Respiratory
What is a normal respiratory rate for an adult?
What is 12-20 breaths per minute
This type of diabetes is often linked to lifestyle factors such as obesity and physical inactivity, and typically develops when the body becomes resistant to insulin.
What is type 2 diabetes
This middle section of the small intestine is primarily responsible for absorbing nutrients from digested food.
What is the jejunum
What does CAUTI stand for?
What is catheter associated tract infection
This is the recommended duration for lathering your hands with soap during handwashing to effectively remove germs.
What is at least 20 seconds
Where does gas exchange occur in the lungs?
Where is the alveoli
This life-threatening complication of diabetes occurs when the body starts breaking down fat for fuel, leading to high levels of ketones and acidosis in the blood.
What is diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA)
These tiny, finger-like projections in the small intestine increase surface area for nutrient absorption and contain cells that secrete enzymes and absorb nutrients.
What are villi
When the body is dehydrated, these organs conserve water by concentrating urine and reducing its volume to prevent further water loss.
What are the kidneys
These two types of questions differ in that one allows for a detailed, thoughtful response, while the other typically prompts a simple, yes or no answer.
What are open and closed questions
This number represents the total number of lobes in the human lungs, with the right lung having one more than the left due to the position of the heart
What is 5
This condition may cause symptoms like weight loss, rapid heart rate, increased sweating, nervousness, and tremors.
What is hyperthyroidism
This first section of the small intestine is where bile and pancreatic enzymes are released to help break down food after it leaves the stomach.
What is the duodenum
This condition can cause symptoms such as fatigue, swelling in the legs, shortness of breath, and decreased urine output.
What is kidney failure
This type of precaution is necessary to prevent the spread of the flu, especially when a patient is coughing or sneezing.
What is droplet precaution
This progressive lung disease is a combination of chronic bronchitis and emphysema, often caused by smoking and characterized by difficulty breathing
What is COPD
A person with this condition may experience fatigue, weight gain, intolerance to cold, dry skin, and slowed heart rate, among other symptoms.
What is hypothyroidism
Heavy lifting, straining during bowel movements, and persistent coughing are activities that can increase the risk of this condition, where an internal part of the body pushes through a weakened area of muscle or tissue.
What is a hernia
To help prevent this common infection, patients are advised to drink plenty of water, wipe front to back, and urinate after sexual activity.
What is a urinary tract infection (UTI)
This type of listening involves fully concentrating, understanding, responding, and remembering what the speaker is saying, rather than just passively hearing their words.
What is active listening
The infection of the lungs that causes inflammation and fluid buildup is
What is pneumonia
This organ functions as both an endocrine and exocrine gland, producing hormones like insulin and digestive enzymes.
What is the pancreas
This involuntary, wave-like muscle contraction moves food through the digestive tract, from the esophagus to the intestines.
What is peristalsis
When a patient is passing this painful condition, healthcare providers may instruct them to do this in order to collect the stone for analysis.
What is straining the urine to collect the kidney stone
This process involves introducing a weakened or inactivated form of a pathogen, or its parts, to prepare the immune system to fight future infections
What is vaccination