NU110 Fundamental concepts and skills for nursing
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4 Systolic
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Terms in this set (173)
Hypothalamus Thermal regulatory center of brain
Diastolic Arterial pressure between heartbeats
Brachial Major vessel in the arm BP is usually auscultated at
Dyspnea difficult or labored breathing
Hypotension Hemorrhage, hypovolemia, can lead to this type of pressure
, a substance, typically produced by a bacterium, that produces fever when
Pyrogen
introduced or released into the blood.
Hypertension abnormally high blood pressure. If left untreated causes damage to organs
Thready Describes weak pulse that may disappear with pressure.
Systolic Pressure during cardiac contraction exerted on the arterial wall.
Axillary Check temperature if oral or tympanic is not possible.
Apical Pulse determined at L5 intercostal midclavicular line.
Gown, mask, goggles, gloves Order of donning PPE
DM type 1 is an example of what illness Chronic or primary illness
Primary illness One that develops without being caused by another health problem
resistance stage Stress related diseases such as IBS and eczema related to this stage of GAS
Transitioning Self-medication, denial of illness, vague symptoms are signs of this stage of illness.
Primary prevention Exercising is an example of this type of prevention
Morning Older people have lower temperatures as this time of day
Conscious awareness of a UAP counting these can create and inaccurate
Respiratory Rate (RR)
value of these.
Apex Area of the heart where the apical pulse is heard.
A bounding pulse is documented as 3+
Pressure pulse Systolic BP - Diastolic BP
Gloves, goggles, gown, mask Order of Doffing PPE
Susceptible Decreased WBC can lead to this type of host
Negative pressure room Room required for effective IC for air borne diseases/infections.
A person in restraints needs circulation 15-20 minutes
checked how often
Patient in restraints should be Every 2 hours
released and offered fluids how
often.
Tympanic The most accurate way to access a patient's core temperature is to use this method.
1 cup = ___ oz 8 oz, 240 mL
1 fluid ounce 30 mL
Braden Scale A tool for predicting pressure ulcer risk
High Fowler's Position A semi-sitting position; the head of the bed is raised 60 to 90 degrees
When providing oral care to an Gag reflux
unconscious patient, it is important to
assess this reflux
Stress Manifestations Dilated pupils, increased respiratory rate, tachycardia, sweating.
atrophy Decrease in muscle mass, flexibility and strength.
plantar flexion Top of foot points away from the leg.
Shearing Force that causes a downward and forward pressure of the tissues under the skin.
Pivot Change of direction using feet that prevents twisting.
Questions & Answers New Updated Solution
Practice questions for this set
2
4 Systolic
Don't know?
Terms in this set (173)
Hypothalamus Thermal regulatory center of brain
Diastolic Arterial pressure between heartbeats
Brachial Major vessel in the arm BP is usually auscultated at
Dyspnea difficult or labored breathing
Hypotension Hemorrhage, hypovolemia, can lead to this type of pressure
, a substance, typically produced by a bacterium, that produces fever when
Pyrogen
introduced or released into the blood.
Hypertension abnormally high blood pressure. If left untreated causes damage to organs
Thready Describes weak pulse that may disappear with pressure.
Systolic Pressure during cardiac contraction exerted on the arterial wall.
Axillary Check temperature if oral or tympanic is not possible.
Apical Pulse determined at L5 intercostal midclavicular line.
Gown, mask, goggles, gloves Order of donning PPE
DM type 1 is an example of what illness Chronic or primary illness
Primary illness One that develops without being caused by another health problem
resistance stage Stress related diseases such as IBS and eczema related to this stage of GAS
Transitioning Self-medication, denial of illness, vague symptoms are signs of this stage of illness.
Primary prevention Exercising is an example of this type of prevention
Morning Older people have lower temperatures as this time of day
Conscious awareness of a UAP counting these can create and inaccurate
Respiratory Rate (RR)
value of these.
Apex Area of the heart where the apical pulse is heard.
A bounding pulse is documented as 3+
Pressure pulse Systolic BP - Diastolic BP
Gloves, goggles, gown, mask Order of Doffing PPE
Susceptible Decreased WBC can lead to this type of host
Negative pressure room Room required for effective IC for air borne diseases/infections.
A person in restraints needs circulation 15-20 minutes
checked how often
Patient in restraints should be Every 2 hours
released and offered fluids how
often.
Tympanic The most accurate way to access a patient's core temperature is to use this method.
1 cup = ___ oz 8 oz, 240 mL
1 fluid ounce 30 mL
Braden Scale A tool for predicting pressure ulcer risk
High Fowler's Position A semi-sitting position; the head of the bed is raised 60 to 90 degrees
When providing oral care to an Gag reflux
unconscious patient, it is important to
assess this reflux
Stress Manifestations Dilated pupils, increased respiratory rate, tachycardia, sweating.
atrophy Decrease in muscle mass, flexibility and strength.
plantar flexion Top of foot points away from the leg.
Shearing Force that causes a downward and forward pressure of the tissues under the skin.
Pivot Change of direction using feet that prevents twisting.
