Question 1

Match the following disorders with their descriptions in.
-Results in motor or cognitive deficits and possible emotional lability.

Accepted Answer

Stroke can lead to motor or cognitive deficits and possible emotional lability due to the damage it causes to the brain.

Question 2

Match the following treatments with their description in .
-May prolong survival, but is not a cure for HIV/AIDS

Accepted Answer

HAART, or Highly Active Antiretroviral Therapy, is a treatment regimen for HIV/AIDS that can significantly reduce the viral load in the patient's body, potentially prolonging their life, but it does not cure the disease.

Question 3

50% of patients who begin an exercise program as part of their cardiac rehabilitation discontinue within the first six months.

Accepted Answer

Many studies have shown that adherence to exercise programs in cardiac rehabilitation is a significant challenge, with dropout rates of around 50% within the first six months being commonly reported in the literature.

Question 4

Match the following disorders with their descriptions in.
-The destruction of heart muscle due to lack of blood.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Match the following disorders with their descriptions...

Question 5

The vast majority of those smokers who suffer a myocardial infarction quit smoking.

Accepted Answer

Studies have shown that while a significant number of smokers do quit after a myocardial infarction (heart attack), a substantial proportion continue to smoke. Quit rates post-heart attack vary, but not all smokers cease smoking despite the increased risk of recurrent heart attacks and other cardiovascular events.

Question 6

Match the following treatments with their description in .
-A radiation treatment for cancer.

Accepted Answer

External beam therapy is a form of radiation treatment for cancer where beams of radiation are directed from outside the body to the cancerous area inside the body.

Question 7

Match the following treatments with their description in .
-Is used to treat blockages in coronary arteries.

Accepted Answer

Balloon angioplasty is a procedure used to treat blockages in coronary arteries by inflating a small balloon inside the artery to open up the blockage.

Question 8

Match the following disorders with their descriptions in.
-May be associated with Pneumocystis carinii pneumonia and eventual encephalopathy.

Accepted Answer

AIDS (Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome) is caused by the HIV virus, which weakens the immune system. Patients with AIDS are at high risk for opportunistic infections such as Pneumocystis carinii pneumonia and can also develop neurological complications leading to encephalopathy.

Question 9

Cancer is the most frequent cause of death in Canada.

Accepted Answer

Cancer is the leading cause of death in Canada, accounting for approximately 30% of all deaths.

Question 10

Match the following disorders with their descriptions in.
-Caused by a brief or incomplete blockage of oxygenated blood to the heart.

Accepted Answer

Angina pectoris is caused by a brief or incomplete blockage of oxygenated blood to the heart.

Answer: B 
 Myocardial infarction (heart attack) is caused by a complete blockage of oxygenated blood to the heart.

Answer: C 
 Carcinoma is a type of cancer that can develop in various parts of the body.

Answer: D 
 Stroke is caused by a blockage or rupture of a blood vessel in the brain, leading to a loss of blood supply and brain function.

Answer: E 
 AIDS is a viral infection caused by the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) that weakens the immune system, leading to a range of infections and other health problems.

Question 11

Ischemic strokes are caused when blood supply to the brain is cut off by a blood clot or a plaque.

Accepted Answer

Ischemic strokes occur when a blood clot or plaque blocks a blood vessel, cutting off blood supply to part of the brain, leading to brain cells being deprived of oxygen and nutrients.

Question 12

Match the following treatments with their description in .
-A treatment for a limited breast cancer

Accepted Answer

Lumpectomy is a surgical procedure designed to remove a lump or a portion of the breast where cancer is present, often preserving the majority of the breast tissue. It is commonly used in the treatment of limited or early-stage breast cancer.

Question 13

Cognitive adjustments patients make to high-mortality illnesses include developing positive reappraisals of their life situations, gaining a sense of control, and restoring their self-esteem.

Accepted Answer

Patients facing high-mortality illnesses often engage in cognitive adjustments such as developing positive reappraisals of their life situations, gaining a sense of control over their circumstances, and working to restore their self-esteem. These strategies help them cope with the psychological and emotional challenges posed by their illnesses.

Question 14

Match the following treatments with their description in .
-Results in anticipatory nausea in 25-50% of those treated.

Accepted Answer

Chemotherapy is known to cause anticipatory nausea in 25-50% of those treated, as patients may begin to feel nauseous even before treatment starts, due to associations formed between the treatment and the side effects.

Question 15

The criteria for diagnosis of AIDS has been changed to include low T-cell counts.

Accepted Answer

The criteria for the diagnosis of AIDS include a low T-cell (CD4+ T-lymphocyte) count of less than 200 cells per cubic millimeter of blood, which is a key indicator of immune system compromise.

Question 16

Psychosocial efforts for HIV/AIDS need to begin when patients are treated for the disease.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Psychosocial efforts for HIV/AIDS need to begin...

Question 17

Aphasias are language disorders that can be caused by a stroke in the left hemisphere of the brain.

Accepted Answer

Aphasias are indeed language disorders that can result from damage to specific areas of the brain, often in the left hemisphere, which is typically responsible for language processing. Strokes affecting these areas can lead to various types of aphasia, impacting speech, comprehension, reading, and writing.

Question 18

Women are more likely to have heart attacks, but less likely to die from them than men.

Accepted Answer

Men are more likely to have heart attacks than women, but women are more likely to die from them when they occur, especially at younger ages.

Question 19

Match the following disorders with their descriptions in.
-Characterized by an unrestrained proliferation of cell growth.

Accepted Answer

Carcinoma is characterized by an unrestrained proliferation of cell growth, which is a hallmark of cancerous tumors.

Question 20

Which of the following is NOT considered a high-mortality chronic illness

Accepted Answer

Asthma, while it can be severe and life-threatening, generally has a lower mortality rate compared to cancer, heart disease, and stroke, which are among the leading causes of death worldwide. Asthma is often manageable with proper treatment and lifestyle adjustments.

Quiz 14: Life-Threatening Conditions: Heart Disease, Stroke, Cancer, and Hivaids

Match the following disorders with their descriptions in. -Results in motor or cognitive deficits and possible emotional lability.

Match the following treatments with their description in . -May prolong survival, but is not a cure for HIV/AIDS

50% of patients who begin an exercise program as part of their cardiac rehabilitation discontinue within the first six months.

Match the following disorders with their descriptions in. -The destruction of heart muscle due to lack of blood.

The vast majority of those smokers who suffer a myocardial infarction quit smoking.

Match the following treatments with their description in . -A radiation treatment for cancer.

Match the following treatments with their description in . -Is used to treat blockages in coronary arteries.

Match the following disorders with their descriptions in. -May be associated with Pneumocystis carinii pneumonia and eventual encephalopathy.

Cancer is the most frequent cause of death in Canada.

Match the following disorders with their descriptions in. -Caused by a brief or incomplete blockage of oxygenated blood to the heart.