WorksheetsREQUIRED Knowledge Check Unit 14
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 8mins
What does the term 'Disability' refer to?
A type of chronic disease
Impaired physical, cognitive and/or emotional function
A developmental disability that occurs after adulthood
The loss or removal of a body part
Which term describes paralysis of the lower half of the body?
Hemiplegia
Quadriplegia
Paraplegia
Visual impairment
Which category does Parkinson’s disease fall under?
Chronic Diseases
Degenerative Diseases
Developmental Disabilities
Mental Illness
What is Peripheral Vascular Disease (PVD) primarily associated with?
The brain and its blood vessels
The outer parts of the body, particularly the hands and feet
The respiratory system
The digestive system
What is Diabetes Mellitus (DM)?
A disease where the body produces too much insulin
A disease where either enough insulin is not produced, or cells are no longer receptive to the insulin
A condition characterized by low blood sugar levels
A viral infection that affects the pancreas
Severe hypoglycemia can lead to:
Awkward gait
Death
Hunger
Tachycardia (elevated pulse)
What does polyphagia refer to?
Frequent hunger
Extreme fatigue
Loss of consciousness
Elevated pulse
What is rheumatoid arthritis?
A condition typically seen in athletic persons due to repeated sustained activity
An autoimmune disorder where the body attacks itself
A degenerative disease that affects the central nervous system
A type of arthritis that results from joint overuse
How can AIDS be transmitted?
A) Through the air
B) Sexual contact and body secretions tainted with blood
C) Drinking contaminated water
D) Handshakes and hugs
What are side effects of medications?
A) Benefits that are part of the healing process
B) Intended effects that cure the disease
C) Unwanted or unintentional effects
D) Additional therapeutic effects
What are narcotics used for?
A) To treat mild pain
B) To treat infections
C) To treat severe acute pain or chronic pain
D) To treat emotional problems
Antibiotics are used to treat infections caused by what?
Viruses
Bacteria
Fungi
Inflammation
What are bronchodilators commonly used to treat?
Diabetes
Asthma and other respiratory conditions
High blood pressure
Angina Pectoris
What is the main use of anticoagulants like Heparin, Coumadin, and Aspirin?
To treat atrial fibrillation or heart failure
To eliminate water from the body
To prevent blood from clotting
To increase heart rate
What is one of the protections of the skin provided by topical preparations?
It penetrates the skin and softens it
It forms a long-lasting film to protect the skin from air, water, and clothing
It increases the natural healing process by exposing the skin to air
It removes the top layer of skin to promote new growth
