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WorksheetsHEALTH QUIZ on Ch 25 "Noncommunicable Diseases & Disabilities"
Total questions: 50
Worksheet time: 2hrs 40mins
Diseases that cannot be spread among living things and objects:
Communicable Diseases
Noncommunicable Disease
Chronic Illnesses
Terminal Illnesses
This is a period of time without signs and symptoms associated with that particular disease:
Remission
Relapse
Prognosis
Complication
This refers to diseases that will end in death:
Poisonous
Terminal
Complicated
Cancerous
Lifestyle has no effect on a person's risk factors for developing certain noncommunicable diseases.
True
False
A chronic disease of the respiratory system in which the air passages constrict and fill with mucus, making it difficult to breathe, is called _____.
allergies
restriction
asthma
lung malfunction
Non communicable diseases are mainly caused due to:
improper hygiene
an improper lifestyle
entry of pathogens in our body
all of the above
Excess intake of Fats can cause:
Obesity
Heart Diseases
Diabetes
All of the above
Any substance that is known to cause cancer is called a:
Pathogen
Biopsy
Carcinogen
Retrovirus
Any condition that reduces the strength or functioning of the heart and blood vessels and makes them less functional:
What is the most common symptom that heralds the onset of a heart attack:
A condition in which the pressure of the blood on the walls of the blood vessels stays at a level that is higher than normal:
The organ responsible for producing both insulin and glucagon is:
What is the function of insulin:
diagnose diabetes
turn glucose into energy
help glucose enter the cells of the body
all choices
All of the following are risk factors for developing a non-communicable disease EXCEPT:
genetics passed down from parents
environment you live in
lifestyle and behavioral choices
coming in contact with an infected person
Which lifestyle choice may increase someone's chances of developing a noncommunicable disease:
cooking homemade meals
exercising regularly
intaking essential vitamins
eating processed foods
What is Angina Pectoris:
Pain and tightness in the chest caused by lack of oxygen to the heart.
A muscle cramp
Gas in the stomach and tightness in the stomach
What is Fibrillation:
An interruption of the flow of blood to any part of the brain
A slow gradual weakening of the heart muscle from overwork
The rapid ineffective beating of the heart in one of the 2 chambers called ventricles
What are noncommunicable diseases:
Infectious diseases caused by bacteria and viruses
Health conditions that develop over time as a result of genes, environment, and behaviors
Conditions that are only caused by genetic factors
Diseases that spread between living organisms and objects
What are the behavioral risk factors that can cause lifestyle diseases:
Diet and weight
Genetic factors
Sun exposure
Excessive sleep
What is the function of coronary arteries:
Deliver blood from the heart to the rest of the body
Supply the heart muscle with blood containing oxygen and nutrients
Deliver blood from the rest of the body back to the heart
Take pictures of the heart while it pumps
What is atherosclerosis:
A build-up of fatty materials on the inside of the walls of the arteries
A health condition that harms and hinders the function of the heart and blood vessels
A sudden attack of weakness or paralysis
A condition where the heart muscle weakens
What does an electrocardiogram (EKG) measure:
Blood pressure
Heart rate
Electrical activity in the heart
Oxygen levels in the blood
What is the purpose of angioplasty in treating cardiovascular disease:
To remove damaged veins and transplant another from the body
To insert a small balloon into the clotted area and expand it to allow blood flow once again
To measure electrical activity in the heart
To take pictures of the heart while it pumps
What is a recommended way to prevent cardiovascular disease:
Increase salt intake
Maintain a healthy weight
Smoke regularly
Avoid physical activity
What is the symptom of a heart attack:
Sudden loss of blood flow to the heart muscle
Uncomfortable pressure, squeezing, or pain at the center of the chest
Sudden attacks of weakness or paralysis
Deposits of fatty materials on the inside of the walls of the arteries
What is the purpose of pacemakers in treating cardiovascular disease:
To regulate the heart rhythm
To remove damaged veins and transplant another from the body
To insert a small balloon into the clotted area and expand it to allow blood flow once again
To measure electrical activity in the heart
The immune system attacks the joints:
Fibrodysplasia
Vitamin D deficiency
Osteoarthritis
Rheumatoid arthritis
This is an autoimmune disorder that causes painful, stiff joints that become deformed:
arthritis
osteoarthritis
rheumatoid arthritis
whiplash
A benign tumor differs from a malignant tumor in that a benign tumor:
is cancerous
spreads from the original site
is contained and will not spread
never causes health problems
The spread of cancer cells to another body part:
Metastasis
Metaphase
Benign tumor relocation
cancer relocation
Which type of tumor is worrisome!?
malignant
benign
biopsy
cyclic
Inflammation of one or more of the joints (such as the knees, hips, or shoulders) caused by wear-and-tear damage to the joints:
Cancer
Arthrits
Osteoporosis
Heart Disease
Select all of the following answers that would help prevent heart disease:
Eating high fat foods
Getting regular physical activity
Limiting cholesterol intake
Maintaining a healthy weight
Making sure to eat more saturated fats
A disease that occurs when abnormal cells multiply out of control:
Heart disease
Asthma
Diabetes
Cancer
A benign tumor is NOT cancerous:
True
False
It depends where the tumor is located.
_________ is a protein made in the pancreas that regulates/controls the level of glucose in the blood.
Insulin
Amino
Pancreatitis
Sugar-regulator
Genetic diseases are __________.
non contagious
Contagious
Asthma is a respiratory disorder characterized by:
Excessive production of mucus
Narrowing of the airways
Infection of the alveoli
Collapse of the lung
An illness which is ongoing. There is no cure, only treatment.
Chronic
Communicable
Physical or mental impairment that interferes with a person's normal activity.
disabilities
multiple sclerosis
glaucoma
tinnitus
What would be the most likely barrier to employment for a person with a physical disability?
Gender
Location
Health care
Technology
_____________ are diseases in which the immune system attacks the cells of the body that the immune system normally protects.
autoimmune diseases
immune disorders
immunocompromise
none of the above
__________ are reactions by the immune system to harmless substances.
allergies
asthma
immune disorders
autoimmune disease
__________ form of arthritis that is NOT an autoimmune disease, instead the breaking down of the joints is due to aging of the person.
arthritis
rheumatoid arthritis
osteoarthritis
none of the above
Disabilities are only physical and not mental impairments or deficiencies that interfere with a person's normal activity.
True
False
Many people with disabilities live independently and are part of the mainstream society.
True
False
Which strategy can help individuals with intellectual disabilities in physical activities:
Using complex instructions
Increasing activity speed
Reducing practice opportunities
Providing clear and simple instructions
Disabilities can occur by:
