Systems
The brain and spinal chord are parts of which system?
The Nervous system
When symptoms get worse = "relapses". When symptoms improve or disappear = "remissions". Which disease has relapses and remissions?
Multiple Sclerosis (scars), the covering around nerve cells becomes stiff and tough.
What are the vital signs?
Temperature, pulse, respiration, blood pressure
%DV
Per cent of daily value
The stomach, intestines, and gallbladder are parts of what system?
The Digestive system
What is my name?
involuntary shaking of particular parts of the body (tremor), slow movement, stiff and inflexible muscles
Parkinson's disease, effects 1 in 500 people
What are 2 symptoms of Seasonal Allergies?
itchy, watery eyes, running nose,
What are the 3 macro-nutrients?
Carbohydrates, proteins, and fats
Communicable diseases are spread by m________. How are m___ transmitted? (List 3 out of 5)
a) microbes or micro-organisms
b) direct contact, indirect contact, airborne transmission, vehicle transmission, vector transmission
What are risk factors of developing Alzheimer's disease? (name 2)
age, family history, head injuries, smoking, obesity, diabetes, high BP, and high cholesterol
What are 3 ways we assess pain?
type of pain, intensity, onset (beginning), duration, what makes it worse or better, associated symptoms, radiation
prescription
Rx
What are 2 important minerals?
calcium, iron,
Electrolytes: magnesium, sodium, potassium
What are the main parts of the Respiratory system from largest to smallest?
Trachea, bronchial tubes, bronchioles, alveoli
What is a complication (danger) of hypertension?
stroke, blurred/double vision OR shortness of breath
Stroke
blurred vision and shortness of breath are symptoms
Wheezing is a symptom of asthma. What is wheezing?
noise from the chest caused by shortness of breath
refills
ref
What vitamin do people living in Canada need to supplement?
Vitamin D: helps to regulate the amount of calcium and phosphate in the body, important for bone, teeth and muscle health.
What are 3 parts of the Integumentary system?
skin, hair, nails,
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a common respiratory disease. What is the primary etiology? (Hint: It's a lifestyle choice.)
smoking
When do you call 911?
unconscious, bleeding, chest pains, need help
On a nutrition label, carbohydrates are broken down into 2 categories. What are they?
Fibre and sugars