Mod 4

Question 1

The brain needs two things to survive

Answer 1

Glucose and oxygen

Question 2

Is necessary for glucose to enter the cells for metabolism

Answer 2

Insulin

Question 3

Produces and stores two hormones that play a major role in glucose metabolism

Answer 3

Pancreas

Question 4

In a person without diabetes, the pancreas stores and secretes insulin and glucagon in response to the

Answer 4

Level of glucose in the blood

Question 5

When a person eats, the level of glucose in his or her blood

Answer 5

Rises

Question 6

If a hungry individual skips or delays a meal, a message is sent to the pancreas to secrete

Answer 6

Glucagon

Question 7

Is a state in which the blood glucose level is above normal

Answer 7

Hyperglycemia

Question 8

Is a state in which the blood glucose level is below normal

Answer 8

Hypoglycemia

Question 9

Can develop if a person with diabetes takes his or her medications (pills or insulin) as prescribed but fails to eat enough food

Answer 9

Hypoglycemia

Question 10

Normal blood glucose level is between

Answer 10

80 and 120 mg

Question 11

“Type of medical emergency “ conditions , asthma, emphysema,chronic bronchitis

Answer 11

Respiratory

Question 12

Type of medical emergency. Conditions, heart attack (myocardial infarction), congestive heart failure

Answer 12

Cardiovascular

Question 13

Type of emergency. Conditions, seizure,stroke,syncope

Answer 13

Neurologic

Question 14

Type of medical emergency. Conditions, appendicitis,diverticulitis,pancreatitis

Answer 14

Gastrointestinal

Question 15

Type of medical condition. Conditions, kidney stones, bladder infection

Answer 15

Urologic

Question 16

Type of medical emergency. Conditions, diabetes mellitus

Answer 16

Endocrine

Question 17

Type of medical emergency. Conditions , sickle cell disease , hemophilia

Answer 17

Hematologic

Question 18

Type of medical emergency. Conditions, anaphylactic reaction(sever allergy to bee stings,food,or other substances)

Answer 18

Immunologic

Question 19

Type of medical emergency. Conditions, substance abuse;food,plant,or chemical poisoning

Answer 19

Toxicologic

Question 20

Type of medical emergency. Conditions, alzheimer disease,schizophrenia,depression,suicide

Answer 20

Behavioral

Question 21

Type of medical emergency. Conditions, vaginal bleeding, sexually transmitted disease, pelvic inflammatory disease,ectopic pregnancy

Answer 21

Gynecologic

Question 22

Is medical condition caused by growth and spread of small,harmful organisms within the body

Answer 22

Infectious disease

Question 23

Is a disease that can be spread from one person or species to another

Answer 23

Communicable disease

Question 24

This hepatitis is transmitted orally through oral or fecal communication

Answer 24

Hepatitis A

Question 25

This hepatitis are transmitted through vehicles other than food or water. These organisms may enter the body through a transfusion or needle stick with infected blood

Answer 25

Hepatitis B and C

Question 26

is an inflammation of the meningeal coverings of the brain and spinal cord. Patients will have signs and symptoms such as fever, headache, stiff neck, and altered mental sta-tus. It is an uncommon but very frightening infectious disease. can be caused by viruses or bacteria, most of which are not contagious.

Answer 26

Meningitis

Question 27

one form of men-ingitis, however, is highly contagious. is an inflammation of the meningeal coverings of the brain and spinal cord. The bacteria that cause ——can be spread by the exchange of respiratory secretions through coughing and sneezing. The effects are lethal in some cases. Victims who survive can be left with brain damage, hearing loss, or learning disabilities.

Answer 27

Meningococcal meningitis

Question 28

is a chronic disease that usually strikes the lungs. Disease that occurs shortly after infection is called primary _____ Except in infants, this infection is not usually serious. After the primary infection, the tubercle bacillus is rendered dormant by the patient’s immune system.

Answer 28

Tuberculosis

Question 29

, also called pertussis, is an airborne disease caused by bacteria that mostly affects children younger than 6 years. Signs and symptoms include fever and a “whoop” sound that occurs when the patient tries to inhale after a coughing attack.
The best way to prevent infection from whooping cough is to be vaccinated with a diphtheria, tet-anus, and pertussis vaccine (DTaP). Providers who have previously had this vaccine should make sure they are up-to-date with a booster.

Answer 29

Whooping cough

Question 30

is a bacterium that causes infections and is resistant to many antibiotics. In health care settings, is believed to be transmitted from patient to patient via unwashed hands of health care providers.
Studies have shown that 5% to 15% of health care providers carry in their nares. Up to 65% of people presenting with hand infections from the community have

Answer 30

Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA)

Question 31

The respiratory system consists of the structures of the body that contribute to the breathing process.These structures include the ___and the nerves from the brain and spinal cord to those muscles.

Answer 31

diaphragm, the muscles of the chest wall, the accessory muscles of breathing,

Question 32

The upper airway consists of all anatomic airway structures above the level of the vocal cords.
These include____. Air enters the upper airway through the nose and mouth,

Answer 32

the nose, mouth, jaw, oral cavity. pharynx, and larynx

Question 33

The principal function of the lungs is___, which is the exchange of oxygen and carbon diox-ide.

Answer 33

respiration

Question 34

To reach the lower airways, air travels through the trachea into each lung, first passing through the____, then on to the____, and finally into the alveoli.

Answer 34

left and right main stem bronchus (larger airways),

bronchioles (smaller airways),