NUTRITION
This diet limits salt intake. (CHF patients likely will be on this diet)
What is a low sodium diet?
This organ filters waste from the blood.
What are the kidneys?
Bluish discoloration of skin caused by low oxygen.
What is cyanosis?
Normal adult pulse range.
What is 60-100 bpm?
Normal oxygen saturation range.
What is 95–100%?
This diet helps manage blood sugar in diabetics.
What is a consistent carbohydrate/low sugar diet?
This tube carries urine from kidneys to bladder.
What are the ureters?
Yellowing of skin due to liver problems.
What is jaundice?
Normal respiration rate for adults.
What is 12–20 breaths per minute?
This position helps patients breathe easier.
What is Fowler’s position?
This diet includes broth, gelatin, and clear liquids.
What is a clear liquid diet?
This organ stores urine.
What is the bladder?
Pale skin color.
What is pallor?
This term describes a heart rate above 100 bpm.
What is tachycardia?
This law protects patient privacy.
What is HIPAA?
Difficulty swallowing is called this.
What is dysphagia?
Burning during urination may indicate this infection.
What is a urinary tract infection (UTI)?
Low blood sugar is called this.
What is hypoglycemia?
This vital sign measures oxygen levels in the blood.
What is oxygen saturation? (pulse ox)
Protein in red blood cells that carries oxygen.
What is hemoglobin?
These types of liquids may be ordered for patients with swallowing problems.
What are thickened liquids?
Dark amber urine may indicate this condition.
What is dehydration?
Low oxygen in body tissues.
What is hypoxia?
A respiration below 12 breaths/min in adults is called this.
What is bradypnea?
A PCT draws tubes in this order:
Lavender → Light Blue → Gold
What should they do and in what order?
Re-stick the patient. Draw the blood in order of Light Blue → Gold → Lavender