Head to Toe
Overall condition including behavior, mood, level of alertness and stated age
What is the general survey?
The acronym used to help remember the signs and symptoms of a stroke
What is BEFAST?
This type of diabetes is characterized by the destruction of the pancreatic beta cells
What is type 1 diabetes?
What is emphysema?
Nonblanchable redness over a bony prominence
What is a stage 1 pressure ulcer?
This system you auscultate prior to palpating
What is GI?
A temporary blockage of blood flow usually seen as an early warning sign for stroke
What is a transient ischemic attack (TIA)?
Name 3 symptoms of hypoglycemia
What is pursed lip breathing?
Inadequate scar formation, excessive scar formation or contraction formation
What is complications of wound healing?
The point of maximal impulse
What is the mitral valve?
Medication used in ischemic stroke patients
What is TPA?
This severe and life-threatening complication of Type 1 diabetes results from insulin deficiency and leads to the accumulation of ketones in the blood.
What is diabetes ketoacidosis?
Target oxygen saturation range for COPD patients
What is 88-92%?
Full thickness skin loss, where subcutaneous fat is visible, but bone, tendon or muscle is not exposed.
What is a stage a stage 3 pressure ulcer?
This cranial nerve is assessed when asking the patient to smile, frown and puff cheeks
What is cranial nerve VII facial?
A common heart condition can lead to clot formation, which increases your risk for a stroke.
What is afib?
The 3 Ps
What is Polyuria, Polydipsia, Polyphagia?
Main cause of Repiratory Acidosis
What is Retention of CO2 by the lungs?
An abnormal or surgicial passage between an organ and the body surface or two organs
What is a fistula?
A positive result on this test, which involves the examiner lightly stroking the skin on the lateral aspect of the foot, may indicate a pathological response associated with upper motor neuron lesions.
This symptom of stroke involves sudden trouble with coordination and the inability to walk straight.
What is ataxia?
In patients with Type 1 diabetes, this type of insulin is typically used to provide basal coverage throughout the day and night.
What is long acting insulin ie lantus, detemir?
4 acid base balance disorders
What is 1. Respiratory Acidosis 2. Respirator Alkalosis 3. Metabolic Acidosis 4. Metabolic Alkalosis?
The 4 stages of wound healing
What is 1. Hemostasis 2. Inflammatory stage 3. Proliferative stage and 4. Maturation or remolding stage