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Ch 1 Lifespan
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Q: What was illness historically believed to be caused by? | |
| A: Evil wrongdoing. | |
| Q: How was evil warded off in ancient times? | |
| A: Incantations, magic, charms, and herbal concoctions. | |
| Q: Who is considered the father of modern medicine? | |
| A: Hippocrates. | |
| Q: Name three pioneers of bacteriology. | |
| A: Louis Pasteur, Robert Koch, Joseph Lister. | |
| Q: What is an epidemic? | |
| A: A disease affecting many people in a community. | |
| Q: What is an endemic disease? | |
| A: A disease limited to a specific region or population. | |
| Q: What is a pandemic? | |
| A: A disease that spreads across countries or continents. | |
| Q: Name two diseases that resurfaced in the 20th century. | |
| A: Tuberculosis (TB), Measles. | |
| Q: Name two new potent infections. | |
| A: HIV, Ebola virus. | |
| Q: What is a major challenge in treating infections today? | |
| A: Drug-resistant strains of microorganisms. | |
| Q: What contributes to increased longevity? | |
| A: Maternal healthcare, nutrition, hygiene, education, tobacco cessation, genetic counseling. | |
| Q: What safety improvements have helped longevity? | |
| A: Motor vehicle safety, workplace safety, cardiovascular/stroke treatment. | |
| Q: List 6 risk factors for disease. | |
| A: Genetics, sex, physiologic factors, environmental factors, lifestyle behaviors, age. | |
| Q: What does Healthy People 2030 focus on? | |
| A: Health conditions, behaviors, populations, healthcare systems, social determinants of health. | |
| Q: What does Medicare Part A cover? | |
| A: Hospital insurance. | |
| Q: What does Medicaid provide? | |
| A: Coverage for low-income individuals, pregnant women, LTC, and people with disabilities. | |
| Q: What does ACA mandate for companies with 50+ employees? | |
| A: They must provide health insurance. | |
| Q: Name three routine cancer screenings. | |
| A: Cervical, breast, colorectal. | |
| Q: What are two routine cardiovascular tests? | |
| A: Blood pressure (BP), blood cholesterol. | |
| Q: What are the goals of health promotion? | |
| A: Healthy lives, eliminate disparities, access for all, empowerment. | |
| Q: What roles does an LPN play? | |
| A: Caregiver, teacher, advocate, collaborator, role model. | |
| Q: What are the three levels of prevention? | |
| A: Primary, secondary, tertiary. | |
| Q: How does exercise benefit the cardiovascular system? | |
| A: Improves heart health and circulation. | |
| Q: What system benefits from stronger bones and muscles? | |
| A: Musculoskeletal system. | |
| Q: What are Hans Selye’s three stages of stress? | |
| A: Alarm, resistance, exhaustion. | |
| Q: What are the four levels of anxiety? | |
| A: Mild, moderate, severe, panic. |
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