Non Communicable Diseases

Question 1

The normal blood pressure is

Answer 1

Systolic 120-139

Diastolic 70-89

Question 2

Complications of Diabetes mellitus include

Answer 2

Hypertension; eye damage; delayed wound healing, altered consciousness; amputation; stroke

Question 3

Normal BMi ranges within, overweight is….., Obesity is……

Answer 3

Normal 18.5-24.9
Overweight 25-29.9
Obesity >30

Question 4

The instrument for measuring blood pressure is

Answer 4

Sphygomanometer

Question 5

Complications of hypertension include

Answer 5

Eye damage, stroke, renal failure, heart failure

Question 6

Baron disease due to disturbance in blood supply to the brain cells is

Answer 6

Stroke

Question 7

Sequelae of stroke include

Answer 7

Dementia, epilepsy, intractable pain, parkinsonism

Question 8

Deterioration of intellectual functions and cognitive skills leading to inability to perform activities in an alert state is

Answer 8

Dementia

Question 9

Typical complaints of dementic patients include

Answer 9

Confusion, learning difficulties, bad judgement

Question 10

Late stage dementia challenges include

Answer 10

Confinement to a wheel chair
Incontinence
Getting lost
Inability to eat or walk independently
Non-recognition of relatives, friend

Question 11

The leading cause of death in the world is

Answer 11

Cancer