Module 7 - Aussie Adults

Question 1

psychosocial development age 19-40

Answer 1

intimacy VS isolation

Question 2

psychosocial development age 40-65

Answer 2

generativity VS stagnation

Question 3

psychosocial development age 65-death

Answer 3

ego identity VS despair

Question 4

success of intimacy VS isolation leads to…

Answer 4

strong relationships

Question 5

failure of intimacy VS isolation leads to…

Answer 5

loneliness and isolation

Question 6

generativity is defined as..

Answer 6

guiding the next generation (through having children or making a positive change that benefits others)

Question 7

success in generativity VS stagnation

Answer 7

feeling useful

Question 8

failure in generativity VS stagnation

Answer 8

boredom, reverting to younger behaviour (mid life crisis)

Question 9

ego identity VS despair

Answer 9

feeling satisfied with accomplishments, accepting death VS regretting poor choices, wishing things could be changed

Question 10

4 major causes of death relating to cardiovascular health are…

Answer 10

coronary heart disease, stroke, heart failure, peripheral vascular disease

Question 11

CVD causes what % of deaths in australia

Answer 11

27%

Question 12

how many men and women will be diagnosed with cancer by the age of 85?

Answer 12

1 in 2

Question 13

examples of injury related deaths

Answer 13

suicide, transport accidents, falls, poisoning

Question 14

arthritis and musculoskeletal disease are conditions in which there is…

Answer 14

inflammation of the joints causing pain, stiffness, disability and deformity

Question 15

what % of australians had arthritis or other musculoskeletal conditions

Answer 15

30%

Question 16

how many australians aged 16-85 will experience mental illness during their lives?

Answer 16

almost half

Question 17

diabetes is caused by

Answer 17

the inability of the body to control the amount of sugar in the blood

Question 18

what % of adults were overweight/obese in 2017-2018?

Answer 18

67%

Question 19

being overweight increases the risk of

Answer 19

high BP, cholesterol, heart disease, diabetes, stroke

Question 20

endometriosis affects

Answer 20

1 in 10 women

Question 21

3 leading causes of death for women

Answer 21

dementia, ischaemic heart disease, stroke

Question 22

3 leading causes of death for men

Answer 22

ischaemic heart disease, lung cancer, dementia

Question 23

endometriosis results in ____ and can cause ____

Answer 23

pain

infertility

Question 24

most commonly diagnosed cancer for females

Answer 24

breast cancer

Question 25

which 3 things are vital for prevention of breast cancer?

Answer 25

self examinations, breast awareness and early detection

Question 26

when is a women considered to be postmenopausal?

Answer 26

when she has had no period for 12 months in a row

Question 27

when does menopause usually occur?

Answer 27

between 45 and 55 years

Question 28

hot flushes, night sweats, bodily aches and pains, dry skin, vaginal dryness, loss of libido and urinary frequency are all symptoms of

Answer 28

pre and post menopause

Question 29

the pelvic floor is a group of muscles and ligaments that support...

Answer 29

the bladder, uterus and bowel

Question 30

role of the pelvic floor

Answer 30

to prevent incontinence and prolapse of the bladder, uterus and bowel

Question 31

what can cause the pelvic floor to weaken?

Answer 31

childbirth, obesity, constipation, heavy lifting, growing older

Question 32

75% of suicides are

Answer 32

male

Question 33

who is healthier? men or women

Answer 33

women

Question 34

how many australian men suffer from depression at any given time?

Answer 34

1 in 6

Question 35

male depression is associated with an increased risk of health disorders such as...

Answer 35

cardiovascular disease and diabetes

Question 36

depressed men are twice as likely as depressed women to...

Answer 36

abuse alcohol and drugs

Question 37

3 important health screenings in women

Answer 37

cervical screening test, breast self examination, mammogram

Question 38

what does a cervical screening test detect?

Answer 38

irregularities that could lead to cervical cancer such as HPV

Question 39

what did cervical screening tests replace?

Answer 39

pap smears

Question 40

cervical screening test age

Answer 40

25+

Question 41

frequency of cervical screening tests

Answer 41

2 years after last pap smear, and every 5 years untl 74yrs

Question 42

what does a breast self examination detect?

Answer 42

tissue abnormality leading to breast cancer

Question 43

breast self examination age and frequency

Answer 43

40+ years, monthly

Question 44

what does a mammogram detect?

Answer 44

tissue abnormality that may lead to breast cancer

Question 45

mammogram age and frequency

Answer 45

50+ years, every 2 years

Question 46

health screening in men

Answer 46

testicular self examination, PSA test, DRE

Question 47

what does a testicular self examination detect?

Answer 47

tissue abnormality that may lead to testicular cancer

Question 48

age and frequency of testicular self examination

Answer 48

from puberty, monthly

Question 49

PSA test stands for

Answer 49

prostate specific antigen test

Question 50

what does a PSA test detect

Answer 50

elevated PSA which can indicate abnormal tissue (potentially leading to prostate cancer)

Question 51

PSA age

Answer 51

50-70 years or 40+ years if family Hx

Question 52

PSA test frequency

Answer 52

every 2-4 years

Question 53

DRE stands for

Answer 53

digital rectal examination

Question 54

when is a DRE performed?

Answer 54

if PSA levels are elevated

Question 55

STI screening is often paired with...

Answer 55

cervical screening tests

Question 56

STI screening age

Answer 56

from age of first sexual activity

Question 57

STI screening frequency

Answer 57

less than 30 yrs age and sexually active for 6-12 months

Question 58

skin checks age and frequency

Answer 58

from puberty, every 3 months

Question 59

skin checks detect

Answer 59

changes to skin or appearance of moles

Question 60

bones density tests are performed when?

Answer 60

with the presence of risk factors

Question 61

bone density test age and frequency

Answer 61

50+ years, every 15 years

Question 62

FOBT stands for

Answer 62

faecal occult blood test

Question 63

what is the FOBT screening?

Answer 63

bowel cancer screening, mailed out to individuals from their 50th birthday (free from government)

Question 64

FOBT age

Answer 64

50-74 or 40+ if fam Hx

Question 65

FOBT frequency

Answer 65

every 2 years

Question 66

BP checks age and frequency

Answer 66

18+, every 2 years

Question 67

cholesterol blood test age and frequency

Answer 67

45 years, every 5 years

Question 68

teeth checks age and frequency

Answer 68

post puberty, yrly

Question 69

hearing and eyesight screening age and frq

Answer 69

65+, 5-10yrs