Chapter #10 Flashcards
Diabetes Mellitus
The body does not produce enough or properly use insulin
Diarrhea
Frequent elimination of liquid or semi liquid stool
Digestion
Process of breaking down food so that it can be absorbed by cells
Elimination
Process of expelling solid waste that are not absorbed into the cells
Emesis
Vomiting
Gastroesophageal reflux disease GERD
Chronic condition in which the liquid contents of the stomach back up in the esophagus
Hemorrhoids
enlarge veins in the rectum
Hyperthyroidism
Over active thyroid gland
Excessive thyroid hormone
Hypothyroidism
Under active thyroid gland
Thyroid hormone produces below normal
Lleostomy
Section of the intestine is removed and stool will be evacuated through a stoma and emptied into a bag
Ostomy
Creation of an opening from an area inside the body to the outside of the body
Peptic ulcer
Ulcer that forms in the lining of the stomach, duodenum, esophagus
Stoma
The opening of a ostomy
Gastrointestinal system
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
What are some common conditions with the Gastro intestinal system
Gastroesophageal reflux disease
Peptic ulcer
Ulcerative colitis
Hemorrhoids
Constipation
Colostomy/lleostomy
Diarrhea
What are the normal Gastro intestinal system problems with age
Decreased appetite
Tooth and gum problem leading to inability to eat
Digestion is less efficient causing constipation and food intolerance
What is the role of the nurse aide regarding Gastro intestinal system
Reporting:
Difficulty chewing or swallowing
Loss of appetite
Abdominal pain or cramping
Diarrhea
Nausea and vomiting
Constipation
Interventions to avoid problems with digestion
Offering fluids
Provide regular oral care
Endocrine system
Collection of glands in the body that produces and secretes hormones that regulate body function
What body functions does the endocrine system regulate
Metabolism
Growth
Development
Reproduction
Sleep
Mood
Maintaining sugar in the blood
Calcium in the bones
What are the conditions that affect the endocrine system
Diabetes as follows
Hypoglycemia
Hyperglycemia
Hyperthyroidism
Hypothyroidism
What is hypoglycemia
Low blood sugar
Signs and symptoms are Cold, clammy skin, double or blurry vision, shaking, hunger, tingling or numbness of the skin, increased confusion
Hyperglycemia
High blood sugar
Signs and symptoms or shortness of breath, fruity smelling breath, nausea and vomiting, frequent urination, thirst
What door signs and symptoms of hyper thyroidism
Can’t tolerate being hot
increased heart rate
Enlarged thyroid
What are the signs and symptoms for hypothyroidism
Confusion and being tired
Inability to tolerate the cold
What are normal changes in the endocrine system with age
Insulin production decreases causing excess sugar in the blood
Adrenal secretions decrease reducing ability to handle stress
