"sweaty" "chills" are examples of what type of data
subjective data
Explain Yin & Yang concept:
Yin= cold
Yang= hot
When performing a physical assessment, what technique should the nurse always perform first?
inspection
what is the medical term for itching?
Pruritus
What about dry skin?
American Indian folk healer is called?
Shaman
What are the "ABC" of nursing assessment?
air, breathing, circulation
If a pt is allergic to sulfa what would you ask next?
what is the reaction to sulfa?
smoking, ETHO, and drug use can be documented in what part of the health history?
social history
why are people with diabetes and PAD encouraged to see a podiatrist?
All people with diabetes should have their feet checked at least once a year by a doctor or podiatrist. This is important to detect problems early and to prevent ulcers and other complications. You may have heard it said that diabetes causes gangrene (dead, black tissue). Most cases of gangrene result from delayed treatment of foot injuries.
which part of stethoscope used to listen for high-pitched sounds?
diaphragm of the stethoscope
BP, HR, CXR results are examples of what type of data
objective data
What is the HPI?
What is CC?
history of present illness
chief complaint
pain related to any trauma or cut to the skin is what type of pain?
somatic
what are other types of pain?
what is Cholecystitis?
what is Diverticulitis?
Cholecystitis is when your gallbladder is inflamed
Diverticulitis is inflammation (swelling) and infection in one or more diverticula.
While auscultating heart sounds, the nurse hears a murmur. Which of these instruments should be used to assess this murmur?
bell
3 word recall, clock drawing, and Three Word Registration are part of what assessment/test?
What reflex is tested here? What should be the normal response?
tricep reflex, extension
How many lobes does the right lung have?
The left lung?
What is depicted in this picture?
barrel chest; anteroposterior-to-transverse diameter ratio of 1:1 instead of what __________
List important findings in this picture, what are these signs of?
Based on the clinical features in the picture what condition is depicted?
Parkinson
What does 20/40 vision mean?
the pt can see 20 feet what a "normal" person can see at 40 feet
What is depicted in this picture?
Ascites
Ascites is a condition in which fluid collects in spaces within your abdomen.
During a group discussion on men’s health, what group should the nurse inform them has the highest incidence of prostate cancer?
Blacks