A
Nasal Cannula, face mask
What is the function of the larynx
enables speech
What is the most common form of anemia
iron deficiency anemia
What is the medical word for chest pain
Angina Pectoris
What is the normal Oxygen level
95%-100% on room air
What is myocardial infarction
heart attack
Give me some ideas on how a person can help keep their hypertension under control.
stop smoking, diet change, take medication.
signs and symptoms of right sided heart failure
distend neck veins, edema in the extremities. Where is the fluid backing up to?
What is the medical word for Liver
hepat/0
What is the machine used to take a residents oxygen level
pulse oximeter
What is the benefit of a incentive spirometer
helping to clear the lungs
Name an age related changes in the respiratory system
lung strength decreases
signs and symptoms of left sided heart failure
coughing, fatigue, shortness of breath. Where is the fluid backing up to?
What is the medical word for blood
Hem/o
Why is it important for a resident with TB to take all of the prescribed medication?
Failure to take the medication makes the person more likely to spread the disease to others.
What is the function of the circulatory system
Transport oxygen, nutrients, and hormones to cells.
What is TB abbreviated for
Tuberculosis
Normal age related change for the circulatory system is
the hearts pumps less efficiently
What is the medical word for heart
Cardi/o
Oxygen rich blood is pumped from the left ventricle via the
Aorta
55% of the blood is made up of
plasma
What is the function of the respiratory system
supplies oxygen to body cells
Triggers for people who have asthma
strong smells, perfumes, environmental pollutants.
What is the medical word for Kidney
Renal, Nephr
How should a resident with COPD be positioned
sitting upright