It's all in the blood
Normal value for WBC count
What is 5,000 to 10,000
A condition where the arteries become narrowed and hardened due to buildup of plaque
What is atherosclerosis?
A position described as lying on the back
What is supine?
A score of less than or equal to 6 on this scale indicates a coma
What is the Glasgow Coma Scale?
The number one way to stop the spread of infection
What is hand hygiene?
The electrolyte that is the primary regulator of fluid volume
What is sodium?
Abnormal presence of blood in urine
What is hematuria?
A position described where the entire bed frame is tilted with the head down
What is trendelenburg?
The characteristics of this stage pressure ulcer are Non blanchable, redness, and intact skin
What is a stage 1 pressure ulcer?
General term for PPE used when caring for all patients whenever there is a possibility of coming into contact with blood or body fluids
What are standard precautions?
Main function of platelets
This type of pain may not result in a change of vital signs or display of any outward behaviors
What is chronic pain?
A position described as lying flat on the abdomen with the head turned to one side
What is prone?
Factual information that professionals gather through observation or measurement
What is objective data?
Use personal protective equipment (PPE) appropriately, including a fit-tested NIOSH-approved N95 or higher level respirator for healthcare personnel.
What are airborne precautions?
Blood clot in a deep vein, usually in the legs
What is a DVT?
What is angina?
Also known as the sitting position; bed angle between 45 and 60 degrees
What is Fowler's position?
Involves assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, and evaluation
What is the nursing process?
Use personal protective equipment (PPE) appropriately. Don mask upon entry into the patient room or patient space.
What are droplet precautions?
What is peripheral vascular disease (PVD)?
This systemic disease is associated with urate crystal deposits in the joints and other body tissues
What is gout?
Position where entire bedframe is tilted with head up
What is Reverse Trendelenburg?
Smallest blood vessels in the body
What are capillaries?
PPE defined by the CDC required before entering a contact precaution designated room is always gloves and a gown. Mask and eye protection are additionally required if contact with bodily secretions is possible
What are contact precuations?