NUZUL Q

Body system
Nursing terminology
Wards and departements
Instrument

A. STUDY OF THE BODY
BASIC STRUCTURE
Six branches of science that deal with the
study of the body including;
anatomy
Physiology
pathology
Embryology
Histology
biology
Its combination of organs and system supported by a framework and muscles and bones, with an
external covering of skin for protection.
Cell

A group of cells



Form a tissue (the basic of tissue are epithelial, connective, muscle, and nerve)


A group of tissue



Form an organ (organs, although they act as units, do not function independently; several combine to
forma system, with each system having a special function


A group of organ


Form a system

B1 (RESPIRATORY SYSTEM)
B2 (CARDIOVASKULER SYSTEM)
B3 (NERVOUS SYSTEM)
B4 (UROLOGY AND REPRODUCTIVE SYSTEM)
B5 (DIGESTIVE SYSTEM)
B6 (MUSCULOSKELETAL AND INTEGUMENT
SYSTEM)
Empathy: experiencing anothers feelings temporarily.
A blood transfusion: the infusion of blood or blood product into the blood
stream.
Discharge planning: should begin on admission, when the client enters
the health care system.
Inflammation: the bodys responsevto cellular injury.
Cardinal signs:
- redness (rubor) from dilatation of arterioles, which increases blood
flow to the injured ares
- heat (calor) from increased blood supply to and increased metabolism
in the injured area
- pain (dolor) from the realease chemical, pH changes, and pressure on
nerve endings caused by swelling and trauma
- loss of function ( functio laesa) from accumulation of changes affecting
normal functioning of injured are
- other changes from inflammatory response: migartion and extravasation
of leukocytes into injured area, phagocytosis (enfulging and destruction
of irritants, primarily by polymorphonuclear neutrophis, monocytes and
lympocytes
Systemic signs:
- fever (from release of pyrogens in the body)
- leukocytosis (increased production of WBC)
- malaise, anorexia, and disability ( varying among
individuals), increased sedimentation rate (from
changes in blood proteins and effects on red blood
cells).
Anticipatory guidance: the initation of interventions
before an event occur to prevent potential problems.
Shock: is a syndrome characterized by excessive
reduction of circulating blood volume, resulting in
adequate cell perfusion.
Immobility: a temporary or permanent decrease in
the clients abiluty to move all or part of the body
easily or comfortably.

Wards: Nurse station, procedure room,
utilities room, a trolley, wheel chair, a
hydraulic bed
Departements: cardiology, chemical
pathology, ear-nose, and throat,
microbiology, neurosurgery, nwphrology,
neurology, obstetrics
A syringe
Thermometer: rectal-oral
Catheters
Gallipot
Scissors: suture scissors, listers bandage
scissors
Forceps: cheatles forceps, michels clip-
emoving forceps, plain dissecting forceps
Cylinder
Tray
Receiver (kidney dish)
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