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Health For Living Final
UIowa
125
Health Care
Undergraduate 1
12/16/2008

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Term
4 effects of entertainment violence
Definition
fear, desensitization, appetite for violence, aggression
Term
3 phases of cycle of violence
Definition
tension building, acute battering, remorse/reconciliation
Term
simple violence
Definition
rape by one person known to the victim that does not involve a physical beating or use of weapon
Term
aggravated rape
Definition
rape that involves multiple attackers, strangers, weapons, or a physical beating
Term
Megan's Law
Definition
beginning of sex offender registry, background checks, sex offenders can not be employed anywhere children or elderly congregate.
Term
Pit-bull abusers
Definition
build-up explosion, hanger-ons, 80% of abusers, cycle of attention/explosion/honeymoon, can be rehabbed.
Term
Cobra abusers
Definition
anger response: sudden strike (HR falls), 20% of abusers, lethal, no rehab
Term
homicide
Definition
deaths that result from intent to injure or kill
Term
reduce risk of terror attacks
Definition
be aware of own reactions to stress, anxiety and fear.
-be conscious of your surroundings, stay informed, seek understanding, seek information, and know what to do in an emergency.
Term
rape shield law
Definition
for the victim and the perpetrator
--private/sensitive information about both parties can't be made public to jury unless it is directly related to the case
--individuals identity is not to be placed in media
--for criminal charges not civil cases
Term
campus sexual assault victims bill of rights act (ramstad)
Definition
rights notification, policies (all university must be publicly known, dignity (for both parties), responsive (the administration must provide support if victims want to go to local and not university cops), medical coverage and victim has right to know disciplinary action
Term
3 HIV tests
Definition
--Elisa (antibody test)
--western blot (confirmatory test)
--polymerase
Term
3 types of skin cancer
Definition
1. Basal cell (face and neck)
2. squamous cell (highly treatable)
3. melanoma (can be fatal)
Term
one 15-30 minute session in a tanning booth is equal to how long in the sun?
Definition
one whole day
Term
most commonly reported STI in the US
Definition
gonorrhea
Term
conjugation
Definition
tube created between 2 microbes and genetic material is shared.
-merger of harmful microbes and drug resistant microbes
Term
greatest risk factor for cancer
Definition
tobacco use
Term
ABCD's of Melanoma
Definition
A-asymmetry
B-Border (irregular edge border)
C-color (changing mole color)
D-diameter (if bigger than pencil eraser)
Term
homocysteine
Definition
blood born irritant
Term
leading cause of death in the US
Definition
cardiovascular disease (CVD)
Term
normal transmission process for non-avian flu virus
Definition
bird-->pig-->human
Term
number of people world-wide a year who would die from the avian flu if it became a pandemic
Definition
1.9-7 million people
Term
3 arguments used to obtain a legal waiver of vaccinations
Definition
1. medical reasons (not likely to work)
2. religion (often upheld)
3. philosophical (not likely to work)
Term
four stages of cancer
Definition
-stage I--cancer in the organ (not spread)
-stage II--cancer in lining of the organ (about to spread)
-stage III--cancer spread to area around organs
-stage IV--metastases-widely spread within the body
Term
steps to prevent deep vein thrombosis
Definition
hydrate, periodically move, do in-seat exercises, avoid alcohol, take 1 aspirin 3 days prior to travel, use compression socks
Term
health concern for babies of mothers that smoke
Definition
low birth weight
Term
hepatitis
Definition
a virally caused disease in which the liver becomes inflamed.
Term
gun control debate
Definition
1. public health/welfare economic--views call for gun control because of loss of life
2. rights/responsibilities--2nd amendment (right to bear arms), self-protection
Term
characteristics of date rape drugs
Definition
#1 is alcohol, euphoric feeling, lowered inhibitions, increased sexual pleasure, seizure, ear ringing, coma possible, tunnel vision, and fatigue
--date rape drugs are tasteless, colorless, odorless
Term
Student right to know and campus security act
Definition
1. information must be given to guardians if requested.
2. schools must post felony statistics of on/near campus incidents at least once a year
3. requires colleges and universities to report felony stats to secretary of education
4. MADD accesses the stats and based on that info give each school a guide
Term
temperature inversion
Definition
a weather condition occurring when a layer of cool air is trapped under a layer of warmer air; causes smog to form.
Term
primary causes of indoor air pollution
Definition
home heating, asbestos, formaldehyde, radon, household chemicals
Term
CFCs
Definition
chlorofluorocarbons--chemicals that contribute to the depletion of the ozone layer
Term
point source pollutants
Definition
pollutants that enter waterways at a specific point (exp. sewage plants and industries)
Term
non-point source pollutants
Definition
pollutants that run off or seep into waterways from broad areas of land (exp. farms)
Term
acid deposition
Definition
acidification process that occurs when pollutants are deposited in precipitation (usually rain) directly on the land or by clouds
Term
main sources of surface water pollution
Definition
any chemical, biological, or physical change in water quality that has a harmful impact on living organisms or makes water unsuitable for desired use.
--contaminated through sewers, pipes, or ditches into bodies of surface water
--sources: factories, sewage treatment plants that remove some but not all pollutants, active and abandoned mines, oil spills, agricultural feed lots, runoff from large land areas such as croplands, golf courses, lawns and parking lots
Term
groundwater pollutants
Definition
sources: storage lagoons, septic tanks, landfills, hazardous waste dumps and underground storage tanks filled with gasoline, oil, and hazardous waste. Such tanks can corrode and lead after 25-40 years. groundwater is also contaminated when individuals dump or spill oil, gas, paint thinners, etc
Term
6 air pollutants of greatest concern
Definition
carbon monoxide, sulfer dioxide, nitrogen oxide, suspended particulate matter, ozone, metals and metal compounds
Term
signs and symptoms of basal cell carcinoma
Definition
new skin growth--a raised domelike lesion with a pearl like edge or border, a sore that bleeds and scabs but never completely heals
Term
signs and symptoms of squamous cell carcinoma
Definition
red scaly area that does not go away, a sore that bleeds and does not heal, raised crusty sore
Term
embolism
Definition
a clot that travels from elsewhere in the body
Term
thrombus
Definition
clot that stays where it is formed
Term
Unborn Victims of Violence Act
Definition
-also known as Laci and Connors Law
-recognizes a fetus as a legal victim if he/she is injured or killed during commission of a felony
-criminal can be charged with 2 crimes after physically assaulting a pregnant woman resulting in injury to her and/or her fetus.
Term
innate immune system
Definition
rapid response designed to catch and dispose of foreign particles or pathogens; includes acute inflammatory response.
Term
acquired immune system
Definition
develops through exposure to potential infections, infections and vaccinations; cells form a memory of the pathogens.
Term
gas price that will make americans change driving habits
Definition
$4
Term
gas price that will make americans change driving habits
Definition
$4
Term
side effects of viagra
Definition
nausea, headaches, praprism
Term
complementary and alternative medicine
Definition
CAM
-a group of diverse medical and health care systems, practices, and products that are not presently considered to be part of conventional medicine.
Term
most common type of cancer
Definition
melanoma-skin cancer
Term
drowning
Definition
-2nd leading cause of death in children
-9 people drown everyday
-80% are men, even though women report less swimming ability than men.
-more than half of victims are white males, but AA males have the highest rate per 100,000 people
-lowest rate hispanic women
-3/4 of boating related deaths are due to drowning
Term
global carrying capacity
Definition
~50 billion people
Term
recommendations for pregnant women
Definition
folic acid 600 mg daily, avoid deli food, soft cheeses and certain fish, moderate exercise, avoid stress, sensory stimulation devices can relax the fetus, no alcohol, quit smoking even if for part last 4 months most beneficial (1 in 6 women continue smoking throughout pregnancy) avoid caffeine, half-life for prenatal 65-103 hrs, breast fed 82 hours
Term
pornography
Definition
all sexually oriented material intended primarily to arouse reader, viewer, or listener.
Term
child pornography
Definition
visual depiction of a child under age 18 engaged in actual or simulated sexual conduct, including lewd or lascivious exhibition of genitals.
Term
adult variable obscenity
Definition
pornography not illegal for sale to adults but may be illegal to under 18
Term
indecency
Definition
description/depiction of sexual or excretory activities or organs in patently offensive manner as measured by contemporary standards
--illegal regardless of age
Term
1996 Community Decency Act
Definition
1. bed-rock principle--you can not sacrifice first amendment rights of adults for the safety of the children.
2. contemporary community standards--what may be seen in one community as being obscene may not be seen as obscene in another
3. chilling impact--couldn't talk about certain topics
4. source of sender--who is sender on internet
5.international
Term
Miller 3-prong test
Definition
1. contemporary adult community standards--avg. person test-prurient sex interest, unhealthy morbid degrading
2. patently offensive standard--simulated sex vs real sex, s&m, excretory functions, masturbation
3. literacy, artistic, political, scientific value
Term
1981 family life act
Definition
1. primarily abstinence
2. revised 1996--50 M grants, mutually faithful monogamous, community based, faith based, bush 113 M of 176 M, community based, had to be abstinence only in order to get aid, refrain sexually stimulated activity until marriage, oral sex-oral sex isn't sex according to teenagers so the amount increased, empirical evidence
3. Sweden and netherlands
Term
abstinence only programs (raised)
Definition
unattended pregnancies, sexually transmitted diseases, healthy sexuality
Term
alcohol as teratogen
Definition
1. chromosomal aberration
2. nutrition impairment
3. immune system
4. organ damage
5. brain--cognitive, emotion

--1-2 drinks-2x low birth weight, 2x miscarriage
--3+ drinks-retarded physical growth, brain impairment, FAS up
--episodic (6 or more)-general developmental deficits, speech, skeletal abnormalities
Term
tobacco and nicotine as teratogen
Definition
low birth weight, premature, lung disorders, SIDS, ADHD (most impact last 4 months of pregnancy)
Term
lead as teratogen
Definition
IQ, Old Pipes, Old Paint, gas emissions, impulsivity, learning disability
Term
caffeine as teratogen
Definition
arousal, attention
Term
causes of infertility
Definition
age, STD, stress anxiety, obesity
Term
roe v. wade
Definition
who has primary control, roe=mother, second trimester--state has control, third trimester--federal court has control
Term
infertility options
Definition
gay adoption, age, single parent, surrogate rights
Term
Jessica's Law
Definition
kidnapped in florida, then raped and murdered
--expand to 2k feet (live or work)
Term
sex offender community protection act, 1990
Definition
1. classification--low risk, 20 years, moderate risk, 30 years, appeal, high risk, life
2. predator--violent offenders, predicate
3. issues--juveniles, GPS, felony, castration
4. MADD
Term
Adam Walsh child safety protection act, 2007
Definition
1. enhances penalties--increase time in prison
2. tighten registration--1/5 location unknown
3. felony--you are going back to prison, if low risk you're going to moderate risk, if moderate you go to high, etc.
Term
Campus sex prevention act
Definition
registered offenders (students, volunteers), publicize--address of all sexual offenders must be publicize their location
Term
rule of thumb (violence between couples)
Definition
man was allowed to abuse his wife as long as he was using something smaller than a stick (MYTH)
Term
stitch rule
Definition
domestic abuse did not occur unless there were 5 stitches or more--was actual law.
Term
backscatter image
Definition
detailed full body image in black and white
--prisons, embassies, airports, street detection
Term
air puff machines
Definition
often send children through not adults
--detects explosive residues
Term
campus violence
Definition
1. vulnerability--open community, open debates, cultural diversity
2. typical response--enforcement visibility, zero tolerance, conduct codes, speech codes, warning systems
3. number 1 problem on campus--civility
Term
hybrid vehicles
Definition
-conventional car-23 miles, 2020-35 miles
-cost 3K-7K
-household budget-1986 (9%), 2007 (4-5%)
-priority list-2001-19, 2007-9
Term
tropical diseases
Definition
malaria, yellow fever, dengue, west nile
Term
allergens
Definition
-urban--7 degrees warmer
-CO2 higher
-ragweed-3-5 times
-indoor mold, fungi
-2017-10 times levels of allergens, more toxics
Term
MRSA sources
Definition
towels, locker room, hot tubs-no chemical that has ability to kill MRSA, jail, exercise equipment, pedicure
Term
MRSA prevention
Definition
hand wash, cover wounds, monitor skin abnormalities (first looks like bug bite, red streak means it's in the blood), don't share personal hygiene items (nail clippers, razors), wipe down exercise equipment, shower slippers, sit on towels (don't sit on bench, sit on towel to prevent)
Term
Tuberculosis sources
Definition
--airborne--coughing, sneezing, talking, STILL DIFFICULT TO TRANSMIT
Term
HIV/AIDS risk profile
Definition
blood transfusion (1/15K risk), hemophiliac (1970-1975 fiber transfusions), organ transplant (looking back program--letter stating you've been exposed and ask you to come back for testing, HIV virus could be in organs until 90s, not screened before transplant), IV drugs, Unprotected sex, homosexual, crystal meth (gang bangs--ecstacy, immune system suppression)
Term
HIGH risk trends in HIV/AIDS
Definition
young females, black females, homosexuals--bareback club=gay men (multiple partners no protection) badge of honor to be HIV positive
Term
HIV/AIDS survival rate
Definition
AIDS--5-10 years after developing
child/old adult--cut survival in half.
Term
Police Power vaccinations
Definition
mandatory school attendance, child care, welfare, colleges
Term
vaccines cause autism
Definition
1998 british study:12 children link--thimersal, mercury-based preservative, 10 studies--no connection, 10-13 authors 1998 study retracted claim

--POINT--autism rates continued to rise after thimersal phased out
Term
too many shots?
Definition
hannah polling suit--5 catch up shots, Jenny McCarthy, mitochondrial disorders and autism, ear infection bacterium--2000-3000 components, 14 vaccinations-totally 150 immunological components, bacteria and viruses in vaccinations are killed or altered, strategy--break up vaccinations, problem--at risk for disease during time line
Term
vaccines contains toxins?
Definition
perservatives, adjuvants--prompt antibody creation, aluminum--nerve brain kidney, food, antacids, injection does .85 mg

--POINT--can request no aluminum or low aluminum
Term
healthier acquired immunity
Definition
chicken pox, measles, potential complications--seizures, pneumonia, encephalitis, robert sears--the vaccine book: making the right decision for your child
Term
upcoming vaccines
Definition
-herpes--clinical trials
-chlamydia--early stages
-HIV/AIDS--clinical trials
-shingles--very effective
Term
cold remedies for children over 4
Definition
diverse symptoms--diverse ingredients
1. acetamohpen--fever, pain
2. dextromethorpan--cough suppressant
3. phenylephrine--nasal decongestant
4. antihistamine
health complications
Term
adults cold remedies
Definition
phenypropanolamine (hemorrhagic stroke, women), no evidence effective, except zinc gels--nasal spray, airborne and zyband--temporary smell loss
Term
health impact of avian bird flu
Definition
pneumonia, encephalitis, organ failure

-POINT--105 K ventilators, everyone that contracts this flu will require a ventilator...not enough ventilators in US if this is spread
Term
pandemic
Definition
20-21 days, resources--developing nations, livelihood developing nations
Term
hypertrophic cardiomotrophy--HCM
Definition
septum abnormal thickening, O2 in blood collects in left ventricle, water breaches lung air sac, drown
Term
HCM facts
Definition
1/600 americans, 6K die each year, most common death-young athlete, most common sudden death young people
Term
hypertrophic cardiomotrophy--HCM
Definition
septum abnormal thickening, O2 in blood collects in left ventricle, water breaches lung air sac, drown
Term
Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)--facts
Definition
200K fatalities/year, 10% die 1st hours
Term
Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)--high risk factors
Definition
age 60 & plus, obesity, birth control, smokers, HRT (hormonal replacement therapy), recent surgery, leg fracture, bed confinement (over 2 weeks), pregnant 5x
Term
DVT initial symptoms
Definition
persistent cramping, swelling redness--leg discoloration, leg pain
Term
DVT urgent symptoms
Definition
chest pain, breath shortness, skin warm to touch, rapid pulse, profuse sweating, bloody cough, fainting, dizzy
Term
heart attack symptoms--MEN
Definition
chest pressure, jaw pain (few minutes), breath shortness, radiating pain, dizziness, fatigue, nausea, profuse sweating
Term
heart attack symptoms--WOMEN
Definition
breath shortness, fatigue, jaw pain (4 hours)
Term
Heart attack symptoms
Definition
-age--the older, the higher the risk, 50-55 men, 60-65 for women
-total cholesterol--serum cholesterol (200 mg/day), LDL (130 mg/dl)
-HDL cholesterol--(40 mg/dl M), (50 mg/dl W)
-blood presssure--higher than 130 is considered high blood pressure, hypertension, systolic, diastolic
-smoking--doesn't matter specificities
-diabetes--type I or II
-enlarged heart
-obesity--just added, body fat distribution (not weight)
Term
c-reactive protein
Definition
artery inflammation, 6-8 year predictor, 2.5 MG/DL
Term
major cancer killers
Definition
lung, breast, prostate, colo-rectal
Term
Magnetic Resonance Screening (MRI)
Definition
-CT scan--quick, painless, 3-D
-POINT--emergency rooms--trauma, concussions, kidney stones
Term
indolent tumors
Definition
slow moving
Term
ductal carcinoma in situ
Definition
lump in tissue (cancerous), generally associated with breast cancer
Term
breast cancer screening
Definition
self-exam, mammogram (10% false positive), ultrasound ($390K), MRI (33% FP), digital mammography
Term
mammogram imaging
Definition
-white--glands, tumors, connective tissue
-black--fat
Term
UVB
Definition
-more harmful, main cause skin cancer, intense sunburn, summer, higher altitudes, equator
Term
UVA
Definition
longer less harmful--deep skin penetration, wrinkling, leathering, constant, consistent rays, skin cancer inducement, tanning beds
Term
sun lotion
Definition
-sunscreen--absorb
-sunblock--deflect
Term
UVA blockers
Definition
avobenzone, octylcrylene, benzophenone, zinc oxide--effective post 2 hours, micronized titanium oxide
Term
tanning booths
Definition
UVA rays, 7x melanoma, 1 session--al days UVB, parental permission laws, restraint laws--anyone under the age of 18, sunless tanning
Term
Vitamin D
Definition
helps with calcium absorption
Term
vitamin d diseases
Definition
osteoporosis, type 1 diabetes, MS, congested hearts, ALS, some cancers
Term
Colon Cancer
Definition
deeper in intestinal tract, harder to fight
-colonoscopy
Term
prostate cancer risk
Definition
family, age (over 80)
Term
prostate cancer diagnosis
Definition
digital, ultrasound, PSA, biopsy
Term
prostate cancer treatment
Definition
careful watching, surgery
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