Hygiene
Hair loss; may be observed during scalp assessment
what is alopecia?
Respiratory rate lower than expected reference range
what is Bradypnea?
Presence of microorganisms without symptoms
What is Colonization?
Medium-pitched breath sounds heard over major bronchi.
what is Bronchovesicular Breath Sound?
Abnormal vascular sounds heard over arteries, indicating turbulent blood flow.
what is bruits?
Cavities; result from acid erosion of enamel.
what are caries?
Irregular rhythm or pulse rate outside expected reference range
what is dysrhythmia?
start as local and then move into the bloodstream. Begin to infect the entire body. IV antibiotics and careful monitoring are both needed to treat
what is Systemic Infections?
Measurement from front to back of the chest; used in respiratory assessment.
what is Anteroposterior (AP) Diameter?
Gray-white arc or circle around the cornea, common in older adults.
what is arcus senilis?
Inflammation of gums caused by plaque buildup
what is gingivitis?
a condition where the body does not remove enough carbon dioxide (CO2) from the blood through breathing (shallow breathing)
what is Hypoventilation?
Transmission via insects or animals; e.g., mosquitoes
what is a Vector?
Crackling or grating sound or sensation, often in joints or lungs.
Crepitation
Bruising or discoloration caused by bleeding under the skin.
what is ecchymosis?
Hardened plaque; contributes to gum disease and must be professionally removed
what is tartar?
shortness of breath or difficulty breathing when lying down
what is Orthopnea?
Refers to a microorganism's capacity to cause damage to a host, which translates to the severity of the resulting illness (Potency of an infectious agent)
what is virulence?
Soft spots on a baby’s skull where bones haven’t fused.
what is Fontanelles?
Excessive hair growth in women in areas where hair is normally minimal.
what is Hirsutism ?
- Lice infestation; requires treatment and isolation precautions
what is pediculosis?
an elevated body temperature above the normal range EX: FEVER
what is Pyrexia?
an infection acquired by a patient while receiving healthcare in a hospital or other facility, and which was not present or incubating at the time of admission
Commonly called HAI
what is nosocomial?
False appearance of crossed eyes in infants.
what is pseudo strabismus ?
Age-related difficulty focusing on close objects.
what is Presbyopia?