Module 2 Additional Information

Question 1

List two ways the skin is weakened.

Answer 1

Too much moisture on the skin
Dryness or cracking
Irritation by urine or feces
Friction or shearing (a combination of pressure and friction)

Question 2

Define inflammation.

Answer 2

The body reacts to increase blood flow (redness) and sends specialized kinds of cells to protect the area.

Question 3

Define Granulation.

Answer 3

New tissue starts to grow to replace damaged tissue

Question 4

Define Epithelialization.

Answer 4

The skin grows back to cover the open wound. The skin must be kept moist while the skin around the wound should be dry.

Question 5

What do the kidneys do?

Answer 5

Produce urine by filtering blood

Question 6

What are ureters?

Answer 6

They’re tubes that carry urine from the kidneys to the bladder

Question 7

What does a urinary bladder do?

Answer 7

Holds urine until it is expelled

Question 8

What does a urethra do?

Answer 8

Tube that Carrie’s urine from the bladder to the outside of the body

Question 9

How long is the small intestine?

Answer 9

19-20 Feet.

Question 10

What are the five main causes of fecal impaction?

Answer 10

1. Unsolved constipation
2. Dehydration
3. Prolonged bed rest
4. Medication with side effect of constipation
5. Client is nutritionally depleted

Question 11

What are the 4 main causes of Hemorrhoids?

Answer 11

1. Straining to have a bowel movement
2. Constipation
3. Prolonged sitting
4. Childbirth

Question 12

The pancreas produces ___________.

Answer 12

Insulin

Question 13

Hypoglycemia occurs when the blood sugar is ____________.

Answer 13

Less than 70mg/dl. Low blood sugar.

Question 14

Hyperglycemia occurs when ___________.

Answer 14

The blood sugar is over 200mg/dl. High blood sugar