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What is a basic unit of life?
Cell
Homeostasis is defined as?...
The balance of the bodies systems (organs) and how they work together.
What is cyanosis and 3 causes...
blue discoloration. Decreased oxygenation (COPD, coding), rheumatoid arthritis, vessel narrowing.
I protect the body what an I?
Epithelial tissue
What is the leading cause of physical disability among the elderly?
Osteoarthritis
Main cause of pressure ulcers is...
Immobility
Name an autoimmune disorder from this Unit
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Digestion begins here...
mouth
Integumentary system effects of aging include;
Grey hair, muscle loss, thin frail skin, dark spots
What is phantom pain?
pain in the nonexistent amputated part of the extremity
Decrease or lack there of Oxygen to the heart muscle.
Define Presbycusis
normal sensory (ear) effect of aging-hearing loss
Post stroke, health risks for the patient can include what?
falls, skin breakdown, decreased ability to swallow, memory loss, vision loss/changes
Risk factors we CAN control include:
diet/salt intake, exercise, smoking
Disorders where you should increase fluids?
Respiratory (pneumonia/bronchitis), uti
Symptom of hyperthyroidism include:
increased hunger, weight loss, irregular heartbeat, inability to speep, sweating, confusion, irritability
What is the nervous systems role in homeostasis?
It constantly monitors and regulates what is going on inside and outside of the body.
Examples of uncontrollable risk factors for disorders...
age, gender, hereditary
This gland/organ releases hormones that affect other glands...
Pituitary gland
small absorbs nutrients and large leads waste to the colon
CNA role in chronic phase of rehab/restorative care...
Encourage patient, promote well being, push to be better than the day before. Work with team long term to restore patient
OBRA guideline for rehab services states;
long term care facilities must provide rehab services that meet the specific needs of the residents in the facility.
CNA role in subacute rehab admission
Begins after first 24 hrs, concentrate on routine and rehab, implement turning patient every 2 hrs
Diaphoresis, clammy, confusion, cold are symptoms of what disorder?
Type 1 diabetes-get the nurse!
CNA role in the acute phase of rehab admission
Vital signs regularly for baseline data within the 1st 24 hrs of admission