Nutrition
The process of breaking down food into smaller molecules for absorption.
What is digestion?
The main organ responsible for filtering waste from the blood.
What is kidney?
A burn that affects all layers of the skin and may require grafting.
What is a third-degree burn?
The part of the eye controls the amount of light entering it.
What is the pupil?
Using water and soap while rubbing hands together vigorously for at least 15 seconds.
What is proper hand hygiene?
A severe deficiency in a water-soluble vitamin, commonly found in citrus fruits, can cause bleeding gums, fatigue, and slow wound healing, a condition known as scurvy.
What is Vitamin C deficiency?
When the kidneys fail to eliminate waste, this life-threatening condition occurs, requiring dialysis or transplantation.
What is renal failure?
The outermost layer of the skin acts as a protective barrier against environmental damage, bacteria, and water loss.
What is the epidermis?
The part of the brain that is responsible for processing visual information received from the eyes.
What is the occipital lobe?
A legal process by which a client has given written permission for a procedure or treatment.
What is informed consent?
A metabolic disorder results from the body's inability to produce or properly use insulin, leading to elevated blood sugar levels over time.
What is diabetes mellitus?
The inability to voluntarily control bowel movements, often due to nerve damage or muscle weakness.
What is fecal incontinence?
A type of wound healing occurs when a wound is left open to heal naturally from the inside out, rather than being closed with sutures or staples.
What is secondary intention healing?
The loss of the ability to smell, which can result from infections, head trauma, or neurological conditions.
What is anosmia?
No food or fluid at all by mouth, not even ice chips, requires a providers prescription before resuming oral intake.
What is NPO?
The process in which the liver converts excess glucose into glycogen for storage.
What is glycogenesis?
Prolonged pressure on bony areas can lead to the development of these painful sores, commonly seen in bedridden or immobile patients.
What is pressure ulcers?
A skin disorder characterized by red, itchy, scaly patches, commonly appearing on the elbows and knees.
What is psoriasis?
The nerve, also known as Cranial Nerve VIII, that is responsible for transmitting sound and balance information from the inner ear to the brain.
What is the vestibulocochlear nerve?
The use of muscles to maintain balance, posture, and body alignment when performing a physical task.
What is body mechanics?
A condition, caused by a lack of essential nutrients that can lead to symptoms such as fatigue, dizziness, and weakened immunity.
What is malnutrition?
The process of filtering blood through the kidneys, where waste is separated from essential nutrients.
What is glomerular filtration?
A rare genetic disorder, also known as "butterfly skin disease," causes extreme skin fragility and blistering with minimal friction.
What is epidermolysis bullosa?
The phenomenon that occurs when the brain interprets missing limb signals as real sensations, often resulting in pain.
What is phantom limb syndrome?
What is blood pressure of 120/80, heart rate of 60-100bpm, respiration rate of 12-20 bpm, temperature 96.8 to 100.4 degrees Fahrenheit, oxygen of 95% or more.
What is normal vital signs?