The Largest Organ
a type of wound in which the skins surface is not intact
open wound
Irregular heartbeat
arrhythmia
tiny grape like sacs in the lungs where the exchange of O2 and CO2 occurs
Alveoli
rigid connective tissues that make up the skeleton, lend support to the body, allow movement and protect the organs
Bones
The ability to think clearly and logically
cognition
the death of living cells or tissues caused by disease or injury
necrosis
a condition in which the body tissues do not receive enough oxygen
hypoxia
the process of breathing air into the lungs
inspiration
strong bands of fibrous connective tissues that connect bones or cartilage
Ligaments
a serious, progressive loss of mental abilities
Dementia
the inner layer of the two main layers of tissue that make up the skin
dermis
stockings that are used to prevent swelling, promote circulation and possibly prevent blood clots
compression stockings
the administration of oxygen to increase the supply of oxygen to the lungs
oxygen therapy
the surgical removal of part or all of a body part
amputation
Part of the nervous system that is made up of nerves that extend throughout the body and connect to the spinal cord
Peripheral Nervous System (PNS)
a skin infection caused by bacteria infecting an open area of skin
Cellulitis
the weakening of the heart muscle due to enlargement or thickening
cardiomyopathy
A chronic progressive and incurable lung disease that causes difficulty breathing
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Lung Disease (COPD)
a condition in which the bones have reduced density, making them brittle and weak, causing them to break easily
Osteoporosis
A type of mental health disorder that causes social withdrawal, lack of energy, and apathy.
Major Depressive Disorder (MDD)
rubbing or friction resulting from the skin moving one way and the bone underneath remaining fixed or moving opposite
Shearing
a condition in which a blood clot forms in a large vein
deep vein thrombosis (DVT)
the coughing up of blood from the respiratory tract
hemoptysis
A doctors order stating that a person has the ability to support full body weight on both legs with no limitations
full weight bearing (FWB)
When a person wanders away from a source of medical care, they are usually confused
Elope