CNA Chapt. 12-13 Word Scramble
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Question | Answer |
Respiration | An exchange of gases between an organism & the environment in which it lives. |
Smoking | is the most important factor contributing to respiratory disease in all ages. Increases heartbeat, reduces oxygen in blood vessels, Narrows blood vessels |
Influenza | is a contagious disease caused by virus. |
Pneumonia | an acute inflammation or infection of the lung. |
Emphysema | A disease that begins with destruction of the air sacs in the lungs where oxygen from the air is exchanged for carbon dioxide. |
Asthma | is a disease of the bronchi, characterized by difficulty breathing, wheezing and a sense of tightness in the chest due to muscle spasm. |
COPD | Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease |
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease | Emphysema, asthma & chronic bronchitis |
Postural Drainage | 2-3 times day. 20-30 min each time. On empty stomach. |
Define: Postural Drainage | Is a form of physical therapy that is often carried out by nursing personnel. |
Lethal Changes Happen in | 4-6min |
Arteries | Blood vessels that carry blood from the heart. |
Veins | The blood vessels that carry blood back to the heart, lungs and kidneys. |
Hypertension | High blood pressure |
Arteriosclerosis | Thickening and loss of elasticity in the arteries. |
Atherosclerosis | Clogging of the arteries with plaque & deposits of calcium or fat. |
Myocardial Infarction= | MI= Heart attack |
Signs of Heart Attack | Chest Pain. Confused with indigestion. Pain through left chest, left arm & neck. Jaw Pain.Irregular, weak, thready Pulse. Ligh headedness, Nausea. Difficulty breathing. Pale cool, clammy skin, decreased blood pressure.Intense Perspiration.Feelings of doom |
Angina pectoris | Acute chest pain caused by decreased blood supply in the heart. |
Peripheral Vascular disease | Poor circulation in the extremities |
Stasis Ulcers | Open wounds sore on the legs caused by stoppage of blood flow. |
Varicose Veins | Swollen veins especially prominent in the leg caused by lack of exercise, prolonged standing. |
Antiembolism stockings | Elevate legs 10-15 min before applying. Remove at least 1 time a day. |
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