body systems

Circulatory system/ res

100

The organ responsible for pumping blood through the blood vessels

The heart 

200

The medical term for high blood pressure

Hypertension

300

Angina can be a sign of a?……

Heart attack

400

What health problems can lead to congestive heart failure

Coronary artery disease, MI, hypertension

500

This is a chronic, progressive disease in which residents have trouble breathing, particularly getting air out of the lungs,and is usually caused by smoking.

Copd 

nervous system

100

The central nervous system consist of?….

Brain and spinal cord 

200

This progressive, incurable disease causes a section of the brain to degenerate, leading to a shaking, shuffling gait, pill-rolling, and tremors

Parkinson’s disease 

300

This occurs when the blood supply to a part of the brain is suddenly blocked or a blood vessel leaks or ruptures.

Stroke

400

This is a normal age-related change in the eye where the lens becomes cloudy, preventing light from entering.

Cataracts

500

Name a progressive disease that can effect the central nervous system besides Parkinson’s 

Multiple sclerosis

Muscle/bone

100

This is the anatomical term for the structure where two bones meet.

Joint

200

Performing these specific exercises helps prevent contractures and problems related to immobility.

ROM

300

Rheumatoid arthritis cause what?

Joints to become swollen, red and painful

400

Osteoporosis (weak bones) can be caused by what?…..

Lack of calcium 

500

Inflammation is a fancy work for? 

Swelling

Uri/GI

100

Name 2/3 ways to help a patient avoid a uti 

Giving plenty of water

Frequent bath room breaks 

Frequent brief changes 

Clean front to back 

200

Name 3 signs of a UTI

Cloudy urine

Frequent urination

Burning with urination 

Strong odor 

300

Name a Gastrointestinal disease

Chrones

IBS 

Celiac 

400

An ostomy bag may be given to someone for what reason?

GI issue 

Traumatic event 

500

Symptoms of GERD may include? And what can help it. 

Heartburn, nausea, 

Do not lay down directly after meals 

random

100

Vaginitis is caused by? 

STDs 

Yeast infections

Factors like switching detergents when washing clothing 

200

Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia causes what? 

Frequent urination

Dribbling urination 

UTI’s

300

One big sign a person may be diabetic is? 

Excessive thirst 

400

What 2 chronic long diseases are considered COPD

Chronic bronchitis, emphysema 

500

If a person is diagnosed with heart failure they may take what medication? 

Water pill (diuretic)