Chapter 3: Techniques of measuring the parameters of body health

Question 1

what are the 4 types of thermometers

Answer 1

1) clinical thermometer
2) laboratory thermometer
3) rectal thermometer
4) infrared thermometer

Question 2

factors that can cause body temperature to be above normal reading

Answer 2

1) infection
- bacteria/virus
2) exposed to extreme heat conditions
- heat stroke and extreme sunburn
3)exercise
- heavy exercise

Question 3

factor that affect the pulse rate

Answer 3

1) gender
2) age
3) physical activities

Question 4

name the devices used to measure blood pressure

Answer 4

1) manual sphygmomanometer
2) digital sphygmomanometer

Question 5

blood pressure symbol

Answer 5

mmHg

Question 6

2 types of blood pressure

Answer 6

1) systolic pressure
2) diastolic pressure

Question 7

the classification of blood pressure
110 - 120 / 70-80 mmHg

Answer 7

optimum

Question 8

the classification of blood pressure
optimum

Answer 8

110 - 120 / 70-80 mmHg

Question 9

the classification of blood pressure
120-129 / 80-84 mmHg

Answer 9

normal

Question 10

the classification of blood pressure
130-139 / 85-89

Answer 10

at risk

Question 11

the classification of blood pressure
140-159 / 90-99

Answer 11

high blood pressure level 1

Question 12

the classification of blood pressure
160-179 / 100-109

Answer 12

high blood pressure level 2

Question 13

the classification of blood pressure
> 180 / >110

Answer 13

high blood pressure level 3

Question 14

the classification of blood pressure for normal

Answer 14

120-129 / 80-84 mmHg

Question 15

formula for BMI

Answer 15

body mass (KG) / height2 (m2)

Question 16

BMI Underweight mass

Answer 16

< 18.5

Question 17

BMI Ideal body mass

Answer 17

18.5- 24.9

Question 18

BMI Overweight body mass

Answer 18

25 - 29.9

Question 19

BMI Obese

Answer 19

> 30

Question 20

Ways to increase body mass

Answer 20

1) practice a healthy and balanced diet
2) eat at regular times
3) eat more nutritious foods

Question 21

Ways to lose body mass

Answer 21

1) set a target
2) monitor and record your body mass every week
3) practise a healthy and weel balanced diet
4) reduce food that are high in sugar and fats
5) exercise