Those we care for
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Is kidney failure considered acute, chronic, or terminal?
Chronic
Where are the bedpan and urinal stored in a pt's room?
In the bedside table
You've just taken a pt's vitals and their temperature is 104.2. What should you do?
Take it again to confirm, then report to the nurse
On average, there are how many sleep cycles per night?
4-5
Name of the upper, rounded portion of the uterus.
Fundus
A branch of medicine that treats and manages obesity.
Bariatrics
At what point do preparations for discharging a pt begin?
At admission
You are taking a rectal temp on a 69 y.o male. How far should you insert the thermometer?
1 inch
Would you use a heat or a cold application to stop bleeding?
Cold
Menopause usually occurs between the ages of _____ and ______.
45-55
According to Maslow's Heirarchy of Needs, what is the most basic of all needs?
Physiologic (physical) needs: water, oxygen, food, shelter
What action will help protect your back while making a bed?
Adjusting the bed to a comfortable working height
You are hurrying to get a pt out of bed for an appt. The pt collapses to the floor after standing from a sitting position. What are they likely experiencing?
Orthostatic hypotension
Name 3 symptoms of sleep apnea.
Chronic, loud snoring; gasping & choking during sleep; excessive sleepiness during the day; mood & cognitive changes
Hormone replacement therapy puts a woman at risk for _________.
Cancer
Mrs. Jones is going to spend the day with her husband. You help her with her make-up, you curl her hair, and she has a new dress she wants to wear. You are helping her meet her __________ ___________ needs.
Self-esteem
A preferred/private room becomes available, but several people want it. How is it decided who will get the room?
The next person on the waiting list gets it.
Is Hypertension considered an acute or a chronic condition? Why?
Chronic. To be diagnosed the person's blood pressure must be taken and recorded over a period of time to show a pattern of constant elevation.
Name 3 groups of people that are at greatest risk of injury from heat or cold application.
Fair skinned, paralyzed, children, the elderly, diabetics, disoriented residents, those on pain medications
Excessive menstrual bleeding that can cause anemia.
Menorrhagia
Liking certain types of food, such as a person from Louisiana craving Creole food is an example of ________. Also refusing a certain food due to religious beliefs is linked to ____________. (Same answer for both blanks)
Culture
When changing bed linens, what should you do with any call lights, tubes or drains that are connected to bed linens?
Disconnect them
Where should you assess the pulse rate of a pt receiving CPR? (Name 2 locations)
Carotid or femoral artery
________________ pain occurs when pain is felt before the next dose of pain medication is due.
Breakthrough
STI that has 3 stages and can result in confusion, dementia, and paralysis.
Syphillis