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NA 1 Test # 3
Modules F,H,J
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10/05/2015

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Term
All living organisimis are made of?
Definition
Cells
Term
Cells are said to form what?
Definition
Tissues
Term
Tissues form what?
Definition
Organs
Term
Organisms are made up of what?
Definition
systems functioning together for a specific purpose to perform ADL's needed to continue life
Term
A _____________ is made up of several organs
Definition
system
Term
Cells grouped together to carry out a particular function are called what?
Definition
Tissues
Term
When grouped together tissues become what?
Definition
Organs
Term
Bony Prominences
Definition
area of the body where bone is close to the skin
Term
Examples of Bony Prominences
Definition
elbows
shoulder
Term
Red, itchy areas on the surface of skin is called what?
Definition
Eczema
Term
What is the largest organ in the body?
Definition
integumentary system/the skin
Term
What are the accessory organs of the skin?
Definition
hair
nails
Term
What are pressure points
Definition
points where the body bears much of the weight
Term
A serious wound caused by poor circulation, resulting from pressure
Definition
pressure ulcer, bed sore, pressure sore
Term
Abduction
Definition
moving a body part AWAY from the midline
Term
Adduction
Definition
moving a body part TOWARDS the midline
Term
Inflammation of the joints
Definition
Arthritis
Term
Bone Marrow
Definition
soft and spongy inside part of the bone
Term
Hard rigid structure that make up the skeleton and together form the framework of body
Definition
Bones
Term
Cardiac Muscle
Definition
Involuntary muscle of the heart
Term
Permanent shortening of muscles resulting in immovable joints is called what?
Definition
Contracture
Term
Dorsiflexion
Definition
bending the toes and foot upward at the ankle
Term
Straightening of a body part is called what?
Definition
Extension
Term
External Rotation
Definition
turning the joint outward
Term
Bending of a body part is called what?
Definition
Flexion
Term
Internal Rotation
Definition
turning a joint inward
Term
What are Joints?
Definition
points where bones meet, and consist of cartilage and connective tissue that cushion the bones allowing for movement in that area
Term
Muscle Atrophy
Definition
when muscle mass decreases in size
Term
Muscle Strain
Definition
Damage of a muscle caused by trauma
Term
Structure of the body that powers movement of the skeleton and helps body to stay erect are called what?
Definition
Muscles
Term
What system of the body provides structure and movement for the body?
Definition
Musculoskeletal System
Term
Touching the thumb to a finger of the same hand is called what?
Definition
Opposition
Term
A disease that affects weight bearing joints, with aches, stiffness and limited motion is called what?
Definition
Osteoarthritis
Term
Osteoporosis
Definition
spongy type of bone that breaks eaisly
Term
Pronation
Definition
turning downward
Term
What is Rheumatoid Arthritis?
Definition
a systemic crippling disease causing deformities, with stiff painful swollen joints
Term
Skeletal Muscle
Definition
Voluntary muscle that powers movement of the skeleton
Term
Smooth Muscle
Definition
Involuntary muscle of the inner lining of organs
Term
Supination
Definition
turning upward
Term
______________ connects muscle to bone
Definition
Tendons
Term
CVA
Definition
A stroke
Term
What is a Stroke?
Definition
damage to part of brain due to blood clot or hemorrhage cutting blood supply off
Term
Cataract
Definition
lens of eye becomes cloudy
Term
Cardiovascular System is also called
Definition
Circulatory System
Term
____________ ____________ is the continuous movement of blood thru the body
Definition
Cardiovascular System
Term
What does CHF stand for?
Definition
Congestive Heart Failure
Term
What does CAD stand for?
Definition
Coronary Artery Disease
Term
What does it mean to Empathize?
Definition
identify and understand the feelings with our feeling sorry
Term
What is dignity?
Definition
quality or state of being worthy of esteem or self respect
Term
What are Residents Rights according OBRA?
Definition
are how Residents MUST be treated while living in a long term facility
Term
Progressive loss of mental abilities such as thinking, remembering, etc.
Definition
Dementia
Term
A progressive nervous disease due to destruction of brain cells is called what?
Definition
Parkinson's
Term
What does blood consist of?
Definition
90% Water, blood cells, carbon dioxide, oxygen, nutrients, and hormones
Term
____________ are blood vessels that carry blood with oxygen AWAY from the heart to cells
Definition
Arteries
Term
Atria
Right and Left
Definition
two upper chambers of the heart
Term
What are some ways a NA can demonstrate respectful behaviors toward a residents private space and property?
Definition
Do not change the TV or Radio Station with out permission
Knock and request permission to enter
Close doors as requested
Do not move or inspect personal stuff w/o permission
Term
Promotion of _________ is constant and on going.
Definition
Dignity
Term
When is a Residents dignity valued?
Definition
If the NA gives appropriate compassionate and effective care
Term
CHF
Definition
when one or both side of the heart stop pumping
Term
CAD
Definition
a condition in which blood vessels in the coronary arteries narrow, decreased blood supply to the heart and depriving it of O2
Term
Diastole
Definition
the resting phase of the heart
Term
The pump of the cardiovascular system is the __________.
Definition
Heart
Term
MI
Definition
Myocardial Infarction
Term
MI is what?
Definition
a heart attack. the heart muscle does not get enough blood and lacks O2 causing damage or death to that area.
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