HLTH 201- Midterm Exam Guide - Comprehensive Notes for the exam ( 13 pages long!)
11 Oct 2017
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This study guide is meant to assist you in your preparation for midterm 2. Define the subtypes of stroke and describe their causes. Describe modifiable and unmodifiable risk factors for heart disease in canada. List risk factors common to both cancer and cardiovascular disease. How does diabetes affect the body as a whole? (hint: break down the body into systems and list potential complications) Compare and contrast the three types of diabetes. Limits on physical activity due to functional decline. Compare activities of daily living (adls) and instrumental activities of daily living (iadls). Discuss prevention and treatment strategies for osteoporosis. Define an injury: compare and contrast intentional and unintentional injuries. Assess safety of driving by older adults based on number of motor vehicle collisions and rate of collisions per mile. Discuss the implications of mild cognitive impairment for driving. List why pedestrian accidents are higher among older adults. Discuss health challenges of antibiotic over-use and nosocomial infections.
