CHAPTER #3- Health History

Question 1

List at least 5 Cardiac Risk Factors.

Answer 1

1. Age (men over 45 / women over 55).
2. Family History - heart problems prior to 55
3. High Blood Pressure - Greater or equal to 140/90
4. Diabetes - the bodies inability to use insulin for sugar metabolism is impaired and unable to utilize sugar properly to sustain muscle function.
5. Cholesterol Level - 200 or greater
6. Obesity - BMI is 30% or higher.

Question 2

List at least 3 signs and symptoms of Cardiopulmonary disease?

Answer 2

1. Chest Pains
2. Dizziness
3. Shortness of Breath

Question 3

What are the 3 Risk Stratifications

Answer 3

1. Apparently Healthy (AH) -

Individuals who are asymptomatic and apparently healthy with no more than one major coronary risk factor

2. Increased Risk (IR) -

Individuals who have signs or symptoms suggestive of possible cardiopul- monary or metabolic disease and/or two or more major coronary risk factors

3. Known Disease (KD) -

Individuals with known cardiac, pulmonary, or metabolic disease.