Acute care
SWs duty regarding a physical exam, name min. 2
prepare the room, position and drape the client
collect linens for room
measure vitals, height and weight
The client's permission before care is known as _____.
Consent
Sudden facial droop + arm weakness + speech difficulty
Stroke
the unexpected harmful effect of a medication is called this
Adverse reaction
Hematuria- what is it
Blood in the urine
A significant worsening of a client's condition is called this.
Deterioration
Covering the client during an examination is called _____.
Draping
Severe allergic reaction + airway swelling
anaphylaxis
A medication error that reaches the client but causes no harm is called a _____.
Incident
Lack of urine production- what is the medical term
anuria
the official entry of a client into a health care facility, where the client may be staying for a period of time
Admission
A position commonly used for pelvic examinations.
Lithotomy
Client suddenly collapses after standing and briefly loses consciousness.
Syncope
A medication used to relieve pain is an _____.
Analgesic
Dysphagia- what does it mean
Difficulty swallowing
Sudden confusion in an older adult can be a sign of this acute condition
Delirium
Equipment used to examine the eye.
ophthalmoscope
A client develops sudden shortness of breath, sharp chest pain, tachycardia, and anxiety several days after surgery. What complication should you suspect
pulmonary Embolism
A diabetic client is shaky, sweaty, confused, and weak. What condition should you suspect?
Hypoglycemia
what does this abbreviation stand for: TID
Three times a day
when taking vital signs post surgery for a client, how often do you do vital signs for ? (4 points needed)
every 15 minutes for the first hour, every 30 minutes for 2 hours, every hour for 4 hours and then every 4 hours
A client is lying supine with their feet elevated above their head. What position is this?
Trendelenburg
You enter a client's room and find them pale, sweaty, confused, and extremely weak. They complain of chest pressure and difficulty breathing. Their condition has deteriorated rapidly.
Shock
medication that reduces blood clotting is an _____.
Anticoagulant
Diaphoresis
Excessive sweating