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Blood glucose level - ANSWER Normal range is 70-100 mg/dl.
Jitteriness - ANSWER Common sign of hypoglycemia in newborns.
Hip arthroplasty - ANSWER Surgical procedure to replace hip joint.
Abducted position - ANSWER Hips positioned away from midline post-surgery.
Subtotal thyroidectomy - ANSWER Partial removal of the thyroid gland.
Calcium gluconate - ANSWER Administered to prevent hypocalcemia post-thyroidectomy.
Medication half-life - ANSWER Time taken for drug concentration to halve.
Adverse effects - ANSWER Unintended harmful reactions to medications.
Client advocacy - ANSWER Supporting clients' rights and informed choices.
Informed consent - ANSWER Client's agreement after understanding procedure details.
Gastrostomy tube feedings - ANSWER Nutritional support via tube inserted in stomach.
, Feeding administration time - ANSWER Recommended duration is 30 minutes for safety.
Supine position - ANSWER Lying flat on back, often post-feeding.
Digoxin - ANSWER Medication used to treat heart conditions.
Apical pulse - ANSWER Heart rate measured at the apex of the heart.
Sickle-cell anemia - ANSWER Genetic disorder affecting red blood cell shape.
Acute chest syndrome - ANSWER Serious complication in sickle-cell anemia patients.
Substernal retractions - ANSWER Indicates respiratory distress, requires immediate
attention.
Temperature 37.9 C - ANSWER Slight fever, may indicate infection.
Potassium level - ANSWER Normal range is 3.5-5.0 mEq/L.
Constipation - ANSWER Infrequent bowel movements, can indicate medication side effect.
Feeding bag change - ANSWER Recommended every 3 days for hygiene.
Gastric Lavage - ANSWER Procedure to cleanse stomach contents.
, NG Tube - ANSWER Nasogastric tube for feeding or medication.
Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) - ANSWER Progressive neurodegenerative disease
affecting motor neurons.
Speech-Language Pathologist - ANSWER Professional aiding communication and swallowing
disorders.
Rheumatoid Arthritis - ANSWER Autoimmune disorder causing joint inflammation.
Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate - ANSWER Blood test measuring inflammation level.
Petechiae - ANSWER Small red or purple spots from bleeding.
Platelet Count - ANSWER Test measuring number of platelets in blood.
Life-Sustaining Measures - ANSWER Medical procedures to prolong life.
Ethics Committee - ANSWER Group addressing ethical issues in healthcare.
Contact Precautions - ANSWER Infection control practices to prevent transmission.
Cardiac Rehabilitation - ANSWER Program to improve heart health post-infarction.
Combination Oral Contraceptives - ANSWER Hormonal pills preventing pregnancy.
, Thrombophlebitis - ANSWER Inflammation of a vein with clot formation.
Living Will - ANSWER Document stating medical treatment preferences.
Troponin Level - ANSWER Test indicating heart muscle damage.
Advance Directives - ANSWER Legal documents outlining healthcare preferences.
Comatose Patient - ANSWER Unresponsive state with no awareness.
Negative Pressure Room - ANSWER Room designed to contain airborne pathogens.
Glasses Care - ANSWER Proper maintenance for vision correction devices.
Incident Report - ANSWER Document detailing an unusual healthcare event.
Psychologist - ANSWER Mental health professional providing therapy.
Social Worker - ANSWER Professional assisting with social services and support.
Conference Request - ANSWER Initiate a meeting with the client's family.
Cast Care Priority - ANSWER Palpate pulse distal to the cast first.
Vision Loss Care - ANSWER Keep room objects in consistent locations.