Integumentary System
The condition in which all body systems are balanced and are working together to maintain stability.
What is homeostasis?
This is a necessary substance that provides energy, promotes growth and health, and helps regulate metabolism.
What is a nutrient?
This is an STI that is caused by a bacteria and can lead to yellow or white discharge, burning during urination, and abdominal and lower back pain.
What is chlamydia?
T Cells are an example of this specific type of cell created to fight against diseases.
What are lymphocytes?
This medical suffix means "pain".
What is "algia"?
These are areas of the body where the bones lie close to skin and are the most likely location for pressure injuries to occur.
What are bony prominences?
This is the first thing that is restricted in a low-sodium diet.
What is salt?
This is the organ that forms inside the uterus during pregnancy and supplies the fetus with oxygen, nutrients, and removes wastes.
What is the placenta?
This is the abnormal build up of lymph fluid in tissues.
What is lymphedema?
This part of the spine has 12 vertebrae.
What is the thoracic spine?
This is a common condition that affects the skin and soft tissue and can develop when sores, cuts, or open wounds let bacteria through the skin.
What is cellulitis?
This often affects patients with heart or kidney disease, and is when the body cannot handle the fluids being consumed.
What is fluid overload?
This is the term used to describe the support given to mothers after childbirth.
What is postpartum care?
Epinephrine is used to fight against anaphylaxis because it is this.
What is a vasoconstrictor?
Clots that eventually reach the lungs are referred to as this.
What is a pulmonary embolism?
This is a condition that causes the body to make too many skin cells.
What is psoriasis?
This is a feeding device that enters the patient through the nose and goes to the stomach.
What is a nasogastric (NG) tube?
This is the term used to describe the infant from birth through the first 4 weeks of life.
What is neonate?
This is a cluster of abnormal cells that are considered noncancerous.
What is a benign tumor?
This is the range of motion exercise where you assist the patient moving a body part away from the midline of the body.
What is abduction?
Yellow, green, brown, or white discharge that may have an odor is referred to as this.
What is purulent drainage?
This mineral is an important part of blood, found in erythrocytes, and helps with metabolism.
What is iron?
This is an STI that can cause brain damage or mental illness if left untreated.
What is syphilis?
This is the surgical removal of all or part of the breast and sometimes other surrounding tissue.
What is a mastectomy?
This type of urine test measures the concentration of chemicals particles in the urine by comparing the density of the urine to water.
What is a specific gravity or urine density test?