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Finals
final exam review
35
Health Care
Undergraduate 2
12/11/2011

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Term
  1. Does the placenta shield a fetus from a pregnant mother’s cigarette smoke?
Definition
no
Term
  1. Are tobacco products regulated by the FDA?
Definition
no
Term
  1. Where in a cigarette are most carcinogens found?
Definition
in the tar
Term
  1. What percent of people who are diagnosed with lung cancer survive more than 5 years?
Definition
15%
Term
  1. What percent of people who smoke develop a dependence?
Definition
85%
Term
What is in a cigarette that limits the body’s ability to use oxygen.
Definition
Carbon Monoxide
Term
  1. What is the addictive drug in tobacco?
Definition
Nicotine
Term

Smokeless tobacco is not a safe alterative for smoking because _____________

 

Definition

Chewing and dipping smokeless tobacco causes white spots and or red spots on the mouth tissues which indicate precancerous tissues.  

Term
  1. Where in the body is alcohol metabolized?
Definition
liver
Term
  1. What proportion of Americans drink alcohol?
Definition
2/3
Term
  1. What is the safest level of alcohol from someone who is pregnant to drink?
Definition
none
Term
  1. What causes your BAC to rise?
Definition

BAC increases when consumption occurs faster than oxidized.

Term
  1. Define blood alcohol concentration.
Definition

concentration measures the amount of alcohol in the blood.  BAC increases then consumption occurs faster than oxidized.

Term
  1. Define acute alcohol intoxication.
Definition
Drinking heavily in a short period can cause be toxic and cause death
Term

1.       What do stimulants and depressant do?

Definition

Stimulants:  Stimulates/increase the activity in the CNS

 

Depressants:  Depresses/slows down the CNS

Term

1.       The active ingredient in marijuana is __________________.

Definition
thc
Term

1.       Another word for dependence is _________.

Definition
addiction
Term

1.       Define tolerance.

Definition
Tolerance is needing more of the same drug to cause the same effect
Term

1.       List 6 classifications of psychoactive drugs.

Definition

Stimulants:  Stimulates/increase the activity in the CNS

 

Depressants:  Depresses/slows down the CNS

 

hallucinogens:  Causes user to hallucinate

 

cannabis:  marijuana

 

narcotics:  Medically used as pain killers

 

inhalants:  People inhale household items to produce a high.

Term
  1. Define anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa.
Definition

Anorexia nervosa is an eating disorder in which a person avoids food, much like starvation   p. 160 chart

Bulimia Nervosa: engage in binge eating and purging

Term
  1. The recommended daily fat intake is ________
Definition
20%-50% of your diet
Term
  1. Which fats are present the highest risk to our health?
Definition

Saturated fats

Hydrogenated fats

Cholesterol

Term

Guidelines for Good Nutrition:  

Definition

     Eat a variety of foods

Eat more complex carbs/more whole grains

Choose deep green and colorful vegetables

Choose protein sources such as nuts, legumes, fish, and poultry over red and processed meats.

Eat foods with less saturated fat and cholesterol

Avoid trans fat and hydrogenated fats.  Limit processed foods.

Limit beverages that have much sugar (cokes 9 teaspoons of sugar)

Use less salt.  Americans consume 8-12 times more sodium than we need.

Eat less sugar.

Read labels

Drink alcohol in moderation.

Drink milk with less fat.

Term
  1. List five components of fitness.
Definition

Cardiorespiratory Endurance

      Muscular Strength

      Muscular Endurance

      Flexibility

      Body Composition

Term
The best way to measure the intensity of an exercise is to measure
Definition
heart rate
Term
  1. Define muscular endurance.
Definition
Applying force repeatedly
Term
  1. Define muscular strength.
Definition
Muscular strength the amount of force a muscle produces in one single effort
Term
Define cardio respiratory endurance.
Definition

Caradiorespiratory Endurance is the ability of the heart and lungs to transport oxygen to the body.  Main purpose in improving cardio is to improve the transport of oxygen to the body.

     

Term
  1. List 5 benefits of exercise.
Definition
  1. increases the efficiency of the heart

      lowers blood pressure

      lowers heart rate

      raises HDL and lowers LDL    (Cholesterol - HDL good,                                                                       LDL is unhealthy)      

      improves breathing – more oxygen per breath

      weight control

      burns more calories

      builds more muscles

      increases resting metabolism

      reduces risk of cancer (colon, breast, ovarian)

           Exercise reactivates antioxidants to help fight free radicals which cause cancer 

      improves self esteem  

      helps cope with stress

      helps with depression

      sleep better

      aids in digestion

      better quality of life

       helps slow progression of osteoporosis and osteoarthritis

Term
  1. one of the best ways to relieve stress.
Definition
exercise
Term

1.       What percent of people who are depressed seek medical help?

Definition
33%
Term

1.       Top 3 causes of death in the US.

Definition

#1  Cancer     #2 Heart Disease    #3 Injuries

Term

1.       List lifestyle choices for a healthy life.

Definition

.  Refrain from using tobacco in any form.

            2.  If you drink alcohol, drink in moderation.

               3.  Engage in regular exercise.

            4.  Follow US Dietary Guidelines.

            5.  Develop healthy ways to cope with stress.

            6.  Maintain normal body weight.

            7.  Receive regular preventive health care.

           8.  Maintain an optimistic outlook.

           9.  Establish a personally meaningful belief system.

Term

1.       List 6 symptoms of depression.

Definition
Withdrawal
Increase/decrease of appetite
Lack of interests
Sleeping patterns change
Fatigue
Low self-esteem
Frequent crying
Frequent thoughts of suicide
Difficulty concentrating, remembering things, and focus on tasks
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