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HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE - COMPONENT 3 REVISION EXAM QUESTIONS
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Physical factor- A sudden quick illness from which a person is expected to recover and
last no longer than 6 months. (Flu, heart attack)
Select the correct term
1Acute iIlness 2Chronic illness
3Stroke
4Asthma
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Blood pressure The pressure that is exerted by the blood against the walls of blood vessels.
Chronic illness - A condition in which the body is unable to produce enough insulin,
Type 2 Diabetes
mainly caused by obesity.
BMI (body mass index) Physiological indicator - A measure of body weight relative to height.
Peak flow Physiological indicator - maximum speed of expiration.
Pulse rate Physiological indicator- the number of pulse beats per minute.
Relatives, friends, neighbours. Can offer practical help, emotional support, advice,
Informal support
financial help.
Paid support from professional caregivers such as doctors, nurses, social workers,
Formal support
and homecare workers. Can offer practical help, emotional support.
Obstacles Something that blocks or stands in the way.
Motivation A need or desire that energises and directs behaviour.
Physical factor- An illness that begins gradually and is ongoing, will last more than 6
Chronic Illness
months. (Cancer, Asthma)
Resting pulse rate the rate at which your heart beats when still
Physical factor- A sudden quick illness from which a person is expected to recover
Acute iIlness
and last no longer than 6 months. (Flu, heart attack)
Diet Physical factor - The foods and beverages a person eats and drinks.
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