Final exam Flashcards
Normal Blood pressure
120/80
Major risk factors of CVD
tobacco use, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, physical inactivity, obesity,diabetes, heredity, aging, gender,ethnicity, inflammation
cardiovascular disease
the collective term for various diseases of the heart and blood vessels
dietary rec. to improve heart health
folic acid, vitamin B-6, and vitamin B-12, calcium, vitamin D. soy protein, healthy carbohydrates, reduce calorie intake
angiogram
a picture of the arterial system taken after injecting a dye that is opaque to x-rays
ECG
electrocardiography
Stroke
imbedded blood supply to some part of the brain resulting in the destruction of brain cells; also called a cerebravascular accident (CVA)
breast cancer risk factors
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.
dietary factors impacting cancer risk
dietary fat and meat, alcohol, fried foods, fiber, fruits and vegetables,
what is lymphoma?
a tumor origination from lymphatic tissue
What is carcinoma?
cancer that originates in epithelial tissue (skin,glands,and lining of internal organs)
What is sarcoma?
cancer arising from bone, cartilage ,or striated muscle
most dangerous type of skin cancer
melanoma
What is neoplasm?
it is a tumor
What is a tumor?
a mass of tissue that serves no physiological purpose
What is cancer?
is the abnormal,uncontrolled multiplication of cells
What is carcinogen?
viruses and sun UV rays, synthetic substances that show up occasionally in the general environment
largest component of household trash?
paper products
Air quality index (what does it measure and what is the range?)
it measures carbon monoxide, sulfur dioxide, nitrogen dioxide,particular matter, and ground-level ozone. The range is from 0 to 500.
greenhouse gas
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)
health threat association with PCBs
cancer and damage to the central nervous systems
leading cause of weather related deaths
people not being prepared
UV rating considered hazardous for skin protection
all is considered hazardous
strategies to reduce air pollution
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
measures to prevent, or delay or lessen effects of aging
challenge your mind, eat healthy, don’t drink to much, dont take advantage of medications, don’t smoke, schedule physical examinations, reduce stress.
social changes of aging
retirement and free time
what is presbyopia?
gradual decline in the ability to focus on objects close to them
What is glaucoma?
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
what is arthritis?
inflammation and swelling of a joint or joints, causing pain and swelling.
physical activity impact on aging
hearing loss, vision, arthritis
clinical death
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
ways to make end of life medical decisions
physician-assisted suicide, spouse makes the decision, complete an advance directive,
main concern of osteoporosis
the loss of bone density
What is dementia?
deterioration of mental functioning (including memory, concentration, and judgement) resulting from a brain disorder;often accompanied by emotional disturbances and personality changes
what is alzheimers?
loss of memory
social security
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
what % of motor vehicle accidents occur within 25 miles of home?
75 percent
examples of repetitive strain injuries
typing or writing for long periods of time, golfers elbow, tennis elbow, blackberry thumb.
gender risk of violence
men are more likely to be violent then women and go to more extreme levels
most common fatal home injury
falling
proper lifting techniques
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
heimlich maneuver
a maneuver developed by Henry J. Heimlich, M.D., to help force an obstruction from the airway
tips for staying safe on campus
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
automated external defibrator
monitor the hearts rhythm
examples of hate crimes, collective violence
KKK, neo-nazi groups
chernobyl heart
heart that was affected by radiation
implementations OSU has in place to help protect students
Reverse 911
Public address system
Response training
Behavioral consultation team
What is environmental health?
the collective interactions of humans with the environment and the short-term and long-term health consequences of those interactions
