Chapter 3 Flashcards
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What organs are part of the Gastrointestinal system?
-Stomach
- Intestines
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What is the function of Gastrointestinal system?
The function is to take in, digest and eliminate food and fluids to keep the body nourished.
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Immunity
The ability to ward off disease.
Pg 30
What is the second leading cause of elders death over the age 65?
Falls (Pg 30)
Cataracts
A clouding of the lens of the eye.
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Glaucoma
A chronic dose affecting the optic nerve of the eye. (30)
Meniere
A chronic disease affecting the inner war. (30)
Hypertension
High blood pressure (31)
Methicillinn-resistant Staphylococcus aureus aka MRSA
An infection of the skin that can spread to the blood steam and become life threatening. (31)
Pathogen
Disease causing microorganism. (31)
Tuberculosis aka TB
A bacterial illness. (31)
Scabies
A skin infestation by a tiny mite that cause a rash and intense itching. (32)
Shingles
A skin condition cause by a virus that attacks a nerve path. (32)
Antisepsis
The prevention of sepsis by preventing or slowing the growth of disease causing germ. (32)
Infection control
Measures to prevent or limit infection; control methods vary depending on the type of germ and how it is spread. (32)
Isolation
An attempt to limit the spread of disease by its mode of transmission. (32)
Ex. Respiratory precautions for a tuberculosis patient.
Medical Asepsis
Procedures to reduce the number of germs in the environment. (32)
Sepsis
Putrefaction; infection. (32)
What does R.A.C.E stands for?
Hint: Fire safety
Remove all residents in the immediate area of the fire.
Activate the fire alarm and notify others of the fire.
Contain the fire by closing all doors in the area of the fire.
Extinguish the fire.
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Hepatitis B virus
Virus that attacks the liver
Hepatitis C virus
Virus that attacks the liver, relies on HBV for transmission.
Alzheimer’s Disease
Circulation problems, or mental confusion cause by arteriosclerosis or the effects of a stroke can all affect thinking and reasoning process. (31)
