Exam 4 Review NSG 3160 Health
Assessment
1st line remedy for osteoporosis - ANS-Bisphosphonates
Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm - ANS-Splits 2cm underneath umbilicus. Occurs between xyphoid
procedure and umbilicus. *Bruit is heard*
Abduction - ANS-Moving a limb far from the midline of the body
Absent bowel sounds - ANS-obstruction, acute contamination, ruptured appendix, and straight
away after surgical operation (anesthesia)
Acute belly pain - ANS-Requires urgent prognosis as it is able to be: appendicitis, cholecystitis,
SBO, or perforated organ.
Adduction - ANS-Moving limb towards the midline of the body
Advanced ADL take a look at - ANS-Used to assess sports executed as a member of society
Example: recreational sports
Aging Women - Menopause - ANS-AGE 48-51
Uterus and ovaries will atrophy in length
Rapid decrease in hormones
Decrease vaginal secretions
Amber coloured urine - ANS-Dehydration
Laxatives
B complicated vitamins
Aneurysm - ANS-defect or sac formed by means of dilation in artery wall because of
atherosclerosis trauma or congenital
Ankylosing Spondylitis - ANS-Chronic inflamed vertebrae that may result in bony fusion of
vertebral joints
Ankylosis - ANS-Immobility due to fusion of bones. Stiffness with fixation. Wrist in intense flexion
due to RA
, Anorexia - ANS-lack of appetite for meals; a side impact to a few medicinal drugs, with
pregnancy or with mental health problems
Aorta - ANS-Bifurcates into 2 branches approx., 2cm below umbilicus
Apocrine glands - ANS-Sweat glands
Articular ailment - ANS-swelling/tenderness inside the joint capsule (e.G. Arthritis). Limits ROM
Ascites - ANS-Abnormal accumulation of protein-containing serous fluid within the peritoneal
cavity, related to HF, Cirrhosis of the liver, cancer, portal HTN
Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia - ANS-NOT cancerous however can also need to be surgically
removed if it influences the capability to urinate. Can cause obstructed urine move and hazard
for UTI
Benign Prostatic Hypertrophy - ANS-growth of the prostate, NOT cancerous
Bifurcate - ANS-split into two
Black tarry stool - ANS-Occult blood from GI bleeding; iron dietary supplements
Blue urine - ANS-Asparagus
Dye after prostate surgery
Blumberg Sign - ANS-Rebound tenderness, occurring in the proper decrease quadrant while
pressure is implemented to the left lower quadrant. Pain occurs whilst lifting up speedy. May
suggest appendicitis!
Bone Mineral Density - ANS-Testing begins on the age of fifty
- Peak bone mass- 20s in Caucasians- Women attain top in advance than men
- Higher Values (stronger bones)- Lower fracture threat
- Afro-Caribbean women have a better BMD than African- American ladies
- Higher weight-bearing interest and extra solar exposure
Bony bumps at backside of humerus are referred to as what? - ANS-Epicondyles
Borborygmi - ANS-Loud, gurgling bowel sounds signaling, improved motility or hyperperistalsis,
happens with bowel obstruction, diarrhea, gastritis
Bruit - ANS-Blowing, swooshing sounds, turbulent blood thru in a partially occluded artery
Assessment
1st line remedy for osteoporosis - ANS-Bisphosphonates
Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm - ANS-Splits 2cm underneath umbilicus. Occurs between xyphoid
procedure and umbilicus. *Bruit is heard*
Abduction - ANS-Moving a limb far from the midline of the body
Absent bowel sounds - ANS-obstruction, acute contamination, ruptured appendix, and straight
away after surgical operation (anesthesia)
Acute belly pain - ANS-Requires urgent prognosis as it is able to be: appendicitis, cholecystitis,
SBO, or perforated organ.
Adduction - ANS-Moving limb towards the midline of the body
Advanced ADL take a look at - ANS-Used to assess sports executed as a member of society
Example: recreational sports
Aging Women - Menopause - ANS-AGE 48-51
Uterus and ovaries will atrophy in length
Rapid decrease in hormones
Decrease vaginal secretions
Amber coloured urine - ANS-Dehydration
Laxatives
B complicated vitamins
Aneurysm - ANS-defect or sac formed by means of dilation in artery wall because of
atherosclerosis trauma or congenital
Ankylosing Spondylitis - ANS-Chronic inflamed vertebrae that may result in bony fusion of
vertebral joints
Ankylosis - ANS-Immobility due to fusion of bones. Stiffness with fixation. Wrist in intense flexion
due to RA
, Anorexia - ANS-lack of appetite for meals; a side impact to a few medicinal drugs, with
pregnancy or with mental health problems
Aorta - ANS-Bifurcates into 2 branches approx., 2cm below umbilicus
Apocrine glands - ANS-Sweat glands
Articular ailment - ANS-swelling/tenderness inside the joint capsule (e.G. Arthritis). Limits ROM
Ascites - ANS-Abnormal accumulation of protein-containing serous fluid within the peritoneal
cavity, related to HF, Cirrhosis of the liver, cancer, portal HTN
Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia - ANS-NOT cancerous however can also need to be surgically
removed if it influences the capability to urinate. Can cause obstructed urine move and hazard
for UTI
Benign Prostatic Hypertrophy - ANS-growth of the prostate, NOT cancerous
Bifurcate - ANS-split into two
Black tarry stool - ANS-Occult blood from GI bleeding; iron dietary supplements
Blue urine - ANS-Asparagus
Dye after prostate surgery
Blumberg Sign - ANS-Rebound tenderness, occurring in the proper decrease quadrant while
pressure is implemented to the left lower quadrant. Pain occurs whilst lifting up speedy. May
suggest appendicitis!
Bone Mineral Density - ANS-Testing begins on the age of fifty
- Peak bone mass- 20s in Caucasians- Women attain top in advance than men
- Higher Values (stronger bones)- Lower fracture threat
- Afro-Caribbean women have a better BMD than African- American ladies
- Higher weight-bearing interest and extra solar exposure
Bony bumps at backside of humerus are referred to as what? - ANS-Epicondyles
Borborygmi - ANS-Loud, gurgling bowel sounds signaling, improved motility or hyperperistalsis,
happens with bowel obstruction, diarrhea, gastritis
Bruit - ANS-Blowing, swooshing sounds, turbulent blood thru in a partially occluded artery
