Lower Respiratory Disorders
Atelectasis
What is incomplete expansion or collapse of alveoli
Hemarthrosis
What is bleeding in the joints
DIC
What is Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation (cannot stop bleeding)
Anorexia
What is the absence of appetite
Hemoglobin and Hematocrit
What are approx. 13-18 and 36-60 (depending on a man or a woman, women less.)
Hemothorax
What is blood within the pleural cavity caused by laceration of lung, heart, or blood vessels within the thorax
Thrombocytopenia
What is too few platelets
Ecchymoses
What are large bruised areas caused by hemorrhages under the skin
Fecal occult blood test
What is the Guaiac test
Potassium
What is 3.5-5.0
Four things a nurse can do to help a patient breath when short of air
What is: 1.Pursed lip breathing
2. IS
3. Oxygen
4. High Fowler's Position
Erythropoiesis and Organ that makes the most that prompts erythrocyte production
What is blood cells develop from stem cells located in the bone marrow
What is the Kidney
Stomatitis
What is inflammation of the mouth
Clicking noises will be heard from the machine
What is the Computed Tomography Test (CT scan)
Magnesium
What is 1.7 - 2.2
Pulmonary Hypertension
What is high blood pressure in the blood vessels of the lungs due to many different causes
Leukopenia
What is decreased number of White Blood Cells
Given with iron to enhance absorption
What is orange juice
Common Drug that hurts the liver
What is Ibuprofen
White Blood Cell Count
What is 5-10 thousand or 4-12
Bronchiectasis - Obstructive or Restrictive
What is Obstructive
Petechiae
What are small red pinpoint lesions typically seen in thrombocytopenia
When hanging blood, allotment time
What is 30 minutes
Hot dogs, Bologna, Bacon, Ham, Smoked Fish, imported cheeses
What are foods that contain nitrates
Platelet count
What is 150,000 to 400,000