End of Life Care
A short, emergency-ready advanced directive that can follow a patient across settings and clearly identifies CPR preferences
POLST (Physician Orders for Life Sustaining Treatment)
This type of inflammation is relatively short in duration and is the body's nonspecific early response to injury.
acute inflammation
This gland is known as the "master gland" because its hormones regulate many target glands and cells.
pituitary gland
This type of wound healing occurs when a surgical incision is closed with sutures or glue.
healing by primary intention
This type of stroke accounts for approximately 87% of all strokes.
ischemic stroke
This type of care focuses on quality of life and symptom management while patients still pursue curative therapies and are typically full code.
Palliative care
This distinctive lupus manifestation affects the cheeks and nose.
Butterfly rash
This is the difference between osteoclasts and osteoblasts.
bone resorption by osteoclasts
vs
new bone tissue formed by osteoblasts
A nurse notes a pressure injury is present with subcutaneous tissue visible, but no visible bone, tendon, or muscle. What stage of would the nurse document this as?
Stage III
An assessment tool used to rapidly identify possible stroke symptoms.
BE FAST
B = Balance loss
E = Eye (vision) changes
F = Face drooping or twisting
A = Arm weakness
S = Speech difficulty
T = Time to call 911
Intense grief reactions that persist beyond one year describe this form of grief.
Complicated / prolonged
This is the most common laboratory test for SLE and is positive in approximately 95% of lupus cases.
antinuclear antibody (ANA) test
A patient reports heat intolerance, weight loss despite increased appetite, and palpitations. This thyroid disorder is most likely present.
hyperthyroidism
This type of pain originates from internal organs and body cavities.
vsiceral
A patient may display a noticeably short attention span and impulsive behavior following a stroke on this side.
Right-sided stroke
List three potential symptoms that may be experienced by a patient at end of life.
pain, dyspnea, impaired secretions, anorexia and cachexia, anxiety and depression, delirium, fatigue, n/v
Chest pain, fatigue, and arrhythmias suggest involvement of these cardiovascular complications in SLE.
Pericarditis and myocarditis
A client with Graves' Disease is undergoing treatment with radioactive iodine and wondering if they need to change anything about their lifestyle. List two things you would tell them.
The client is then radioactive and needs to avoid contact with pregnant women, children, sharing cups and utensils, and sleeping in a bed with another. The radioactivity will be in their urine, sweat, tears, saliva, and emit from their body.
These cells ingest debris and release growth factors that attract fibroblasts to fill in the wound.
macrophages
This medication is used as thrombolytic therapy in ischemic stroke.
alteplase (tPA)
These are the five stages of grief as developed by Dr. Kubler Ross.
Denial, anger, bargaining, depression, acceptance
These are the five cardinal signs of inflammation.
rubor, tumor, calor, dolor, and functio laesa
aka
redness, swelling, heat, pain, and loss of function
A patient asks how they can prevent development of osteoporosis. Name three things you might include in your education.
Identify and consume a diet with adequate calcium and vitamin D, engage in weight-bearing exercise daily, modify lifestyle choices—avoid smoking, alcohol, caffeine, and carbonated beverages.
These are the four steps in the pain pathway.
Transduction, transmission, modulation, and perception
If you are concerned your patient may be having a stroke, this is a simple check you should include in your assessment!
blood glucose