Dizzy
vague description of dizziness that does not fit any of the other classifications
*high fall-risk
lightheadedness
function of occipital lobe
visual processing
who is at risk for pressure ulcers?
- immobile/bedrest patients
- diabetic patients
- extremely skinny or obese patients
- patients with impaired sensory perception
- elderly
wheezes in the lungs
usually asthma
what does it mean if lymph nodes are painless & fixed
cancer
sensation of movement or spinning; cardinal symptom of vestibular system (inner ear)
vertigo
function of temporal lobe
hearing, smell, learning, memory
wernicke's area
full-thickness tissue loss with no bone, tendon, or muscle visible (subcutaneous layer)
stage III pressure ulcer
what is the nursing process? (ADPIE)
Assessment
Diagnosis
Planning
Implementation
Evaluation
upon assessment of a patient with seasonal allergies what would the nurse expect
- congestion
- sneezing & coughing
- itchy eyes, nose & throat.
- runny nose & eyes
- post nasal drip (drainage in the throat)
sensation of movement or spinning; cardinal symptom of vestibular system (inner ear)
pre-syncope
function of frontal lobe
reasoning, planning, part of speech & movement, emotions, problem solving, personality
*broca's area
what is the dysfunction in pancreatitis & what causes it
may not produce enough enzymes; auto digestion of organ by own enzymes or an obstruction of gallbladder
inability to speak
aphasia
sudden onset loss of vision (in 1 or both eyes)
eye emergency
what is dizziness
feeling of faintness
function of parietal lobe
receives & integrates sensory information
hemothorax, pneumothorax, or advanced emphysema (damage or rupture to air sacs)
absent lung sounds
difficulty swallowing
dysphasia
what would be the priority actions of a nurse when they suspect stroke with their patient?
- use FAST
- stroke activate
- monitor vital signs
- assess mental status & LOC
- assess pupils
- assess breathing
- assess cognitive function, memory, speech
how is dizziness differentiated from vertigo, lightheadedness, & pre-syncope
- vertigo is sensation of movement
- lightheadedness is a vague description of dizziness
- pre-syncope is becoming dizzy during movement
what is the cause of Parkinson's
not producing enough dopamine
liver functions
- bile production & secretion
- protein, carbohydrates, & fat metabolism (metabolizes meds, alcohol, & illicit drugs)
- glucose storage
- production of clotting factors
- vitamin D
what is nephrolithiasis?
kidney stones
when we are checking for drainage from the nose & ears following a head injury, what are we looking for & why?
assess for clear drainage could be cerebral spinal fluid