Body Parts included
Often called the "main" gland because it controls all the other glands.
What is the Pituitary Gland?
The endocrine system produces hormones to regulate this throughout the stages of a humans life as they get older.
What is growth and development?
Where hormones are secreted.
What is the bloodstream?
This condition leads to "insulin-resistance" or a diminished response to insulin.
What is type 2 diabetes?
Way(s) to treat diabetes.
What is frequently monitoring blood glucose levels?
What are medications prescribed by a doctor?
Produces the hormones insulin and glucagon.
What is the Pancreas?
The endocrine system plays a crucial role in this process by using hormones to regulate conversion of food into energy and regulate how the body uses that energy
What is metabolism?
These organs also have endocrine functions.
What is the stomach, placenta or liver?
What are the kidneys?
This condition leads to bones that are weakened and become brittle, increasing risk of fracture.
What is osteoperosis?
These are used to stop falls and prevent fractures.
What are fall prevention devices such as grip socks, non-slip footwear, bed railings, etc.?
The female reproductive organs that produce estrogen.
What are the ovaries?
The endocrine system creates and regulates hormones that control sexual development and maturation in this process.
What is reproduction?
The CDC's estimated percentage of US citizens with Diabetes.
What is 11%?
Conditions where the thyroid gland produces either too much or too little of the thyroid hormone.
What are hypothyroidism and hyperthyroidism?
Nursing assistants should NOT do this when caring for a diabetic patients hands.
What is clip their nails?
Located in the brain, this produces hormones that control body temperature, heart rate and hunger.
What is the hypothalamus?
The endocrine system releases hormones, such as cortisol, as a way to activate and "cope" with this.
What is the body's reponse to stress and injury?
The percentage of adults over the age of 65 with prediabetes.
What is 49%
Increased urination, increased thirst & appetite, warm & dry skin, fast & deep breathing and a fruity breath odor are all symptoms of:
What are elevated blood glucose levels?
What is hyperglycemia?
Helps manage blood glucose levels through movement.
What is encouraging as much activity as the resident is able to do?
They produce the hormones that regulate stress response and blood sugar levels.
What are the adrenal glands?
Works with the nervous system to main this.
What is homeostasis?
Name 5 out of the 8 major glands.
What is the hypothalamus, pituitary gland, pineal gland, thyroid gland, pancreas?
What are the adrenal glands, parathyroid glands, gonads (ovaries or testes)?
A difference/ unusual confusion, irritability, cold & clammy skin, sweating, shakiness, anxiety and hunger are all symptoms of:
What is hypoglycemia?
What are low blood glucose levels?
Nutritional intake affects blood glucose levels so nursing assistants should encourage this among diabetic residents especially.
What is encouraging healthy dietary choices?