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CNA
Chapter 4
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Health Care
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05/02/2016

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Term
Homeostatis
Definition
condition where the body systems are working at their best
Term
Metabolism
Definition
Physical and chemical process which substance are broken down into energy
Term
Anterior or Ventral
Definition
Front of body or body part
Term
Posterior or Dorsal
Definition
Back of the body or body part
Term
Superior
Definition
to the head
Term
Inferior
Definition
away from the head
Term
Medial
Definition
Midline or toward midline of the body
Term
lateral
Definition
to the side of the body, away from midline
Term
What is the largest body system
Definition
Integumentary System (Skin
Term
Role of the Integumentary system
Definition
Protection of internal organs
Natural protection
Prevents loss of too much water
secret sweat/help cool the body
Secret oil/lubricates the skin
ALSO A SENSE ORGAN
Term
Musculoskeletal System
Definition
206 Bones
Gives body shape and structure
Muscles produce hear and movement
Muscles move the bones
Term
Respiratory System
Definition
Controls Inspiration and Expiration
Term
Parts of the Respiratory System
Definition
Nares
Sinuses
Pharynx
Larynx
Trachea
Bronchus
Bronchioles
Lungs
Term
Cardiovascular (circulatory)
Definition
Carries nutrients, hormones and oxygen throughout the body
Produces and supplies infection fighting blood cells
Removes waste from cells
Controls body temperature
Term
Gastrointestinal System
(digestive)
Definition
Digestion of food and elimination of waste
Term
Urinary System
Definition
Eliminates waste products through urine
Process carbohydrates and proteins
Maintains fluid balance
Term
Nervous System: what are the two parts
Definition
Central (CNS)
Peripheral (PNS)
Term
Nervous System functions
Definition
Controls and coordinates ALL function of the body
Message center of the body
SENSES information from the environment
Term
What are the organs of the Nervous System
Definition
Eye
Ear
Nose
Tongue
Touch
Term
Endocrine System
Definition
Secrete Hormones
Term
Function of Hormones
Definition
Chemical Switches. Chemical substance that turn body functions on and off
Term
Reproductive System
Definition
Reproduction
Term
Lymphatic and Immune System
Definition
Removes fluids and waste products from the immune system.The yellowish fluid is called lymph
Term
What are two types of immune system
Definition
Non-specific (body's 911)
Specific (Vaccines)
Term
Name an autoimmune illness
Definition
Rheumatoid arthritis
Term
Autoimmune illness
Definition
The body's' immune system attaches normal tissue
Term
How often to you reposition any person that is not able to do so for self
Definition
AT LEAST every 2 hours.
Term
Atrophy
Definition
The muscle decreases in size from non use
Term
Where does the NA stand with assisting A resident with a one sided weakness
Definition
The weak or affected side
Term
What is the range for HTN (high blood pressure)
Definition
130/80 and above on regularly
Prehypertension is 120/80

Normal is below 120/80

Low is 90/60 (hypotension)
Term
What process causes bones that are easily broke and a stooped posture
Definition
Osteoporosis
Term
What disease affects the ability to breath
Definition
COPD
Term
When a resident is recovering from/recovered from a MI (Heart attack)what would be helpful to implement
Definition
Regular exercise program
LOW cholesterol/LOW fat diet
Term
What resident needs the most impeccable foot care and observation
Definition
The resident with diabetes
Term
A resident has a hip replacement which side do you dress first
Definition
Affected side (or side which the hip was replaced)
Term
True or False
Resident with urinary incontinence should be offered frequent trips to the bathroom
Definition
TRUE

All residents should unless contraindicated
Term
ABBREVIATION:
PWB
Definition
Partial weight bearing
Term
ABBREVIATION:
NWB
Definition
Non weight bearing
Term
What is Lymph
Definition
The yellowish fluid that carries disease fighting cells
Term
Which disease causes a shuffling gait and stooped position
Definition
Parkinson's disease
Term
ABBREVIATION:

HTN
Definition
Hypertension (high blood pressure)
Term
What is glaucoma and how is it treated
Definition
Pressure built up in the eye
Usually with eye drops
Term
True or False:
Residents with CHF (Congestive Heart Failure) need a diet LOW in sodium (salt)
Definition
TRUE
Sodium holds on to fluids and the resident needs to rid of fluid and usually takes meds to make them urinate more ofter to rid fluids
Term
When caring for a resident with Cancer (CA) how do we treat the area that is marked for radiation?
Definition
Avoid any thing that will rub the markings off
Term
What is the proper way to wipe after toileting
Definition
Front to Back (cleanest to dirtiest)
Term
How long should the resident with GERD sit up after a meal
Definition
2 to 3 hours
Term
What is a Cataract
Definition
Cloudy covering over the lens of the eye
Term
what type of meals should you provide for a Resident with AIDS
Definition
Small frequent due to nausea
Term
TRUE or FALSE

IT does NOT matter if the sheets are wrinkled under the resident
Definition
FALSE: part of proper skin care is keeping linens wrinkle free
Term
Anti embolic stockings/Compression are:
Definition
Tight stocking that assist in circulation and reduction of edema
Term
Which gender has the short urethra
Definition
Female which can account for females having more frequent UTIs than males
Term
What is a diuretic medications?
Definition
Used to reduce the amount of fluid in the blood, often used for CHF
Term
What type of shoes should diabetic residents wear?
Definition
Leather, strong support and good soles,
Term
Baths should NOT be encouraged for females, WHY?
Definition
Due to the shorter urethra and increase of UTI
Term
what should you avoid when a resident is having radiation for Cancer
Definition
Avoid using soap or lotions on the markings.
Term
When a person has cancer how should you provide oral care
Definition
Brush and floss gently
Term
A person with AIDS may need special attention to the feet due to discomfort, what can we do to assist?
Definition
Use a bed cradle
Use loose fitting slippers

NOTHING tight on the feet
Term
ROM
Definition
Range of Motion,

Putting the joint through its full arch of movement
Term
Anterior
Definition
Front of the body
Term
Why would we continue to provide oral care to an resident with cancer?
Definition
We need to provide or assist because having cancer does not keep us from providing care
Term
How often is a immobile person to be turn and repositioned
Definition
At least every 2 hours
Term
Which organs are sense organs
Definition
Eyes
Ears
Nose
Term
What is one way the nursing staff can assist in preventing contracture on the patient
Definition
Providing ROM
Term
Why is it important for a diabetic to wear well fitting leather type shoes
Definition
To prevent open area to the feet
Term
When a patient with cancer is receiving radiation why don't we use soaps and lotions of the radiation area?
Definition
There are specific locations that have been placed with marking device on the skin and soaps and lotions can wrap those off
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