Exam #1 Flashcards
Physiologic (functional)
Changes in body related to disease process
Homeostasis
Maintenance of a relatively stable internal environment regardless of external changes
Maintain=good health
Not maintained= disease
Factors that might alter what is considered “normal”?
Age, gender, genetics, environment, activity level
Seven steps for health
- Tabacoo and vape:do not smoke, causes cancer, damages lungs vast constricts bloodvessels = heart squeezes harder and wearsheart out by increasing heart size, avoid second-hand smoke
- Nutrition:diet, healthy options,heavy infruirs and veggies non processed foods, lean meats, heathy fats, eat 5-10 servings of fruits and veggies a day, nigh fiber foods, limit alcohol intake
- Physical activity: 30 minutes a day 15 days a week,moderate activity, strength training to help bones,helps with heart and lungs
- Protection from the sun
- Follow cancer screening guidelines
- Doctor ordentist visit if any changes in the normal state of health
7.follow health and safety guidelines at home and at work when using, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials
Disease prevention Stages 1-3
Primary: protect people from disease or injury in the first place
Secondary: after diagnosis, or identification of risk factor, stop in early stages,limit long-term disability,prevent recurrent injury Tertiary:helping people manage chronic illness, prevent further deterioration, maximize quality of life
Screenings are what in disease process?
Secondary
Healthy lifestyle and vaccines are what in disease process?
Primary
Post acute episode, rehab are what in disease process?
Tertiary
All of the following are part of the seven steps to health, except:
A. Follow cancer screening guidelines
B. Use of sunblock agents whenever expose.
C. choose high fiber, your fat foods.
D. Participate in strenuous exercise on a regular daily basis.
D. Participate in strenuous exercise on a regular daily basis.
Gross level
In total
Biopsy
Excision, removal of small amounts of living tissue
Autopsy
Examination of the body and organs afterdeath
Diagnosis
Identification of a disease
Etiology
Causes of factors in a disease
Idiopathic
Unknown causes of a disease
Iatrogenic
Error treatment/procedure may cause the disease
Ex. Folly, central line
Predisposing factors
Age, gender, inherited factors, environment
Ex. Smoking
Prophylaxis
Preserve heath; prevent spread of disease
Prevention
Vaccinations, diet, etc.
Pathogenesis
Development of a disease
Onset: insidious
Gradual onset; mild symptoms
Onset:sudden example
Ex. Heart attack
Acute
Short term
Chronic
Long term