Nursing Process
This is considered the best source of information during assessment.
Who is the client/patient?
The acronym PQRST is commonly used to assess this symptom.
What is pain?
bonus: tell me what it stands for
The normal adult respiratory rate is this range.
What is 12–20 breaths per minute?
Type 1 hypersensitivity reactions primarily involve this antibody.
What is IgE?
his first-generation antihistamine commonly causes sedation.
What is diphenhydramine?
Information such as “my incision hurts” is this type of cue.
What is a subjective cue?
The patient’s exact words describing the reason for the visit should be placed in these.
What are quotation marks?
An adult pulse rate below 60 beats per minute is called this.
What is bradycardia?
When allergens return, IgE activates these cells to release histamine.
What are mast cells?
Antihistamines work by blocking these receptors.
What are H1 receptors?
The three phases of the interview process are orientation, working, and this phase.
What is termination?
A blood pressure cuff that is too narrow can cause this type of reading.
What is a falsely high blood pressure reading?
This respiratory pattern includes alternating apnea and hyperventilation and may occur with increased ICP or CHF.
What is Cheyne-Stokes respirations?
In Type 4 hypersensitivity, Helper T-cells activate these two inflammatory cells.
What are macrophages and neutrophils?
These symptoms are relieved by decreased vascular permeability from antihistamines.
What are runny nose, itching, and sneezing?
This cultural practice requires nurses to recognize their own limitations and remain open to other perspectives.
What is cultural humility?
Percussion vibrations typically penetrate approximately this deep.
5cm
This type of respiration is deep, regular, and increased in rate and is commonly seen in DKA.
What are Kussmaul respirations?
Type 4 hypersensitivity causes inflammation and tissue damage local to this area.
What is the skin/site of allergen exposure?
This side effect is common with first-generation antihistamines and requires avoiding alcohol and alert activities.
What is sedation?
Guarding, grimacing, and clenching teeth are common signs of this type of pain.
acute pain
Pain felt in an area different from its origin is called this.
What is referred pain?
A systolic blood pressure less than 90 mm Hg is considered this.
What is hypotension?
These medications stimulate alpha-adrenergic receptors to reduce nasal inflammation.
What are decongestants?
Loratadine, cetirizine, and fexofenadine are examples of this generation of antihistamines.
What are second-generation antihistamines?