HealthCare Settings
Focuses on death and end of life comfort
Hospice
threatening someone
assault
normal temp range
97.6-99.6
fungal foot problem
tinea pedis
Vitamins ADEK
Fat-soluable
Patient receives treatment and returns home the same day
Out-patient
touching them without consent
battery
BP 188/100
hypertension
4 A's of dementia
Agnosia
Aphasia
Apraxia
Amnesia
Foods for low iron
red meat, dark leafy greens
level of care between hospital and home
subacute
two forms of defamation
slander and libel
normal pulse range
60-100
NPO vs PRN meaning
NPO- nothing by mouth
PRN- as needed
Foods to avoid in a low sodium diet
anything processed, lunch meat, pickles, bacon, frozen meals
limited assistance needed with meals medications appts
assisted living
must be obtained prior to procedure being performed
informed consent
dyspnea
painful or difficulty breathing
heat application does this to the blood vessel and blood flow
vasodilates increasing bloodflow
Diabetics pay attention to this on the food label
Carbs
patient is admitted to the hospital for 4 days, what setting/care?
acute care, inpatient
What does the acronym stand for protecting patient information?
Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act
decrease in blood pressure with position change
orthostatic hypotension
the difference between pain threshold and pain tolerance
threshold- they become aware
tolerance- they seek relief
promotes wound healing
protein