Digestive
what should a normal stoma appear like ? (2 points)
moist and deep pink in color
common infection in the Urinary system
UTI
temporary blood flow to the brain is interrupted
TIA
CAD stands for
Coronary artery disease
COPD stands for
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
the digestive system is also known as...
gastrointestinal system
what are the major structures of the urinary system (4)
kidneys, ureters, bladder, urethra
never place anything in a client's mouth when they are having
a seizure
risk factors for hypertension include : name 3
obesity
age
ethnicity
family hx
alcohol
smoking
Huntingtons disease is ?
an inherited neurological disorder that destroys brain cells and causes uncontrolled movements, emotional disturbances and cognitive loss
The rhythmic, muscular movement that pushes the food through the stomach and intestines is called:
Peristalsis
Occurs when kidneys do not function or are severely impaired
Renal Failure
the fourth leading cause of death in Canada is
CVA
what the heart muscle does not get enough oxygen what is this called?
angina
diverticulitis
a condition that causes small pouches to bulge outward through weak spots in the colon
_______ decreases in the bowel with aging
Peristalsis
how do you care for someone who is going through chronic renal failure: (name 3)
measure intake and output,
limit fluids
listen and use empathy
pain reducing comfort measures
risk factors of brain aneurysm include: (name 3)
gender
previous aneurysm
family history
smoking
high blood pressure
patient is having an MI what could be the symptoms you notice: name 3
sudden severe chest pain
pain that radiates to neck, jaw
low blood pressure
SOB
indigestion
N &V
inflammation of the kidney and renal pelvis due to bacterial infection
Pyelonephritis
How often should someone remove their ostomy pouch and replace it ?
3-7 days
patient complains of severe cramping in the back and side, fever and chills, hematuria and nausea and vomiting
patient has renal calculi
tremors, masklike expressions and slow movements are signs of what disorder in the nervous system
Parkinsons disease
if this occurs in the small blood vessel, it may completely stop blood flow, what is it
thrombus
pyria