Module 2 Additional Information Flashcards
List two ways the skin is weakened.
Too much moisture on the skin
Dryness or cracking
Irritation by urine or feces
Friction or shearing (a combination of pressure and friction)
Define inflammation.
The body reacts to increase blood flow (redness) and sends specialized kinds of cells to protect the area.
Define Granulation.
New tissue starts to grow to replace damaged tissue
Define Epithelialization.
The skin grows back to cover the open wound. The skin must be kept moist while the skin around the wound should be dry.
What do the kidneys do?
Produce urine by filtering blood
What are ureters?
They’re tubes that carry urine from the kidneys to the bladder
What does a urinary bladder do?
Holds urine until it is expelled
What does a urethra do?
Tube that Carrie’s urine from the bladder to the outside of the body
How long is the small intestine?
19-20 Feet.
What are the five main causes of fecal impaction?
- Unsolved constipation
- Dehydration
- Prolonged bed rest
- Medication with side effect of constipation
- Client is nutritionally depleted
What are the 4 main causes of Hemorrhoids?
- Straining to have a bowel movement
- Constipation
- Prolonged sitting
- Childbirth
The pancreas produces ___________.
Insulin
Hypoglycemia occurs when the blood sugar is ____________.
Less than 70mg/dl. Low blood sugar.
Hyperglycemia occurs when ___________.
The blood sugar is over 200mg/dl. High blood sugar
