What is swelling of soft tissues in extremities that causes excessive accumulation of fluid?
What is Lymphedema?
Usually asymptomatic "silent killer" but could cause headaches, dizziness, or nose bleeds
What is Hypertension?
Name one test and measure for hypertension
Could listen to heart with stethoscope
The use of compression stockings are best for this condition.
Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Rapid involuntary irregular arterial contractions is a red flag for which condition?
What is atrial fibrillartion?
A Cancer of plasma cells arising in bone
What is Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma?
Common symptoms of Leukemia
Fatigue
Frequent infections
Bruising
Fever
What is the normal WBC count?
What is 4500-11000/mm3?
How should you position a patient that has Lymphedema?
Elevating legs above heart level.
Critical warning signs in Leukemia
Any sudden bleeding, fever, or confusion
A blood clot in mostly LE which may cause pain, warmth, & tenderness in the affected area.
What is Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)?
At what stage does lymphedema become irreversible?
What is Stage 2?
What are the normal levels of hemoglobin in men and women?
Men <14; normal 14-18 g/dL
Women <12; normal 12-16 g/dL
Type of exercise is generally safe for leukemia patients undergoing treatment.
low-intensity and generally increased, depending on the patients condition and tolerance
Should someone with hypertension be taking NSAIDs?
NO
Its an inherited bleeding/clotting disorder.
What is Hemophilia?
Painless swelling of lymph nodes and night sweats.
What is Hodgkin's lymphoma?
Decreased in RBC, WBC, and platelets
What is Pancytopenia?
What condition should you allow for more breaks, make sure area is clean and sanitize, wear PPE, and keep away from other patients?
What is Pancytopenia?
What system does sickle cell anemia directly affects aside from the cardiovascular system?
What is Respiratory System?
What condition mostly effects descendants of African American, Middle Eastern, and Mediterranean?
What is Sickle Cell Anemia?
This disease starts swelling distally, then extends to entire limb.
What is Lymphedema?
Feeling for swollen lymph nodes in the neck, underarms, and groin area as well as a biopsy involving removing the lymph nodes.
What is Hodgkin's Lymphoma?
What drug is used to replace the clotting factor for patients with hemophilia?
What is Advate?
Patients with this disorder should avoid using aspirin.
What is Hemophilia?