Mobility
the handin which a patient should hold a cane when using it for support?
what is the opposite side of the involved extremity (strong side)
"normal" level of O2
95-100%
What is the term for thick, yellow/green, odorous wound drainage
what is purulent drainage
therapies used together with conventional medical treatment
what is a complementary therapy (meditation, massage, acupuncture)
an autonomic psychological or emotional response to an internal or external environmental challenge
what is stress
An important consideration when assessing an older adult's mobility?
what is their use of assistive devices
what role does Carbon Dioxide (Co2) have in the respiratory process
stimulating the respiratory center in the brain to increase the rate and depth of breathing (drive to breathe)
what type of wound complication involves the partial or complete separation of the tissue layers during the healing process.
what is Dehiscence
non-pharmacological therapies in place of conventional/allopathic treatment
what is alternative therapies
type of stress that is beyond the ability of the affected person to cope with or adapt to effectively
distress/negative stress
a sudden drop in blood pressure upon standing, can cause dizziness and increase fall risk in older adults.
what is orthostatic blood pressure
Disease characterized by persistent airflow limitation that is not fully reversible
What is COPD
which patients should use caution when taking herbal remedies
what is pregnant/breastfeeding individuals and if taking prescription medications/OTC
stages of GAS
what is:alarm, resistance, exhaustion
type of ROM involves the patient moving their own joints without assistance?
active ROM
collapse of lung tissue, resulting in airless alveoli. This condition causes a ventilation-perfusion mismatch
What is Atelectasis
areas of skin and underlying tissue that become damaged due to prolonged pressure on the skin are known as?
what is a pressure ulcer
Limitations/Concerns with Herbal remedies
What is Lack of regulation, variation in ingredients, interaction with meds
what are the physiological signs present in the alarm stage
what is: elevated BP, elevated HR, RR, urinary retention, decreased peristalsis, increased glucose, increased blood flow
nursing intervention for preventing pressure ulcers
what is turning patients
what is: nasal flaring, restlessness/irritability, delayed cap refill, accessory muscle usage, cyanosis, tackycardia, tackypnea, pallor, intercostal retractions
4 areas that are common for the development of pressure ulcers for a supine patient
what are: heels, sacral area, scapula/shoulders, back of head/occipital bone, elbows
List 5 CAM modalities
what is: Massage, yoga, acupuncture, herbal therapies, prayer, chiropractic etc
Differences in LAS verses GAS
one is local (LAS) like swelling after sprained ankle
GAS is a systemic reaction (entire body) reaction to chronic stress, fatigue, anxiety