Respiratory
it's assessed to evaluate the condition of the lungs.
what are breath sounds?
what is cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR)?
the chemicals responsible for metabolism/metabolizing.
what are enzymes?
nurses MUST administer insulin to this type of diabetic.
what is Type I?
the nurse places this device to measure accurate urine output.
what is foley catheter?
this device is used for the maintenance of asthma.
what is an inhaler?
the artery that the BP cuff should align with.
what is brachial artery?
the medical name for the feeding tube that's inserted through the nose.
what is nasogastric tube (NG tube)?
the nurse will test this organ/gland to monitor growth & development and metabolism.
what is thyroid?
the generic name for any component or substance found in a urine sample.
what is sediment?
this breath sound is described as a high-pitched whistle-like sound.
what is wheezing?
the most basic diet a patient should follow if they have congestive heart failure.
what is low-sodium?
the simplest definition of "gastritis".
what is inflammation of the stomach?
the nurse assesses for this condition in females who have not yet started their period by age 14-16.
what is amenorrhea?
the name of the procedure performed to break up kidney stones.
what is lithotripsy?
the procedure performed when a patient's airway is compromised.
what is intubation?
the most common place to administer an IV (in adults).
what is antecubital fossa (AC)?
this is ordered when the patient should not eat anything.
what is NPO?
nurses will massage this body part to promote oxytocin production/secretion.
what are breasts?
the three main components of RAAS.
the main purpose of RAAS.
what is renin, angiotensin I/II, and aldosterone?
what is maintaining blood pressure?
the purpose of performing chest physiotherapy.
what is breaking up secretions/mucus?
name one of three shockable rhythms.
what is ventricular tachycardia (VT), ventricular fibrillation (Vfib), or supraventricular tachycardia (SVT)?
this substance buffers/neutralizes the acidity of gastric juices.
what is bicarbonate?
the synthetic name/form of antidiuretic hormone (ADH).
what is vasopressin?
the kidneys produce erythropoietin, which is responsible for making this cell.
what is red blood cell (RBC)?