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These are the very small air sacs that are the destination of breathed-in
air. The capillaries surround these sacs and exchange gas from the air with
the blood. What are these tiny sacs called? (alveoli)
Pneumonia is a common lung infection caused by bacteria, a virus or
fungi. It is often spread via coughing, sneezing, or even breathing. Most
healthy people recover from pneumonia in one to three weeks, but
pneumonia can be life-threatening. The good news is that pneumonia can
be prevented—by getting a what? (flu/pneuomonia vaccine)
This is a colorless, tasteless and odorless gas that causes lung cancer. It
can build up to dangerous levels inside homes, schools and other
buildings. Exposure to this is the second leading cause of lung cancer in
the United States, after smoking. What is this gas? (Radon)
You breathe in and out with this muscle doing about 80 percent of the
work to fill your lungs with a mixture of oxygen and other gases, and then
to send the waste gas out. What muscle is it? (diaphragm)
This exercise reduces the number of breaths you take and keeps your
airways open longer. More air is able to flow in and out of your lungs so
you can be more physically active. To practice it, simply breathe in
through your nose and breathe out at least twice as long through your
mouth. This is called what? (pursed lip breathing)
For people with asthma a common form of medication is inhalers which
relax the muscles around the airways (breathing tubes). When the
airways are more open, it is easier to breathe. What is the medical term
for these inhalers? (bronchodilators)
Changes in the season can bring on an asthma episode due to
increased what in the air? Limit your time outdoors during high pollen
times of the year such as spring and fall. (Pollen)
This is an allergen that can trigger asthma symptoms. You can reduce your
exposure to it by cleaning visible spots, running a dehumidifier and using
the exhaust fan when taking a shower. What is this fungus? (mold)
With Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, the airways in your lungs
become inflamed and thicken, and the tissue where oxygen is exchanged
is destroyed. The flow of air in and out of your lungs decreases. When
that happens, less oxygen gets into your body tissues, and it becomes
harder to get rid of the waste gas carbon dioxide. As the disease gets
worse, shortness of breath makes it harder to remain active. What is the
acronym for this disease? (COPD)
What is a noninvasive method for monitoring a person's oxygen
saturation (SO2)? (Pulse oximetry )
Did you know that the maximum amount of air your lungs can hold—your
total lung capacity—is about 6 liters? That is about how many large soda
bottles? (3)
An enlarged heart may have various causes. But it's usually the result of
high blood pressure (hypertension) or coronary artery disease.
An enlarged heart may not pump blood effectively, resulting in
congestive heart failure. What is the medical term for an enlarged heart?
(cardiomegaly)
Angina is a common sign of a heart attack. It is chest pain or discomfort
that occurs when your heart doesn’t get as much blood and oxygen as it
needs. Common presentations are: the chest feeling tight or heavy,
shortness of breath, discomfort that may spread to arm, back, neck,jaw or
stomach, particularly on what side? (Left)
This type of shortening is high in both trans and saturated fat. It is a form
of hydrogenated oil, which is unhealthy, especially if you are trying to
reduce your cholesterol and improve your heart health. What is this?
(Crisco)
This type of dairy product is low in saturated and trans fat, making it heart
healthy and safe to eat when you are trying to lower your cholesterol.
What type of dairy product is this? (1% or low fat milk)
This is a representation of atherosclerosis, a disease where plaque builds
up inside your arteries. Over time this may begin to limit the flow of
oxygen rich blood to your organs and my lead to heart attack, stroke, or
even death.
What is the ideal blood pressure? < 120/80
This is the “good” cholesterol. Having a high level of ______ can lower
your risk of heart attack and stroke. (HDL)
This is the “bad” cholesterol. When you have too much of it, ____ can
build up inside your arteries.Together with other substances, it can form
plaque (a thick,hard, fatty deposit). Plaque narrows the arteries and
reduces blood flow. (LDL)
This is a representation of atrial fibrillation. In AFib, the heart’s two small
upper chambers (atria) don’t beat the way they should. Instead of beating
in a normal pattern, the atria beat irregularly and too fast, quivering like a
bowl of gelatin. This increases the amount of blood that pools in the
heart, which could lead to a blood clot and potentially a stroke.
This is a surgical treatment often used to regulate a person with AFib's
Heart Rate. What is installed to regulate a person’s HR? (pacemaker)
You should get how many minutes of moderate level intensity exercise
each week to decrease your risk of heart attack or stroke? (150/wk)
Heart Attacks occur when the blood flow to a part of the heart is blocked,
usually by a blood clot. If this clot cuts off the blood flow completely, the
part of the heart muscle supplied by that artery begins to die. The types
of arteries that become blocked in a heart attack are the ____? (coronary
arteries)
Congestive heart failure (CHF) means that your heart isn’t pumping blood
as well as it should. It keeps working, but the body doesn’t get all the
blood and oxygen it needs. A common sign of CHF is what symptom?
(swollen feet)
To reduce your stroke risk, your doctor may prescribe you drugs to keep
blood clots from forming. Two examples are anticoagulants and
antiplatelets such as warfarin and what common OTC drug? (aspirin)
The acronym ______, is an easy way to remember how to recognize a
stroke and what to do. Spot a stroke FAST. Face drooping. Arm weakness.
Speech Difficulty. Time to call 9-1-1. (FAST)
Peripheral vascular disease (PVD) refers to diseases of blood vessels
outside the heart and brain. In PAD, fatty deposits build up in the inner
lining of artery walls. These blockages restrict blood flow, mainly in
arteries leading to the kidneys, stomach, arms, and ______. Left
untreated, PAD can lead to gangrene and amputation of limbs. (legs)
A what is a metal cage used to keep an artery with plaque build up open
to decrease the risk of heart attack or stroke? (Stent)
What is one of the number one ways to significantly reduce your risk of
heart attack or stroke? By quitting this habit, you are making a lifestyle
change for the healthy. (smoking)
A ______ test, sometimes called a treadmill test or exercise test, helps
your doctor find out how well your heart handles its workload. As your
body works harder during the test, it requires more fuel and your heart
has to pump more blood. The test can show if there’s a lack of blood
supply through the arteries that go to the heart. (stress)
The four valves in your heart are made of thin (but strong) flaps of tissue
that open and close as your heart pumps. They make sure that blood
flows through your heart in the right direction. If these valves don't work,
blood can pool and form clots in your heart, increasing the risk for heart
attack and stroke. Can you name the 4 valves? Pulmonary, aortic,
bicuspid, tricuspid
This type of stroke occurs when a blood clot (embolus) travels to the brain
and blocks the flow of blood, killing the brain tissue that blood vessel
supplies. (ischemic)
This type of stroke occurs when pressure builds up in the blood vessels of
the brain causing them to rupture and release blood into the brain tissue,
killing all the cells in the nearby area. People with high blood pressure are
at the most risk for this type of stroke. (hemorrhagic)
Resources: American Lung Association, American Heart Association, Google Images