Labs
This lab measures immunity and defense.
White Blood Cells (WBC)
Healthy people without chronic lung disease, even at maximum exercise intensity, only use what percent of the possible lung capacity
70%
The founder of nursing
Florence Nightingale
What is an example of an NSAID
Ibuprofen, naproxen, aspirin, ketoralac (Toradol)
Item that measures blood pressure
sphygmomanometer
This lab is a protein produced by your bone marrow that's stored in red blood cells. It helps red blood cells transport oxygen from your lungs to your body through your arteries.
Hemoglobin (HGB)
What two chambers of the heart receives deoxygenated blood from systemic veins and pump it to the lungs
Right atria and ventricle
The organization that Clara Barton found and became president of
American Red Cross
What does NPO stand for
Nothing by mouth
Device used to deliver oxygen to a patient via the nose.
Nasal Cannula
This lab measures of how well your kidneys are working.
Glomerular Filtration Rate (GFR)
The function at the level of cells, tissues, organ systems and the whole body.
Physiology
Nursing is the most __________ profession.
Trusted
What does BMI stand for
Body Mass Index
Item that measures arterial oxygen saturation
Pulse Oximeter
Keeps fluid from leaking out of blood vessels, nourishes tissues, and transports hormones, vitamins, drugs, and substances like calcium throughout the body.
Albumin
Together, these two systems are responsible for regulating and maintaining homeostasis.
Endocrine system and the nervous system
The part of a nursing uniform that was removed because it carried pathogens.
nursing cap
What does DVT stand for
Deep Vein Thrombosis
Instrument that looks into the ear
otoscope
This is vital to cell metabolism. It helps transport nutrients into cells and removes waste products out of cells. It is also important in muscle function, helping to transmit messages between nerves and muscles.
Potassium (K+)
This organ sits just under your rib cage on the right side of your abdomen and is essential for digesting food and ridding your body of toxic substances.
The Liver
New York
What does PERRLA stand for
Pupils equal, round, reactive to light and accommodation
catheter