Positions
HOB 60-90 degrees. Used during episodes of respiratory distress, inserting NG tube, and during oral intake.
What high-fowlers?
BP of 90/40
What is hypotension?
Celebrex, ASA, ibuprofen, and naproxen are part of this drug classification.
What are NSAIDS? Non steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs.
A patient develops a dry cough, which later becomes productive of blood tinged sputum.
What is hemoptysis?
CHF
What is congestive heart failure.
Sitting at the side of the bed, leaning over a table. Facilitates respiratory expansion, makes it easier to breath for patients with respiratory difficulty.
What is orthopneic?
Normal range of sodium?
What is 135-145?
Medications that end in "lol"
What is a beta blocker?
An adaptive response to injury or illness that brings fluid (plasma), dissolved substances, and blood cells into the interstitial tissues where invasion or damage has occurred.
What is inflammation?
CKD
What is chronic kidney disease?
HOB 15-30 degrees with patient lying on their back.
What is semi-fowlers position?
2 lab values associated with poor kidney function.
What is creatinine and BUN?
Medication that is associated with checking an INR lab value, anticoagulant.
What is coumadin?
Characterized as painful or difficult urination.
What is Dysuria?
HTN
What is hypertension?
Flat on back, feet raised higher than head by 15-30 degrees, often used for patients who are hypotensive.
What is Trendelenburg?
Heart rate of 117.
Medication classification, often known as "prils"
What are ACE inhibitors?
First white blood cell to arrive at site of infection; they kill and digest bacteria and fungi.
What are neutrophils?
LOC
Level of consciousness?
HOB flat, patient on stomach with head to one side.
What is prone position?
Term used to describe low white blood cell count.
What is leukopenia?
Medication that is often discontinued for a side effect of a dry cough.
What is lisinopril?
Having a normal immune response.
What is immunocompetent?
CAUTI?
What is a catheter associated urinary tract infection.