Infancy to young adulthood + Ageing Adult + Diagnostic Testing Flashcards
1
Q
Why is the population ageing?
A
Decline in fertility
Reduced mortality
Baby boom generation reaching in old age
2
Q
Acute Conditions
A
Severe or sudden onset
3
Q
Chronic Conditions
A
illnesses that last longer than three months and are not self-limiting
4
Q
SUDI
A
Sudden inexplainable death of infant
5
Q
NAI
A
Non accidental injury
6
Q
FTT
A
Failure to Thrive
7
Q
Why do diagnostic tests?
A
Confirm diagnosis
Screen or assess risk
Monitor disease progression + response to treatment
8
Q
True negative
A
Test says no TRUE
9
Q
False Positive
A
Test says yes FALSE
10
Q
False Negative
A
Test says no FALSE
11
Q
True Positive
A
Test says yes TRUE
