HSC10 Quiz 0.0 / 5 ? Health & Social CareDiagnosis, treatment and prevention strategiesA2/A-levelAQA Created by: LisaMooreCreated on: 21-06-16 17:16 Why does a GP take a medical history? to identify the cause agent and disease process 1 of 32 What condition can a visual examination reveal? Arthritis - swelling/distortion to joints 2 of 32 what are the 2 sides of the metal dish on a stethoscope called? diaphragm and bell 3 of 32 what is palpation? feeling parts of body with fingers 4 of 32 what does a reflex test detect? damage to nerve pathways 5 of 32 what is a normal temperature? 36-37.5 6 of 32 what is the instrument used for taking a blood pressure? sphygmomanometer 7 of 32 what are ways GPs can use computers to aid diagnosis? CDSS and medical history 8 of 32 what is an advntage of x rays? painless 9 of 32 what is the source of ultrasound scans? ultra high frequency sound waves 10 of 32 what can CT scans be used for? Brain injuries and digestive tract 11 of 32 identify a disadvantage of PET scans expensive chemicals are used 12 of 32 what are contrast x rays used for? to observe hollow or fluid filled organs 13 of 32 identify an advantage of ECGs non-invasive 14 of 32 what does a blood count test look at? red blood cells, white blood cells and platelets 15 of 32 in amniocentesis, where is the sample taken from? amniotic fluid/sac 16 of 32 what conditions can amniocentesis diagnose? Down's, CF and spina bifida 17 of 32 what does PKU test for? levels of phenylalanine 18 of 32 what is another name for gum disease? gingivitis 19 of 32 what is the medical term for short sightedness? myopia 20 of 32 what is a disadvantage of mammograhy risk to reproductive cells 21 of 32 what is the instrument used for smear tests called? speculum and brush 22 of 32 what is measured during tonometry? intraocular pressure 23 of 32 what is the cause of whooping cough? bordetella pertussis (bacteria) 24 of 32 what is active immunity? when the immune system is triggered by a dead or weakened pathogen to produce its own antibodies 25 of 32 what is the cause of cholera? vibrio cholerae bacteria 26 of 32 What is a long term risk of Hep A? liver failure 27 of 32 how is Hep B spread? bodily fluids 28 of 32 what are the long term risks of furious rabies? hydrophobia, hyperactive behaviour, hallucinations 29 of 32 identify 3 self help techniques bed rest, drinking plenty of fluids, over the counter medication 30 of 32 what does a home nurse do? manage treatment, providing nutrition, maintaining hygiene 31 of 32 what is one way drugs can be used? to reduce pain 32 of 32
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