Terms in this set (170)
extreme heat, chemicals, radiation, electricity, hot liquids, and strong
The causes of burns include: chemicals
cleansing the blood of waste products, regulating the normal balance of
The urinary system is responsible water and electrolytes, and storing and excreting urine.
for...
When should you medicate a client 15 mins prior
before ambulating
What type of burn involves damage second degree/deep partial thickness/superficial partial thickness
to the dermis?
Superficial layers of tissues are pulled and stretched. Rubbing and
What is shearing? friction causes skin to move one way and bone to stay.
1-1.5ml
Kidney's manufacture how much
urine in 24 hours
1,000-1,800ml
What is the capacity of the bladder?
Small tube about 25cm long; is carried urine from the renal pelvis to the
Ureter anatomy bladder
, fracture
Imaging procedures confirm and
determine the severity of a...
the edges of the plaster cast tend to crumble, with bits of plaster
dropping inside the cast causing the patient discomfort and skin
Plaster cast care irritation. This can be prevented by covering the rims of the cast with
stockinette or applying tape in a "petal" fashion
hold the limb with the palm of your hand while the cast is damp. use the
palms of your hands on the flat surface of the extended fingers when
touching the plaster cast because fingertips can sink into the damp
Plaster cast teaching plaster cast and make impressions through the cast that rub against the
skin causing pressure sores
false
The causes for most auto immune
disease are known
third degree/full thickness
What type of burn results in
complete skin loss, including the
underlying fat layer?
protein, water, vitamin C and zinc
What is the diet for a patient with
burns?
, rule of nine
What is used to estimate the amount
of the body that is burned?
What does ABC stand for? airway, breathing, circulation
mask, gown, and gloves
What is the proper PPE to use for
MRSA?
sprain
The tearing of ligaments that occurs
at a joint is called...
30-60
The semi-Fowler's position is what
degree
set a schedule for vital signs, I&O measurement, directions for
Post-op client
repositioning, coughing and deep-breathing
teaching/interventions
What is the prone position? lying face down
ABC
What do we use to prioritize care?
patient puts butt in the air while on their knees and head between the
What is the knee-chest position? arms. (like childs pose)
What is the side-lying or lateral lay on the side to relive bony prominences
position?
extreme heat, chemicals, radiation, electricity, hot liquids, and strong
The causes of burns include: chemicals
cleansing the blood of waste products, regulating the normal balance of
The urinary system is responsible water and electrolytes, and storing and excreting urine.
for...
When should you medicate a client 15 mins prior
before ambulating
What type of burn involves damage second degree/deep partial thickness/superficial partial thickness
to the dermis?
Superficial layers of tissues are pulled and stretched. Rubbing and
What is shearing? friction causes skin to move one way and bone to stay.
1-1.5ml
Kidney's manufacture how much
urine in 24 hours
1,000-1,800ml
What is the capacity of the bladder?
Small tube about 25cm long; is carried urine from the renal pelvis to the
Ureter anatomy bladder
, fracture
Imaging procedures confirm and
determine the severity of a...
the edges of the plaster cast tend to crumble, with bits of plaster
dropping inside the cast causing the patient discomfort and skin
Plaster cast care irritation. This can be prevented by covering the rims of the cast with
stockinette or applying tape in a "petal" fashion
hold the limb with the palm of your hand while the cast is damp. use the
palms of your hands on the flat surface of the extended fingers when
touching the plaster cast because fingertips can sink into the damp
Plaster cast teaching plaster cast and make impressions through the cast that rub against the
skin causing pressure sores
false
The causes for most auto immune
disease are known
third degree/full thickness
What type of burn results in
complete skin loss, including the
underlying fat layer?
protein, water, vitamin C and zinc
What is the diet for a patient with
burns?
, rule of nine
What is used to estimate the amount
of the body that is burned?
What does ABC stand for? airway, breathing, circulation
mask, gown, and gloves
What is the proper PPE to use for
MRSA?
sprain
The tearing of ligaments that occurs
at a joint is called...
30-60
The semi-Fowler's position is what
degree
set a schedule for vital signs, I&O measurement, directions for
Post-op client
repositioning, coughing and deep-breathing
teaching/interventions
What is the prone position? lying face down
ABC
What do we use to prioritize care?
patient puts butt in the air while on their knees and head between the
What is the knee-chest position? arms. (like childs pose)
What is the side-lying or lateral lay on the side to relive bony prominences
position?
