Definitions
It's Complicated
Controlling the Flow
Potpourri
Head Case
100
Insufficient flow of oxygenated blood to tissues (reversible)
What is ischemia?
100
A common cause of post-operative hypoxemia; alveoli collapse.
What is atelectasis?
100
The heart valve separating the right atrium from the right ventricle.
What is tricuspid?
100
The cultural group with the highest prevalence of hypertension in the world.
Who are African Americans?
100
The primary diagnostic test used in a suspected stroke.
What is a CT scan?
200
Tissue death that results from prolonged ischemia (not reversible).
What is infarction?
200
In the PACU, this is commonly caused by the patient's tongue.
What is airway obstruction?
200
Incomplete closure of the heart valve results in a backward flow of blood.
What is regurgitation?
200
Age, obesity, ethnicity, and smoking, to name a few.
What is risk factors for hypertension?
200
Precedes nearly all thrombotic strokes.
What is a TIA?
300
The amount of blood pumped by the heart each minute.
What is cardiac output?
300
This complication can be explained by Virchow's Triad.
What is venous thromboembolism?
300
Exertional dyspnea is the primary symptom of this valve disorder.
What is mitral valve stenosis?
300
Infection caused by the backwash of gastric contents into the respiratory system.
What is aspiration pneumonia?
300
The total loss of comprehension & use of language.
What is aphasia?
400
The amount of blood ejected from the left ventricle with each contraction.
What is stroke volume?
400
Placing an unconscious post-op patient in this position may prevent aspiration.
What is lateral recovery position?
400
The cause of most cases of adult mitral valve stenosis.
What is rheumatic heart disease?
400
The two most commonly ordered test used to monitor kidney function.
What is BUN and Creatinine?
400
If volume in any one of the components increases within the cranial vault, and volume from another component is displaced, the total intracranial volume will not change.
What is the Monro-Kellie Doctrine?
500
The amount of blood in the ventricles at the end of diastole.
What is preload?
500
If not managed well post-operatively, it can lead to shallow respiration and place the patient at risk for atelectasis.
What is pain?
500
This type of replacement valve requires long-term anticoagulation therapy.
What is a mechanical valve?
500
Drug used with UTI to relieve transient acute discomfort.
What is Pyridum (Phenazopyridine)?
500
Develops over weeks or months after a seemingly minor head injury.
What is a (chronic) subdural hematoma?