What role did the nurses have in the Roybal Clinic and in Whatcom
County? (Week 1) Correct Answer-They were driving for a more nurse-
focused rather than physician-focused clinic by hiring more nurses and
nurse practitioners to care for clients with diabetes
Stage of disease:
1. Primary
2. Secondary
3. Tertiary Correct Answer-1. Before disease; preventative measures
2. health screenings
3. managing disease via medication
What four elements are included in the definition of "clinical preventive
services"? Correct Answer-1. screening tests
2. behavioral counseling
3. education/information
4. preventative medication
What are "Risk Factors"? Give an example. Correct Answer-
Determinants of someone's health.
ex. genetics, lifestyle habits
Name the top four cardiovascular disease risk factors Correct Answer-
hypertension, smoking, high cholesterol, and diabetes
, what is the amount of physical activity for adults? Correct Answer-
Adults should at least partake in 150 minutes of physical activity weekly
if it's moderate intensity.
what two measures are involved in assessing obesity risk? Correct
Answer-Calculating BMI and waist circumference
we are discussing 6 categories of antihypertensive meds this week, name
2 Correct Answer-metroprolol, lisonipril, hydrochlorothiazide, losartan,
almodipine, etc.
What drug class is recommended to reduce serum cholesterol Correct
Answer-statin
From the six "best proven nonpharmacologic interventions for
prevention and treatment of hypertension," name two Correct Answer-
weight loss
limit alcohol
Low-dose aspirin (75-100 mg orally daily) is recommended for every
adult over 50 years of age. Correct Answer-false
For asymptomatic women who are at average risk for breast cancer, at
what age should mammography begin ___and how often should they be
performed ___? Correct Answer-50 years old every 2 years