Name it!
the condition in which all of the body’s systems are working together to maintain internal stability.
What is homeostasis?
what the NA actually sees, hears, feels, or smells.
What are signs?
physical and chemical processes by which substances are produced or broken down into energy or products for use by the body.
What is metabolism?
groups of tissues that provide movement of body parts, protection of organs, and creation of body heat.
What are muscles?
are not directly seen by the NA, but reported by the resident.
What are symptoms?
the permanent and often painful shortening of a muscle, usually due to lack of activity.
What is a contracture?
The human body has ______ bones.
What is 206?
________ are more prone to UTI's
the wasting away, decreasing in size, and weakening of muscles from lack of use.
What is atrophy?
________ ____________help prevent atrophy or contractures.
ROM exercises
Muscles develop atrophy or contractures from_______
What is inactivity?
the process of inhaling air into the lungs and exhaling air out of the lungs.
What is respiration?
phase when the heart relaxes or rests.
What is diastole?
Shortness of breath, changes in breathing patterns, inability to catch breath, and severe headache may indicate a ________ _________ issue and should be promptly reported.
What is circulatory system?
the inability to control the bladder, which leads to an involuntary loss of urine.
What is urinary incontinence?
phase where the heart is at work, contracting and pushing blood out of the left ventricle.
What is systole?
The _______ is shorter in females
(Hint : Urinary system)
Urethra
involuntary contractions that move food through the gastrointestinal system.
What is peristalsis?
The _________ produces insulin, a hormone that moves glucose (sugar) from blood and into cells for energy for the body.
What is pancreas?
a clear yellowish fluid that carries disease-fighting cells called lymphocytes.
What is lymph?
part of the nervous system that is composed of the brain and spinal cord.
What is CNS?
Shaking, trembling, numbness or tingling may indicate a _________ ___________ injury and should promptly be reported
What is nervous system?
Eliminate wastes & maintains water balance
What is the urinary system?
part of the nervous system made up of the nerves that extend throughout the body.
What is PNS?
The two upper chambers of the heart are called
What are atriums?