Circulatory system/ res
The organ responsible for pumping blood through the blood vessels
The heart
The central nervous system consist of?….
Brain and spinal cord
This is the anatomical term for the structure where two bones meet.
Joint
Name 2/3 ways to help a patient avoid a uti
Giving plenty of water
Frequent bath room breaks
Frequent brief changes
Clean front to back
Vaginitis is caused by?
STDs
Yeast infections
Factors like switching detergents when washing clothing
The medical term for high blood pressure
Hypertension
This progressive, incurable disease causes a section of the brain to degenerate, leading to a shaking, shuffling gait, pill-rolling, and tremors
Parkinson’s disease
Performing these specific exercises helps prevent contractures and problems related to immobility.
ROM
Name 3 signs of a UTI
Cloudy urine
Frequent urination
Burning with urination
Strong odor
Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia causes what?
Frequent urination
Dribbling urination
UTI’s
Angina can be a sign of a?……
Heart attack
This occurs when the blood supply to a part of the brain is suddenly blocked or a blood vessel leaks or ruptures.
Stroke
Rheumatoid arthritis cause what?
Joints to become swollen, red and painful
Name a Gastrointestinal disease
Chrones
IBS
Celiac
One big sign a person may be diabetic is?
Excessive thirst
What health problems can lead to congestive heart failure
Coronary artery disease, MI, hypertension
This is a normal age-related change in the eye where the lens becomes cloudy, preventing light from entering.
Cataracts
Osteoporosis (weak bones) can be caused by what?…..
Lack of calcium
An ostomy bag may be given to someone for what reason?
GI issue
Traumatic eventWhat 2 chronic long diseases are considered COPD
Chronic bronchitis, emphysema
This is a chronic, progressive disease in which residents have trouble breathing, particularly getting air out of the lungs,and is usually caused by smoking.
Copd
Name a progressive disease that can effect the central nervous system besides Parkinson’s
Multiple sclerosis
Inflammation is a fancy work for?
Swelling
Symptoms of GERD may include? And what can help it.
Heartburn, nausea,
Do not lay down directly after meals
If a person is diagnosed with heart failure they may take what medication?
Water pill (diuretic)