MD: Lesson 1 Disease Detectives Assessment

Front

A person is running a race. Which of the following will happen to their vital signs as they’re running? -Blood pressure will increase -Pulse will increase -Respiratory rate will increase -Blood pressure will increase -Pulse will decrease -Respiratory rate will increase -Blood pressure will decrease -Pulse will decrease -Respiratory rate will decrease

Back

Blood pressure will increase, Pulse will increase, Respiratory rate will increase.

Front

This microorganism causes the common cold. It can only multiply when inside a human host. It is so small, it can’t be seen with microscopes you will use in school, and it has the ability to mutate or change. What type of disease agent is this microorganism?

Back

Virus

Front

What is the normal heart rate for teens and adults?

Back

60-100 bpm

Front

A normal oral temperature should range between

Back

97.6-99.0°F

Front

We shiver to...

Back

keep warm.

Front

Viruses can be spread through which means? Contaminated surfaces, Airborne, All of the above.

Back

All of the above.

Front

We sweat to...

Back

keep cool.

Front

Systolic pressure is...

Back

Pressure on arteries when heart is contracting

Front

Are measurements of the body's most basic functions called vital signs?

Back

True

Front

Pressure on arteries when heart is at rest...

Back

Diastolic pressure