what are risk factors associated with pressure ulcers?
malnutrition, age, sensory issues, moisture
what is the name for an infection found in the dermal layer and subcutaneous
tissue
cellulitis
what is the name for a tumor that usually begins as a nodule and can rapidly form
an ulcer
squamous cell carcinoma
when repositioning a patient, why should you try to lift the patient and not slide
them?
shearing
which type of diet should a teenager with acne follow
well-balanced
when administering the flu vaccine, this type of immunity is known as
active artificial immunity
what line of defense is your skin considered
first
when you begin your shift, how long should you wash your hands?
20-30 seconds
what is a "butterfly" rash?
systemic lupus erythmatosis
what is it when the body produces an immune response against its own cells?
autoimmune
what should be reinforced with someone diagnosed with SLE
daily skin inspection
which dietary teaching should you reinforce for a newly diagnosed person with
HIV+
avoid excessively hot food
which instructions should a nurse reinforce to a client with a lens implant after a
cataract extraction?
avoid straining during a BM
name the structures and organs that urine pass through
kidney, ureter, bladder, urethra, meatus
according to Maslow's Hierarchy, where does rest and sleep fit in?
phsiological
after surgery, a pt may develop a reduction in peristaltic movement. this results in
what?
constipation
a client with chronic pain states to the nurse, "this pain interferes with my life, I
cant do anything I used to anymore!"
"can you tell me more about what you are unable to do due to your pain?"
the provider order 0.25 mg of a medication to be administered po. the medication
is available in 125 mcg scored
2 tablets