Health Chapter 5-6 Flashcards
severe bleeding
hemorrhage
violent, involuntary muscle contraction
convulsion
occurs if a person’s blood pressure drops too low
shock
occurs when a bone is forced out of its normal position at a joint
dislocation
CPR stands for _____
cardiopulmonary resuscitation
medical treatment used if a person stops breathing or if they have no pulse
CPR
combines artificial respiration with chest compressions
CPR
stopping of the heart
cardiac arrest
most common cause of cardiac arrest
heart attack
immediate medical attention given to a victim of an injury or sudden illness
first aid
viral disease transmitted through the saliva of diseased animals
rabies
treats eye diseases and disorders
ophthalmologist
when checking an unconscious victim for life-threatening conditions, you should check for _____, _____, and _____
blocked airway, no breathing, and severe bleeding
which burns require emergency medical attention?
third-degree burns
loss of consciousness, difficulty breathing, and head or spinal injuries are _______
medical emergencies
true or false: first/second degree burns, dislocations, strains and sprains are medical non-emergency conditions
true
means “blood”
hema- , hemo-
a temporary loss of consciousness usually caused by too little blood flowing to the brain
fainting
true or false: if someone has a nosebleed, they should sit down and tilt their head forward slightly and pinch the soft part of their nose for 10 minutes, and place cold, wet compresses on the bridge of their nose
true
treatment for sprains or strains
Rest, Immobilize, Cold, Elevate (RICE)
treatment for frostbite
remove wet/tight clothing; place area in WARM water; loosely apply sterile bandages; check for shock and monitor breathing
organisms such as bacteria, fungi, protozoa, and viruses that cause disease
pathogens
a condition in which capillaries become larger to allow more blood to reach the affected area
inflammation
a condition that causes tissues to be red, swollen, and tender
inflammation
tissue fluid that entered lymph capillaries
lymph
tiny capsule of genetic information that can reprogram a living cell to produce new virus particles instead of the cell’s normal products
virus
animal that transmits infection
vector
condition of resistance to a particular disease or pathogen
immunity
substance that stimulates your immune system with weakened or dead pathogens
vaccine
substances produced by bacteria, molds, and other organisms that stop the growth of bacteria
antibiotics
disease that is severe but only lasts a short time or occurs suddenly is described as _____
acute
disease that lasts for a long time or tends to recur often is described as _______
chronic
diseases that are caused by invading pathogens such as bacteria, viruses, or fungi
infectious
diseases that result from aging, malnutrition, hormonal imbalances, genetic or developmental problems, or malfunctioning organs or systems
noninfectious
strep throat, tonsillitis, conjunctivitis (pink eye), diphtheria, scarlet fever, cholera, bubonic plague, syphilis, and leprosy are examples of ___________
infectious diseases
common cold, influenza, cold sores, chickenpox, “mono,” measles, mumps, polio, and some forms of hepatitis are examples of _________
infectious diseases
tuberculosis, pneumonia, influenza, and typhoid are examples of _________
noninfectious diseases
most common degenerative disease in industrialized nations
cardiovascular disease (CVD)
osteoporosis, dementia, Parkinson’s disease, Down’s syndrome, sickle-cell anemia, Lou Gehrig’s disease, and diabetes mellitus are examples of ________
noninfectious diseases
infectious diseases that can spread from person to person
communicable
infectious diseases that cannot spread from person to person
noncommunicable
most important components of your immune system
leukocytes (white blood cells)
act as the “soldiers” of your immune system
leukocytes
small, bean-shaped organs in the lymphatic system that contain leukocytes
lymph nodes
the body’s largest lymph organ
spleen
the most common form of immunological disease
allergies
treats diseases and disorders of the cardiovascular system
cardiologist
treats cancers
oncologist
treats diseases and disorders of the endocrine system
endocrinologist
