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Terms in this set (248)
primary prevention (immunizations, nutrition);
3 levels of health
secondary prevention (screenings); tertiary
promotion/prevention
prevention (disease education)
1. Recognize clues (what matters most?)
2. Analyze cues (what does it mean?)
6 Functions of Clinical 3. Prioritize Hypothesis (where do I start?)
Judgement 4. Generate solutions (what can I do?)
5. Take action (what will I do?)
6. Evaluate outcomes (did it help)
,Abnormal findings §Males: > 102 cm (40 inches)
assessing Abdominal §Females: > 88 cm (35 inches)
Circumference
§Underweight: BMI of < 18.5
Abnormal findings
§Overweight BMI > 25 - 29.9
assessing BMI and
§Obese: BMI > 30 to 39
each index range
§Morbidly Obese: BMI > 40
Abnormal findings in Pupils do not converge or constrict
Convergence &
Accommodation
Abnormal findings in §Pulse rate increases by > 20 bpm
Orthostatic Blood §Systolic BP decreases by > 20 mm Hg
Pressure §Diastolic BP decreases by > 10 mm Hg
Acetaminophen Tylenol
adventitious breath Abnormal breath sounds such as wheezing,
sounds stridor, rhonchi, and crackles.
Ageusia loss of taste
Airborne precautions neg pressure room
PPE respirator N95 for TB
, Autoimmune disorder that causes the affected
hair follicles to be mistakenly attacked by a
alopecia areata person's own immune system; usually begins
with one or more small, round, smooth bald
patches on the scalp.
Always use bell to Murmurs
listen for
Always use the Auscultate rhythm
diaphragm to
test to assess central vision and to assist in the
Amsler grid
diagnosis of age-related macular degeneration
anergia lack of energy
swelling of the blood vessels (allergies, certain
Angioedema
syndromes)
Anhedonia inability to experience pleasure
anorexia decreased appetite
Anthropometry Measurement of the human body
a medication that is administered to prevent or
antiemetic
relieve nausea and vomiting
, antipyretic Medication used to reduce a fever
aphasia trouble understanding/speaking language
AP to transverse normal: 1:2
diameter barrel: 1:1
•Physical examination
Assessment of a
•Anthropometric measurements
client's nutritional
•Laboratory data
status is based on
•Food intake information
listening to sounds within the body with a
Auscultation
stethoscope
diagnostic examination of a piece of tissue
biopsy
from the living body
Turns white with pressure and then color
Blanchable
returns; peripheral vascular system able to refill
blowing, swooshing sound heard through a
bruit (auscultation of
stethoscope when an artery is partially
the throat)
occluded
Bulla Large blister containing watery fluid
CAGE-AID Screening Assess alcohol and drug use
Tool
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Terms in this set (248)
primary prevention (immunizations, nutrition);
3 levels of health
secondary prevention (screenings); tertiary
promotion/prevention
prevention (disease education)
1. Recognize clues (what matters most?)
2. Analyze cues (what does it mean?)
6 Functions of Clinical 3. Prioritize Hypothesis (where do I start?)
Judgement 4. Generate solutions (what can I do?)
5. Take action (what will I do?)
6. Evaluate outcomes (did it help)
,Abnormal findings §Males: > 102 cm (40 inches)
assessing Abdominal §Females: > 88 cm (35 inches)
Circumference
§Underweight: BMI of < 18.5
Abnormal findings
§Overweight BMI > 25 - 29.9
assessing BMI and
§Obese: BMI > 30 to 39
each index range
§Morbidly Obese: BMI > 40
Abnormal findings in Pupils do not converge or constrict
Convergence &
Accommodation
Abnormal findings in §Pulse rate increases by > 20 bpm
Orthostatic Blood §Systolic BP decreases by > 20 mm Hg
Pressure §Diastolic BP decreases by > 10 mm Hg
Acetaminophen Tylenol
adventitious breath Abnormal breath sounds such as wheezing,
sounds stridor, rhonchi, and crackles.
Ageusia loss of taste
Airborne precautions neg pressure room
PPE respirator N95 for TB
, Autoimmune disorder that causes the affected
hair follicles to be mistakenly attacked by a
alopecia areata person's own immune system; usually begins
with one or more small, round, smooth bald
patches on the scalp.
Always use bell to Murmurs
listen for
Always use the Auscultate rhythm
diaphragm to
test to assess central vision and to assist in the
Amsler grid
diagnosis of age-related macular degeneration
anergia lack of energy
swelling of the blood vessels (allergies, certain
Angioedema
syndromes)
Anhedonia inability to experience pleasure
anorexia decreased appetite
Anthropometry Measurement of the human body
a medication that is administered to prevent or
antiemetic
relieve nausea and vomiting
, antipyretic Medication used to reduce a fever
aphasia trouble understanding/speaking language
AP to transverse normal: 1:2
diameter barrel: 1:1
•Physical examination
Assessment of a
•Anthropometric measurements
client's nutritional
•Laboratory data
status is based on
•Food intake information
listening to sounds within the body with a
Auscultation
stethoscope
diagnostic examination of a piece of tissue
biopsy
from the living body
Turns white with pressure and then color
Blanchable
returns; peripheral vascular system able to refill
blowing, swooshing sound heard through a
bruit (auscultation of
stethoscope when an artery is partially
the throat)
occluded
Bulla Large blister containing watery fluid
CAGE-AID Screening Assess alcohol and drug use
Tool
