Mod 4 Chronic Conditions

Question 1

Acute illness

Answer 1

An illness or disability that appears suddenly and last for a short period, usually less than 3 months

Question 2

Acute pain

Answer 2

Sudden pain due to injury, disease, trauma, or surgery, it generally lasts than 6 months

Question 3

Ambulation

Answer 3

The act of walking

Question 4

Chronic illness

Answer 4

Also known as persistent pain, pain that lasts longer than 6 months it may be constant or occur off and on

Question 5

Communicable disease

Answer 5

A disease that may be transmitted from one person to another directly or indirectly

Question 6

Dyspnea

Answer 6

Difficult, laboured or painful breathing

Question 7

Inflammation

Answer 7

Refers to the body’s process of fighting against things that harm it, such as infections, injuries, or toxins, in an attempt to heal itself. It can be acute or chronic

Question 8

Learned dependence

Answer 8

A situation in which a person thinks he or she has no control in performing an activity of daily living

Question 9

Physical impairment

Answer 9

Any disability that limits the physical function of the body

Question 10

Quality of life

Answer 10

The general well being of an individual. Standard indicators of the quality of life include not only wealth and employment, but also physical and mental health, education, recreation and leisure time, and social belonging

Question 11

UTI

Answer 11

An infection in the urinary system, kidneys, uterus, or bladder, usually caused by bacteria

Question 12

Urinary incontinence

Answer 12

Inability to control the passage of urine from the bladder, the loss of bladder control

Question 13

Osteoarthritis

Answer 13

Musculoskeletal system

Question 14

Epilepsy

Answer 14

Nervous system

Question 15

Parkinson’s disease

Answer 15

Nervous system

Question 16

Huntington’s disease

Answer 16

Nervous system

Question 17

Multiple sclerosis

Answer 17

Nervous system

Question 18

Coronary artery disease

Answer 18

Circulatory system

Question 19

Congestive heart failure

Answer 19

Circulatory system

Question 20

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

Answer 20

Respiratory system

Question 21

Urinary track infection

Answer 21

Urinary system

Question 22

Diabetes

Answer 22

Respiratory system

Question 23

This type of arthritis occurs with aging. Joint injury and obesity are other causes

Answer 23

Osteoarthritis

Question 24

List the causes of osteoporosis

Answer 24

• lack of estrogen after menopause
• lack of dietary calcium
  -smoking
  -high alcohol intake
  -lack of exercise
  -prolonged bed rest and immobility

Question 25

List common causes of spinal cord injuries

Answer 25

• motor vehicle accidents
  -workplace accidents
  -falls
  -sports injuries

Question 26

List the 2 disorders grouped under COPD

Answer 26

• chronic bronchitis
  -emphysema

Question 27

List 5 warning signs of a stroke

Answer 27

-weakness
-trouble speaking
-vision problems
-headache
-dizziness

Question 28

List the risk factors for coronary artery disease (CAD)

Answer 28

-hypertension
-high blood cholesterol
-lifestyle factors
-uncontrolled diabetes
-age
-gender
-family history of CAD

Question 29

Heart failure or congestive heart failure occurs when:

Answer 29

the heart cannot pump blood normally

Question 30

List the main methods of AIDS transmitted

Answer 30

• unprotected sex with an infected person
  -needle sharing
  -HIV infected mothers
  -infected body fluids coming in direct contact with broken skin;needle stick injuries

Question 31

Stroke is another word for which disorder:

Answer 31

Cerebral vascular accident

Question 32

Which chronic condition is a disorder in which the body cannot produce or use insulin properly?

Answer 32

Diabetes

Question 33

Which chronic condition is a communicable disease?

Answer 33

AIDS

Question 34

Which chronic condition is associated with the client having a seizure?

Answer 34

Epilepsy

Question 35

What is the most common cause of COPD?

Answer 35

Smoking

Question 36

Which method could the HCA use to minimize learned dependence in the client?

Answer 36

Encourage the client to do as much as possible of his own care independently

Question 37

Identify an emotional effect of chronic pain:

Answer 37

Depression