Obesity
The imbalance between caloric intake and energy expenditure.
What is the physiologic cause of obesity?
When intake is more than needed and not used through physical activity, extra calories are stored in the body as fat.
*** Be sure to review all of the content from your worksheet as well ***
Encompass autoimmune, degenerative, inflammatory, and systemic conditions.
What are rheumatic diseases?
T or F
A Wong-Baker FACES Pain Rating Scale in English and Spanish would be beneficial in assessing a clients pain level who has a language barrier.
T
The pain assessment scales can be obtained in different languages for the patient so a nurse can accurately assess a clients pain.
•Early HIV infection; inferred from laboratory testing
•Period from infection with HIV to the development of HIV-specific antibodies. Dramatic drops in CD4+ T-cell counts normally 500 to 1500 cells/mm3 of blood.
•Occurs when T-lymphocyte cells are between 200 and 499 cells/mm3
•CD4+count drops below 200 cells/mm3 of blood. Considered to have AIDS for surveillance purposes.
•No information on CD4+ T-lymphocyte count or percentage
What are the stages of HIV infection?
Intervening before health effects occur, through measures such as vaccinations, altering risky behavior, and avoiding carcinogens.
What is primary prevention?
Maximizes chest expansion for better ventiliation & circulation.
What is low Fowler's position?
Increases the physical signs and symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis.
What is the degradation of cartilage by proteinase?
A person with chronic pain is experiencing an acute pain exacerbation.
What is breakthrough pain?
Example - peripheral neuropathy from diabetes is a type of chronic pain, an increase in pain from their normal would be breakthrough pain (or acute on chronic pain)
•Behavioral interventions
•HIV testing
•Linkage to treatment and care
What is HIV prevention education?
A surgery that involves removing non-vital tissues or organs that are likely to develop cancer.
What is prophylactic surgery?
A syndrome comprised of high blood pressure, impaired fasting glucose, obesity, high triglyceride levels, and low HDL cholesterol levels.
What is metabolic syndrome?
T or F
Weight bearing exercises are a preventative measure for osteoporosis.
T
Weight training stimulates bone mineral density. Bones become stronger and less likely to break.
T or F
Pain is whatever the experiencing person says it is by their own self report, existing whenever the experiencing person says it does.
T
Pain cannot be proved, it is highly subjective. Although clinicians are entitled to their personal opinions, those thoughts cannot interfere with appropriate patient care. Each persons perception of pain will be different.
•Attachment/Binding
•Uncoating/Fusion
•DNA synthesis
•Integration
•Transcription
•Translation
•Cleavage
•Budding
What are the steps in the Life Cycle of HIV?
Swelling, pain, burning, or redness or blistering at the site of chemotherapy.
What is extravasation?
BMI 25 – 29.9
BMI exceeding 30
BMI exceeding 40
What are the obesity classifications?
Low vitamin D levels, sedentary, smoker, and advanced age.
What are the risk factors for osteoporosis?
Respiratory depression
Hypotension
Sedation
Nausea, vomiting
Constipation
Pruritis
Risk for substance abuse
Opioid-induced hyperalgesia
What are the adverse effects of opioids?
This medication works by interfering with important proteins that the virus uses to replicate itself and spread.
What is antiretroviral therapy (ART)?
ART reduces mortality and morbidity rates among HIV-infected people, and improves their quality of life. It also prevents HIV transmission with pre-exposure prophylaxis by suppressing HIV replication in persons living with the virus and reduces the risk of transmission and opportunistic infections & cancers commonly associated with HIV.
•Time, Distance & Shielding
•Monitor Toxicity: Alopecia, Erythema, Desquamation
•Time: Limit close proximity to 30 minutes in 8 hours
•Distance: 6 Feet
•Shielding: Lead Lined Rooms, Aprons
•Dislodging: Metal Forceps, Lead Lined Container,
What is radiation safety?
Assess for pressure ulcers & washing between folds, keeping them dry, and treating any yeast infections.
Shows presence of abnormal glycoprotein due to inflammatory process.
What is C-Reactive Protein (CRP)?
A positive reading indicates active inflammation.
Refers to the body getting used to an opioid over time.
What is drug tolerance?
When someone develops a tolerance, they need to take a higher dose to experience the same effects.
A progressive decline in cognitive, behavioral, and motor functions
What is HIV encephalopathy?
Also HIV-Associated Neurocognitive Disorder (HAND). Typical symptoms include difficulties with attention, concentration, and memory; loss of motivation; irritability; depression; and slowed movements.
T or F
Stem cell transplant weaken the body's immune system.
T
Bone marrow is part of the immune system