Nursing

Burns

100

• First-degree (superficial) burns. First-degree burns affect only the outer layer of skin, the epidermis. ...
• Second-degree (partial thickness) burns. ...
• Third-degree (full thickness) burns. ...
• Fourth-degree burns.

What are the four stages of burns?

200

1. Cool the burn. Immediately immerse the burn in cool tap water or apply cold, wet compresses. ...
2. Apply petroleum jelly two to three times daily. ...
3. Cover the burn with a nonstick, sterile bandage. ...
4. Consider taking over-the-counter pain medication. ...
5. Protect the area from the sun.

How you treat a first-degree burn?

300

Use petroleum jelly or aloe vera

What ointment you put on a burn?

400

 Widespread thickness with a white, leathery appearance.

What is a third-degree burn?

500

2-3 days

How long does immediate burn pain last?

Diabetes Mellitus

100

Diabetes mellitus is the scientific name for diabetes, but it is more commonly known simply as diabetes

What is the difference between diabetes and diabetes mellitus?

200

• Are Black, Hispanic, American Indian, Asian American or Pacific Islander.
• Are older than 45.
• Have overweight/obesity.
• Don’t exercise.

Who is more likely to develop Type 2 diabetes? 

300

About 1 in 10 Americans have the disease

How common is Type 2 Diabetes?  

400

• Feeling very hungry or thirsty.
• Increased need to urinate (usually at night).
• Slow healing of cuts or sores.

What are the symptoms of Type 2 diabetes?

500

Glycolated hemoglobin testing (A1c)

How is Type 2 diabetes diagnosed?

Cardiac Diseases

100

A disease of the blood vessels supplying the heart muscle

What is coronary heart disease?

200

A disease of the blood vessels supplying the brain;

What is cerebrovascular disease?

300

A disease of blood vessels supplying the arms and legs

What is peripheral arterial disease? 

400

Chest discomfort or pain caused by an insufficient flow of blood and oxygen to the heart

What is unstable angina?

500

When the force of blood pushing against your artery walls is consistently too high

What is high blood pressure?

Pulmonary Diseases

100

A group of diseases that cause airflow blockage and breathing-related problems

What is Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease?

200

This is an abnormal growth of cells in the lungs

What is lung cancer?

300

A respiratory condition marked by spasms in the bronchi of the lungs, causing difficulty in breathing

What is Asthma?

400

A condition resulting in too much fluid in the lungs

What is pulmonary edema?

500

An infection that affects one or both lungs

What is pneumonia?

Skin

100

Another name for atopic dermatitis

What is eczema?

200

The most common skin problem in the U.S.

What is acne vulgaris?

300

• Sunlight.
• Stress.
• Heat.
• Spicy foods.

What are 4 rosacea triggers?

400

Another name for herpes zoster

What is shingles?

500

Another name for Urticaria 

What is hives?