Chapter #10

Question 1

Diabetes Mellitus

Answer 1

The body does not produce enough or properly use insulin

Question 2

Diarrhea

Answer 2

Frequent elimination of liquid or semi liquid stool

Question 3

Digestion

Answer 3

Process of breaking down food so that it can be absorbed by cells

Question 4

Elimination

Answer 4

Process of expelling solid waste that are not absorbed into the cells

Question 5

Emesis

Answer 5

Vomiting

Question 6

Gastroesophageal reflux disease GERD

Answer 6

Chronic condition in which the liquid contents of the stomach back up in the esophagus

Question 7

Hemorrhoids

Answer 7

enlarge veins in the rectum

Question 8

Hyperthyroidism

Answer 8

Over active thyroid gland

Excessive thyroid hormone

Question 9

Hypothyroidism

Answer 9

Under active thyroid gland

Thyroid hormone produces below normal

Question 10

Lleostomy

Answer 10

Section of the intestine is removed and stool will be evacuated through a stoma and emptied into a bag

Question 11

Ostomy

Answer 11

Creation of an opening from an area inside the body to the outside of the body

Question 12

Peptic ulcer

Answer 12

Ulcer that forms in the lining of the stomach, duodenum, esophagus

Question 13

Stoma

Answer 13

The opening of a ostomy

Question 14

Gastrointestinal system

Answer 14

Breaks down the food that is taken into the body in absorbs water and nutrients needed for energy

Gets rid of thing in the form of solid waste

Question 15

What are some common conditions with the Gastro intestinal system

Answer 15

Gastroesophageal reflux disease

Peptic ulcer

Ulcerative colitis

Hemorrhoids

Constipation

Colostomy/lleostomy

Diarrhea

Question 16

What are the normal Gastro intestinal system problems with age

Answer 16

Decreased appetite

Tooth and gum problem leading to inability to eat

Digestion is less efficient causing constipation and food intolerance

Question 17

What is the role of the nurse aide regarding Gastro intestinal system

Answer 17

Reporting:

Difficulty chewing or swallowing

Loss of appetite

Abdominal pain or cramping

Diarrhea

Nausea and vomiting

Constipation

Question 18

Interventions to avoid problems with digestion

Answer 18

Offering fluids

Provide regular oral care

Question 19

Endocrine system

Answer 19

Collection of glands in the body that produces and secretes hormones that regulate body function

Question 20

What body functions does the endocrine system regulate

Answer 20

Metabolism

Growth

Development

Reproduction

Sleep

Mood

Maintaining sugar in the blood

Calcium in the bones

Question 21

What are the conditions that affect the endocrine system

Answer 21

Diabetes as follows

Hypoglycemia

Hyperglycemia

Hyperthyroidism

Hypothyroidism

Question 22

What is hypoglycemia

Answer 22

Low blood sugar

Signs and symptoms are Cold, clammy skin, double or blurry vision, shaking, hunger, tingling or numbness of the skin, increased confusion

Question 23

Hyperglycemia

Answer 23

High blood sugar

Signs and symptoms or shortness of breath, fruity smelling breath, nausea and vomiting, frequent urination, thirst

Question 24

What door signs and symptoms of hyper thyroidism

Answer 24

Can’t tolerate being hot

increased heart rate

Enlarged thyroid

Question 25

What are the signs and symptoms for hypothyroidism

Answer 25

Confusion and being tired

Inability to tolerate the cold

Question 26

What are normal changes in the endocrine system with age

Answer 26

Insulin production decreases causing excess sugar in the blood

Adrenal secretions decrease reducing ability to handle stress