Skin It to Win It
Swelling caused by excess fluid in the tissues is called this.
Edema
Difficult or uncomfortable breathing
Dyspnea
The patient knows who they are and where they are. The nurse is assessing this.
Orientation
Frequent urination is called this
Polyuria
N / V
Nausea & Vomiting
Redness of the skin is described using this term
Erythema
The complete absence of breathing
Apnea
This term means a patient has temporarily lost consciousness.
Syncope
Pain or burning with urination is called this
Dysuria
BLE edema
Bilateral lower extremity edema
Pale skin is called this.
Pallor
Breathing slower than normal is called this.
Bradypnea
A patient reports an abnormal “pins and needles” sensation. This is called this.
Paresthesia
Blood in the urine is called this
Hematuria
A & O (x4)
Alert and oriented
This term describes excessive sweating
Diaphoresis
An abnormally fast rate of breathing is called this
Tachypnea
Difficulty speaking or understanding language
Aphasia
Oliguria
SOB or SHOB
Shortness of breath
Skin turgor (tenting)
A high-pitched musical sounds heard when listening the lungs
Wheezing
PERRLA stands for...
Pupils are Equal, Round, and Reactive to Light and Accommodation
The term to describe a complete absence of urine
Anuria
RUQ (abdomen)
Right upper quadrant