Health and Social Care - Component 3 Revision Questions & Answers

Blood pressure - Answer The pressure that is exerted by the blood against the walls of blood vessels. Type 2 Diabetes - Answer Chronic illness - A condition in which the body is unable to produce enough insulin, mainly caused by obesity. BMI (body mass index) - Answer Physiological indicator - A measure of body weight relative to height. Peak flow - Answer Physiological indicator - maximum speed of expiration. Pulse rate - Answer Physiological indicator- the number of pulse beats per minute. Informal support - Answer Relatives, friends, neighbours. Can offer practical help, emotional support, advice, financial help. Formal support - Answer Paid support from professional caregivers such as doctors, nurses, social workers, and homecare workers. Can offer practical help, emotional support. Obstacles - Answer Something that blocks or stands in the way. Motivation - Answer A need or desire that energises and directs behaviour. Chronic Illness - Answer Physical factor- An illness that begins gradually and is ongoing, will last more than 6 months. (Cancer, Asthma) Resting pulse rate - Answer the rate at which your heart beats when still Acute iIlness - Answer Physical factor- A sudden quick illness from which a person is expected to recover and last no longer than 6 months. (Flu, heart attack) Diet - Answer Physical factor - The foods and beverages a person eats and drinks. Obesity - Answer Physical factor - Having an excess amount of body fat Stroke - Answer Physical factor - A sudden attack of weakness or paralysis that occurs when blood flow to an area of the brain is interrupted. Asthma - Answer Chronic illness - episodes of breathing difficulty due to narrowed or obstructed airways. Addiction - Answer Lifestyle choice - A physiological or psychological dependence on drink / drug. Nicotine - Answer Lifestyle choice- The addictive drug found in tobacco leaves. Personal hygiene - Answer Physical factor - Daily maintenance of cleanliness by practicing good healthful habits.