Diseases Flashcards

(29 cards)

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Crohn’s Disease

A

inflammation of bowls/ intestines

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2
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Ulcerative colitis

A

Inflammation and SORES of large intestine (colon)

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Symptoms of intestinal inflammation (diseases)

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Diarear, abdominal pain, cramping, sometimes blood in stool

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4
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Diverticulosis

A

condition of having pouches in the colon (can become inflamed/ infected/ or ruptured)

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5
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DysphaGia

A

difficulty swallowing stemming from stroke

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6
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COPD

A

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (umbrella term)
Emphysema (smoking)
Chronic bronchitis (every few months)
Asthma

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BronchItis (I before O)

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lung infection of the Bronchi (larger branch attached to the trachea)

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Bronchiolitis

A

Infection of the bronchioles (smaller branches looks like leave stems)

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9
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Influenza

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flue (fever, sore throat, runny nose)

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10
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Tuberculosis

A

very contagions (infects the lungs)

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11
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Dysuria

A

Difficulty Urinating or pain with urination

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Polyuria

A

Urinating too much

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13
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Nocturia

A

Urinating frequently at night

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14
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Oliguria

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not urinating enough

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15
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Normal Urinary Output

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1 ml of urine per min
8hr= 480 ml
24hr= 1400ml

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16
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Angina Pectoris

A

Chest pain, pressure/ discomfort, due to narrowed coronary arteries (coronary disease)

17
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Arteriosclerosis

A

Plaque on the inside walls of arteries

18
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Anti embolic stocking

A

TED stockings (prevents blood clots)

19
Q

Sequential compression devise

A

The pump machine at the end of bed

20
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Jacksonian

A

seizure that affects a small part of the brain. (still conscious)

21
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Grand mal

A

more severe (loss of consciousness)

22
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petite mal

A

Brief & small may not be noticeable

23
Q

How often to check ice

24
Q

How long should heat be left on

25
Agenda Behaviors
Resident controls activities and tasks
26
Holistic care
approach to meeting residents needs to improve quality of life (considers resident as a whole)
27
Guided imagery
using words and music to promote relaxation
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Preservation
repetition of phrase or action
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Agoraphobia
fear of being in crowds