VITAL SIGNS
Four main vital signs measured in patients
What is pulse, respiration, blood pressure, and temp?
Body mechanics
How to apply centre of gravity and base of support to safely transport patients
Mouth care for ill patients is important
What is avoiding dental issues, preventing infections and tongue sores
Organ that forms urine
What are the kidneys?
Falsely elevated BP reading
What is a very tight blood pressure cuff
Normal pulse range for an adult
What is 60-80 bpm?
Passive and active ranges of motion
What is nurse-assisted movements and client self-exercises
Unresponsive patients receive oral care
Average urine daily output
What is 0.5 L to 2.4 L
Use assistants, non-slip socks, and a transfer belt
What is helping patients walk
This type of fever alternates between high and normal temperature
What is relapsing fever?
Belt around the waist for unstable patients
What is a transfer belt
What is alcohol
Condition caused by too much fluid in body tissues
Secretions produced by the lacrimal gland to prevent foreign objects and dryness
What are tears?
This device is used to detect peripheral pulses using conductive gel
What is a doppler?
Common after a stroke/cerebrovascular incident, pivot client on strong side
What is hemiplegia
What is protecting the first barrier and preventing infections
What is dry, hard, putty-like stool?
Dehydration affects urine specific gravity
What is increased concentration due to less solvent
The difference between systolic and diastolic blood pressure
What is the maximum blood pressure during contraction of the ventricles; and the minimum pressure recorded just prior to the next contraction
Lying on back with feet in stirrups
What is dorsal lithotomy
Skin infestations
What is pediculosis and scabies
Two types of enemas (define as well)
What is carminative, oil retention, medicated, anethelmintic, harris flush, or emollient
Patient has tachypnea and tachycardia, as well as dizziness and increased temperature
What is hyperthermia