Shock
Loss of fluid and or blood-internally and externally
Hypovolemic Shock
Performing an act that a reasonable and prudent nurse would not perform.
Negligence
Most urgent first priority
Red
You should not delay treatment
What is the normal CD4 T cell count?
600-1200 cells/mm3
Contaminated food and/or contaminated water or shellfish
Hepatitis A
Physical obstruction-tamponade, emboli, compartment syndrome
Obstructive Shock
A negligent act performed by an individual in a professional role results in an injury.
Malpractice
Dying or dead
Black
No hope for survival
What type of virus is HIV
Retrovirus
Which hepatitis can you contract from dialysis?
Hepatitis C
Spinal cord injury to descending sympathetic pathways
Neurogenic Shock
Mental or physical threat
Assault
Third Priority
Green
Minimal injuries with no systemic complications-may delay treatment for several hours.
What are the symptoms of HIV in the primary phase?
Flu like symptoms- fever and malaise
Which age group is most affected by Hepatitis A
Children and young adults
Damaged heart -ischemia or impairment of tissue perfusion
Cardiogenic shock
Actual and intentional touching of one another with or without the intent to cause harm.
Battery
Urgent -Second priority
Yellow
Injury with systemic effects or complications may delay treatment for 30-60 minutes.
What test confirms diagnosis of HIV?
Western Blot
What medication is used to decrease ammonia levels and bowel PH associated with hepatitis
Lactulose
Endotoxins from bacteria
Septic Shock
What are the four elements necessary to prove malpractice?
Duty
Breach of Duty
Injury/damages
Causation
"To sort or categorize"
Triage
What would a CD4 T cell count for a client diagnosed with AIDS?
Below 200 cells/mm3
Which types of hepatitis have vaccines?
Hepatitis A and B