Definitions only

Question 1

What is CF?

Answer 1

An inherited autosomal recessive disease resulting from a gene mutation on chromosome 7 affecting ion transport.

Question 2

What is pneumonia?

Answer 2

An inflammatory condition of the lung leading to abnormal alveolar filling with consolidation and exudation.

Question 3

What is bronchiectasis?

Answer 3

the permanent abnormal dilation in one or more of the lungs Bronchi leading to excess mucus making a person more prone to pulmonary infection

Question 4

What is pulmonary fibrosis

Answer 4

A progressive restrictive disease caused by inflammation and scarring of the lungs

Question 5

What does COPD stand for and name 3 major conditions

Answer 5

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disorder.
Chronic bronchitis, Chronic asthma and Emphysema

Question 6

What is myelopathy?

Answer 6

Compression on the spinal cord in the central canal.

Question 7

What is cauda equina syndrome?

Answer 7

Compression on the collection of nerves at the bottom of the spinal cord

Question 8

What is spinal stenosis

Answer 8

The narrowing of the spinal canal.

Question 9

What is radiculopathy

Answer 9

compression or irritation of a spinal nerve root.

Question 10

What is spondylosis?

Answer 10

An umberella term for degenerative spinal changes.

Question 11

What is ankylosing spondylitis

Answer 11

• “Ankylosing” = stiffening or fusion
• “Spondylitis” = inflammation of the spine

Chronic inflammation leading to progressive abnormal fusion and stiffening spinal joints

Question 12

What is spondyliolistesis

Answer 12

Anterior translation of the superior vertebra relative to the inferior vertebra.

Question 13

What is cerebral anoxia?

Answer 13

A complete interruption of the supply of oxygen to the brain.

Question 14

What is autonomic dysreflexia

Answer 14

Seen in individuals with spinal cord injuries at or above the T6 level.
An overreaction of the autonomic nervous system to a stimulus below the level of injury, leading to severe hypertension and other symptoms.

Question 15

What is MS

Answer 15

MS, or Multiple Sclerosis, is a chronic demyelinating disease of the Central Nervous System characterized by an inflammatory process. This process results in axonal damage and the formation of sclerotic plaques, contributing to the progressive neurological deficit

Question 16

What is Parkinson’s disease

Answer 16

A chronic, progressive, neurodegenerative disorder resulting from the degeneration of dopamine producing neurones in the substantia nigra of the basal ganglia.

Question 17

What is the definition of Cardio Vascular Disease (CVD)

Answer 17

CVD is a general term for conditions affecting the heart and blood vessels

Question 18

What is a myocardial infarction (MI)?

Answer 18

MI is when the blood supplying the oxygen to the heart is severely reduced or cut off, leading to ischaemia of the heart muscle and scar formation.

Question 19

Chronic bronchitis

Answer 19

Inflammation of the lungs
Narrowed airways and increased sputum production.

Question 20

Define type 1 diabetes

Answer 20

An autoimmune response where the body attacks the pancreas stopping the production of insulin.

Question 21

Type 2 diabetes

Answer 21

An insufficient level or absence of insulin where it does not work properly. This is usually associated obesity.

Question 22

Define diabetes

Answer 22

A metabolic disorder. It is absence deficit or resistance to insulin leading to hyperglycaemia

Question 23

What is a strain/tear

Answer 23

Involves over contracting or lengthening a muscle causing tearing of collagen

Question 24

What is a sprain and cause?

Answer 24

A sprain is an injury to the band of collagen tissue.
Usually caused by the joint being forced suddenly outside its usual range of
movement

Question 25

Frozen shoulder

Answer 25

An inflammatory condition causing fibrosis of GH joint capsule. Progressive stiffness and reduced active and passive range of motion. Has spontaneous complete or nearly complete recovery.

Question 26

Define osteoarthritis and its common areas

Answer 26

A chronic condition affecting whole joints including artickar cartilage,subchondral bone ligaments and synovial membranes. Most common in knees, hips, lower back, fingers and toes.

Question 27

Shoulder instability

Answer 27

The shoulders greater tendency to dislocate due to a ligament or labrum tear

Question 28

What is angina?

Answer 28

Its transient. Chest pain due to inadequate supply of oxygen to the heart muscle.

Question 29

What is heart failure?

Answer 29

When your heart can’t pump enough blood for our body’s needs. This usually happens cause the heat has become stiff or weak.

Question 30

FAI

Answer 30

A pathological mechanical process where abnormal bone morphology in the hip joint either on the femur, acetabulum or both leads to the bones pinching or rubbing during vigorous movements. Over time repetitive contact can damage intra-articular soft tissue such as the labrum and articular cartilage.

Question 31

Patella pain syndrome

Answer 31

An umberella term fr pain arising from the Patello femoral joint or adjacent soft tissues. Can be actuate if chronic and is a result of overload.

Question 32

Define obesity

Answer 32

Having a body mass index equal to or greater than 30.