Brainarium

I&O - intake and output U/A - urinalysis IM - Intramuscular OU - Each eye OS - Left eye OD - Right eye TID - Three times a day WNL - Within normal limits BRP - bathroom privileges OOB - out of bed ROM - Range of motion NPO - nothing by mouthPO - by mouth, orally PRN - as needed HOB - head of bed ORIF - open reduction internal fixation AC - before meals (adrenal cortex, air conduction, alternating current, axiocervical HS - at bedtime SQ - Subcutaneous

What information is needed in order to prepare the SCF? - comparative balance sheet, the current income statement, and the selected transaction data What is the purpose of the SCF? - to provide relevant information about the cash receipts and cash payments of an enterprise during a period Why is the SCF useful? - it provides answers to the following important questions What questions does the SCF provide answers to? - 1. Where did cash come from during the period? 2. What was cash used fo...

Cell Shapes - 1) Squamous 2) Cuboidal 3) Columnar 4) Transitional atoms - the smalles units of matter (made of subatomic particles- * protons (+) * neutrons (neutral) * electrons (-) physiology - study of functions of anatomical structures cytology - study of cells &their functions histology - study of tissues & their structures microscopic anatomy - examines cells & molecules Six levels of body organization - 1. chemical. 2. cellular. 3. tissues. 4. organs. 5. organ systems. 6. organ...

Non-stress test (NST) - -ultra sound record movement, doppler measures fetal HR, assess fetal well being -2 or more acceleration with 15bpm lasting 15 seconds for 20 min with return to baseline -done after 28 wks Trichomoniasis - asymptomatic s/s in women-green & smelly vaginal discharge, vulvar itch s/s in men-inflammation of epididymis, prostate, urethra no etoh with meds barrier methods of birth control - condoms, diaphragm, cervical cap, vaginal sponge emergency contraception - plan...

You (charge nurse) are auditing units nursing care plans. The goal/outcome states, "patient may be able to finally get out of bed and do some walking." What is wrong? - Must be SMART pt with dementia hasnt touched bedside water, and he only has 100ml of dark, amber colored urine in foley bag since beginning of your shift. what do you need to do? - dementia pt may forget to drink if they forget or dont recognize thirst. may need encouragement to drink or iv fluids You overhear a nurse aski...

Atorvastatin (Lipitor) action - inhibits HMG-CoA reductase, lowering LDL in blood use for atorvastatin - antihyperlipidemic used reduce risk of MI and stroke; prevent cardiovascular disease in at risk patients (smokers, HTN, DM, family heart disease hx) contraindications for atorvastatin - liver disease; allergy; persistent elevations of AST/ALT nursing considerations for atorvastatin - give with food to avoid GI irritation avoid in pregnancy/lactation avoid grapefruit juice Atorvastatin ...

Exocytosis - Occurs when contents of a cell vacuole are released to the exterior through fusion of the vacuole membrane with the cell membrane. Neurons - nerve cell, transmit information throughout the body Neuroglia - supportive cell for neurons Axon - primary transmission lines of the nervous system Dendrites - receive information from other neural call to the cell body of the neuron Pelvic Cavity - space with in the walls of the pelvis Meninges - protect the central nervous system Ret...

Bound hormones are considered to be apart of: - the hormone reserve __________ __________ travel in the blood stream attached to a carrier protein - bound hormones __________ cells create glucagon in response to _______ blood sugar levels - alpha, low ___________ cells create somatostatin - delta a bound hormone can't work on a target cell because..... - the protein increases the size making it too big to cross the capillary wall towards the target cell a calorigenic effect results in - ...

What is the goal of medical treatment in RA - decrease joint pain and swelling, achieve clinical remission, decrease liklihood of joint deformity and minimize disability When do we typically see an onset of rheumatic diseases? - between the 3rd and 6th generation they can be acute, sudden or insidious (no known cause) Do rheumatic diseases affect males or females more? - women are 2 - 9x more commonly affected by rheumatic diseases than men Remission vs. Exacerbation - remission: a period ...

amphipathic molecules - containing hydrophobic and hydrophilic regions. Detergents and phospholipids Levels of complexity - biosphere, ecosystems, communities, populations, organisms, organ systems, tissues, cells, organelles, molecules taxonomic organization - Domain, Kingdom, Phylum, Class, Order, Family, Genes, Species Genomics - the study of whole genomes or total genetic/DNA make up Proteomics - the study of sets of proteins and their properties Hypothesis - Tentative answer to a wel...

secondary trauma stress - A response to witnessing or hearing about another's traumatic experience in which the person develops some of the same symptoms as the victim. Spiritual factors - how a person lives his or her life, including the values and beliefs exercised, the relationships established with family and friends, and the ability to find hope and meaning in life Ex: Jehovah Witness DO NOT RECEIVE BLOOD TRANSFUSIONS Achieve health equity (absence or avoidable unfair or remediable di...

Preterm rupture of Membranes (PROM) - rupture of membranes after 37th wk gestation but before onset of labor Preterm Premature Rupture of Membranes (PPROM) - rupture of membranes before the 37th wk gestation (worse outcomes) possible causes of PPROM - infection (UTI) amniocentesis placental abruption hydramnios maternal smoking multiple gestation assessment of rupture of membranes - time (must delivery baby w/in 24hrs) amount odor color (cloudy=infection, green=fetal distress) sign...

Metformin Biguanide Adverse Effects - lactic acidosis; most are minor & GI related: N/V/D, abdominal pain, metallic taste, headache. Monitor fasting & postprandial glucose, HbA1c, Hepatic & renal failure Black Box: has been associated w/potentially fatal lactic acidosis Regular insulin (Humulin R, Novolin R) Uses - Short acting, Clear solution, given 15 min before a meal, Parenteral drug for DM; Also emergency management of ketoacidosis Regular insulin (Humulin R, Novolin R) Adverse Effects...

Treatment of OD (ASA) - activated charcoal, gastric lavage, laxative, or drug therapy for OD why is acetaminophen not good at treating arthritis? - It has no anti-inflammatory properties, so it is not useful in treating arthritis or tissue pain/swelling following injury Opioid dependence - Potential to cause physical & psychologic dependence Patient-controlled analgesia (PCA) Combinations with nonnarcotic analgesics Roles of the nurse for opioid therapy - 1. Monitor Patient's condition & ...

Malignant hyperthermia - A hereditary autosomal dominant condition of uncontrolled heat production that occurs when susceptible people receive certain anesthetic drugs. An uncontrolled increase in skeletal muscle oxidative metabolism, Ca++ goes up, can overwhelm the body's capacity to supply O2, remove carbon dioxide-hypercapnia & regulate body temp. 70% mortality rate, by the time you see a rise in temp it's too late. Main offenders: inhalation anesthetics and succinylcholine. bariatric ...

In the lower respiratory system the lamina propria (areolar layer) contains __________ __________ (such as in the _____________) - smooth muscle, bronchioles Functions of the respiratory system: provide an extensive ______________ _______ for __________ exchange between air and blood - surface area, gas Functions of the respiratory system: moves ____ to and from exchange surfaces in the ________. - air, lungs Functions of the respiratory system: protect ______________ ______________ - resp...

Pharmacology for TB - Isoniazid (INH), Rifampin (RIF) turn body fluids red/orange, tears, urine, etc. Ethambutol (EMB), Pyrazinamide (PZA), Rifapentine (RPT). Multi-drug for 8 wks., then still continue to take meds 4-7 months Hepatitis B Vaccine - Is highly effective vaccine that provides active immunity for 99-100% of patients. Prepared using yeast. (do not give if allergic to yeast). All infants at birth 3 doses are given 1st dose (IM vastus, 1 month & 6 months. Recommended: All children ...

In general, which hormones would be the longest acting? (to answer this, know how binding proteins affect length of effectiveness and which hormones would be bound) - Steroid, lipid derivatives, they have carrier protein. This form of intercellular communication uses chemical messengers to transfer information from cell to cell within a single tissue (through extracellular fluid). - Paracrine This form of intercellular communication is used by cardiac muscle cells to coordinate muscle cont...

True or False: Scanning electron microscope allows you to see the biconcave disk shape in a 3D dimension. - True Whats the advantage of having a bi concave cell for RBC's? - If we were to shove large shaped erythrocytes would end up in blocking of vessels. So it's better to have them bi concaved and STACKED. Bi-concave disk gives flexibility. They move in stacks in order to allow stopping of clotting. What type of cells stem from a pluripotent stem cell? - Myeloid and Lymphoid stem cells ...

Which of the following is/are true regarding lymphoma - 3 answers are correct Which immune system components work by neutralization, complement fixation, and agglutination? - Antibodies Which duct collects lymph from the right side of the body superior to the diaphragm? - Right lymphatic duct What type of cells produce and secrete Antibodies - Plasma cells Which of the following is/are true concerning Helper T-cells - Two answers are correct During lymphopoiesis, which cells are made and ...