Health and Wellness Exam 2

The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) defines chronic diseases such as heart disease, cancer, stroke, diabetes, and arthritis as

"non-communicable illnesses that are prolonged in duration, do not resolve spontaneously, and are rarely cured completely"

In the 1960s, 1.8 percent of children in the U.S. had chronic health conditions. What percentage of children had chronic conditions In 2016?

14%

According to the Centers for Disease Control, in 2015 only 50 percent of adults met federal guidelines for aerobic physical activity, which is at least __________ of moderate-intensity physical activity.

150 minutes a week

Which of the following examples was NOT presented in an editorial for the CDC titled "Integrating Care for Medical and Mental Illnesses" as evidence of a link between chronic disease and mental illness?

Almost 80 percent of people with mental illness have a chronic disease

What is the main difference between benign tumors and malignant tumors?

Benign tumors are harmless while malignant tumors invade the body

are substances that either cause or foster cancerous growth.

Carcinogens

is a form of heart failure characterized by the excess fluid buildup in the lungs and other parts of the body

Congestive heart failure

The World Health Organization defines mental health as a state of well-being in which the individual can do what? Choose all that apply.

Contribute to their community Realize their own abilities Work productively and fruitfully

It is recommended that an adult get his or her cholesterol checked

Every 5 years

True or False? According to the CDC, a 12-13 point reduction in blood pressure among people with high blood pressure can reduce heart attacks by 85 percent.

False

According to the CDC, an improved diet would reduce the risk for several chronic diseases, including which of the following? Choose all that apply

Heart Disease Diabetes Cancer Osteoporosis

Bipolar I Disorder

Manic or mixed episodes that last up to 7 days or are so extreme the person needs immediate hospital care. Depressive episodes lasting up to 2 weeks with all behavior a major change from what the person normally experiences.

occurs specifically when a cancer spreads to another area of the body, usually through the blood or lymph system

Metastasis

Which of the following statements about obesity is NOT true, based on reports from the CDC?

More women than men are overweight

Bipolar II Disorder

No full-blown manic or mixed episodes, but a pattern of shifting moods from depressive to hypomanic.

Sleep deprivation is emerging as a major risk factor for chronic disease and can result in which of the following?

Reduced Cognitive Functioning Compromised immune system Anxiety and Depression

Cyclothymic Disorder or Cyclothymia

Symptoms do not meet criteria for the other three forms but is still a mild form of bipolar disorder.

Bipolar Disorder Not Otherwise Specific (Bp-Nos)

Symptoms that do not meet criteria for either Bipolar I or II but are not representative of a person's normal behavior.

he symptoms of lung cancer are difficulty breathing, persistent cough, hoarseness, chest pain, loss of appetite, repeated bronchial infections, and bloody spit.

Which of the following are common symptoms of lung cancer?

Meningococcal meningitis

a bacterial infection that causes inflammation of the membranes encasing the brain and/or spinal cord.

Myocardial ischemia

a condition in which the heart muscle is getting insufficient blood and, therefore, insufficient oxygen to function properly.

Angina pectoris

a medical term for severe sudden chest pains that usually occur when a person is at rest, is a symptom of myocardial ischemia.

coronary occlusion

an obstruction of blood flow often caused by a coronary thrombus (blood clot) that forms in the heart, resulting in coronary thrombosis or a heart attack.

Coronary artery disease (CAD)

atherosclerosis that can result in a heart attack or heart failure.

Heart diseases involve both the heart (cardio) and blood vessels (vascular) and are referred to collectively as

cardiovascular disease (CVD)

chronic disease

develops over time and lasts for a long duration. In many cases, there are no cures for chronic illnesses unless lifestyle changes are made.

An acute disease is one that has a specific cause and manifests itself quickly, while a chronic disease

develops slowly and lasts a long time.

According to the World Health Organization, at least 80 percent of heart disease, stroke, and type 2 diabetes deaths, and 40 percent of cancer deaths, would be prevented if people did what? Choose all that apply.

exercised ate healthy diets avoided smoking

A projected $448 billion was spent on just _________ in 2012, more than for any other costs associated with chronic disease.

heart disease and stroke

When someone quits smoking, when can they expect to enjoy health benefits?

immediately

Angina pectoris

is severe sudden chest pain when a person is at rest

Arteriosclerosis

more commonly known as hardening of the arteries in which the arteries become thickened and lose elasticity. Arteriosclerosis occurs more rapidly with chronic hypertension (high blood pressure) and is associated with aging.

Acute disease

one that has a specific cause, manifests itself quickly, and is often cured rather quickly

Peripheral artery disease is similar to coronary artery disease but it usually affects arteries in the

pelvis and legs.

Coronary heart disease (CHD)

results when any coronary artery is narrowed by at least 60 percent, blocking its ability to provide the heart with its normal blood supply

Behaviors that lead to chronic disease are referred to as

risk factors

All of the following are warning signs for mini-strokes and strokes EXCEPT

severe chest pains when at rest.

The CDC maintains that minimally people of all ages can benefit from doing just what each day?

walking for 30 minutes