Nutrients
Which nutrient helps build and repair muscles?
Protein
This vital sign tells how fast your heart is beating
Pulse
This lab value checks blood sugar level
Glucose
This is the color of urine when someone is adequately hydrated
Light yellow or clear/yellow
Which nutrient is important for strong bones and teeth?
Calcium
This vital sign is measured in degrees
Temperature
Low levels of this electrolyte can cause muscle weakness and heart rhythm problems
Potassium
This sign is a common way for nurses to assess hydration status by pinching the back of the hand
Skin turgor
Name a food high in potassium
Bananas/potatoes/spinach/avocados
This measure shows how much oxygen is present in blood in distal extremities
Oxygen saturation
Table salt contains both sodium and this electrolyte
Chloride
Borborygmi
Which nutrient is responsible for carrying oxygen in the blood?
Iron
This is frequently known as the "fifth vital sign"
Pain
This blood test measures electrolytes like sodium, potassium, and calcium
Basic Metabolic Panel (BMP)
If a nurse shines a light in your eyes, they're checking for this
pupil reaction
Which vitamin helps the body absorb calcium?
Vitamin D
This measurement of blood pressure is the top number that measures the pressure in your arteries when your heart beats
Systolic
This vitamin may be low in people with little sun exposure
Vitamin D
Blue lips are referred to as this
Cyanosis