Sleep/Rest
Where is the circadian rhythm located (in the brain?)
Hypothalamus
A patient's PaCO2 level is 51. This is considered _________
Acidotic / Acid state
Gustatory sensory reception is known as
taste
This type of noise can be heard when a patient is close to death. Their respirations may sound wet & noisy, and may sound like the patient is drowning
"Death Rattle"
define respiration
This is the transitional state between wakefulness and sleep
Hypnic Jerk
A complication that may arise in patients with DM from metabolic acidosis is
This system in the body mediates arousal and reaction to stimuli
Reticular Activating System (RAS)
Discoloration of the skin after death has occurred
Livor Mortis
what are some possible causes of hyperventilation?
anxiety, infection, fever, hypoxia, DKA, and aspirin OD
Insomnia is more common in
Women (over 60)
Respiratory management of acid base balance is _______
rapid / short
This type of neurological awareness is characterized by extreme arousal or repeated stimuli such as sternal rub or pinching that may require intervention
Stupor
Consent for autopsy is obtained by who?
Physician
list three signs of acute hypoxia and three signs of chronic hypoxia
acute: anxiety, restlessness, confusion, drowsiness, increased pulse, dyspnea, tachypnea, increased BP, and cardiac arrhythmias
chronic: pallor, fatigue, altered thought process, HA, chest pain, clubbing, anorexia, constipation, decreased urine output.
Teeth grinding is known as
Bruxism
2Patient is hyperventilating after finding out about a loved one passing away. They are at risk for
Respiratory Alkalosis
- CO2 is being expelled faster than produced - alkalosis state since CO2 has acidic properties to it.
Patient is presented to medical office with agitation, confusion and mild racing thoughts. This patient presents with
Sensory Overload
Name the 5 stages of Grief
what is ischemia, and what can it lead to?
impaired O2 delivery, it can cause an MI, chest pain, angina, and CVA
What is Wills-Ekbom Disease?
Restless Leg Syndrome
Extracellular components are as follows:
- intravascular fluid
- interstitial fluid
- Trans-cellular fluid
Patient presents with inability to express words and how to communicate. They cannot express what they want to say, but can speak words. Often they are characterized as "word salad"
Expressive Aphasia / Broca's Aphasia
At which temperature does the body begin to cool down after death has occurred?
1.4 C
list at least four interventions for altered respiratory functions.
anxiety management, pursed lip breathing, mobilization of secretions, oral hydration, coughing, C&DB, IS, chest physiotherapy, suctioning, maintaining artificial airways, CPR, pain control, positioning, and managing tubes