Unit 7 Flashcards
blood sugar
the concentration of glucose in the blood
type 1 diabetes
the body doesnt produce enough insulin on its own
type 2 diabetes
the body responds negatively to insulin
glucometer
checks blood sugar level in the blood for diabetics
hormones
chemical substances secreted by glands into the bloodstream
insulin
a hormone that converts glucose into energy for the body
metabolism
the burning of food for heat and energy
pancreas
a gland situated near the stomach that secretes a digetive fluid into the intestine, also secretes insulin
pituitary gland
the major endocrine gland. A pea-sized body attached to the base of the brain, the pituitary is important in controlling growth and development and the functioning of the other endocrine glands
thyroid
a gland that makes and stores hormones that help regulate the heart rate, blood pressure, body temp, and metabolism
alzheimers
progressive mental deterioration that can occur in middle or old age, due to generalized degeneration of the brain. It is the most common cause of premature senility.
aphasia
total or partial loss of the ability to use or understand language
blindness
the absence of sight
brain
the part of the nervous system that is responsible for motor activity
cataracts
a medical condition in which the lens of the eye becomes clouded
central nervous system (CNS)
part of the nervous systme containing the rain and spinal cord
cerebrovascular accident (CVA, stroke)
blood flow to part of the brain is blocked or blood vessel is ruptured
cerebral palsy
condition marked by impaired muscle coordination
confusion
disoiriented, unaware of time or place
deafness
partially or fully unable to hear
dementia
a serious progressive loss of mental abilities such as thinking, remembering, reasoning, and communicating
dysphagia
difficulty swallowing
dysphasia
difficuly speaking or communicating
epilepsy
disorder characterized y involuntary msucle contractions, a nervous system disorder
glaucoma
condition of increased pressure within the eyeball, causing gradual loss of vision
hemiplegia
one side of the body is partially or completely paralyzed
multiple sclerosis
potetially debilitating disease of the brain and spinal cord
nerves
connect parts of the nervous system with the other organs, conduc nervous impulses, and are made of axons and dendrites
paraplegia
paralysis from the waist down
Parkinson’s
a chronic progressive neurological disease chiefly of later life that is linked to decreased dopamine production in the substantia nigra and is marked especially by tremor of resting muscles, rigidity, slowness of movement, impaired balance, and a shuffling gait
periphreal nervous system (PNS)
connects the CNS to the organs
quadriplegia
total paralysis from the neck down
seizures
involuntary convulsion
spinal cord
par of the nervous system inside the vertebral canal that conducts messages to the brain and controls spinal reflexes
spinal cord injury
damage to the spinal cord that causes changes in its function below the level of injury
traumatic brain injury (TBI)
external injury to the brain from a mechanical force
vertigo
a state of being dizzy
agitation
a state of being excited, restless, or troubled
anxiety
a vague, uneasy feeling in response to stress
catastrophic reaction
disorganize behavior due to severe shock o threatening situation in which the person cannot cope
cognition
the ability to think logically and clearly
cognitive impairment
the loss of ability to theink logically; concentration and memory area affected
delirium
a state of severe confusion that occurs suddenly and is usually temporary
delusions
a false belief
hallucinations
an experience involving apparent perception of something not present
sundowning
increased signs, symptoms, and behaviors of Alzheimer’s disease during hours of darkness
stress
the response or change in the body caused by any physical or mental factor
triggers
situations that lead to agitation
validating
giving value or approving
bipolar disorder
a mental condition marked by alternating periods of elation and depression
de-escalation
refers to approaches in conflict resolution
depression
a period of twoo weeks or more of extreme sadness
manic depression
another term for bipolar disorder
obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD)
unreasonable thoughts and fears that lead you to do repetetive behaviors
phobias
extreme or irrational fear or aversion to something
PTSD
post traumatic stress diosorder
redirection
the actions of assigning or directing something to a new or different place or purpose
schizophrenia
a severe brain disorder in which poeple interpret reality abnormally
suicide
to kill ones self
ability
the power or capacity to do or act
adaptive devices
secial equipment that helps a person who is ill or disabled to perform ADLs
ADLs
activities of daily living
amputation
surgical removal of some or all of a body part, usually a limb
amputee
a person who has a limb amputated
disability
impaired physical or emotional function
handicap
a disability that interferes with normal functioning
mobility skills
the ability to move
occupational therapy
form of therapy that encourages rehab through the performance of ADLs
phantom pain
pain felt in a body part that is no longer there
physical therapy
the treatment of conditions by physical methods
prosthesis
an artificial replacement for a missing body part
rehabilitation
health care to help people maintain or return to their highest level of normal activity after illness or injury
restoration
a return of something to a former, original, or unimpaired condition
restorative nursing care
measures that health care workers take to help a person regain health, strngth, and function
self care deficit
the inability to take care of ones selfdue to physical or mental problems
speech therapy
training to help people with speech and language problems to speak more clearly
supportive devices
devices used to position a person to stabilize or align the body
advanced directive
written documents or oral statement that allow people to decide what kind of medical care they wish to have if they are unable to make those decisions themselves
apnea
the absence of breathing
Cheyne-Stokes
alternating slow, irregular respirations followed by rapid, shallow respirations. breathing may stop for 10 or 20 seconds
comatose
a state of deep unconsious
death rattle
a gurgling sound heard in a dying person’s throat
dignity
the state or quality of being worthy of honor or respect
DNR
do not resuscitate
empathy
the ability to see things from another person’s point of view
expire
cease to be valid typically after a fixed period of time, come to an end
hospice
care for people who have 6 months or less to live
Kubler-Ross grieving process
denial, anger, bargaining, depression and acceptance
life support system
a therapy or device designed to preserve a persons life when an essential body system is not doing so
living will
document that states the medical care a person wants or does not want in case they become unable to make those decisions
mottling
a diversifying spot or blotch of color
palliative care
care that focuses on the comfort and dignity of a person who is very sick or dying rather than curing them
POLST (Provider Orders for Life-Sustaining Treatment)
an approach to improving end-of-life care in the United States, encouraging providers to speak with patients and create specific medical orders to be honored by health care workers during a medical crisis.
post mortem
after death
power of attorney
the authority to act for another person in specified or all legal or financial matters
rigor mortis
The stiffness or rigidity or skeletal muscles that occurs after death
spiritual needs or rites
religious values that every patiend has a right to practice to fulfill personal needs
sympathy
sharing in the feelings and difficulties of others
terminal illness
an illness or injusry for which there is no cure or reasonable expectation for recovery
