Stna Terms And Abbreviations Chapter 3&4

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C. diff

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Clostridium difficile

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CHF

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congestive heart failure

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c/o

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Complains of

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COPD

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Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

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CPR

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Cardiopulmonary resuscitation

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CVA

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Cerebrovascular Accident (stroke)

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DAT

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Diet as tolerated

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DNR

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Do not resuscitate

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DOB

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Date of birth

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DON

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Director of Nursing

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Dx, dx

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Diagnosis

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F

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Fahrenheit

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FF

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Force fluids

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ft

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Foot

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H2O

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Water

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h, hr, hr.

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Hour

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HBV

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Hepatitis B virus

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Psychosocial Needs

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Love, acceptance, security, Independence, human contact, self esteem

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Holistic Care

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Whole person mind and body

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Cultural diversity

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Groups of people with different backgrounds and experience living together.

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Immobility leads to:

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Anxiety, depression, pneumonia, blood clots, pressure ulcers, atrophy

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Ageism

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Stereotype/ discrimination towards elderly

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Developmental disabilities

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Disabilities present at birth or during childhood

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Physical effects of aging:

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Thinner skin, loss of muscle tone, loss of bone density, sensitivity decreases, slow reflex, senses weaken, less efficient heart pumping, lung capacity decreases, ECT..

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Major depressive disorder

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Depression, loss of interest in everything

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Apathy

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Loss of interest in activities

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Symptoms of depression

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Pain, fatigue, apathy, anxiety, appetite change, sleep change, withdrawal, intense feeling of despair

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Bipolar

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Intense mood swings and changes of energy level. (Manic episodes, depressive episode)

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Anxiety

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Uneasiness, worry or fear

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Generalized anxiety disorder

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GAD chronic anxiety

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Panic disorder

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Constant panic attacks, fear of having more attacks.

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Obsessive compulsive disorder

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OCD anxiety disorder characterized by obsessive behavior or thoughts

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Posttraumatic stress disorder

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PTSD anxiety disorder brought on by a traumatic experience

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Phobia

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Intense irrational fear of an object, place, or situation

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Schizophrenia

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Psychotic disorder affects persons ability to think/communicate clearly, manage emotions, understand reality.

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Hallucinations

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False or distorted sensory perceptions

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Delusions

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Persistent false beliefs

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Terminal illness

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Disease or conditions that will cause death

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Grief

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Deep distress or sorrow

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Stages of grief

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Denial, anger, bargaining, depression, acceptance

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Advance directives

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Legal documents that allow someone to make medical decisions if the person can't themselves.

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Living will

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Type of advance directive, outlines medical care does or doesn't want

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Durable power of attorney

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Type of advance directive, signed, dated and witnessed legal document that appointments someone to make medical decisions for the I'll person.

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Rights for dying person

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Right to refuse treatment

Right to have visitors

Right to privacy

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Cheyne-stokes

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Alternating periods of slow irregular respirations, and rapid shallow respirations, then short periods of apnea.

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Hospice care

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Special care for a dying person with 6 months or less

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Palliative care

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Comfort care

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Homeostasis

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Balance within body between all systems

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Metabolism

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Physical and chemical process

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Anterior / ventral

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Front of the body

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Posterior / dorsal

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Back side of the body

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Superior

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Towards the head

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Inferior

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Away from the head

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Medial

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Toward the midline of body

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Lateral

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Towards the sides, away from the midline

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Proximal

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Closer to the torso

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Distal

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Farther from the torso

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Integumentary system

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Skin- largest organ in the body- for protection.

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Layers of integumentary system

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Epidermis (top) dermis (middle) subcutaneous (fat bottom layer)

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Dialate

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Blood vessels widen

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Constrict

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Blood vessels narrow

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Musculoskeletal system

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Muscles, bones, tendons, ligaments, cartilage

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Atrophy

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Muscle wastes away

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Contracture

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Muscle or tendon freeze in place , shorten, and become inflexible

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Arthritis

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Inflammation of the joints

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Autoimmune illness

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Immune system attacks normal tissue

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Rheumatoid arthritis

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Autoimmune disease, joint deformities

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Osteoarthritis

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Degenerative joints affects elderly

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Osteoporosis

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Condition where bones lose density

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Fracture

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Broken bone

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Menopause

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End of menstruation

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When dressing a resident with an affected side . What side do you dress first?

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The affected side

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PWB

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Partial weight bearing

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NWB

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Non weight bearing

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FWB

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Full weight bearing

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Nervous system

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Coordinates and controls all body functions

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Central nervous system

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CNS Brian and spinal cord

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Peripheral nervous system

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PNS nerves throughout body

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CVA

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Cerebrovascular Accident (stroke)

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Hemiplegia

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Paralysis on one side of the body

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Hemiparesis

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Weakness on one side of the body

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Expressive Aphasia

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Trouble communicating

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Receptive Aphasia

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Trouble understanding

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Emotional lability

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Inappropriate or unprovoked emotional response

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Dysphasia

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Difficulty swallowing

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Transient Ishemic Attack

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(TIA) Mini stroke

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Parkinson's disease

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Section of the brain degenerates

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Multiple Sclerosis

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(MS) progressive disease that affects central nervous system . Myelin sheath breaks down

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Paraplegia

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Loss of function in lower body and legs

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Quadriplegia

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Loss of function in legs, trunk, and arms

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Circulatory system

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Heart, blood vessels, blood

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Function of circulatory system

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Remove waste products from cells, helps regulate body temperature

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Hypertension

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(HTN) High blood pressure pressure consistently 130/80 or higher

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Cause of hypertension

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Atherosclerosis hardening or narrowing of the blood vessels.

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Diuretics

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"water pill" reduces amount of fluid in the body

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Coronary artery disease

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CAD blood vessels in coronary artery EA narrow

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Angina pectoris

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Heart muscle spent get enough oxygen causes chest pain, pressure

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Myocardial infarction (heart attack)

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MI blood flow to heart is blocked , heart muscle cells die.

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Congestive heart failure

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CHF one or both sides of heart stop pumping blood properly

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Peripheral Vascular Disease

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PVD extremities do not have enough blood circulation.

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Respiratory system

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Lungs, trachea, bronchus, bronchioles, larynx, pharynx

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Respiration

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Body taking in oxygen and removing carbon dioxide

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Inspiration

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Breathing in

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Expiration

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Breathing out

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Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

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COPD trouble breathing, especially getting air out

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Two lung disease grouped as COPD

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Chronic Bronchitis and Emphysema

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Urinary system

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Kidneys, ureter, bladder, urethra, meatus

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Function of urinary system

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Eliminate waste products, maintain water balance in the body

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Gastrointestinal system function

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Digestion, absorption, and elimination

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Digestion

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Process of preparing food physically and chemically for absorption

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Absorption

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Transfer of nutrients from the intestines to the cells

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Elimination

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Process of expelling wastes

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Hemorrhoids

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Enlarged veins in the rectum.

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Enema

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Specific amount of water introduced into the colon

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Diarrhea

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Frequent elimination of liquid or semi liquid feces

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Gastroesophageal reflux disease

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GERD chronic condition of liquid stomach contents back up into the esophagus

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Ostomy

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Surgical creation of an opening from an area inside the body to the outside

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Stoma

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Artificial opening in the abdomen

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Endocrine system function

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Maintain blood sugar levels, maintain homeostasis, influence growth and development

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Gland

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Organ that produce and secrete chemicals

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Hormones

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Chemical substances created by the body that control certain body functions.

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Diabetes

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Pancreas produces too little insulin, or does not properly use insulin

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Insulin

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A hormone that moves glucose from the blood to the cells for energy

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Glucose

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Natural sugar

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Type 1 diabetes

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Children/ young adults- pancreas does not produce any insulin

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Type 2 diabetes

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After age 35- body doesn't produce enough insulin or body fails to properly use insulin

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Pre-diabetes

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Persons blood glucose levels are above normal but not high enough for a diagnosis of type 2 diabetes

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Immune system

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Protects the body from disease causing bacteria, viruses, and microorganisms