Midterm- Flashcards
A ___ ___ is consider to be dry application
ice bags, heating pad, chemical hot, and hot pack
The ___ is the chemicals that travel across the synapse.
neurotranmitters
Explain what a concussion is:
a brain injury, (jarring) injury that results from a hit to the head.
Needle holders and plain thumb forceps are found in the ___ & ___
Grasp, hold
Formation red blood cells in the bone marrow is stimulated by which hormone found in the kidney is called:
Erythropoietin
Signs of neglect/malnutrition are:
Dehydration, Lack of proper living conditions, & failing to treat health problems
Cataracts is:
thickening of the
This gland is found in the center of your brain & secretes melatonin is known as the ___ gland.
Pineal gland
T or F: Cerebellum coordinates voluntary movements but is involuntary in its function.
True
At what age would a pt be diagnosed with oral care?
40
Epistein-Barr virus causes:
Infectious Mononucleosis
Dysphagia means:
trouble swallowing
____ is inherited progressive neurodegenerative disorder that causes behavioral issue, abnormal movements and dementia.
Huntington Disease
___ hormone stimulates the thyroid to release two other thyroid hormones.
TSH
Educating a patient regarding hot or cold applications at home, you would remind them to:
Use a protective covering.
Never fall asleep with anything on.
Never place an application over metal jewelry.
Vasopressin is also known as ___ hormone.
Antidiuretic
_____ is abnormal accumulation of CFS that
causes enlargement of the skull & compression on the brain.
Hydrocephalus
_____ Paralysis of the lower limbs & trunk.
Paraplegia
The basic unit of the nervous system is the nerve cell or the…
Neurons
___ is caused by increasing pressure inside of
the eye.
Glaucoma