JACQUELYN L. BANASIK CHAPTER 1-54|COMPLETE GUIDE
Meningitis vaccine - CORRECT ANSWERS-Prevents infection from meningitis-causing
organisms.
Obesity management - CORRECT ANSWERS-Diet and exercise for weight reduction.
Sodium restriction - CORRECT ANSWERS-Limiting salt intake for high blood pressure.
Dysphagia - CORRECT ANSWERS-Difficulty swallowing.
Malaise - CORRECT ANSWERS-General feeling of discomfort or unease.
Clinical manifestation - CORRECT ANSWERS-Observable signs of a disease.
Throat culture - CORRECT ANSWERS-Test to identify pathogens in throat.
Skin rash - CORRECT ANSWERS-Change in skin appearance, often indicating disease.
Pustules - CORRECT ANSWERS-Small, inflamed, pus-filled blisters.
Temperature 102.3°F - CORRECT ANSWERS-Indicates fever, a common infection sign.
Joint stiffness - CORRECT ANSWERS-Reduced flexibility in joints, often due to inflammation.
Vaccination - CORRECT ANSWERS-Administration of a vaccine to induce immunity.
,Health counseling - CORRECT ANSWERS-Advice given to improve health outcomes.
Infection symptoms - CORRECT ANSWERS-Signs indicating the presence of pathogens.
Disease susceptibility - CORRECT ANSWERS-Inherent likelihood of developing a disease.
Clinical examination - CORRECT ANSWERS-Physical assessment to diagnose health issues.
Incubation period - CORRECT ANSWERS-Time from exposure to first symptoms.
Red blood cell count - CORRECT ANSWERS-Measure of red blood cells in blood.
Gender difference - CORRECT ANSWERS-Variations in health metrics based on gender.
Situational factors - CORRECT ANSWERS-Environmental conditions affecting health metrics.
Normal variation - CORRECT ANSWERS-Natural fluctuations in health measurements.
Cultural variation - CORRECT ANSWERS-Differences in health perceptions across cultures.
Etiology - CORRECT ANSWERS-Cause or causes of a disease process.
Primary prevention - CORRECT ANSWERS-Preventing disease by reducing susceptibility.
Secondary prevention - CORRECT ANSWERS-Early detection and management of disease.
Tertiary prevention - CORRECT ANSWERS-Rehabilitative care to restore function.
,Disease treatment - CORRECT ANSWERS-Management of an already developed disease.
Pharyngitis - CORRECT ANSWERS-Inflammation of the throat.
Group A Streptococcus - CORRECT ANSWERS-Bacteria causing pharyngeal infections.
Environmental toxins - CORRECT ANSWERS-Harmful substances affecting health from
surroundings.
Overcrowding - CORRECT ANSWERS-High population density impacting health outcomes.
Nutrition - CORRECT ANSWERS-Dietary intake affecting overall health.
Hygiene - CORRECT ANSWERS-Practices to maintain health and prevent disease.
Meningococcal meningitis - CORRECT ANSWERS-Infection causing inflammation of brain
membranes.
Heart attack - CORRECT ANSWERS-Medical emergency due to blocked blood flow.
Socioeconomic factors - CORRECT ANSWERS-Influence disease via toxins, nutrition, and
hygiene.
Reliability - CORRECT ANSWERS-Ability of a test to yield consistent results.
Validity - CORRECT ANSWERS-Degree a test measures what it intends to.
Sensitivity - CORRECT ANSWERS-Probability test is positive if disease is present.
, Specificity - CORRECT ANSWERS-Probability test is negative if disease is absent.
Diagnostic testing - CORRECT ANSWERS-Evaluates presence of medical conditions in patients.
Stress indicators - CORRECT ANSWERS-Signs like tachycardia and diaphoresis during stress.
Catecholamines - CORRECT ANSWERS-Hormones that increase during stress, causing pupil
dilation.
Cortisol - CORRECT ANSWERS-Hormone that stimulates gluconeogenesis during stress.
Epinephrine - CORRECT ANSWERS-Hormone that increases glycogenolysis during stress.
Norepinephrine - CORRECT ANSWERS-Mediator of stress response and adaptation.
Allostasis - CORRECT ANSWERS-Ability to adapt successfully to stressors.
General adaptation syndrome - CORRECT ANSWERS-Selye's model of stress response phases.
Alarm phase - CORRECT ANSWERS-Initial reaction to stress, triggering physiological
responses.
Resistance phase - CORRECT ANSWERS-Body's adaptation to ongoing stressors.
ACTH - CORRECT ANSWERS-Pituitary hormone stimulating cortisol release.
Prodromal stage - CORRECT ANSWERS-Initial nonspecific symptoms indicating disease onset.
Sequela - CORRECT ANSWERS-Pathological condition resulting from a previous disease.