module 4 test
For one of every __________ heart attacks, the person does not know there is damage to his or her heart before they have a heart attack, and this called a "silent heart attack."
five
Your risk of having a stroke is higher if you ________________________________. (Select all that apply.)
have cardiovascular disease are older than 55 years have high blood pressure are a heavy or binge drinker have sleep apnea
your risk of having a stroke is higher if you ________________________________. (Select all that apply.)
have had a previous stroke or transient ischemic attack have a family history of stroke, heart attack, or transient ischemic attack are female are black
__________________________ is often caused by CAD, and it happens when one or more parts of the heart muscle does not get enough blood because of the blockage (caused by CAD). When that happens, the heart is damaged so severely that part of the heart (a muscle) dies.
heart attack
In the United States, what is the leading cause of death among people from most ethnic backgrounds (Caucasian, African-American, Hispanic)?
heart disease
Type 1 diabetes is ___________________________ than type 2 diabetes.
much less common
It is estimated that ____________ decreases productivity because of missed work (due to chronic illness, etc.), and the decrease in productivity makes products more expensive because other employees are paid overtime to make up for the hours that are not worked when someone else misses work.
obesity
In the United States, someone dies from a heart disease every ___________.
one minute
A(n) _________happens when the blood flow to the brain is blocked, and that blockage prevents oxygen from getting to the brain.
stroke
Which of the following are symptoms of a stroke? (Select all that apply.)
a sudden and severe headache a sudden feeling of dizziness a sudden loss of vision (or just dimness), especially in one eye difficulty talking and/or understanding what someone else is saying paralysis or numbness on one side of the body including a leg, an arm, and the face falling or being unstable while walking
Approximately ________ of all deaths in the United States are the result of chronic diseases (such as cancer and heart disease), and nearly half of all adults have at least one chronic illness (many of which are preventable).
70%
About __________ of strokes are ischemic strokes.
85%
When focus is placed on preventing disease and illness ____________ they happen or occur, people will be happier, healthier, and more productive. Preventing illnesses and disease also reduces the costs of healthcare, and that is another benefit.
before
________________ diabetes develops during pregnancy. Like other types of diabetes, it diabetes affects how your cells use sugar (glucose). It also causes high blood sugar that can affect pregnancy and the unborn baby's health.
Gestational
There are several factors that are thought to increase your chances of developing asthma. Which of the following are some of those factors? (Select all that apply.)
Having a close blood relative (sibling, parent, etc.) who has asthma Being overweight Being a smoker Being exposed to other pollutants (automobile exhausts, industrial pollution, hairspray and other aerosols, chemicals, etc.)
______________ is a condition in which your airway (the flow of air into and out of your lungs) swells and gets narrow, and extra mucus is often produced. When that happens, it becomes hard to breathe, and that is often followed by coughing and wheezing along with a feeling of being short of breath.
Asthma
In the year 2012, nearly _______ of all adults in the United States (around 117 million people) had at least one chronic illness or health problem.
50%
With increasing obesity rates across the globe, it has become one of the most serious problems related to health. During the period from 2009 through 2010, more than 33% of all people in the United States were obese, and this means that about 78 million people were obese. Included in that number, around ________ of all individuals between the ages of 2 and 19 years were obese.
20%
In the year 2012, approximately _______ had two or more chronic illnesses or health problems.
25%
Based on a survey conducted in 2011, approximately ________ of the adults and _______ of the adolescents who were surveyed said that they did not eat at least one serving of fruit each day.
38% / 36%
Although type 1 diabetes can appear at any age, it is most commonly between the ages of ___________________, and between the ages of ______________________.
4 and 7 years old / 10 and 14 years old
About __________of all the adults in the United States have at least one major risk factor for suffering a stroke or from heart disease; those risk factors include high blood pressure that is not controlled, high "bad" cholesterol levels that are not controlled, and/or smoking (or using tobacco products)..
47%
People from which of the following ethnic groups have an increased risk of developing type 2 diabetes? (Select all that apply.)
African Americans American Indians Asian-Americans
What is generally considered the most important step in preventing allergic reactions and reducing symptoms?
Allergen avoidance
n the United States, what is the leading cause of death among Asian Americans, Asian Pacific Islanders, American Indians, and Alaska natives?
Correct Answer cancer
_________________ is the leading cause of kidney failure, new cases of blindness, and lower-limb amputations (not counting amputations that were the result of injury).
Diabetes
Which of the following are common allergens? (Select all that apply.)
Drugs Mold Cockroaches Latex
Which of the following are common allergens? (Select all that apply.)
Dust Pets Food Insect stings
Which of the following are possible complications of diabetes? (Select all that apply.)
Eye damage (retinopathy) Cardiovascular disease Nerve damage (neuropathy) Kidney damage (nephropathy)
What is another name for glucose?What is another name for glucose?
Sugar
Which of the following are risk factors for type 1 diabetes? (Select all that apply.)
age - being younger where you live family history genetics
Which of the following behaviors increase the risk of developing diseases and chronic conditions? (Select all that apply.)
alcohol and substance use behaviors that results in injury and violence tobacco use
People who have severe allergies may need to have a treatment called ____________________ which involves either having injections (shots) that are given regularly and over an extended period of time, or it can be taking a pill that is placed under the tongue until it dissolves (which is called sublingual).
allergen immunotherapy
Plaque buildup causes the inside of the arteries to narrow over time, which could partially or totally block the blood flow. This process is called _________________.
atherosclerosis
A/an ____________ stroke occurs if an artery that supplies blood to the brain becomes blocked. Blood clots often cause the blockages that lead to this type of stroke.
ischemic
Type 1 diabetes is not _________________ and it is not __________________. (Select two.)
contagious caused by eating sugar
A/an ___________ stroke is caused by a blood clot or other debris that forms in veins or arteries leading away from the brain. The blood clot commonly affects the heart or is in a vein or artery leading to the heart.
embolic
Given for severe allergic reactions, an ______________ can reduce symptoms until you get emergency treatment.
epinephrine shot
Which of the following physical conditions and lifestyle choices increase the risk of developing heart disease? (Select all that apply.)
excessive alcohol use not being physically active diabetes poor diet being obese being overweight
A/an ________________ stroke happens when there is a hemorrhage (breaks open and/or leaks blood) in a blood vessel in the brain. occurs if an artery in the brain leaks blood or ruptures (breaks open). The blood that leaks causes pressure to build up, and that pressure causes damage to the brain cells.
hemorrhagic
Which of the following are key risk factors for heart disease? (Select all that apply.)
high LDL cholesterol levels high blood pressure smoking
What is a problem with your body that causes blood glucose (sugar) levels to rise higher than normal? (Select two.)
hyperglycemia
Which of the following are the main types of cardiomyopathy? (Select all that apply.)
hypertrophic arrhythmogenic dilated restrictive
In type 2 diabetes, the body does not use insulin properly. This is called ________________________.
insulin resistance
Cardiomyopathy can also occur in children, and this is known as __________________________. It can affect any child of any age, gender, or ethnic background. It can be inherited, or a child may get it from a viral infection; however, the cause is not always known.
pediatric cardiomyopathy
Which of the following behaviors increase the risk of developing diseases and chronic conditions? (Select all that apply.)
sexual behavior that causes unintended pregnancy and disease sedentary lifestyle dietary and hygienic practices that cause disease
Expectant moms can help control gestational diabetes by ___________________, _________________ and, if prescribed and necessary, _____________________. (Select three.)
taking medication eating healthy foods exercising
An allergic reaction typically triggers symptoms in the _________, __________, __________, __________, __________, intestines, stomach, or on the skin. (Select five.)
throat sinuses lungs ears nose
The most common ischemic strokes include which of the following? (Select two.)
thrombotic stroke embolic stroke
A condition that is similar to a stroke is a(n) _____________________.
transient ischemic attack
