Daly - MEDICAL KNOWLEDGE

Brain Basics Introduction The brain is incredibly complex. Here we'll show you the major parts, where they are located, and some of what they are responsible for. You can hover over the brain image to highlight different parts, and click them to see a description of that part, or tab through the slideshow controls to navigate to different brain parts. The description of a part will include what might happen when it is injured. Please keep in mind that brain injuries can be as complex as the brain itself. A blow to one part of the head can potentially cause damage to the opposite side or even throughout the brain. 1. Frontal Lobe Located behind the forehead, the frontal lobes are the largest lobes of the brain. They are prone to injury because they sit just inside the front of the skull and near rough bony ridges. These two lobes are involved in: ▪️planning & organizing ▪️problem solving & decision making ▪️memory & attention ▪️controlling behavior, emotions

List of human diseases along with the parts of the body they primarily affect: Alzheimer's disease - Brain Arthritis - Joints Asthma - Lungs and airways Cancer (various types) - Various organs and tissues Cardiovascular disease - Heart and blood vessels Celiac disease - Small intestine Cholera - Intestines Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) - Lungs Diabetes (type 1 and type 2) - Pancreas and blood sugar regulation Ebola virus disease - Blood and organs Epilepsy - Brain Gout - Joints, usually the big toe Hepatitis (A, B, C, D, and E) - Liver HIV/AIDS - Immune system Influenza (flu) - Respiratory system Leukemia - Blood and bone marrow Malaria - Red blood cells Measles - Respiratory system and skin Meningitis - Brain and spinal cord Multiple sclerosis - Nervous system, particularly the brain and spinal cord Osteoporosis - Bones Parkinson's disease - Brain and nervous system Pneumonia - Lungs Rabies - Nervous system SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) - Respiratory system and other or

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Medical Knowledge 2 10. The nurse is conducting a physical assessment on a client with anemia. Which of the following clinical manifestations would be most indicative of the anemia? A. BP 146/88 B. Respirations 28 shallow ✔️ C. Weight gain of 10 pounds in six months D. Pink complexion Explanation: When there are fewer red blood cells, there is less hemoglobin and less oxygen. Therefore, the client is often short of breath, as indicated in answer B. The client with anemia is often pale in color, has weight loss, and may be hypotensive. Answers A, C, and D are within normal and, therefore, are incorrect. 11. The nurse is teaching the client with polycythemia vera about prevention of complications of the disease. Which of the following statements by the client indicates a need for further teaching? A. “I will drink 500mL of fluid or less each day.”✔️ B. “I will wear support hose.” C. “I will check my blood pressure regularly.” D. “I will report ankle edema.” Explanation: The