Blood Pressure
What is the acronym for Blood Pressure?
BP
What is a fomite?
Inanimate object with pathogens
What are the two parts of mental health?
Emotional and Mental
List 2 health systems that are affected by alcohol
Nervous system
cardiovascular system
excretory system
digestive system
Where does the blood pressure cuff go on the arm?
Above the elbow
What is a zoonotic disease?
Disease that spreads from animals to humans.
What is self esteem
Self esteem is how someone feels about themselves
How many stages of alcoholism are there?
3 stages
Name 2 pulses that are used when taking blood pressure.
Radial and Ulnar
What is the medical term for high blood pressure
hypertension
List 3 things that can be done when you are anxious.
Write things out
look at sensory things in the environment
Listen to music
do a mindless activity such as a puzzle
List 3 short term effects of marijuana
slower reaction time
memory problems
Increased fatigue
paranoia
Where is the radial pulse?
On the inside of the wrist by the thumb.
What is the medical term for heart attack?
Myocardial Infarction
List 3 healthy coping skills
journaling
exercise
talking to friends and family
What are the two most studied cannabinoids
THC
CBD
Where is the ulnar pulse?
Pinky side in crook of elbow
What is the cuff called in a blood pressure cuff.
Sphygmomanometer
List the 5 parts of Maslow's Hierarchy of needs
Physical Needs
Safety
Belonging
Esteem
Self Actualization
What is an opioid?
Medication that comes from poppy seeds that are used to treat severe pain. They are highly addictive and overdose is very likely when abusing or misusing these drugs.