Nutrition
A deficiency in this vitamin leads to scurvy.
What is vitamin C?
The organ primarily responsible for urine formation.
What is the kidney?
The largest organ of the human body.
What is the skin?
The medical term for nearsightedness.
What is myopia?
This is the first step in the nursing process.
What is assessment?
This macronutrient is the primary source of energy for the body.
What are carbohydrates?
The term for difficulty passing stool.
What is constipation?
This stage of a pressure ulcer involves intact skin with non-blanchable redness.
What is stage 1?
The loss of smell due to aging or injury.
What is anosmia?
The term for a rapid, irregular heartbeat.
What is arrhythmia?
The recommended daily intake of sodium for adults should not exceed this amount.
What is 2,300 mg?
A loss of voluntary control over urination.
What is urinary incontinence?
The process of wound healing where edges are well-approximated with sutures.
What is primary intention healing?
The part of the ear responsible for balance.
What is the vestibular system?
The acronym for remembering fire safety procedures in a hospital setting.
What is RACE (Rescue, Alarm, Contain, Extinguish)?
This type of diet is commonly prescribed for patients with celiac disease.
What is a gluten-free diet?
This condition results in inflammation of the bladder and frequent, painful urination.
What is cystitis?
A full-thickness wound with exposed bone, tendon, or muscle.
What is a stage 4 pressure ulcer?
The term for abnormal ringing in the ears.
What is tinnitus?
This type of isolation is used for patients with tuberculosis.
What is airborne isolation?
A diet high in this type of fat increases the risk of cardiovascular disease.
What are trans fats?
This diagnostic test measures how well the bladder and urethra are storing and releasing urine.
What is urodynamic testing?
The term for the separation of a surgical wound’s layers.
What is dehiscence?
This eye disorder is caused by increased intraocular pressure and can lead to blindness.
What is glaucoma?
The ethical principle that refers to doing good for patients.
What is beneficence?