Patient Assessment
The term for bluish coloration of the nail beds and lips
Cyanosis
Range for normal pulse
60-100 bpm
The part of an EKG where the contraction of the atria is seen
P wave
Two examples of nonverbal communication
Eye contact, touching, appearance
The two tests that are used to evaluate kidney function prior to the administration of contrast
BUN and Creatinine
The most accurate place to take a patient's pulse
Apical
Normal range for respirations
12-20 breaths per minute
This group of people prefers to avoid direct eye contact because to them it shows disrespect
Native American
An abnormal neurologic condition in which the language function is defective or absent
aphasia
Common bloodwork performed with a physical. This number gives information on the types and number of cells in blood
CBC
Complete Blood Count
A form of COPD that prevents patients from exhaling effectively
Emphysema
Normal body temp 98.6 degrees Fahrenheit
Fever: Starts at 100.4 orally
When this happens, the heart quivers and loses its ability to contract
Ventricular Fibrillation or V-Fib
This type of communication helps patients understand through both verbal and nonverbal communication
therapeutic communication
This test is a most specfic indication of kidney function. Normal range is below 1.5mg/dl
Creatinine
The secretion of sweat associated with an elevated body temperature, physical exertion, exposure to heat, etc.
diaphoresis
aka diaphoretic
This device is used to measure pulse rate and blood oxygen levels. Also state the normal range.
pulse oximeter
95%-100%
In this culture, the husband will make decisions, and loud or aggressive behavior is seen as having poor manners
Asian
Children in this age range demonstrate increased independence, are conversational and can cooperate but fear losing control. They need the opportunity to make valid choices
Preschooler (3-5 years)
When this number is low, it can indicate kidney disease. This number can decline with age. On a normal adult, doctors like to see the range of this number above 60 mg/dl
GFR
Glomerular Filtration Rate
State the four levels of consciousness
Alert and conscious
Drowsy but responsive
Unconscious but reactive to painful stimuli
Comatose
The medical term for a blood pressure cuff and guage
Sphygmomanometer
Normal range for systolic and diastolic ranges for blood pressure
Systolic: 95-119
Diastolic: 60-79
The five stages of grief
Denial, Anger, Bargaining, Depression, Acceptance
Abnormally high levels (above 20 mg/dl) of this, are seen with patients who may have cases of dehydration, acute myocardial infarction, CHF, and excessive protein intake
BUN
Blood Urea Nitrogen