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Hypocapnia- Excessive loss of CO2.
Respiratory alkalosis
What are some risk factors for depression in the elderly?
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Loss, new medical diagnosis, sleep disturbances, retirement, polypharmacy
What is a health risk appraisal?
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Identifies health risks related to occupation, lifestyle, culture, religion,
socioeconomic status, and age.
What temp is considered hypothermia?
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Core body temp below 95 F.
What is internal respiration?
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Exchange of O2 with the tissues.
What are neutropenic precautions?
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Protection for pt. with compromised immunity.
Strict hand washing
No visitors who are sick
No children/visitor restrictions
No raw food
No live plants/Gift restrictions
, What are normal respiration findings?
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Rate is 12-20 per minute, regular rhythm, effortless/eupnea, and deep.
How do you choose a blood pressure cuff size?
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The width of the bladder covers 2/3 the length of the upper arm.
The cuff is 40% of the arm circumference
The length of the bladder encircles about 80% of the arm.
Whats the difference between core and surface temps?
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Core temp is usually 1-2 degrees warmer than surface temp.
When to wash hands
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