Final exam

Question 1

Normal Blood pressure

Answer 1

120/80

Question 2

Major risk factors of CVD

Answer 2

tobacco use, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, physical inactivity, obesity,diabetes, heredity, aging, gender,ethnicity, inflammation

Question 3

cardiovascular disease

Answer 3

the collective term for various diseases of the heart and blood vessels

Question 4

dietary rec. to improve heart health

Answer 4

folic acid, vitamin B-6, and vitamin B-12, calcium, vitamin D. soy protein, healthy carbohydrates, reduce calorie intake

Question 5

angiogram

Answer 5

a picture of the arterial system taken after injecting a dye that is opaque to x-rays

Question 6

ECG

Answer 6

electrocardiography

Question 7

Stroke

Answer 7

imbedded blood supply to some part of the brain resulting in the destruction of brain cells; also called a cerebravascular accident (CVA)

Question 8

breast cancer risk factors

Answer 8

genetics, early onset of menstruation, late onset of menopause, having no children or having a first child after age 30, current use of hormone replacement therapy, obesity, and alcohol use.

Question 9

dietary factors impacting cancer risk

Answer 9

dietary fat and meat, alcohol, fried foods, fiber, fruits and vegetables,

Question 10

what is lymphoma?

Answer 10

a tumor origination from lymphatic tissue

Question 11

What is carcinoma?

Answer 11

cancer that originates in epithelial tissue (skin,glands,and lining of internal organs)

Question 12

What is sarcoma?

Answer 12

cancer arising from bone, cartilage ,or striated muscle

Question 13

most dangerous type of skin cancer

Answer 13

melanoma

Question 14

What is neoplasm?

Answer 14

it is a tumor

Question 15

What is a tumor?

Answer 15

a mass of tissue that serves no physiological purpose

Question 16

What is cancer?

Answer 16

is the abnormal,uncontrolled multiplication of cells

Question 17

What is carcinogen?

Answer 17

viruses and sun UV rays, synthetic substances that show up occasionally in the general environment

Question 18

largest component of household trash?

Answer 18

paper products

Question 19

Air quality index (what does it measure and what is the range?)

Answer 19

it measures carbon monoxide, sulfur dioxide, nitrogen dioxide,particular matter, and ground-level ozone. The range is from 0 to 500.

Question 20

greenhouse gas

Answer 20

a gas( such as carbon dioxide) or vapor that traps infrared radiation instead of allowing it to escape through the atmosphere,resulting in a warming of the earth (the greenhouse effect)

Question 21

health threat association with PCBs

Answer 21

cancer and damage to the central nervous systems

Question 22

leading cause of weather related deaths

Answer 22

people not being prepared

Question 23

UV rating considered hazardous for skin protection

Answer 23

all is considered hazardous

Question 24

strategies to reduce air pollution

Answer 24

cut back on driving, keep car well maintained, replace incandescent bulbs with light-emitting diode, make sure your home is well insulated, plant and care for plants or trees, buy energy efficient appliances

Question 25

measures to prevent, or delay or lessen effects of aging

Answer 25

challenge your mind, eat healthy, don't drink to much, dont take advantage of medications, don't smoke, schedule physical examinations, reduce stress.

Question 26

social changes of aging

Answer 26

retirement and free time

Question 27

what is presbyopia?

Answer 27

gradual decline in the ability to focus on objects close to them

Question 28

What is glaucoma?

Answer 28

an increase in pressure in the eye due to fluid build up that can result in loss of side vision and, if left untreated, blindness

Question 29

what is arthritis?

Answer 29

inflammation and swelling of a joint or joints, causing pain and swelling.

Question 30

physical activity impact on aging

Answer 30

hearing loss, vision, arthritis

Question 31

clinical death

Answer 31

the medical term defining when there is no longer blood flow in the body (the heart has stopped beating) and breathing has ceased; sufficient to determine death in most cases

Question 32

ways to make end of life medical decisions

Answer 32

physician-assisted suicide, spouse makes the decision, complete an advance directive,

Question 33

main concern of osteoporosis

Answer 33

the loss of bone density

Question 34

What is dementia?

Answer 34

deterioration of mental functioning (including memory, concentration, and judgement) resulting from a brain disorder;often accompanied by emotional disturbances and personality changes

Question 35

what is alzheimers?

Answer 35

loss of memory

Question 36

social security

Answer 36

a government program that provides financial assistance to people who are unemployed, disabled, or retired(and over a certain age); financed through taxes on business and workers

Question 37

what % of motor vehicle accidents occur within 25 miles of home?

Answer 37

75 percent

Question 38

examples of repetitive strain injuries

Answer 38

typing or writing for long periods of time, golfers elbow, tennis elbow, blackberry thumb.

Question 39

gender risk of violence

Answer 39

men are more likely to be violent then women and go to more extreme levels

Question 40

most common fatal home injury

Answer 40

falling

Question 41

proper lifting techniques

Answer 41

avoid bending at the waist, bend at the knees and hips, place feet securely about shoulder-width apart; grip the object firmly, lift gradually with straight arms,keep the object close to the body, if you have to turn turn your whole body, put the object down gently, reversing the steps for lifting

Question 42

heimlich maneuver

Answer 42

a maneuver developed by Henry J. Heimlich, M.D., to help force an obstruction from the airway

Question 43

tips for staying safe on campus

Answer 43

don't travel alone at night, be familiar with well-lit and frequently traveled routes, park in well-lit areas, always have your keys ready, lock doors and windows of your dorm, don't prop open doors for non-residents, keep valuables locked up, be alert when using an ATM, stay alert

Question 44

automated external defibrator

Answer 44

monitor the hearts rhythm

Question 45

examples of hate crimes, collective violence

Answer 45

KKK, neo-nazi groups

Question 46

chernobyl heart

Answer 46

heart that was affected by radiation

Question 47

implementations OSU has in place to help protect students

Answer 47

Reverse 911 Public address system Response training Behavioral consultation team

Question 48

What is environmental health?

Answer 48

the collective interactions of humans with the environment and the short-term and long-term health consequences of those interactions