Disease

Ch 12

100

Diseases caused by living organisms; CAN be passed from person to person, animal or object.

Infectious/Communicable

200

Diseases CANNOT be passed from person to person. More likely caused by neglect of the body or other factors.

Non-communicable/Lifestyle

300

What are the 2 different forms of disease transmission

Direct and Indirect

400

List the 5 pathogens

Bacteria, virus, protozoa, fungi, worms

500

What are the 3 stages of infection (think covid ex.)

Incubation, Clinical, Convalescent

Ch 14

100

What is the leading cause of death in the US

Heart Disease

200

Lifestyle Risk Factors (at least 3)

Tobacco use, Poor diet, lack of physical activity

300

What is hypertension

High blood pressure

400

Heart Attack warning signs

• pain in chest

• lightheadedness, nausea or vomiting

• Jaw, neck or back pain
• pain in the arm or shoulder 

• shortness of breath

500

What does BE FAST stand for

• Balance off

• Eyes-vision changes

• Face drooping

• Arm weakness

• Speech difficulty

• Time to call 911
  
  
  

Cancer

100

Define cancer

a mass of abnormally growing cells that spread and cause illness that cause death 

200

What does Metastasize mean

spreads to different place in the body

300

Risk factors for cancer

• Genetics

• Environment-Exposure to carcinogens increases the risk of cancer (sun)

• Infectious microorganisms-viruses

400

Cancer treatments (list 3)

• surgery

• chemo

• radiation therapy

• immunotherapy

• hormone therapy

500

LIST CAUTIONS

• C-Change in bowel  or bladder habits 

• A-A sore that won’t heal 

• U-Unusual bleeding or discharge 

• T-Thickening or lump

• I-Indigestion or difficulty swallowing

O-Obvious change in wart or birthmark