Skin/GI
Another name for bruising
What is Ecchymosis?
Perspiration and respirations cause what type of fluid loss?
What is insensible?
Decreased pH, Increase PaCO2, normal HCO3
Respiratory Acidosis
The patient's acceptable pain rating measured by progress towards meeting functional goals
What is a comfort function goal?
Type of scan used to assess for osteoporosis.
What is bone densitometry, bone density scan, or DEXA?
Benign changes in elderly skin that appear as bright red moles
What are Cherry Angiomas
What 2 findings would the nurse expect in a patient with acute kidney failure?
What is hypervolemia and hyperkalemia?
Patient on continuous NG tube suction is at risk for which acid-base imbalance?
What is metabolic alkalosis?
Medication used to treat respiratory depression and oversedation from opioid use
Proper positioning of a patient after hip replacement surgery (e.g., hip precautions)
What is abduction?
Enzyme that stimulates digestion of proteins in the GI tract
What is pepsin?
A 40 year old man is admitted for dehydration after running a marathon in 90 degree heat. What 2 types of IVF might you anticipate giving?
What is Lactated Ringers or 0.9% NS?
Hyperventilation is associated with which acid-base imbalance?
Anticonvulsant medication used to treat neuropathic pain
What is Gabapentin?
Condition involving palor, pulselessness, and decreased sensation after trauma or fracture.
What is compartment syndrome?
Dermatologic condition that produces thick scaling over flexor areas of the body (e.g., knees and elbows) and requires life-long management
What is psoriasis?
Twitching of muscles enervated by the facial nerve when the region about 2cm anterior to the earlobe is tapped
What is Chvostek sign?
pH: 7.13
PaCO2: 69 mmHg
HCO3: 37 mEq/L
Respiratory Acidosis, partially compensated
What is POSS (Pasero Opioid-Induced Sedation Scale)?
Common medication used to treat low bone mineral density that has a risk for osteonecrosis of the bone (e.g., jaw bone with tooth extraction)
What is alendronate (Fosamax)?
Condition that presents with vesicular lesions that follow a dermatome and is treated with Acyclovir
What is herpes zoster?
The clinical manifestations of hyperkalemia.
What are peaked T-waves, muscle cramping, and arrhythmias?
PaCO2: 31mmHg
HCO3: 22mEq/L
Respiratory Alkalosis, uncompensated
List the components of the pain assessment.
What is OLD CARTS or OPQRST?
Death of bone due to lack of blood supply.
What is avascular necrosis (i.e., osteonecrosis)?