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100
What are 3 manifestations of a fracture?
visibility, bone protrusion, pain, swelling, bleeding, bruising, loss of sensation, numb/ tingling, limited/ impaired ROM/ mobility
100
The ______ is located in the ULQ & the liver is located in ________.
What is the stomach/ spleen and URQ
100

What organ & cells (specifically) secretes glucagon & insulin?

Pancreas:

Alpha Cells= glucagon

Beta Cells= Insulin

100
What is the difference between a concussion and a convulsion? (think cause and control)
What is a concussion is caused by trauma & often controllable; a convulsion is uncontrollable muscle contractions and relaxation
100
Pain following the amputation of an extremity is referred to as...
What is phatom limb pain
200
Low ca+ intake, sedentary lifestyle, small frame and menopause are risk factors for which disease?
What is osteoporosis
200
Eating small frequent meals and eating 2 hours prior to bed is important for a pt with ______ ______ ______ ______.
What is GERD
200

What visual impairment is characterized by a loss of peripheral vision and which is a loss in central vision


Glaucoma, Macular Degeneration

200
What age group is commonly affected by MS? 0- 19yrs 20- 40yrs 40- 64 yrs 65+yrs
What is 20-40yrs
200
The male urethra passes through what before eliminating urine or sperm?
What is the prostate gland
300
Name 2 Don'ts that are important for a pt with hip replacement
What is bending post 90 degress, leg adduction, bending knees, low rise chairs, etc.
300
When a stoma is _____ it must be reported.
What is blue (cyanotic)
300

What are the 3 Ps in relation to diabetes and are they s/s of hyperglycemia or hypoglycemia?

Polyuria, Polyphagia & polydipsia

Hyperglycemia

300
Pollen, Perfume, Anxiety can all cause which respiratory disease? Name 1 other trigger?
What is Asthma. Triggers-animal dander, exercise, infection, mold, dust, food, etc.
300
Of all the health challenges we have discussed in this class choose at least 2 categories and provide an example of an infection it causes. bacteria virus fungus
What is Bacteria- strep throat, c.diff, impetigo Virus- hepatitis, herpes simplex, herpes varicella-zoster Fungus- thrush, ringworm, yeast infection, athletes foot, dandruff
400
What are 3 changes that a pt with a hip replacement may need in the bathroom?
What are grab bars, shower chair, raised toilet seat, flat entrance into/ out of shower, shower carpet, long-handled reacher/ sponge, etc.
400
How can a psw assess a bowel movement? 5-6 components
What is assessment of stool: size, colour, consistency, frequency, amount and odour
400

What are 2 cues that we can observe that indicate a pt may be experiencing hearing loss & what are 2 interventions?

Cues: Speaking louder, turning head to listen with strong ear, asking for words to be repeated, etc.

Interventions: speak clearly, specific instructions (step by step), minimize distractions/ noise, speak to the strong ear, etc.

400
Mr. Jones has a DVT. What does it stand for? What is 1 intervention he should do when sitting for long periods of time?
What is a deep vein thrombosis. Calf pumps, compression stockings, ROM, etc.
400
hives, dyspnea, abdominal cramps, swelling of lips/ tongue are manifestations of...
What is anaphylaxis
500
Worse in the morning and affects joints symmetrically is which form of arthristis?
What is Rheumatoid arthritis
500
Vaccines are available for which types of hepatitis?
What is hep A and hep B
500

Pt has a blood glucose reading of 11. What medication would be beneficial for this pt?

Pt has a blood glucose reading of 3. What are 2 actions a PSW can do for this pt?

Blood glucose is 11= give insulin (if ordered)

2 actions= give sugar, wait 5-10min. recheck sugar level, give more sugar if still needed, recheck in 5-10min., give protein & carb to sustain sugar level. Glucagon is available if ordered.

500
Name 2 differences between angina and a myocardial infarct.
What is angina is temp. chest pain, ischemia occurs, often triggered by activity, relieved by rest or nitroglycerine, etc MI is permanent and irreversible damage occurs, chest/ epigastric pain, not relieved by rest or nitroglycerine,etc.
500
Describe at least one visible difference between a stage 3 & 4 pressure ulcer?
What is stage 3 - unexposed muscle, tendon, bone stage 4: - exposed muscle, tendon, bone - eschar (necrotic tissue)