Body Systems
These bones are responsible for bearing the majority of the body's weight
what is the long bones (ex. femur)
which nervous system is activated when you are excited, exercising, or scared (FIGHT OF FLIGHT)
what is sympathetic nervous system
*the other (rest & digest) is what?
in general, all body processes _________ overtime with aging.
what is decrease or slow down
This is the easiest way to prevent infection from spreading
what is hand washing
a resident is on an anticoagulant and oxygen therapy, his face needs to be shaved, which razor should you use
what is an electric razor
The superior and inferior vena cava bring deoxygenated blood into this section of the heart
what is the right atrium
In bright light, the pupils do this to protect the eyes.
what is constrict or decrease
what is true of aging skin
what is wrinkles, lines, decrease sweat glands, decreased elasticity, dryness, prone to infection.
one of the most common signs of an infection is
what is a fever
The most important nutrient the body needs for tissue growth and repair is what?
what is protein
after blood leaves the left ventricle it passes through the aortic valve to enter in the _______ (LARGEST ARTERY IN BODY)
what is the aorta
what is hearing and balance
which sounds are harder to hear as residents age?
what is high pitch sounds
A resident has a communicable disease and the nurse orders droplet precautions. Droplets are produced and spread by what actions?
* extra points for telling me what is needed to enter a droplet room
what is cough, sneezing, or talking
* a mask, eye protection, and gloves
Your resident consumed:
-8 oz of coffee, half of an 8 oz gatorade, 4 oz jello, and 6 oz granola bar- what is the total intake in mL?
what is 480 mL
8 oz coffee x 30mL = 240 ml
4 oz gatorade x 30 ml= 120 ml
4 oz jello x 30 ml= 120 ml
Which blood vessels carry blood Away from the heart?
what is arteries
This gland secretes epinephrine and norepinephrine
what is the adrenal glands
what is: weaken muscles, reduced elasticity, reduced cough reflux, more prone to pneumonia and illness.
which systems primary function is to protect the body against disease
what is immune system
place the wheelchair on the patient's right side (strong side)
this part of the gastrointestinal tract is vital for absorbing vitamins, minerals, and nutrients
what is the small intestine?
The hormone that controls the amount of sugar in the blood is & what chronic disease does it play a role in
what is insulin & diabetes
Identify the abnormal vital signs- and tell me the normal ranges for each (normal HR, BP, Respirations)
1. Blood pressure 98/64
2. Pulse 112
3. Respirations 10
4. Blood pressure 88/64
what is 2,3, & 4
Pulse 60-100
Bp over 140/90 = Hyper BP under 90/60 = Hypo
Respirations 12-20
1. What is important when collecting a midstream urine?
2. what is important when collecting a 24 hour urine?
3. what is important when providing perineal care?
1. always provide and/or assist with good peri care, void, then stop, collect urine, fill container, finish void
2. discard the first void then begin test and collection, must be chilled
3. wipe AWAY from urethra
The patient's vitals are T 97.9 F, P 108, R 24, BP 144/98, O2 Saturation 89%
Name the correct medical terminology fore EACH
P: Tachycardia
R: Tachypnea
BP: Hypertension
O2 Sat: Hypoxia