Healthy Human Body
the trachea, bronchi, and lungs belong to this system
What is the respiratory system
Yellowish fluid that carries disease-fighting cells
What is lymph
Every time you reposition a resident you should check this on the resident
What is residents skin?
can with four rubber- tipped feet
What is quadcane
semi-sitting position (45-60 degrees)
What is Fowler's position
this is a way you can help a resident with changes of aging related to the urinary system
What is NA's should offer frequent trips to the bathroom
This is how the immune system protects the body from disease
What is nonspecific and specific immunity
The nursing assistant should do this rather than lift when possible
What is push
Involuntary contractions that help move food into the stomach
What is peristalsis
Lying on stomach
What is prone position
Due to having a shorter urethra females are more likely to have this
What are urinary tract infections
(T or F0
A loss of calcium is a normal change of aging for the female reproductive system.
What is true
What is at least every 2 hours
(T or F0
Saliva helps to aide in digestion
What is true
left side with upper knee flexed and raised to
What is Sims' position
This is the "master gland" in the body
What is the pituitary gland
The gland that secretes insulin
What is the pancreas
Wheel chair residents should be repositioned how often
What is every hour?
sitting up with legs over the side of bed
What is dangling
lying on left or right side
What is lateral