Skin Integrity
Which intention does a wound such as a burn or pressure ulcers heal?
Secondary intention
What are possible causes of sexual dysfunction?
Diabetes, medications, and hypertension
What assessment is used to assess carpal tunnel syndrome?
Phalen’s test
Which position has a positive effect on oxygenation?
Fowler position
What is disenfranchised grief?
A relationship with deceased person that is not socially acceptable
What stage is an ulcer that is caused by eschar?
Unstageable
What is the most common STI in the United States?
Human Papillomavirus Infection
Sprains and strains can be treated at home using RICE therapy. What does RICE stand for?
Rest, Ice, Compression, Elevation
What test is a direct indication of oxygen and carbon dioxide exchange and acid-base balance?
Arterial Blood Gas (ABG)
In the 5 stages of grief, what happens in the denial stage?
In shock, does not believe what happened
What is the Braden Scale used for?
Risk Assessment tool for pressure ulcers
What are subjective changes women experience during pregnancy?
Amenorrhea, nausea, vomiting, quickening
Immobility can lead to what problems?
Atelectasis, pneumonia, constipation, pressure ulcers
Kussmaul’s breathing is most commonly associated with what condition?
Metabolic Acidosis particularly diabetes
What happens in complicated grief?
Having a difficult time moving forward
What are risk for pressure ulcers formation?
Urinary incontinence, fecal incontinence, immobile, stroke
What is macrosomia and why does this happen?
Large infant, happens with diabetes due to increase glucose passed from mother to fetus
What test can be used to test a patient’s ability to move muscles?
Range of motion
What is the cause of clubbed nails?
Chronic hypoxia
With therapeutic communication what are the best type of questions?
Open-ended questions
What is a skin biopsy use to differentiate?
Benign and skin cancer
What is the most common medical complication of pregnancy?
Iron deficiency anemia
What are some musculoskeletal changes see in an older adult?
Answer: decrease in height, decreased range of motion, decrease flexion, decreased muscle strength, slower reaction time
What are signs and symptoms of hypoxia?
Restlessness, decreased level of consciousness, agitated, increased blood pressure, late sign cyanosis
What are situational losses?
Comes from personal, job or family changes