Pain
Transduction, Transmission, Perception, & Modulation
Where are Sebaceous glands NOT found on the human body?
Palms and Soles
What is communication influenced by?
Illness, Culture, and Age
What are the three layers of the skin?
Epidermis, Dermis, and Subcutaneous layer
What does SKIN represent?
S = Sensory, K = Kinetic, I = Incontinence, N = Nutrition
What is the difference between Acute & Chronic Pain?
Acute is short duration, Chronic is a longer duration
What is the elasticity and firmness of the skin called?
Turgor
What are some non-verbal communciation?
Physical appearance, facial expressions, silence, posture, gait, gestures
What is Anticonvulsants?
Used to treat neuropathic pain and chronic pain (Gabapentin)
What is a wound vac?
Wound vac is a promotion of healing from the inside-out.
What is one big rule regarding PCAs?
Only patient should press button
What is Diaphoresis?
Excessive Sweating
What is Therapeutic Communication?
Active Listening, Touch, Restatement, Reflecting, Humor
What are the mms of each pitting edema scale of +1, +2, +3, and +4
+1 is 2mm, +2 is 4mm, +3 is 6mm, and +4 is 8mm
What are factors affecting the skin?
Age, Circulation, Nutrition
What is Corticosteroids?
Control inflammation of the joints and organs
What kinds of Intentions are there for would repair/healing? and which Intention is described to be intentional wounds/surgical incision/sutured?
Primary, Secondary, and Tertiary
What is the purpose of Medical Record?
Legal document, assessments, taking credit of work
What are NSAIDS?
Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory (including salicylates)
What is a ISBAR?
Identiify, Situation, Background, Assessment, Recommendations, Read back
What is the scale for each intensity (Mild, Moderate, and Sever) from the Numeric Pain Intensity Scale
Mild is 1-3, Moderate is 4-6, and Severe is 7-10
Which type of wound stage is described as a extensive tissue damage to underlying structures such as tendons, muscle, and bone
Stage 4
What is Incivility/Bullying?
Rude/Disruptive behaviors, failing to act when action is needed, all forms of psychological and social harassment
What are some Opioid Analgesics ways of entry?
IV, Oral, Topical, Etc
What is Assertive communication vs Aggressive communication?
Assertive is the ability to stand up for yourself, Aggressive is asserting ones own rights in a negative manner