Nutrition
The energy required to sustain life activities such as breathing, circulation, heart rate, and temperature.
basal metabolic rate (BMR)
The most accurate body temperature measurement site
Rectal
urination / micturition / voiding
This terminology refers t other process of expelling urine from the body
80 year old woman who is status post hip replacement.
Risk for infection - pain related to surgery - impaired skin integrity related to surgical procedure
The term used to describe cleaning and grooming practices that promote an individual well-being e.g. bathing, oral care
Personal Hygiene
the three nutritional alterations
Malnutrition / undernutrition / overweight
The normal breathing rate of adults
12 - 20 breaths per minute
Name the organ responsible for storing urine before elimination
Bladder
40 year old male patient in the hospital for spine fracture.
What is risk for falls - pain related to fracture
The PPE used to protect nurse's eyes
Goggles
sociological, cultural, psychological, and emotional.
factors associated with nutrition
an abnormally rapid heart rate - above 100 bpm
Tachycardia
20 year old diabetic patient who is a marathon runner admitted to the hospital with dehydration.
fluid volume deficit less than body requirements
The type of precaution used to protect against transmission of infection that is transmitted with large particles droplet
What is Code of Ethics
Dysphagia.
term used for patients who have difficulty swallowing
The vital signs that measures the force with the blood vessels walls during each heartbeat
Blood pressure
a common urinary disorder caused by bacteria and characterised by inflammation of urinary tract
UTI = urinary tract infection
17 year old female who weighs 50 kilograms.
risk for malnutrition less than body requirements - impaired body image
Bed Bath
Albumin.
a common lab value to assess nutritional status
Occurs when patients move to a sitting or standing position who have been immobile for a period of time.
orthostatic hypotension?
what physical assessment is commonly used to assess bladder's size?
Palpation
50 year old male who has been immobile for two weeks post motor vehicle accident.
risk for impaired skin integrity related to immobility - risk for alterations in cardiovascular function
Roles of professional nurse
caregiver, advocate, educator, communicator, manager