Numbers in Healthcare
> 25 breaths/minute
Bluish discoloration of the skin?
cyanosis
Occurs when blood flow to the brain is disrupted due to hemorrhage or clot.
CVA
How often does a bed bound patient need turned?
At least q2h
If you are using a broad base of support, your feet will be _______ inches apart.
8-10
How many cervical vertebrae do you have?
7
Reddened area of the skin?
erythema
Occurs when pressure builds up within the eye?
glaucoma
What is normal blood sugar level?
70-100 mg/dL
The muscles in between the ribs are the ____.
intercostals
How many quarts of blood does the average adult have circulating in their body?
4 - 6 quarts
carotene
Occurs when a bone is forcibly displaced from its joint?
dislocation
What position has the patient laying flat on their back in bed with their knees bent and spread apart.
Dorsal Recumbent
Name 3 physical barriers to communication.
hearing problems, visual problems, speech problems
How many pairs of ribs do you have?
12
In medical terminology, "iris" means?
rainbow
What condition occurs when the kidneys fail and urinary waste products are present in the bloodstream?
uremia
How many liters of oxygen can be delivered via nasal cannula?
2-6 liters per minute
Which part of the inner ear provides for balance and equilibrium?
semi-circular canals
How many calories are present in one gram of fat?
9
Discoloration of the skin that is due to a buildup of bile in the bloodstream?
jaundice
Which STI occurs in 3 stages and will lead to death if not treated in the first 2 stages?
Syphilis
A patient drank 8 oz of coffee and 100 mL of water. How much do we document as oral intake?
340 mL
Which defense mechanism involves using a reasonable excuse for behavior to avoid the true motivation for something?
rationalization