Urinary System
This inability to control the bladder, which leads to an involuntary loss of urine is called?
What is urinary incontinence?
The GI system is also called this.
What is the digestive system?
This hormone regulates blood sugar levels.
What is insulin?
Menopause occurs when a woman has not had a period for _____________.
What is 12 months?
This type of immunity protects against a particular disease that invades the body at a given time.
What is specific immunity?
Through the urinary system, this is excreted through elimination.
What are waste products?
This organ is responsible for absorbing nutrients.
What is the small intestine?
This condition is caused by too much insulin or too little food.
What is hypoglycemia (low blood sugar)?
This condition is caused by a bacterial, fungal, or protozoan bacteria.
What is vaginitis?
This term refers to a weakened immune system.
What is immunocompromised?
True or False: Incontinence is a normal part of aging
What is false?
This condition occurs when a resident cannot control bowel movements.
What is fecal incontinence?
This type of diabetes is common in people with a family history, and in people who are obese.
What is Type 2 diabetes?
BPH is common in men over the age of ___.
What is 60?
This virus attacks the immune system and leads to AIDS.
What is HIV?
How often should a trip to the toilet or a bedpan be offered to the patient?
What is every two hours?
This term describes the semi-liquid material found in ostomy bags.
What is stool or feces?
True or False: the NA should administer insulin based on the amount of carbs a patient takes in.
What is false?
What is a common condition that occurs in women due to decreased estrogen (loss of calcium, and brittle bones)?
What is osteoporosis?
Swollen lymph nodes may be a sign of this.
What is infection or illness?
What is a sign of urinary tract infections?
Cloudy, dark or foul smelling urine. Frequent urination and in small amounts. Fever, confusion.
Chronic constipation, obestiy, pregnancy, chronic diarrhea, and laxatives are common causes of this.
What are hemorrhoids?
True or False: The NA should not trim or clip toenails.
What is true?
What is a sign/symptom?
What type of tumors are considered cancerous and grow rapidly, invading the surrounding tissues?
What is a malignant tumor?