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Description Of Diseases Flashcards

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Alzheimer’s disease or dementia

Description

A

Progressive mental disorder

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Pneumonia

Description

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Acute lung disease

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Cardiac arrest

Description

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Sudden, abrupt loss of heart function

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Choking

Description

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Completely obstructed airway

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Cerebrovascular accident (CVA)
Description
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Caused by blood clot, build up of plaque, or bleeding in the brain (stroke)

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Depression

Description

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Acute sadness

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Urinary tract infection (UTI)

Description

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Infection of the urinary system

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Allergic reaction

Description

A

Hypersensitivity to certain things

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Myocardial infarction (MI)
Description
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Heart attack

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Congestive heart failure (CHF)

Description

A

Circulation congestion

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Edema

Description

A

Fluid retention

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Dehydration

Description

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Lack of fluids; affects all body systems

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Approaching death

Description

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Final stages of life

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Pressure ulcer

Description

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Decubitus ulcer, pressure sore

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What are the causes of pressure sores?

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Pressure on body parts that are not protected by fatty tissues.

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What are some causes of a UTI?

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Insufficient fluids
Poor perineal care
Unable to empty bladder completely
In dwelling catheter
Bedridden/inactivity
16
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What are two diabetes complications?

A

Diabetic coma

Insulin shock

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