HS 210 Exam 1 With Correct Solution
US Preventative Services Task Force - ANSWER Established in 1984 to improve the
health of americans
Clinicians are primary audience
primary prevention - ANSWER Prevent onset of disease by reducing incidence of
disease
Healthy diet, seatbelts, immunizations
Leading Causes of death - ANSWER Heart disease is #1
Lower respiratory infections are deadliest communicable
Triple Aim - ANSWER Health of populations
Experience of care
Lower costs
Well-baby exam measures - ANSWER Measure (Length - reclining, Weight - completely
undressed, Head circumference - nonelastic tape measure at the largest point)
Cardiovascular (Murmurs, Cyanosis)
Genitourinary (Undescended testis, Increases risk of infertility and later testicular
cancer)
1st trimester screenings - ANSWER Carrier screening for genetic conditions
Cell-free fetal DNA testing
Ultrasound exam, called a nuchal translucency screening, measures the thickness of a
space at the back of the fetus's neck (down syndrome/heart conditions)
2nd trimester screenings - ANSWER Maternal blood screening (Quad Screen, Tests the
mother's blood for risk for some birth defects)
Ultrasound (Assesses the baby's growth and for birth defects (16 to 20 weeks))
Glucose screening (Assesses the mother for gestational diabetes)
3rd trimester screenings - ANSWER Group B Strep (GBS) - Infection that can pass to the
baby during birth
newborn screenings (IN) - ANSWER Heel stick (Phenylketonuria, Congenital
, hypothyroidism, Sickle cell anemia, Galactosemia, Cystic fibrosis)
pulse oximetry (critical congenital heart disease)
hearing (Otoacoustic emission testing, Auditory brainstem response)
active immunity - ANSWER Exposure to a disease that triggers the immune system to
produce antibodies
Natural immunity
Vaccine induced
passive immunity - ANSWER A person is given antibody to a disease rather than
producing them through their own immune system
Newborn through mom
Immune globulin
herd immunity - ANSWER When most of a population is immune to an infectious disease,
it provided intect protection to those who are not immune
effects of lead on growth and development of children - ANSWER Damage to the brain
and nervous system
Slowed growth and development
Learning and behavior problems
Hearing and speech problems
causes of lead poisoning - ANSWER Swallowing house dust or soil contaminated by lead
paint are the most common sources
Objects containing lead dust such as toys, trinkets, or their fingers are put in their
mouth
Contact with paint chips and dust from lead paint in buildings or homes
Dust from soil contaminated with lead from leaded gasoline, aviation fuel, mining, or
industries
Drinking water delivered through lead-based pipes, faucets, and plumbing fixtures
Traditional medicines and cosmetics imported from other countries
Some candy and candy wrappers
Consumer products such as toys, jewelry, antiques, and collectable items
Lead-glazed pottery
US Preventative Services Task Force - ANSWER Established in 1984 to improve the
health of americans
Clinicians are primary audience
primary prevention - ANSWER Prevent onset of disease by reducing incidence of
disease
Healthy diet, seatbelts, immunizations
Leading Causes of death - ANSWER Heart disease is #1
Lower respiratory infections are deadliest communicable
Triple Aim - ANSWER Health of populations
Experience of care
Lower costs
Well-baby exam measures - ANSWER Measure (Length - reclining, Weight - completely
undressed, Head circumference - nonelastic tape measure at the largest point)
Cardiovascular (Murmurs, Cyanosis)
Genitourinary (Undescended testis, Increases risk of infertility and later testicular
cancer)
1st trimester screenings - ANSWER Carrier screening for genetic conditions
Cell-free fetal DNA testing
Ultrasound exam, called a nuchal translucency screening, measures the thickness of a
space at the back of the fetus's neck (down syndrome/heart conditions)
2nd trimester screenings - ANSWER Maternal blood screening (Quad Screen, Tests the
mother's blood for risk for some birth defects)
Ultrasound (Assesses the baby's growth and for birth defects (16 to 20 weeks))
Glucose screening (Assesses the mother for gestational diabetes)
3rd trimester screenings - ANSWER Group B Strep (GBS) - Infection that can pass to the
baby during birth
newborn screenings (IN) - ANSWER Heel stick (Phenylketonuria, Congenital
, hypothyroidism, Sickle cell anemia, Galactosemia, Cystic fibrosis)
pulse oximetry (critical congenital heart disease)
hearing (Otoacoustic emission testing, Auditory brainstem response)
active immunity - ANSWER Exposure to a disease that triggers the immune system to
produce antibodies
Natural immunity
Vaccine induced
passive immunity - ANSWER A person is given antibody to a disease rather than
producing them through their own immune system
Newborn through mom
Immune globulin
herd immunity - ANSWER When most of a population is immune to an infectious disease,
it provided intect protection to those who are not immune
effects of lead on growth and development of children - ANSWER Damage to the brain
and nervous system
Slowed growth and development
Learning and behavior problems
Hearing and speech problems
causes of lead poisoning - ANSWER Swallowing house dust or soil contaminated by lead
paint are the most common sources
Objects containing lead dust such as toys, trinkets, or their fingers are put in their
mouth
Contact with paint chips and dust from lead paint in buildings or homes
Dust from soil contaminated with lead from leaded gasoline, aviation fuel, mining, or
industries
Drinking water delivered through lead-based pipes, faucets, and plumbing fixtures
Traditional medicines and cosmetics imported from other countries
Some candy and candy wrappers
Consumer products such as toys, jewelry, antiques, and collectable items
Lead-glazed pottery
