Following a hip replacement, it is important to do this to prevent skin breakdown.
What is turning the client frequently?
100
This test can be used to diagnose herpes virus.
What is a Tzanck's smear?
100
This plane divides the body into right and left sides.
What is the sagittal plane?
200
This endocrine gland is located at the base of the brain.
What is the pituitary gland?
200
A wet to dry dressing is utilizing this kind of debridement.
What is mechanical?
200
Certain populations are at risk for amputation. Name one population at risk.
Who are diabetics?
200
When a test is ordered using contrast dye, it important to ask the client about this...
What is allergies to food, latex, iodine, or medications?
200
Characterized by edematous, raised pink wheals that burn and itch
What is urticaria?
300
"Pertaining to lining or skin cells"
What is epithelial?
300
This disorder is characterized by a butterfly rash on the face.
What is systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE)?
300
This body system supports the body and allows it to move.
What is the musculoskeletal system?
300
These are some teaching guidelines for treating and preventing rashes.
What is Do not use lanolin on skin, Rinse clothes in clear water after washing, Lightly slap the itching area instead of scratching, keep fingernails short?
300
This intervention causes vasodilation and promotes healing.
What is heat?
400
The mediastinum contains organs in this area of the body.
What is the chest?
400
This type of diet is needed for good wound healing (for example, in a burn patient).
What is high calorie, high protein?
400
True/False: When a client has phantom limb pain, they should ask for pain medication, if needed.
What is True?
400
When caring for minor burns, what kind of dressing should the client apply?
What is sterile gauze (loosely)?
400
Achieving physiologic stability happens during this phase of burn recovery.
What is the resuscitative phase?
500
The double membrane surrounding organs in the abdomen is known as this....
What is the peritoneum?
500
If a client has burns on the head/neck what is one thing you want to specifically monitor?
What is the client's respiratory status?
500
People who wear immobilization devices are at risk for this due to the pressure.
What is edema and skin breakdown?
500
A series of xray images that shows the body in cross section is also called a....
What is CT scan?
500
Nervous tissue that is surrounded by backbones is called this....