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glands of the endocrine system include... |
- pituitary - thyroid - adrenal |
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endocrine system regulates... |
- physical and mental growth - production of energy - reproduction |
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parathyroid |
glands that control the level of calcium and phosphate in the body |
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pancreas |
gland produces enzymes to digest foods |
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regulated by the pituitary gland... |
- growth of bone and muscle - milk production - development of eggs and sperm |
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gonads |
gland responsible for the secondary sex characteristics |
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adrenal gland |
controls the body's reponse to stress |
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examples of disorders of the pituitary gland |
- diabetes insipidus - syndrome of inappropriate antidiuretic hormone |
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symptoms of hypothyroidism include: |
- cool, dry, scaly skin - slow heart rate - irregular pulse |
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patients with hypothyroidism need extra... |
rest |
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symptoms of hyperthyroidism include: |
- hyperactivity - mood swings - decreased attention span |
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symptoms of hypoparathyroidism include: |
- muscle spasms - seizures - headaches |
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hyperparathyroidism results from... |
over-secretion of the hormones from the parathyroid glands |
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Addison's disease is ___ |
adrenal insufficiency |
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Cushing's disease may be caused by ___ |
- adrenal tumors - alcoholism - therapeutic use of steroids |
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most common endocrine disorder is ___ |
diabetes mellitus |
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symptoms of hyperglycemia include: |
- being very thirsty - increased appetite - feeling moody |
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T or F: If a diabetic patient doesn't eat you should notify the RN. |
True |
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parts of the procedure for blood glucose monitoring include: |
- wear gloves - use the side of the finger - time the test accurately |
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body's integument is also called the ___ |
skin |
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integumentary system is the ____ system |
largest |
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names for layers of skin include: |
- epidermal - dermal - subcutaneous |
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skin appearance is closely linked to.. |
self-image |
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intact epidermis layer of skin is a protection against... |
bacteria, foreign matter, and other organisms |
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the skin prevents loss of... |
water and electrolytes |
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increased function of an organ is called... |
hyper-function |
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ketones are... |
the product of fat breakdown |
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metabolism |
process by which the body converts substances into energy |
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which glands regulate pitch of voice? |
gonads |
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symptoms of Cushing's disease: |
- moon-shaped face - increased body and facial hair - thinning of scalp hair |
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PCT should use caution when giving juices to hypoglycemic patient because.... |
they can raise the glucose level too fast |
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likely locations for development of pressure ulcers: |
- hips - heels - shoulders |
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diaphoresis |
excessive sweating |
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gangrene |
death of tissue caused by lack of good blood supply |
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knee gatch |
device on a bed that bends the limbs and prevents a patient from sliding |
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supine |
lying with face upward |
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epidermis |
outer-most layer of skin |
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the hair root lies within this layer of skin |
dermis |
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factors in the formation of pressure ulcers: |
- patient's weight - cutting off to circulation - tissue pressed against bones |
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viral disorders include |
- herpes - shingles - warts |
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reactions to drugs, eczema, and insect bites would be categorized as |
allergy |
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lice and scabies are |
parasites |
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things categorized as trauma include: |
- bruising - friction - burns |
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mattresses constructed of ___ can alleviate problems with pressure ulcers. |
gel, foam, or water |
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a patient at risk for pressure sores that sits most of the time should be reposition every... |
15 minutes |
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stage IV pressure ulcers are... |
life-threatening |
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causes for burn of the skin include: |
- electricity - chemicals - radioactive agents |
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what 2 conditions cause the most problems with skin breakdown? |
pressure and moisture |
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things caused by skin bacteria include: |
- acne - boils - impetigo |
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perineum |
area between vulva and anus in women |
