GU System
Medication that causes the body to lose fluids
What is a Diuretic?
The part of the digestive system that absorbs water
What is the large intestines?
Diet that includes foods that are baby food consistency
What is a pureed diet?
Nasopharynx, oropharynx, & Larynx
What is the upper airway?
First choice for delivering supplemental oxygen
What is a nasal cannula?
Caused by bacteria entering the urinary tract
What is a urinary tract infection?
Stores bile
What is the Gallbladder?
The aim of nursing-administered swallow screens
What is to prevent aspiration?
Low oxygen in body tissue/ a lack of oxygen at the cellular level
What is Hypoxia?
Signs should be posted on the home if this is in use
What is home oxygen?
Medication that helps the body hold onto fluid
What is an antidiuretics?
Absorbs vitamins, minerals, carbohydrates, fats, & proteins
What is the small intestines?
Feedings given through a tube placed into the digestive system
What is Enteral Nutrition?
Trachea, Bronchi, Bronchioles, and Alveoli
What is the lower airway?
Used for patients who breath through their mouth and small children
What is the simple face mask?
Most common cause of urinary retention in older men
What is an enlarged prostate?
Digests food using acids and enzymes
What is the stomach?
Diet consisting of foods such as yogurt, milk, and cream of chicken soup.
What is a full-liquid diet?
The flow of air in and out of the alveoli
What is ventilation?
Flammable products such as air fresheners and hairsprays
What are aerosol sprays?
Technique used to avoid accidents in those who have an overactive bladder
What is bladder training?
Produces insulin that helps with the metabolism of sugar
What is the pancreas?
Nutrition given through the veins
What is Parenteral nutrition?
The flow of blood by the cardiopulmonary system in the alveolar capillaries
What is Perfusion?
An acute or chronic condition that can lead to damage of the cells and death
What is oxygen toxicity