Save
Busy. Please wait.
Log in with Clever
or

show password
Forgot Password?

Don't have an account?  Sign up 
Sign up using Clever
or

Username is available taken
show password


Make sure to remember your password. If you forget it there is no way for StudyStack to send you a reset link. You would need to create a new account.
Your email address is only used to allow you to reset your password. See our Privacy Policy and Terms of Service.


Already a StudyStack user? Log In

Reset Password
Enter the associated with your account, and we'll email you a link to reset your password.
focusNode
Didn't know it?
click below
 
Knew it?
click below
Don't Know
Remaining cards (0)
Know
0:00
Embed Code - If you would like this activity on your web page, copy the script below and paste it into your web page.

  Normal Size     Small Size show me how

CH 16 TN

QuestionAnswer
overweight 10 to 20% above avg wt
obesity 20% and more above avg with excessive body fat
morbid obesity 100 lbs more than desirable wt
underweight 10 to 15% below avg
little or no insulin secretion from the beta cells in the pancreas. It affects younger age group usually 1 to 40 yr of age. NEED SHOTS! TYPE 1 DIABETES OR IDDM (Insulin Dependent Diabetes Mellitus)
less severe form of diabetes. The cell walls will lose sensitivity to insulin receptor sites and do not allow glucose to enter walls TYPE 2 DIABETES OR NIDDM (Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes Mellitus)
Type 2 diabetes can be controlled by what? diet, exercise and sometimes oral hypoglycemics
this usually occurs in the last 1/2 of pregnancy gestation diabetes
may have skin infection and weakness gestation diabetes
what is the normal blood glucose level 70 to 100 or 80-120 mg/dl
what is the test that needs to be taken when diabetes is suspected glucose tolerance test
Type 1 diabetes diet small meals with snacks to maintain steady blood glucose levels
Type 2 diabetes diet based on exchange list developed by ADA
normal cholesterol less than 200 mg/dl
atherosclorosis, htn, clot, infection = blood supply to the heart is cut off causing tissue death MYOCARDIAL INFARCTION
heart decompensation due to congestion = pump failure of right and left ventricles. Insufficient circulation & o2 = edema, SOB, chest pain with exertion. CHF (Cardio heart failure)
failure of nephrons to maintain normal function-kidneys are unable to adequately eliminate nitrogenous waste (end product of protein metabolism) RENAL DISEASE
renal failure toxins are recycled back into blood stream
associated with dz, such as MI, trauma, and burns ACUTE RENAL FAILURE
long term kidney dz leads to slowly diminishing number of functioning NEPHRON = uremia = dialysis or kidney transplant CHRONIC RENAL FAILURE (Irreversible)
aka nervous stomach, heartburn due to rush eating, over eating DYSPEPSIA
protrusion of the stomach through the diaphragm. Symptoms result from esophagitis that develops when gastric acid juices reflux into esophagus HIATAL HERNIA
loss of mucosal lining in the stomach, duodenum (occasionally esophagus = erosions -leaves underlying layers of cells exposed to gastric juices) most are located in stomach PEPTIC ULCER
gluten sensitivity CELIAC SPRUE
liver disease characterized by cell loss CIRRHOSIS
inflammation of the liver by viruses, toxins such as drugs or alcohol. HEPATITIS
inflammation of the gall bladder. Most common = gall stones occasionally bacteria, toxic chemicals. Digestion of fats is impaired due to blockage of bule ducts by stones CHOLECYSTITIS
endocrine (ductless glands secrete hormones into bloodstream) PANCREATITIS
causes increase in metabolic rate. Tissue must be rebuilt; nutrients lost to this must be replaced. CANCER
Created by: jekjes
Popular Nursing sets

 

 



Voices

Use these flashcards to help memorize information. Look at the large card and try to recall what is on the other side. Then click the card to flip it. If you knew the answer, click the green Know box. Otherwise, click the red Don't know box.

When you've placed seven or more cards in the Don't know box, click "retry" to try those cards again.

If you've accidentally put the card in the wrong box, just click on the card to take it out of the box.

You can also use your keyboard to move the cards as follows:

If you are logged in to your account, this website will remember which cards you know and don't know so that they are in the same box the next time you log in.

When you need a break, try one of the other activities listed below the flashcards like Matching, Snowman, or Hungry Bug. Although it may feel like you're playing a game, your brain is still making more connections with the information to help you out.

To see how well you know the information, try the Quiz or Test activity.

Pass complete!
"Know" box contains:
Time elapsed:
Retries:
restart all cards