Chapter 1-4 Review Flashcards
Cause is unknown
Idiopathic
Disease means the study of cause
Etiology
Disease related to the respiratory system. Ex. Common cold
Acute disease
Hereditary disease that is present at birth even if not apparent
Congenital
Other causes of congenital disorder during pregnancy
fetal alcohol syndrome and cerebral palsy (difficulty with delivery)
Hereditary diseases are classified in 3 basic ways
- Single gene abnormality
- Abnormality of several genes (polygenic)
- Abnormality of chromosome ( either absence or additional)
- motor vehicle accidents (mva)
- firearms
- poison
- falls
- suffocation
- suicide
- homicide
Causes trauma
A is for Airway
B is for Breathing
C is for Cardiac function
This prioritize of care and incorporates an abc prioritizing method
Triage
Redness, heat, swelling, pain and loss of motion are signs of…
Inflammation
Tube running through the nose and into the stomach can be used for feedings if supplement is planned short term
Nasogastric tube
Shortens the life span of the individual by increasing the chance for arteriosclerosis, leading to cardiovascular diseases
Obesity
House dust, grass, pets, perfumes or insect bites are reactions of….
Allergies
Hereditary, lifestyle, stress, diet, and environment are the mechanisms of what
Aging
Large tumor or swelling filled with blood, commonly called a bruise or contusion
Hematoma
The process of using light, short waves such as ultraviolet or xrays
Radiation
Biological agent, virus, chemicals, radiation are examples of
Carcinogens
Commonly occurs in the uterine cervix, larynx and mouth
Carcinoma in situ
Common sites of bloodstream metastasis are
Liver, lungs and brain
Occurs more frequently due to extreme, blistering burns @ young age. Fair skinned are at greatest risk for skin cancer b/c of lack of protective effects of melanin
Melanoma
Males who suffer w prostatic cancer can undergo
Treatment w estrogen medication to counteract the effects of testerone
This cancer is also known to have herpes simplex virus
Cervical cancer
These two cancers have a higher incidence in certain families
Colon and breast cancer
Don't smoke Limit alcohol intake Sun exposure Limit xrays Healthy body weight Exercise Hpv vaccine
Cancer prevention
Monthly breast self-examinations, regular pap tests and mammograms(females)
Screening measures for diagnosis of cancer
Most definitive test used to diagnose a tumor
A biopsy
Fracture might occur if a tumor has invaded the bone and caused weakness at the site
Pathologic fracture
Surgery, chemotherapy and radiation and hormone treatment
Major types of treatment for cancer
Usually indicated when cure is not possible but when surgery will alleviate pain and discomfort
Palliative surgery
Typically caused by streptococcal and staphylococcal bacteria
Abscesses
Ex. Boils, furuncles and pimples
Often caused by streptococcus or staphylococcus bacteria. Due to the body’s inability to confide
Cellulitis
Affects healing time
Age, size, location, nutrition, immobility, circulation, organism virulence, steroids
Steroid therapy inhibits the inflammatory response giving the invading offender the upper hand
Steroids
Frequently is obstructed by adhesions following abdominal surgery
The intestines
Including Upper respiratory infections, influenza like infections, pneumonia and bronchitis account for more than 80% of all infections
Respiratory infections
Smallest infective organisms and must be visualized by an electron microscope
Viruses
