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Health
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Health Care
11th Grade
12/15/2009

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Term
Fungi
Definition
Single or multi-celled parasitic organism. (Feeds of living things).
Term

Bacteria

 

Example?

Definition

Single-celled micro organism. (Can take medicine).

 

Example: Strep Throat

Term

Virus

 

Example?

Definition

Smallest known pathogen that exists. (Cannot take medicine; must run its course).

 

Example: Influenza

Term

What is HSV?

 

How many types?

 

What are they?

Definition

Herpes Simplex Virus.

 

2 types.

 

HSV I: Cold sores on mouth or lip.

HSV II: Genital sores or sores in mouth.

Term
Common Cold
Definition
Respiratory infection caused by more than 200 different viruses.
Term
What disease causes sores, rashes, and could lead to death?
Definition
Syphilis
Term
Vaccine
Definition
Contain dead or weakened pathogens so the body can build up immunity.
Term
What is a germ that causes diseases?
Definition
Pathogen
Term

What is PID?

 

 

Definition

Pelvic Inflamatory Disease

 

-Infection which causes scaring in the Fallopian Tubes; cannot have kids.

Term
What infects pubic with pubic or crab lice?
Definition
Pubic Lice
Term
An STD caused by certain types of the human papilloma virus that produce wart-like growths on the genitals?
Definition
Genital Warts
Term
What does HIV do?
Definition
Attacks & greatly decreases the number of white blood cells.
Term
How is tuberculosis transmitted?
Definition

air borne; through coughing & sneezing

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Term
What is the most common STD?
Definition
HPV: Human Papilloma Virus.
Term
What does the HIV virus kill that we need in our body, and ultimately, why do they die?
Definition
T-cells; die because of Pneumonia.
Term
What cancer is related to HPV?
Definition
Cervical Cancer
Term
How do you treat the flu?
Definition
Rest & drink plenly of fluids.
Term
How does Syphilis enter the body?
Definition
Intimate sexual content (isc), & through the Mucus Membrane.
Term
What is a Pap Smear?
Definition
A screening where cells are scraped from the cervix & tested for Cervical Cancer.
Term
What is a perception a person has of his or her appearance?
Definition
Body Image
Term
What is PMS?
Definition

Physical & Emotional Symptoms

 

-occur a week to ten days prior to administration.

Term
What hormone produced by ovaries, stimulates the development of secondary sex characteristics and affects the menstrual cycle?
Definition
Estrogen
Term
Uterus
Definition
Muscular organ that supports fertilized eggs.
Term
Voluntary Muscles
Definition
Muscles that can be controlled.
Term
Involuntary Muscles
Definition

Muscles that cannot be controlled

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Term
Antibodies
Definition
Special protiens that help fight infections.
Term
What are the functions of the kidneys?
Definition
Filters blood & gets rid of waste & extra water.
Term
Where is the cervix?
Definition
Lowest part of the Uterus.
Term
How many bones are in the body?
Definition
206
Term
What is heart rate?
Definition
The number of times your heart beats in one minute.
Term
What are the three blood vessels?
Definition

1. Vein

2. Arteries

3. Capillaries

Term
What carries impulses away from the cell body?
Definition
Axon
Term
What carries impulses to the cell body?
Definition
Dendrite
Term
What secretes hormones that prepares the body to react during times of stress & emergencies?
Definition
Adrenal Glands
Term
What is the largest part of the brain & is responsible for memory & thinking?
Definition
Cerebrum
Term
What is considered "the little brain" & deals with balance & coordination reflexes?
Definition
Cerebellum
Term

What are the four different types of learning styles?

Explain.

Definition

1. Visual- seeing & creating images & pictures.

2. Auditory- listening or discussing.

3. Kenistnetic- hands on.

4. Global- all.

Term
What is FAS?
Definition

Fetal Alcohol Syndrome

 

-severe birth defects in babies whose mother's drank during pregnancy.

Term
What is Parkinson's Disease?
Definition
A brain disorder that causes muscle tremors, stiffness, & weakness.
Term
What are the five stages of grief? (in order).
Definition

1. Denial

2. Anger

3. Bargaining

4. Depression

5. Acceptance

Term
What is Medical Nonintervention?
Definition
What you don't want to be treated for.
Term
What is Living Will?
Definition
How you want to be treated when you cannot make the decision yourself.
Term
What is ADHD?
Definition
Easily distracted & hyper active.
Term
What disorder is when a person reads from right to left?
Definition
Dyslexia
Term
What is the first stage of Alzheimer's?
Definition

1st Stage- forget

                      - lose interest

                   - depressed

                - anxious

 

Term
What is the second stage of Alzheimer's?
Definition

2nd Stage- disconnected

       - restless

                            - increased memory loss

Term
What is the third stage of Alzheimer's?
Definition

3rd Stage- disoriented

                                      - confused, do not comprehend

            - dependent

Term
What is the intentional use of a drug without medical or health reasons?
Definition
Drug Abuse
Term
What is the continued use of a drug even though it harms the body?
Definition
Drug Dependence
Term
Risk Factors
Definition
Increases likelihood of a negative outcome.
Term
Peer Pressure
Definition

Influence that people of similar age or status place on others to behave in a certain way

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Term
Delayed Gratification
Definition
Postponing an immediate reward in order to complete a task before enjoying an award.
Term
Generic & Brand Name Drug
Definition
A drug that contains the same active ingredients as a brand name drug.
Term
What is the amount of alcohol in a person's blood?
Definition
BAC: Blood Alcohol Concentration
Term
What is the FDA responsible for?
Definition

Making sure the drugs are safe

.

Term

What are five ways drugs enter the body?

Give an example.

Definition

-Mouth: swallow

-Injection: syringe

-Inhalation: snorting

-Absorption: skin patch

-Implantation: a port

Term
What three things does Nicotine do to the body?
Definition

1. dulls taste buds

2. constricts blood vessels (less blood flow)

3. increases heart rate & blood vessels

Term
What is the progression to Drug Dependency?
Definition

1. experimentation

2. desired effect

3. tolerance

4. denial

5. drug dependent

Term
Steps to respond to CPR
Definition

1. recognize emergency

2. decide to act

3. call for help (911, EMS, etc.)

4. check, call, care

Term
What are the three c's in order when responding to CPR?
Definition
Check, Call, Care.
Term
What would you check for first during CPR?
Definition
Surroundings, scene, & location.
Term
What would you call for first when responding to CPR?
Definition
An unconscious adult, a witnessed collapse of a child, or an unconscious child with heart problems.
Term
What are some reasons your would care first when responding to CPR?
Definition
An unwitnessed collapse of a child or someone drowning.
Term
What are the three reasons why you would move someone when responding to CPR?
Definition

1. immediate danger

2. to get to someone else who needs more help

3. to be able to assist or give proper care

Term
How do you check a conscious adult?
Definition
Verbally check an adult from head to toe.
Term
How do you check a conscious child?
Definition
Verbally check a child from toe to head.
Term
What is the order in which you care during CPR?
Definition
ABC: Airway, Breathing, Circulation.
Term
How do you open the airway?
Definition
Tilt the head up.
Term
In what direction would you roll an unconscious person when giving help?
Definition
Roll towards you.
Term
In what direction would you roll an unconscious person when done giving care?
Definition
Away from you.
Term
How long should you check for a pulse when giving CPR?
Definition
No more than 10 seconds.
Term
How long should each breath last when giving CPR?
Definition
About 1 second.
Term
How long should 40 rescue breaths take?
Definition
About 2 minutes.
Term
When checking for a pulse, if no signs of life, how many compressions are needed?
Definition
30 compressions.
Term
How long should five cycles of CPR take?
Definition
About 2 minutes.
Term
How long should 30 compressions take?
Definition
About 18 seconds.
Term
When should a person stop giving CPR?
Definition
Do not stop giving CPR for any reason unless EMS arrive or you physically cannot go anymore because you're about to pass out.
Term
What is Shock?
Definition
When body organs do not receive blood -- body's automatic reaction.
Term
How does a person feel when going through Shock?
Definition

Restless/Irritable

Altered level of consciousness

Vomit/Nausea

Rapid Breathing Pulse

Excessive Thirst

Term
How would you care for a person going through Shock?
Definition

-call 911

-elevate legs (unless broken)

-control bleeding (put pressure)

-do not give any food or drink

Term

If someone is choking or coughing, what should you do?

 

-Coughing = __________.

Definition

Tell them to keep coughing.

 

Coughing = Breathing

Term
What is the Good Samaritan Law?
Definition
Law passed to keep from being sewed for helping someone.
Term
How many back blows should you give someone who is choking?
Definition
five, between the shoulder blades.
Term
Where should your hands be when caring for someone who is choking & how many abdominal thrusts would you give them?
Definition
Just above the belly button, five thrusts.
Term
What should you do if someone who is choking passes out?
Definition

-make sure their head doesn't hit anything on the ground.

-check in mouth for object, pinkie swoop.

-30 compressions, 2 breaths.

Term
What are some signs of a heart attack?
Definition

-3 to 5 minute chest pains

-persistent chest discomfort

-pale skin

-lightheadedness

-trouble breathing

-sweating

Term
Chain of Survival
Definition

-early recognition (call 911)

-early CPR

-early defibrillation

(AED)

-early medical care (EMT/Paramedics)

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