsening mental health?
1. Anxiousness/Increased Anxiety or excessive worrying
2. Feeling down, upset, alone, or negative
3. Crying ecessively or having extreme or uncontrollable high's and low's
4. Thoughts of suicide, feeling like you want to leave the world or be better of dead.
5. Withdrawing from substance use or medications
5. All of the above
5. All of the above
What is a normal blood sugar?
70-100 if someone has not eaten
<150 up to 2 hours after eating
How many times a year should someone recieve a dental exam?
Twice a year = Once every 6 months
How much exercise does the human body need a day?
Atleast 45-60 mins daily
What medication is administered to reverse an opioid overdose?
Narcan
What are healthy coping skills for mental health?
1. Drawing or Reading
2. Physical Activity or Meditation
3. Listening to music
4. Seeking support (Neighborhood Health, Therapy, Psychatrist, Medical Treatment)
5. All of the Above
5. All of the above
What is a normal A1C?
<5.7
A1C is a test to diagnose diabetes and it measures the average blood sugar in the human body over the last several months.
At what age should a female obtain a pap smear?
Starting at age 21 and it should be tested once every three years
A pap smear tests for cervical cancer. Neighborhood Health can help refer patients to obtain a pap smear.
How much water does the body need a day?
Between 2-3 Liters or 11-15 cups a day
When should someone take their medications?
How they are directed on the medication bottles or how they are written on their prescription medication.
Neighborhood Health helps with medication administration education and medication organization.
What type of plan should be created for a mental health crisis?
A safety plan
Neighborhood Health can help support the creation of this plan
What are the normal numbers for LDL & HDL? (Cholesterol)
LDL <100 (good cholestrol)
HDL <100 (bad cholestrol)
Cholesterol should be tested once a year
At what age should a mammogram be obtained?
Starting at age 40 and continuing annually. A mammogram tests the breasts for breast cancer.
Neighborhood Health can help refer patients to obtain a mammogram.
How many calories should the average human consume a day?
1,600-2,500 a day = 3 meals a day
When should I call my doctor for medication refills?
Atleast 3-7 days before a medication is out
What is #1 concern for stopping any psychaitric medication cold turkey?
1. Risk for having suicidal thoughts
What is the normal heart rate range?
50-100
At what age should someone start obtaining a colonoscopy?
At age 45 and it should be done every 10 years. A colonoscopy tests for colon cancer.
85: this number is equvilant to the noise of busy traffic or a food blender.
What three types of medications should never be missed?
1. Blood Pressure or any type of cardiac
2. Psychiatric (Antidepresants, Stimulants etc.)
3. Diabetic (Insulin, Metaformin etc.)
What are the two phone numbers used to call for a mental health crisis?
988 or 211