Body Systems and Common Diseases in Nursing Care
AIDS - correct answer A disease caused by the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) that leads
to a progressive failure of the immune system.
aphasia - correct answer A condition that affects the ability to communicate, often resulting
from brain damage.
arthritis - correct answer An inflammation of the joints that causes pain and stiffness.
asthma - correct answer A chronic respiratory condition characterized by episodes of airway
constriction, leading to difficulty breathing.
autonomic nervous system - correct answer A part of the nervous system that controls
involuntary bodily functions.
benign - correct answer A term used to describe a condition, tumor, or growth that is not
cancerous.
body system - correct answer A group of organs that work together to perform complex
functions within the body.
bursitis - correct answer An inflammation of the bursa, a small fluid-filled sac that reduces
friction between tissues.
cancer - correct answer A disease characterized by uncontrolled cell growth and division.
cartilage - correct answer A flexible connective tissue found in various parts of the body,
including joints.
cataract - correct answer A clouding of the lens in the eye that affects vision.
cell - correct answer The basic structural and functional unit of all living organisms.
central nervous system - correct answer The part of the nervous system that includes the brain
and spinal cord.
cerebrovascular accident (CVA) - correct answer A medical term for a stroke, which occurs
when blood flow to the brain is interrupted.
chronic bronchitis - correct answer A long-term inflammation of the bronchi in the lungs,
leading to coughing and difficulty breathing.
colostomy - correct answer A surgical procedure that creates an opening from the colon to the
abdominal surface.
, complication - correct answer A secondary disease or condition that develops as a result of a
primary disease.
contracture - correct answer The permanent tightening of muscles and tendons that restricts
movement.
development - correct answer The process of growth and change in an individual over time.
diabetes mellitus - correct answer A group of diseases that affect how the body uses blood
sugar (glucose).
diabetic coma - correct answer A serious condition that occurs when blood sugar levels become
dangerously high or low.
dialysis - correct answer A medical procedure that removes waste and excess fluid from the
blood when the kidneys are not functioning properly.
disease - correct answer An abnormal condition affecting the body or mind.
edema - correct answer Swelling caused by excess fluid trapped in the body's tissues.
embolus - correct answer A blood clot or other substance that travels through the bloodstream
and lodges in a vessel.
emesis - correct answer The medical term for vomiting.
emphysema - correct answer A lung condition that causes shortness of breath due to damage
to the alveoli.
endocrine gland - correct answer A gland that secretes hormones directly into the bloodstream.
exocrine gland - correct answer A gland that secretes substances through ducts to the outside
of the body.
flatus - correct answer Gas generated in the digestive tract that is expelled through the rectum.
fracture - correct answer A break in a bone.
gland - correct answer An organ that produces and releases substances such as hormones.
glaucoma - correct answer A group of eye conditions that damage the optic nerve, often
associated with increased eye pressure.
growth - correct answer The process of increasing in physical size.
hemiplegia - correct answer Paralysis of one side of the body.
hip pinning - correct answer A surgical procedure to stabilize a fractured hip.
HIV - correct answer Human Immunodeficiency Virus, the virus that causes AIDS.
AIDS - correct answer A disease caused by the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) that leads
to a progressive failure of the immune system.
aphasia - correct answer A condition that affects the ability to communicate, often resulting
from brain damage.
arthritis - correct answer An inflammation of the joints that causes pain and stiffness.
asthma - correct answer A chronic respiratory condition characterized by episodes of airway
constriction, leading to difficulty breathing.
autonomic nervous system - correct answer A part of the nervous system that controls
involuntary bodily functions.
benign - correct answer A term used to describe a condition, tumor, or growth that is not
cancerous.
body system - correct answer A group of organs that work together to perform complex
functions within the body.
bursitis - correct answer An inflammation of the bursa, a small fluid-filled sac that reduces
friction between tissues.
cancer - correct answer A disease characterized by uncontrolled cell growth and division.
cartilage - correct answer A flexible connective tissue found in various parts of the body,
including joints.
cataract - correct answer A clouding of the lens in the eye that affects vision.
cell - correct answer The basic structural and functional unit of all living organisms.
central nervous system - correct answer The part of the nervous system that includes the brain
and spinal cord.
cerebrovascular accident (CVA) - correct answer A medical term for a stroke, which occurs
when blood flow to the brain is interrupted.
chronic bronchitis - correct answer A long-term inflammation of the bronchi in the lungs,
leading to coughing and difficulty breathing.
colostomy - correct answer A surgical procedure that creates an opening from the colon to the
abdominal surface.
, complication - correct answer A secondary disease or condition that develops as a result of a
primary disease.
contracture - correct answer The permanent tightening of muscles and tendons that restricts
movement.
development - correct answer The process of growth and change in an individual over time.
diabetes mellitus - correct answer A group of diseases that affect how the body uses blood
sugar (glucose).
diabetic coma - correct answer A serious condition that occurs when blood sugar levels become
dangerously high or low.
dialysis - correct answer A medical procedure that removes waste and excess fluid from the
blood when the kidneys are not functioning properly.
disease - correct answer An abnormal condition affecting the body or mind.
edema - correct answer Swelling caused by excess fluid trapped in the body's tissues.
embolus - correct answer A blood clot or other substance that travels through the bloodstream
and lodges in a vessel.
emesis - correct answer The medical term for vomiting.
emphysema - correct answer A lung condition that causes shortness of breath due to damage
to the alveoli.
endocrine gland - correct answer A gland that secretes hormones directly into the bloodstream.
exocrine gland - correct answer A gland that secretes substances through ducts to the outside
of the body.
flatus - correct answer Gas generated in the digestive tract that is expelled through the rectum.
fracture - correct answer A break in a bone.
gland - correct answer An organ that produces and releases substances such as hormones.
glaucoma - correct answer A group of eye conditions that damage the optic nerve, often
associated with increased eye pressure.
growth - correct answer The process of increasing in physical size.
hemiplegia - correct answer Paralysis of one side of the body.
hip pinning - correct answer A surgical procedure to stabilize a fractured hip.
HIV - correct answer Human Immunodeficiency Virus, the virus that causes AIDS.
