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| condition where the body systems are working at their best |
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| Physical and chemical process which substance are broken down into energy |
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| Front of body or body part |
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| Back of the body or body part |
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| Midline or toward midline of the body |
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| to the side of the body, away from midline |
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| What is the largest body system |
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| Integumentary System (Skin |
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| Role of the Integumentary system |
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Protection of internal organs
Natural protection
Prevents loss of too much water
secret sweat/help cool the body
Secret oil/lubricates the skin
ALSO A SENSE ORGAN |
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206 Bones
Gives body shape and structure
Muscles produce hear and movement
Muscles move the bones |
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| Controls Inspiration and Expiration |
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| Parts of the Respiratory System |
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Nares
Sinuses
Pharynx
Larynx
Trachea
Bronchus
Bronchioles
Lungs |
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| Cardiovascular (circulatory) |
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Carries nutrients, hormones and oxygen throughout the body
Produces and supplies infection fighting blood cells
Removes waste from cells
Controls body temperature |
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Gastrointestinal System
(digestive) |
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| Digestion of food and elimination of waste |
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Eliminates waste products through urine
Process carbohydrates and proteins
Maintains fluid balance |
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| Nervous System: what are the two parts |
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Central (CNS)
Peripheral (PNS) |
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Controls and coordinates ALL function of the body
Message center of the body
SENSES information from the environment |
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| What are the organs of the Nervous System |
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| Chemical Switches. Chemical substance that turn body functions on and off |
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| Lymphatic and Immune System |
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| Removes fluids and waste products from the immune system.The yellowish fluid is called lymph |
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| What are two types of immune system |
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Non-specific (body's 911)
Specific (Vaccines) |
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| Name an autoimmune illness |
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| The body's' immune system attaches normal tissue |
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| How often to you reposition any person that is not able to do so for self |
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| The muscle decreases in size from non use |
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| Where does the NA stand with assisting A resident with a one sided weakness |
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| The weak or affected side |
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| What is the range for HTN (high blood pressure) |
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130/80 and above on regularly
Prehypertension is 120/80
Normal is below 120/80
Low is 90/60 (hypotension) |
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| What process causes bones that are easily broke and a stooped posture |
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| What disease affects the ability to breath |
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| When a resident is recovering from/recovered from a MI (Heart attack)what would be helpful to implement |
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Regular exercise program
LOW cholesterol/LOW fat diet |
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| What resident needs the most impeccable foot care and observation |
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| The resident with diabetes |
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| A resident has a hip replacement which side do you dress first |
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| Affected side (or side which the hip was replaced) |
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True or False
Resident with urinary incontinence should be offered frequent trips to the bathroom |
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TRUE
All residents should unless contraindicated |
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| The yellowish fluid that carries disease fighting cells |
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| Which disease causes a shuffling gait and stooped position |
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| Hypertension (high blood pressure) |
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| What is glaucoma and how is it treated |
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Pressure built up in the eye
Usually with eye drops |
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True or False:
Residents with CHF (Congestive Heart Failure) need a diet LOW in sodium (salt) |
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TRUE
Sodium holds on to fluids and the resident needs to rid of fluid and usually takes meds to make them urinate more ofter to rid fluids |
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| When caring for a resident with Cancer (CA) how do we treat the area that is marked for radiation? |
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| Avoid any thing that will rub the markings off |
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| What is the proper way to wipe after toileting |
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| Front to Back (cleanest to dirtiest) |
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| How long should the resident with GERD sit up after a meal |
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| Cloudy covering over the lens of the eye |
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| what type of meals should you provide for a Resident with AIDS |
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| Small frequent due to nausea |
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TRUE or FALSE
IT does NOT matter if the sheets are wrinkled under the resident |
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| FALSE: part of proper skin care is keeping linens wrinkle free |
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| Anti embolic stockings/Compression are: |
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| Tight stocking that assist in circulation and reduction of edema |
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| Which gender has the short urethra |
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| Female which can account for females having more frequent UTIs than males |
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| What is a diuretic medications? |
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| Used to reduce the amount of fluid in the blood, often used for CHF |
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| What type of shoes should diabetic residents wear? |
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| Leather, strong support and good soles, |
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| Baths should NOT be encouraged for females, WHY? |
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| Due to the shorter urethra and increase of UTI |
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| what should you avoid when a resident is having radiation for Cancer |
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| Avoid using soap or lotions on the markings. |
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| When a person has cancer how should you provide oral care |
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| A person with AIDS may need special attention to the feet due to discomfort, what can we do to assist? |
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Use a bed cradle
Use loose fitting slippers
NOTHING tight on the feet |
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Range of Motion,
Putting the joint through its full arch of movement |
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| Why would we continue to provide oral care to an resident with cancer? |
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| We need to provide or assist because having cancer does not keep us from providing care |
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| How often is a immobile person to be turn and repositioned |
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| Which organs are sense organs |
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| What is one way the nursing staff can assist in preventing contracture on the patient |
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| Why is it important for a diabetic to wear well fitting leather type shoes |
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| To prevent open area to the feet |
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| When a patient with cancer is receiving radiation why don't we use soaps and lotions of the radiation area? |
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| There are specific locations that have been placed with marking device on the skin and soaps and lotions can wrap those off |
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