MPTC Officer Wellness Test Questions with 100% Complete Solutions

Heart (Cardiovascular Disease) - Compared to Gen. Pop. there are Higher rates of CVD in the policing profession. Coronary Atherosclerosis - Fatty plaque builds up + hardens inside main arteries leading to heart and brain Cholesterol - Used for bile synthesis + to build cell membranes. Liver produces 80% 2 types of Lipoproteins for Cholesterol - HDL - high density lipoproteins LDL - low density lipoproteins HDL - high-density lipoprotein Absorbs cholesterol + carries back to liver, to flush from body. Good cholesterol - reduce risk of HD + stroke HDL levels below ___ mg/dl are considered a major risk factor for CVD. - 40 LDL - Low Density Lipoprotein Major cholesterol carrier Too much can build up the walls of the arteries LDL levels above ___ mg/dl are considered a major risk factor for CVD - 130 Hypertension - High Blood Pressure Above 120/80 Chronic HBP can cause damage to other body organs Systolic Blood Pressure - the force the heart exerts on the walls of the arteries each time it beats Diastolic Blood Pressure - the force the heart exerts on the walls of the arteries in between beats Healthy BP for adults is anything below ___ /____ - 120/80 Diabetes - When pancreas cannot produce or manage insulin Sugar builds up in the blood Cause damage to nerves and blood vessels Type ___ Diabetes is the most common form and surfaces in middle-age adults. - 2 Obesity - Skin Fold Measuring Hydrostatic Weighing BMI (Body Mass Index) BMI Calculator - Weight / (Height x Height) x 703 = BMI Any sum between ____ and _____ is considered overweight, and ____ or above is considered obese. - 25 and 29 30 Stress - Elevated state of arousal or readiness caused by external stimulus. Types of Stress - General, Cumulative, Critical Incident, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder General Stress - Most common and experienced when meeting basic human needs.