Test 3

Question 1

What are five heart attack warning signs for men?

Answer 1

• Chest pain/pressure that feels like “an elephant” is sitting on your chest
• Upper body pain or discomfort, including arm, left shoulder, back, neck, jaw, or stomach
• Rapid or irregular heartbeat
• Stomach discomfort that feels like indigestion
• Shortness of breath, which may leave you feeling like you can’t get enough air, even when you’re resting

Question 2

What are the five heart attack warning signs for women?

Answer 2

• Unusual fatigue lasting for several days or sudden severe fatigue
• Sleep disturbances
• Anxiety
• Lightheadedness
• Shortness of breath

Question 3

What are the unique aspects of a heart attack?

Answer 3

• A heart attack is a circulation disorder
• Chest Pain (angina)
• Body aches
• Shortness of Breath
• Cold sweats

Question 4

What are the unique aspects of cardiac arrest?

Answer 4

• A cardiac arrest is an “electrical” disorder
• Loss of consciousness
• Blackout
• Chest pain
• Extreme palpitation

Question 5

What are the unique aspects of a stroke?

Answer 5

• A stroke is a brain disorder
• Mental confusion
• Disrupted Speech
• Inability to walk
• Blurred vision

Question 6

Signs of a Stroke

Answer 6

Balance: is the person unsteady on his feet
Eyes Have you lost vision in one or both eyes
Face: Does the person’s face look uneven
Arms: Is one arm hanging limp
Speech: Are you having trouble speaking
Time: Call 911 if you have experienced any of the above

Question 7

What caused a decline in CVD?

Answer 7

• Improved emergency coronary changes
• Increased awareness in risk factors of CVD

Question 8

What are four modifiable and non-modifiable risk factors of CVD?

Answer 8

Non-modifiable:
- age
- gender
- genetic factors
- Race & ethnicity
Modifiable:
- High BP
- Smoking
- Diabetes mellitus
- Physical inactiviey

Question 9

What are the four main groups of cancer?

Answer 9

• Carcinomas: cancers of the epithelial tissue (skin, stomach, mucous linings)
• Sarcomas: cancers of the connective tissues (bone, muscles, cartilage)
• Leukemias: cancers of the blood or bone marrow
• Lymphoma: cancers of the lymphatic systems; less common

Question 10

Ephesians 4:31-32

Answer 10

Get rid of all bitterness, rage, anger, harsh words, and slander, as well as all types of evil behavior. Instead, be kind to each other, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, just as God through Christ has forgiven you.

Question 11

What are six of the nine symptoms of Alzheimer’s?

Answer 11

• Forgetting words or substituting inappropriate words
• Problems in speaking, reading, writing and understanding
• Disorientation to time and place
• Pore or decreased judgement
• Problems with abstract thinking
• Mis placing this in in appropriate places

Question 12

Psalm 46:1

Answer 12

God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble

Question 13

Psalm 27:14

Answer 13

Wait for the Lord; be strong, and let your heart take courage; wait for the Lord! (ESV)