Cardiovascular System
What is cardiac output?
Stroke volume x HR
What are s/sx of cellulitis ?
Dermis/subcutaneous tissue: Erythematous, swollen and painful
What is a s/sx of Cushings Disease specify to females ?
Amenorrhea
What is a digital rectal exam ?
Examination of prostate (size/nodules)
What is hematuria ?
Blood in urine
Define primary hypertension ?
Essential hypertension, no identifiable medical cause
What are the stages of a pressure injury ?
Suspected deep tissue injury, Stage 1, Stage 2, Stage 3 and unstageable.
What is a common skin manifestation of Addison's Disease ?
Bronze pigmented skin
What antiviral medication can treat herpes outbreaks ?
Acyclovir
What is the average urinary output for adults mL/hr?
30 mLs
Define stenosis vs regurgitation ?
Stenosis: narrowed opening hinders blood flow
Regurgitation: blood flows backwards
Allergic reaction that causes lesions with irregular borders, may have blisters and necrotic centers.
What is Steven- Johnson Syndrome (SJS)
Name a neuro s/sx of hyperthyroidism ?
Nervousness, irritability, tremors, or insomnia
An overgrowth of gardnerella vaginalis that causes thin, gray-white discharge with a fishy odor.
What is bacterial vaginosis ?
What are 6 alterations in urinary elimination?
Anuria, Dysuria, Incontinence, Nocturne, Oliguria and Polyuria
What are 2 cardiac stress tests?
Exercise ECG & Chemical Stress test.
What is range of motion ? (active vs Passive)
Active: Pts perform independently using their own strength.
Passive: Pt cannot actively move on their own. Jointa are being moved without the persons muscles being used.
What position should a pt be placed in post-thyroidectomy ?
Semi-fowler's position
What are complications of toxic shock syndrome ?
Shock, multi-organ failure that can lead to death.
Name 6 types of incontinence?
Urgency, stress, mixed, overflow, functional and nocturnal
Name 3 symptoms of shock syndrome ?
Stupor pallor, rapid thready pulse, cold sweats, restlessness or profound hypotension.
What are 3 common factors that puts a person at risk for fall?
Impaired physical mobility, altered mental status and sensory/motor deficits.
What are 3 s/sx of hypothyroidism ?
Fatigue, horsed voice, weight gain, muscle weakness, numbness in hands, brain fog, depression and anxiety.
What are the stages of syphilis ?
Stage 1: Painless chancre
Stage 2: Copper-colored rash on palms & soles, fever
Stage 3: cardiac & CNS dysfunction
Pyelonephritis