Concepts of Med-Surg
Example of acute inflammation
Equal fluid inside and outside of cell
What is 7.35-7.45
Example of acute pain
What is Broken bones and splinters?
Do-Not-Resuscitate abbreviation
What is DNR
Disease that affects cognition
What is Alzheimer's, ADD, Dementia
Normal potassium level
3.5-5.0
Release hydrogen ions when dissolved in water or bodily fluids
What is acids
Pain that affects nerves
What is Neuropathic Pain
Care for patients with 6 months or less to live when curative treatment has been stopped
What is hospice care
Too much fluid on the body
Most at risk for dehydration
Who is older adults
Hyperventilation causes this imbalance
What is respiratory Alkalosis
Pain that lasts more than 3 months
What is Chronic Pain
leading cause of death in the U.S
What is Heart Disease?
Secondary prevention of Cellular Regulation
What is screenings
Integumentary sign of fluid overload
What is Pitting edema
Metabolic imbalance is caused by what organ
Kidneys
Person who has not recently taken enough opioid on a regular basis to become tolerant to the effects
What is Opioid Naive
Breathing patter that occurs at end of life
What is Cheyne-Stokes respirations
Immunity produced by B-Cells
What is Antibody Mediated Immunity
Sign of electrolyte imbalance by facial twitching
What is Chvostek's sign
What are Kussmaul's respirations
What is Acetaminophen (Tylenol)
What is Orthodox Jewish people