Digestion
Urinary
Aging Systems
Immobility
Random!
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What is the function of the digestive system?
Produces chemicals to breakdown food Filters out harmful substances Collects wastes
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What makes up the urinary system?
Kidneys Nephrons Ureters Bladder Urethra
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What happens to the urinary system as we age?
Kidneys shrink Filter less blood Max amount of bladder capacity decreases Bladder muscles weaken Bladder muscles may contract unpredictably (overactive bladder)
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What are some changes to the digestive system when mobility is an issue?
Loss of appetite- lack of activity, slowed peristalsis, decrease in digestive juices. Indigestion- discomfort related to poor digestion Constipation- abdominal distention, gas, nausea, passage of hard dry stool
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What is chyme?
located in the stomach, a mixture of nutrients and gastric juices
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How many parts make up the small intestine?
3 Duodenum Jejuenum Ileum
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What is the function of the urinary system?
Filters blood of wastes Regulates the fluid and chemical balance in the body
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What changes occur with the digestive system ?
There a can be a decrease in some enzymes making digesting some foods more difficult such as lactose. Liver becomes smaller (less cells= less blood filtering or filtering taking longer) Overall the digestive system may run a little slower
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What changes occur with the urinary system with immobility?
Pooling of urine- urine can accumulate in kidneys, ureters or bladder which can lead to small stones forming in the urinary tract, also can lead to UTIs. Incomplete emptying of bladder- some urine can be retained and can lead to UTI Urinary Incontinence- Loss of muscle control causing dribbling of urine or uncontrolled voiding
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What does peristalsis mean?
a term used to describe the contracting and relaxing of smooth muscles
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Where does digestion start?
the mouth, teeth and the chewing process starts the mechanical breakdown of food as well as salivary amylase.
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What is the name of the functional unit inside the kidneys? Hint- there are many of them!
What is a nephron
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What can we do to help clients maintain a healthy elimination habits when mobility is an issue?
Ensure proper positioning Allow extra time to get to bathroom Help establish bathroom routines Promote healthy skin with proper hygiene Respect clients dignity
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What are villi? and where are they located?
Located in the small intestine, they absorb nutrients into capillaries
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Name the parts of the digestive system
Mouth Esophagus Stomach Small Intestine Large Intestine
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Where does peristalsis occur in the urinary system?
The Ureters, peristalsis helps move the kidneys to bladder for storage.
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What does incontinence mean?
The inability to control the elimination process, either with the urinary system or digestive system, or both.
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What can we do to help clients have a health digestive system when mobility issues are present?
Encourage exercise, passive/active if able Smaller more frequent meals Encourage fluids Good positioning for eating
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What are the 4 important functions of the liver?
Metabolizing fats, proteins and carbohydrates Detoxifying substances from blood Storing fat soluble vitamins Producing bile, cholesterol and bilirubin
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Name the accessory organs involved in digestion
Liver Gallbladder Pancreas
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What is the name of the muscle located on the top part of the bladder? (Plays an important role in continence)
What is the detrusor muscle
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What are some potential issues related to incontinence?
Skin break down related to poor hygiene Infection
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In men, what gland can enlarge and impact their ability to urinate?
Prostate gland
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Where does the greatest absorption of water occur?
Large intestine
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