chapter 23

a transient ischemic attack is a warning sign of?

cerebrovascular accident

hormones

chemical substances produces by the body that control numerous body functions

if a resident has a minor burn, a nursing assistant should use ___ to decrease the temperature of the skin.

cool water (no ice)

the endocrine system influences growth and ____ maintains blood sugar levels, and regulates the ability to ___?

development; reproduce

what are 3 conditions that make it more likely for a person to develop diabetes?

diabetes is common in people with a family history of the illness, in the elderly, and in people who are obese

causes numbness, pain, or tingling of the legs and/or feet and nerve damage over time.

diabetic peripheral neuropathy

causes damage to blood vessels in the eyes; can cause blindness

diabetic retinopathy

after an emergency, the nursing assistant will need to?

document the incident (incident report)

what symptom are more often experienced by women during a heart attack (MI)?

extreme fatigue

one side that a person is in shock is?

extreme thirst, cyanotic skin, staring, increased pulse and respiration, low blood pressure.

a sign that a stroke is occurring is?

facial droop

if a nursing assistant is in an emergency situation but has not been trained to perform CPR, she should?

give basic first aid until the emergency medical team arrives

During code team procedures, a nursing assistant might be asked to

give chest compressions during CPR.

the endocrine system is made up of ___?

glands

enlarged thyroid

goiter

If a resident feels faint, a nursing assistant should

have the resident lean forward and place her head between her knees.

diabetic ketoacidosis may be caused by?

having too little insulin in the body

hyperglycemia

high blood glucose (blood sugar)

to control bleeding, the NA should?

hold a thick pad or clean cloth against the wound and press down hard.

the pancreas produces ____ which regulates the amount of glucose available to the cells for metabolism.

hormone insulin

glands produce and secrete chemicals called ____?

hormones

another term for insulin reaction is?

hypoglycemia

in a health care facility, codes are used to?

inform staff of emergencies without alarming residents and visitors

3 normal age-related changes of the endocrine system

levels of estrogen and progesterone decrease which signals the onset of menopause in women, insulin production decreases, and testosterone levels in males usually decrease, but production does not stop.

what can a nursing assistant do if poisoning is suspected?

look for a container that will help him find out what the resident took or ate.

hypoglycemia

low blood glucose (blood sugar); also known as insulin reaction or insulin shock

When a resident is suspected of having a heart attack, a nursing assistant should

not give the resident food or fluids

glands

organs that produce and secrete chemicals called hormones

what condition may mean a person needs emergency medical help?

person is unconscious

the ___ gland I also referred to as the master gland

pituitary

when a persons breathing stops, it is called?

respiratory arrest

another word for fainting is?

syncope

Testosterone is secreted by ___?

testes

what is the best response by the nursing assistant if a resident is having a seizure?

the NA should move furniture away to prevent injury

what should a NA do when giving foot care to a resident with diabetes?

the NA should pat the feet completely dry after washing them.

when should a nursing assistant give abdominal thrusts to someone?

the person cannot speak, cough, or breathe

what is an appropriate guideline for a resident who has diabetes?

the resident will need to eat meals everyday at the same time.

Form of diabetes usually diagnosed in children and young adults

type 1 diabetes

most common form and milder form of diabetes

type 2 diabetes

Which form of diabetes is most common?

type 2 diabetes it can occur at any age

what is a common symptom of hypothyroidism?

weight gain

thyroid

a butterfly-shaped gland in the neck that is responsible for regulating metabolism and growth

prediabetes

a condition in which a persons blood glucose levels are above abnormal but not high enough for a diagnosis of type 2 diabetes

Hypothyroidism

a condition in which the body lacks thyroid hormone, which causes body process to slow down

diabetes

a condition in which the pancreas does not produce insulin or does not produce enough insulin; causes problems with circulation and can damage vital organs

Hyperthyroidism

a condition in which the thyroid gland produces too much thyroid hormone, which causes body processes to speed up and metabolism to increase

during stressful situations, ____ and the less potent noradrenaline increase the efficiency of muscle contractions, increase ___ rate and blood pressure, and also increase blood glucose levels to provide extra energy.

adrenaline; heart

what is the correct response to a nosebleed?

apply pressure near the bridge of the nose

the first two steps in approaching an emergency are...?

assess the situation and the victim

4 functions of the endocrine system

1) Growth and development 2) Reproduction 3) Maintain homeostasis 4) Buffers fight or flight response

if a persons breathing and heart beat stops, brain damage can occur within ____ minutes?

4-6 minutes