Health & Wellness
BMI, a calculation that estimates how much body fat a person has based on his or her weight and height. What is the acronym?
Body Mass Index
What does a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) do?
A Certified Nursing Assistant, or Certified Nursing Aide, is responsible for supporting medical staff in administering care to patients with various injuries, illnesses or disabilities. Their duties include helping patients bathe and maintain proper hygiene, feeding patients or ensuring they take their medication and assessing their patients’ vital signs to notify staff of any changes.
How can you turn negative energy (anxiety, depression, etc) into positive energy?
Potassium.
K
What does Cardio mean?
Heart
According to most medical journals, teens need how many hours of sleep each night? (Give a range)
8 1/2 to 9
What degree should an RN obtain after they get their 2-year associate degree in nursing?
Bachelor's Degree in Nursing- Can only be obtained through a University.
_________ are abnormal immune system reactions to things that are typically harmless to most people. When children or adults experience this, their immune system mistakenly believes that this substance is harmful to their body.
Allergies
True or false- A low-fat diet is considered a healthy diet.
False. Low-fat foods often contain a lot of sugar.
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The following are the most common _________: -anorexia nervosa -bulimia nervosa (usually called simply "anorexia" and "bulimia")
Eating Disorders
If a pore gets clogged up and closes but bulges out from the skin, you're left with a whitehead. If a pore gets clogged up but stays open, the top surface can darken and you're left with a blackhead. Sometimes the wall of the pore opens, allowing sebum, bacteria, and dead skin cells to make their way under the skin — and you're left with a small, red bump called a pimple.
Acne
This vitamin is thought to help prevent colds and this vitamin helps your body to absorb calcium.
Vitamin C and What is Vitamin D
These blood cells fight off infection.
White blood cell (WBC)
When bacteria or viruses get into a person's digestive system, the body reacts by trying to rid itself of the infection usually through these two methods:
Vomiting or diarrhea
What is the difference between LPN and RN?
Length of school and scope of practice
A lung condition that causes difficulty breathing. It's a common condition. Lots of people have this, from young kids to the elderly.
Asthma
How many slices of bread are in one bagel?
4 slices of bread
How long does a red blood cell live in your body?
120 days
How long is the long intestine (measured in feet)?
Approximately 6 feet long
Medical Assistants (MA) work primarily in this type of healthcare setting.
Clinic
Not only do they work together, they also work with the brain, muscles, and nerves to produce complicated images and messages. And they constantly adapt to the changing environment — for example, they are able to adjust so that we can easily move around in a nearly dark room or bright sunlight.
Eyes
Diabetes-
Type 1
Type 2
True or false- Alcohol consumption helps you to fall asleep.
False. Alcohol turns into a stimulant after it is metabolized in the body.