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aphasia is described as this
What is the inability to produce/understand language?
Broca’s aphasia - (expressive, lt. frontal lobe)
Wernicke’s aphasia - (receptive, lt. temporal lobe)
Cardiac output is determined by this
What is heart rate x stroke volume?
What is CO? What is stroke volume?
This is described as 'true breathing'
What is eupnea?
A patient taking opioids is at risk for this emergent adverse effect
What is respiratory depression?
A positive _______ is needed to promote wound healing?
What is nitrogen balance?
Your patient suddenly seems confused and is picking at the air. This is an example of...
What is delirium?
Orthopnea is described as this
SOB that is relieved by sitting upright (using many pillows to sleep)
These factors can increase oxygen demand
What are fever, infection, exercise and metabolic demand?
Tolerance is described as this
What is decreased efficacy of drug over prolonged use and need for higher doses?
These are described as 'bad cholesterol'
What are LDL's?
SOLER stands for this
Sit with
Open posture and
Lean in with good
Eye contact in a
Relaxed manner
Someone with left-sided heart failure will often experience this
What is pulmonary edema?
This condition often causes 'barrel chest'?
What is COPD?
This is the recommended drug for ischemic stroke within 4 hours
This nutrient is required during the proliferation phase of wound healing
What is protein?
Trauma informed care is based off these principles
What are
Signs & Symptoms of right-sided heart failure incluse these
What is peripheral edema, hepatomegaly and jugular vein distention?
Older adults experience increased....
What is chest wall rigid, airway resistance and risk of respiratory infection?
A patient suffering from an acute asthma attack would require this
What is a short-acting bronchodilator/salbutamol?
These medications can impact wound healing
What are anticoagulants, immunosuppressants and corticosteroids?
The 'personal zone' is this distance
What is 18 inches - 4 feet of space?
Preload is increased in conditions such as these (3)
What is heart failure, hypervolemia and valve regurgitation?
This breathing pattern can caused by metabolic acidosis
What is hyperventilation?
Gabapentin or pregabalin is often used for this type of pain
What is neuropathic pain?
Individuals with _____ are more at risk for skin breakdown
What are medical devices, immobility, malnutrition and/or incontinence