Abdomen
The quadrant you should auscultate first during an abdominal exam.
What is the right lower quadrant (RLQ)?
During an assessment, the patient reports that stretching helps alleviate their hip pain. This information addresses this OLDCARTS component.
What is relieving factors?
The technique used by nurses to assess lung sounds and determine the presence of abnormalities, such as wheezing or crackles.
What is auscultation?
Language barriers can be addressed by using this professional service.
What are medical interpreters?
In SMART goals, the "A" stands for this.
What is Achievable?
This term describes an abdomen that is sunken in appearance.
What is scaphoid?
The part of OLDCARTS that asks, “Can you describe the pain—sharp, dull, or burning?”
What is character?
This test measures the amount of oxygen in the blood and is used to monitor a patient's respiratory status.
What is pulse oximetry?
This group of older adults is most at risk for health disparities due to limited access to healthcare.
Who are ethnic minorities?
This type of goal is designed to be achieved within hours or days.
What is a short-term goal?
The percussion sound you expect over the liver.
What is dullness?
The condition characterized by decreased bone density and increased fracture risk.
What is osteoporosis?
This term describes the sensation of shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, which can be caused by many different conditions.
What is dyspnea?
This theory attributes aging to the cumulative effects of cellular damage over time.
What is the wear-and-tear theory?
When prioritizing patient goals, this element of SMART ensures they align with the patient’s condition and care plan.
What is Relevant?
This organ is located in the right upper quadrant.
What is the liver?
This joint connects the femur and the tibia, allowing hinge-like movement.
What is the knee joint?
This clinical sign is often seen in patients with emphysema and involves a patient leaning forward, bracing with their hands on their knees to help with breathing.
What is tripod positioning?
This type of exercise program is commonly promoted to reduce the risk of falls among older adults.
What is strength and balance training?
Patient goals are more likely to be achieved when this group is involved in their creation.
Who are the patients?
This is the name of the valve that connects the small intestine to the large intestine.
What is the ileocecal valve?
Uneven shoulder height during a physical exam may indicate this condition.
What is scoliosis?
This term is used to quantify a smoker’s consumption of cigarettes, calculated by multiplying the number of cigarettes smoked per day by the number of years a person has been smoking, then dividing by 20.
What is "pack-years"?
A nurse supporting a client’s use of traditional remedies alongside medical treatment is practicing this.
What is cultural preservation?
This is why "The patient will feel better soon" is not a measurable goal.
What is it lacks specificity and criteria for evaluation?